Disclaimer: Don't own any characters, but if I did it I would be in a Jasper and Emmett sandwich right now.

A/N: Charlie is very OOC in this story. I think this was my most favorite to write.

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Bella

"Why are you so nervous?" I asked glancing over at Jasper as he fidgeting once again in his seat.

"Seriously? Maybe because I'm meeting your dad for the first time who also happens to be the Chief of police and he has a gun."

"You will be fine; he's not going to shoot you or anything. Just be yourself. Also you might not want to mention you're fucking me either." I said biting the inside of my cheek to keep from laughing.

"Christ Bella, don't say it like that. He's probably going to know anyway."

I couldn't stop the laugh this time. "How in the hell would he know that?"

"He's a dad, my dad could always tell."

"Probably because you told him, but my dad I'm pretty sure hasn't had sex since Renee left. So he would more than likely walk in the room with us doing it and just think we were wrestling or something."

"Really?" He asked hopefully.

"No not really dumbass he is a guy. It's not like you forget how it's done."

He narrowed his eyes at me, but I ignored him and continued to stare out the window as I drove down the highway.

"You know if I didn't love you I'd push you out of the car and steal it for making fun of me."I smiled. It had only been two weeks since we started saying it and every time I heard it I got that warm feeling in my chest.

"If I didn't love you I'd push you out for being such a freaking girl."

"Screw you Swan," He growled.

"Trying to channel Edward there."

"Only because you're annoying me with your nonchalant attitude."

Rolling my eyes I flipped on my blinker and pulled to the side of the road.

"What are you doing?"

Turning sideways when I got stopped I took his face in between my hands. "You need to relax. My dad is going to like you. All you have to do is be the guy I love and you will be fine. Okay?"

"Alright," He said leaning forward to brush his lips against mine quickly. "I'll try. "

Shaking my head I checked my mirrors pulling out on the road.

We'd originally planned for him to meet my dad at graduation in three weeks; when I would also meet his parents, but dad had called and gave me some good news.

Jasper's car would be ready by then if we could get down to see it and have him decide on a paint color. Once he did dad would paint it and drive it up for graduation. As soon as I told Jasper we made plans to come down the next weekend which just happened to be Memorial Day so we'd be there until Monday. Jasper would also be paying for it while we were there.

As we drove by the Welcome to Forks sign Jasper reached over and squeezed my hand.

"Just breathe." I said smiling over at him. He did what I asked drawing in a deep breath and letting it out.

A few minutes later I was turning into the driveway. My dad came out on the porch with a big grin. Handing Jasper my keys I said, "Call him Chief Swan until he tells you otherwise."

Jasper nodded as he got out. He went to the trunk for our bags while I opened my door and shot off to the steps. My dad swept me up in his arms causing me to squeal out. As he went to set me down I whispered, "Be nice."

Stepping back I reached for Jasper's hand drawing him to me. "Dad this is Jasper, Jasper this is my dad."

"Nice to meet you Chief Swan," Jasper said holding out his hand. Good boy.

"You too." He said gruffly as he stuck out his hand.

Shaking my head I went on into the house. They both followed in behind me. I sent Jasper upstairs with our bags. Granted he would be sleeping on the couch, but his bag could be put in my room.

I veered off into the kitchen and opened the fridge door. Clicking my tongue when I found it empty.

"What?" Dad asked coming in behind me.

"Do you eat at the diner every night?"

"No, sometimes I eat at Billy's and sometimes Sue's."

"And they don't mind you doing this?"

"Of course not. They love me." He said grinning.

Jasper walked into the kitchen at this point and I said, "Turn around. I'm cooking dinner tonight, but we need to go to the store."

He nodded. Like he was going to say anything different anyway.

Grabbing his hand we went back out to the car. I gave him the keys so he could drive. We didn't talk much on the way to the Thriftymart. I could tell he was still slightly nervous, but hopefully by the end of the night he would be relaxed.

We quickly got everything we needed for me to make lasagna with salad and garlic bread. I also picked up a six pack of beer for my dad and one for us.

On the drive back I pointed out the most important spots in Forks. The high school, the police station, and the bank. That was about it.

When we got back to the house I set myself up in the kitchen to prepare dinner. Jasper offered to help so I put him at the table to make the salad.

As I browned the ground beef I started to get warm. Pulling my hair up I wound it into a messy bun on the top of my head.

I was stirring in the sauce when I heard, "What the fuck is on the back of your neck?" Turning quickly with wide eyes I opened and closed my mouth a few times trying to process the fact that my dad just said fuck.

"Bella?" He questioned folding his arms across his chest. Glancing quickly at Jasper he was still working on the salad ignoring us both, but I could see the smile he was trying to hide. Fucker.

"Bella I'm waiting." Shit I still hadn't said anything. Quick try and change the subject.

"Dad did you just say fuck?"

"Yes I did now answer the question."

"It's…it's a tattoo."

"And where did you get it?"

"Atlanta." I said. My dad's eyes shot straight to Jasper. Crap.

"I see. Turn around and let me look at it."I slowly turned and felt him come closer. His finger traced over where I knew the wings were. "I have two questions. 1) Were you drunk? and 2) Did it hurt?"

Turning back around to face him I answered, "No and a little."

"Good because I was drunk and mine still hurt like hell." He said grinning finally.

Once again I found myself opening and closing my mouth. Only breaking out of my trance when Jasper laughed. "When the hell did you get a tattoo dad?"

"You were still in high school. Remember that ice fishing trip Billy and I went on in Alaska." I nodded and he continued. "Well we went into the town near where we were staying. After quite a few drinks at a local bar we went down to the tattoo parlor a few doors away."

"Can I see it?"

"Sure," He said raising his shirt up to above his chest. I cracked up.

"A sheriff's badge. Really dad?"

"What? I said I was drunk not smart."

"What did Billy get?"

"A wolf's head or totem pole something like that. Can't really remember. I haven't seen it since that night."

I nodded slowly before turning back to the stove and began to prepare the lasagna.

"You got any tattoos Jasper?" Dad asked as he grabbed a beer from the fridge.

"One, I got it when Bella got hers."

"What is it of?"

I assumed he rolled his sleeve up since he didn't say anything.

"What does it mean?"

"Strength."

"You sure about that."

"That's what the guy said."

"And you didn't look it up first. It could mean something else like chicken or some shit like that."

By this time I was holding onto the counter to keep from falling over I was laughing so hard. Glancing over my shoulder I noticed dad had left the kitchen and Jasper had a panic stricken face.

"Go look it up while I finish dinner."

He shot out of the chair and ran up the stairs.

"He going to check?" My dad called from the living room laughing.

"Yes." I called back.

Jasper returned to the kitchen a few minutes later looking relieved. "I take it it's right."

"Yes thank god. He had me worried there for a minute."

Chuckling quietly I slid the lasagna and garlic bread in the oven. Turning around I wrapped my arms around Jasper's waist.

"He likes you." I whispered resting my chin on his chest so I could look up at me.

"Really?"

"Yes." Rising on my tiptoes I gave him a quick kiss. "Now finish the salad while I set the table."

Ten minutes later we were sitting down to eat.

"So dad, when do we get to see Jasper's car?"

"Tomorrow morning if you want. That way if you decided on a color we can run into Port Angeles and pick it up. I'll start it next week. That will make it ready by graduation."

"Cool. Thanks for allowing me to get the car Chief Swan." Jasper said.

"Not a problem. Glad it's going to a good home. Bells told me about your other one and call me Charlie."

I grinned and rubbed Jasper's leg feeling him relax fully for the first time all day.

"What are you going to do with your car now?" Dad asked a few minutes later.

"Actually Rose is going to buy it. As soon as I get the new one she's taking it."

"Good, good."

The rest of dinner passed with me telling dad about our trip, minus the whole James incident because seriously he did not need to know that shit.

After dinner I sent Jasper to the living room to watch the ballgame while I cleaned up. Once the dishes were done I grabbed us both a beer and went to join them. As I walked in dad raised an eyebrow when he noticed what was in my hand. I raised one back motioning to his own beer. Rolling his eyes he turned back toward the TV.

When the game was over I made up the couch for Jasper. After giving him a kiss I headed upstairs to bed. Today had gone so much better than I had hoped. Exhausted from the drive it didn't take me long to fall asleep.

The next morning I woke up to a rare sunny day. Opening my window I breathed in the air before heading to the bathroom for a shower. When I was done I made my way downstairs. Getting to the bottom step I stopped. My dad and Jasper were already up and in there talking.

"So," I heard my dad say. "How long have you been sleeping with my daughter?"

Jasper started coughing and sputtering. "I….I…umm…" I had to bite my knuckle to keep from laughing out loud.

"Relax son. I'm not going to kill you. She is almost 22. Just don't hurt her."

"I won't Charlie."

"Good. Now how do you want your eggs?"

I decided to make my presence known then.

"Good morning." I said turning the corner. Giving a quick kiss to my dad's cheek and one to Jasper's lips. "What are you two talking about in here?"

"Guy stuff." My dad said sliding a plate in front of each of us.

We ate quickly before heading out the door to go to Billy's house. Pulling in front of his house 15 minutes later I was barely out of the car before I was swept up into a bone crushing hug.

"Can't breath…Jake."

"Sorry Bells," He said putting me down.

"It's okay. Just think you cracked a rib." I said rubbing my side.

"Wuss," He muttered.

"Ass," I muttered back. He shrugged his shoulder and turned to Jasper. "This is Jasper, my boyfriend. Jasper this is Jake. We grew up together."

They shook hands before Jacob turned to my dad and started talking about my car.

"So you two grew up together huh?"

"Yeah. He's a couple years younger, but we played together when our dad's were fishing or working on a car. That was until he was old enough to help and started ignoring me."

"You never went out with him?"

"No god that's kind of gross. He's like a brother and an annoying one at that."

"You aren't always a bright ray of sunshine either," Jacob said ruffling my hair as he walked by. I did what any mature 21 year old would do. I stuck out my tongue at him. He laughed and said, "Let me get dad and we'll go check out your car Jasper."

We both nodded. Billy came rolling out of the house a few minutes later. After giving him a hug I introduced Jasper.

While we walked around to the garage I casually asked, "Billy what is your tattoo of?"

"Damn it Charlie you told her?"

"Well yeah. She asked to see mine."

"Wait? Dad you have a tattoo?" Jacob asked glancing down.

"Yes. How did she even know to ask?"

"Because she has one and I told her I did too. It's not that big a deal."

"Can I see?" Jacob asked his dad.

"No."

"Why not? I'll show you mine." He said.

I cracked up at the look on Billy's face at his words.

All of us had stopped by this point and were looking at Billy expectantly. Grumbling he rolled his right sleeve up to the shoulder.

Dad leaned forward and said, "I was way off."

When he moved I saw that it wasn't a wolf or a totem pole, but a freaking goldfish.

"Dad?" Jacob asked trying not to laugh at his poor father.

"Shut it, kid. Let's see yours."

"Can't. I don't have one. Just wanted to see yours."

Billy huffed and started rolling his chair forward. As we walked the rest of us showed Jacob ours. He laughed for a good five minutes at dads before he got annoyed and smacked him in the back of the head. I was laughing too until I heard Jasper let out a low whistle.

The rest of the morning I was ignored while the four of them went over the car, but even I had to admit it was going to look good when they got it done.

They discussed paint options for a few minutes. The interior was black leather so he could pretty much go with any color.

"What do you think Bella?" Jasper asked looking over at me.

"It's up to you. You have to drive it."

"Yes, but I want your opinion."

"It doesn't matter whatever you like."

"You are really no help. You know that?"

"Yes."

He rolled his eyes and turned back to my dad. After about an hour he finally decided to go with silver metallic. Once the decision was made he and dad headed to Port Angeles. I stayed with Jacob while they were gone. Right after they left we took a walk on the beach.

"I like him Bells." Jacob said after a few minutes.

"I do too. A lot."

"Good. I'm glad to see you happy."

"What about you? Anybody special?"

"No, the one I want is taken. She might eventually come around though."

"Whatever. She might just crack you up side the head with a wrench next time."

"She's just playing hard to get."

"You just keep believing that and Rose might not kill you."

He grinned. "Hey, we're having a bonfire tonight. You and Jasper should come."

"Who's going to be there?"

"You know the usual. Embry, Quil, Jared and Kim, Paul, Sam and Emily, Leah, a few people from your old high school."

"Why not? If Jasper wants too."

"Cool. Seth will be here too. He's on leave this weekend."

"Well in that case we will definitely be there. I haven't seen him in forever."

"Yeah. Still hard to believe he joined the Marines, but he loves it."

We walked for a little bit longer and by the time we got back Jasper and dad were back also and were ready to head home.

I said goodbye to Billy and told Jacob we'd see him later.

On the drive I told Jasper about the bonfire. He seemed to be okay with going.

I heated up the lasagna for lunch when we got back. After we ate dad had to go into work, so Jasper and I just hung around the house watching movies until it was time to go to the beach.

When we arrived the bonfire was already in full swing.

I'd just stepped onto the sand when my hand was wrench from Jasper's as I was bowled over. Landing with an oof on a hard chest I looked down into the smiling eyes of Seth.

"Hey beautiful. You miss me?"

"Of course. How's training going?" I asked giving him a hug.

"Good, but I don't want to talk about that. I want to know who this guy is that's glaring at me over your shoulder."

Glancing back I saw that sure enough Jasper was glaring. Grinning I turned back to Seth, "That jealous ass is my boyfriend Jasper."

"Oh well hell. Sorry Bells. Jacob could have warned me. Of course he probably thought it would be funny to see if I got my ass kicked." He said pushing me off into the sand. Pulling my self up I kicked him in the calf while I brushed the sand off me.

"Fuck what was that for?" He asked rubbing his leg.

"The sand."

Once I was done I walked over to Jasper. He was still glaring at Seth. "Knock it off. He's nineteen and I haven't seen him since I left for school."

Jasper relaxed then and reached out to pull Seth up shaking his hand in the process.

We walked over to the first of two bonfires. I introduced Jasper to everybody from the rez before settling down between him and Emily. He didn't need to meet the people at the other bonfire. I couldn't stand them in high school and I'm pretty sure that hadn't changed.

As the night wore on I lost myself in conversation with Emily, Leah, and Kim while Jasper talked to the guys. They seemed to get along so that was good.

We'd been there a few hours when Jasper stood to go get another beer. I was talking to Seth by this point and didn't notice who sat down beside me until I heard his voice.

"Hey Bella."

Rolling my eyes I barely turned my head and said, "Hey Mike."

I tried to tune him out as I continued to talk to Seth, but he just wouldn't give up. "So you and that guy are you two together or just friends?"

"We're together."

"Oh that's to bad. I was going to see if you wanted to go out while you were home."

"No."

"Oh well. Maybe next time."

"Whatever."

He left me alone finally and went back to the others. Jasper sat down beside me again and I noticed he kept shuddering.

"What's the matter?"

"This nasty girl kept trying to hit on me. It was gross."

Seth and I cracked up. "You met Lauren I take it."

"I don't know I didn't find out her name."

"Trust me it was Lauren."

"High school?"

"Yep."

"Same with the guy that was trying to talk to you?"

"Oh yeah. He followed me around then too."

"Is that why you didn't introduce me to the other bonfire?"

"Pretty much, but I can tell you about each one if you want."

"Sure."

"Okay," I said glancing over. "The curly haired girl is Jessica. She's a little follower and Lauren's lapdog. She will not hesitate to stab you in the back either. The other girl is of course Lauren. She's the biggest bitch ever. We hated each other from day one and it won't ever change. I already told you about Mike. The other two guys are Tyler and Connor. They would be okay if they didn't hang out with the other three."

"Did you like anybody in high school?"

"Yeah. Angela and Ben, but they aren't here. They both got accepted in Dartmouth, so they don't get to come home much."

Jacob came over then and he thought it would be funny to share some embarrassing stories about me until I got pissed off and was ready to go.

I drove home since Jasper had drunk a little more than I did. As we walked up the front steps he stopped me before I opened the door.

"I need to ask you something."

"Okay."

"Would you go out with me tomorrow night? Maybe dinner and a movie?"

I smiled and nodded. "I would love too."

He smiled and pulled me close for a quick make out session.

Finally going into the house I left him in the living room and headed upstairs. Dad was already snoring away so I tiptoed to the bathroom for a quick shower.

When I finally got into bed it suddenly hit me that tomorrow would be our first official date. We'd tried a few times since our fight, but with graduation so close we were both busy with getting ready for finals and hadn't had time. I was so excited. Squealing into my pillow I quickly tried to fall asleep. Tomorrow night couldn't come fast enough.

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Next up the rest of the weekend including their date.

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