Haven't done a disclaimer in awhile so I'd better do one...I clearly don't own American Dragon or else I would've fought harder to keep it airing. I do own the characters you don't recognise from the show though.

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The coach was awfully hot and as a result the people inside it had made an incredibly strong smell of sweat. I'd got the window open but it wasn't enough. There was no way I could possibly sleep I was so uncomfortable with the smell so I was stuck with it. Jake kept throwing me concerned glances until we got off at the service station. I practically threw myself off the coach and took deep cleansing breaths through my nose. Jake watched me curiously but also concerned.

'Are you alright? You look really pale, almost green' He commented

'Well if you had a sense of smell as sensitive as mine you wouldn't appreciate a coach full of people who don't seem to have ever come across the term "personal hygiene"' I told him

Jake winced 'I did think it wasn't very pleasant but I didn't think it was that bad'

I pulled a face, I felt like my nose was cleansed to the point where I might be able to bare eating something. We ate quietly and Jake seemed slightly off. I was aware he'd woken up first and I knew he'd probably found the position we'd been in. It was the only explanation for his sudden tense attitude. I decided I might as well clear the air before we got back on the coach.

'So, I woke up during the night' I said

Jake visibly stiffened 'Oh right?'

I folded back a lock of hair; I'd decided to leave my hair loose today. It was proving to be more comfortable while leaning my head back that if it was tied in a ponytail.

'Yeah' I paused 'You were cuddling me'

Jake choked on a sip of his drink but thankfully didn't spit it everywhere. He caught his breath quickly though and immediately started stammering.

'Look that's why I said I should've slept on the fl-I didn't mean to-I promise, I only have honourable intentions towards y...I'm really sorry' He finished

I raised a brow slightly but didn't comment on his anxiety to soothe me 'Would you like me to be blunt?'

Jake frowned 'I'm not sure, would you like to be?'

'Yes'

'Okay well, go ahead. Be blunt'

'I really didn't mind'

Jake's eyebrows furrowed 'You didn't?'

'No. In fact it was rather comforting' I replied with a small smile

Jake offered an awkward grin back 'So you're not offended?'

'Of course not! Like I said it was comforting, I slept better'

'We can share a bed from now on if you like'

I raised an eyebrow and Jake blushed furiously. I let the awkward silence linger slightly but Jake cut it off first.

'I meant that if it was comforting for you and helped you sleep...I'll shut up now'

I let a small giggle out at his adorable stuttering. Who would've thought that Jake Long, who's always conducted himself as if he was the epitome of confidence, was left stumbling over his words at the prospect of sharing a bed with me? I smiled at him.

'Relax Jake please. I know you meant no harm' I told him

'Thats...good' He nodded

I looked down at my watch 'Eugh, time to go back to the sweat box'

As we walked back towards the coach I heard him mutter to himself 'Why is it always the blondes?'

The rest of the journey was slightly easier now things weren't awkward again but I was gradually getting more and more queasy again. By the time we reached the last stop I was almost gagging.

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Jake was still feeling apprehensive over going to California to meet this Bryce. Who was this person from Selena's past? She spoke highly of him and Jake wasn't sure what the amount of positivity meant. Was she trying to get him to warm to this person before they'd met or did she have feelings for him? Whoever this person was, he and Selena were definitely close.

Jake wasn't sure how to feel about that. He was happy for Selena that she trusted someone with her secrets and that she clearly had someone other than Emily to fall back on. But was he envious that someone had managed to get that close to Selena?

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I know this was an extremely short chapter, especially compared to the length of chapters I have been writing but don't worry, the next one will be extra long to make up for it and I am already writing it so it won't take me long.

Bryce will be making his first appearance in the next chapter too. Tell me what you think so far pleeaaase.

Thank you to those who have been reviewing. I enjoy reading them and they really give a boost to keep going. I'll give a shout out (or a write out) next chapter!