A/N: I had a couple of people ask me why I chose Bella and Jasper to be together – Well, I chose them because it is what I wanted. I have read some stories and most of the time it's Bella and Edward together. I didn't want this story to be your typical EXB all the way story so I changed it up a bit.
A big thank you to all my reviewers!! I love hearing from you guys, your thoughts and what not. And i am thrilled that you all like this story :- )
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R&R
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JPOV (This is a ONCE off. I'm doing this in his POV becausesakura taikyokoasked me to)
I wasn't really looking forward to tonight at Bella's house. U was kinda nervous actually. My parents horrified me, once I met Bella and they started to get to know her, they practically fell in love with her. They were forever talking about her and I getting married, or which college we would go to, talking about helping us buy our first home. They were dead set on Bella and me spending the rest of our lives together.
The reason being, mostly because my past girlfriends had always been sluttly, snobby, stuck up girls. They were rude to my parents, treated me like a toy. They didn't like it. Then when Bella came over, she was shy, and sweet. That's just who my parents where, they made most of my decisions for me, and to be honest it pissed me off.
"G'day everyone" I said as I walked into Bella's house with Rose and my parents following close behind
Edward was standing near the kitchen table with his hands in his pockets; he must be shitting himself almost as much as I am.
"Jasper, how are you?" Renee cooed, she came over and enveloped me in a big hug.
See, Renee was going to be allot more understanding then my parents.
"I'm good Renee, what about you?" I asked, holding her at shoulder length
"I'm good thank you" She smiled
"Jill, Sean. How lovely to see you again" She let go of me and went to greet my parents.
"Hey Edward" I said, giving him a small smile
"Hi" He replied
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"So, Bella dear, how is school going for you?" My mum asked Bella sweetly.
Everyone was piled onto a big table in the dining room. Although the table was big, it still looked rather crowded.
Dinner smelt delicious. My mouth was watering just from looking at it.
"School is going great" Bella replied
"That's good" I couldn't help but notice the look on my mother's face every time she looked at Bella, It was like she was mentally picturing what our children would look like. I have news for ya mum, we are not together anymore
"I heard a new joke today" Emmett beamed, Oh crap
"Go on then, tell us mate" Alice's dad Peter said
Alice, well she was a sweet girl. Really perky. Bouncing around all the time. Constantly happy and full of energy. She was really upset while she and Bella weren't talking.
There was something there... between Alice and I, but I wasn't sure what it was yet. I don't think I really wanted to know either... She is Bella's Best friend, that would cause so much shit.
"Alright so Bob was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary. His wife was really pissed. She told him "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE THERE !!" The next morning he got up early and left for work. When his wife woke up, she looked out the window and sure enough there was a box gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway. Confused, the wife put on her robe and ran out to the driveway, brought the box back in the house. She opened it and found a brand new bathroom scale... Bob has been missing since Friday." Emmett said, and then his booming laughter filled the house.
"I don't get it?" Alice said, looking confused
Emmett looked at her like she was stupid "Basically, he was calling her fat" Then he started laughing again
He always enjoyed being the centre of attention, maybe enjoyed it a little bit too much.
"Oh Emmett... that's not even funny! It's mean" She replied, shaking her tiny head
"Yeah I don't think you she tell anymore jokes Em" Bella said
"NO NO! I got one more" Such a bloody baby
"One more Emmet, and that's it" Renee warned
"It's funny, I promise" He smiled
He cleared his throat before continuing "A completely inebriated man was stumbling down the street with one foot on the curb and one foot in the gutter. A cop pulled up and said, "I've got to take you in, pal. You're obviously drunk." Our wasted friend asked, "Officer, are ya absolutely sure I'm drunk?" "Yeah, buddy, I'm sure," said the copper. "Let's go."Breathing a sigh of relief, the wino said, "Thank goodness, I thought I was crippled." And then he started laughing again.
"Emmett, that's not even funny" Edward said, shaking his head.
"Yes it was, wasn't it guys?" He replied, looking around the table.
No one said anything, no nods of the heads just pure stillness looking at him like he had two heads.
"Right?" He repeated
"No, Emmett" Rose said, patting him on the back
"You guys have no sense of humour"
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"Jasper, have you and Bella discussed college yet?" Charlie asked
Oh god, and this is where it starts. I could feel myself breathing heavier and my stomach started doing flip flips. I was going to get it the worse out of anyone... I knew my parents well enough.
"Umm.. Uhh.. No" She replied for me, shaking her head.
"Why not?" My dad asked, looking a bit confused
"Because...." She trailed off
"Well dad... mum... Bella and I kind of.. Well we –" I started
"Broke up" Bella blurted out, cutting me off.
Her hand flew up to her mouth and her eyes grew wide.
No one spoke, Renee looked a bit confused, and my mum and dad looked like they were internally debating with themselves, all the while staring at me like I was the black plague
And then they all started laughing.
"Funny kids" My mum said, shaking her head.
"No mum, it's true. We broke up" I said, there was no way I was going to let them think we were lying to them, why the hell would we lie about this?
"Wha... why? I mean look at her Jasper, why on earth would you break up with her?" And it starts...
"I broke up with him Jill" Bella said slowly
"Maybe... we... should ahh go" Emmett said scraping his chair away from the table
"SIT!" Renee yelled pointing at his seat.
"You broke up with him? It's... its JASPER Bella. Why on EARTH WOULD YOU BREAK UP WITH HIM?" Renee almost screeched.
"Well... I .... Because...."
"Because I told her I loved her, then we had a small tiff because she couldn't say it back, then I left and Alice came over not asking Bella if she is ok. Bella found someone else and her and I decided we were better of being friends" I hadn't even realised I opened my mouth to speak. The words just rolled of my tongue.
It was about time we stood up for ourselves. They needed to understand that it's not what we want and that they should be happy for us, if we are happy. I was starting to enjoy being single, I liked the freedom, and the more and more I thought about it, Bella never really was right for me. Sure I love her, but like a sister. I know that sounds weird, but it's true. I'm happy for her, and if anything happened to her I would be there to help her and kick whose ever arse needed to be kicked.
My parents had controlled my life long enough, it was time they understood that I was growing up and I wasn't a five year old little boy anymore.
"You... Like someone else Bella?" Charlie asked, watching her curiously.
"Yes" She replied
"Who?" Renee mother fumed
"Ahhh... well you see..."
"It's me" Well that was ballsy Edward held up his hand
Renee looked shocked to say the least, Esme looked happy. My parents were staring at me, trying to murder me with their eyes or something
"You are dating him?" Renee said slowly
"Yes mum. I am dating Edward"
"I think it's time we left" My dad said, standing up
"Dad, don't be angry" I said
"Angry? No son, we aren't angry. Can't you see Bella was perfect for you. And you lost her" Typical bloody Sean.
"Yes she is perfect, but not for me. She and Edward make a great couple. She is happy, I'm happy for her. We are not meant to be" I said, trying to convince them
"Not meant to be?" My mother laughed "You could have just screwed up your whole life"
She didn't get it, no one fucken got it.
"MUM" Rose yelled "This is enough from both of you. You talk about us being the children.. Look at you. You're so god damn FUCKEN blind you can't see how happy Jasper is being by himself!"
"Watch your mouth young lady" Mother said, ignoring every word Rose had just spoken
Rose slammed her hand down on the table. Anger written all over her face, I could almost see the steam coming out of her ears. She stormed away up the stairs, Emmett following close behind.
"Well, this was... Entertaining. Thank you for having us over for dinner Renee, Charlie. We hope to see you guys soon, despite what our children have done"
"You're more than welcome Jill, and yes we will catch up again soon" They all left, Renee walked to to the front door... Leaving me here by myself. I would have to get someone to drive me home.
"Well, would you two like to explain how you ended up together?" Renee asked Edward and Bella as she sat down at the table again
"Friday night, the night you guys where away. Jasper told me he loved me and I couldn't say it back. He got upset and we had a small argument, he left. Edward was there for me, he let me talk... He listened. That's when it started. We were going to be friends for a while but we found that.. Difficult so we made it official.. Today" Bella answered slowly.
I could see Esmes smile grow larger. I never really got to know Esme, but she seemed like a sweet enough lady.
"Well, I am happy for the two of you" Esme said
"Thanks mum" Edward replied giving her a smile
"Don't you hurt my baby girl" Charlie warned, pointing his finger at Edward.
It wasn't like what happened between me and him. He sat me down, shot gun in hand and everything. Giving me a big speech, then I had to sit through Emmett's speech. Scared me shitless because he threatened to castrate me.
"I wouldn't dream of it sir"
"Good" Charlie huffed
"I still can't believe this" Renee said shaking her head
"Mum please" Bella whispered "I'm really happy. He makes me really happy"
Renee looked at her for a moment "Fine.. As long as you're happy" She sighed
"Thanks mum"
I knew that Renee would be allot easier then my parents.
"I think I may need a ride home" I said awkwardly
"I'll give you a ride" Edward sad as he leant over and patted my back a couple times.
Why he and I never really became friends is beyond me, he seemed like an alright type of guy.
"I'm sorry Jasper" Renee whispered
"What are you sorry about? My parents are controlling." I shrugged "Plus, I'm happy for Bella. Her and I are friends, that's the way we both want it" I said smiling at Bella.
"Ok, well take care of yourself, and just because you and Bella are not together anymore doesn't mean you can't come over. I want to see you here every now and then"
"Sure thing Renee" I said as I stood up "Thank you for dinner, it was lovely. Charlie, Esme, Carlisle it was wonderful to see or meet you"
"It was lovely to meet you too dear Esme said as she gave me a quick hug
Carlisle shook my hand and Charlie gave me a curt nod.
"Bye Bella" I said as I pulled her into a hug
"Thank you, Jasper" She whispered
"You're more than welcome. I'll see you at school" She gave me a smile then pulled herself away and threw herself onto Edwards arms. He said goodbye and goodnight then we left.
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"So dude, what's gonna happen with your rents now?" Edward asked as we drove back to my house.
"I'm not sure. I'm hoping that I can convince them that it's for the best. And that I'm happy" I shrugged
"Their controlling I take it?"
"Yeah something like that, Bella was the first nice girl I was with. They fell in love with her. They were planning everything, I never told Bella though she would have freaked out more than I did when I caught them looking at wedding dresses online"
"They seriously did that?" He frowned
"Yep. Crazy I tell you. I'm over them being so controlling and shit"
"I reckon it would drive me insane" He scoffed
"You learns to ignore it"
He nodded his head and the car became silent.
"Well, good luck" He laughed as he pulled into my driveway.
"Thanks" I replied and I hoped out of the car.
I took a deep breath and walked up to the front door, I cracked it open slightly. The light was on but I couldn't see anyone
"Mum, Dad?" I called as I entered our house
"In the lounge" I heard my father call
"What are you guys doing?" I asked
"Sit" My mother ordered
I sat down opposite them, they didn't look too happy
"Tell us what is going on" My father demanded
"We already told you everything" I scoffed, shaking my head
"We want to hear it from you"
"Fine, I am happy. I like being singe, Bella isn't the one for me, and she isn't the one that I want to spend the rest of my life with. Yes, I love her, but I love her as a sister, as a friend. We both came to the agreement that we would be friends, and I like it this way. I like having a bit of freedom, eventually I will find the girl I am meant to spend the rest of my life with, but until then I am happy just living my life. I want you to understand, I need you to understand. You guys have been forever controlling my life and the choices I make. You can't just decide that because you like a girl that I am going to marry her and spend the rest of my life with her, it is my choice, it's my life, not yours. Please just let me live my life my own way"
They looked at me for a moment, I could tell my mother was softening up a bit.
"We still don't like it" She sighed "She would have been perfect for you"
"See mum, you're doing it now" I said exasperated.
"Sorry! I will try to stop" I gave her a nod then looked at my father
"Dad?"
"I don't know son." He said shaking his head "We just want what's best for you. I honestly believe she is what was best for you"
"Then let that be a mistake I make. If it is that though. I don't think it is, I'm happy, she's happy"
"Fine. But if you get hurt, or if you realise one day what a stupid idiot you were for letting her go, don't come crawling to me"
"I wouldn't dream of it" I replied smugly.
With that, I got up and left. Feeling a sense of relief and even more freedom. I just hope that my parents follow through with this.
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OK, well there we have Jasper's POV.
I hope it helped you guys understand the situation a bit more.
I might update again later on.
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