Once a Love Story

Chapter 9 - Jacob

Tessie P.O.V

I was packing my bag before going to bed. Mom and I was going on a little vacation to visit grandpa. She told me to be ready tomorrow at 10 am, so I packed now to be sure to get it all. When I was done packing everything, I laid on the bed. I checked my phone to see, if Ann had replied to my text. She had, of course.

"I'm gonna miss you this week, but I hope you get a great trip! Say hey from me to your grandpa!"

I smiled and texted her back.

"I am also gonna miss you! I hope you will have a great week! Don't worry, I will remember to say hi from you!"

I sent it and then changed into my pajamas and went to bed. Tomorrow will be a long day, I can feel it.

I woke up late, so I was really stressed! Mom was on work and would be picking me up 10 am, so I have to be ready! I showered, changed to my clothes, brushed my hair, did my make up and packed the last things. I didn't have time to eat breakfast, but oh well! I hurriedly took my shoes and jacket on, and as soon as I stepped out of the house, mom was already waiting. I hurried into the car and took the seatbelt on. Mom smiled at me. "Do you have everything?" I nodded. "Okay, then here we go" she said while starting the car. "So, was it a stressful morning?" she ask. "Why do you ask?" I look at her and she smiles. "Your hair isn't brushed all through, your shoelaces isn't tied and you still looks really tired" I look down on my shoes. She's right. I sigh and smile tired. "I slept over, so I didn't have that much time" She nods. "Then, are you ready to visit grandpa?" I nod. "Of course! I miss him!" That wasn't a lie, I really do miss him. He lives far away from us, so we don't get to him that often. The last time I saw him was probably at my 13 years birthday, so it already been 4 years! I hope he's doing okay, I mean, he lives alone after grandma died. He moved since the last time we visited him, so I'm excited to see his new house.

After a while talking with mom, I searched for my phone in my pocket. It was not there? I turned around and reached out after my bag. I searched the bag, but it wasn't there either. Did I forget it at home? I can't believe I forgot my phone! I sigh and look out the window. This was gonna be a long ride.

A fell asleep and slept the whole ride. My mom woke me up a little before arriving at my grandpas. When we arrived, I saw grandpa stand in the front door waving at us. I smile and wave to him through the window. As mom parked, I ran out to hug grandpa. He hugged me back and smiled happily. "Hello Tessie, how you grown since last time!" I pull out and smile at him. "I really missed you, grandpa!" I hug him again and he laugh happily. My mom comes up to us with all our bags. "Uhm, Tessie? Some help, please?" I walk over to her and takes my bag from her. She smiles to grandpa. "Hey dad, how are you?" They hug, but it didn't last as long as my hug with him. "Oh fine, fine. I already got used to live here" mom looks up at the house and smile. I look at it to. It's a light blue house with two floors. "Let's go inside" grandpa says while opening the door. We follow him into the hall, which is really big! There is a staircase to upstairs and four doors, leading to different rooms. "Wow" I gasp while looking at the ceiling. "I's really big!" While looking around, mom and grandpa takes off their shoes and walk to one of the doors. "Just leave your baggage there, I'll show you around" grandpa says. I hurried to takes my shoes and follow them. He show us the kitchen, the dining room, the two living rooms, the bathroom and an office. "Why the office?" mom ask. Grandpa didn't work, so why indeed. He smiled. "Did you think I could live all alone is such a big house?" mom and I look at each other. "Do you mean, you live with someone?" I ask. Grandpa nod. "There lives a man named John here with his son" I nod. "So this office is John's?" mom ask and grandpa nod. "He works at a newspapers company" "Oh I see, so that's why" mom says and smile. "So when can we meet them?" she ask. "John is on work and Jacob is in school, so tonight" I opened my eyes. "J-Jacob? School? H-how old is he?" Grandpa smiles teasingly at me. "He is 17 years, just like you" I can't believe I am going to live together with a boy on my age... in a whole week!? 

William P.O.V

I was restless. Alex wasn't in school, of course. Ben and Matt was the same. They didn't know what to do without Alex. After lessons, I looked around after Tessie. She was nowhere to be seen. I walked into the cafeteria to see, if she was there. I caught Ann standing in the cue in the cafeteria. I walked over to her and poked her shoulder. She turned around and looked surprised at me. "Hey, where is Tessie?" I asked. "Oh, she is visiting her grandpa, so she won't come to school this the rest of this week and next week" Ann say. I nod. So she isn't here? I turned around and walked away.

Tessie P.O.V

I was done packing out and sat on the bed. Grandpa had shown me to this room and said that this was where I was going to sleep. It's an open room upstairs with a window out to the garden. I looked at the door. I was really curious about the boy, who lives here too. Grandpa said he is my age. I stood up and looked out the window. It has started to rain.

I walked downstairs and into the kitchen, where mom and grandpa sat. They talked about moms work, but as soon as they saw me come, they smiled. "Are you hungry?" grandpa ask and stood up. I nodded. It was about dinnertime and I haven't eaten anything yet. After all, I didn't have time for breakfast. Grandpa opened the fridge and took out a cake. "This is a cake baked by Jacob. He said that I should give it to you" He laid the cake on the table, as I sat down. So this Jacob can bake? Grandpa found three plates and spoons and laid it on the table. The cake was really delicious!

We ate the whole cake. I got the job to wash the plates and spoons, so I did. As I washed it, I heard a door opened from the hall. "I'm home!" I heard an unfamiliar voice shout. I laid the plate, which I was currently washing, and walked to the door to the hall. It was a boy with dark, brown hair and a really thin figure. He stood with his back to me, so I couldn't see his face. He was hanging his jacket up and took his shoes off. He was about to turn around, so I hurried back to the sink. Why did I hide? As I stood there asking myself that, I didn't realize he was sneaking up at me. "Hey, my name is-" "AH!" I got a shock and spilled the water from the sink over him. As I looked at , wet from the water, I blushed out of embarrassment. "I-I'm SO sorry!" I shouted as I hurried to find a dishtowel. "I really didn't do that on purpose! I am so sorry!" I kept apologizing, but he didn't say anything. He just kept looking down on himself. I really am stupid and clumsy! I found the dishtowel and handed it to him. He looked at it, then at me. He smiled and took it. "Thanks" he said as he dried himself with the dishtowel. "Not at all, I mean, it was my fault for this even happening!" I said as I looked at him. His eyes were green and he had a really gorgeous smile. "Let me guess, your Tessie?" he looked up at me, as I looked away, embarrassed for staring at him. "Y-yes" He threw the dishtowel on the table and reach out his hand. "I'm Jacob. I live here with my father and your grandpa" I looked at his hand. His hand was really big, but thin. He shake his hand and I realized I stared at his hand. "Y-yeah! I'm Tessie" I said nervously, while taking his hand and shake it. "I know" I giggled, as I blushed even more. How could this get any worse?

After the awkward first meeting with Jacob, I went up to my room. I can't believe I spilled water on him and all that. How can I possibly face him now? I jump into the bed and look up at the ceiling. What should I do? I can't believe I forgot my phone at home! I roll over, so I lay on my stomach. What is there to do now? I am too afraid of leaving my room, because I may bump into Jacob. I gave out a heavy sigh and sits up. "I'm booored!" I say childishly. I look around the room. There is a dresser with a mirror on it beside the window. I stand up and look in the dresser. There are some clothes from long ago, probably my mom's old clothes from when she was young.

Jacob P.O.V

Harris (Tessie's grandpa) is sitting at the dinner table, reading newspaper. Laura (Tessie's mom) is standing at the stove, making dinner. She sees me and smile. "Hello, you must be Jacob" she reach out her hand and I take it and shake. "I am, glad to meet you! You must be Laura? I heard a lot about you" I say. Laura smiles and look at Harris. Then she giggles and look at me again. "My daughter, Tessie is in her room. Have you met her yet?" I nod as I giggle over the memory. "I have, she really is charming, on her on way" Laura laughs and take her hand back to continue making the dinner. "She does, she really do" she says proud, but then her face darkens. "You have to be nice to her, because she has been through a lot lately" I feel the sadness from Laura and my curiosity starts to prick me. Laura smile again and look at me. "Can you get her down? Dinner is ready" I nod and walk towards the stairs.

Tessie P.O.V
I stood in front of the dresser and looked at myself in the mirror. I was bored to death, so changed to my mom's old clothes, just to see if it fits me. It doesn't. It looks terrible! It was her so of course it look terrible. As I turn around the mirror and pose some funny poses. This is kind of fun, I think and turn the stereotype on. I found my mom's old CD's and played them. As I dance around, looking ridiculous, I don't realize the door open. Only when I twirl and see someone standing in the door, I realize someone is watching me. Worse is, it's JACOB!!! I blush, as he stands amused over my performance. Could this be more embarrassing!?