Chapter 3

Amy POV

When we went inside and I looked for a seat at the table.

"Amy over here!" a voice called.

I turned around and saw a free seat next to Jake Rosenbloom. I looked down as everyone eyed me when sat down on the seat. Thankfully, Nellie saved me by saying,"Dinners ready!"
As we all ate, everyone catches up with what's new. Jake and I sat next to each other yet we didn't talk.

I sneaked a peak at Jake and he kinda looked...handsome? His old shaggy hair was now a short buzz cut. His chocolate eyes matched his hair perfectly and his lips was full with a smile dancing across it once in awhile. He looked cute! OMG...did I just say that Jake Rossenbloom was cute? Oh never mind, it must be the the jitters when the family came over.

When dinner ended, I started to walk back to my room when Jake grabbed my wrist.
"Will you go for a walk with me?" Jake asked.
I nodded and went to grab my shoes. We walked on th beach and sat on a log.

"Amy how are you? I'm very sorry for your loss. I want to let you know that I'm here for you." He babbled on.

"Jake, so glad you're here! So how's Atticus?" I grabbed Jake into a big hug. He didn't react as quickly as I thought he would, but after a few seconds he relaxed. He held on longer than I was comfortable with so I pushed back on his stomach.

"Wow did you work out?" I asked as I traced his 6 pack with a feather light touch.

"You like what you see?", Jake wagged his eyebrows then turned serious,"Amy, I have to tell you something," he let me to the back yard to the garden where no one was to bother us,"Amy, you are my only real friend. I'm so glad I came. Amy, my father has cancer. Cancer in his throat."Jake scratched the back of his head and looked down. When he finally looked up, his chocolate brown eyes were flowing with tears.

I never liked it when people cried. I walked closer to him, only centimetres apart, and wiped the tears on his cheeks with my thumb. I gathered him in a tight hug as he buried his head in the crook of my neck. I didn't know how long we stood there, but I wanted to do anything I could in my power to show him that he is loved here. He had family here to support and comfort him. He would never be alone. I knew what it felt like to be alone before the clue hunt with only Dan and Grace as true family.

"I know it will be hard to deal with both your parents deaths but trust me, it will get better. I know how you feel about loosing your mother and eventually loosing your dad. But always remember:there are people who love you and will help you through this traject time. You will always have friends to lend you a hand. L- like ... Me." Jake and I were both shocked at what I said.

"Y-your w-welcome to s-stay as l-long as you l-like. I g-gotta g-go." I scurried off to my room. Curse my stupid stutter.

Jake POV

After Amy left, I felt somewhat supported and loved. He was happy that he told Amy the truth. He planned on telling Atticus about dad tonight before bed. And I was surprised that I made her stutter. Only Cobra did that. I kinda wanted Amy to be my girlfriend. She was there for me even though we had a rough start.
Cough cough.

"I see that our dear Amy has interest in you. Unfortunately for you, Rossenbloom," Ian spat Jake's last name,"My dear Amy likes me as well. We will see who get the fair, but shy, maiden. She will no go for a man who is emotional or weak. She likes a man who is confident, brave, strong, and someone who conects with her." He smiled at himself.

I quickly whipped my remaining tears and starred at Ian, " I see that you're not the right guy either then. And Amy Cahill is a beautiful girl who deserve everything. I won't treat her like she is an object. Now if you excuse me, I need to go take a shower. " I called over my shoulder.

Faintly I heard Ian mumbling 'wait till I get Amy' as I walked into the the Cahill mansion. Now I'm wondering how I'm going to break the word to Atticus that our father is sick.

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