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I woke up to pounding on my door. I was having a nice, dreamless sleep, and it was ruined by none other than Jake.
"Bella, wake up!" Jake yelled as he pounded my door.
Where the heck is Charlie, shouldn't he be yelling at Jake to stop? I look at my phone on the night table to check the time and found it's only seven in the morning. Saturday's should definitely not start this early.
"Go away Jake!" I yelled back at him.
I pulled my pillow over my head in a vain effort to help block out his pounding. When I answered him, he must have taken it as a good sign that I was actually waking up and that I actually wanted to.
"Come on Bells, I have the whole day planned out." Jake said.
The tone he used sounded hopeful. Whatever he has planned better not be romantic in the least. Jake better not turn this into a date.
"Jake, it's way too early to be awake on the weekend, let me sleep in. I know for a fact you guys all like sleeping in as well; so let me." I said trying not to sound whinny, but I'm sure I did.
When I started hanging out with the pack, one of the first things I learned quickly was they all like to sleep. I know it has to do because their patrol schedule can have them awake all night; but when they don't patrol for even a couple days they love to sleep a lot. Jake in particular is very difficult to wake up before noon. So the fact that he's trying to get me up this early, is just another thing about him that's starting to annoy me.
"Come on Bella, just get up. I'm taking you to breakfast. I'll be waiting downstairs." Jake said.
I heard him, loudly; make his way to the living room. I don't think that boy can do anything quietly. I suppose I should get up. If I don't, he'll just be back up soon. Plus he said he's taking me to breakfast, so I believe that means I don't have to cook or pay for anything. That's some motivation right there.
I threw my pillow off of my head and climbed out of bed. I grabbed everything I need to get dressed and showered and made my way to the bathroom. I took a long shower to try and procrastinate from having to spend all day with Jake. It took about an hour for me to shower and get ready before I finally left the bathroom completely dressed for the day. I put my pajamas in my room and grabbed my shoes from room.
I walked into the living room to see Jake lounging on Charlie's chair watching a random sports show. I didn't think they would have those things on this early in the morning. It has to be like a re-run or something. I fell onto the couch and started putting on my shoes when Jake spoke up.
"'Bout time you got up." Jake said in a teasing tone.
"Ya, well, a little warning that I would have to be up early would have been nice." I said in mock annoyance. Now that I'm actually up, I'm not as mad or annoyed.
"Sorry, I guess I should have told you. But come on, I've got lots planned for us to do." Jake said in a really excited voice.
"No worries Jake. Have you seen Charlie by the way, he's normally up by now and with the pounding you were doing, he should have been awake." I asked.
"Charlie went someplace he heard from a co-worker to fish." Jake said.
Figures Charlie would have already found a place to fish. Again though, it would have been nice if he would have told me and not had Jake play messenger.
I only rolled my eyes as I stood from the couch after tying my shoe laces. I followed the excited Jake outside, locked the door and headed to the truck. Jake had to drive this time, only because he wouldn't tell me where we are going to eat. Honestly I'm okay with him driving because he asked this time instead of assuming it would be okay.
The car ride was filled with him talking about the pack and his car. That's all he ever seems to really talk about; I honestly don't know how he can have so much to tell me about the same stuff over and over again. He must word stuff differently and trick me into thinking it's something different.
He drove us to a small, family owned restaurant. There was hardly anyone there so we were seated right away. Everything was going great. We talked about the old days when I was still a little kid living in La Push. Jake, somehow, remembered a lot about what we used to do back in those days. I personally think he may have made some of it up; but it was still nice to hear. The stories were cute and funny.
Everything was going good until our food got there. Jake was about to put a giant spoonful of food into his mouth when he froze. He scrunched up his nose like he smelled something then all but threw his food down onto the table.
"I can't believe it; she's a stalker." Jake angrily said.
"Who's 'she' Jake?" I asked confused. I pretty sure by the weird look he's giving me that he means Ms. Denali; but I'm not sure since I don't really smell anything.
Jake looked about to answer, but instead of him talking I heard a very sweet sounding voice from behind my chair talking.
"I believe he's talking about me." Ms. Denali said.
I literally jumped out of my seat at hearing her voice. I forgot how sneaky vampires can get; even after bumping into the other day. My reaction seemed to ease the tension a little because Jake seemed to fighting to keep a scowl on his face and I can clearly Ms. Denali's giggle from behind me.
"Super vampire and their non-existent footsteps." I mumbled, causing Ms. Denali to giggle at me again.
"What are you doing here leech?" Jake asked with a lot of venom in his voice.
I guess Jake will never like vampires; no matter how nice they are. I though since the Cullen's left, like he had always wanted them to, he would have at least given this vegetarian vampire a chance. Jake will just have to deal being in a town with a coven of vampires; or he can leave.
"I came here for some breakfast." Ms. Denali said as it if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
Of course, Jake being Jake, automatically thought when Ms. Denali said breakfast she meant one of the several humans here. Ms. Denali started pulling out the chair next to me when Jake spoke up, almost yelling. I have never been more thankful to be in a practically empty restaurant before.
"I knew you couldn't handle yourself. Killing you will be a pleasure." Jake said, making to stand up.
"Oh please." Ms. Denali said, while waving him off with her hand as she sat down. She pulled her chair completely next to mine as she did so. "If we were to fight, you would lose. I thought we went over this yesterday?" Ms. Denali asked, clearly amused by Jake and not in the least bit threatened.
Ms. Denali's lack of being afraid though, seemed to piss Jake off even more. He pulled his chair back towards the table so that it now didn't look like he was about to leave.
"You said you were about to have breakfast. I know what that means." Jake said with an accusatory tone.
"I can tell you're young because you don't listen very well. I said I came here for breakfast, not that I was about to have some. Meaning, I came to the restaurant to eat food; human food. Is that a crime?" Ms. Denali asked.
Ms. Denali picked up a menu and started combing over it, I guess trying to decide what she was going to eat. I thought vampires can't stand the taste of human food though? The Cullen's always told me it smelled horrible and taste even worse to them. Is Ms. Denali really going to eat something?
Jake was thinking the same thing as me. The difference though is that he decided to voice his thoughts faster than me.
"Leeches don't eat food." Jake said.
"You're right; leeched drink blood. Vampires, however, can eat food. True it's not that good, and by all means cannot stay in our bodies for long; but it is definitely possible for a vampire to eat." Ms. Denali said while keeping her eyes on the menu.
I think my teacher just invited herself to join us for breakfast. If I wasn't so happy about not being alone with Jake anymore, I would have been more curious about why Ms. Denali invited herself and what exactly her plans are.
"Leeches do–" Jake started, but I interrupted him.
"Jake, seriously; Ms. Denali hasn't called you one name this whole time. Can you at least try to be civil and not call her stupid names?" I said, allowing my annoyance to show through.
I never got the point of them always calling the other name. The Cullen's, sans Carlisle and Esme; always called the pack names and vice versa, whenever they got the chance. Calling someone a name is just stupid and childish, plus it gets very annoying.
"But Bella, she is a disgusting leech." Jake said, weakly defending his stance.
"Actually, a leech is a carnivorous aquatic or terrestrial worm. I don't think I look anything remotely to a worm. Do I Bella?" Ms. Denali asked, finally taking her eyes off the menu and onto me to give my answer.
"Not at all Ms. Denali." I answered quickly.
"Call me Tanya. We're not in class, no need to be formal." Ms. D, I mean Tanya said.
"Okay; Tanya." I said with a slight smile. I like her name, it sounds nice.
"What are you getting Bella? I might just copy what you get." Tanya asked.
"Wait!" Jake yelled, earning a curious look from a waitress. "Do you actually think you're staying here? We don't want you here blood sucker." Jake said in a lower voice as to not get any more looks from the few people here.
"I was planning on staying. Do you have a problem with that Bella?" Tanya asked.
Jake is fuming mad. I don't want Tanya to leave, I actually like her company. On the same hand though, I don't want Jake to be upset. So I said the only thing I could think of that would let Tanya know I want her to stay and hopefully get Jake to calm down a little.
"Of course you can stay Tanya. I think it'll be interesting to see you eat human food and see how much you can eat and how long you can keep it down." I said, the last part directed at Jake.
Taking the bait, Jake grew a mischievous grin.
"I bet she can't finish whatever it is she decides to order." Jake challenged.
Good, now maybe I can eat breakfast without Jake trying to find reason to attack Tanya.
"What are the stakes?" Tanya asked, growing a mischievous grin of her own.
"If you can't finish everything you order, you have to leave us alone for the rest of today." Jake said.
I would have thought Jake would have said for the remaining time he's here, but I guess he realizes since she's my teacher, she can't really do that.
"Only if, when I win, after we finish eating, you have to leave me and Bella alone for the rest of the day." Tanya countered.
Wait, what? If she wins does that mean I have to hang out with her for the rest of the day; or that Jake can't be around me for the rest of the day? What exactly is Tanya doing? Should I be worried?
Jake snorted at her condition; his arrogance showing on his face. He probably thinks she'll back down after a bite or two like Emmett always would whenever he was dared by Alice to eat human food.
"Deal." Jake said.
Tanya held out her hand for Jake to take; to seal the deal I suppose. Jake looked at it skeptically then finally took her hand in his and sealed the deal with a shake of their hands.
"Now, Bella, what you recommend?" Tanya said when she had hand back.
Jake visibly cleaned his hand of what he must have thought was vampire germs or something, with his napkin. Tanya was more polite and hid her hand in her lap to 'clean' it. Maybe they were trying to get each other's scents off themselves?
For the next half hour, I kid you not; I went over the menu with Tanya to help her decide what to eat. The whole time Jake added in his own commentary about certain dishes. He was trying to get Tanya to order something he thought would get her to lose faster.
In the end, Tanya decided to order basic French toast. Jake ordered enough to feed five people and I ordered the same thing as Tanya. We all got a good laugh at the waitress when she took Jakes order; the look she gave the boy was priceless. Just wait until she sees him eat it all.
Because Jake ordered so much, it took a while for our food to come out. The wait was a bit awkward. I was perfectly happy listening to Tanya talk about what all she's seen in her life, she's seen a lot in her very long life, and Jake was happy trying to get me to only pay attention to him. At one point, Tanya told Jake that she would only stop talking because he's time with me today was running out and she didn't want to see rude about taking up all my time. Jake was pissed with Tanya about that comment, but he didn't say anything about it. Instead he decided to just ignore her and completely talk to me.
Jake was talking about something about a part or something he was saving up to get for his car when I nearly jumped out of my seat. Tanya's hand found its' way onto my thigh; her thumb moving back in forth on my jeans.
"You okay Bells?" Jake asked looking concerned.
I put my hand on Tanya's to try and remove it, but instead she just grabbed onto it and put both our hands in her lap. All of this went unnoticed by Jake.
"I-I'm fine Jake. Just thought I felt a bug or something." I lied.
I tried removing my hand from Tanya's grasp, but with her strength I had no chance of doing that. So I grudgingly stopped trying to get my hand back, and let her hold it. To be honest, it felt kind of nice to have Tanya hold my hand; just unexpected.
Jake bought my excuse and continued on with his ever so exciting story of finding and getting parts for his car. I almost cheered out loud when all the food finally arrived. I honestly thought it was never going to get here. Jake stopped talking immediately and dug into his food. If I didn't know better, I would have thought he was racing with us to see who could finish their food first.
Tanya released my hand once the food was placed in front of us. I started eating right away since I was hungry; but Tanya just looked at her food like it had insulted her entire family.
"It's not that much, I bet you can finish it all." I told Tanya.
I don't know why I was cheering on Tanya when she's practically a stranger, instead of Jake. I find myself really wanting Tanya to win. I don't know what the rest of the day will hold for me if she wins, but I do know if Jake wins I'm sure to be bored.
Tanya beamed at me, then picked up her knife and fork and proceeded to cut her French toast. After getting the meal ready to eat, Tanya picked up a big piece and shoved it into her mouth. Jake was watching her very intently, waiting for her to call it quits. I was also watching her, just to see her reaction.
"Delicious." Tanya said after she swallowed the first bite. Her tone was the most sarcastic I've ever heard.
Jake snorted then went back to eating his food. He had already eaten one of the meals, and now was about half way done with the next one.
"I still don't think you'll be able to finish." Jake said with a mouthful of food, just lovely.
"Chew, then talk Jake." I said as I went back to my own food.
"I have a high incentive to finish. Being…Jake…free would make any vampire finish this bet." Tanya said.
I felt myself get a little sad that her main reason for finishing this meal was to only be free of Jake and nothing to do with me at all. My face must have shown what I was feeling because half through the meal, Tanya spoke up about it.
"You okay Bella? You look a little sad." Tanya said.
"Ya, I'm fine." I lied.
Tanya leaned in close enough to me so that I can feel her breath on my ear. The feeling sent shivers up my spin; I could almost feel Tanya smirk at that. She started whispering to me as if Jake couldn't hear us.
"Jake being with us for the whole would have been a downer, so of course getting him to leave us alone is my first priority." Tanya said then leaned back into her own seat and started eating again.
I couldn't help but grow a huge grin on my face. Jake didn't say anything about what Tanya insinuated, he was too focused on eating. Tanya must have had no intentions of leaving if she did lose; she just wants to win to be able to get Jake to go away. I can't help but feel a little touched at what she's doing.
About twenty minutes later and Tanya was on her last bite. She was looking at it skeptically, like it was getting ready to attack her. Jake was looking at her anxiously, trying to see if he could will her into losing this bet. I was looking at what I hope was just a normal, non-caring look instead of the hopefulness I'm feeling.
Tanya, almost too fast for a human, ate the bite. She swallowed and slammed the fork down on the table. Everything was completely cleaned off her plate. Even her entire drink was finished, ice and all.
"I win." Tanya said with a smirk.
Jake groaned into his hands and the realization.
"Well, let's go pay Bells, then we can go." Jake said as he stood up.
Was he really going to ignore the whole bet. The one that he just, briefly, realized he lost. Was he that desperate to be alone with me?
"Jake, I'm sorry but you lost. You agreed to the terms." I said, not moving from my seat nest to Tanya.
"Are you not man enough to stick by what you agreed to; are you too lost to your animal instincts that your word means nothing?" Tanya taunted, clearly mad about Jake wanting to blow off the bet.
Jake seemed to be momentarily at a loss for words. He had to be careful about what he did next. He always says about how he always keeps his word, that he can be trusted over a vampire. So if he leaves now, he'll prove that a vampire's word is better than his own; which I know he doesn't want.
"You never said when I would have to leave Bella." Jake said in a last attempt at not leaving.
For a moment I thought he had actually won. Neither of them said exactly when the other would have to leave. So technically, I guess, Jake could stay up until the day is almost over then leave. I'm kinda sad about the fact that Jake just found a way out of this. Good thing Tanya is a lot quicker in her thinking than I am, because she already had a rebuttal for him.
"Wrong. You were never specific, I however clearly said after we finished eating. So therefore, you do have to leave. Come on Bella." Tanya said.
Without allowing me to answer, she grabbed my hand and pulled me up with her. Thankfully Jake didn't say anything, just glared daggers at Tanya as we left. Before completely leaving, Tanya placed more than enough money to pay for all of our food and left with me in tow.
"Jake can take your truck; you are riding with me my dear for the rest of our day out together." Tanya said as we left the building, with her intertwining our fingers together.
I felt a smile tugging at my lips. I don't know if I'm excited about this, or scare. But I can already guarantee myself that this will be different.
A/N: Next time: Tanya's day with Bella.