CHAPTER EIGHT
BPOV
I can't really tell you how much of the movie I watched, because I think I've spent majority of the time with my head hidden underneath the blanket and face hidden in Jasper's shoulder. When the movie first started off I didn't think it would be that bad, until the freaky as shit demon come out of nowhere and dragged that girl's butt off the damn bed. Ever since that part of the movie, scary stuff had popped up whenever I peeked above the blanket, so I soon stopped doing it altogether, and spent the rest of the movie under the blanket, checking out Jasper's amazing as hell legs.
When the movie ended, I tackled Jasper and pinned him onto the couch, he was confused for a second before snapping out of it and saw me hovering over him. I glared down at him "If you EVER, and I mean EVER, bring a horror movie into my house again, I will take away your ability to make children, are we clear?" I said, not dropping my glare. Jasper visibly gulped before nodding once.
I looked down and realised I was straddling my best friend's lap, blushing, I quickly scrambled off of him, which happened to be the wrong side of the couch and went tumbling onto the floor. I landed on the ground with an 'oof' and sighed. When is this ever going to stop happening to me I complained to myself. All of a sudden Jasper was by my side.
"Oh my god Bella are you okay? How the hell did you manage to fall off the couch?" He questioned me.
"I don't know, I think I got off of the wrong side I guess" I retorted sarcastically.
Jasper nodded and turned his head away, pursing his lips together. I knew he was trying to fight off his laughter but I just stared at him from my place on the ground, and that undid it. Jasper burst out laughing and had the lean on the couch for support. His body shook with chuckles and the longer he spent laughing at me the more annoyed my mood got.
I threw a pillow at him, "Jasper, come on, it wasn't that much of a big deal you know I fall down all the time" I whined in an annoyed tone. It took Jasper a few more seconds to finally calm down enough to form coherent sentences.
"I know, b-bu-but the look on your f-f-face" Jasper choked out in between his chuckles. I rolled my eyes at him and threw another pillow in his direction. I think I managed to hit my target because I heard his laughter cut off suddenly. I must have got him in the face. I looked at the clock. 9:30. I looked back at Jasper just in time to see him charge at me, I gave out a small squeal before running for the stairs, dodging out of the way of his massive form, I ran out the stairs, barely reaching the top before stumbling into my parents' room. The sight I saw immediately made me close my eyes and turned around. There, on the bed, my Ma and Pa were getting a bit friendly, heavily making out and it looked like it was about to turn into something more.
"Holy shit; there are kids in the house guys! Keep it PG rated!" I called out, still covering my eyes. I heard my parents gasp and pull away from each other before I scurried out of the room.
I obviously wasn't smart enough to take my hands from away my face because I tripped over the rug in the hallway.
I braced myself for the impact of the floor to meet my face but it never came, instead, two very, very strong and muscular eyes wrapped around my waist. I opened one of my eyes far enough to see Jasper grinning and mock-shaking his head at me.
"You really are somethin' aren't you Bells?" Jasper said, his grin not leaving his face.
I rolled my eyes, and hit his chest playfully. "Of course I am, I'm amazing." I replied sarcastically, before making my way back down the stairs. My parents hadn't bothered coming out of their room, probably either too embarrassed to apologise or they weren't sorry at all and continuing from where I interrupted. I shuddered at the thought. Jasper noticed this and voiced his curiosity. I told him what I saw and we both gagged and had a laugh over it.
By the time we'd finished laughing, we went into the kitchen and raided my cupboards, noticing I didn't have anything suitable to eat for a sleepover. I looked at Jasper, silently questioning whether or not he wanted to come for a drive to the store and we'll get some food to pig out on. He nodded once and grabbed my keys off the hook. "Dibs driving" he called over his shoulder, as he ran out of the kitchen towards the front door. I smiled and shook my head at him, staring unabashedly at his behind as he ran away. Far out, knock it off Bella, that's gross. I reprimanded myself. I groaned. This was getting more and more frustrating and I didn't know what I was going to do. I heard a honk from outside and realised I had been standing there in the kitchen for about five minutes longer than Jasper had left. I quickly grabbed my coat from off the hook and stole some long sweat pants from Jasper's overnight bag, rolling them at the waist multiple times and tying the string in a triple knot.
I headed out the door and into the cold, before realising I wasn't wearing any shoes, Oh well, I'm not going to see anyone out anyways. I thought to myself, before heading out the front door and into the cold air.
(A/N: Surprise! short Jasper's point of view in this chapter)
Jasper.
When Bella stepped out of her house in her short as hell tank top with a random coat off the hook hanging off her shoulders, open, and a pair of my sweats, I almost died, she looked amazing and I wanted nothing more than to tell her how I felt about her right then and there. How did I get so lucky to have such a gorgeous human being in my life. The sight of her took my breath away and when she hopped into the truck her smell invaded my senses. I loved her smell, strawberries and freesias. I couldn't get enough of it. I cleared my throat and started up the truck, before pulling out of the driveway and heading towards the store.
"So," I began, trying to start conversation. "What took you so long to come out?" I asked, genuinely curious. Bella shrugged before giving me a reply, "I went upstairs and told Ma and Pa where we were going and I put on a pair of your sweats and grabbed a coat" I nodded, smiling.
When I pulled up at the Thriftway, a familiar looking Volvo just happened to be parked there, and the only available space was right next to it. I looked at Bella, and her eyes glanced over to where I had just been looking, and her eyebrows furrowed.
"Did you want to stay here? I can go in if you want?" I offered, not really wanting her to have to deal with his shit on her weekend. She nodded, accepting my offer. I let out a gust of air that I didn't know I was holding and sighed in relief. I sat there for a minute longer, telling her to lock the doors after I got out, she simply rolled her eyes in return and basically shoved me out of the truck. I shut the door, and waited for her to lock both doors before I headed inside.
I went through every food aisle, scanning the variety of choices and quickly decided on some Ben and Jerry's ice cream, triple choc and choc mint, mine and Bella's favourites. I grabbed a bag of lollies and some different Pringles flavours before heading to the checkout. I noticed on my trip through the aisles that I hadn't seen Edward at all inside the store. Huh, I thought, Maybe he's not even in here. I quickly paid for the stuff before heading outside.
What I saw made me angry.
I may not have seen Edward at all inside, but there he was, standing at the side of Bella's truck, banging his fist against the window yelling at her to open the door. His sister, I think Bella had mentioned that her name was Alice, was standing next to him telling him to leave her alone, trying to tug him away. Bella on the other hand, was completely ignoring Edward, well, aside from the fact that she was flipping him the bird. I laughed silently, that is the Bella Swan I know and love. I walked silently around to the driver's side of the truck and unlocked it carefully. Edward was too preoccupied in his yelling to realise that I had opened the other door and put the groceries into the truck. I shut the door again and made my way around to Edward. I grabbed his collar and dragged him away from the truck.
When I had dragged him about 10 metres away, I lightly pushed him away. I glared at him and he glared back.
"Leave. Bella. Alone." I said through clenched teeth.
Edward snorted, "Why should I? I think I have the right to talk to her after what she did"
I laughed without humour. "No, you don't. Out of all the times you could have spoken to her during your relationship every time you did it was only to tell her that she was useless or annoying. I think I'm right when I say that you don't have the right to have an opinion about anything that concerns Bella anymore" I replied menacingly. Edward's already angry face turned red and his nostrils flared. Before I knew it one of his weak fists had connected with my face. I barely flinched at the contact. I heard a shriek behind me and saw Bella and Alice's faces both holding an identical look of shock. I smiled at them, letting them know I was okay.
"Nice punch you feeble asshole" I mocked Edward, a smile on my face. He gulped and started backing up. I reached over and grabbed his collar, dragging him over to his car and pinning him against it.
I spoke slowly and angrily, hoping to get every word through his thick skull. "Now, what you are going to do; is get your ass into that stupid silver car," I said, gesturing towards his Volvo with my head. "And drive to wherever you live. Then, you're going to go inside, go to your parents, and tell them exactly what you did tonight, and why Bella doesn't want anything to do with you. Then, Alice here," motioning to Edwards sister. "Is going to give Bella or myself a text message, telling me that you have done what I said. If I don't get a text tonight, I'll find out where you live and make you shout it out in front of the entire school instead of just your family, we clear?" I threatened.
Edward nodded. I let him go and held up my hand and ruffled his hair. "Good, catch you later Edward" I said, giving him a wave. I turned to Alice, silently asking her to make sure she texts Bella later. She nodded and grabbed Edwards arm and shoved him into the car. The Volvo's engine purred to life and Alice pulled out of the car park before speeding down the road.
I turned to Bella's truck and hopped in. Letting out a deep breath, I was exhausted. A small hand reached out and patted my arm comfortingly and I smiled lazily at Bella. Before sitting upright and starting the engine. We drove in a comfortable silence before pulling up her driveway.
Bella unlocked the door and we entered the house. I looked at the digital clock and read the time 11:03. I sighed, I was so tired. As if reading my mind, Bella reached over and patted my arm, smiling. "We don't have to do anything else tonight, we still have tomorrow night as well Jasper. Just go to bed." She said. I smiled at her and leaned over and went to kiss her on the cheek. Bella turned her head just before I was about to and I ended up getting her right on the corner of her mouth. I pulled back abruptly and muttered a sorry and a goodnight before scurrying into the lounge room. I pulled back the blankets and jumped into bed, settling into the cushions. I could feel my eyelids drooping and I soon gave into my heavy eyelids, letting the darkness overtake me.
END OF CHAPTER EIGHT
