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Chapter 20– Bring It On
"I'll be upstairs working on tomorrows outfit."
"Kay."
I say and walk downstairs with and evil glint in my eyes. I can't believe she thinks I would give up so easily and not meddle with her and Zeek. I'll keep my meddling to a minimum but I can't just sit back and do nothing. I have to help and I know just what I'm going to do.
When I get downstairs the shop is pretty empty. I figured I'd come down a little before the lunch rush so that Jake could hang out with me while I eat. Jake sees me come down and smiles that beautiful smile as I walk over to him.
"You here for a sandwich?"
He asks as he steps around from behind the counter to give me a quick kiss.
"Yeah. What are you gonna make me?"
"A Jacob special."
He says and I laugh. As he walks back behind the counter and starts gathering ingredients, I sit on a stool at the counter to wait for my sandwich.
"What's in a Jacob special?"
"Can't tell you. It's top secret."
He gives me a little wink and a soft smile and I laugh again.
"Out of all the secrets in your life, the one you're choosing to keep from me is your sandwich recipe?"
He lets out a small chuckle and nods before going back to making my sandwich.
"So what happened up there?"
He says nodding at the ceiling and effectively changing the subject.
"What do you mean?"
I say, even though I know exactly what he means.
"You really want Harper to come with us to Forks?"
Jake doesn't look up at me when he asks; he just focuses excessively hard on my sandwich.
"Oh… yeah…"
He looks up at me awkwardly and stops what he's doing.
"Are you okay? Do you not feel comfortable coming with me?"
I sigh. I don't want him to be offended. I just need someone there to make me feel secure.
"No it's not that, I just… I don't know... I'm just nervous."
I say and look away from his face; embarrassed.
"Harper is my best friend and I just feel like I need someone there with me. Forks is so far from home, and I'm not going to know anyone but you, and… your gonna want to catch up with your friends and stuff so… Harper will can hang with me while you're not around."
Jake cuts my sandwich in half and slides it over to me and sighs.
"Alex I would never just leave you to hang out by yourself."
I shrug.
"I know… just… please."
He gives me a little smile and brushes my hair behind my ear.
"Its fine Alex. I just want to make sure there isn't anything wrong between us."
"No of course not. I'm just a wuss."
I laugh and bite into my sandwich.
"I highly doubt that that's true."
He says with a brighter smile.
"This is delicious."
I say through half a mouthful of sandwich. Jake laughs.
"I thought you'd like it."
I finish my sandwich as Jake clears away some tables and makes a few more sandwiches.
"Hey so wanna help me get Harper and Zeek to kiss?"
He shakes his head at me but a small smile plays on his lips.
"Alex didn't Harper ask you not to meddle like a thousand times?"
I scoff.
"Like that ever stopped me."
He laughs.
"Your terrible. And no I want no part of that."
I stick my tongue out at him like a two year old.
"Your no fun."
I say. He laughs and comes to give me a soft kiss that's way too short for my liking.
"It's getting busy, I gotta get back to work. Do me a favor and stay outta trouble would ya?"
He says and laughs as he walks away, not even waiting to hear me answer.
For a few hours I sit upstairs watching TV while I plot how I can get Zeek and Harper to kiss. I need them to go on a super romantic date, set the mood so they want to kiss. I could try and give Harper a sort of makeover beforehand, so that she looks totally irresistible too. After a while Zeek walks through our front door and I smile. Perfect.
"Hey Zeek."
"Hey Alex. Is Harper around?"
"Yeah she's upstairs but can I talk to you for a second?"
"Sure what's up?"
I pat the place next to me on the couch. He looks at me skeptically before slowly coming to sit next to me.
"What's wrong?"
He asks.
"Are you breaking up with me for Harper?"
He asks look really worried.
"No! Of course not! I just wanted to tell you that Harper is a great friend and is coming to Forks Washington with me and Jake so that I have someone there with me for… moral support."
"She's leaving?"
He asks, looking slightly heartbroken.
"For how long?"
"About a week."
"When?"
"Friday. But anyway, I think you should take her out on a super romantic date before we leave… you know… so she remembers you while we're gone and doesn't like, fall in love with some big, tan, handsome, muscular guy like Jake when we're in forks."
His mouth falls open and he looks so worried I almost feel bad but it's all for his own good in the long run.
"Yeah! I need to do something big."
I smile triumphantly.
"Great I know just what you can do."
I tell Zeek my plan for him to take her on a moonlight picnic in Central Park where we'll set up lots of pretty candles and they'll eat out of fancy crystal dishes by the fountain. He was in awe at the picture I was painting for him. I told him not to worry about the set up I'd do all of that. All he has to do is just get her there. I told him to make it a surprise. They'll just go for a walk and he'll bring her there. It's going to be perfect.
Zeek gave me an excited hug once I finished tell him about my plan. I'm not much of a hugger, except when it comes to Jake, so I stiffen at the gesture.
"Thanks so much Alex, this is a great idea! She's gonna love it! You're a genius!"
I smile.
"Just remember we want it to be a surprise so don't tell."
I say bringing my finger to my lips to make a shush noise. He motions to zip his lips and then smiles at me before climbing the stairs to see Harper. Once he's gone I roll my eyes but can't help smile a little. I'm excited for my best friend.
*Jake*
The lunch rush was brutal today. The sub shop was swamped but it died down after a while, giving us a break to catch our breath. I was in the middle of filling salt and pepper shakers when Mason walked in the front door. My fists clenched immediately.
He had been gone all day, ever since he stormed out this morning. I was secretly hoping he wouldn't ever come back. I just couldn't wait to go home and get Alex out of here for a while. I wanted her to myself.
I forced myself to relax but it was no easy feat. Mason made a beeline for me at the counter, looking anything but happy to see me. Though I'm sure I looked the same way.
"I'll have you know I'm not done yet. I'm not giving up on Alex. She loves me you'll see."
He says through gritted teeth once he reaches me.
"Bring it on."
Is all I say because I know, Alex would never choose him over me… I hope. I begin to shake just thinking about this guy stealing my imprint.