Twilight is the property of Stephenie Meyer. I just like playing with the characters, especially Jasper.

This is a drabble.

I was a quick wet boy

Diving too deep for coins

…

Have I found you?

Flightless bird, jealous, weeping or lost you?

-Iron & Wine

Part 14

"Where are we going?" Bella asked, looking out the window at the pine forest they were gliding past.

"Just a little place I know," he replied. "It's out of the way. Then I can answer your questions." He patted her knee. "How are you feeling?"

"Stiff, that's all."

A grim look passed over his face.

"What?" she asked.

"I've waited for you for so long," he said softly. "I don't like to see you in any pain, but you've got a tough few days ahead. Then none of this will matter."

When they finally stopped, it was in front of a small house, off the main road.

Jasper was out of the car and opening her car door before Bella had even unfastened her seatbelt. She blinked a few times, wondering at his speed, but took the hand he offered and he helped her out of the car.

He kept her hand as they walked up the porch and into the house. Jasper turned on the light and she took in the small but nicely furnished living room. She could sense the influence of a good decorator without the house feeling as if a woman lived there.

Bella went to the bathroom to freshen up. When she came out, Jasper had taken off his coat and turned on some music.

It only took a few beats to recognize Iron & Wine's "Flightless Bird." Nervous, she looked at the CD collection.

She felt him behind her so she turned around just as he slipped his arms around her waist. Their foreheads touched as they began to slowly move to the music.

His voice was hoarse. "We've barely met, and I can't explain, but I know we were meant to be together. Will you be with me?"

"Yes," she said, glorying in his scent before turning up to kiss him. After their kiss, his lips slid down the side of her face, down to her neck. The bite startled her.

Xx

This is a little Valentine's Day Drabble.

Hope your February is going well. Leave a note and share your thoughts. I appreciate the response my little story has received.

I'll be back with more very soon. Just two more chapters. Thanks for coming along on this February adventure with me.