Chapter 3

Thanks for the encouragement.

Paul's POV

School just let out, thank god! I couldn't last another second of class, and later Suze is coming over for shifter lessons! I am so excited, although I can't make a move on her or act like I like her, I will be around her! And yes I know how pathetic this sounds, but now I actually have a plan-all I have to do is plant doubt in her mind about Jesse's loyalties, maybe ask a hot chick to hit on him, etc... Then that is where I come in a loyal friend ready to comfort her. I know I sound like an asshole right now, but this is the only way to get Suze to see the guy I really am. Oh there she is, walking toward me.

"Hey Suze, you coming?" I asked, gesturing towards my car.

"Sorry Paul, I forgot we had lessons today! I made plans with Jesse." She said while giving me a guilty smile.

My jaw tightened but I replied,

"That's cool, have fun! But first I am going to go say hello to Jesse." I walked toward Rico Suave while I watched Suze run into his open arms with a big smile plastered on her face. Why him? Why him? Why not me? I felt like punching the guy- but I remembered that I had to keep Suze on my good side instead I kept walking toward him while struggling to keep the smile on my face.

Jesse's POV

She ran towards me and leaned against me, I smiled. It was really nice to see her after a long grueling day.

"Hello Querida" I said

"Hey Jesse" she replied

"Hey Jesse" I turned around to see an uncomfortable Paul standing next to Susannah. All of a sudden, my muscles tensed.

"Slater" I replied coolly, he not only tried to break us up, but he tried to hurt Susannah. And here he was standing right in front of me like nothing happened. I wanted to punch him. I stepped away from Susannah, and I started to head towards Paul. But Susannah grabbed my arm and pulled me back.

"Please don't Jesse." Susannah begged

I relaxed, if Susannah really didn't want me to hurt him I wasn't going to, and punching him would be downright foolhardy.

"Your right Susannah, let's just go" I answered and was rewarded with a smile as she slide into my car.

"Bye Paul" she called as I drove out of the school parking lot.

"Why are you friends with him after what he did do you?" I asked, wondering if maybe something was going on between the two of them.

"Jesse" she laughed "There is nothing going on between me and Paul and besides Paul isn't that bad." She could read me like a book, but I don't think I will ever be able to except Slater, he almost hurt her.

"Just be careful Querida, alright?" I said, I wanted her to be careful and take care of herself.

"Yes Jesse, I promise" she rolled her eyes "Now can we talk about something else?"

" Of course, Susannah." I replied, I was secretly glad, I hated talking about Paul.

"So how was school?" I asked.

" Nothing special, how about you?" she asked.

"Boring" I replied, I drove into the parking space and unbuckled my seat belt, and went around the car to open the door for Susannah.

"Thanks" she replied

We walked up to the building and up to my apartment, and I unlocked the door. As soon as the door was firmly closed behind us, I started to kiss her. She seemed surprised, usually I am not this passionate, but I wanted her to forget about Paul, and I know she would never cheat on me, but the way he smirks at me puts me on edge. She soon got over her surprise and slipped her hands around my neck. We kissed for a long time before she pulled away, in order to catch her breath. The she lead me towards the couch where we sat down. Both silent for a second.

"Is something wrong?" she asked " I mean, usually you like to talk first. Is it Paul? Because I told you before me and him were just friends."

I sighed, how can she read me so well? " Well he still likes you, and he hangs out with you all day, he might have hit on you, or kissed you- and I trust you but I don't trust him" I said with venom

She laughed and leaned in closer " Jesse, I love you, not Paul – and I am a big girl. I can take care of myself.

"I love you too" I said

Suze's POV

After a couple hours Jesse I decide it is getting late and I should go home before my mom starts to worry. It is weird, I never thought of Jesse as the jealous type. Usually he is so calm and collected, but to see him get anxious about a little thing like how much time I spend with Paul Slater, is weird. Jesse knows I love him, and that me and Paul are just friends. Although I wouldn't admit this to anyone, I am a tiny bit glad that Jesse is Jealous. It means he really loves me, I just have to convince him that Paul means nothing to me other then a friend. But Tomorrow, Jesse has class after school so I think I will hang out with Paul, and may be talk to him about Jesse's concerns. I am pretty sure Paul will help me reassure Jesse. Whatever, I better finish my homework before it gets to late, or my teachers will kill me.