#Jacob just thinks of it as asserting dominance duh

[littlemisswrath9]

Made this after 3 glasses of wine but I can def see Jacob writing this shit lmaoo

[writersfearofrecognition]

Ignorance is bliss

Summary: Jacob and his childhood best friend slowly realise their feelings while trying to survive the quarry.

Pairing: Jacob Custos x nameless/female!OC

Warnings: jealousy, cringe dialogue, miscommunication trope, pure ignorance

TW: none i think (i hope, please tell me if there are i will gladly tag them)

Chapter 1:

„alright kids, go get your water bottles filled up and then go to…Ryan?“ i asked questionably while looking at Kaitlyn, my childhood best friend. she nodded without looking up from the clipboard in her hands.

the kids run off without another question, probably more than happy to get some rest after that hike.

„ugh.“ i kneel down and let my head hang. „DUDE! already tired?!“ Jacob yells as he jogs to us two, from the back of the camp. „10 miles, dude, 10…miles…“ „and 20 kids,“ Kaitlyn adds and i lay down completely, feeling the cold dirt under my shaking legs. „i can’t feel my feet anymore.“ Jacob laughs and kneels down next to me, blocking the sun from my face. „Come on, we have to start the party.“ „mhm,“ my eyes stay closed and he laughs even more. „alright Jake, your musk is ruining my mood, don’t you have to do something? away from us?“ i open my eyes again and see the little fall Jacob’s face makes. „Kaiti, knock it off. we all stink. me probably the most,“ i sigh and stand up, „come on jakey poo, let’s shower.“ Jacob frowns at that nickname, his daily reminder of his first drunk peeing accident during our freshmen year. „dude! i don’t smell,“ he almost pouts. „okay, i do and i don’t want some kids sneaking a look so you can stay watch.“ Kaitlyn scoffs at Jacob’s expression and turns around, concentrating on her work again.

„do i actually smell?“ „Yes, Jacob. we all do. that’s not why i wanted you to come with me,“ he paused and i could see the gears in his head turn, „huh?“

„because i want to hear the newest tea about you and Emma?“ „oh.“ he grinned and sat down on one of the benches turned away from me, while i undressed and got in the shower. „Now spill.“ „uh- we kissed…yesterday.“ „and?“ „well…it was nice. but she made clear that it’s just a summer fling. like…yeah. i agree.“ „really?“ i couldn’t believe he was that logical for once. „duh. our college is way further than hers, like 6 states or so. it won’t work. and…we had that plan for…ever and she has her plans…“ „huh,“ i peaked out of the shower, „you actually believe that? are you really that logical when it comes to love?“

„dude,“ he frowned at me and i couldn't keep my smile contained. „i’m just asking.“ „i worked hard for the scholarship. and we are not in love,“ he scoffs but i could hear a little something in his voice. „sure jakey poo.“ „alright. what about you and…drew?“ „Dylan,“ i corrected. He knows his name and was only asserting unnecessary dominance, typical footballer, „we are friends. he is 100% more gay than bi. and i am as you know, not in search of love a month away from the move. since i am,“ i come out the shower with a towel around me and stand in front of him, „that logical when it comes to love.“ he opens his eyes and gives me a questionable look. „senior-you would be impressed. you left a lot of broken heart around.“

„yeah? good that we’re leaving then huh,“ i say while getting out my new clothes that are more evening appropriate, as in black jeans and a white and black striped turtleneck sweater to keep the bugs away. i turn to the sink to apply the sunscreen and Jacob looks away again. my towel falls to the floor and i start to smear the cream around with a sigh. „how many days do we have left?“ „like 2.“ „damn dude.“ „damn Daniel.“ i snort at his ancient reference. „i think i will actually miss this.“ „really?“ „yeah. the hiking, the nature…the late night activities.“ he snorts now, „what are your late night activities?“ „well, the girls’ cabin is full of party when Emma’s…busy. the pillow fights we have had…“ i was lying straight through my teeth. But Dylan, Ryan, Kaitlyn and i have sneaked out more than once to meet up at the camp fire for deep discussions about god and the world. with the appropriate music of course. the main reason why me and Dylan were so close, was because of our similar music taste. „alright, sure dude. just say you’re jealous of me and go,“ he grins and my towel hits his face. „Dude!“ „i am most definitely not jealous of your summer fling. if i wanted to i could.“ „mhm.“ „What? Nick is a manwhore. Abigail deserves someone better.“ „Nick?“ Jacob asked quietly. „what?“

„is Nick even your type?“ i pause. …Nick was just a smidge taller than me, i liked them taller and bigger…and he was too ‚well, actually-‚ for me. „yeah,“ i shrugged and at the same time shrugged off the weird feeling i got the more i thought about my type. „huh.“ „what?“ „you flirted with my team and now you’re after the cook?“ „whaaat? i like food.“ he laughs and leans back, still with his eyes closed. „you like muscles more.“ „shut up.“ „eh.“ „alright, you never had a crush on anyone and now you’re telling me so found your soulmate in the woods?“ „soulmate?! we are not soulmates.“ „are we not jakey-boy?“ we both jump and scream in shock. „Emma! you scared me to death.“ she giggles and bows at the door before walking further inside. „Em…“ Jacob turns towards the door and opens his eyes, Emma’s are on me instead. She raises her eyebrows at the situation she caught the two of us in, but only jokingly, she told me all about the situation. Assuring that it was nothing more than a fling and she had no real hard feelings. Without me showing any interest in knowing but yeah. typical Emma. „i- was only joking.“ Emma hums and sits down on the other side of the bench, furthest away from Jacob. „what are you two doing?“

„i needed to shower, i smelled like a bear. he should too, but he’s aqua-phobic it seems.“ Emma smirks. „Is he?“ and finally looked at him. he looked like a goldfish, his mouth agape, not really sure what to say to not bust his chances. „i-.“ my sunscreen was dry so i throw on my sweater and grabs the rest of my belongings, including the towel in Jacob’s hands, ready to get away from the sexual tension. „i’ll leave you two, don’t do anything i wouldn’t do,“ i yell over my shoulder and walk out, bringing my old clothes to my cabin and then get to the campfire. i had begun this habit of thinking extra hard about my next steps, every time i knew Jacob and Emma were together… but my mind is busy the second i was down the stairs of my cabin again, since Dylan’s arm falls on my shoulder. „hey there Partygirl, ready for the almost last party?“ i hum and smile up at him, „ready as i’ll ever be.“ he grins and i continue, „and remember, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger…“ he groans and pulls me to the lodge, where i meet Jacob’s…mad face while walking past the showers. did something go wrong with Emma? „guess what i��ve heard?“ Dylan got me out of my thoughts again. „eh yes?“ my eyes snap to him again and i can hear Jacob stomping down the stairs behind us. something definitely went wrong there. „The kids voted on the two best counsellors…and we two are in the lead.“

„me? against Emma?“ „yes ma’am.“ „damn.“ we walk over the small bridge crossing the river and his arms falls from my shoulder. we two walk on without it.

„but yeah. of course. we are the best. i would have never doubted us in a second,“ i exaggerate and he shakes his head. „a little more confidence, woman. i notice the looks you get.“ „mhm,“ my mind was elsewhere, Ryan and the kids were sailing on the lake. „look Ryan,“ i point to the lake and Dylan steps away from me immediately. i snort, „alright Dylan. i think Ryan noticed your crush a long time ago. no need to act like you are uninterested in women.“ „what?“ Dylan was busy waving at Ryan and the kids. „your sailor will come to shore eventually, don’t worry.“ Dylan sat down on the logs and got out the guitar from the tent, jamming along and turning it some more. i search for the lighter instead. without finding it. „hey dylan- oh hi guys.“ Emma, Jacob and Abigail were walking down the small hill, Jacob furthest away from Emma. „did any of you see the lighter?“ Emma gets it out of her pocket with a wink. „i won’t ask why you had that…should i check him for any markings?“ i joke but Jacob doesn’t listen, he’s deep in his thoughts. „…Jake?“ „wha-?“ „where were you just now?“ Emma asks grinning, mischievous sparkles in her eyes. Abigail gets away from their energy and instead helps me getting out the food and drinks from the tent. „we need more wood…“ Dylan mutters but makes no effort to gather any. typical. „well.“ i stem my hands in my hips and wanted to order Emma and Jacob to get more wood but she was faster than me. „You did enough here already, how about you and Jake walk to the stack and get it.“ i pause. why would she pass up that chance…? „alright…“ i exchange looks with Jacob, but he still seems far far away from me. mentally. he follows me without a word.

„jacob.“ he walked on, not noticing i stopped after we two were out of reach from the others. he looks back with a confused look, his eyes snap open once he sees how far away i am and comes back to me. „what’s wrong?“ he asks and i scoff. „i could ask you the same, what happened between you and Em in the shower house?“ he falters and his eyes dart around, not meeting my eyes. „i- well. it…maybe i was a little stupid and-.“ „you’re not stupid.“ „yeah i know, but- i think i messed up.“

„between you and Emma? what happened?“ „nothing- nothing,“ he shakes his head, „we just talked and she opened my eyes a little and…yeah. i need to think.“ „alright…“ i give him a weirded out but still smiling look, „you get all the time you need…but i want to hear your solution.“

i pat his shoulder with an encouraging smile. „yeah…yeah…you definitely will,“ he laughs awkwardly one last time and i give him a suspicious look which he doesn’t meet. i walk on but he stands still, so i drag him by the biceps until we were by the big wood pile of Mr. H. the stack of woods that i gather into my hands is promptly removed by Jacob. „hey-.“ „i’ll carry it. you’re still exhausted from the hike.“ „uh-,“ he doesn’t let any discussion happen so i stack the wood in his hands and we walk back without a word. when we’re back, everyone is already there and Dylan was playing the first song. Mr. H makes way for us and Jacob lets the pieces fall into the pit, the kids marvel at his strength and he plays it up a bit while we all laugh. his eyes skip Emma’s and fall to me for the first time during his usual posing and i frown confused. Emma gives me another wink and i laugh embarrassed. somehow she got the memo but i hadn’t. then Nick appears and yells for dinner and the moment is gone again. everyone, including Ryan, Dylan and Kaitlyn run for the lodge and Nick waits for me, as usual, but Jacob and Emma insert themselves into our conversation. Abigail walks next to me but doesn’t say anything; her glances say everything there is to know. „how was your day Nick?“ i ask and Jacob closes his, normally overly excited open mouth with a humph. „it was alright. i had time to walk around, saw you guys working,“ he laughs and i laugh as well. „really? we were pretty far out.“ „yeah i saw you at the beginning of the hike, i was on the way to…“ he pauses and i continue. „to the art station? because that’s where we started.“

„eh yeah. my feet just guided me.“ „mhmmm,“ i tease and Abigail’s big eyes snap towards me and i give her a small teasing push and an eyebrow wiggle once Nick looks away.

„you know, i bench pressed the kids today,“ Jacob looks towards Nick, me and Abigail as he said that, Emma was looking ahead with a smile, watching some kids wait for us. „really?“ Nick asked, „that’s a lot. i don’t believe that.“ „well. Kait is my witness.“ „i believe him,“ i mutter mindlessly, more watching the kids as well, „he bench presses a lot. like a lot a lot.“ „yeahhhh,“ Jacob puffs up his chest and grins while Nick shakes his head laughing. „okay, sure. your bff will always have your back. that’s not a credible source.“

„excuse you? are you insinuating i lie?“ Nick looks at me with a panicked look and backtracks immediately. „no- i mean when it comes to him, more likely, but-.“ „i’m joking Nick,“ i laugh, shaking my head and Jacob laughs. „can’t even tell when she’s joking…“ he gives me a look behind Nick’s back and i give him a mean look and roll my eyes. he always did that with Nick since the first day of camp, teasing and borderline bullying him. out of the corner out my eye i can see a black-haired woman wave at us. Kaitlyn. „Guys, come on, this isn’t high school, mommy won’t cook you more if you come late. you two should know that,“ she pointed at me and Jacob, most definitely hinting at the times where we were late for ‚family’ dinner aka the dinner all of our families shared on a monthly basis. „Okay, Okay Kait, don’t eat my food again!“ i run on and Jacob follows me immediately, catching me on the steps and throwing me over his shoulder. „i caught us a tasty dessert, kids,“ he yells once he kicked open the door, to Mr. H. disapproving look. but the kids love it. Jacob walks a victory lap with me and then jokingly almost throws me into the fireplace in the middle before setting me down. i hit his chest with a heave and sit down next to Kait, who already gathered my food. „Dude, not for me?“

„no can do, my loyalty is only enough for one meal.“ „wow,“ he deadpans and gets his food alone at the station.

In the meantime our bench got full with little admiring kids and he had to sit down elsewhere. i did not really notice, i was too busy entertaining the kids with stories about the fearless Kaitlyn.

A/N: this is a pretty old fic i wrote and left forgotten in my notes but it is finished so i wanted to share it :) i will post the other parts eventually, with some edits and what not since the formatting here is pretty off compared to my usual writing program.

anyways.

hope you liked it!