Chapter eight: home alone

I smiled the whole way home. Jacob was such a good kisser! If only Sam, Embry, and Seth didn't come visit then I wonder how far we would really go. It was such a nice thought to think about on my way home.

My mother started to shove a suitcase in her Caddallic STS when I drove up the drive way. What on earth was she doing. We better not be moving again, I just started loving it here! She had to be on a crazy spree again, maybe if she remembered her pills she wouldn't act so stupid.

Kelsey waved me over. I trudged slowly, hoping she would stuff it in before I would drop it on her foot clad in heels. She ended up pushing it one last time, fitting it perfectly between the seats.

She slammed the car door closed and headed back in side. Like a normal nosy person, I followed hoping to get answers.

"Mom, what is going on?" I asked watching her carefully. She started to pack her purse with more items.

"My boss offered me to go along on a cruise with her. She is having a tough time with her life and she asked me to help her out! Can you believe it? My boss is so rich and she thinks I'm her friend!" Kelsey beamed. I've never seen her this happy about a rich person.

"What am I supposed to do?" I placed my hands on my hips, tapping my foot in annoyance.

She thought for a moment. "I left enough money to last you a week on your own. I'm sorry this is very short notice, but I'll get a raise and be able to support us better after this. Trust me its a very good thing,"

I rolled my eyes, following her out back to her car. "Your leaving me home alone for a week? Your acting just like dad! How come you couldn't cancel?"

What was wrong with me? My mother was giving me a once in a lifetime opportunity to have the whole house to myself to do whatever I wanted. I could have a party, tell everyone to being someone. But no, I was begging my mom to stay.

"Honey, if it means so much to you, I will stay. She'll have to understand why I can't go," Kelsey started to get out of car slowly. I knew she was waiting for me to say no.

I shook my head, feeling the rain starting to down pour. "No mom, just go. I'll be fine. Plus I got school tomorrow. No sweat really. I promise to behave,"

Ha! She really did want me to say no. Just like usual. Kelsey smiled approvingly and slammed her door closed, rolling the window down a tiny bit.

"I love you Avril. I'll call at every chance I can. Be good!" her car backed out of the drive way.

"Love you to!" I waved back.

Finally my mother was gone. This turned out to be a good weekend after all. Even if it was always good in the beginning but now it was even better! No rules or my mother. Everything was fabulous.

Passing time was one of the times of the school, besides lunch, that I looked forward to. Bella and Edward would always meet me near all our classes along with Alice and Jasper. The four made my senior year pretty exciting.

Alice and Jasper were just heading out for the day as I joined the group. As usual Alice hugged and kissed my cheek before she disappeared with her boyfriend. Bella and Edward would never let go of the others hand as I stood next to them.

"So how was Jacob's last night?" Bella asked, sparking up a conversation.

Both Edward and Bella's eyes were on me. I didn't know if I should tell her I kissed Jacob in front of Edward or not. He was a good friend but not one of those friends who gets to know your love life! Hell if he knew I kissed Jacob, he would make fun of me till I died.

There it was again! Edward was grinning, all teeth showing. Did my blushing give it away? Thinking about Jacob makes me blush, but there was no way Edward knows.

"From the way your blushing, I know something interesting happened," Edward pointed out. Again he was right. I honestly can't believe this man could read my mind.

Bella jabbed him in the side. "Tell me what happen-" the bell cut Bella off.

She kissed Edward on the lips before grabbing my arm and dragging me to my class room. Bella was very forceful when she needed to be.

"Tell me," she demanded. This was funny.

"We kissed is all," I said.

She smiled wide as we stood outside my class. "Tonight, your telling me all about it. Edward will be with and I'll make sure he doesn't give you anything for it,"

"Fine, call me later then,"

"Okay,"

We shared a quick hug. Everyone stared at me as I entered the class room. I looked down at my clothes noticing nothing on my pink leopard zip up hoodie or my low rise jeans. Maybe it was because of Bella. Edward and her get to much attention in this school.

I took my usual spot next to Jessica, Lauren in front of us. She was always turned around to talk to Jessica. They even liked to bother me. Sometimes they annoyed me to no end.

Nothing important happened in math. We were assigned a small project with a work day. Lauren immediately turned around, placing her textbook in front of Jessica's. Both of their eyes on me.

Lauren spoke first. "So are you and Bella like best friends?" her stare made me uncomfortable.

"You could say that. Why? Do you not like Bella?" I hesitated, thinking she was going to lash on me for being friends with Bella. Most girls envied her since Edward wanted her.

"I just don't see what Edward Cullen sees in her. She isn't pretty like Jessica and I, plus she is such a weirdo! Right Jess," she nudged her friend.

"Yeah, I went to a movie with her last year and she acted so stupid. Scary older men called her over and she went! I thought for sure we both were going to die,"

I rolled my eyes. These two seriously have some major problems. But since I was all in with the peace and love deal, I calmed my anger. They had Bella all wrong.

"Honestly, I would have done the same thing she did. Older men can be very useful," I smiled in return. Both jaws dropped. "Bella is a really cool and fun person to be around. Maybe if you got to know her, you would see what I mean," Was I missing something? Oh yeah. "Edward loves Bella, you don't need to get jealous that he didn't want you,"

The truth may sting a bit but these two really needed a reality check. I suspected them to start glaring and hating me for now on but no they continued to smile. If they said anything more about Bella or Edward, I swear I will punch them regardless of what I believe in.

"I guess, but anywho. What are you doing after school?" Jessica changed the subject.

Not hang out with you if that's what you mean. "Um I don't know really. My friend Jacob wants to hang out plus I made plans with Bella and Edward," Perfect, Jacob would die to come over to my parent free house.

"How about tomorrow? We could explore the woods and have a fun time. Mike and Eric could come with to," Lauren suggested.

Crap. Nothing has been planned for tomorrow. Think, think, think. What in Forks was there to do on a tuesday. No doubt I could hang out with Jacob. But what if she thinks I'm making that up? Can't let my cover be blown.

"I honestly don't know. Something may come up, but if it doesn't I'll give you a call,"

"Sweet," the final bell rang at the perfect moment.

"Bye,"

I ran out of that classroom. There was no way I was going to get Lauren or Jessica's number. They would probably complain about my friendship with Bella the whole time.

Now I was on my way home, but I didn't feel like I could go yet. My mother wasn't home at all, my stomach was hungry, and I had a nagging feeling to see Jacob. I could easily combine all three together and bring him to my house. Yeah that's what I'll do.

La Push wasn't too far from the school. I figured Jacob should be out of school the same time as I did. So it would all work out.

I knocked on the door as soon as I pulled up. No one answered. Billy was usually home but not this time. Again I knocked but to no avail, no one answered.

Just as I was about to turn back around and drive away, I heard my name in the distance. Jacob was waving towards me. He was alone, thank god. No friends this time.

"Jacob!" I pulled him into an enthusiastic hug. It was so good to see him.

"I didn't expect you back again," Jacob confessed looking at the floor.

I smiled. "Well you think I wouldn't come back after that kiss?"

He stared into my eyes, smiling ear to ear. "I just thought..." he trailed.

"Don't finish that sentence. I have a question," all his attention was on me. "My mom is gone for a week so I have the house to my self. Would you like to come over before Bella and Edward do later?"

The silent treatment didn't do me very well. Jacob could have said something but no he just stopped smiling and continued to stare like usual. Maybe he didn't really like me at all and the kiss was just to win a bet or something.

"Give me a minute," Jacob said.

I watched as he sprinted off into the woods. A loud howl rang throughout the forest and I suddenly grew scared. Jacob just ran off into the woods right when a big wolf howled. He probably wasn't safe. Should I go after him?

My instincts took over and my feet were glued to the spot. Jacob was a strong man he could handle himself. Plus he lives over here, he probably encounters with wolfs all the time. But then again this one did sound pretty big.

Minute after minute went by. Jacob still wasn't back. I started to panic. He ditched me. After explaining my situation he ditched me and now I felt like a total loser.

By the time twenty minutes passed I headed back to my car. No use in waiting now, he stood me up like a clown. I couldn't believe this happened to me really.

Jacob opened the passenger door as I started to drive away. I slammed on the brakes afraid I was going to run his feet over. He climbed in the seat and pulled me into a hug. His lips claimed mine in a rough kiss, shocking the hell out of me.

From the expression on my face I knew it humored Jacob. "Sorry for the long wait. I had to tell my friends what was up. They took awhile to meet me at the usual spot. You have no idea how hard it was for me to stay away from you that long knowing you were right there waiting without a clue of what I was doing and-" Jacob rambled on.

I cut him off. "Jacob, its fine. At least your back. For a minute you made me think you stood me up but then the kiss reassured me that you didn't," He smiled in response.

Thank god he didn't really leave. I would have been crushed. For knowing Jacob only a few days this boy is going to make me fall in love with him.

"Why is your mom gone for a week?" Jacob questioned as we arrived to my house.

I unlocked the door, letting him in. "Some thing with her boss. Boyfriend troubles I believe and she needs someone to pamper her,"

"That's funny," he chuckled, heading straight towards the couch in the living room.

I turned on the small lamp before joining him. "I guess, but its a good thing to. I get the house to do whatever for a whole week,"

"So we can do this?"

Jacob cupped my chin and kissed me gently on the lips. You have no idea how bad I wanted him to continue. His lips were so soft on mine, it was insanely hard to resist and he knew it.

"Mhmmm, we can do that all the time," I agreed crashing my lips to his.

At first we made out sitting up but I leaned back, letting him get on top. Jacob was seriously the best kisser ever!

His hands started to roam my body, unzipping my hoodie. I slid it off my body without breaking the kiss. Jacob trailed kisses from my mouth to the nape of my neck. I grabbed a fist full of his hair, kissing him harder.

Jacob smiled against the kiss at my sudden urge and trailed his fingers all over my body. I slowly started to scratch his back, a habit I do when ever I get too excited. He didn't seem to mind it at all.

At least two housr had to pass by as we wasted time kissing on my couch and feeling each others bodies. We haven't been able to stop since we walked through the door! I could seriously get used tot this everyday. Jacob was a god in my eyes.

Too caught in the moment we both didn't hear the knock on the door. The visitors invited themselves in, watching patiently for us to split apart.