So how's your day? A familiar voice behind Gabriella asked.
Turning around she saw Jacob, and he was dressed in a navy blue tank top, ripped jeans, and very ratty sneakers smiling down at her.
He looked up and down at Gabriella, she was wearing an long sleeved white blouse, black and white skirt, black pumps, with a layer of black beads, silver chains, and a huge ornate locket hanging from her neck. Her long, wavy black hair was swept up in a very messy bun at the back of her head and she had small silver balls in her ears.
Jacob thought she looked beautiful, Gabriella was thinking the same of Jacob. Oh, just the usual singing in math class and getting in trouble for it, Gabriella said as she reached her locker. I thought I heard your voice through the vents, Jacob replied, leaning against the locker next to hers.
So how did you enjoy the party last night? Gabriella asked casually, turning to Jacob.
I enjoyed it very much. I mean, I had a really pretty girl kiss me and Jacob began. And you ran out on the pretty girl you kissed last night Gabriella finished for him.
You aren't mad about that, are you? Jacob asked.
Not mad, more confused. I mean, I wasn't that bad, was I? Gabriella answered.
No, not bad at all. Actually, that was the best kiss I've ever had Jacob told her honestly.
Then why did you run out on me, if it was the best kiss you've ever had? Gabriella asked, crossing her arms over her chest.
It's complicated, Jacob answered with a sigh. Complicated.
As in you can't handle being in a relationship with you?
Because if that's the case, then I'll, Gabriella began.
Look I want to be in a relationship with you ok?
I just can't forget somethings and being with you, it's easy to forget, Jacob interrupted her.
Forget what?
Did you have another girlfriend?
Do I remind you of her? Gabriella asked.
Trust me, you're nothing like my last but I can't let you know some things, because they're so personal and hugely dangerous to know Jacob assured Gabriella.
Like what? Gabriella pressed but Jacob just shook his head and looked away from her.
Fine. Don't tell me. Just keep lying and saying how you want to be with me when really, that's not true. You're scared, Jacob. I can tell. Of what, I don't know, and I want to know. If you could, please, just trust me Gabriella said, reaching out and taking Jacob's hand into hers. Jacob didn't look at her as he said, I want to. I really want to trust you, but I just met you and it's frustrating knowing you think I'm playing you when really I want to tell you the truth and be with you but I can't. If you knew the truth, you wouldn't want to be with me. Gabriella let go of Jacob's hand and stepped back. She stared at him, looking so conflicted about their situation. This had to be summed up. So she began to sing.
Get real
Who you playing with?
I never thought love could be like this
This was supposed to be the best
When you say that you want me
I just don't believe it
You're so ready to give up
And never take a chance
But what if I need you, baby?
Would you even try to love me?
Or would you find some lame excuse
To never be true?
What if I said I loved you
Would you be the one to run to?
Or would you watch me walk away,
Without a fight?
Every time I speak
You try and stop me
(yeah, yeah, yeah)
'Cause every little thing I say is wrong
(yeah, yeah, yeah)
You say it's dangerous to know
Still I wanna know
If you really need me
And why you're pushing me away
Maybe I'm just hoping
That you'll change your mind and tell me
What if I need you?
But what if I need you, baby?
Would you even try to love me?
Or would you find some lame excuse
To never be true?
What if I said I loved you?
Would you be the one to run to?
Or would you watch me walk away
Without a, oh baby, what if I need you?
(What if I need you?)
Yeah, yeah
What if I need you?
What if, What if I need you?
What if I need you?
Oh, oh, what if I need you?
I need you, you, you
With that, Gabriella walked away, though it felt like by doing so, she was ripping half of her soul away from her. Jacob watched her go, feeling half of his soul walk away with her and he realized with horror the meaning of such a feeling.
