F A D I N G M E M O R I E S; {JACOB BLACK}

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Jacob Black

"Where do I put this box?!"

"Uhh just place it down on the table," I yelled back at Rachel as she carried in my last box.

"Not gonna lie this place is looking really good," Rachel huffed as she sat on the couch. "Thanks."
"But let's not forget I helped you decorate the house so I'm basically thanking myself!"

I rolled my eyes as I plopped right next to her. "You owe me one, gosh I'm tired!" "Rach you offered to help and you bearly did anything!" I could hear her muffled laughs get louder as I looked over at her and smiled. I reached over for the tv controller as I turned on the tv.

"It's nice to see you smile more, Jacob." I glanced over as I nodded, "Yeah I guess so."

"I know you didn't get to meet mom but you are just like her. She'd be proud of you."

I pursed my lips as I closed my eyes shut. I felt her hand resting on my shoulder, "She would Jacob."
I opened my eyes to look at her, "Thank you, Rach."

"I promised Hailey I'd help her out with something." "I wish you wouldn't hang out with her Rachel. You know how I feel about this whole situation."
"Dont worry this is my opportunity to get out of this pesky friendship, I'll say in the middle of our hangout that something came up and slowly ghost her!"

"God you're making me feel bad for all those guys you've dated," I teased as I patted her head. "Hey! Ive only dated 3....maybe 4?" I raised my eyebrows as she groaned in frustration. "When are you leaving?" "You're already kicking me out?!!"

"You know what I mean you came to visit from Portland," I replied as I turned to look at her. "I know.. I know— Uhh a month tops but maybe a teensy bit earlier!" "So your only intention to come home was to visit?" "Yup!" She quickly replied as I stared her down, "Really?"

"Yes! What I can't visit my family?" She said standing up. I smiled as she teased back, "Well thats my cue to go." I got up as I walked her out.
"I'll visit soon and don't make a mess!" She walked towards her car as I yelled, "Its my house, you know?!"

I felt my pocket buzz as I pulled out my phone.

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Jared: Hey I got the parts you're missing for one of your bikes if you want to come get them.

Me: Sure I'll stop by later I think I'm gonna take a nap.

Jared: Yeah you can stop by late just text me I'll probably be awake.

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I looked back at my phone as I drove back home from Jared's house. (12:53 am)  God it's  late I knew I shouldn't have token that nap. But at least I can start fixing that bike in the morning. I continued driving as I realized I would have to pass Vera's neighborhood to go home. I slowed down as I slightly pressed the brake.

I looked at the side of the road seeing a figuire moving and falling onto the floor. I quickly slammed the brakes as I rubbed my eyes. Shit I must be dreaming. What the fuck? I began changing gears as I looked over again this time more clearly seeing it wasn't my imagination. I pulled up closer to see if it was some sort of animal who was injured.

I turned on my high beams as I flashed them onto the figure. Lo and behold it was indeed injured. Except it was fucking Landon.

Slamming the door behind me I ran next to him as I knelt down. "Landon?" "O-Oh shit are you god?"