Unfortunately my aunt passed away about two weeks ago and I really haven't felt like writing. So if you could just bare with me for a few weeks that would be super. She and I weren't particularly close, but she was still family and I still kinda miss her.

A lot of you have been asking when they will find out. And i can tell you it wont be for another few chapters. Jake and Nessie have to work on their relationship before they can trust each other with their secrets. I actually wrote up an outline so i do know when (roughly) they will find out. But i want it to be a surprise! I hope you all will keep reading to find out!

SM own Twilight.

"Ok, so I'm not going to be able to stay over tonight, I gotta pick Mare up from the airport. But I'll see you Friday in class, ok?" Carlie said to me on Thursday after school.

I took a deep breath, girls cant smell fear, can they? "Ok. I'll be here."

Carlie smiled, "You don't have to be that nervous. She's not going to bite you or anything. Just answer her questions honestly and she would be on your ass too much."

"Right. Sounds simple."

"Alright, so tomorrow, I'll bring her to school and then after we could go out in Chicago or something?"

"Whatever you two want to do, babe."

Carlie laughed and walked out of my office, "Ok, I'll see you tomorrow."

Ok. How bad could she be? Carlie is nice, she wouldn't be friends with a bitch, right?

"Still freaking out about meeting the best friend?" Seth asked when Embry and I got home.

I wasn't even going to bull shit, "Yeah. Carlie said she's smart, like, really smart. As in she's probably out wit me or something and I'll accidentally confess I'm a fucking wolf."

"No, dude, just calm down. What you have to do is go spy on them tonight and see what she's like before you meet her." Embry offered, "And you were probably going to sleep outside her window at night anyway, right?"

Maybe… "That's a good idea. They're probably not home yet…but I should be there when they do. I don't want to miss anything. Thanks, Em!" I called, running out to the forest.

I waited and waited until I saw Carlie's Jag pull up in her driveway. I watched from the forest as Carlie and a girl, who I'm assuming to be Maribel, got out and run into her house.

I listened to their inane chatter about clothes and designers and shit. They literally said nothing of interest. How the fuck was I supposed to win Maribel over with knowing her favorite cut of jeans? …Skinny… Or her favorite spring color? …Lavender…

"Alright missy," Maribel began after interrupting Carlie's constant questions and chatter. "you've avoided de subject enough. Tell me about de boy."

Carlie groaned, "Mare, you'll meet him tomorrow."

"Like he's going to tell me the truth. Come on, ju didn't tell me anything about him in Mexico, its only fair."

"Fine. What d you want to know?" Carlie asked.

"Hum, how old is he?"

I got really excited when they went into Carlie's room and I had a good view of Carlie. I saw Carlie smirk, "Younger than you."

Ah. Right, Maribel is wise for her age. "Well obviously. But really, number?" Maribel asked.

"26. Its not that big of an age difference, way less than my mom and dad." Carlie said.

"Still weird." Maribel sang.

"Shut up. Anyway, he has 3 cousins that he lives with, one of them is my English teacher. Umm, he's really fucking buff." Hell yeah! "He apparently ran away from home. He's saved my ass more than once. And he's the best boyfriend in the world." She finished with a smile.

Maribel was silent for a second, "Do you love him?"

I held my breath…

"Mare, it- its been, like, 6 weeks. I… I'm not- Well- I don't know, ok! I just don't know. I mean, these weeks have been amazing but I just don't know what he feels for me, ya know?"

WHAT! I LOVE HER! THAT'S WHAT I FEEL! LOVE! How can she doubt that!

"He's 26 years old. Isn't that time to start a family? I'm young! What can I offer him? I just don't know why he's dating me."

"Carlie, ju are an amazing girl. He is dating ju for a reason. And when I meet him tomorrow, I'll be able to tell if he's a bastard or not. I wont hesitate to castrate him if his intentions aren't honorable. But ju have to tell me, do you love him?"

Carlie took a deep breath, "Its hard to tell. I think I want to, but its scaring me a little bit. Normal people just don't fall in love so quickly. And I'm still unsure about his feelings for me."

"That was a nice round about way to deflect." Maribel joked. "Yes or no?"

"I don't know." She whispered. They were both silent for a while before Carlie said they had to sleep due to the fact they had to wake up early and go to school.

I thought about their conversation as I slowly made my way home. Carlie had feelings for me that were stronger than she thought was normal. And she doubted my feelings for her for some reason.

She didn't know that if something ever happened to her, I would die. My life with out her is meaningless and not worth living.

It kind of seemed like she was waiting for me to make the first move….

I was really freakin' nervous when I got into work Friday. Carlie's Jag wasn't there yet, but class started in 20 minutes so I wasn't worried.

I tried to distract myself by setting up the freakin' volleyball nets, but I kept fucking it up.

"Hi Mr. Wolfe!" I heard Leslie's annoying screech from behind me.

"Leslie." I greeted her dully.

"Volleyball today, huh?" she purred.

"Yeah. Uh, I have to finish putting these up, so if you want to go back into the locker room and gossip or whatever it is girls do in there you can go ahead and do that."

She rolled her eyes, "Carlie brought her friend to school today. She's a bi- er, she's mean."

She was going to say bitch. Shit! Is Maribel that bad?

"Oh. Well, um, I'm not quite done getting ready so…."

"I could help you." She offered in a flirty voice. It kind of made me want to barf…

"Um…sure. Could you go set that one up?" I gestured to the one farthest away from me.

She seemed a bit put off, but she went anyway. She tried to make a few attempts at conversation, but I didn't play along. Leslie finally gave up and went back into the locker room.

I finished getting shit set up as the first people were starting to come into class.

"Did you see Carlie's friend? Day-um."

"What are the chances of me, Carlie, and her friend having a threesome?" Zero.

"I'd fuck 'em both." Not happening.

"They have every singe guy drooling over them! Bitches!"

"Shit man. Did you see them come in? They are in matching belly shirts and tight jeans!" Carlie is in a belly shirt?

Well. It seems like Carlie and Maribel made quite the impression on every one.

I never got a good look at Maribel, the video was poor quality and last night she was never in my line of vision….or I was looking at Carlie…. So when they came in, I was kind of shocked to see what company Carlie keeps.

First off, I could see Maribel as clear as Carlie, which made me a little worried for Maribel's wellbeing. Secondly, I was shocked at how pretty she was. Obviously she had nothing on Carlie, but Maribel was pretty.

But what stunned me the most was her aura. I was still half way across the gym, but I could feel her confidence and protectiveness over Carlie.

I snapped out of my shock when Carlie walked up with a smile on her beautiful lips. As soon as I saw her smile, my anxiety about meeting Maribel was gone.

"Mr. Wolfe, this is my best friend Maribel Rivera. Mare, this is my gym teacher, Mr. Wolfe." Carlie introduced us.

I stuck my hand out as Maribel's eye narrowed in a calculating manner and she shook my hand lightly. "Nice to meet you." I said politely.

"Ju as well." She replied before dropping my hand and looking back and forth between Carlie and I.

I shifted uncomfortably under her gaze and glanced at Carlie, she was watching Maribel with an amused smile. Maribel suddenly un-narrowed her eyes and looked surprised. I looked to Carlie again, she seemed surprised too.

I noticed that our little exchange was starting to attract the attention of other kids. "O-ok. Volleyball. Um, Maribel? Are you going to play?"

She smirked, "Someone has to kick Carlie's butt."

Carlie laughed, "Yeah, right, Mare. We all know who's team kicked butt at beach volleyball in Mexico, and who's team lost every singe game."

"It vas Evan's fault. He's not as good at volleyball as he vas in bed." Maribel retorted.

All the guys in the class snickered and talked about getting her into bed themselves.

"How would you know? I'm pretty sure you weren't so sober the two times you screwed him before moving on to someone else." Carlie said playfully.

Maribel shrugged, "I get bored."

It just dawned on me that I, a teacher, was standing by letting them talk about sex. "Ok, ok! Carlie, Maribel, Cook, and…Zack! You're captains!"

When their teams were all picked, I put Carlie's team against Maribel's team and stood behind Carlie, for old times sake…

I couldn't really concentrate on her ass because they kept demanding I make calls to who's point it is. Carlie and Maribel were getting really freaking competitive, and I didn't want to get in the middle of it. I wanted to side with Carlie the whole time, but I think I needed to win over the best friend. So I made the right calls, half and half.

Game point, if her team got this point, Maribel would win. She served it over and, much to my dismay, it landed either on the line, or just passed it. Maribel immediately jumped into action, "IN! We won!"

"Nuh-uh!" Carlie ran over to the net where Maribel was celebrating, "That was out, our point!"

"No way Carls!"

"Uhh, Mare, I was right there, I would know if it was out or not!"

And right on cue, they both whipped their heads to me, "Mr. Wolfe?" Carlie prodded.

I stood there with my mouth hanging open. I stared at Carlie for a second, she had a look on that said, 'if you don't agree with me, you'll never get laid again' but when I looked at Maribel, she had a 'i'm not going to approve of you if you don't side with me' look on. "Uh…umm…I, uh, don't know."

Then I saw the wrath of Carlie, "Are you kidding me!" she yelled, "It was so out!"

I cringed. I pissed off my girlfriend. Awesome. "Um…" I started again, "I, uh, think it was…out?"

Carlie smirked at Maribel, but Maribel, much to my surprise, dropped it. Her team won anyway just as the period ended. Then she and Carlie pranced out of the gym with their arms linked. Women confuse me…

That was a test. My new text read as soon as second period officially started.

What was?

Mare and I getting into a fight.

Um…how was it a test?

She wanted to see who you would side with. It was clearly in by the way, naughty.

So…I passed?

Yes! You put me above everything. That's sweet :) and, according to Mare, exactly what a good boyfriend should do. You know you need her seal of approval, but you decided to put me above it, having complete faith in me that I like you enough to not care what she thinks.

Right. I knew that. And I do want to get laid again….

I didn't get a response back for awhile, and when I did get a new text, it was from Embry:

What did you text them? They're over in the corner having a giggle fest. Its hurting my ears… Anyway, MARIBEL IS FUCKING HOT! She looks like Adriana Lima but with brown eyes.

Eh, she's pretty. She's got nothing on Carlie. And its personal what I sent them. Stay out of it.

Now they're speaking in rapid Spanish… So you, her, and Carlie are going out tonight?

That's the plan.

Hum… you cant possibly keep both of them out of harms way. I may have to tag along to keep Maribel safe. And besides, she 18!

Fuck you. Don't even think about it. Not her best friend.

She's hot.

I continued to try to talk Embry out of his plans until second period, he wouldn't budge. I was unsure of what to do when second period rolled around. Wait in my office like usual? Or go out and say hi?

Carlie decided for me, "Hey Jake."

I jumped out of my chair and wrapped my arms around her before kissing her cheek. "Hey baby." Then I released her and turned to Maribel, "Uh, hi."

She was about to say something, but, as usual, Embry came barreling into my office with out knocking. "Hey Jake."

I rolled my eyes as he checked out Maribel. "Embry, get out."

"So are your other cousins as tall dark and handsome as ju two are?" Maribel asked.

Embry smirked. "Nah, Seth is kind of scrawny and our other cousin, Leah, well, she's not really handsome."

I saw Maribel's eyes peruse Embry for a second before speaking, "So are ju coming out with us tonight?"

Embry smirked even more. "Well, if you're inviting me…."

Carlie laughed. "You whore."

Both her and Maribel cracked up. "Well, Carls, ju keep going on about how great the sex is. I figured I should take one for a ride."

Carlie blushed when Maribel revealed she thought the sex we had was great, I smirked. Embry looked surprised when Maribel pretty much said she would fuck him. "Well, I'm your best bet for that." He said to Maribel.

"Ok, um, this is getting weird." Carlie said, going over to Maribel and dragging her out of my office, Embry and I following like puppies.

As soon as Embry saw Maribel and Carlie were talking to Leslie and a few other girls, he reluctantly left, leaving me alone. But only for about 10 seconds, because then Maribel beckoned me over to where she, Carlie, and Leslie were.

I walked over slowly. "So Mr. Wolfe," she began in her accent, "where did you get that tattoo?"

I wasn't sure what she was doing… As soon as she asked it, she glanced at Carlie with a smirk on her face and Leslie narrowed her eyes. "Uh, it's a long story."

"I could not help but notice your cousin has the same one."

"Yeah. Long story…" I said, completely unsure of what she was doing. I hope I was passing her test….

"Oh, we have time Mr. Wolfe." Leslie said in a flirty voice as she stood up and touched my arm.

I took a few steps back and watched Maribel and Carlie. I gathered they were having some silent conversation. Carlie had her hand on Maribel's cheek and Maribel was occasionally saying something in Spanish while looking guilty.

Leslie was still waiting for me to respond while she shot murderous looks at Maribel.

AH! It wasn't a test for me! Maribel was testing Leslie…to see if she's a suitable friend for Carlie. No. She's not.

"Actually we don't have time, class starts in 3 minutes." I said to Leslie as I walked to my office.

Sorry she dragged you into that. Carlie texted me while I was in the middle of another class.

No problem. I think I actually understood that test. It was for Leslie right?

Yep. Mare doesn't like her….

Yeah, Leslie called her a bitch this morning.

Ugh. Whatever. So is mr. call really going to sleep with my best friend? It sounds like some stupid plotline from the OC or something.

I'm sure if I told him that he wont…

Haha physics is soooooooo boring!

I bet you have an A in it though….

So? I can still hate it. Mare wants to text you now. Good luck.

Ok.

So really. Does carlie actually keep that beotch around for a friend?

Leslie? Yeah. They're good friends.

She totally undresses you with her eyes. How can Carls stand her constantly hitting on her boyfriend?

She's smart. She knows I wouldn't touch Leslie with a 10 foot pole.

Hahaha. Sooooo, speaking of STDs….

We were?

Yeah. I need to know if you or your cousin have any. Obviously looking out for Carlie and then…well, I just need to know about your cousin ;)

Um. I'm clean. I don't know about Embry.

Hum…Embry? That's kinda sexy.

I'll send you his number so you can text him and give Carlie her phone back so I can text her…

Not a chance. I'm going to delete this conversation as soon as we're done, so be honest. Ok?

Alright.

Why don't you have a family?

I have a family. They are back in my hometown.

Not like that dumbass. Like a wife, 2.4 kids, a dog, and a white picket fence and that shit.

I'm not ready yet.

You're 26.

Correct.

Carlie told me you guys forgot to use a glove a few times. That's unacceptable.

I know. I'm sorry. She's going to go on the pill.

And you're going to pay for it?

Yes.

What is your stance on kids?

I like kids…

If you were to get her pregnant tomorrow, would you be there for the kid?

Do you know something I don't? And yeah, I would be.

Haha. Nah. She's not preggers. Was being a gym teacher your dream job?

Fuck no.

What is? That's probably good. For one thing, if you two lovebirds get caught, you'll lose your job and go to jail. And another, Carlie is used to money. A gym teacher's salary isn't going to cut it.

If we get caught and I go to jail, it would be worth it as long as she's still here when I get out. And I've always wanted to own my own garage.

Haha, right. Carlie is your wet dream come true, huh?

Its pretty hot she knows her way around a car.

Hum. Ok. Well, enough questions for now. I want to ask you a few in person. But why don't you go ahead and text me Embry's number…

I sighed and sent Embry's number to Carlie's cell. I wonder what's going to happen with those two…

After school, Carlie danced into my office with a huge smile on her face. Maribel was right behind her with an equally big smile.

Seeing Carlie's smile made me smile. "Hey." I said before kissing her gently on the lips. "What are you so excited about?"

"I'm just excited to actually go somewhere tonight!"

Damn it! I felt guilty about always keeping our relationship inside my apartment. She saw my face and backtracked, "No! Jake, I didn't mean it like that! I'm perfectly fine with keeping out relationship out of the public eye for now. I didn't mean it like that."

"I know, I just feel bad."

"Don't! Mare and I are going to get ready we'll be at your place at like, I don't know, 8? Eat before then, ok? Then we can go."

I didn't even have time to reply, they were already chattering about colors and hair as they scampered out. I shot a quick text to Em telling him the plans.

He and I waited around until thy showed up at 8 30. And holy fuck… Carlie looked so fucking hot. Her dress was the most form fitting thing I have ever seen, it barely covered up her cleavage and it was short…like really freakin' short. She had on some gold 'fuck me' heels on to match the gold sequins of her dress.

Her make-up was kinda heavy, she looked better with out it, but it brought out her gorgeous eyes and made her lips look fucking pouty and sexy.

When I glanced over at Embry, he was doing the same thing I was…just a different girl thank god. Maribel was dressed similarly but she was in a skirt or some shit. But Carlie looked amazing.

I finally snapped out of my ogling to go over to her. "Jesus babe, you look fucking hot." I whispered in her ear as I leaned in to kiss her.

She smiled against my lips, "Thanks."

"Yeah, alright." Maribel said in an impatient voice. "Lets go kiddos. I need a drink."

Maribel hurried us all to Carlie's Jag. "I'm driving!" Embry declared as he grabbed the key's from Maribel.

"No ju are not! I drive the fastest! I am." She replied.

"I'll drive." I said, swiping the keys right out or Embry's hand and getting into the driver's seat.

Carlie laughed and got shotgun. Both Embry and Maribel grumbled as they climbed in the back.