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Chapter 6
I reluctantly woke up early the next morning and couldn't figure out why. I wearily sat up and wiped my eyes before looking at the clock.
5:47 am
I groaned and threw the covers off my body. I then went to the bathroom, brushed my teeth/hair before tip toeing to the kitchen to make myself some breakfast. When I got there, I heard noise.
"Any news?" Billy asked someone.
"Nope. The redhead tried to get through the barrier but we forced her back. We would have gotten her if that leech didn't get in the way…" A familiar voice snarled.
"As long as she is not anywhere near our people, it will be okay for now." Billy said reassuringly.
"Whatever. I'm going to bed. Maybe I'll get an hour of sleep before my next shift."
"Alright. Good night."
"Goodnight Dad."
"Hey Jacob?"
"Yeah?"
"Don't forget that we have an important visitor. Don't neglect her anymore. She does exist ya know." I heard Jake sigh.
"Trust me, I know she exists." He said annoyed. I quickly ran back into 'my' bedroom and jumped into the bed to cover myself with my covers. I heard the door creak open and tried to slow my breathing.
"Didn't you're mom ever tell you that eavesdropping is rude?" Jake said angrily. I didn't move nor did I respond. I just lied there and hoped that he would just go away.
"I know you're not sleeping."
"Goodnight Jake." I said into my pillow. He grunted and shut the door behind him. I feel bad for eavesdropping but it's not like I purposely woke up to hear him gossip with his dad and it's not like I woke up just to hear his voice. It just…happened.
"Good morning Billy." I said as Billy rolled out of his room early Sunday morning.
"Morning Zo. What are ya cooking?" He asked sniffing the cinnamon bun scented air.
"Fresh decaf coffee and eggs with a side of fruit for you. We need to watch what you eat. You're not as young as you used to be, you know." He pouted and rolled over to me. I handed him the newspaper and resumed cooking before he smacked my butt with it.
"Miserable little child." He grumbled.
"But you love me anyway." I said scrambling the rest of the eggs and sliding them onto a large dish. As soon as I was done, I took the cinnamon buns out of the oven and let them cool.
"Where's Jake?" I asked Billy wiping my hands with a dish towel. He still hasn't talked to me since yesterday morning. Then he completely ignored me throughout the day. It's not like they were talking about anything important…I think.
"Probably in his room. You could go wake him up if you want." I sighed and began walking to his room until I heard his door open.
"Or not." Billy said. Slowly shuffling his feet out of his room was a disheveled Jake, not to mention he was shirtless once again and completely gor…okay, I'm stopping now…
He blinked a couple of times as his droopy eyes adjusted to the bright lighting. He sat at one of the wooden chairs and put his head down onto the table.
"You hungry Jake?" I asked. His head popped up and he sleepily scanned the room for food. I giggled and got him a plate. My eyes widened as he shoveled huge amounts of food onto his plate, leaving little to none leftovers. I thought I made way too much…I guess not. After he was done, he got up, washed his dish and went back into his room. When he came back, he was fully dressed and had his keys in his hand.
"I'm going to see Bella. I'll be back later." He said before shutting the door behind him.
"You're welcome for breakfast. It was no problem whatsoever, I mean, slaving over a hot stove with just an hour of sleep was an easy task." I said as if he was standing in front of me.
"Jerk…" I mumbled before cleaning up the rest.
"The kid's been having a tough time recently. Bella is really messing with his emotions and work has been keeping him up at all different hours of the night. Cut him some slack. It'll blow over soon." Billy said defending his son. I stopped washing the plate I was scrubbing and couldn't help but laugh. I turned around and looked at Billy.
"Just like last time right?" I scoffed. He just looked at me before saying that he forgot that he has to 'call someone.' After I was done with the dishes, the laundry, and cleaning Billy's room, I packed my things and said goodbye. There's really no need for me to stay any longer than I have to plus I have work in three hours and I still need to go home first.
As I was walking to my car, a rusty red rabbit Volkswagen pulled into the drive, blocking my car.
"Ugh!" I said annoyed. I stomped up to the driver's window and knocked on it furiously. Jake rolled it down and quirked an eyebrow.
"May I help you?" He asked.
"Yeah, could you move your car so I can go home?" I said crossing my arms.
"What if I don't want to?" He said smiling.
"I don't have time for this Jake. I need to go." He responded by pushing me back by opening his car door then slamming it behind him.
"I guess you'll just have to wait until I'm ready to move my car." He said waving me off as he strut over to the house.
"Why are you being so damn difficult Jake? First you don't even want me here, now you're keeping me hostage!"
"You're point is…"
"God! You know what? I…I…ugh! Never mind! Billy!" I stomped off to the house.
"Okay, okay. I'll move my car. I didn't know you want to leave so bad." He got back in his car and put in reverse. It's not that I want to leave, it's just that I don't want to be where I'm not wanted and I have to work.
"Hey Zo?" He said from inside his car.
"Yeah?"
"Thanks."
"For what?"
"For c…making breakfast. Yeah…for that…" He said. He is one strange boy…
"You're...welcome." I got in my car and pulled out of the drive. I took one last glance at Jake who majorly face-palmed himself. I heard him yell 'I'm such a dumbass!' from his closed car.
"Couldn't have said it better myself." I mumbled. His head spun towards me and he looked sad as if he heard me. He just turned his head back to the windshield as quickly as he looked at me before and ignored my presence.
"Well then. Jerk." My wheels skid against the cool pavement as I sped away from the house and Sir Cranky Pants.
When I got home, I had yet another 'warm' welcome waiting for me. Standing there leaning up against his car was my dear Ethan with crossed arms and a scrunched up face. I pulled in the drive and slammed the door behind me as I got my bag out of the back.
"Where were you?" He said with his face still scrunched.
"Hello dear. Nice to see you too." I pulled his face to mine for a quick kiss, which he didn't return.
"Where were you?" He repeated following me inside.
"I was helping an old family friend." I said nonchalantly throwing my bag onto the couch.
"Who?"
"Billy, Jake's dad." I poured myself a glass of water.
"Isn't 'Jake' that bulky guy who was with you in the hospital?"
"Yes he was. His dad is disabled and asked me to help him out during the weekends and I said yes. It's no big deal." I said before taking a gulp.
"I don't want you going there. I don't trust…him." I chocked on my water.
"Jake would never do that." I said defending him. He just looked down at his shoes.
"He's not the one you don't trust is it?" He looked away and didn't answer me.
"You can't be serious. We've been together for almost a year and you think that I would cheat on you?"
"The idea of sex with someone who looks like that can make even the strongest people weak and give in."
"Ethan, I haven't even had sex with you, what makes you think I would with him?"
"Because I know your past with him. You can't say that if he offered you would decline." I looked down and fiddled with my glass.
"I can't believe we're even talking about this. I would never do that to you. I love you and someone who loves you as much as I do would never cause that much hurt." I said evening my voice.
"The fact that you think that I would do that to you is insane." I continued. Ethan's footsteps echoed through the empty kitchen as he walked up next to me.
"I just don't want to lose you." He turned my head and pulled me into a deep kiss. I felt his hands run down to my hips as he lifted me onto the counter top. I wrapped my arms around his neck and my legs pulling him closer. This doesn't feel right. My head wants me to make him mine but my heart and body say it's wrong…really wrong. As if he was reading my mind, Ethan pulled away.
"What's wrong?" He breathed nipping at my neck.
"Nothing." I kissed him again just before my phone started to ring. I flipped it open and it was Billy.
"Hey baby girl. You left your apron here." I coughed and thanked him.
"I'll grab it this weekend." Ethan sighed and I tapped his chest.
"Alright doll. See you then!"
"Bye Billy." I hung up and gave Ethan a peck before hopping off the counter.
"I have to do my homework so you have to go." I said showing him the front door.
"Awe. Too much of a distraction am I?" He said smugly.
"Yes you are so out!" I said literally pushing him out the door.
"Love you." I smiled.
"Love you too." He said before I shut the door behind him. I sighed heavily as my eyes met the sight of my hefty backpack.
"Damnit." I groaned. What is the need for homework? It only kills trees and brain cells. Okay, maybe not brain cells but it sure as hell does give me a headache. I opened the hard cover book known as Romeo and Juliet. As I was reading this play, I could not help but wonder, were they high? I mean, I'm pretty much sure Romeo was but Juliet! Come on girl! How could you fall for something like that? Wasn't he just lusting over some chick a day or two before? I can't help but wonder if Ja…
"OH PENIS, PENIS, WHEREFORE ART THOU PENIS?" I loud voice boomed with laughter following. My roommates are home. I closed my book and rolled my eyes. Maybe if I'm really quiet….
"There you are!" I heard a voice call.
"You do know that means 'why are you' right?" I said not looking over my shoulder.
"Exactly." Someone kissed my forehead and continued to the kitchen.
"Xena, I'm a bit confused." I said as she grabbed a bottle of apple juice from the refrigerator.
"About what?" She asked as the liquid poured into her glass.
"Okay, so what if…Romeo never fell for Juliet. What if he never even saw Juliet? What if he never asked the serving man who she was? Would he have ended up with Rosaline?"
"I don't know. I guess there would be no story."
"Plus, they weren't even in love. Just lust, like Romeo with Rosaline. It's all lust." Catherine added sitting down next to me.
"In simpler terms, Romeo makes Juliet's kitty pounce." Xena said sipping her drink and chuckling to herself.
"X-ENA! My virgin ears!" I whined clapping my hands over my ears.
"Honey there ain't nothin…never mind…You nun." Catherine said.
"Wait, you are talking about Romeo and Juliet, aren't you?" Xena said quirking an eyebrow and completely forgetting her explicit remark.
"Maybe…" I trailed off.
"Lies."
"Truths!"
"ZOE!" Xena and Catherine whined. I poured myself a couple of coffee and escaped to my bedroom before they could ask any more questions. I shut my door behind me and laid down on my bed. I stretched and reached for my book and stared at it for awhile. I guess I have to finish this. I opened it up and started to read. Thank god it's one of my favorite parts.
SCENE II. Capulet's orchard.
Enter ROMEO
ROMEO
He jests at scars that never felt a wound.
JULIET appears above at a window
But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.
Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief,
That thou her maid art far more fair than she:
Be not her maid, since she is envious;
Her vestal livery is but sick and green
And none but fools do wear it; cast it off.
It is my lady, O, it is my love!
O, that she knew she were!
She speaks yet she says nothing: what of that?
Her eye discourses; I will answer it.
I am too bold, 'tis not to me she speaks:
Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven,
Having some business, do entreat her eyes
To twinkle in their spheres till they return.
What if her eyes were there, they in her head?
The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars,
As daylight doth a lamp; her eyes in heaven
Would through the airy region stream so bright
That birds would sing and think it were not night.
See, how she leans her cheek upon her hand!
O, that I were a glove upon that hand,
That I might touch that cheek!
I know I was criticizing them before but I can't help it. I wiped a tear from my cheek as it fell. I can't believe I'm actually crying over this. Being a hopeless romantic sucks.
"Zoe, you have work in fifteen minutes." Xena said from the other side of my door.
"I know, I know, just give me a minute." I responded.
JULIET
Ay me!
ROMEO
She speaks:
O, speak again, bright angel! for thou art
As glorious to this night, being o'er my head
As is a winged messenger of heaven
Unto the white-upturned wondering eyes
Of mortals that fall back to gaze on him
When he bestrides the lazy-pacing clouds
And sails upon the bosom of the air.
JULIET
O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?
Deny thy father and refuse thy name;
Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,
And I'll no longer be a Capulet.
"Zoe! We need to hurry if you think you're going to drive me before my next class." She continued. I sighed and put down the book. I then quickly threw on my work clothes and grabbed my keys.
"What took so long?" Xena asked annoyed as we half jogged to my car.
"I was doing my homework." I said pushing the key into the ignition and starting the car.
"You're usually done by now. Anything on your mind?" She asked. I tightened my grip on the steering wheel and tried not to think about Jake.
"Nope, I'm good." I lied.
"I know you, what's up. Is it Jake?" My heart stopped.
"How did you…"
"Honey, I'm your best friend, I know when something's wrong…plus…he called before. Let me guess, old feelings come back up again?"I nodded grimly. Sadly, I think Juliet has it easier in the love department...ya know…without the dying part.