January 19h
Dear Journal,
This is so weird! I am completely freaking out! So Sarah and Jason have been telling me to come over anytime, really nice of them, right? Well, after I finished my schoolwork I finally thought we were good enough friends that I could 'go over anytime'. So I did. When I started walking down their driveway, I saw Jason waiting outside; waiting for someone, but not me. At first I felt stupid, what if he had a date or something?
He gave me a nervous smile when he saw me. "Hey Jenny," he said when I was close enough.
"Is this a bad time?" I was going to shot myself if it was, so embarrassing! I'm sure he could tell that's what I was feeling too.
"No, no," Jason was quick to say, perhaps a little too quick. "It's great to see you, though Sarah's not home right now..." he gave a nervous glance down the road. No one was there.
"Oh, it just seems like you're waiting for someone," I told him. I hated to be rude, Granny Franny would have a fit. She always says manners are important.
"Yeah, I am, but some company would be nice while I wait." I was surprised when he took my hand and very politely led me to a set of rocking chairs. Mom had told me that everyone treats you like family in La Push, with hugs and stuff, I just wasn't used to the physical contact. We sat down and had small talk while we wait. I mostly just joked around, trying to ease Jason's nerves.
He seemed to have relaxed a lot. In fact, we had even started to play that slapping game where you trying to slap the other persons hand before they moved it away. But we only played a few moments before Jason's eyes were diverted. I turned and was surprised to see none other than Jacob Wolfe walking towards us.
"Jacob..." I whispered. Would La Push ever stop throwing these kinds of surprises on me?
Jason turned quickly to look at me as we stood. "How do you know Jacob?" he asked, but it was more defensive than curious. I didn't have time to answer.
"Hey Jason. How is my great-great-neph..." and then Jacob saw me and stopped talking. "Ah, Jennifer Heartly, the eavesdropper," he greeted me with a smirk. I was about to begin apologizing again when he put a hand up, seemingly unconcerned. And what was with all the greats? Wait, nephew!? "Interesting you would be here," he added.
An old trucked turned into the driveway and I was well aware of whom it was before I could see the face: Sam Uley. I was confused. Why were they coming to the Black's home? Jacob turned to face Sam as the older man got out of his truck. Things were really tense, I could feel it in the air.
Jason took my hand, which comforted me, as he leaned closer to whisper something to me. "Maybe you should go," he said gently, I turned to look at him, his face inches from mine. Go? Every time I was close to getting answers I had to leave. "I'll see you at school tomorrow," he said to me and his tone told me that he wouldn't leave me in the dark.
I said goodbye silently and gave a few glances to Jacob and Sam. I didn't understand a thing, but I went home as quickly as I could.
XoXo Jennifer Heartly