Blake has been seeing Bella for a while now, but they only see each other at school. He has not taken her on a date. He is afraid her parents will not approve. He knows everyone in town knows his father's reputation, and many think he will turn out like his father. He also knows that his father has business dealings with Bella's dad, Charlie. He is afraid Bella's parents will judge him on what his father is doing. He avoids going to Bella's house. He knows he will get a lecture from Charlie Stevens. Everyone in town also sees him as a bad boy. They think he messes around with girls. There are even stories that he is using drugs and drinks. He knows none of this is true. He does not care anymore what people say of him. He is not a rebel, and he is always quiet. He is the captain of the foot

