Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I've been busy writing upcoming chapters. But finally, here is chapter 9 for everyone. Enjoy!

Chapter 9

Jacob's POV

"Jake, everything alright?" my dad asked me. He doesn't usually ask me that question. Usually when something's wrong with me it's usually about the pack or the vampires.

"Yup," I answered him. I'm surprised he even noticed me with the ball game on.

DING! DONG!

I walked to the front door to open it. Maybe Leah came over.

Or not.

Maddy was standing at the door. I tried to sound nicer than my moody self.

"Hey Maddy. What do you have there?" I asked her. She had this small package in her hands. And I was afraid to ask who it was for. Usually I like getting gifts. But not when the person giving them to me could have a major crush on me. I was still creeped out from earlier today.

"It's for you," she said handing me the package.

"Oh."

I opened it and it was a movie. A romance movie. And also a rose.

Oh god.

"Um Maddy, can we talk?" I asked her. I had to tell her I'm not into her.

"Sure," she said to me. She must not know what I am about to say. She just looked kind of confused. Or happy. I don't know. I didn't say anything because I looked up and saw Leah standing there. She turned and walked away. The look on her face reminded me somehow of the look on Bella's face when she had to choose between me or the bloodsucker (Edward).

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Leah's POV

I hope I am just over reacting. But this has happened before to me. I started jogging to my house. I wanted to get there as fast as possible. I really didn't want to talk to Jake right now.

"Leah, hi."

I looked up to see Max coming towards me. He must have been waiting for Seth. Oh well, I need the company anyway.

"Max, want to come inside and watch some t.v or something?"

"Sure," he replied. He seemed happy that I asked him in. We both walked into the living room and it appears that I am home alone. I decided to start talking first. The awkward silence was starting to get annoying.

"So why did you come over so late?" I asked him. I was curious. I thought he would know where Seth was.

"I came over to see if your brother was here. But I guess he's not."

"Yeah, he's not."

He knows Seth is busy. Jeez... what is up with him and Maddy? At least Chelsea is the only normal one. Well, hopefully.

"Where's Jake tonight?" Max asked me. I was surprised that he would ask me that. Should I tell him that his younger sister is at his house doing who knows what?

"He's right here," a voice said behind me. I jumped off the couch to see Jacob standing behind us. I wonder how long he was there. I almost forgot that Jake has never even met Max before. He's only met Maddy and Chelsea.

"Hey man. You must be Jacob. I've heard a lot about you," Max said as he held his hand out. I could tell Jake was trying to keep his cool. He just glared at Max.

Max dropped his hand.

"I should be going," Max said nervously. He could probably sense the tension.

"Bye," he said as he practically ran out the door while closing it behind him.

Then there was just me and Jacob left in the living room. There was so many things I wanted and didn't want to say.

"Jake can we talk about this tomorrow?" I asked him quietly. I didn't want to talk about it just yet. I could tell that he was considering it.

"Okay. You can come with me to see Nessie tomorrow," he replied. He left the house quietly. Leaving me alone in my house.

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