KASSIE'S POV
I stand there shocked at who I see in front of me. “JAKE!” I yell jumping on him. I wrap my legs around him and hug him as he laughs and hugs back holding me up, “Hey shorty, long time no see,” He says setting me down. I smile, “You scared the shit out of me... Was dragging me away really necessary, I thought you were a kidnapper,” I say with a smile. He laughs, “Sorry, you know I love to make things more exciting,” he said as we walk along the beach. I shake my head in amusement, “What are you doing back in town?” I asked looking at him. He looks at the water, “I missed it here... I mean, it has been six years, I missed my best friend,” he says with a smile. I laugh, Jake was a childhood friend of mine. One of the few people who actually knew my real parents and everything. We grew up together, so when he moved about six years ago I was lost. He was like a brother to me, he was my rock after the accident. I smiled at him, “Well, where are you staying?” I asked. He smiled, “A house, where else,” he joked. I pushed him playfully, “Still as sarcastic as ever Jacob,” I teased. He laughs and picks me up running along the beach. I scream, “Put me down,” as I laugh. He drops me in the sand, “There I dropped you,” he says with a smirk. I grab his arm and pull him down next to me. After we stop laughing he speaks, “My mom got a house next to yours,” he says. My smile fades and I sit up and look at my hands that I placed in my lap, “I don't live there anymore,” I choke out. He sits up and puts an arm around me, “What happened?” He asked. I look out at the water as a tear trickles down my cheek, “Kenzie died of cancer a few years back... So Daniel had a break down, we joined the army... Anyways, over the summer his squad got bombed and he didn't make it,” I said as more tears came. Jake pulled me into his arms and hugged me, “It's alright Kass..... Wait, where's Cody then?” he said pulling away. I look at him, “At our aunts house... I'm not allowed to see him until i'm 18 she says.. I'm a bad influence on him I guess,” I manage to get out without breaking down.
After we chatted for another hour I realized I better get back before Becca freaks. “Well, as much as I love having you back, Becca is going to flip shit on me if I am home late,” I said as he pulled me up. He smiled, “Becca... I have to see her, I missed her too you know,” He says. I laugh and jump on his back, “On ward,” I yell. He shakes his head and chuckles. Once we get to the house he sets me down, “Alright, just to warn you her parents are as crazy as ever,” I say as I go to open the door. “Wait!” he shouts taking my face in his hands. I look at him weird, what is he doing? I see his smile fade, “What happened to your face?” he asked letting me go. Oh crap I forgot the bruise wasn't fully gone, “Nothing, you know I am clumsy and fell,” I said opening the door only to be tackled by Becca. “Where the hell have you been... I was worried sick about you... Blake and I found your phone cracked, then we freaked and called the boys they are all out looking for you,” She says all in one breath holding me down. I hear Jake laugh behind us. Becca's head snaps out and she looks shocked, “Holy, fudge, no way!” She squeals jumping off me and into Jakes arms. She wraps her legs around him like I did and hugs him as if her life depended on it. I get up and brush off dirt and grass from my cloths, “Now, if you would let me explain... I was walking home when someone decided to grab me and scare me half to death...” I pause, “Wait my phones broken... JACOB ANDERSON! You owe me a new phone,” I shout at him with a smile. He chuckles while setting Becca down, “I will get right on that,” he says. Becca smiles, “Why didn't you tell us you were back in town,” she says hitting his chest. He places his hand on the spot she hit, “Ouch, still violent as ever,” he teases.
We decided it was to breezy outside so we move inside... Big mistake. “Oh my! Jacob Anderson is that you,” Jade says with a smile as she hugs him. Jake smiles, “Sure if Jade... Thought i'd stop by and say hi to my second family,” he says letting her go. Jade's like a mother to jake too, he has his rough spots at home so he came here a lot when we were younger. “Well, it's good to have you home,” she says as she goes back tot he kitchen. Jake laughs, “You're mom is so cool Becca,” he says. Becca just rolls her eyes, “Try living with the freak,” she says sitting on the couch. The door bell rings and Becca jumps up, “Oh, thats the boys be ready because they will either be pissed, upset, or thankful your alive,” she warns as she disappears into the hall. I turn and look at Jake, “Sorry for what you're probably about to see,” I say turning back to the hall opening. “We didn't find her,” I hear Chris say sadly. I hear can hear Becca say something but its to low. “WHAT!” I hear them all yell. Then they all come running into the room, Blake picks me up and spins me. He sets me down and holds my face checking if I am hurt, “Blake,” I say calmly but he's still looking. I grab his face and make him look at me, “I'm alright... I wasn't in an danger,” I say with a chuckle. “Why would you laugh at a time like this?” Ryan says leaning on the wall with Seth, Sam, and eric. “Yeah, we thought Jace got you or Carson,” Chris say holding Beccas hand. “Carson's in town again,” Jake says. Everyone turns toward him. I feel Blakes grip around my waist tighten, “Oh, Jacob, these are my friends, Chris Aka Becca's boyfriend, Ryan, Seth, Sam, Eric, and this is my boyfriend Blake, guys this is Becca and mines best friend Jake,” I say excited. The guys all do their weird head nod thing.
