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Neighbours	By : That-Girl-Han Category: Twilight Series > AU/AR > Het > Het Views: 2455 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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"Aw, he's lovely." Jennifer cooed as she stroked Buddy. "And so soft. I wish my hair was as soft as his fur…"
"Yeah…Jacob brushes him like a million times a day. Not to mention he bought special expensive shampoo for when he baths Buddy." I rolled my eyes. "He completely spoils that dog."
Jen looked up at me, her lips pursed. "Things between you and him still shit?"
I nodded and nervously rubbed my palms together. "I…I don't know how to fix it." My eyes dropped to the table. "Or if I even want to."
"Of course you do!" Jennifer sat up properly and leaned across the round table in the kitchen. "I know things feel a little difficult, but I promise you, it will get better. You're just going through a rough patch."
"I don't know." I said a little hesitantly. "It feels…more serious than that."
Jennifer pursed her lips. "You know what you two need? A little holiday. You're both stressed, it's only natural you'll be down each other's throat."
I sighed and looked down at Buddy who was laying on the kitchen floor with a rubber bone between his tiny paws. He's mouth was far too small to fit around the bone but that didn't stop him having ago. "I don't know, Jen. We can't just go jetting off."
"It isn't jetting off." She said seriously. "You both need time to heal. Trust me."
I sat back in my chair. "We can't. I'm not sure we could afford it." It wasn't an excuse but it sure sounded like one.
"Ness," Jennifer raised an eyebrow. "How many times have we gone away to Spain for a long weekend because the prices are cheaper when it's last minute?"
She did have a good point. Sometimes when we both had a bit of extra cash, we'd look for flights and hotels for the weekend coming; it was always surprisingly cheaper. I guess hotels want to be full, even if that means they slash prices.
"I suppose so." I agreed pursing my lips. "But Jacob won't leave Buddy. He only got him."
"Dex and I will have him." She smiled as she leaned over to stroke Buddy again. "Because you're just adorable! Yes, you are. Yes you are!"
"I'm not sure he'll even want to go. He hardly speaks to me now as it is, unless he's grunting at me because I stole the quilt in the night."
Jennifer sat properly and gave me a look. "Alright, how about me and Dex come along too? That way it'll be more casual. No pressure."
"Then who's going to look after Buddy?" I asked as I folded my arms.
Jennifer shrugged. "We'll find someone to look after him. That isn't a big problem." She took a sip from her mug. "So…are you in?"
"Maybe." I blew out a breath. "Alright. I suppose it couldn't hurt to get away for a bit."
"Good." She nodded firmly. "He's worried about you, you know." She added as if an afterthought.
"What?" I felt my face crinkle.
"He text me the other day. Apparently he found you passed out on the bed holding an empty bottle…" Her features softened as did her voice. "Ness, do you need help?"
I instant reaction was shock. Was she asking me if I had a drinking problem? Because I didn't. I know I don't. Loads of people have a few glasses when they're stressed, it's nothing.
"No," I shook my head. "Of course I don't."
"OK," Jennifer said slowly. "But you know that if you need help or someone to talk to then I'm here. Drinking isn't a solution."
"I know!" I said a little more harshly than I intended. "Look, I don't have a problem, OK? I'm fine."
"Alright, Ness." Jennifer clasped her hands together and changed the subject, which I was grateful for. "This weekend, then? I can get Friday and Monday so it won't be a problem for me. I'm pretty sure Dex could pull some strings." Jennifer went on, no longer talking to me but rather herself. "Then all I gotta do is check with various travel agents…look for best prices…I think we'll go to Mojacar, it's always nice there. Mmm, thinking about it," She looked at me. "We should probably go to Primark then. I'll need some new clothes."
"Yeah, that's a good idea." I nodded. "I need a new bikini; I got a hole in the crotch. Not attractive." I chuckled lightly to myself.
Jennifer joined in as well. "Eeck, no doubt. I don't even want to know how you managed to get a hole there." She smiled darkly. "Right then," she stood up. "Let's go tell the boys, shall we?"
I grumbled as I pushed back my chair and followed her in to the front room. Jacob was standing in the middle of the room with his arms crossed watching Dex as he flapped his arms while he pointed to the different corners of the room.
"Honestly, mate, it will blow your hair off!" Dex exclaimed. "The sound system is like…BOOOM! A speaker sits in every corner while the main box is by the TV. I tried to watch Saw with it on but I'm telling you, I had to turn it off after a couple minutes. I'm sure the old bloke next door thought I was murdering someone. It was that loud."
"Really?" Jacob asked, intrigued. "Is it like the cinema?"
"Ten times better. It literally shakes the whole house."
"Hmm." Jacob rubbed his brow. "That could be good for action movies-"
"Sorry, boys." Jennifer interrupted as she walked in the room. The guys turned around and looked at her like she had suddenly transformed in to a unicorn. "But we have something we'd like to tell you."
"Not turning lesbo, are you?" Dex snickered. "Because I'd be surprisingly OK with that – if I can watch."
Jacob gave an uncomfortable smile before dropping it and looking at Jennifer with complete seriousness. "What's up?"
"OK," Jennifer moved forward and brought her hands together, "How would you two like to take a little trip to Spain?" When neither one of the guys responded, Jennifer gave a huff and spoke again. "Aw, c'mon. It'll be fun. The four of us! And if we go this weekend, we'll probably be able to get last minute reservations and flights for next to nothing."
Dex crinkled his nose. "I don't get it – why are we suddenly going Spain?" He asked. "One of you isn't dying or anything?"
"No," Jennifer waved a hand in the hair. "Don't be stupid. After everything that Ness and Jacob have gone through, we'd thought it be nice to catch a little sun and chill."
"Oh." Dex's expression smoothed out. "That sounds pretty cool, eh, Jake?"
Jacob's icy stare turned to me. I felt impossibly awkward when he looked at me like that. But then again, he could always make me feel nervous when he looked at me. "Do you want to go?" He asked me. All eyes turned to me, waiting for my reply.
I gave a shaky nod. "Yes."
"Then I guess we're all going to Spain."
I still couldn't quite believe we were actually going away for the weekend, and in such short time. Me and Jen had practically raided Primark trying to find some decent holiday clothes in only a couple of days. We had managed to get our flights and accommodation fairly cheap, which wasn't bad. Jacob had practically torn out his hair with panic because he didn't know who would look after Buddy. He had finally got Sue to agree to let Buddy stay there while we were away. I know she was reluctant to take him, since she was convinced Billy would smoosh him with his wheelchair because of his tiny size. Jacob had originally asked Rachel and Paul if they could look after him, Rachel was more than willing but Paul was against it because she is heavily pregnant.
Jacob didn't ask me if I knew anyone who would look after him and I wasn't sure if I was supposed to be offended by that obvious dig at me.
The night before we were due to fly, I rang my Mum and told her about our weekend plans. She seemed quite shocked by our actions. 'It's a little sudden, isn't it? I hope you remembered to pack strong sun block..' She went on and on.
Once I got off the phone to her, I started to pack. Jacob had already sorted out what he was taking while I couldn't decide what which shorts to take. Jean ones or linen ones? I knew it was going to be baking hot but do I choose fashion or being practical?
In the end, I stuffed everything I could in to my case, struggling to shut it while Jacob just looked at me as he easily zipped his up with mounts of space to spear. "Do you want to put some stuff in here?" He asked.
I wiped my forehead with the back of my hand. "No, thanks. It's gonna fit." I stepped back and looked at my black suitcase on the bed before I jumped up and sat on it, trying to get a hold of the zip through my legs. "I've nearly got it…" I poked my tongue out as I tried to reach the zip.
"You'll break it." He warned as he watched on.
"Na, it'll be fin-HA! Did it!" I cheered smugly as I managed to fully close it. Sliding off the case I turned around and put on the little pad lock with a grin.
Jacob let out a little laugh as he picked up his case and set it by the bedroom door. "OK, then." He walked back to the bed and laid down, resting one hand behind his head while the other was on his stomach. "Feels weird without Buddy."
"He'll be fine," I huffed as I tugged my suitcase off the bed. Fuck, that was heavy. I probably shouldn't have packed all those shoes…oh well. It's done now and there's no way I'm opening it back up! "He's probably chasing your dad's wheelchair around."
"Yeah," Jacob chuckled. "What have we got to leave tomorrow morning?"
"By five – the absolute latest. Our flight is at ten past eight." I wheeled my case next to Jacobs.
"OK," he blew out a breath. "We'd better get to bed soon, then."
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Once we got to the airport, we found Dex and Jennifer waiting outside for us. Jennifer was examining her nails while she sat on the big suitcase while Dex was busy looking up at the sky.
"Hi!" I smiled as we got hoped outside the taxi. I paid the driver as Jacob fished out our suitcases from the boot.
"Finally!" Jennifer stood up. "Thought you'd never make it."
"Sorry," Jacob pulled the suitcases behind him as I followed holding the hang luggage. "Crash on the M2- dire traffic. Been waiting long?"
"Not really." Dex said casually. "Let go check in."
Every time I was in an airport, I always got a rush of excitement. I loved travelling around to difference places. The entire place was buzzing with families, business people or couples like ourselves. The queue for check in was quite long, as usual.
"Everyone remember their passports?" Dex said looking at everyone. "Because if not then I'll remember to pick you up a shell from the beach."
"I've got ours." I smiled, patting my bag.
"Yup, got ours too. And our tickets." Jennifer nodded. "Which reminds me… unfortunately, none of us are sitting together." She pursed her lips."
"What?" All three of us said at the same time.
"Well, what do you expect?" She narrowed her eyes at all of us. "We left it to last minute. Besides, it's only for two hours, it won't kill you."
"Fine." Dex practically growled. "But if any of us gets a seat next to Angelina Jolie then I call dibs, OK?"
"Oh, get real." Jennifer laughed. "Angeline Jolie on a flight to Spain on economy? Don't think so, sunshine."
"And besides, I'm pretty sure she'd sit next to Brad." I raised my eyebrows at him.
"Nah," he shook his head. "She wouldn't be able to resist this!" He motioned to his body with sudden hip thrusting.
Jacob threw back his head and began to laugh. I chuckled along too as Jen slapped his arm.
"Hello, I'm standing right here, you know." She spoke slowly as if speaking to a little child.
"Yeah, I know but its Angelina Jolie. I'm sorry, but if she offered herself to me then… who am I to turn her down?" Throughout the time he was speaking, he kept a straight face. "It just isn't on."
Jennifer shrugged. "Yeah, alright. I'll remember that in case Leonardo Dicaprio realises that I'm his true love."
I snorted. While I wanted to add that if Steven Strait was in the area, he should definitely look me up; I didn't. I didn't want to create any more negative tension between me and Jacob. Luckily, Jennifer changed the subject.
"Before I forget, I wasn't able to book two hotel rooms, so I managed to get a two bed apartment. It's self-catering but it was dirt cheap. And it's right in the middle of the complex near the pool. Plus the beach is only across the road from the complex." Jennifer explained. Since she knew what she was doing, she went ahead and booked everything then when we got back, we'd all split the costs and pay our equal share.
Everyone either nodded or grunted in response. The queue started to move up and before long, we were next in line. Jennifer spoke while I stood behind everyone and just looked idly around. But I couldn't help but steal glances at Jacob. He stood there completely emotionless. He didn't have the lines around his eyes when he smiled that usually lived on his face. In fact, he almost looked uncomfortable. I watched him as he set out suitcases on the little conveyer belt to be weighed and sent off. He caught my eye as he turned back around. I tried to smile at him but I'm not sure if my face cooperated. I probably gave him something more like a grimace.
"Excellent!" Jennifer sang as we stepped away from the counter. "Our flight is in…two hours or so." She looked up from her watch on her wrist. "I suppose we can catch some breakfast or a coffee."
When our flight was called, we practically ran to terminal. Jennifer was humming with excitement, she couldn't wait to catch a tan on her legs while Dex was excited to do nothing but lay on the beach all day. And I was excited for the break myself and Jake needed to catch.
Jen had been right when she said we were sitting together on the flight. Jennifer was sitting next to some tall dark handsome looking man. Lucky bitch. Dex was seated beside a little child, no doubt older than seven or eight. And Jacob was a chair in front of me, sitting beside a elderly women who kept mistaking him for her son then kept leaning her head on his shoulder. I couldn't help but snicker.
At first, I thought I had gotten away pretty lightly, as the seat next to me was empty. I sent a smug smile to Dex as he looked back at me and shook his head. I rested my head against the seat and shut my eyes, deciding that I'd catch a little nap since we had to be out of the house by five AM this morning.
"Urh, excuse me!"
My eyes snapped open as I slowly looked up. A blonde petite woman was struggling to shove her bag in the overhead locker. "Waiter man!" She cried, looking up the aisle for the flight attendant.
"Do you need some help?" I offered politely as her arms started to shake under the weight.
"No, thanks, love. It's their job. Excuse me, mister!" She faced the on-coming attendant. "I cannot get this to fit."
The male attendant gave a nod and took over as the lady dropped her arms and sat herself in the seat next to me with a huff.
"There you go." He said kindly before heading back up the aisle.
"Thank you." She purred. Then once he was out of ear shot, she muttered under her breath. "Fucking useless twat."
I looked out of the window, watching the people run around under the plane. This was going to be the longest two hour flight ever. I almost wished I was sitting next the old woman. Almost.
"Flying alone?"
I looked around and the lady was staring at me with something that would equal a smile if her overly botoxed lips allowed it. "No, I'm with friends and my boyfriend."
"Oh right. I'm flying alone." She told me. "I just had this really bad break up so I'm trying to get over it."
"Ah," I felt a little awkward. "I'm sorry to hear that."
She waved a perfectly manicured hand in the air. "Naw, don't worry about it. He was a little shit. He kept cheating one me."
"Oh." Now I felt really awkward. I trailed off and dropped my eyes. OK, now I really wish that I was sitting next the old lady. At least she'd fall asleep or something.
"Hey, do you know if silicone can pop?" The lady leaned forward and spoke in hushed tones. Her eyes were boring on my face as I processed what she had said.
"I'm sorry, what?"
"Silicone. I heard that they sometimes burst 'cause of the air pressure." She frowned. "I only got mine a few weeks back. It took me years to save up."
I lightly shook my head. "I have no idea what you're talking about…"
"My breasts!" She told me, like she was speaking to an blivering idiot. She even grabbed a hold of them for emphasis. "Six grand on these babies!"
I blinked a couple of times. Wow. She wasn't joking. I mean they did look abit…big; far too big for her frame and not to mention, unnaturally perky. "Oh, right. Ok…"
"Yeah," she looked down at them lovingly. "Best decision, I ever made. If you ever need a place to get yours done, I'd totally recommend Heaven Clinic in Lewisham." She looked up at me.
"Er," I swallowed. "Thanks but I don't think I need to get mine done."
Her eyes went a little wide before dropping to my chest. "Oh..well..power to you." She gave a icy smile before looking away.
What the hell just happened? I glanced down at my chest. What is wrong with my boobs? They're not overly big but they're not small either. And they certainly aren't saggy but then again, they aren't sitting under my chin. Feeling self-conscious, I wrapped my arms around my torso and looked out of the window, hoping that the flight would hurry up and be over.
It dragged. Every second felt like a day. As soon as the pilot announced that we'd be landing shortly, I nearly screamed. The quicker I got off this plane the better. After a while, the lady next to me must have quickly developed some sort of nasal problem from the noises she made when she breathed. Honestly, it was like I was sitting next to Darth Vader.
The hot air smacked me in the face as soon as I took a step off the plane. I knew I had been right to wear shorts with a tank top and a light cardigan. The birds singing in the distance was a nice calming change from the constant sound of a car alarm ringing around our street that had seemed to be on a constant loop for the past few days.
I felt something on the small of my back, I glanced back and Jacob was behind me with a little smile. It took me a while to realise that this was the most Jacob has touched me over the last couple of days.
"How was that for you?" He asked as we headed to baggage claim.
I gave a little shrug and looked up at him. He was starting to grow a five 'o'clock shadow, something I always thought looked good on him. "Fine, I guess. The lady next to me hinted that I need a boob job…"
"What?" His eyes crinkled with a smile, nut only a little one. "Their fine as they are, trust me." He gave my back a gentle squeeze before dropping his hand and striding ahead to meet Dex and Jen, who obviously managed to get off the plane before us.
"That flight has reminded me while I hate children." Dex grumbled, as he looked past us.
Jennifer shrugged with a dark smile. "I quite enjoyed it."
I giggled as the boys went off to collect our bags as they started to make their appearance on the big looped conveyer belt.
"Don't forget to set you clock an hour a head." Jennifer motioned to her wrist watch. "God, half twelve already, where's the day gone?"
"Spent on that flippin' plane." I groaned.
Jennifer slung her bag on her shoulder. "Well, when we get to the complex we could lay by the pool or go to the beach, after we unpack and whatnot. Corr, I'm absolutely melting." She began to wave her hand back and forth in front of her face.
"Tell me about," I blew out a breath as I picked up my hair from the back of my neck. "It's gonna be ten times worse at night. All sticky and gross."
"The place has got air-con. Besides, I'll sleep naked, fuck it."
I gave Jennifer an odd look. "Seriously?"
"Yes." She nodded adamantly. "I know for a fact Dex is gonna pull the 'arh, my balls are all hot and sweaty so I gotta sleep naked.'"
"Right." I dropped my hair and tugged off my cardigan. "And what's your excuse?"
"Sweaty tits."
I let out a throaty laugh. I forgot how Jennifer could make me laugh. "I thought you were gonna say sweaty flaps or something."
We both howled with laughter, my cheeks starting to ache. It didn't take long for the boys to make their way back over, wheeling the cases behind them. Our laughs turned in to giggles under the questionable looks Jacob and Dex were giving us.
"Ready?" Jacob said with a brief smile.
"Yes," Jennifer nodded. "This way."
Dex groaned as we all started to follow Jennifer. "Why do we have to pull the suitcases?"
"Well, I can't speak for Jacob," Jen looked over her shoulder, "But if you want to get lucky this weekend, you'll be a gentleman and carry the suitcase."
We went through the airport quite quickly; passport control was a swift moving line. We managed to get a cab outside the airport too, but not without many difficulties. The cab driver was Spanish and didn't speak a word of English. So, pretty much every single of us took turns in trying to remember our Spanish lessons back in secondary school. We all failed.
"Errr," Jennifer muttered looking at the driver. "Um… Pueblo Indalo, si?" She tried to say it in a Spanish accent to help but I think it just confused him more.
"Do you have it written down somewhere?" I asked, feeling like I might combust at any minute from the heat in the car. Plus it didn't help that I was squashed in the back between Jacob and Dex.
"Yes!" Jen cried as she dived in her bag and pulled out a sheet of paper. She handed it to him and pointed to some words. "Si?"
"Sí, lo sé. Pueblo Indalo complejo." The driver nodded with a smile as he turned over the engine.
"What the hell did he just say?" Dex mumbled.
"I have no idea.." Jennifer shrugged and looked back at us from the passenger seat. "But I heard yes in there."
"Of course you did." I blew out a breath. "That's all you can say."
"You can't say much more." She quipped, narrowing her eyes."
"Yes, I can." I nodded and held up a hand, ticking things off with a finger. "I can ask for water. I can say yes, no and thanks. And I can even say I don't speak Spanish."
"You can't ask for water." Jennifer said. "How many times have you tried that but the waiter couldn't understand you? It doesn't count."
"Yes, it does." I cleared my throat. "Un..vaso..de agua, por favor? See I can tot-"
"Lo sentimos, no tengo nada de agua!" The driver exclaimed, his eyes looking at through the the rear view mirror.
Jacob turned his head towards me. "What did you say?"
I shrugged and pursed my lips. "I think I asked for water, I'm not sure."
"I just hope we get to the complex soon." Jennifer sighed facing forward. "I'm pretty sure I'm leaving arse sweat marks on his seat."
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