Always Been You Read Online Free

wasn’t with Amber and had assumed it was because most of her classes were in the South building. But then on Friday afternoon while I was discussing plans for later in the evening with Amy and Katie, our attention was caught by Nikki yelling our names, and I wasn’t prepared for what I heard from her. It even caused me to drop my lunch bag to the floor.
    Supposedly, Amber was telling everyone the reason she and Jacob broke up was because he cheats on his girlfriends, sucks at kissing, and was really bad in bed.
    “I also heard she was the one who dumped Jacob and that she has found a much hotter guy,” said Nikki.
    “I’m not sure about the new guy, but everything else she’s been saying has to be all lies,” I said.
    “That’s what you two were talking about yesterday, wasn’t it?” Amy said with accusation aimed at me.
    “Yes, and I’m sorry, but I promised I’d keep it a secret,” I said.
    “Did he tell you why he broke up with her?” Nikki asked me, tucking a long blonde strand behind her ear.
    “Just only that they were no longer going out,” I replied. “I guess he must’ve thought it wouldn’t be this quick for his breakup to get around school, and for people to start pestering him about it.”
    “Uh, Jen, this is Jacob we’re talking about,” said Katie. “There are no secrets about him.”
    “Actually there are,” I said. “People only know the things he doesn’t mind sharing.”
    “Does he tell you any of the ones he doesn’t share?” said Nikki.
    “Some, but not everything since I don’t like to pry it out of him,” I said. Amy raised an eyebrow. “And I know what you’re thinking, Ames, so don’t you dare.”
    “And why not?” she complained. “Matt and I have always said you two would be perfect with each other. Look at the other guys you’ve dated and how wrong they turned out to be.”
    I thought back to Ethan and sighed. “I know, but it still doesn’t mean you guys can still try something. Like I told you both before, I’m very happy that Jacob and I are friends again.”
    Identical expressions of scepticism flitted across all their faces. But instead of continuing with their assault of questions at me, Nikki linked my arm with hers, and we headed down the hall.
    Once we entered into the cafeteria, what Katie had said to us was true. Anything that had to do with Jacob was always a part of everyone’s conversations. And since Jacob’s breakup was considered big news at the moment, it was all anyone was talking about.
    Everyone had different speculations on what they thought really happened between Jacob and Amber. They were arguing so loudly, I had a hard time trying to listen in to the babbling voices of my friends. Therefore, instead of tormenting myself any longer, I finally got fed up with the useless chatter, picked up my squashed ham and cheese sandwich, and threw it in the trash. I then went back upstairs to what I thought would be deserted to seek some peace and quiet, and I was startled to see Jacob sitting against my locker.
    “So I guess you’ve heard?” he sighed, as I plopped myself down next to him. “I should’ve figured this would happen. Look who I was going out with.”
    “Despite the fact that she shouldn’t be saying all these nasty things about you, I am amazed at how well you are taking everything,” I said.
    “What do you mean?”
    “Doesn’t any of her rumours bother you?”
    “Actually, I only care what you think.”
    “Why should it matter what I think, Jacob?”
    “Because I don’t want you to think less of me,” he said. “You don’t believe anything that’s going around about me, do you, Jenna?”
    “Of course not. You’re not that kind of guy. At least one good thing came out of all of this.”
    “And what’s that?”
    “You don’t have to put up with her anymore,” I grinned. “At least you aren’t sinking as low as Amber. From what I just heard in the lunchroom, some think she’s just in denial and is