A/N
This was supposed to be chapter 13 but I moved it to chapter 12 since 13 is still with MissAlex and she is preforming her magic. It's a short one but very pivotal since it will lead to things down the road. Also once FF gets it's shit together I will post the new 13 and 14 won't be long behind. I'm that far ahead. GO ME! I sent out teasers on Twilighted but they are now part of chapter 13 and 14.
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http://www(dot)twilighted(dot)net/forum/viewtopic(dot)php?f=44&t=5382&hilit=treading+water
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Chapter 13: Phone-y Business
Alice
1:46pm
Jake calling...
1 missed call.
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2:05pm
Jake calling...
2 missed calls.
**
One new text message...
(555-8741) 2:10pm.
Jake: Alice, have you heard from B?
(555-9090) 2:35pm
Alice: No. Her phone broke before she left.
One new test message...
(555-8741) 2:37pm.
Jake: Oh. How did that happen?
(555-9090) 3:00pm
Alice: It fell in the sink. Dead.
One new text message...
(555-8741) 3:03pm
Jake: Why didn't she tell me?
One new text message...
(555-8741) 3:15pm
Jake: Hello?
Jake calling...
Alice: "What Jake? I'm busy!"
Jake: "Sorry! What's got up your butt?"
Alice: "Nothing, what do you want?"
Jake: "You've been acting funny since this morning. What did I do to you?"
Alice: "It's not what you did to me."
Jake: "What do you mean?"
Alice: *huffs* "Jake, why are you calling?"
Jake: "Um, can I have Emmett's phone number?"
Alice: "309-555-7656"
Jake: "309-55......okay...got it. Thanks. *pauses* So why didn't she call to tell me her phone broke?"
Alice: "I don't know Jake. I'm not her."
Jake: "Okay, what's wrong?! Where is my buddy?"
Alice: "Ha! Buddy?! I'm not sure that term applies anymore."
Jake: "Meaning…?"
Alice: "Fine...we saw you. Your rendezvous"
Jake: "You saw me?"
Alice: "Yes."
Jake: "Rendezvous?"
Alice: "Rendezvous."
Jake: "Rendezvous?"
Alice: "Ugh! Yes, let me say it slower......r e n d e z v o u s."
Jake: "What the hell does that mean?"
Alice: "Rendezvous is French for booty call."
Jake: Silence.
Alice: Silence.
Jake: "Alice?"
Alice: Silence.
Jake: "Umm...I don't know what to say."
Alice: "Why don't you start by saying that you're an asshole? Wait, sorry. You don't have to justify anything to me. I really shouldn't have an opinion on what you like to dibble your twig n berries into. But I must tell you - that Leah is a low blow and I mean that in a very sexual way."
Jake: "Stop it, Alice!"
Alice: "Are you defending your actions? Are you defending her?"
Jake: "No. What I've done is wrong. I know that. I don't need you to tell me I'm an asshole. I feel like one and for a while too. Leah is--"
Alice: "What about Leah? God Jake, she lives right around the corner from Bella! What are you thinking?"
Jake: "Things happened and I didn't stop it. It's complicated."
Alice: "How?"
Jake: Silence.
Alice: "Okay, this is stupid."
Jake: *whispers* "I know about what happened on New Years. I saw Edward."
Alice: "WHAT?! *whispers* Holy Shit!"
Jake: "I didn't see them do anything. I'm only assuming something happened. I'm also assuming you know exactly what I'm talking about."
Alice: "Then how do you know what happened?"
Jake: "Leah."
Alice: "Leah saw them?"
Jake: "Yes."
Alice: "I'm confused. Where was she that night? She wasn't with us."
Jake: "Don't worry. She was there."
Alice: "How is that? *pauses* How long have you two been *ahem* fucking?
Jake: "Alice! For one, you said 'fuck' and two, GOD! "
Alice: "I've had a crazy day. You have no idea what I had to deal with this morning. Besides, my most hated word seemed to be apropos when talking about you and Leah."
Jake: silence with heavy breathing.
Alice: You're not going to tell me, are you?"
Jake: "No, I need to talk to Bella first."
Alice: "But what does Leah have to do with you deciding it's alright to tickle her with your pickle?"
Jake: "Ahh, Alice! It's-- "
Alice: "Well?"
Jake: "It's complicated."
Alice: "You said that already."
Jake: "I know, that's the only thing I can think of to describe all of this, whatever this is."
Alice: "Then just start at the beginning."
Jake: "No. I can't talk about this with you. It's weird. You're Bella's best friend and I'm feeling like shit right now."
Alice: "Jake, I'm sorry."
Jake: "It's okay Alice, I'm just confused."
Alice: "So what are you going to do?"
Jake: "Call Bella."
Alice: "Umm, okay."
Jake: "Does Bella know? Did you tell her?"
Alice: "Yes, she knows."
Jake: "Fuck! She's pissed?"
Alice: "She was pretty non-confrontational about the subject, actually."
Jake: "Really? What does that even mean?"
Alice: "I don't know, Jake. I'm in a weird position here myself. And you're not a saint in this situation either."
Jake: "I know."
Alice: "She just wants to get home to Charlie."
Jake: "I know."
Alice: "You've both have been dishonest with each other. It doesn't matter who did what first. She meant well by you, Jake. Just know that."
Jake: "I meant well too."
Alice: "Do you love her?"
Jake: "Yes, Bella is......"
Alice: "I'm talking about Leah."
Jake: Silence
Alice: "It's okay, Jake. No one is going to judge you. I'm not anymore. You need to talk to Bella."
Jake: "What do I say?"
Alice: "I can't tell you that, Jake. This is between you and Bella. But there is no point in dragging out something that it's obvious you're both not fully committed to."
Jake: "Alice?"
Alice: "Yes?"
Jake: "I hate this. I don't want you to be angry with me Alice. Can you forgive me? Are you still my buddy?"
Alice: "Yes, I'm still your buddy. I'll forgive you but I'm not the one who matters here. "
Jake: "You matter to me, Alice. Thanks."
Alice: "Bye. I'll see you soon."
Edward
One test message sent...
(309-555-3452) 4:22pm
Jess: Where are you at?
(309-555-7656) 4:25pm
Edward: Getting close to St. Louis. Stopped for gas. This thing is a hog. I'm stocking up on beef jerky.
One text message sent...
(309-555-3452) 4:27pm
Jess: St Louis? WTF?
(309-555-7656) 4: 28pm
Edward: Nice mouth ;) We're detouring. Going to Renee's. I'm alright w/it.
One text message sent…
(309-555-3452) 4:29pm.
Jess: Don't let her control you!
(309-555-7656) 4:31pm
Edward: I can take care of myself! WTF Jess!
Unknown calling...
(555-8741) 4:35pm
Edward: "Hello."
Jake: "Hello?"
Edward: "Ya?"
Jake: "Emmett?"
Edward: "No, this is Edward. Who's this?
Jake: Silence.
Edward: "Hello?"
Jake: "Wrong number." *Line goes dead*
Unknown calling...
(555-8741) 4:38pm
Edward: "Hello?"
Jake: "Who is this again?"
Edward: "Who is this?" *Annoyed*
Jake: *Whispers* "Shit. Nevermind." *Line goes dead*
Alice
(555-8741) 4:39pm
Jake calling...
Alice: "Hello."
Jake: "Hey buddy."
Alice: *Sighs* "Hey Jake."
Jake: "Um....I just called Edward. You must have gotten your E's mixed up when you looked in your phone book."
Alice: "Oh...ah..."
Jake: "I just said I had the wrong number and I hung up quickly. Can you please double check Emmett's number for me? I really don't want to call Edward again…or ever."
Alice: "Well....um.....I didn't give you the wrong number. *Sighs*
Jake: "Wha-?"
Alice: "Okay, you're gonna find out anyway. Charlie sent Edward instead of Emmett. He wants Bella to reconcile with Edward. He meant just as friends. When Bella found out about you this morning she kind of just went with it even though she wasn't prepared for it. She didn't know it was Edward who was driving her home until he showed up so she didn't lie to you if that's what you're thinking."
Jake: She's with Edward right now? Driving across the country?"
Alice: "Yes, pea brain! Aren't you listening?"
Jake: *Heavy breathing* "I gotta go Alice." *Hangs up*
(309-555-6969) 5:06pm.
Jasper calling...
Alice: "Pooh bear!!"
Jasper: "Hey Sugar! Are you done packing?"
Alice: "Are you kidding me? I had the truck loaded the minute Bella left and sent the movers on their way."
Jasper: "You're really too much, you know that?"
Alice: *seductively* "Not too much that you can't handle me."
Jasper: "Oh I know I can handle you…and often."
Alice: *giggles* "Hey baby? What do you say since all my junk is in transit that I change my flight from next week to, oh, I don't know…tomorrow?"
Jasper: "Really?"
Alice: "Yeah, I thought I would have to keep Jake busy while Bella was driving home with Edward, but I kind of...umm..."
Jasper: "What did you do?"
Alice: "He was going to find out anyway!"
Jasper: "It's not your place to play God, honey."
Alice: "How can you say that, Jazzy? Where would we be if I didn't meddle?"
Jasper: "True. But I don't approve. It should have been Bella that told Jake that she went with Edward, not you."
Alice: "I know. I just hated lying to him and Bella too."
Jasper: "So was he mad?
Alice: "No, he just said he had to go."
Jasper: "That doesn't sound good."
Alice: "You don't think Jake will do anything…do you?"
Jasper: "I don't' know Alice, you're the one who practically lived with him."
Alice: "Jeez! Now I'm going to have to get involved."
Jasper: "Like you weren't already!"
Alice: "Babe, will you help me?"
Jasper: "What do I get out of this?"
Alice: "All the poon you want. Now hush up and agree!"
Jasper: "Fine, I guess I'll take on Edward.
Alice: "Okay, I got Jess and Bella. *Grumbles* and Jake. You got me that interview, right?"
Jasper: "Ya, but for next week. But if you're coming tomorrow then I can make a call. Mike is a good guy. They need more help at the diner now."
Alice: "Perfect! Jasper?"
Jasper: "Yes, my sweet?"
Alice: "I love you!" *Squeals*
Jasper: "I love you and I have something to show you when you get here."
Alice: "What is it? Tell me!"
Jasper: "Can't babe. My lips are sealed. *Laughs*
Alice: "Fine. You're killing me though! But since it's a surprise and I love surprises, I can wait. My flight is at eleven am. I will call you before I board the plane."
Jasper: "I can't wait, baby! At last, right?
Alice: "Yes, my heart! At last."
A/N
Okay, like I said not a big chapter. Not enough Treadward, I know..I know. But next chapter its all his pov so YAY!
I would love to rec an insane new fic by Littlechoo, Sense of Self. I get to be her reader and have the privy to read up to chap 7 and OMG, it's good!
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