Chapter 25

"You lost pup?".

Making a face I rolled my eyes.

Pup?

"Pete's just kidding Leah. You waiting on Alanna?". Jack asked.

"Yeah". I felt uncomfortable at the way they were staring at me.

"We don't bite sweetheart". Pete smirked.

"Speak for yourself". Another one piped up.

"Pete, Ricky get inside". Jack hissed.

"Because that wasn't awkward". I sighed taking out my phone.

"They're just messing around. Don't take it personal". Jack grinned. "I'll send Alanna out unless you
want to come in?".

Absolutely not.

"No it's fine I'll wait out here". If she took any longer I'd end up catching a cold. I did wonder where Jake
was though I hadn't heard from him all day. Not that I needed to hear from him right enough.

"Sorry Leah I got caught up. You ready to go?". Alanna came rushing down the path.

"Yes I'm freezing".

"How was school, did I miss much?". She asked as she pulled out of our street.



"Nah nothing exciting. Everything okay with you?". I wanted to ask her about Jake but at the same time
I didn't. She would just jump to conclusions.

"Yeah everything's fine. Did Ryan cancel on you?". As she pulled up to the diner I sighed. The last time
I was here wasn't great.

"He had to go to practice but I think he's coming over tomorrow how come?". I didn't see how Ryan and
I hanging out was anyone's business.

"No reason". She smiled parking her car and turning the engine off. "I'm starving". As we entered the
diner I breathed a sigh of relief when I noticed it wasn't busy.

Sitting in a booth at the back I opened the menu to see what I could eat. I like this booth because I
could see who was coming and going.

"I'm getting chilli cheese fries, a spicy chicken burger and a chocolate milkshake. Have you decided
yet?".

"I want it all". I laughed. I loved food. "I'll have the bacon and cheese fries, jalapeño poppers, a
cheeseburger with loads of pickle and a strawberry milkshake". Closing the menu I slipped it back into
the holder.

"No wonder he likes you". She smirked. "I'll be back".

How did I ask her about Jake? How did I slip him into the conversation without her overreacting?

"Hopefully we don't have to wait to long". Hopefully not I was starting to feel sick.

"Are you coming to the beach tomorrow?". She asked just as our milkshakes arrived. The older lady
that served them couldn't stop staring at me.



"You're a beautiful little thing". She smiled. "Alanna tell that boy he better come by and see me".

"Who was that?". I asked as she walked away.

"Oh that's June she owns this place".

"Does she want a piece of Jake too?". I laughed taking a sip of my milkshake.

Laughing she shook her head. "June and her husband are really good friends of our parents. They've
knew each other for years. So are you coming to the beach?".

The last time we were meant to go to the beach it didn't happen. Was this time going to be any
different?

"I don't know I mean-..."

"It'll be fun Leah and it's Friday a start to the weekend". She smirked cutting me off.

"You said that the last time and look what happened". I could see our food coming.

"That won't happen this time though I promise. So are you in?". As the lady placed our food on the
table the door chiming caught my attention. My insides twisted when I saw him. His arm was thrown
over Jessica's shoulder.

They were loud.

Dropping my gaze I stared at my food. I didn't have a right to be jealous but I don't think I was. I think I
was more annoyed. He was here with her tonight and expected to take me on a date tomorrow?

He had some nerve.

Taking the top off my burger I started eating the pickles separately.



"You okay?". Alanna asked. I don't think she realised he was here.

"Yeah". I smiled. I knew he was staring at me I could feel it. "Are you coming to school tomorrow?".

"I'm no longer rooting for him". She glared at where he was sitting. "I'm sorry Leah". She had no reason
to be sorry. I wasn't his girlfriend and I wasn't interested in becoming his girlfriend.

"It's not your fault he's a slag". I laughed. "Besides he never stood a chance". I winked. "Damn
straight". She laughed "Let's take a selfie". Moving closer she took out her phone. "This ones for the
gram". She smirked.

"There". She grinned. "Sexy, single and ready to mingle". I shook my head. "I love it". She squealed a
little to loud for my liking. "You really are beautiful Leah".

Glancing at the photo I made a face. "Oh yeah messy hair and thick ass glasses. That screams sexy". I
grinned .Pushing my plate to the side I finished off my milkshake.The loudness and laughter coming
from their table was starting to get on my nerves.

"How about we get coffee and then we head home?". She asked slipping her phone into her pocket.
That sounded good to me.

"Cappuccino for me please". Raking through my bag I took out my own phone. Lana had messaged
me.

'Remember me bitch?! Are you lost? Did something happen to you?! I miss you :(.'

She had also attached a photo of the two of us at the beach living our best life. I hadn't spoken with her
since I got here. Yes I had only been here a few days but still she was my bestie.

'Sorry Lana! Trying to settle in and get used to being here. I miss you loads'



I needed to see if she would visit on the holidays. I didn't want to lose contact with her. We had been
best friends since first grade.

"I just got them in takeaway cups. Let's get out of here before I throw up. Look at her, look how hard
she's trying to get his attention. Desperate much?".

"Alanna".

"What? She's a bitch everyone knows it".

Rolling my eyes I took my coffee from her. "Let's just go home".

...

"I can't believe he was with her tonight". As we pulled up outside my house I unclipped my seat belt.
"He's a bloody idiot Leah".

"Why are you so annoyed by it? He can date who he likes we aren't a thing Alanna".

"I know". She groaned "But I want you to be".

"I'll see you tomorrow". Heading inside my gran and George were on the couch watching a movie.
Taking off my jacket and my shoes I dropped my bag on the stairs.

"Did you have a good time honey?".

"I did. I'm going to get a drink and then head to bed. I'll see you in the morning". Falling onto my bed I
scrolled my way through Facebook. I smiled when I seen that Alanna had uploaded the photo she took
of us tonight.

'You awake?'



'No'

Where was Jessica? No I wasn't getting jealous he could do what he wanted. Who was I kidding he
pissed me off by taking her out but again that was nothing to do with me.

Why was I letting him get inside my head? Groaning I grabbed my remote turning my tv on. Stripping
off my clothes I pulled on my pjs and got into bed. Propping up my pillows I grabbed my phone as it
started ringing.

He didn't give up.

"I'm sleeping". Hearing him chuckle I smiled.

"You looked good tonight princess".

"What do you want Jake?".

"Just checking what time I should pick you up tomorrow".

Was he joking?

"You're kidding right?". He couldn't seriously think he was still taking me out. "I'm not going out with
you".

"Yes you are. I'll pick you up at 7".

"I'm being serious Jake I'm not going. I'm not becoming you're new flavour of the month".

"What are you talking about?".

"You really think I'm going to let you take me on a date when you were out with Jessica tonight?".



"It wasn't a date Leah and she invited herself".

"Yeah I'm not buying it. Goodnight Jake". I hung the phone up before he could respond.

I showed him.

"It wasn't a date Leah and she invited herself".
"Yeah I'm not buying it. Goodnight Jake". | hung the phone up before he could respond.

| showed him.



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