Disclaimer: Sadly, Twilight is not mine. Sad times, I know.
Sorry about how long it took for me to post this chapter. I'm still not happy with it, but I didn't really want to keep you guys waiting any longer. =]. Anyways, I'd appreciate reviews. Thanks! Sorry for any mistakes you find in this chapter.
I stared at the person in front of me in disbelief, "Jacob Black?"
What. The. Hell.
Is my life turning into a cheesy sitcom? Seriously? Am I being freaking Punk'd?
Jacob Black was my friend and neighbor from the year that I lived in Phoenix with my mom. I was the tomboy that played football with the boys and he was the nerd who talked with a stutter. You wouldn't think we'd have been friends, but we were.
I eyed his body with some slight appreciation. Jacob Black was a nerd no more. His long, silky black hair, tanned skin, and obvious muscles were enough to make any girl swoon; except for the girl that's secretly in love with her best friend of course. Although, he could definitely provide some great eye candy.
"What are you doing here?" I asked him excitedly and run up to hug him.
He still looked a little stunned as he hugged me back. "I... I...um, w-well..."
Oh Lord. Maybe he HASN'T changed that much.
"Don't pop an aneurysm Jakey-kins, spit it out," I sighed.
He grinned at my use of his old nickname, "Belly-boo! I didn't expect to see you here!" he exclaimed, using my old nickname as payback. "And for as to why I am here, I got a full ride for track. I couldn't turn it down."
Ah! That explained the smell at least! Stinky track shoes are nobody's friend.
"What are you doing here?" Jacob asked me curiously.
"Well, it's pretty close to my house, and..."
"No, no, I know that you live in Forks, I mean why are you in my room?" he asked with an amused smirk.
"Oh! My friend, Edward, is your roommate I guess. I'm just up here checking it out with him, and his sister slash my roommate, Alice."
I glanced behind me at Edward and Alice. I was shocked to see that Edward was glaring at Jacob. I almost think glaring is too light of a word. It was like a flat out death stare. If looks could kill Jacob would be 6 feet under by now.
Erm... that's strange. I guess Edward put on his grumpy pants this morning. I'm going to have to remember to ask him what crawled up his ass and died later.
Actually, what might be stranger is the excited look that Alice keeps throwing me. Is she happy about her brother's death stare? Does she want to hook me up with Jacob? Or does she think that Jacob will give her coffee? Knowing the psycho pixie, it could be any of the above.
I turned back to Jacob.
"Dude!" I shouted, unnecessarily loudly, "I haven't seen you in years! Let's go get some Starbucks!"
He laughed at my obvious excitement, "Sure Belly-boo."
I turned back to Edward and Alice. I was going to tell them that they could come with us, but I was caught off guard by Edward's death glare.
"Who the hell shoved a stick up your ass, Cullen?" I hissed at him.
He didn't answer. Instead, he grabbed my arm and pulled me over to the other side of the room. He released me when we were out of hearing range of Alice and Jacob. My arm still tingled where his fingers had been.
"Bella, you haven't seen this guy in years." He whispered angrily, "what if he's some kind of axe swinging murderer?!"
I didn't know how to respond to that, so I chose to be sarcastic.
"I don't, but as he's your roommate, I would be more worried about yourself than about me," I said to him, with a glare that matched his own. "I'll call you when I get back to my dorm, so you know that I didn't get murdered though, if it makes you feel better."
I gave him one last death glare and marched out the door. On my way out I couldn't help but to notice Alice's triumphant smile.
What the hell is that pixie on?
"Bella!" I heard Jacob shout from behind me.
I slowed down to allow him to catch up. We continued to walk together in silence for a while. Eventually I felt the need to apologize for the behavior that Jacob saw back there. Can't have him thinking his roommate is insane.
"Sorry about that, Jake," I said, bitterly. "Edward has always been a bit overprotective, but I don't know what got into him back there."
"Isn't it obvious, Bella?" chuckled Jacob. "He's jealous."
"Jealous? Edward? Of you!?" I said while laughing. "That's funny Jacob. Edward most definitely does NOT like me in that way."
"Bells," said Jacob, in a soothing tone, "in case you haven't noticed, I'm a guy. I know how guys operate. That Edward is jealous."
I looked at Jacob and saw the complete sincerity on his face. He really wasn't messing with me. Maybe Edward was jealous?
No. He doesn't like me like that, there has to be another explanation.
Maybe he was sexually attracted to Jacob and was glaring at Jacob for making him suddenly aware of his homosexual side? I mean Jacob IS a freaking stud.
"Bella," said Jacob softly, as he put a hand on my arm to stop me, "we're here."
Huh. That was fast.
Jacob and I walked into the coffee shop together, placed our orders, and sat together by the window.
"Alright Bells," said Jacob, in his Dr. Phil voice, "what's up with your friend? Why are you so determined to deny that he is jealous?"
I looked down at the ground and started to play with a lose string on my shorts.
"He's too good for me," I said, sadly. "He could have any girl in the world. Why would he choose boring Bella?"
"Woah, woah, woah," said Jacob, incredulously, "are you telling me that you think that you aren't pretty enough for him? With the risk of sounding slightly creepy, Bella, you're freaking HOT."
I immediately blushed.
"Glad to see that something hasn't changed," chucked Jacob, indicating my cheeks.
With that, our drinks called, and Jake went up to get them. I knew that boy was my friend for a reason!
While Jacob was up I felt my phone vibrating and pulled it out so that I could read my text.
B-
Sorry about earlier. Starting college has me stressed. I just have to look out for you Bella, you're like my little sister. Have fun with your friend.
-E
I read over the text again and again, and my eyes filled with tears every time.
Edward? Jealous? Yeah right. Not of the guy that he thinks is after his little sister.