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Renesmee2000
Kaylee Rae1901

Sorry its been so long since my last chapter. I hope you like this one.

It has been a month since the incident with Jacob and Blake. Blake wasn't bench like everyone thought he was going to be and his parents never pressed charges against Jacob. I was sitting in the caf waiting for Jacob. He had to stay behind in his last class. We hadn't talked about our kiss since it happened. Jacob tried but I refused. Chance walk up to our table and sat down next to me. He smiled flashing those adorable dimples at me making me automatically smile back. He had started sitting with me and Jacob after he and I were paired together for science class. And I came to find that Chance was actually really smart. He said he just acted the way he did with the football team because he knew that was the best (and possible only) way he would fit in with them. Through him choosing to side with me and Jacob had pushed him out of the football and cheerleader click. Shea and I still weren't talking. I really missed her but I wasn't going to back down from this. She needed to start thinking for herself and she wasn't doing that with Ty. They had been dating for about a month now. I was surprised they were still together.

"Where is Jacob?" Chance asked.

"Oh he had to stay behind in his class. He should be here soon."

"Oh okay. What about Jason and Brody?" I spotted them and nodded my head in there direction.

"Trying to get those girls numbers." I said. Chance laughed.

"I am actually kind of glad its just the two of us here. I have been wanting to ask you something-" Chance stopped talking and looked at the person who was standing in front of our table.

"Hey Ty." Chance said.

"Hey bro." Ty stood there for a full minute until he spoke again. "Anyways I was actually wanting to talk to you." He said looking at me. "Can I sit down?"

"Sure." I said wondering what he could possible have to talk to me about. He sat down across from me.

"Look, Shea is really missing you. This fight between you too has really messed her up."

"It hasn't been pleasant for me either." I said defensively.

"I know but I am just worried about her. Her mom says she stays in here room when she's home and hardly talks to anyone. Please just talk to her and try and get passed this." My tough foundation was cracking. I hated knowing that Shea was so upset. And maybe this time I should just move on and be the bigger person. After a few minutes I spoke.

"Where is she?" I said.

"She's sick today but I am sure she would love for you to stop by her house." Ty said.

"Okay I will go by after school." Ty smiled when I said this. He thanked me and walked back to the jock table.

"That was very big of you." Chance said.

"Well someone had to take the first step and we all know how stubborn Shea is."

"Plus you missed her too."

"Yeah I did. She is one of my best friends and one of the only girl friends I have. Not that I mind having guy friends but it is nice to have a girl around."

"You know why these girls are like that towards you, right?" Most girls didnt want to be my friend for whatever reason. I was nice for the most part.

"Why?" I asked.

"Because your gorgeous Ness. Your not just intimidating to guys but girls too. And you have Jacob wrapped around your little finger. And according to them he his the hottest guy in school. You stand between them and him."

"I not standing between them dating Jacob. That is Jake's choice to date or not." I said knowing that it wasn't true. I did stand between them and Jacob. Because of the imprint Jacob didn't want anyone but me.

"Well speaking of dating..... I was wondering if......Maybe you would like to go out with me this Saturday?" I wasn't exactly surprised by the question but I wasn't expecting it right here. After several seconds of silence and Chance spoke again.

"You don't have to answer now. You can think about it. And just so you know if the answer is no then that is fine. No hard feelings. I would rather us stay friends then you feel like you have to say yes to stay friends with me."

"Thanks Chance. I will think about it." I said with a smile. Chance smiled back.

"Great..... I wonder were Jacob is, he wont have time to eat." I looked at the clock and saw there was only five minutes left for lunch.

"I think I will get him something out of the vending machine." I said getting up from the table. Chance followed behind me and we walk out of the caf together. The rest of the day was pretty uneventful. I told Jacob to just drop me off at Shea's. I didn't know how long I would be but I would call him when I was ready to leave. I tried to push Chance's question to the back of my mind since he asked him but it keep on sneaking up on me. It wouldn't be so bad to go on a date with him. I mean I liked him. He was awesome but then again what about Jacob? How would he take it?...... I already knew the answer to that question. Not well at all. But I pushed all boys from my mind as I knock on Shea's door. I only saw her car in the driveway so I assumed she was the only way home. I heard every foot step she took leading up to the door. When the door she was standing there with a blanket rapped around her looking shocked that I was standing at her door.

"Am I hallucinating? Is the fever making me see you?"

"Well unless I am hallucinating too.... No I am really here Shea."

"Oh my gosh Ness I have missed you so much I am so sorry." She said pulling me into a hug. I rapped my arms around her. Glad that I had my best (girl) friend back. Well at least I think I do.

"I have missed you too Shea. Lets just forget what happened."

"Yes lets do. Look what these stupid boys have done to us." She said stepping back so I could walk inside.

"I know." I said laughing.

"Oh sorry if I get you sick. I was just so happy to see you." She said walking into the living room.

"It's okay." I said with a smile. I sat down on the couch as did Shea.

"Okay so we have so much to catch up on. I mean we haven't talked for a month. I cant believe that. We have to promise each other that will NEVER happen again."

"Agreed." I said smiling again. Shea was so funny.

"Okay so first off I have to ask you........ Did you and Jacob really kiss?" I nodded.

"OMG! I have been wanting to ask you that since Blake said that. I cant believe it. So you two are like a couple now right."

"No."

"NO! But...But why not?" She said pouting her bottom lip out.

"Its complicated." I said.

"Ness you obviously have the hotts for the boy and he for you. Do the math..... Besides you two would be so hot together." Shea said. I laughed. Gosh I missed her so much. She always could make me laughed.

"So....Um....Chance asked me out." I said trying to casual change the subject. Shea eyes got wide.

"Details."

"We were sitting at lunch and he just asked me out Saturday."

"Are you going to go out with him?"

"I don't know. I am going to think about it."

"Wow. Does Jacob know?"

"No."

"Your going to break the poor boy's heart."

"Which one?"

"That depends on your answer."

"Yeah. It's so hard...... I really like Chance....But Jake I know it will hurt him and that is the last thing I want to do. But I don't want to hurt Chance either."

"Maybe you should do it. Go out with Chance to make Jake jealous and then maybe that boy will come to his senses and ask you out himself."

"It's not Jake that is hesitant and I wouldn't use Chance like that. That's mean."

"You too sweet Ness."

"I know."

"But that is one of the things I love most about you." She said smiling.

"And I love how straight forward you are. You will stay anything." I said smiling back at her.

"Of course. It gets me into trouble sometimes but whatever."

"So how have you been? How are you and Ty?" I said kicking off my shoes and bringing my legs up to sit criss-cross on the couch.

"We awesome. I really like him a lot. I had no idea we would be dating for this long."

"I know. This is like a year in Shea time." I said jokingly.

"That's right." She said with a smile before coughing up something pretty nasty into a tissue.

"Sorry. That is totally gross."

"I know you cant help. What do you have anyway?"

"Just a really bad cold. I got up this morning coughing so loud it woke up my mom and she said I was staying home today. If not the rest of the week. Which is not a option seeing as Ty has a game Friday. I will just act like I fell better when she gets home."

"You going to end up getting even more sick."

"You are probably right. But whatever. Are you going to the game Friday?"

"I don't know. Maybe."

"I guess that depends on your answer to Chance's question. I mean if you say yes then you should go to support him but if you say no then you shouldn't go because he might think you are just there because you are feeling guilty over rejecting him."

"I guess you right."

"Damn straight. I personally think you say yes unless you are going to get with Jacob. You need some action in your life Ness."

"Oh my gosh." I say laughing.

"I am serious. Well just let me know when you figure out your answer."

"I will." A car door slams shut and a few minutes later Shea's mom walks in the house.

"Hi honey, I just came home to see how you are doing?" She said sifting through the mail. She looks up and see's me first and then looks to say and does the same thing a few more times.

"Hey mom. You know what I am feeling a little better already. I guess I just needed a day to rest." Shea says trying to sound convincing.

"That's good honey. Ness I am so glad to see you here. Does that mean you two girls are back to being friends?"

"Sure does." I said with a smile.

"Wonderful."

"Yeah. But I was actually on my way out. I have alot of homework and my parents are probably wondering were I am. So I will call you later Shea." I said standing up and giving her a hug.

"Alright. I will see you at school tomorrow."

"Not if you are still sick you wont." Her mom said from in the kitchen. Shea rolled her eyes and whispered that she would be a school tomorrow.

"Bye." I said and left for home. About half way home I remember that I had told Jacob I would call him when I was ready to leave Shea's. I had completely forgot. So I turned around and ran back towards town. I would call mom and tell her I was going to be at Jake's for a little bit. I am sure she wouldn't care. I got to Jake's condo in under a minute and knock on the door. I second later he opened it.

"I thought I was picking you up?" He said as he turned and walked over to the couch.

"Well I thought I would just come here instead. Spend sometime with you." I said closing the door and taking my coat off.

"Fine by me." He said smiling. I walked over and sat down next to him.

"What are you watching?"

"This thing about the most deadliest sharks in the world. It's pretty cool."

"Cool...... Uh Jake, I need to tell you something."

"Okay." He said pausing the program and looking at me.

"I am telling you this because I don't want you to find out from someone else."

"Okay." He said again slowly. He looked kind of worried.

"Today....At lunch.....Chance kind of.....asked me out." He closed his eyes tightly and cresses formed on his forehead.

"What did you tell him?" Keeping his eyes closed as he asked this question.

"Well I told him I would think about it." Jacob opened his eyes slowly to reveal hurt in them. Then turned so he wasn't facing me anymore.

"Jake, please look at me." I said. After a few minutes I placed my hand on his cheek and he turned to me.

"I don't do this to hurt you. I just.... I don't know. I like Chance and I wasn't sure of my answer. I'm still not."

"You love me and you wont be with me." He said a little harshly and emphasized on the word love.

"This isn't easy for me Jacob. I am constantly worrying about how my choose will effect you. I love you and I cant imagine life without you. But...I just don't know if that necessarily means we are meant to be a couple. And if we are meant to be we will be." I didn't mean to be so honest but it was a heavy weight lifted off my shoulders. Jacob just looked at me for a few minutes before speaking.

"Fine. We will just be friends. I wont pressure you." A sharp pain went through my heart when Jacob said that. The way he said it almost sounded like he meant it. But I saw the truth in his eyes.

"Jacob."

"It's fine Ness. Maybe one day you will realize that you wont find anyone better for you then me. And I will be there with open arms. But as for now if you want to date Chance.... Well then that is your choice." He said. I knew this was killing him to say these words. And so there for it was killing a huge piece of me. I couldn't stay and see him like this. It was too hard. I was breaking and about to throw my arms around him and never let go. And maybe one day that would became reality. But I have to know that I am making the right choice by choosing to spend the rest of my life with Jake. And I wasn't sure of that right now. I got up and walked over to the door.

"See you tomorrow Jake." I said.

"Yeah. See you." And with that I ran home with tears wiping off my face the whole way.