"Jake left in a hurry". We were in the car on our way to the mall. Today she was picking out what worktops she wanted for the kitchen.

"He did". I didn't know what she wanted me to say.

"He seems like a nice boy Leah. Very well mannered and he's not to bad on the eye". She winked causing me to laugh. "He could be good for you". She sang as we pulled into the car park.

"Gran". I sighed.

"What, he's not going to be single much longer. And have you seen the length of his eyelashes. He puts us women to shame".

Shaking my head I couldn't stop my smile. She wasn't getting to play matchmaker here. Closing the car door we headed inside. "Do you want to go get what you need and I'll meet you at costa when you're done or do you want to come with me?".

"I'll meet you at costa. It shouldn't take me long to get what I need". I only needed a few stationary things and maybe a new backpack.

"Okay honey I'll see you soon".

Walking around the mall I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched. I had yet to get what I needed, too busy staring at things I didn't need or couldn't afford. I missed having my job back home. Every bit of money I had saved was going towards a car but seeing as I didn't have a job here the money had stopped flowing.

I needed a new job. I had never really depended on my gran for money. When I was younger I wanted for nothing but as soon as I was old enough to make my own money I did. Once I had bought what I needed I headed towards costa eager to get a frothy cappuccino and something sweet.

I still had a feeling someone was watching me and when I spotted Jack and Lacey walking towards me the first thing that came to mind was Jake. I didn't like the way we left things, I didn't like that he stormed out of my house.

"Hey girl".

"Hey". I grinned.

"You here on your own?". She frowned.

"My grans picking out new worktops. I was just grabbing some school stuff for tomorrow".

"Big day" Lacey grinned. "How you feeling?".

I was nervous but not as bad as I would have been if I didn't already know Alanna and Lacey. Having friends already there made it slightly better.

"A little nervous but surprisingly okay. You'll be there right?". Jack stood like the silent assassin, too busy with his nose in his phone.

Are you car

go. You know how he gets when we're late". Jack

He's

warned cutting

you tomorrow regardless". She was already bickering with Jack

had already ordered my coffee. Taking a seat

get everything you

her eyes had to be perfect when

getting delivered next week, which reminds me I have to contact Jacob and see when he is available to fit

afford this?". Our house needed a lot of work and I knew it wasn't going

you hear me?". It never was something we discussed but as I got older I didn't want her getting into debt. "Money isn't the issue honey and besides Jacob won't

spat

he managed to get me 50%

wasn't adding up. Why wasn't

about the house and you focus on school and getting the grades you need to graduate.

"Deal". I frowned.

We've got Charlotte and Jacob coming over for dinner". I loved that she sprung all this on me with zero warning. The car journey home was quiet. I was trying to figure out ways of getting out of tonight. They seemed like lovely people I

way. He always had people over. Unclipping my seat belt and getting out I could hear the faint sound of

don't you go

I took the key from her and walked the rest of the way up the drive. I didn't really want to see Jake just now. After this morning I

I just wanted to chill

out

I could think of was he found out she was still seeing Kane. Another

going crazy, please come over. He'll listen

I didn't even know if Jake and I were on

had a worried look on her face. Surely it wasn't that bad? Alanna

arguing was

hear

I be getting involved? Wasn't really

it I'm calling their

shoes and headed over. Getting closer to the front door I jumped when Lacey came

on". Grabbing my hand she

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