Okay, so even though redheadcutie14 won the adoption contest for Stargirl888's story, "Trying Times", Stargirl888 has given me permission to write and update my version. Again, if you are reading this Stargirl888, thank you so very, very much!! I love your story, and I love writing this one. So I hope you all enjoy this next chapter, I've been working on it a lot, and I just had to finish today! Love you all!! :)

Trying Times 2 Chapter 2

JennyPOV

Being grounded is the most terrible thing to endure. I haven't been able to spend time with Joss at all. Alice has been watching me like a hawk, and I feel like I'm suffocating. Joss knows I'm grounded, and can't see him, but I wish there was some way to see him more. I miss him, and everyday at school, I see the longing for me as well, in his eyes. I'm being on my best behavior, so Alice might loosen up the punishment. So far, there has been no leeway.

Since I was busted on my decreasing grades, I've been racking my brain, thinking of ways to get to see Joss. Last night I figured out a terrific plan. I will tell Alice and Jasper that I have to make-up a Chemistry test after school. It would only guarantee me one visit, but right now I didn't care; I just had to see him.

Today at school, I got the chance to tell Joss my plan, and he loved it. We decided tomorrow afternoon, we would meet up in the woods behind the school, and go on a hunting date. Right now, I was on my way to tell Jasper and Alice about my "test". They weren't in the house, so I walked out onto the porch. There on the swing were my parents cuddling together. They looked up when I came out of the house, and I stopped in my tracks.

"I'm sorry. I'll come back later." I said, while turning to come back inside.

"No, it's okay honey. What is it?" Alice asked.

I turned back to face them. They looked so perfect together, and I wondered if Joss and I looked anything like that.

"I just wanted to tell you, that I need to stay after school to make a test up for Chemistry." I told them.

Alice was about to say something, but Jasper started to talk.

"That's fine, Jenny. What time do you except to get home?" he asked.

"Probably around 4:30 to 5 pm." I said,

"It's going to take you that long to make up a test?" Alice asked in disbelief.

"Well yeah. I certainly can't take it in 10 minutes, the teacher will get suspicious." I said.

Was I clever or what?!

"Smart thinking." Jasper praised.

"Thanks." I replied.

"Well, if you want to do good, you better start studying now." Alice told me.

"Sure, Alice." I told her, so she would get off my case.

I turned back around, and started back into the house.

"Oh, Jenny…" Alice called.

"Yeah?" I said, turning back to her for like, the millionth time.

"I'm really proud of you for trying to get your grades back up." Alice said with a dazzling smile.

"Thanks, Alice." I said.

She just smiled back at me, and snuggled into Jasper. I went back into the house, and into my room to study. I felt I could at least study the rest of the night. But, before I knew it, it was morning, and so I got ready for school.

I wanted to look good for my date this afternoon, so I was wearing this blue, baby doll dress, that made my body worthy to be praised. Then, I had blue and gold flats on, that pulled the look together. My hair was down, and had slight waves to it. I felt like today would be phenomenal.

When it was time to head off for school, I went down, and met up with my parents and cousin.

"How did the studying go, sweetheart?" Alice asked.

"Oh, it went good. I think I'll get top marks." I replied.

"Fantastic, honey. I'm sure you'll do just fine." she said.

"I know you will." Jasper said, as he came over and placed a kiss on my forehead.

"Thanks Jasper." I said.

"No thanks necessary, sweetheart." he said.

We all headed to school. Alice, Jasper, and Renesmee went in one car, and me in another.

School was uneventful, boring, and long. The last ten minutes of school, I was practically jumping in my seat. Lucky, nobody in my family was in my class, because they would have gotten suspicious. I mean, who gets excited like this, to take a Chemistry test after school? Not normal people, that's for sure. I just couldn't believe that very soon, I would be in Joss' arms.

The damn bell finally rung, and I hurriedly gathered my stuff, and headed for my locker. After, I dropped off my books, I went over to the front doors, and peeked outside. Thank the Lord, they had already headed home, so now I could look for Joss. But, I didn't get the chance, when I heard somebody approaching. I was about to turn around, and see who it was, but two very familiar arms wrapped around my waist, and pulled me against them.

"You are a very naughty girl." Joss whispered seductively in my ear.

I turned around in his embrace, and smiled up at him.

"Oh, I know. I think I should be punished." I said, and he laughed happily back at me.

"I think I can arrange that." he said, as he let me go and walked us outside towards the woods.

When we entered the woods, we took each other's hands, and used our vampiric speed to get our hunting date in motion.

I got a couple of deer, while Joss got a few bears. He was totally showing off his brute strength, but I loved him even more because of that.

Right now, we were lying on the damp ground, looking up at the sky as the rain poured on us. We didn't care about being soaked to the skin, or anything else for that matter. All that mattered for us was each other, and putting all the love we felt towards each other in this moment. All of the emotions started building up more and more, and then I was wrapped in his arms, and we were kissing each other with a passion that could light a fire. I was having the time of my life , with the man I truly loved, and nothing else mattered. As Joss slipped off my dress, and pressed butterfly kisses all over my body, I knew I was where I was supposed to be.

Hoped you enjoyed it, and I'll start my next chapter real soon! Please review, because I want to know how everybody feels about it, and it also keeps me updating. Also, please check my other story, "Separation Anxiety", out!! Have a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays.

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twilightfan162009 :)