Chapter eight. Thank you as always to those of you who have reviewed. I so happy to know that you like the story and Sonia. Happy reading.

"Sonia! Your hair!" Bernie exclaimed as she got into my car come Monday morning. Yesterday I found that my car could magically start again which was strange. I think the powers that be finally decided to cut me a break and make something nice happen to me for once.

"Does it look terrible?" I fidgeted with the soft fringe and tried to pull my bobbed layers longer. When my mother had finished last night I had almost cried at how short it was.

"No it looks great! Really cool." Bernie said with the utmost sincerity. She always told the truth. "It suits you. Why did you cut it in the first place?" She asked, fingering the length.

"I needed a change." I said simply. The great thing about Bernie was that she understood me and didn`t pry when she sensed you didn`t want her too. We had been texting all Sunday about all the Jacob drama so she knew all the shit had gone down.

"I want to cut mine too." She whined.

"Don`t! Your hair is so beautiful. So thick and healthy. I wish I had your Pocahontas hair." And it was true. Bernie had the most beautiful hair on the rez.

"Are you nervous about seeing Jacob today?"

"Yeah. But I think it`s best just to ignore him. I have been in too much trouble and it`s only the beginning of October. I want you guys to ignore him too kay."

"Why suddenly pick on you though? That`s what I don`t understand. It seems like Sam Uley`s little gang are all coupled up. Mated for life by the looks of it. Remember when Jared Cameron disappeared and came back last year. One day he suddenly sees Kim Carrillo and follows her around like a puppy. Now she`s pregnant. I was afraid Jacob was going to brainwash you."

"Oh yeah. They were always making out next to Ollie`s locker. Poor Kim. I don`t think he`s trying to brainwash me."

"Jared is hot though! All of them are!"

"I know right."

"Jacob is just a creep. Plain and simple. He was never that mean before. To anyone. And that girl calling you!"

"Oh my God! I wish I recorded it. I am so gonna kick her ass the next time she shows her face around here."

"Teach her not to mess with us Quileute girls."

"Exactly. I`m Jake`s best friend. You`re trash. How dare you." I mimicked Bella`s stupid voice. Bernie sniggered.

"Going 90`s grunge now? I like it." Bernie nodded appreciatively at my outfit. I was wearing light blue denim shorts over thick black tights and black lace up boots. I was wearing a vintage faded black E.L.O t-shirt I had found during a trip to Seattle with Bernie and a heavy wool cardigan tied at the waist with a scarf. I looked good today. Jacob can eat shit.

"Thanks. You look great today too." Bernie had on a vintage periwinkle blue tea dress with black tights and ballet flats. She was so beautiful.

I pull into the parking lot of La Push tribal school and parked in my usual spot next to Ollie`s beat up Black Toyota. He was leaning against the hood with Chris and Lorraine. Ahh our little group was now complete. We got out of my car and joined the rest.

"`Sup Bernie, Sonia." Chris said, looking up from his math homework for a sec before getting back to work.

"Hey there beautiful girls." Lorraine hugged both me and Bernie. I wasn`t as close to Lorraine and Chris as I was to Bernie or Ollie but they were friends none the less.

We stood around chatting for a couple of minutes about our weekends. I didn`t tell them about Jacob. I didn`t want my business spread. The rumble of a motorcycle made me spin around. It was him. Jacob. His face was stoney as he locked eyes with me for a couple of seconds before I broke it and turned back around. I felt my face blush, the shame from Saturday coming back again. I looked at Bernie who gave me a sympathetic smile.

"Emm...Sonia?" I turned around and saw Paul standing behind me. He had his hands stuffed into his pockets and looked a bit annoyed.

"Yes Paul." I said nicely. We used to be friends after all. I had no problems with him.

"Listen, I know this sounds like bullshit but" He rolled his eyes and huffed out a frustrated breath. "Jacob wants to talk to you." He cringed when he finished. Ollie and Bernie snickered in disbelief. Chris and Lorraine listened interestedly.

"What am I like 12? He`ll be sending me notes next." I scoffed.

"Please Sonia." Paul took my arm and led me away from my friends. "Jake is sorry. He just wants to talk to you." Paul pleaded. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms.

"Why should I Paul?"

"Because...this is something that`s out of both your and Jake`s control. I promise he won`t get intense." Shitty explanation.

"I don`t think so Paul." I turned around but Paul pulled me back.

"Wait Sonia. I know this is confusing. Just let Jake explain." I looked into Paul`s eyes. They were pleading. Was this hurting him too?

"The bell has just rang." The students were now filling in the doors.

"I know you want some answers. You won`t rest until you get them. Just hear him out."

"And why can`t he come ask me himself?"

"He`s afraid to."

"Jacob`s afraid of talking to me."

"Not that. He`s afraid you`ll say no."

I spied Jacob leaning against his motorcycle watching me and Paul. His arms were crossed with made his muscles bulge even more than usual. Was he not cold in just a t-shirt? Remember Sonia. He called you a slut. He has no respect for you. I steadied my resolve and turned my attention back to Paul.

"I don`t think so." I said and walked off.

"It will only get worse Sonia." Paul called after me. "The pain. You can feel it. It will only get worse." I turned to him again. I had turned ice cold. How could he possibly know about that?

"I don`t know what you`re talking about." I marched up to the entrance and passed Jacob on my way in. I didn`t spare him a second glance. I couldn`t afford to. He hates you Sonia. He wishes you don`t exist. He`s a psycho.

I made it to English with a minute to spare and sat down next to Ollie.

"What was that about?" He whispered to me.

"Just the usual bullshit." I tensed up as Jacob and Paul came into the classroom. Fuck. I forgot that they were in this class too. Don`t look at him. Don`t look at him. Fuck. Why did I have to look? He was looking at me too. I couldn`t get a read on him. I turned back in my seat and caught Ollie`s eye. He looked pissed. He stared down at his still injured hands in disgust. He must have felt so weak. Emasculated. I took one of his hands in my own and squeezed ever so gently. I heard a growl come from the direction of Jacob`s desk with made myself and the entire class turn and face his direction. Paul, who was sitting beside Jacob, looked mortified. Ollie took his hand out of mine and sighed warily. Jacob was staring daggers at the both of us. I turned my head away from Jacob and stared at the blackboard.

What the hell was I supposed to do? Paul knew about the pain. I hadn`t told anyone that. Not a soul. He said it would only get worse. That Jacob and me couldn`t control what was happening. I needed to talk to him. Lay this shit to rest once and for all.

I turned my head around again and caught his eye. I hoped I communicated that I was relenting and talking to him well enough for the idiot to understand. He nodded once so I took that for a yes. Seems like I`d be skipping a couple of classes today. As soon as English was over I told Ollie I would see him at lunch. He let me go without saying anything. I left by the side entrance of the school and went and stood near Jacob`s motorcycle. He followed not thirty seconds later. We looked at each other wordlessly for a while before Jacob broke it. He took the helmet off the handlebar and handed it to me.

"So where do you want to go?" He asked flatly.

"Can`t we talk here?" I hoped I didn`t sound as nervous as I felt.

"Not unless you want the whole school to witness a fight."

"So it`s going to be one of those conversations. I done fighting with you Jacob." I attempted to hand him back the helmet but he wouldn`t take it. Instead he just swung one long leg over the bike and sat astride on it. He started the ignition and looked at me with eyebrows raised.

"I thought you wanted some answers."

"I do."

"Then get on."

"We`ll miss school."

"So?"

"I`ll be a fool if I go with you." I said honestly. He looked a bit ashamed.

"You`ll be a bigger fool later if you don`t. Come on. I promise I won`t touch you or...whatever."

"Or whatever."

"In or out Sonia?" I took one last look back at the school and then back to Jacob. I `m such a dope. What happened to being strong? He held out the helmet again and I took it. I swung one leg easily over the bike and sat behind Jacob. I guess I would be having him between my legs in way.

"You better hold on Sonia. I won`t burn you." He scoffed at me.

"You`re hot enough." I said, realizing too late the other meaning of my words. Jacob turned around and grinned at me. I stared back at him, challenging him to say something stupid.

"I was going to say the same about you." He said which made me blush, and I don`t easily blush.

"Ready?" He asked, kicking away the stand and balancing the bike with his legs. I took a deep breath.

"Ready."

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