Prophecies: The Grey

Choosing You

I can't look at him. Not because he turned me into a werewolf -I got over that- but because he kissed me. And I can still feel his full lips on mine. And right now, I don't like it. I am not dating him. So, why would he kiss me? Accidental? No, that doesn't happen. He meant it. He wanted me to know 'hey, Jade, I still like you, as you know. But I can't live without you', and like I haven't spotted that before...

The first bell rang signaling everyone in the gates. Which means, we have ten minutes before class starts. Damon stood there stunned for a second, wordless, but he smiled anyway then started to walk at my pace. Jacob is right in front of me and he is smiling, showing all of his teeth. I guess he's happy to see me again? "Hey," Jacob said coming to the right of me putting his left arm over my right shoulder. "Why have you been gone so long?" he asked. Damon was a little behind me, I guess he is letting me have privacy? And maybe some Friends.

My face turned bright red. I smiled big, "I am okay." I told him, "I am. I was only gone because...I had to sort things out with my family" I say very vaguely.

"So, Jade, I was wondering if you'd like to go to the movies one time," Jacob said still smiling at me. I loved how happy he always is. "I mean, it doesn't have to be the movies. We can go bowling, ice skating, take a walk. Whatever you want." Damon suddenly sped up and walked fast in head of me. He went to the grass and stood there watching me from afar. He scanned my face and turned around; I guess not wanting to see me. Jealousy? Seriously? I get asked to go somewhere, and jealousy hit him instantly. It's not like we have anything anymore.

"Uh. Yeah. Sure." I shook my head trying to clear my thoughts. "Movies is fine" Jacob's eyes lit up and made him look even hotter than he already is.

"Great." he said. I looked over at Damon and he was looking at me again, but all he did was roll his eyes and let his face get red. Like it's not obvious he is jealous... "Tomorrow, since it is Friday tomorrow, I think that'll be good. Around twelve-ish? A.M. Not P.M. I can pick you up. Where do you live? Trust me, I am not a stalker. Just a guy wanting to date an amazing girl." I smiled and felt a blush run through my whole face, probably making me look like a cherry. I wasn't ever one to really be called amazing other than by one guy. Damon. Where do I live? I don't know. Difficult to say... I live in an apartment temporarily, until the old house is fixed up because I decided not to live with my family anymore? I can't say any of that. Do I lie? Jacob hasn't done anything wrong. He doesn't deserve to be lied to like that, though.

Without thinking I said, "No. That's all right. I'll meet you there."

"Ah." he sighed, leaned into my ear and whispered, "You think I'm a crazy stalker don't you?" I didn't expect that.

"No!" I yelled, "Not at all! I just... I..." I sighed, "It's difficult. Trust me, I trust you, and I know you’re not a stalker." I told him trying my best not to smile. Which, right now, it is actually really hard. He thinks I think he is a stalker because of mistake words I didn't even plan out very well.

"Jade," Jacob said laughing, "Calm down. It was just a joke." I sighed in relief. And I thought I messed everything up... Jacob is sweet and I didn't want to mess up a friendship I can have. And who knows, maybe I really do want to go on this date. For a second, I was having second thoughts, but not anymore. I want to give him a shot. Doesn’t he deserve at least that?

The rest of the day went quickly, and before I knew it, I open my eyes and I am lying on my bed in the apartment. I don't even remember getting into the car and leaving on the way here so what makes it possible I am passed out on my own bed? I glance quickly at the clock and clearly, it says, 12:30 p.m. I push my body off my bed as quickly as possible and start breathing heavy. I am late! I can't miss the date with Jacob. I have wanted to do this and this would be fun if I am not too late. I mean, I am a half an hour late. Is he still there? Is he still waiting? Possibly. It's worth a try, right? I step on the floor and grab out an outfit and put on mascara. I am not all fancied up at all. I am just in skinny jeans and a plain old t-shirt. I rush out the door and Damon hopped in the front to drive me there.