I Always Will

Chapter 52

(Alright my little ones have a great day at school. I will pick you up after school and we'll get a snack then it's off to your after school activities. I love you.) Brooke said looking over at her sons.

(We love you too momma.) Jacob said. Looking up towards his mother.

(Come on Jacob. I don't want to miss playtime.) Skyler said. Looking over at his brother.

(I'm coming.) Jacob said. As he followed his brother out of the car.

Brooke waited until they got into the school before she drove off. Checking in at the store before she went back home. Skyler and Jacob walked side by side down the hallway. Skyler talking to his brother about the recent episode of a show they watched. The interaction with the brothers was filled with laughter and fun. The boys seperated at the end of hallway going into their own classrooms. Even though they were twins. The school didn't put them in classes together in an attempt for them to gain their own interests and be individuals.

Skyler has a bright smile as he walked into the classroom. Putting away his bookbag and lunch box. Immediately joining in the other children who were already immersed in various activities around the classroom.

Jacob walked inside and put away his bookbag and lunch box. He took out a book from his bag and walked over to the and started to read.

He loved books and reading. Unlike his brother. Who has alot of kept to himself. He liked to read and draw pictures and loved to learn. He enjoyed spending time reading books about countless topics. He looked forward to this time because it gave him a chance to catch up on his reading without interruption. It was his favorite part of the day. It wasn't until hours later at lunch did you catch Jacob dragging his feet.

When it was time for recess Jacob stayed away from the other kids and enjoyed the quietness and peacefulness of the shade and the benches. He sat down and immersed himself in his tall stack of books that he had gotten from the school library days earlier. He loved the library he visited there as much as possible. He was more shy and reserved. And not really interested in sports. He would much rather build forts, draw, paint, and read. He liked camping the most. Being around nature and the animals. Was a happy place for him.

He heard footsteps behind him and clutch the book he was reading tighter. Putting his head down as he slowly read the pages.

Minutes later a hand knocked over his stack of books sending them to the floor.

(Pick those up! And give me those cookies you have for snack time!) The boy yelled.

(No! Why are you so mean to me.?) Jacob asked. Turning to him.

(Because you're weitd! All you do is read those stupid books and talk about stuff no one likes or cares about it. And look at you're clothes and you're hair. No one ever picks you to be on their team or join their game because you're so you're clumsy you'll make them lose. That's why you don't have any friends. You're a loser. ) he said. Laughing as he ran off rejoining the other kids.

Jacob wiped his eyes. And picked up the books off the ground. putting them back in the bench. He then reached into his bookbag and threw the cookies away. Burying himself into his stories.

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Sometime later

(So tell me all about this boy.) Brooke said. Looking up at daughter.

The boys and Katherine were at their after school activities.

Georgia smiled up at her.

He's just different. He doesn't care about popularity of status. He's well liked and has alot of friends he could be a hero of he wanted to be but he's the nicest guy, he's honest, we know each other so well. We met during group therapy when I was in the hospital. He knows who I am my secrets all the messy stuff and I know his. We don't judge each other. We accept the person for who we are. And he's supportive. In everything I do. We connect on a real emotional mental level. I like him alot mom.) Georgia confessed. Looking up at her mother.

Brooke smiled putting her hand on her daughter's.

(He sounds wonderful. And I look forward to getting to know him more tonight at the dinner.) Brooke said. Looking to her.

(Did you talk to dad about not acting like himself tonight.? I just really want this to go well. I want you and dad to like him. He's someone I care about so much.) Georgia said.

(Well you know you're father. He is very protective when it comes to you and your siblings. And I'm the same way. But I asked him to give this boy a chance. We know we wouldn't be meeting him. Unless he was important to you. Just remember his behavior is from a good place. He loves you very much and is just trying to look out for you.) I to her.

(I know and I appreciate it. And love him for it. But he can really intense and embarrassing. Just picturing what's going to happen tonight makes me stressed.) She said. Looking up at her mother.

(Don't worry so much. Let's go into the kitchen. Come see what I'm making for dinner.) Brooke said. Smiling. As she linked arms with Georgia.

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Benjamin Edwards. Lucas typed into his laptop search engine. As he began searching through the various results.

(Lucas Scott you are not background checking Georgia's boyfriend.!) Haley exclaimed. Shaking her head at him.

(I am doing exactly that. It's called being a concerned father.) Lucas said. Scanning the articles.

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