Hey all! Welcome to my random Jacob Black story! I'm still trying to figure out where precisely this came from, but I know better than to ignore a good idea when I dream it up! so enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight and I am making no profit from this story. I do own my character and plot.

Chapter One: Begging is Unbecoming

"So a group of us are going to see that new action movie playing in theaters, and I was wondering if you want to go with us?"

I whip my head around in surprise as I look at my lab partner, Bella Swan, who hasn't spoken a word to me for the past, like, seven months. Do you know how annoying it is when your lab partner doesn't talk to you? Actually, that isn't the annoying part I kind of like that, the annoying part is that I have to do all of the work by myself.

I'm not really sure what to say, because I have no idea why she would be inviting me to go with her and her friends anyway. It isn't like we were ever really friends and it's not like I'm mutual friends with any of her friends. Sure I know them, we've only been in the same school since Kindergarten, but none of us have ever been close.

"Why?" Some might find this rude, but I'm more concerned with the fact that this is just random.

She sighs as she sits down, "Because I know that Jessica is going to bail and I don't want Mike all over me... I know he likes me..."

Well woe is me... someone else popular likes you...

"So you want me to be your Mike buffer? No thanks."

"Another guy that likes me is going too and I'm afraid that he's going to take this the wrong way as well..."

"Then why did you agree to this?"

She shrugs and looks down subconsciously.

"That doesn't tell me anything."

She looks up, "Please... I know this is weird but you're the only person that I thought would help me."

I turn away from her... that is a low blow...

I heave a sigh, "Fine, I'll go..."

"Thanks!" She says just as the teacher walks into the room.

Over the next few days I'm filled in more about the situation. I'm not quite sure when it happened but Bella Swan has dubbed me her personal therapist. I have also learned quite a bit about Jacob Black, the Quileute boy who is joining us on the infamous movie outing, or Disaster Waiting to Happen as I so affectionately call it. And I have come to the conclusion that that poor boy is whipped. I've also been observing the lunchtime happenings of the group and I've come to the conclusion that Mike is delusional. I admit I'm intrigued... How is it that a plain, simple, and rather boring girl has managed to enslave the general male population. First, there was school heartthrob Edward Cullen, then there is all-American Mike Newton and now the mysterious Jacob Black.

I don't get it... which is precisely why I must investigate.

I make my way down the well-lit street of Forks toward the movie theater. I can see Bella standing with Mike and a boy whom I assume is Jacob, and he's adorable... how obnoxious.. When Bella sees me, a look of utter relief crosses over her features, but I can almost sense a vague sense of annoyance coming from both of the guys.

"Guys, this is Zoey. Zoey this is Jacob and Mike."

I nod at both of them and send them a smile. They return the gesture out of politeness.

"So... where is everybody?"

"Umm... Angela is sick and Eric, her boyfriend, is taking care of her, Jessica says something came up."

I nod in understanding before I make my way over to the ticket booth to grab my ticket. Afterwards I turn to see the three of them standing in an awkward silence. Tonight is going to be delightful...

"Alright... Let's go..." I say before turning and heading into the theater, not bothering to see if anyone is following. As we take our seats, amongst the general confusion and shuffling that is seat taking in a movie theater, I'm seated next to Mike with Bella on his other side and Jacob on her other side... of course.

The movie starts out pretty normal enough but it isn't long before the gore is flying. I have to admit... it's quite humorous... I can't help the giggle that escapes when a guy's head gets cut off in a very overly dramatized way. I notice Mike send me a look out of the corner of his eyes like I'm crazy, but I don't really care what he thinks. I notice that as the movie progresses that Mike gets paler and paler and begins to make gagging motions during some of the bloodier parts. Fearing for the life of, not only my popcorn, but my outfit, I get up and to use the bathroom before slipping in beside of Jacob. He sends me a curious look as if to say 'what are you doing you're supposed to be over there.'

"Don't flatter yourself hun... I just don't want to get puked on..."I whisper in his ear.

He sends me a look before he leans forward just enough to take in the state of Mike and all of his I'm-about-to-blow-chunks glory, before he sends me an amused smile. I settle back into my seat and laugh as another guy does something stupid to get himself blown up. I'm surprised when Jacob laughs along with me. We turn and look at one another in surprise before we smile and I offer Jacob some of my popcorn, which he happily takes.

Conclusion: Jacob Black is too cool for Bella Swan.

Another fifteen minutes into the movie Mike get's up and rushes from the theater and of course the only polite thing to do is to rush after him in mock concern. I don't think that any of us is actually concerned about Mike, I know I'm not, but that could just be me. Maybe the rest of them are better people than I am. Of course, after seeing the look of exasperation on the faces of both Bella and Jacob and I am assured they are not. However, Jacob is staring intently at Bella and trying to hold her hand, so I take this as my cue to find an excuse to give them 'alone time.'

"I have a phone call to make," I say ignoring Bella's pleading stare for me to stay and save her from the clutches of the many hot guys who continuously throw themselves at her...poor thing...

I head out the door of the movie theater and proceed to check my email and play a round of angry birds. Damn pigs!

I come back a few minutes later to see Jacob backing a very intimidated Mike up against the wall. Bella looks panicked and unsure of what to do, but what else is new?

"Hey! That's enough!" My voice cuts through the tension in the air like a knife and both boys turn to look at me. Jacob blinks a couple of times and shakes his head like he's trying to get rid of something, but he's not right. I've known the guy for all of an hour and I know this isn't right.

"Are you okay?" I ask in concern as I stalk toward him.

"Yeah... Fine. Thanks for asking," Mike says pointedly.

I ignore him and continue to inspect the teen before me.

"You're shaking... and you feel hot..." I murmur as I place my hand to his forehead. He's looking at me intently, and when when my eyes meet his there is a slight jolt, like when you get shocked by static. I blink and shake my head to lighten the intensity.

"I need to go home..." he says as he makes to leave.

"Not by yourself you aren't!" I say as I turn and grab his bicep.

He stops but doesn't turn around just remains frozen there. His breathing is heavy like he is trying not to freak out and the shaking is just getting worse.

"You need someone to take you home, you're not well. Bella?"

Bella merely gives me a look that says she doesn't really want to. Jacob tenses when he hears nothing but silence. I frown at her and shake my head before turning to Jacob and leading him out the door, all the while trying to soothe the sting of rejection and the budding anger.

I go to lead him to my car when he pulls his arm out of my hand.

"I'll be fine..." he says gruffly.

"No. What if something happens while you're driving? You could be killed! Now get in the car."

He stares at me for a moment as if contemplating whether or not to listen to me, but eventually he gets into the passenger seat of my car.

The drive is relatively silent as I make my way towards La Push. Jacob seems to have calmed down considerably and now he is just looking out the window at the passing silhouettes of the trees.

"If you want to talk about it... I won't say anything..."

"Aren't you Bella's friend?"

"No... I'm her lab partner..."

He turns and sends me a confused look, "No offense, but then why did she invite you?"

I let out a laugh, "Because she was afraid of getting left all by herself with you and Mike."

"What?! Afraid?! Why?!"

"Isn't it obvious? She isn't over Edward and yet she agrees to go to the movies with two guys whom she knows is crushing on her... and is terrified of awkward situations..."

He frowns and looks out the window, "I'm better than Edward and Mike."

"I know hun... but that doesn't mean she does."

He whips his head towards me, "Why are you doing all of this for me?"

"I don't know... because that's what people do?"

"That's what people do?" he questions like he doesn't believe me, "You don't even know me... I just met you an hour ago..."

"So? Clearly you don't feel well, and regardless of whether I met you an hour ago or a year ago, I'm not going to let something happen to you."

He turns to look out the window again and it's silent for a few more moments before he interrupts it yet again.

"Do you think I'm the better choice for her?"

"Perhaps... but I don't think she's the better choice for you."

"What do you mean?"

"I've... learned a lot about you and her over the past week or so. And from what I've gathered, shes kind of stringing you along. She enjoys hanging out with you and she knows how you feel about her and yet she continues to talk about Edward every chance she gets. She isn't trying to get over him Jacob... she's trying desperately to hold onto him."

"How do you know?" he grumbles.

"Because I have eyes and brain... trust me... you're better off without her..."

"You don't know that," he snaps.

"No... I don't... but if I were you I would be running in the other direction from the emotional trainwreck that is Bella Swan."

He scoffs as he gets out of the car and slams the door. I merely shrug and back out of his driveway. I'm not sure why, but I feel like I'll be seeing Jacob Black again soon...

I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of Desperation if Unbecoming! Please review to let me know what you think!