Chapter 12
"Jasper, I'm getting ready to board my flight, I hope you get this message." I sighed not being able to reach him all morning.
Thankfully the flight was short.
Getting off the plane I scanned the waiting area for him and nothing, thinking he might have got there late I went to baggage, even though I don't have anything here, he doesn't know that. Nothing.
Pulling out my phone to call him yet again when I'm suddenly picked up and spun around with a kiss planted on my lips like I've never had before.
"I'm so sorry. I had to go to the bathroom." He laughed and I shook my head.
"You were about to get a nasty message." I gave Jasper the bitch brow.
"But I'm here, you're here and I've got a surprise for you." He grabbed my backpack from me and asked if there were any other bags, I shook my head no.
"Everything you need for the weekend is in here?" He asked dumbfounded.
"Yes. Jasper I'm not a clothes whore."
Jasper laughed "I know. I just didn't think you'd pack this light."
"There's jeans, sweaters and under garments. I'll buy travel toiletries here and if I need something more, we can go shopping." I shrugged.
"Why buy travel size stuff? You'll be coming back, leave them here."
"Hmmm, look at you, handsome and smart."
"Of course." He grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the exit.
Arriving at his apartment, I was impressed it was so neat, but plain.
"Where's the decorations?"
"Hey, I'm a man and I'm rarely here. Besides it's still Base housing, even if it's off base."
"Your mom would stroke." I laughed.
"I know, that's why I haven't invited her here yet." He raised his eyebrows.
"Gotcha."
"What would you like for dinner, the only thing I have here are some of your favorite snacks. I don't keep a lot of food here either." He ran a hand through his hair.
"Surprise me. You know what's good."
"Alright, we'll go eat and then go shopping for your girly stuff."
Jasper took me to a local seafood restaurant on the waterfront. The food was outstanding and the company even better. Jasper was obviously a regular as everyone greeted him when we walked in.
"Famous?" I laughed.
"Yeah, we come here a lot. Friday nights are all you can eat shrimp and oyster night. Us military guys can put away the food."
"I can imagine."
We went shopping at the little shopping center down the road and I bought stuff to keep at his apartment, including some clothes, so I wouldn't have to pack every time, yes, I'm that lazy.
"Now, let's go home and binge watch something with this ice cream."
After scanning through Netflix, Hulu and Amazon, we decided on Godless, a Netflix original.
I must have fallen asleep, because I felt someone picking me up and started flailing.
"Hey, it's OK. I've got you." Jasper whispered.
I sighed and snuggled into his chest.
"Can I take your socks and pants off?" Jasper asked and I nodded.
We snuggled close together and I slept good, until waking to Jasper's raised voice.
"NO! I'm on leave this weekend. I cannot come in for field training." He barked. "I don't care if it was misplaced on the schedule, my girlfriend flew in from Seattle and I will not abandon her."
Hearing him actually call me his girlfriend sent butterflies into overdrive in my stomach and a goofy grin on my face.
Slipping on my sleep pants, I walked into the kitchen to see him on the phone and pacing.
He looked up at me and smiled, pulled out a mug and made my coffee for me.
"Go shower, we've got an appointment." He put his hand over the phone to tell me and peck a kiss. Nodding, I grabbed my coffee and headed to the bathroom.
Hopping in his car we arrive at a tour office.
"Welcome, are you here for the private tour?" The elderly gentleman asked.
"Yes sir. I'm Jasper, I called you a few weeks ago to book it."
The gentleman locked up his shop and led us to his Hummer.
The tour was beautiful, we got to learn about all the history of Anchorage and take in the beautiful sights from a top of Chugach mountain.
"Jasper, this is beautiful. It's so peaceful, even though the city is right below."
"That's why I wanted you to see it."
That evening we ordered pizza and decided on a Stranger Things marathon.
"I can't believe our weekend is over." I sighed.
"We've got a lifetime." Jasper whispered, not knowing if I was supposed to hear it, I just snuggled closer.
We had a great make-out session before falling asleep snuggled together again.
Over breakfast Jasper had a sad smile on his face. "It'll be about two or three months before we can do this again." He held my hand.
"We've got Skype and phones and letters." I reminded him.
"I know, but it's not the same. I'm going to miss you in my bed." He sighed.
"I'll miss it too."
"Let's get you to the airport."
Once at the airport we stayed wrapped in each other until it was time for me to board, he gave me a kiss I wasn't soon to forget and waved until we couldn't see each other anymore.
Esme was waiting for, all smiles.
"So, how was it?"
"Too short." I sighed, wiping away the moisture from my eyes.
"He'll be here before you know it." Esme assured me.
"I'm just glad I gave him another chance and he kept his promise. This weekend was great and we didn't even sleep together." I blushed.
"Bella, he knows what you've been through; more than anyone and he'd never push you."
"I know and that makes him all the more special."
The next few months went by fast at times, other days, especially days we couldn't talk were excruciatingly slow.
"Jasper arrives tomorrow. Did you take the day off?" Esme asked.
"I did. You were right to promote Paul to manager. It's given me a lot more freedom to get other things done."
"Of course, I was." Esme smirked.
I spent the night cleaning my apartment from top to bottom, even though it didn't need it and made sure I had my list made for the store, so I could go first thing and have everything ready.
Driving my new SUV, I smiled all the way to the airport.
AN:
Things progress, but they're still taking it slow.
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