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Chapter 9

Stopping at the top of a low cliff, Stacey had to catch her breath. The view was simply fantastic, the beautiful clear blue sky adding to the magic of the place. It was like some place out of a fairytale. Her jaw dropping a little, Stacey's crimson eyes scanned the area, the clean and clear waves brushing a little way up the large rocky cliff. She shook her head and bit down on her lip, remembering the vampire who had taken her there.

"Jack it's...beautiful," She said softly, almost lost for words as she looked over the cliff again. Even though she wasn't looking at him, stacey guessed the large grin had returned to his face again.

"Yeah I know, I come here on my own sometimes, just to sit and...think," He said with a small shrug as he slipped his hands into his pockets. Jack thought back to when he had touched her hand and she had pulled away so sharply. He wasn't sure if he was imagining it or not, but it felt like some kind of current passed between them, almost like electricity. But it couldnt be right? He hardly even held her hand before she had pulled away. Watching her carefully, Jack wondered if she had felt it too, but didn't dare ask. It was probably nothing, and he had to keep his head in the game.

Stepping back from the cliff a little, Jack grinned as he pulled his shirt over his head, ruffling his dark hair quickly before glancing back at Stacey.

"What are you doing?" She asked, concern coming over her features again as she stepped away from him slightly. Jack simply chuckled at that. "Going swimming," He replied with a shrug before he jogged forward and threw himself over the cliff.

"Jack!" Stacey shouted as she ran to the edge, falling onto her knees and peering over. Her wide eyes scanned the sea which had been disturbed, not seeing Jack anywhere as he had disappeared under the water. Standing up again, Stacey frowned. He still hadn't come up. Breathing in deeply, she began to panic. "Jack!" She called again before shaking her head and pulling her hair into a high ponytail. Stacey took a step back before diving over the edge, moving into a graceful arc before piercing the water.

Only seconds later, she had resurfaced, looking around quickly. Hearing the sound of clapping, she turned her head and saw Jack sat on the bank, the cocky grin on his face again as he applauded her.

"Nicely done," He said as he grinned, watching her, "I knew you cared really."

Scowling, Stacey shook her head. "Your such an idiot," He said, her tone annoyed, "You could have killed yourself, the rocks were pretty close," She said as she swam back towards him.

"Yes that's right, they were," Jack said as he shrugged his shoulders, "But you could have been killed too."
As she reached the bank, Stacey pulled herself out of the water and stood up, walking away from him and ringing the cold water out of her long blonde hair.

"What's life without a little danger?" Jack continued, his smug grin still on his face as he stood up and moved back up the beach. As he reached Stacey, he sat down beside her on the sand, smiling a little before laying back. He placed his hands lightly behind his head and closed his eyes, feeling the sand stick to his bare torso.

Stacey remained sitting upright as she glanced back across at the sea, watching it carefully as she thought to herself. She glanced back at Jack and couldn't help the slight smile that came over her face.

"Your cousin doesn't like me much does he?" Jack said, his eyes still lightly closed.
"No I don't think he does," Stacey agreed with a shrug, "But can you blame him?" She asked as she raised her eyebrows. Jack opened his eyes and looked back at her, thinking about his first meeting with Robbie.
"No not really," He replied as he smirked, shaking his head a little.

Stacey looked down into her lap as she thought to herself, a small smile still on her face. She felt something when she was around Jack, something she just couldn't explain. And she didn't like it. Suddenly the image of Ray came to her mind and she shook her head, trying to get rid of it.

"I should really go," Stacey said quietly, standing up quickly and running her fingers through her wet hair. Jack frowned but stood up beside her.
"I'll walk you back," He said as he watched her but Stacey simply shook her head.
"No it's alright," She replied. Stacey glanced back at him as he stood in front of her and watched him carefully.
"Well I guess I'll see you around then," He shrugged, leaning down and kissing her forehead softly. The second his lips made contact with he cool skin, the electric pulse ran threw him again and he jumped backwards, Stacey doing exactly the same. So she had felt it to. Shaking his head, Jack knew what this was, he just couldn't believe it. The soulmate principle was a myth, it wasn't...real.

"Bye then," Stacey said quickly, suddenly breaking the awkward silence. Jack nodded as he watched her carefully. Well if she wasn't going to say anything about it, then neither was he. Once she was gone, Jack breathed out deeply, sitting back down on the sand and holding his head his hands.