The Pull
chapter 3: thoughts and a proposal
Jasper's answer to my last question perplexed me. I had not had a peaceful nights sleep for over four months. If he didn't use his power on me, then what could have caused my nightmare-less sleep? But since I was actually in a good mood for the first time I could remember and I didn't know how long jasper would stay, I decided to bury that thought until I had time to myself to contemplate on it.
We sat in a comfortable silence for several minutes anyone spoke again. Then Jasper smirked a little and said "So whats been happening in the big 'Ole city of forks?" . I couldn't help it I burst out laughing. "Did you...just call... forks a... big city..." I finally pushed out between fits of giggles. When I looked up at him, Jasper had a huge smile across his face. "I knew I could make you laugh!" He sang with delight. I quickly returned his smile, not with my usual forced fake one but with a real smile. For some reason Jasper's presence here was making me so happy , I was almost gitty. "So how long do you think you'll stay?" I blurted out with out even thinking.
"Well there has to be some sort of reason why I was pulled here so my guess is I will stay at least until I find out why" and with that my emotions were soaring. Maybe I wouldn't be alone anymore... At least for a while. Maybe I was putting too much into his words, but he did say - at least until not just until I find out. I would probably pay for it later but right now I had hope for the first time in a long time and I wasn't going to let go of pulled me back to reality by saying "So where is Charlie ... he can't be working on a Saturday"
"No he isn't working. He went on an all weekend fishing trip with Billy Black and Deputy Dan. He won't be back until Tuesday actually" Jasper got a worried look on his face. "So he just took off and left you here all alone for like four days .. and for what.. a few fish?"
Ok that was unexpected to say the least. Why was Jasper freaking out so badly just because Charlie went on a fishing trip? I decided to put an end to this quickly. "Jasper calm down it's not that big of a deal. Charlie goes on fishing trips all the time. I will be fine, I am 18 now, and even when Charlie is here I take more care of him than he does of me. Besides it will be like he isn't even gone. I will just stay at home like I always do." Oops I didn't mean to let that last part slip out, but for some reason it was just so easy to talk to Jasper that I found myself giving out more information than I should.
"Oh no you won't be Bella" He was serious now " I have a feeling you have been doing that way too much lately" I jumped up from my chair "No! Please Jasper nothing public! Please, I just .. I just can't " I almost immediately felt his acceptance, then I saw the recognition in his eyes. When he spoke again compassion colored his voice. "Ok Bella you have my word nothing public, but I really think that you need to get out of this house". He said as he got out of his chair. When I looked up at him , I saw a wicked look flash through his eyes, then he smiled.
He took a step toward me then bowed a little, extended his hand to me and looked deep into my eyes and caught me in his smoldering stare as he said " Isabella Marie Swan will you please do me the honor of accompanying me on a walk through the woods?" My breathing caught for a moment and my heart beat sky rocketed. Then I smiled , placed my hand in his and said "Why yes, Jasper Hale , I would love to accompany you."
We walked out the back door still hand in hand. As we crossed the yard I heard him say "Whitlock". My genius reply was "Huh?". He turned to face me "The names Jasper Whitlock, mam" He said as he tipped his hat.
