Chapter five: Motorcycle ride

Lately, its been a lot easier to wake up in the morning. All my mother had to do was say my name and I woke up. I guess making friends with Bella and Edward always had me excited to go to school and see them. There was something about the both of them that made me so interested in the two.

My attire consisted of a short black mini skirt, pink and black corset, and thigh high heels tied all the way up with a black ribbon as the heel was pink. I added pink and black plastic bracelets to my wrists and my peace necklace around my neck with a black choker.

I skipped breakfast today, not feeling hungry at all, and headed straight to my car. The earlier I was, the earlier I got to hang out with Bella and Edward.

Just as I put my key in the starter, my engine gave out on me again. I really needed to get my car fixed. It was unbelievable how many times its died on me since moving to Forks. Back in Maine, it gave me troubles, but not like this.

Flipping out my phone, I called Bella. She agreed to pick me up and I was thankful. It was going to be a nice and sunny day today and Edward couldn't make it to school so Bella came in her truck.

It didn't bother me that her truck could barely reach over 55mph. The fact that I could get to school was amazing to me. Thank god Bella didn't leave her house before I called.

She put the music on low, just to make sure if we talked we could hear each other. I was grateful she did, because I had a few questions for her.

"So, why can't Edward come to school?" I asked. It was a reasonable question to ask.

Bella hesitated for a minute. "He doesn't feel so good,"

"Awe, that sucks. I was hoping us three could hang out,"

"Well," Bella flashed an innocent glance toward me.

"What?" I didn't like where this was going.

"Jacob called me this morning and asked if you could hang out. So when you told me you had car troubles I told him it would be awesome if he could pick you up after school," her shoulders slowly dropped.

I glared furiously at her. How could she assume I wanted Jacob to pick me up from school!? That was the last thing I wanted! He freaks me out!

"Bella!" I yelled. "How could you tell him that?"

"Edward wants me to come over straight after school and he would have gotten mad if I was a little late. Plus your mom works right? She couldn't pick you up. And Jacob was willing to help,"

"Of course he was! He likes me! This is going to be tottally awkward I hope you know,"

She smiled. "I know, sorry,"

"Its fine,"

"Good,"

We were silent till we arrived at school, meeting up with Jasper and Alice right away.

School ended too quickly. I hugged Bella goodbye before heading to the parking lot. A bunch of kids were surrounding something and it was hard to see far away.

Getting closer, I noticed the attraction. Jacob was showing off with his motorcycle. I tried escaping his sight, hoping maybe Mike or Jessica could take me home but it was too late.

"Avril!" Jacob called my name. All eyes were on me.

I turned slowly facing him and the crowd. "Jacob, I don't think this ride situation is going to work," He frowned. "I'm wearing a skirt and that won't be good on the motorcycle over there so sorry. I can get a ride from another friend,"

Jacob smiled again. "That's okay. Bella gave me a heads up before school got out so I taken the liberty to stop at your house and grab you some pants. Your mother was very excited to see you met someone new,"

I couldn't believe my ears. Jacob actually went to my house and grabbed me some clothes! This had to be the most embarrassing thing ever! Especially the fact that my mother was overjoyed that I met a boy.

Everyone started to depart as the clock ticked away. Who wanted to be at school any longer than you had to?

I grabbed the jeans he held out. "Thanks, I rather just be in the skirt. My shoes are meant to be shown off, not covered up,"

His eyes checked out my attire. "Its nice. Now come on, I have somewhere to be,"

"Fine,"

He jumped on the motorcycle and I climbed on from behind, wrapping my arms around his body.

It was actually a nice ride. He knew how to drive and the wind was warm from the shining sun. Jacob tended to look back at me a few times, making sure I was having a good time, which I was!

We didn't stop at my house. Instead he stopped the bike right in front of the woods. I wouldn't get off the bike, until he took me home.

Jacob tried yanking me off the bike but I wouldn't budge. I wrapped my arms and legs around the thing for dear life. No way in hell was I going into the woods with high heels and a skirt on.

With one last tug on my arm I screamed "rape" bloody murder. His hand clasped around my mouth and I bit his hand. He withdrew his hand quickly, shaking it from the pain. I smirked at him and continued my death grip on the bike.

"Will you get off?" Jacob asked, his hands on his hips.

"You know, you look like a gay guy standing like that," I said only to get on his nerves.

He rolled his eyes. "I told you I have to make a quick stop and then I'll take you home now come on,"

I shook my head. "Do you see what I'm wearing? High heels and a skirt. Does it look like woodsy clothes to you?"

"I'll carry you,"

"Oh your funny,"

A grin started to spread across his lips. "I can wait all day and night to take you home,"

My mouth hung open. Before I could reply I pulled out my cell. "You got to be kidding me. I have no service out here!"

"Not my problem, I can wait all day and night,"

I still clung to the motorcycle, no matter how tired my arms got. No way was I giving up before him.

Jacob started playing with the grass and sticks as I laid my head on the seat. The heat was burning my back and I started to get hot and a little sweaty. I hated being sweaty.

Feeling a tiny sweat bead on my forehead I sat up from my position. Jacob watched curiously as I swung my leg over. He smiled and walked towards me, his hand sticking out for me to grab.

"You can carry me only bridal style. Touch anything your not suposed to or look down or up my skirt and shirt, I will slap you silly,"

He saluted me. "Yes ma'am,"

I let him pick me up. "Was that your hand that touched my ass"

Jacob chuckled. "I picked you up, calm down,"

I mimicked him. "You annoy me sometimes,"

"And you act like a stubborn idiot sometimes,"

I gaped at him, closing my mouth quickly before a bug could enter. It was going to be a long day in the woods and Jacob had to carry me the whole time. Not once was I going step on the ground in my shoes.

We arrived at my house just before the sun set. I was thankful because my feet hurt so bad! Jacob made me stand while he talked to a few older guys that he introduced me to.

The leader it seemed was named Sam, the other two were Embry and Quil. Jacob was the tallest it looked like and the most attractive.

Other than the woods part I had a fun time with Jacob. Even if we bickered a little bit, it was fun. I never had a guy who fought back when I complained or yelled. It was a turn on. Jacob and I could hang out a lot more often after this.

I dusted my skirt off, grabbing my pants from earlier and headed towards my front door. Jacob watched me making sure he knew every single move I made.

"Thanks for the ride," I said, being polite.

He nodded. "Sure, sure,"

I hesitated to ask him a question but decided it wouldn't hurt. "Do you want to hang out again? As weird as today was I had fun,"

Jacob's face was glowing. "Yeah, whenever you want to just call me,"

"Okay," I handed him my cell phone.

He quickly added his number in my phone book.

I held my arms out. "Do I get a hug?"

Again, he smiled. "Sure,"

He pulled me into a hug. I felt incredibly short next to him. My head just reached his chest. For a sixteen year old, he was insanely tall.

"Goodbye Jacob," I waved from the door step as he climbed on his bike.

"Bye Avril,"

I watched as he sped away, showing off on purpose.

Inside my mother waited for me in the living room. She was watching a movie we used to watch together.

She called me over after I took off my shoes. I sat next to her, placing my head on her shoulder. Kelsey stroked my hair as I watched part of the movie.

"He seemed like a nice boy," Kelsey said.

"Yeah, too bad he is younger," I retorted. What did it matter to me? Usually I thought age was just a number.

She nodded. "Yes, but it doesn't hurt to be friends with someone younger,"

I knew exactly what she was getting into and I was not going to be part of that conversation. The last guy she met, she tried so hard to make us date, but we were only good friends.

"Mom, I'm going to eat in my room. I'm pretty tired,"

"Okay, love you,"

"Love you to,"

Running in the kitchen I grabbed a plate full of pork, beans, rice, and bread before heading into my room.

Three text messages waited on my cell from Bella. She wanted to know everything that happened today. I quickly sent her a text explaining what Jacob and I did.

I finished my dinner and took a fast shower before climbing into my bed and falling asleep quickly.