Educated teen run away challenge

After a wonderful night chatting and holding each other close, Ali and Jacob returned to his home. When they arrived, no-one was around. Ali thought that perhaps it was a good thing, as she wasn't sure if Jacob's adoptive father would question them about where they had been all night. They freshened up and changed, and Jacob said that he had promised his adoptive sister that he would stop by before they left for uni. He quickly left a note for his father.

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As they walked, Jacob pointed out various buildings along the way, and finally they were at Rory's trailer. Jacob introduced Ali to Rory and also Lou Howell, a member of the WildFangs. Jacob then went over to the fire with Lou and chatted about fitness techniques.

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Rory: "So, Ali...my brother tells me that you two met in high school..."

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Ali: "Yeah...we went to high school prom together..."

Rory: "You know, Ali, he must be pretty serious about you. He's never brought any girls home before."

Ali: "Oh?"

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Rory: "Nope, never. You're the first. I mean...not that he hasn't gone out with others...the girls were all clamoring to be with him in high school. And can you blame them? He could have had a bevy of girlfriends, but he's not like that, he's definitely not a player. He's become a pretty serious guy, you know...and I often tell him that he needs to loosen up and be a bit wild sometimes.."

Ali: "A bit wild?"

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Rory: "Yeah...I told him it's okay to let loose every so often...be adventurous...impulsive...take some risks...but Jacob says he wants to stay "in control" because he has responsibilities to live up to."

Ali looked over at Jacob and at that moment Jacob looked up and smiled at her.

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Rory noticed the exchange, "Jacob mentioned to me that he told you about his true self and that you just accepted him. Is that true?"

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Ali: "Yes, he told me, and it doesn't matter..."

Rory: "Well, it does matter, you know. My adoptive father would think otherwise..."

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Ali: "What do you mean?"

Rory: "Well, I don't know if you know this, Ali, but you're dating a Prince. Jacob is being groomed to take over the throne, so to speak."

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Ali: "What? I don't understand. Is there something that I should know?"

Rory: "Ali...maybe this is something that Jacob should tell you. I've already said too much..." she replied as she switched the topic and they discussed Ali's courses at uni.

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Rory:"I can see why Jacob likes you, Ali...you're down-to-earth and funny. You know before he came here, he had a lot of pain in his life. It's nice to see him smile again. You make him very happy..."

Ali: "He makes me happy, too, Rory..."

They chatted some more and then Rory said she had things to attend to, "From what Jacob tells me, you're very talented, Ali. It was nice meeting you and I'm sure that you'll get lots of job offers when you graduate..."

Ali: "I hope so. Oh, and Rory...don't worry...I'm not going to go off and leave Jacob...I...I have feelings for him. So wherever I go, I'm going to ask Jacob to come with me...and I'm sure we'll find a job somewhere together..."

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Rory looked at Ali and shook her head, "Right..." is all she said.

Jacob came over then and said it was time to take the train back to uni and after saying their good-byes, promptly left.

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They arrived back at uni and the ground was blanketed with snow. Jacob said he had to head back to his dorm to start his homework, and Ali said she would have to do the same.

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Jacob kissed her and Ali looked into his eyes, "Jacob...are you a Prince?"

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Jacob laughed, "A Prince? What? Who told you that?"

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Ali: "Well, your sister said that you were a Prince and that you were being groomed for the throne. Is it true?"

Jacob looked at her in surprise "Rory said that? Ali, she was just joking around..."

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Ali: "But why would she say something like that?"

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Jacob shrugged his shoulders and looked away nervously and said that he really had to go. Ali nodded her head and watched Jacob walk away, but she had this nagging feeling that Jacob wasn't telling her something.

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When Ali got back to her dorm, she worked on her homework and then her presentation board. She was already so behind for Term 3 which started tomorrow.

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