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The beautiful world of Twilight belongs to Stephanie Meyer!
Thanks for all of the follows and reviews! I really appreciate it! I wanted to do something different from my other story, This Is My Destiny. I may upset some people with the direction I'm going. However, this idea popped in my head the other day, and I want to give it a try. I hope you hang in there and enjoy this story.
"Hey, Clearwater!" Ugh, what does he want now? I'll act like I didn't hear him.
"Sophia!" Putting more pep in my step, I started hastily walking down the hall. I had been doing good about avoiding his advances since eighth grade. I always had a good excuse if I couldn't get away fast enough. With Valentine's Day next week, I knew he was hoping to corner me in and finally coax me into going on a date. I am holding out and waiting on a chance with Jacob. I would hate to be in a relationship and he's ready to date me. But, he's with Swan? He's pursuing her, and not me? He's proclaimed his love for her, and not me? Plus, he's never tried to pursue me in the 15 years we've been on this earth together. You know what? Maybe I'll say yes this time.
"Sophia, please?" I stop to the side of the hall and finally look back at Travis Lahote. He's a handsome young man, just like his older cousin Paul. Once he sees I have finally stopped his smile lights up dazzling me and probably every girl in this hall. See, that's the thing. He's sought after because of his looks, just like Paul used to be. Now that Paul is with Sam, he's admired from afar. However, no girls try to bother him anymore. Travis has dated other girls. He hasn't tried consistently to get me to date him over the years. He does try though when he's single and I have to give him credit for that. He's not a pig and trying to get with women while in a relationship.
"Sophia! I was hoping you would hear me!" He's reached me now and standing in front of me.
"Yeah, sorry about that -" I attempt to apologize. He quickly interrupts me.
"That's okay! I know this is a long shot and you're more than likely to say no. Will you go on a date with me on Friday? Now, I won't hold it against you if you say no. -"
"Yes," I say, but he hasn't heard me because he continues.
"- But, you would make me the happiest guy if you said yes. -"
"Yes, Travis." I try again and he still hasn't heard me.
"You're really pretty and I've always liked you. Any guy would be lucky to have you. So, I would just die if you -"
"Travis!" That shuts him up. Finally.
"Hmmm."
"Yes, I'll go on a date with you."
"Wait? Did you just say yes?" His eyes pop open as big as saucers. His mouth is open slightly in awe.
"Yes."
"You'll actually go on a date with me?" His facial expressions are pretty cute. I feel cherished almost that a guy genuinely likes me enough to be this excited about going on a date with me. I'll never have this with Jacob. Might as well give up on that and see where things can go with someone else. Who knows? Maybe that could be Travis?
"Yes, Travis. I will." I smile reassuringly at him.
"Holy Cow!" He jumps almost 2 feet in the air. "Yes! You'll be glad you did!" His hands come down on either shoulder. "Oh my goodness! I'll call you, okay?"
"Okay." I smile once again and the smile comes easy this time. It's nice to have a guy thus interested in you that he can't contain his excitement.
"I've gotta go think on what we will do. I never got a yes out of you before, and I didn't even bother coming up with a plan!" He starts to jog for the door, cutting off students on the way
"Whooo!" He shouts, throwing a fist pump in the air. I giggle at his antics. I've never had a guy make me feel this way. I've been holding out, waiting for Jacob to get this excited over me. As I walk down the hall I think about all of the time I've wasted on Jacob Black. I won't make that same mistake again. Evidently, he's not interested and I need to move on. That's right, Sophia Clearwater is going to start seeing other guys. No more pining over Jacob Black.
The following day is Thursday. True to his word Travis called me last night and we will be going to dinner at the diner in Forks. Giving us a chance to talk and get to know one another. Plus they do have some pretty good food. I'm lost in my thoughts and don't hear Quil trying to catch my attention until he slams his hand down on the cafeteria table in front of me.
"What?" He's chuckling at me and even Jacob laughs from beside him at my expense. "What?" I raise my voice this time, clearly agitated.
"So, I've heard a little rumor and I'm wanting you to set me straight." Quil starts.
"What rumor?" Everyone gossiped a little too much on this rez in my opinion. Most of the rumors were never true.
" A little birdie told me that a certain someone said yes to going on a date with Travis Lahote." Quil's sitting across from me sending me accusatory glares. Jacob has his head bent down eating his food. Not looking up and caring what is going on around him. I bet Bella Swan is occupying his mind.
"And?" I prompt Quil. I know what's coming and I'm ready for it. Nothing he says will change my mind. Before Quil can respond Jacob finally speaks.
"Who's he going out with now?" I guess he was paying attention after all. Quil looks over at Jacob and throws him a smug look. Then looks back over at me. His smug look has only gotten smugger if that's even possible.
"Yeah, Sophia. Who's he going on a date with now?" Quil is positively beaming right now.
"Fuck you, Quil."
"What? I'm happy for you! It's about time!" He does look genuinely happy for me now. The peace is short-lived by a screech coming from Quil's right.
"Excuse me? Are you saying that you have a date with Travis Lahote?" Jacob demands.
"Yes, what if I do?"
"You're telling me that you're so desperate for a date that you finally gave in to him?" Quil and Jacob know all about Travis's advances. We've even had a few laughs about it. My facial expressions fall from calm to upset. He's hurting my feelings. Does he think that little of me to say that?
"Dude!" Quil is glaring at Jacob now.
"What?" What? I'll show you what. Asshole.
I glare at Jacob as he looks between Quil and me. It happened so quickly, he didn't know what hit him until it was over. Flicking my tray over and spilling all of my food onto his face felt so cathartic and I honestly felt a whole lot better. Standing up, I leaned over to say one last thing.
"Go to hell, Black. I'm done. Stay away from me!" I didn't bother to stay a second longer. I turned and dashed out of the cafeteria.
Jacob and I haven't spoken since. I even sat at a table by myself during lunch today. Quil chooses to sit with Jacob, but I know he has my back. He caught up to me after I stormed out yesterday, explaining how he was happy for me and that Jacob was an idiot. Tonight is my date with Travis. I wouldn't necessarily say I'm nervous about going on a date with him. I'm nervous because this will count as my first date. Yep, I've never gone on a date. Always holding out hope that Jacob would take notice. This last month has shown me that I'm not as important in his eyes as I thought. Or else, he wouldn't speak to me or treat me how he was. I'm walking away from my locker when I feel someone's hand come down on my shoulder effectively stopping me. Startled I look back coming face to face with Jacob.
"What do you want?" I ask. He doesn't look hostile, but he doesn't look friendly either.
"Listen, I know I've been a bad friend lately. Quil has been more than happy to explain that. I just wanted to tell you that I don't like you going on a date with Travis." What the hell?
"And why is my date any of your business?"
"I just don't like it, Soph. He's been trying to get with you for years. Why now? What's changed?" Are you freaking kidding me?
"Don"t you want your friend happy?"
"Yes, but..."
"But what, Jacob?"
"I just don't like it."
"Well, I don't like you hanging around Bella Swan."
"That's not fair, Soph."
"It is fair!"
"You don't even know Travis! I've known Bella my whole life!"
"That doesn't matter! Travis at least shows initiative to be with me. Bella won't give you the time of day! She doesn't want you, Jacob!"
"Would you quit being so jealous?"
"I'm not being jealous! I'm trying to be your friend! She's used you before! Remember last year on the beach?" Several different emotions flick across his face. Finally, his face settles on hurt. "She didn't have anything to do with you after. Then she starts seeing that snobby ass, Cullen." His face once again changes, this time to anger.
"Shut up, Soph! Quit being so damn jealous of Bella Swan. What are you jealous of? Her looks? Her kind and generous personality?"
Having enough of his unkind words I turn and begin to walk away. I feel the tears starting to gather in my eyes. I just need to get out of here before I start crying. I never imagined Jacob to be this cruel and unforgiving. In all of our years of friendship, he has never made me cry. Yes, we have had our fair share of arguments. However, he's never attacked me like this before.
"Soph! Don't you walk away from me! I'm not done with you!" I stop and spin around so fast I take Jacob by surprise and he almost runs me down before managing to stop.
"Go to hell, Black! I'm so done with your mean and hurtful words. Why can't you just be happy for me? You have your precious Bella. Let me have someone!" I don't know if it's what I'm saying or if it's him seeing the tears forming in my eyes. The next thing I know is his anger completely disappears and he looks like someone in complete shock. Taking advantage of his silence, I continue. "Stay the hell away from me! You have done nothing but hurt me time and time again. I've had it, just stay the hell away from me!"
He tries to reach out to me one more time. Quickly, a hot arm wraps around my waist pulling me behind them. Once I'm behind the person, I realize it's Embry who has come to my rescue. I put my head down and let the tears fall freely now.
"I think she said to leave her alone, Jacob."
"Screw you, Embry. I'll talk to Soph if I like. At least I haven't abandoned my friends to run around with Sam and his disciples."
"You don't know anything, Jacob."
"I do know they have brainwashed you, and ill never give in and be weak like you have."
"Don't say never, Jacob."
"Whatever, Embry. Let go of Soph we're not done talking."
"I'm done." I look up and catch the shock come across Jacob's face. By now, I was freely crying and just want to leave. "Just stay away from me, Jacob. I mean it."
"But, Soph!" He takes a step towards me and I shake my head as I step away.
"No. I've been hurt enough. Go be with your precious Bella. Consider our friendship over. If you want to throw away 15 years of friendship over a girl who is only using you to fill a void be my guest. Don't expect me to be waiting around for you either." Breaking away from Embry I turn and sprint down the hall. I meant what I said. I'm done with Jacob Black. I'm tired of my heartbreaking.