Author's Note: Hello, everyone!! I love how you all hate me because of my terrible cliffy in the last chapter. Perhaps updating a bit faster then usual will make you forgive me?
Oh, and I am very proud of Bella in this chapter. I made her out to be a tough kind of girl, so forgive the bit of OOCness.
Disclaimer: La la la la la la la laaa!!
Becca (my beta and best friend): What're you so joyful about?
Me: I am happy because I OWN TWILIGHT!!
Becca: No, you don't.
Me: Yeah, you're right.
(PREVIOUSLY ON 'P.S. I LOVE YOU')
"Edward, it's okay. I knew it was coming. But, I don't think I'm the one you need to apologize to." I glanced at Bella.
He sighed. "You're right, but—"
"You should give her some time," I finished his thought.
He nodded solemnly. Then he turned and opened the window. He glanced at Bella one more time, but instead of hopping out the window like I was hoping he would, he strode back over to Bella and stroked her cheek.
Suddenly, the roaring wind outside rattled the window violently, and it slammed shut, causing even Edward and I to jump.
Bella stirred, pushed her hair out of her face, and opened her eyes.
(Bella's POV)
An awful crashing noise awoke me with a start. I was still a bit hazy from sleep, and when I awoke it was pitch black in my room. How late was it?
Then I realized it was just my dark hair in the way. I slowly pushed it aside, and my eyes adjusted quickly to the scene in front of me.
Jasper, the one who had comforted me when I needed him, stood wide-eyed next to Edward, the one who had broken my heart.
I shot up in bed, threw my covers off and stood up quickly. Too quickly. My head began to spin and I stumbled back. Before I could even think about the possibility of hitting anything, cold, smooth arms caught me. I looked up.
Grrr, it was Edward.
I pushed him away from me and glared at him.
"I'd rather hit my head a thousand times then be caught by you," I growled. I surprised myself by sounding menacing.
The corner of Jasper's lips twitched. Edward looked down sadly. Then his hand reached out for me.
"Bella," he whispered.
I slapped it away. "What're you doing here?" I asked.
"I…I thought you might need someone to comfort you...," he responded.
"Ha!" I snorted. "I think you've done enough, Edward. Leave my house. Now."
"Bella, please, just hear me out," he started.
"GET OUT!"
He flinched away, and then turned to go.
"Oh, and Edward?" I asked sweetly, a fake smile spreading across my face.
He turned around quickly, surprised, confused and hopeful.
My false smile vanished, and my eyes narrowed.
"Don't bother coming back," I finished.
He nodded slowly, threw open the window and was about to climb out when his head whipped around and he said, "I'm sorry. But, I really do love her." Then he was gone.
Jasper and I stood there. He blinked a few times, staring at Edward's retreating figure, and then looked at me in astonishment.
"What?" I asked innocently.
"That was brilliant," he breathed. I let half my mouth turn up into a smile before I felt a gush of cold, moist air blow in through my open window. I walked over and slammed it shut. Then I just
stood there with my hands on the window ledge, staring at nothing. My thoughts were a jumbled mess. At first I was very proud of what I had just done. But my pride vanished when a single tear streaked down my face, and I realized those were probably the last words I would ever say to him.
Don't bother coming back.
I dropped my head and closed my eyes. A pair of cold arms snaked around my waist and hugged me tightly from behind, then let go as quickly as they appeared. I turned around and saw Jasper standing behind me smiling.
"You should get back to bed. You have school tomorrow…err…well, later on today, I suppose."
"What time is it?" I asked as I crawled into bed.
"Two thirty-ish. You were only asleep for a couple hours before he came," he answered. I nodded.
My eyes started to droop, and I stifled a yawn. Waking up in the middle of the night to yell at your cheating vampire ex-boyfriend while his vampire brother silently cheered you on was exhausting work.
As I drifted into unconsciousness, I barely heard a whispered "Sweet dreams, Bella."
That night, I did have a dream. A sweet dream, indeed.
In my dream, I woke up like I normally would and did my morning routine like I always did. But instead of Edward picking me up in his Volvo, there was a shiny black motorcycle waiting in the driveway. I skipped out the door and climbed on the back of it, putting on the spare helmet and wrapping my hands around the driver's waist. We sped off to school, and when we arrived, my driver stood up and took off his helmet in one fluent motion.
It was Jasper.
He smiled. I managed to take off my helmet, and I smiled back. He placed his hand on the small of my back and led me towards the school doors. I felt oddly comfortable with Jasper touching me like he did.
When we reached the school doors, Edward intercepted us. Jasper dropped his hand from my back and went into a crouching position. Edward mirrored him. Jasper hissed, his brilliantly white teeth flashing, and Edward growled. The next thing I knew, they were on the ground wrestling.
Jasper growled a "stay away from her!!" I felt a twist in my stomach knowing that he was protecting me in this way.
"Kick his ass, Jasper!" I cried. I wasn't even worried about this kind of violence like I usually was.
Jasper kneed Edward in the gut, and Edward was momentarily stunned. Jasper took this opportunity to kick Edward in the chest and punch him in the nose. For some reason, I smiled.
Edward walked away, abashed, and Jasper ran towards me and pulled my into a comfortable hug. He whispered playfully in my ear, "Maybe someday we can wrestle..."
Then I woke up.
What a weird dream, I thought to myself.
Light poured through my window, illuminating the rocking chair that was being occupied by Jasper. His right arm, up to the rolled sleeve of his sweater, was sparkling, and I couldn't take my eyes off of him. He was so beautiful when he smiled. What made him gorgeous was the smile in his eyes.
"Good morning, sleepy head!" he said. I smiled back, then my head plopped right back onto the pillow. I shut my eyes again.
"Oh, no you don't!" he said. He grabbed my hands and a tingly feeling went through me where he touched. He pulled me into an upright position.
"Ugghh," I moaned. "Lemme sleep."
"Nope. Time for school, Bella."
School. Craap.
"Ugghh!" I moaned louder.
This should be interesting.
Thanks to my friend Andrea (CullenGirl05) for helping me with the dream sequence.
Also thanks to my beta, Vampiresforlife. Go check out her story "The Real Reason." It is so funny!
Also many, many thanks to everyone who reviewed!! Keep it comin'!!
xoxo,
Emily.
