Chapter 9 ~ Somebody To Love
Song ~ Hot N Cold by Katy Perry
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BPOV
When we got back to the house, Emmett and Alice were there. Alice had apparently called Emmett and told him I needed his help.
"Hey, B. Whatcha been up to?" he asked suggestively, wiggling his eyebrows at me.
I spied a small gift bag in his hands.
"Oh, you know...Jasper and I went for a walk. Had some stuff to talk about. Whatcha got there in your hands?" I said, trying to dodge the other question.
"Actually, this is for you. I found it online a few days ago and thought it would give you a laugh. But, now I can see that maybe it might not match as well as I thought it would. We will see, I guess."
He handed me the bag and had the biggest shit-eatin' grin on his face. This could only end in utter embarrassment, I was sure. Might as well get on with it. I pulled the object out of the tissue paper and bag. It was a wooden plaque about the size of a large note card.
It read...
The Single Girl's Evening Prayer
Now I lay me down to sleep.
I wish I had a man for keeps.
Should there be a man
Beneath my bed...
I hope he heard each word I said!
Instead of blushing, I fell into a fit of laughter. Emmett laughed with me and Jasper and Alice came over to read it as well. Then they were both laughing too. It felt so good just to laugh. To feel some sort of release from all the stress.
"You know, Em, you should have gotten this for me back when Edward was around."
That brought on another fit of laughter. Jasper wrapped his arms around my waist from behind and Emmett's eyes bulged out.
"I knew there was more going on here than being let on. But, you were right about the Edward thing. I always thought him coming into your room when you slept was kinda stalker-ish."
"At least when I didn't know about it."
Jasper holding onto me was really getting to me. I felt like every part of my body was on icy fire. It was the first time he ever touched me like that in front of anyone else and it felt wonderful. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face.
"Did anyone tell Em why he is here?" I asked.
"Nope, I figured you would want that pleasure." Alice told me.
"What's up, B? Whatcha need big brother Em to do for your pretty little self?" Emmett asked.
"Well, I have some things I need to speak with Jake about and I thought it best if someone was with me to do it. I thought you would be the best choice for that, given the current situation." I blushed as I told him.
This was going to be hard enough, without someone to keep making me blush or laugh about it. But, it was important none the less.
"Are you scared of him or something? I swear I will kill that mutt if he has hurt you or tries to. I'd kill any fucker who messes with my lil sis." He said, looking straight at Jasper. Hmmm...that was exactly the kind of mind set I needed him in when I talked with Jake.
"No, Em. He's never hurt me. But, that is exactly the attitude I need you in to be able to do this with Jacob. He is going to be less than thrilled about this, but it needs to be done. I don't think Jasper being there would be the best idea."
"That's true. Jasper being there would be like throwing gas on the fire," he said.
"Exactly."
"Why do you think you need to tell him this right now? Why not wait?"
"Because the stupid shit is trying to get all territorial on Bella and it is making her upset. Plus, they have two kids together, that they share custody on. It's just the right thing to do, all around, " Jasper said.
"Yeah, he needs to be set straight before it gets out of hand and I crack that stupid wolf in his face. Tried that once, broke my damn hand."
Emmett laughed and Jasper's arms tightened around me slightly. I looked back at him and he just shrugged his shoulders, then placed a kiss on my temple. I turned my attention back to Emmett and he had a silly grin on his face.
"So, you and the Jazz-man huh? I knew it! I knew Jazz was making the googly eyes at you."
My face was on fire again, but this time I decided to fight fire with fire. "You jealous, big brother? I don't think you'd ever be ready for a girl like me."
Jasper and Alice laughed and Emmett just stood there looking stunned.
"That's my girl," Jasper whispered in my ear and I had shivers running down my spine. It was the first time he had said anything like that, marking me as his. I guess it was to be a day of firsts for us. I wonder if there would be any other firsts. Hmm...That thought could really get me into trouble, so I changed the subject.
"What is Dad up to?"
Alice answered that one. "Billy came by and took him and the kids fishing for the afternoon. It appears we have a little 'adult' time. Whatever shall we do?"
"Well, I want some pizza cause I'm starving, so I am gonna go call for that. We could play a game or watch a movie. What do you guys wanna do?"
"We actually have time to do both if you want to. Let's play a game first, then a movie later. You and Jazz go order your pizza and we'll meet ya in the family room."
Jasper grabbed my hand and we moved towards the kitchen. I pulled my cell out of my pocket and dialed the local pizzeria and ordered my pizza. Jasper took to running his hand up and down my back while I talked.
I could barely form the sentences to tell the man on the phone what kind of pizza I wanted and the address. When I hung up, I spun around and he was inches from my face. My heart was beating furiously and I could feel his cold breath in my mouth. I instinctively licked my bottom lip and his eyes flickered down to my action. When he looked back to my eyes, his eyes were the darkest I had ever seen them.
Then he moved his lips to mine and I was on fire. My hands found their way up to his golden locks and I pulled him further into me. Our lips moved in sync with one another's and his hands came to rest on my hip bones. His thumbs grazed the skin that was showing there, and I about came undone.
He groaned into my mouth and I pulled him into me further. With the counter behind my back, our bodies pushed hard against each other. When his body pressed into mine, I groaned.
"Jazz, you better stop projecting in there, or I'm gonna have to go home to find my Rosie," Emmett yelled, pulling us down from our kiss.
He pulled back from me and his eyes were smoldering.
"Oops!" he said and I had to laugh.
"Come on, Bella. I won't let him embarrass you." he whispered to me.
"I heard that!" Em boomed and laughed.
"Leave them alone, Emmett." Alice said as we walked into the family room, hand in hand.
My face was flushed and I'm sure my lips were a little swollen, but I couldn't find it in my heart to care. It was another first for us, and it was probably the single hottest kiss I had ever received. It was amazing. It made me hopeful for more.
