Really late but I've been busy writing for fanfiction and revising for extremely important exams. But here it is now! Enjoy…

Rachel's POV

It had been a week since the incident and she had recovered fully. Jack had come round everyday to visit her and he had been a complete sweetheart to her. She knew that he was only trying to help but whenever he left she needed him to stay with her just that little bit more, she had completely fallen for him and it scared her. If he didn't love her back then… her thoughts were broken by her mum walking in and hugging her slightly.

"If you do get in trouble then I'm on speed dial. Just press star 1, ok honey? Stay in the house and if it happens to be attacked then just use my room. The key is in the lock…" she sighed, "just stay safe and be careful; I'll be only half an hour,"

"Mum, I'll be ok. You're going to the shops and I'm not going anywhere, I'll be fine. Just go," Rachel pleaded. She needed time alone and her mum needed to seriously stop worrying about her. Her mother eventually smiled slightly, tears in her eyes.

"Ok, I just worry about you. You're so vulnerable and young, if I lost you too… I love you," she turned around and walked out the door. After a minute she heard a quiet 'bye' and then the door closing and locking. She breathed a sigh of relief and waltzed through to the living room. She remembered how he had stood there only a week ago and looked so innocent in his way. She collapsed onto the sofa and switched on the TV, sound blared out of the speakers and she quietly watched the screen. The program itself wasn't anything interesting, just a weird one about unsolved crimes of the past. No, the reason she had turned it on was that it gave her something to focus on as she spaced, falling into her own world of daydreaming. Where Jack would hold her tight against his strong body, his warmth seeping into her body, his arms wrapped around her, him quietly whispering the words I love you… she was startled from this dream world by the door bell. She looked at the clock, her mum had only been gone 10 minutes so it couldn't be her, she slowly got up and peeped through the blinds but still couldn't see who was by the door. The door bell rung again; she crept into the hall and looked at the door. Her heartbeat was racing; all she could see was the vague shape of a person on the other side. She took a deep breath then put the chain on the door, this way if it was somebody bad she'd have time to get to safety. She opened it and peeked out; Jack was standing there with his hands in his pockets, leaning against the wall beside the door. Her face broke into a smile as she hurriedly undid the chain, he turned around a grin broke onto his face.

"Hi," he said, that one word causing her heart to skip a beat.

"Hello," she replied timidly, leaning against the door for support,

"Can I come in? There's something I need to tell you," her stomach was doing back flips as she stepped away from the door and motioned for him to come in. He took a deep breath then crossed the threshold, heading for the living room. She closed the door and mentally screamed in excitement before following him in. He was sitting on the edge of the sofa, nervously shaking his left leg. She came over and sat down next to him.

"So what did you want to talk to me about?" he hesitated then said,

"Well, the thing is, ever since I met you I've had this feeling. It is an amazing feeling but I'm not sure if you feel the same. What I'm trying to say is…I think that… I'm in love with you," he looked down and closed his eyes. Rachel was shocked. He loved her! This guy who she had fantasized about ever since she met him had fallen for her! A relieved smile spread on her face.

"I love you too! I have ever since a week ago! I have fantasized about you constantly. Do you actually love me too? Please say yes!" she gushed, letting her flood gates open and words just spill out of her mouth. She realised what she had just said and covered her mouth, "I mean, I didn't fantasize I just… sorry," she ended lamely, colour rising in her cheeks. She opened one eye cautiously and saw her staring at her lovingly. She laughed nervously and suppressed the crazy smile which was threatening to spill onto her face.

"If you love me, and I love you, do you want to…you know…go out sometime?" he asked. Her head was going a million miles an hour and it showed. She opened her mouth then looked at Jack,

"Of course! Wow, does that mean were together now or is it once we go there, or…" she was interrupted by Jack coming closer and putting his arms around her. She smiled inwardly and snuggled into his chest, his warmth radiating on her back. She wanted to stay there forever but then a knock was heard. She glanced at the clock; it was about time her mum was getting home now. She's probably just forgotten her key she thought, but then why didn't she just walk in? Rachel hesitantly extracted herself from Jack's embrace and then stood up calmly.

"Wait here," she said then walked to the door. She opened it expecting to see her mum but she was not the one standing there with a sly grin on their face. She tried to slam the door but he jammed it with his foot.

"Now that's not very nice," Derek said and forced the door open. Rachel turned and ran but before she could make it even 2 steps she was grabbed and shoved against the wall.

"What do you want?" she asked quickly, fearing the answer.

"I want revenge, for everything you've put me through. I want you dead," she gasped and struggled but he was too strong for her, "do you know what I can do?" she shook her head desperately, "I can take your heart and essence for my own, kill you in a week. And all it takes is a single sweet thing," she was panicking and gasping frantically. "A kiss," he bent down and she cringed away from him, he forced her to look into his eyes,

"Go away," she whispered, placing her power within those words, her eyes flashing amber as she used her ability. He smiled and shook his head,

"So that is what you can do, thanks for showing me. Shame that it won't work on me," her eyes widened as he bent down to place a kiss on her lips. She screamed and Jack barrelled into the side of him. Ripping him away from her before he could even touch her lips. She collapsed to the ground and watched as the boys fought. Jack had the upper hand at the moment, repetitively hitting his face in an attempt to knock him out. Rachel had hopes that Jack would save her but they were dashed as Derek flipped them both over, driving his knuckles into Jack's face, chest, head and neck. He stopped as Jack struggled for breath. He stood up and glared at Rachel.

"I came here for one thing only and I will achieve it. He stepped towards her and then her mother came through the door.

"What are you doing? Get out of my house now!" she demanded, Derek grimaced and turned around.

"Hello Mrs Freeland, remember me? Or perhaps my family?" her mum froze and Rachel's face paled.

"Them eyes, but it can't be…I saw you…this shouldn't be possible!" she stammered, confusion etched on her face. Rachel looked between them,

"What do you mean?" her mum shook her head slightly as he scowled at Rachel. Jack groaned on the floor and stood up unsteadily, still gasping slightly.

"It was your entire fault," Derek whispered, "If it wasn't for you then…" he cut himself off as he tried to get his emotions under control.

"Get out," her mother seethed, fear dripping from every word. When he didn't move she bellowed, "GET OUT!" her eyes were crazy and a million emotions were passing across her face.

"I'm going," he said. He blew Rachel a kiss then turned and walked out. Once he was out he turned around to say something else but her mother slammed the door in his face.

"We need to talk," her mother said whilst helping Jack into the living room again.

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