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“Eww, that’s gross!” I giggled, watching Jake pour raspberry syrup on his chocolate ice cream.
“Oh come on.” He smiled.  “It’s really not that bad, you should try it.”
“Oh let me think about it, no.” I said sarcastically.
He rolled his eyes playfully, shoving a huge spoon of ice cream in his mouth.
“This is nice.” I admitted, stirring my ice cream.  “You know, hanging out again.”
“I agree.” He smiled.  “I feel like I haven’t talked to you in forever.”
“Yeah.” I slightly laughed, smiling at him.  His smile was so, captivating.  Addicting, even.
“Bree?  Did you hear me?”
“What?” I asked, snapping back into reality.
“Do you want to go for a walk?” He laughed at my attention span.
“Sure.” I said calmly, a little embarrassed.
I stood up slowly, balancing my weight onto my crutches.
 We made our way down towards the beach, and began walking along the shoreline.
“So, how was Maine?” Jake ask hesitantly, shoving his hands into his pockets.
“Good, I guess.” I sighed.  “Lots of new friends.”
He nodded, understanding what I meant.
“But why’d you go?” He asked curiously.
I thought for a second, debating on whether or not I should tell him the truth.
“Well.” I shrugged.  “I guess I just needed to get away.”
“From?”
“This town, my family, an-“
“Me..”  Jake interrupted.
“Yeah.” I said reluctantly.  “Kind of.”
“I don’t know why I acted like I did, Bree.” He admitted, stopping us from walking.  “I was stupid, and selfish, and it was wrong to do what I did.”
I just looked at him, not saying anything.  I thought about saying it was my fault, but honestly, it wasn’t.  This was his turn to apologize.
“Do you think you’ll ever be able to forgive me?”
I then flashed back to all the names he called me, the torture he put me through. No Jake, I will never forgive you, I wanted to scream.  However, I forced a smile on the outside, because it was too late in the game to change the plan.
“I forgive you.” I smiled.
He eyes lit up, and I felt him moving closer to me, pushing loose strands of hair away from my face.  Before I knew it, our lips collided.
And strangely enough?
I didn't want to pull away.
     
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 -Hint-
     “You’re mad aren’t you!” Zoe said worriedly.  “Bree, I can find someone else, really-"
“No!” I said quickly. “Zoe, it’s fine, really, I don’t even like him anymore.”
-Bree's POV-

“Jake, this isn’t your fault, not at all!” I said surprised.  “Jake, y-you saved my life.”
He looked down at me, his eyes glazed over with sorrow.
“No.” He argued.  “I should’ve gotten you off before I took care of myself.  God, I’m so selfish!”
“Jake, stop being so hard on yourself!” I took his hands, holding them in mine.  “What you did was the right thing, stop trying to convince yourself otherwise.”
He sighed, examining my leg that was currently wrapped in gauze.
“The doctor said it’ll be fine in a few days.” I began, knowing his next comment would be about by stitches.  “It’s just a little scrape.”
I smiled at him, trying to give him reassurance, but he was still fully convinced that all of this was his fault.  He gave a weak smile back, and even though I wasn’t the best with judgment, it was clearly fake.
“Maybe I could make it up to you?” He asked, shoving his hands shyly in his pockets.
It wasn’t like Jake to be shy.  Or maybe it was, maybe it was a habit he had picked up in the past 2 years I hadn’t been around.
“I’d like that.” I gave him a sweet smile, while making myself comfortable in the hospital bed.
He smiled back, this time for real.
“We could go get ice cream after this, if that’s alright with you.”
“That sounds great.” I whispered.
“So, it’s a date?” Jake asked hesitantly.
I felt butterflies quickly enter the pit of my stomach.  Even though this was all just meant to be a game of revenge, I couldn’t help but feel excited.
“It’s a date.” I smiled, trying to sound as calm as possible.
“Okay Bree, the doctor says you’re free to go now.” The nurse said, handing me the extra change of clothes Jaycie had brought in for me.
I got changed, avoiding the urge to put pressure on my left leg as much as possible.  I knew that navigating on crutches the next few days wouldn’t be simple, but I was sure that I would be able to manage.
-*-*-*-
“Are you sure you should be going out again already Breanne?”  My mother asked concerned, while standing in the doorway of the bathroom.  “You just got released a half hour ago.”
“I’ll be careful mom, I promise.” I assured her.  “And don’t call me that.”
I ran the straightener through my hair, walking on one leg started to seem a lot easier after I had experienced getting dressed with only one leg.  I had on my new floral dress, that held tight around my waist, and fell just above my knees.  Even though this was only ice cream, it was still suitable for the occasion.
The doorbell suddenly rang, and my mother called me from downstairs.
“Coming!”  I yelled back, taking one last glimpse of myself in the mirror.
Don’t forget what you came back for Bree, I told myself, staring at my reflection.  I limped down the steps with my crutches to meet Jake.  And although my heart raced with excitement, I made sure that I still had a little sanity left in my head.
Reminding me that Jake,
was still the bad guy.
    
Okay, I know this is only chapter 9, but I can't wait for you guys to read chapter 11♥  Chapter 10 is pretty interesting too, in my opinion(:  Also, I realize that last chapter was very similar to a chapter in 'i still love you'.  and i'm sorry, but I didn't really need to be told they were similar..okay, that's all ( : < 3

The number to reach for a hint next chapter is 550 [:

 -Hint-
    His eyes lit up, and I felt him moving closer to me, pushing loose strands of hair away from my face.  Before I knew it, our lips collided.
-Bree's POV-

-Jake's POV-
“Someone page Doctor Rene, stat!” A nurse yelled to a few by standard employee’s."
“Bree, I’m so sorry.” I gripped her hand, squeezing my eyes shut tightly to avoid the tears.
“Can any of you tell me what happened to her?” The nurse asked, observing Bree’s shattered leg.
“S-she was on the jetski.” I muttered.  “And we were about to hit a tree, so I pulled her off, and she hit the prop, and, and.”
I broke down, how could I have been so stupid?  I could have just pulled her off a little further to the left, and we wouldn’t be in this situation.
“Hey, this isn’t your fault.” The nurse comforted me, patting me softly on the back.  “The way I see it, you may have saved her life.  Do you know what could’ve happened if she hit that tree?”
“Well, n-“
“She could’ve died.” The nurse cut me off.  “But you saved her.  And now, with the proper treatment, she’ll be fine again in no time.”
 “Bring her in!” A doctor yelled anxiously.
Bree’s hand released from mine, and a few of the hospital employees cautiously rushed her to the operating room.
I sat down in one of the waiting room chairs, burrying my face into my hands.
-2 HOURS LATER-
-Bree’s POV-
“Where am I?” I asked tiredly, slowly opening my eyes.
I instantly felt a throbbing pain in my right leg, causing me to scream.
“Bree, calm down.  You’re going to be fine.  We just finished stitching up your leg, so it’s going to hurt a little.”  A nurse explained to me.
As I reached to grasp my leg, but the nurse’s hand quickly restrained me from doing so.
“That’s another thing.” She added.  “Don’t touch it, we wouldn’t want the stitches coming open.”
I rolled my eyes, resting my head back on my pillow.
“What exactly happened to me?  I mean, how did I get here?” I asked curiously.
The nurse examined her clip board, looking for some type of identification.
“Well.” She started.  “It says here that a man named Jake Taylor brought you in.   Do you know him?”
I paused for a second, suddenly remembering everything that had gone down.  The jet ski, the tree, Jake yelling.  I should have listened when he told me to slow down.
“Y-yes.” I said reluctantly.  “I know him.”
“Excuse me, nurse?” A lady poked her head through the door to my room.  “Is she ready for visitors?”
The nurse looked at me with wondrous eyes.  I nodded my head slightly, letting her know I was ready.  The woman then left the room, and shortly after, I was greeted by all of my friends.
Everyone gave me hugs, telling me they were so scared, and glad that I was going to be okay, except Jake.  He approached me slowly, with pain filled eyes.
“Bree..” He whispered, hugging me softly.
"I'm so sorry."
   
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 -Hint-
   “So, it’s a date?” Jake asked hesitantly.
I felt butterflies quickly enter the pit of my stomach.  Even though this was all just meant to be a game of revenge, I couldn’t help but feel excited.  
-Bree's POV-

“You tell him girl.” Zoe gave me an approving wink.
I smiled back at her, pleased with Jake’s reaction.
“Hey, look at that!” Jaycie pointed.
We all look towards where she had pointed, seeing a jet ski rental place.
“Anyone got 50 bucks?” Ryan asked, seeing the rental fees.
I pulled out two twenties and a ten from my bag, handing them to Ryan.
“It’s the least I can do.” I smiled.
We paid for the Jet Ski’s, then placed our things in the rental lockers.
“Who’s riding with who?” Zoe asked.  “We only had enough to rent 3 Jet Ski’s for 2 hours.”
Jaycie quickly clung to Noah, making it pretty clear who she would be riding with.  Jaycie stepped over to Ryan’s side, which only left me with Jake.  He gave me a small smile, and it only felt right to give him one in return.  I didn’t want to make this anymore awkward than it had to be.
“That settles that.” Ryan said, giving us each a Jet Ski key.  “Let’s go!”
We all rushed down to the jet skis, claiming the one we wanted.  I picked out a bright neon green one, and being that Jake was a guy, he didn’t really mind the color.
“Do you know how to work this?” I giggled, trying to put the key into the ignition.
Sure, I was being a bit of a flirt, but it was all part of the plan, right? Jake laughed; helping me put the key in the correct way.  I then climbed onto the Jet Ski, and Jake climbed on right behind me.  His body was pressed up tight against mine, even though there was clearly enough room on the set.
“Better hold on.” I turned around, smiling at him.  Our lips nearly touched.  “I’m a crazy driver.”
“Whatever you say.”  He teased, wrapping his arms around my toned waist.
The gentle touch of his strong hands gave an instant flashback of all those memories 2 years ago.  All the summer nights I had tried so hard to forget.  No Bree, stop it.  Just drive.
I twisted the throttle, and the Jet Ski took off.  We instantly became soaked as I made sharp turns and hit rapid speeds.
“Slow down Bree!” Jake said in an almost serious tone.
“Why?” I laughed.  “You scared?”
“Slow down!”  Jake said more sternly.
“Oh settle dow-"
“Bree, lookout!” Jake screamed.
As I looked ahead, the image of a large half broken tree trunk came into view.  I tried to swerve, but I couldn’t.  It was too late.  Jake held my waist tightly, trying to pull me off of the Jet Ski, and save me from the collision.
As he pulled me off of the slippery black leather seat, we plunged into the cold ocean water.
I could taste the salty flavoring seep into my taste buds, and the sharp metal Jet Ski propeller,
  piercing into my leg.
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 I broke down, how could I have been so stupid?  I could have just pulled her off a little further to the left, and we wouldn’t be in this situation. 
 
-----Jake's POV----

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“Wake up Bree; it’s almost 10:30!” My mom shouted up the steps.
I slowly opened my eyes, angry at the fact that my mom was waking me up so early.  Normally, I would wake up around 11:30, even noon sometimes, but not today, apparently.  I crawled out of bed, picking up my phone that had 1 new message from Jaycie, telling everyone to meet at the beach around 11:30.
Letting out a tired sigh, I walked to my closet, deciding on something completely stunning to wear.  Today was step 1 of plan ‘revenge of the ex-boyfriend.’
Make Jake jealous.
I wasn’t all that fond of the name, but I would think of a catchier one later.
 I pulled on my strapless white cover up over my newly bought Gucci rhinestone bikini, which I had been saving up for-for nearly a year.  Each strap fell gracefully around all of my tan curves, that I had worked so hard the past 2 years to perfect.  I then braided my naturally blonde hair down my back, letting my bangs fall in loose strands around my face.
After that, I applied my makeup.  Extra sparkly, of course.  What’s a rhinestone bikini without glittery makeup?
Once I had made myself presentable, I slipped on my flip flops, and began making my way towards the beach.
“Are you sure you don’t want something to eat first, hunny?” My mom asked concerned.  “You’ve barely eaten anything since you got here.”
“I’m fine mom.” I assured her.  “But thanks.”
I quickly headed towards the door, before she began to question my eating habits.  I wasn’t anorexic, or bulimic, or any of that.  Sure, I didn’t eat very often, but I still ate healthy.  You’d be surprised where a few apples and some exercise will get you.
“Where did you get that bikini girl?!”  Zoe shrieked, running up to worship my outfit.
“I know a few people.” I examined my nails, pretending it was not big deal.
“You have got to hook me up with one of those.” Jaycie said, scanning what she could see of my suit, that was still mostly hidden behind my cover up.
“We’ll see.” I smirked.  “They’re pretty hard to get.”
Sure, I was telling a few little white lies.  They were clearly impressing Jake though, so my guilt quickly faded.  We all found an empty spot in the sand, and began preparing to go get in the water.  I watched Jake’s eyes widen as I pulled of my white laced cover up.  Little did I know, he wasn’t the only one watching.
“Damn Barbie, when did you get a super model body?” Ryan gaped in amazement.
I let out a sarcastic laugh, pulling my aviators down over my eyes.  Jake’s face grew somewhat angry at Ryan’s comment.
“Well.” I said calmly, starting to walking down towards the water.
 “The day Jake decided I wasn't good enough."
 Little bit of attitude(:  Sorry for the delay guys, i've been kinda sick the past few days :(  The next chapter will be exciting:D  Also, to anyone being notified via text, I have begun to realize that only a few people have been getting them..stupid texting app..i'll fix itt(:  I cannot thank you all enough for the amazing support you have been giving me, and this story.  I love you all (:
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---Hint---
“Slow down!”  Jake said more sternly.
“Oh settle dow-"
“Bree, lookout!” Jake screamed. 
-----Bree's POV----

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We all slowly turned around, revealing our faces to the cops.
I wasn’t really all that scared, until I realized we had guns pointed at us.
“We didn’t do anything wrong!” Jaycie said through tears.
The officer told us we could put our hands down from above our head, and began to question us.
“So, you folks didn’t just come out of that house?” The officer asked, observing us all closely.
“Of course not!”  Zoe exclaimed quickly.  “We’re just walking back from that park over there.”
The officer looked, seeing the Glendale middle school park.
“We decided it would be best to go home after we heard the police sirens.”  Ryan contributed to the lie.
“Oh.” The officer said surprised, while jotting a few things down on his open notebook.
I felt myself begin to shake.
Not only because it was getting cold out, but because no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t lie.
“Are you okay ma’am?”  The officer question me, with a suspicious look on his face.
“Y-yea-“
“She’s just a little cold sir.” Jake explained, wrapping his arms around me to keep me warm.
His touch sent more chills up my already frozen spine.
“Okay, well, you kids be safe tonight.  You’re free to go.”
I had to stop myself from letting out a heavy sigh of relief.
We all turned, staying quiet for at least ¼ of a mile on the walk home.
“That was way too close guys.” Noah broke the rigid silence.
“Are you kidding me?!” Jaycie shrieked.  “That was f//king awesome!”
We all glared at her, annoyed with her lack of attitude to be serious.
“Okay, sorry fun killers.” She rolled her eyes.
“What’s up for tomorrow?” I asked, trying to change the subject.
“How does the beach sound to everyone?” Jaycie suggested.
We all gave approving nods.
“I’ll text you all the time.” Jaycie said, realizing her house was only a short distance in front of us.
Soon, it was only Jake and I left.
“That was pretty freaky.” Jake said, trying to start a conversation.
“yeah.” I laughed a little, noticing my house was straight ahead.
He walked me up to my doorstep, knowing how scared the situation had made me.
“Bye Bree.” Jake smiled slightly as I walked through the door.
I gave him a warm smile, softly whispering back. 
“Goodbye Jake."
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“Maybe we were just hearing things.” I whispered to Jake, as we sat in the bin, squished together.
“Yeah, maybe-“
All of a sudden, the sound of a door busting open came from downstairs.
I clenched my teeth, trying to be as mute as possible.
I shot a worried look to Jake, holding back the urge to burst into tears.
“I don’t want to go to jail, Jake.” I whispered in a pained voice.
“Bree, we’re going to be fine.” He whispered back, interlocking his fingers in mine.
Normally, I would have pulled away because of the whole ‘playing hard to get,’ thing.
But not now, no, I was scared to death of getting caught.
“Should I check in here?” I heard an officer’s voice right above us.
I felt my whole body go still, and if even for a second, my heart stopped beating.
Jake quickly clamped his hand over my mouth to keep me from bursting out into sobs.
“Are you kidding me Roy?  Do you really think a teenager could fit in that? Let’s be a little practical.” Another officer said sternly.
I felt a wave of relief rush over me.
“That was close.” Jake muttered as the police left the room.
“Yeah.” I admitted.  “A little too close.”
I then realized that we were still holding hands.
“Uh, sorry.” I blushed, a little embarrassed, releasing my hand from his.
“It’s fine Bree, really.” He smiled innocently.
Suddenly, I felt his hand brush against my cheek.
“I really missed you Bree.” He began.  “And I’m really sorr-“
“There you guys are!” Zoe ripped open the bin’s lid.  “I thought the polic—oh, am I interrupting something?”
“Oh, uh, no.  We we’re just getting out Jake, right?”
“Right.” He said, disappointment filled his voice.
Great timing Zoe, I thought sarcastically to myself.
“We are never doing something so stupid again.” Ryan said, as we walked back towards Jake’s.
“Agreed.” Jaycie said, shooting an accusing look towards Zoe.
“Well I thought it was exciting.” She said defensively, crossing her arms.
“Put your hands up where I can see them!” A voice screamed from behind.
“Well, if you thought that was exciting,” I began.
“Prepare to be f//king thrilled.” 
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 I suddenly felt myself start to shake.
Not only because I was cold, but because I couldn't lie.
---Bree's POV.
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 No, snap out of it Bree, you’re not Jealous of that.
It was just a little kiss, it meant nothing.
I brushed off what had happened, and we decided to call it quits on the game.
“Okay, now we actually have to do something worth remembering.” Ryan stated.
“How about we go look around that abandoned house up the street?” Zoe suggested.
“That’s just dumb, why would we do that.” Jaycie snapped.
“Unless of course, you’re scared.”   Zoe folded her arms, with a smirk on her face.
“I-I’m not scared.” Jaycie stammered.
There was a long pause between the two after that.
“Then let’s go.”  Zoe gave a devious smile, leading us out of the house and down towards the abandoned house on the corner.
“So, who wants to go first..” Ryan asked, as we all peered up at the mysterious looking house.
“I think Zoe should, this was her idea anyways.” Jaycie said, holding onto Noah tightly.
Even though I knew she’d never admit it, she was absolutely terrified right now.
“Fine.” Zoe said sternly, beginning to walk up the front porch.
It creaked as we walked on the loose floor boards.
“Zoe, why is there police tape here?  Are you sure we should be doing this?” Noah asked cautiously.
“Yeah it’s safe.” She said a little unsurely.
We continued walking, until we were all in the old house.
“I hear a lady died in here, and no one wanted to live in it after that, so the city just left it.” Jake said, knowing it would scare the living crap out of Jaycie.
“Shut up dude, that’s a load of bullsh//t.” Noah said, trying to calm down Jaycie, who was on the verge of running out.
I giggled a little at Jake, who was walking close to my side.
“Wait guys, what’s that?” Zoe stopped us.
“ Zoe, stop trying to scare me.  This isn’t funny.” Jaycie told her.
“No, seriously, listen.”
We all stood still for a minute, trying to pick up the sound that Zoe was supposedly hearing.
“Oh no, those are police sirens.” I began to panic.
“What are we going to do guys?!” Jaycie began to cry.
“Hide!” Zoe shrieked, shoving herself into the corner of a closet.
We all scattered throughout the house, trying to find an ideal hiding spot.
It was like hide and go seek, but now, it was much, much scarier.
I followed Jake into a large silver bin, just big enough for the two of us.
I had only been home for a few hours, I couldn’t get in trouble already.
I had so many things I wanted to do yet this Summer.  
  Going to jail wasn't one of them.
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Suddenly I felt a hand brushing against my cheek.
"I really missed you Bree." He started.  "And I really am sorr-"
---Bree's POV.
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