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Chapter 2: Mesmerized

I was really surprised with how the rest of the week went. Kara and I had become really good friends, we were so alike but in a completely different way. For example I love white chocolate while she loves dark chocolate but we both love chocolate. I know that's a really dumb example but what can I say, I'm not the best learner and I definitely cannot teach. Anyway, I got to learn a lot about Kara in the past week and I also found a lot of her personality traits, she was: Generous, friendly, confident and musical. I'm sure there's much more to her but considering I only know her four days I need time.

So right now I'm getting ready for bed, I had a pretty nice weekend… just kidding! It was so damn boring. Saturday was a nightmare, it was unusually sunny for La Push and so my mom decides that I should take my annoying little brother Joey to First Beach for a 'picnic'. I mean please, get real mom, me + Joey = TROUBLE! Anyhow, we walked all the way to First Beach and the instant I found a spot to have our picnic at he complained, saying that this spot was ugly and boring and that we should have our picnic next to the other families on the beach. Alright so our spot was a little isolated from others but I was shy, as you all know and I didn't want to be near all those people.

Anyway my brother throws a tantrum just as I see Jacob's friend Embry Call and some other big dude make their way down the beach towards us. I was mortified! My face was the color of a tomato and so I kept shushing Joey but no he didn't listen and ran off towards the other end of the beach where all the families were. I groaned really loudly without noticing, picked up the picnic blanket and basket and just as I was about to stalk off I heard Embry Call and the other guy laughing at me. Oh and guess what I did? I ran home. I know, great idea, really good impression of myself in front of Jacob's friends, way to go Nina!

When I got home mom yelled at me for leaving Joey alone on the beach and she barged out of the house to get him. He got back with a few scratches on his leg's laughing, saying he fell when he chased some little boy he made friends with on the beach around. I was so mad! He just ran off and didn't give a care about his sister and came home laughing? Ugh. He also made me look bad.

Sunday was just bleh! It was raining in La Push once again, how unusual? So I ended up just staying in, watching TV. Kara phoned me, gushing about how her crush Nick Fox, was coming back to school on Sunday since he was abroad in… oh yeah, France. I'd actually like to visit Europe. Anyway that's pretty much all she talked about and so I just couldn't wait to see this model lookalike tomorrow! Bet Jacob's a lot better looking… I've got to stop with this Jacob obsession. I think the rumors are right, he is hurting over some girl, every time I watch him (3/4 of my time in school) he just looks so depressed. If he laughs, it doesn't reach his eyes, if he smiles, it's fake. Wonder who this girl is? Whoever she is, is a fool to hurt Jacob.

I yawned and slipped into bed, once again for the seventh night in a row, fantasizing about Jacob until I drifted off to sleep.

~*~

"Nina! Oh my god he's back," Kara squealed as I made it to my locker, where she was waiting for me. She ran over to me with her right hand placed over her heart, her face flushed and her eyes hazy. Geez it's like 7:50am… okay, okay I act like that when I see Jacob.

I blinked my eyes a couple of times, still sleepy, "That's eh great Kara, where is he?," I asked with zero enthusiasm in my voice, too tired to make the effort as I pulled open my locker and took out my books.

"I'm not sure but I bet he's by his locker, you wanna take a walk?," she asked excited as I slammed my locker shut and yawned.

"Sure, whatever, anything for… Nile?,".

"Nick!," she corrected as she hooked her arm in mine and dragged me down the halls of La push high. I wasn't going to get excited YET because Jacob usually got to school late, already getting three detentions in a row from Mrs. Cook. What a-. "There he is!," Kara interrupted my thoughts as she squealed into my ear, nodding ahead of us.

Well Kara was right, he was model like. Nick had straight black hair which was long, reaching just above his shoulders (not as long as Jacob!), he was about 6'0 with a nice muscular body (not as muscular as Jacob!) and had a nice face, big brown eyes, a pretty small nose and big lips, he also had good bone structure but he was a little boyish for my liking. He wore a black shirt with the top buttons open and dark jeans along with a pair of black converse. He obviously knows he's good looking but I was damn right, Jacob was way better!

"Hey Kara," I started. I hadn't noticed we were standing in the middle of the hall staring at Nick like stalkers.

"Yeah," she said dreamily as she never took her eyes off of him.

"I know just the song that fits Nick over there,".

She glanced over at me, smiling, "What is it?,".

"I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred," I laughed.

She smacked my arm playfully, rolling her eyes, "He doesn't need music, his voice is music to my ears,".

The bell rang just then, stopping me from replying to her comment, "Ok well I better go, see you later! Oh and Kara,". She eyed me questioningly, "You're drooling," I laughed before running off to English. The annoyed look on her face was priceless.

When I pushed open the door to English it was full, everyone was seated in their seats including Jacob. It was very quiet as everyone looked up at me and for the first time ever, Jacob Black looked up at me-

"Ms. O'Neil you're late," Mrs. Cook said with a stern look on her face, "Again,".

I walked very slowly to her with my head bowed, "Yeah I'm eh sorry about that Mrs. Cook," I apologized, my face the color of a tomato.

Just great when everyone in the classroom including Jacob (oh my god) looks at me, I'm at my worst state. I was so embarrassed and ashamed at myself for being late. Never mind that I left my wavy hair down today and I had no idea if it was messy or not from running to class. My clothes? What could I say about them, they were just the usual jeans, converse and white shirt and Mrs. Cook (gag) has to make a show of me.

"Look at me Nina!," she ordered and I did, "I could give you detention for being late twice but I'll give you another chance since you're an excellent student, now take your seat, I don't like to waste time,".

I nodded and made my way towards my desk, never looking up. I was mortified, especially in front of Jacob. I finally sat down in my seat, taking out my books and paid attention to that… ugh of a teacher. I didn't even take the chance to glimpse over at Jacob I was so embarrassed and just listened to Mrs. Cook ramble on about our lesson.

It was about twenty minutes throughout the lesson when I felt a tap on my shoulder. Don't tell me I'm in trouble again.

I turned my head to the right and almost fainted when I saw who had tapped me. It was, breathe Nina breathe, Jacob Black! He was leaning towards me since his desk was next to mine and was staring into my eyes with this… strange look. Not that I had a problem with it, it was nice… no it was wonderful. He looked really handsome today in a black t-shirt that was tight on his muscles, dark jeans that fit him nicely and a pair of black Nike's. Not to mention his beautiful long hair was down today, cascading over his broad shoulders. The look in his eyes was so intense but I won't flatter myself, he probably looks at everyone like that.

"Hey," he smiled a smile that for once reached his eyes, still staring into my eyes, "Have you um… got an extra pencil?,".

Oh my god! Jacob Black just asked me for an extra pencil and boy have I got one! Oh this has to be a dream, hell he even smiled at me!

I swallowed, "Yeah sure," before bending down to my bag to pull a pencil out of one of the side pockets. Ok Nina just hand it to the god.

I straightened myself back up and smiled shyly at him, handing him the pencil, "Thank you," he said, smiling at me once more before leaning back in his seat and focusing on his work.

I turned back around and also continued on my work but I was finding it awfully hard to. I mean Jacob just spoke to me, even if it wasn't as long as a sentence, it was enough to make me blush, make my heart beat faster and butterflies start in my stomach. This has got to be the best day at La Push High so far.

Unfortunately the bell rang and so the best hour of my life had passed but it was going to make a great memory. When I turned in my seat to reach for my bag which was placed on the floor next to me, I saw long muscular legs beside me. Oh my…

I looked up to see Jacob smiling down at me, "I just wanted to give you back your pencil," he said, placing it down on my desk, "Thanks,".

"N-n-no p-problem," I stuttered like the nervous wreck I am to him. He just smiled down at me with that intense look in his eyes again before turning around and walking off to his next class. could this day get any better? I don't think so.

The next classes were boring. They consisted of long boring lessons, homework and annoying teachers. I could barely concentrate with the constant replaying of Jacob in English asking and thanking me for a pencil. Who knew he could be so nice over a simple lending of a pencil?

I couldn't tell you how happy I was to hear the bell ring for lunch period. I needed, like literally needed to tell Kara that Jacob actually spoke to me!

I rushed out of class all the way to the cafeteria and ran over to Kara who was seated at our usual table. I was panting as I sat down in front of her, "Oh," breath, "My," breath, "God!," I managed to get out before Kara eyed me questionably.

"Oh my god what? What's wrong Nina?," she asked, a worried expression on her face.

I smiled weakly at her, my breathing evening out, "Jacob Black spoke to me!," I squealed at her.

Her eyes grew wide in shock, "No way! What did he say?," she asked before her eyes darted across the room behind me. Oh right, Nick was back, probably seated behind me.

"Well he asked me for a pencil, no wait he said hey then he asked for the pencil and he smiled, oh my god his smile Kara and oh his eyes were so beautiful close up and my, his voice was so manly and husky and-,".

"NINA! You're rambling now, he asked you for a pencil?," Kara interrupted, her attention on me again.

"Oh right, sorry. Well yes he asked me for a pencil and he was so nice about it, he even thanked me twice!," I said happily, smiling.

She chuckled, clapping, "Yay! He asked you for a pencil,".

I rolled my eyes, "Look I know it's not a big deal to you but it is to me Kara," I huffed as I crossed my arms across my chest. Geez she could have been nicer than that, I am her friend after all, aren't friends supposed to be happy for each other. I mean if Nick spoke to Kara I'd be happy for her.

"Hey," she said softly, placing her hand on my arm, "Sorry, I didn't mean it like that, it's just I'm so distracted with Nick you know,".

I nodded, unwrapping my arms from my chest as she removed her hand "You're forgiven, so Nick in any of your classes?," I asked her, my eyes scanning behind her at Jacobs table but he wasn't there yet.

"Oh my god yes! He was in my History class but he didn't notice me, as usual he noticed Felicity…," she trailed off, disappointed.

"Oh Kara he'll notice you someday," I reassured her, "And if he doesn't, there's plenty more fish in the sea," I finished with a smile. Kara was really pretty but just not popular. God how come if you're popular you're hot?

I vaguely heard Kara mutter a yeah but I was too focused on Jacob now. He just entered the cafeteria with Embry and the guy Embry was with on Saturday on each side of him. They walked through the cafeteria towards their table but it seemed as though they were looking for someone, especially Jacob. When they finally got seated Jacob sat in the same position as Kara so that meant he was facing me, oh bliss. He started chatting and looking to his left, seemingly scanning the line of students queuing up for they're lunch. Oh well, maybe it's a girl.

"Were you even listening to me?," Kara asked, annoyed.

"Um… kinda," I admitted sheepishly.

She rolled her eyes, "I was saying that I think we should go shopping this weekend down in Port Angeles,".

"Sure, why not," I said as I glanced over at Jacob again but this time wasn't like any other time, he was staring right back at me. My jaw dropped a little, shocked that he was staring back at me and my breath caught in my throat. He smiled at me and all I could do was stare. That was until I felt tugging on my arm.

"WHAT!," I hissed at Kara across the table. She looked taken aback by my tone of voice so I quickly apologized, "Sorry, just Jacob smiled at me,".

She chuckled, "Really? Oh come on Nina, be serious for a minute, no offence but the guy is suffering-,".

"Hey, um do you mind if I borrow your friend for a minute?," the manly, husky voice asked as he approached our table. I was practically frozen in my place now. This day could get better, this was pure heaven! Oh my god I need to remember to breathe.

The look on Kara's face was priceless as she stared dumbstruck at Jacob and nodded, unable to form words.

He smiled at me, "You coming?,". I nodded and slowly got up from my seat never breaking eye contact with him. He started walking and I followed slowly behind until he stopped and looked back at me, "What are you doing down there?," he chuckled, "Walk with me, I want to ask you something,".

I picked up my pace as he waited for me until we started walking again. I noticed a lot of girls giving me dirty looks, obviously jealous I was with Jacob. He held the door to the hall open for me and I walked through waiting for him to show me where we were going. He smiled at me and headed down the hall towards a locker, his locker and sat down, patting the floor beside him. I did as I was told and sat next to him. Oh my, I'm sitting next to Jacob!

"So," he started, looking down at me with that intense look, "I was just wondering whether we've got English homework, a project or a test coming up because I need some catching up to do, you know with being late and all," he finished with a breathtaking smile.

Jacob Black brought me all the way out to his locker to ask me about English? What if this is some kind of prank? He's popular and beautiful so maybe that group of popular girls dared him or something.

I suddenly felt miserable and hurt, my blood felt cold, "Is this some kind of prank?," I asked lowly, looking down at my feet.

"What!," he exclaimed, "No, why? Why would you think that?,".

I felt tears sting my eyes, "Because I'm shy and unpopular," I whispered.

"No," he said softly, I felt his hand under my chin tilting it up to look at him, a tear escaped from the corner of my eye, "No, this is in no way a prank, I would never do that to you," he told me, bringing up his other hand to wipe away my tear with his thumb, "Don't cry," he whispered.

It felt so lovely, so heavenly when he touched me. The feel of his hand under my chin was utter bliss, he was so unusually warm and when his thumb brushed across my cheek, wiping my tear away I almost sighed audibly. I believed him though, he wasn't lying, I could tell by the look in his eyes. Maybe I was just jumping to conclusions because I was so happy that he actually spoke to me.

"I believe you," I said as he let go of my chin, staring into his dazzling eyes, "So as to answer your question, no we haven't got homework surprisingly," I laughed, he joined, "But we have got a test next week on pages 154-158, oh and no projects,".

He smiled, "Okay great, thank you so much,". I nodded and started to get up but he held my arm, "Don't go yet, I want to ask you something else," he said seriously. I nodded and sat back down next to him. "So are you new here?," he asked.

"Yeah… w-w-well I've been here s-since last week but y-y-yes I'm new," I stuttered. Reason? He's asking about me, not school and it was just too unbelievable. Oh also I'm a dork.

"Oh," he said, looking down at his hands, thinking something through then looking back up at me, "I'm sorry, I just… haven't noticed you before, I sound like a jerk now,".

I chuckled, "You a jerk? No way, you're nicer than all of the guys I've met here,". Wait did I just say that out loud? Oh my god. I'm blushing like crazy now.

"Really?," he grinned, "That means a lot you know,". I looked up into his eyes and they were gazing down into mine. I sighed, he was so beautiful, wish a guy like him liked me. Yeah right Nina, as if. Jacob was chuckling at something I couldn't put my finger on… Damn did I just sigh out loud? Oh my god I need the bathroom, he can't see me all flushed like this.

I jumped up, "I eh… need to go," I told him quickly, brushing my jeans.

"Wait," he said jumping up to his full height, "Nina right? That's your name," he asked, standing in front of me.

I was face to face with his muscular chest. I'm going to faint anytime now, Jacob is getting too much for me. Nina he asked you a question! "Yeah," I nodded, "Nina," I never looked up at him because I was blushing like crazy.

"Hey," he said softly, tilting my face up once again with his hand, "Don't hide your face okay,". His gaze was so intense that I felt really nervous around him, too shy to stare back. And what was he implying by not hiding my face?

"Bye," I said shyly, turning around and running off like a fool to the bathroom. I heard him call 'see you later' after me once I pushed open the bathroom door and ran in.

Way to go Nina, way to go! Such a freaking idiot, imagine the most beautiful, mesmerizing boy-man spoke to me and was so very nice to me and I chickened out. My first and only chance to speak to him and I ruined it! You damn idiot Nina O'Neil.

I didn't get the chance to tell Kara what had happened since the bell rang when I was in the bathroom but once I left the building at home time, I felt someone's hand grab my arm and I knew it was her.

"Nina! What was that all about? What did he say? Oh my god Nina!," Kara fired questions at me but I just laughed, blushing. I filled her in on what happened and she freaked out when I told her I ran off to the bathroom. She told me that if I whined about never speaking to Jacob Black again, she had the right to slap me across the face. Lovely.

As I sat in my usual place next to the window as my mom drove us to collect Joey from school, I spotted Jacob, Embry and that other guy running like last time. I poked my head out the window, careful so they wouldn't see me and they all pulled their shirts over their heads again but only this time Jacob caught me.

Oops! I quickly pocked my head back inside and rolled up the window. Please don't let him ask me about it tomorrow, please!

Oh yeah, Jacob Black will never speak to me again. Remember Nina, you don't deserve him.