A/N: This is a really long chapter, there is a lot covered here. So if you have any questions please do not hesitate to pm me! Now on with the show!

Steph you know I love you right? As for me putting your boy in slack…Jasper is that good that he does not worry about when he does his thing.

The forever great Chris LeDoux owns the song Round and Round, it is one of his older songs and hard to find but well worth the listen.

Stephenie Meyer owns all that is Twilight.

Chapter 20

Gilbert FFA Rodeo Part II

Round and Round She Goes by: Chris LeDoux

On a cold Montana morning
On the road to Idaho

I watched her order hot and black to go.
And her boots and spurs and blue jeans
And the lonely in her eyes
Told me just how much she loved the rodeos.

I asked where she was headin',
She said, the Boise show.
She took a third in Butte just yesterday.
No, she never has been married,
And she probably never will,
'cause silver buckle dreams
Don't leave time for standing still.

Chorus


Round and round and round she goes
Where she stops nobody knows.
The miles are gettin' longer,
The nights they never end.
Old rodeos and livestock shows
Keep the lady on the go.
Lord, she loves to run those barrels,
And it's the only life she knows.trade a minute
Of the years that she's got in it,
'cause she's had herself some happy,
She's learned to take the sad.
When i looked up from my coffee
I saw Boise on her mind,
She had that look of leavin' in her eyes.
As she drove into the morning
It slowly dawned on me
How hard it is to tell a dream goodbye

For now on fifteen seasons
The circuit's been her home,
And at times she misses kids she never had.
But she wouldn't

Chorus

Lord, she loves to run those barrels,
And it's the only life she knows.

BPOV

I start walking my way down to have a seat with the group when I am stopped by Jake, Leah and a very cute younger guy, who I assume is Leah's brother, Seth. Leah speaks first, "Hey Bella it is so good to see you again. That sure is one good looking mare you are riding."

"Thanks so much Leah, I am so glad Jake found her, she truly is a once in a lifetime horse. So this must be your brother I have heard so much about?" I ask looking back and forth between the three.

Leah looks embarrassed for not introducing us sooner, "Oh geez, where are my manners? Bella Swan this is my brother, Seth Clearwater."

Seth is a natural flirt; I can just tell as he grabs my hand and raises it to his lips to kiss the back of my hand, "It is really nice to meet you Bella. If you don't mind me asking, was that Jasper Hale you were riding with in the Grand Entry?"

"Yup it sure was. Do you know him?" I gaze back at Seth as his face turns from a flirty boy, to a fan.

"Oh my God! I knew it, I have watched all of his runs I could find on YouTube from the college finals he is an amazing roper." Seth is practically jumping out of his skin with admiration for Jasper. "I actually got to see him rope once in person at the PRCA Rodeo they had in Scottsdale earlier this year. He is the reason I wanted to get into Calf Roping."

"Would you like to meet him?" Upon hearing my question Seth just about falls over.

"Are you kidding me? I would love to meet him." He practically rips my arm off as he leads me towards where everyone is sitting. I can hear Jake and Leah laughing behind me.

Once up in the stands, I introduced Seth to Jasper, they immediately start talking roping. Jasper offers to help Seth some, I think the kid literally died and went to heaven when Jasper offered. I take a seat next to Edward and place my hand on his knee. Jake and Leah sit beside Renee and Phil on the bleacher below us.

"Edward, this is Jacob Black and Leah Clearwater. Jake is who I bought Phoenix from." Edward's eyebrow shots up when he hears who Jake is, and turns his attention to him.

Jake looks Edward up and down, I guess sizing him up. According to Jake no one will ever be good enough for me. Jake extends his large hand to Edward "Guilty as charged. I am just glad I was able to rescue that mare before that witch of a woman, Tanya Denali, had her processed into Alpo."

Edward winces after Jake's Alpo statement; he is still pissed about that whole situation, "Well I'm glad you were at the right place at the right time. Phoenix is a special mare that's for sure. I unfortunately used to date Tanya Denali, so I am fully aware of her less then stellar ways."

Jake lets out a chuckle, "Man, sorry for you. I ran into her at a sale I was at in New Mexico, she is definitely a cold hearted snake."

"Tell me about it." Edward retorts. I am glad to see the two most important men in my life getting along.

I had been so absorbed in Edward and Jacob's conversation I hadn't noticed that the Calf Roping had started and Jasper and Seth were gone. "Where are Jas and Seth?" I ask Alice.

Alice shrugs and points down to the end of the arena where the calf ropers are waiting their turn in the roping box. Jasper is standing beside Seth who is sitting on a gorgeous stout brown gelding. Seth is twirling his rope around, pulling the slack through just like Jasper had done earlier in the day. Apparently Seth is roping in the performance and Jasper is going to push his calf for him. Pushing the calf through the chute is a very important job; it gives the calf a little extra oomph when breaking the gates.

Leah is nervously crossing and uncrossing her legs, Jake reaches over and grabs her hand trying to smooth her nerves. The announcer starts running down the list of ropers, "Here is the line up for the Calf Roping event: Dally McBride, Chad Murray, Wes Walker, Seth Clearwater" Leah lets out a yell at the mention of her brother's name, the announcer continues, "Embry Redfeather, Paul Hodges, Sam Cook, Casey Thompson, Bo Johnson and rounding out the Calf Roping will be Trey Lott."

The first roper out misses his calf all together, the second breaks the barrier resulting in an extra five seconds being tacked on to his time and the third roper Wes Walker, makes the first qualified time so far of 10.52 seconds. Seth is walking up to the roping box, he has his piggin string in his mouth and his loop tucked under his right arm, he backs his horse into the box as Jasper jumps into the chute with the calf. Seth makes sure his horse is ready and then glances down to the calf making sure it is in position. With a nod of his head Jasper pushes the calf through the open chute gates and runs out just as Seth races after the calf. He has drawn a swift calf, so he has to play chase for a little ways down the pen. Seth finally seizes the opportunity and releases his loop, it settles right over the calf's head but as luck would have it the calf runs through catching its back foot as Seth pulls his slack and dismounts in one swift motion. The calf is fighting trying to free himself as Seth makes it there flanking and making swift work of tying the calf. The boy does have some swift hands. Seth walks back and remounts his horse and walks forward loosening the tension on the rope and waits the six seconds required too make sure the calf does not get up. The judge gives thumbs up and waits for his time…14.85. It is a long time but at least he roped the calf.

Leah lets out a breath that I am sure she has been holding the whole time, Jake looks back at me, "He just was late pulling his slack, he had a good one going if it wasn't for that one mistake."

I nod agreeing, "Yeah, but he is still green. With Jasper's help he'll get better."

Jake and Leah nod as they stand up to meet Seth at the horse trailer. "We'll be back, just want to make sure Seth doesn't need a hand." Jake says as he and Leah turn to go down the bleachers.

Emmett then gets up and starts his way to the horse trailer to get ready, his event is next. Rose yells as he descends the bleachers "Give'em hell Em!" Emmett pumps his fist in the air as he continues downwards.

Renee turns around cocking her eyebrow at me, "Bells when are you heading down to get on Phoenix?"

"I'm going to head down after Emmett throws his steer. I think that'll give me plenty of time, Team Roping is still one event before me." I glance over at Edward feeling bad that I haven't really had time to spend with him. But that is the way it is when you compete.

I touch my hand to his forearm trying to get his attention, "Hey, are you having a good time? I hate that we haven't had more time to talk."

He wraps his arm around me pulling me closer, kissing me on the forehead, "Bella, I totally understand, this isn't my first rodeo remember? Things get hectic; we'll have plenty of time later to do whatever we want." He squeezes me reassuringly.

"Hm… I like the way that sounds. You don't have to work tomorrow, do you?" Thinking that if he doesn't have to get up early he might want to stay the night. We are going to get in late after all.

"Nope, I sure don't. So…I am all yours until Sunday evening. That is if you will have me."

"Um I don't know about that. We'll just have to see how things play out." I joke with him, giving him a small punch in the arm. Edward lets out a low chuckle as he brushes one of my stray hairs behind my ear.

I turn my attention back to the arena while Edward keeps running his fingers through my hair. The Steer Wrestlers have started making their way in. Emmett runs into the arena like a bat out of hell with Jasper close on his heals, apparently Jas is just helping out everyone tonight. He is going to haze Em's Steer for him; which basically means he and Stoker will run along side of the steer on his horse making sure the steer runs in a straight line and does not weave or duck.

The first steer wrestler is actually Lauren's friend Eric; I notice she is hanging on the fence further down from where we are sitting. Eric's horse breaks good and has a good steer but as he slips down off his horse the steer accelerates and Eric bites the dirt hard rolling like a tumbleweed. Gosh I hope he is not hurt. The second dogger out throws his steer and gets a time of 7.52. Emmett is next, Rose stands up to get a better view. Punchy trots into the box, his ears are pinned so close together anxiously watching the steer as Emmett backs him into the corner. He has his hat pulled down low on his head I can barely see his eyes. Every muscle in Emmett and Punchy's bodies are tensed and ready to pounce. It seems like an eternity has passed since he entered the roping box, but in reality it has only been maybe five seconds and just like that Emmett nods his head and the steer runs through the chute. Punchy pushes out of the box hard with his back legs; Emmett is in great position to throw this steer fast. Jasper moves the steer closer to him as Emmett slides down to the side of Punchy and wraps one of his massive arms around the steer's horns. Emmett's legs instinctively reach out in front of him as they hit the dirt. In one swift twisting motion Emmett lays the steer down completely. The crowd is going wild, it is an awesome run. Em releases the steer, gets up does a two gun shooting motion with his hands and dusts himself off. The time is announced and it is a 4.25. That puts him in the lead so far. Rose is jumping up and down screaming "Way to go baby! You rocked that shit!" I just shake my head and laugh; those two were made for each other.

It is now my turn to get on my horse, the butterflies are back in full force. This will be my first competition run back in almost four years. "Well guys I need to head to the trailer to get ready; I will see ya'll when I get done." Everyone wishes me good luck as I stand to walk down the bleachers.

Edward gets up with me, "Wait Bella I am going to come with you."

Renee looks up at us as we walk past her, "I will be down there before the Team Roping is finished. Okay?"

"That sounds good Mom, I'll be looking for you." Edward and I start our way down.

We bump into Jake and Leah on their way back to sit down. Jake grabs me and gives me a hug, "Good Luck Bells. You and Phoenix will do fine." Leah pats me on the shoulder nodding in agreement.

"Thanks guys, well I gotta get. I will see you after, alright?" We make our way to where Phoenix is tied at the trailer. She is resting her foot so peacefully; I believe she might just be asleep.

I get her girth tightened and I decide that even though there is not dress code I want to wear my Charlie One Horse cowboy hat tonight, so I grab it out of the living quarters of Jasper's trailer. I replace my cadet cap with my cowboy hat, when I have it on my head good and snug I turn to Edward, his eyes are a darker shade of green then before, he almost looks flushed in the face too. He walks towards me and grabs me by the waist. "Fuck Bella, you look God damn hot in a cowboy hat. Do you think you could just wear that later?" He wags his eyebrows at me right before crashing his lips into mine, I can feel myself getting wet, this is not a good road to be taking right before I have to run barrels, I think to myself. I slow the kiss knowing I am never going to get on Phoenix and I still needed to warm her up.

We break from the kiss, panting. "Edward I really need to get on Phoenix… I have barrels to run tonight remember?" He chuckles softly as he leans his forehead in and touches it to mine.

"I know Love, I just couldn't help myself. Let's get you mounted and on your way." He looks me up and down.

I shake my head knowing full well the double meaning of the word "mounted" in that last sentence. I get Phoenix bridled up and I swing up on her as Edward walks over.

"Good luck. Make you a fast, clean run." I lean down placing a small peck on his cheek.

"I will try my damnedest." I gently urge Phoenix forward looking back and waving at Edward as he starts his way back to the bleachers.

I walk toward the arena where there is a dirt area that is used to warm up the horse. There are a few barrel racers, some I recognize others I don't. There is one girl in particular that catches my eye she is very pretty and has shoulder length blonde hair, looks to be around my age. I had noticed her staring at me during the Grand Entry.

I kick Phoenix into a long trot as I circle her around the warm-up area; it is close quarters with all of the other girls trying to do the same. I zoom past the girl as I que Phoenix into a comfortable lope, I lope a couple of times in both directions, then stopping Phoenix settling her as I realize the last Team Ropers are finishing up.

I jump down real quick tightening my girth one last time for good measure. Just as I am about to re-mount, the pretty blonde girl rides over. "Hi I am Bree…Bree Howard. I couldn't help but notice your mare. She sure favors a horse I used to know back in Texas, her name was Phoenix. She used to belong to my best friend on the A & M rodeo team, Tanya Denali." I groan internally knowing that this conversation could go many ways and I sure do not need this right before I run.

I go ahead and get back on Phoenix turning so that Bree and I are looking at one another, "Nice to meet you Bree, I am Bella Swan. Funny you should mention Tanya and Phoenix because this is her, this is Phoenix." I straighten my saddle making sure not to break eye contact with Bree.

"I thought so. I would know that mare anywhere. Tanya's boyfriend played a big role in why that mare will never be right to run barrels again." She casually says.

WHAT THE FUCK! Is that what that bitch is telling everyone that what happened to Phoenix was Edward's fault? Oh hell no!

"Well Bree, first off your information is incorrect. Tanya's EX-boyfriend Edward did everything he could for Phoenix. In fact it was Tanya who lied to Edward and told him the mare was dead and sold her to a horse meat plant in Mexico. Thank God the broker that bought the mare from Tanya sold her to a friend of mine or she surely would have ended up in can of dog food."

By this point my blood is boiling. How dare this girl presume to know anything about Edward or Phoenix? "Tanya Denali really needs to keep her mouth shut when it comes to Edward and Phoenix. Neither one of them are her concern anymore." I look over to my right noticing Renee headed my way, there are setting up the barrels in the arena.

Bree is still standing by side me, "Bella believe me, I know that Tanya can be… umm how do I say this… a little less then ethical when it comes to her treatment of her horses. I always knew there was more to that story then what she had told me. We're not friends anymore. I was at her house the day she broke Edward's heart for good. I've never seen someone as destroyed as he was when he came home to find Blackjack bleeding in the arena." Bree's eyes are full of sadness she sighs as she continues, "It really is not my story to tell, it's Edward's. I noticed you and him together earlier. He really was a great guy at one time before Tanya ruined him. He looked like his old self with you. I am truly happy for him and for Phoenix, they both deserve happiness. It was really nice to meet you Bella; I hope that we can become friends. Good luck tonight."

I nod and return the good luck wishes to her as well just as Renee walks up, "Hey Bells. Are you alright? Looked like you girls were having a pretty heated conversation from where I was standing."

"Yea, but it is fine now. Just a big misunderstanding, we have other things to concentrate on right now." Just then the announcer starts calling out the names of the ten girls that will run in the performance, Bree actually runs right before me.

The first 3 girls ran and all had clean runs. It is Bree's turn now, her gelding is really on the muscle spinning and baulking at the alley. Renee goes up trying to help her get him in, she gets up beside him and gently takes the rein in her hand encouraging him to move forward which he does. Bree looks down thankfully at my Mom. Right when they get to the alley Bree tells Renee to let him go and she is down the alley in no time flat. Other than a wide first barrel she had a really good run her time is a 16.412. That is good enough for second right now the girl that ran right before Bree ran a smoking 16.112.

Renee walks back over as the announcer is calling me to the arena. "Alright Bells, don't make the run happen just let it. Do good baby girl" I straighten up in my saddle, gather my reins up and kick Phoenix forward, she is well aware of what is going on. Flo Rida's "Low" is booming over the loud speaker; I can feel Phoenix's heart beating fast beneath me. She knows this is no longer practice. The closer we get the alley the more I feel like my heart is about to thump right out of my chest as well. I take a deep breath, reach down and pat Phoenix on her neck trying to calm her and me…It is not working.

I look down my Mom walking right beside us; she has her hand on Phoenix's shoulder as well. Right as I get to the spot where I want to start my run Phoenix feels my body shift and instinctively begins to lope forward. I loosen my rein more and she takes off, I am urging her forward with my body language. Once at the first barrel I sit deep in my saddle and say whoa, she gathers up under me and before I know it we are headed towards the second. I press my inside foot in Phoenix's side, feeling we are coming at the second a little to close, she moves over and just as we are coming off the backside of the barrel I feel my leg graze the barrel, it starts to rock. I can hear the crowd gasp. I don't look back, if it falls it falls. I then hear Renee's voice above everyone else's "IT IS UP BELLA, HUSTLE HER TO THE THIRD!" I start kicking Phoenix forward and we are around the third, I lean up and throw the reins forward kicking Phoenix with all I have coming home. Once through the alley, I try to gradually slow her down. I don't like to hard stop my horse it is bad on their legs. I am so pumped I didn't even hear my time.

Fuck that felt good!

Once I get Phoenix stopped Bree comes trotting over on her horse, "Bella wow! That was a great run. Phoenix sure hasn't lost it. I haven't seen her run like that for Tanya ever!"

I can't help but smile and blush at the same time; I really don't take compliments very well, "Thanks Bree, God it felt good. This actually was my first competition run back in over three years."

Bree shakes her head, "Well then you two are the ones to watch on the circuit this year. You are going to buy your WPRA card aren't you?" I shrug my shoulders I really hadn't given that much thought, "Well, after that run I would seriously think about it. I gotta go cool Cash down but I will see ya around." She waves as she walks off.

I jump down off of Phoenix, loosing her girth as Mom walks up and puts her arm around me, "Bella that was great." Oh no I hear a "but" coming on I laugh to myself, "But you stopped kicking when you thought you knocked the second, that cost a little time."

Then it dawns on me I didn't even hear my time, "Mom did you even hear my time because I sure didn't…"

Then I feel two arms that are definitely not my Mom's reach around my waist and twirl me around, and just like that I am staring at the most perfect set of green eyes, "Your time, Bella, was a 16.289, you are currently sitting second. Not too bad for a couple of has-beens."

Second…Wow!

I laugh at Edward's term has-beens as we start walking back to the trailer, "Thanks I think!" I slightly chastise him. "But there are around thirty more runners in the slack that could bump me, I am pretty happy with that run. It felt awesome! I was so scared when I brushed that second barrel."

Edward shakes his head, "I knew it wasn't going to fall, it sure did hang there for a split second though. I will tell you this, you have quite the fan club up there, I think I'm deaf now, from all the yelling the whole gang was doing, even Jake, Leah and Seth."

I shake my head, "Ya know it's weird, when I'm in a run I have never been able to hear anyone cheering me on, the only voice I am in-tuned to is Renee's. The minute I heard her say the second was up and to hustle, that is exactly what I did."

We reach the trailer where everyone is waiting. Jasper is getting Stoker ready he is fourth out in the calf roping during the slack. After Jasper rides off to warm his horse up, everyone else walks back up to the arena to watch the bull riding, leaving me and Edward at the trailer to tend to Phoenix. I start putting away my tack while Edward brushes Phoenix down, I walk back around to the side of the trailer where she is tied, hearing Edward talking to someone, I than realize that someone is actually Phoenix.

"You are such a good girl. You did really awesome tonight." He scratches her between her eyes and gives her treat. Just the sight of Edward being so gentle and loving to Phoenix makes my heart soar. The emotions I am feeling are so different from the ones I felt with James, Edward accepts me just the way I am, barrel racer and all. James used to complain the whole time we were at a rodeo, he messed with my head a lot. Never, did he care about my horses the way I did, but here is Edward on the other end of the spectrum loving Phoenix.

Edward looks up seeing me staring at him, he smiles while he keeps brushing Phoenix, "Hey you, I didn't hear you there."

"Oh I was just watching you with Phoenix." I start walking towards them. Edward finishes up brushing her and sets the brush down on the running board of the trailer. He walks towards me, closing the gap between us. He reaches up and tilts my hat up on my head some, giving him better access to my mouth. He pulls me closer and starts placing kisses all along my neck as he works his way up to my mouth. "God Bella, you looked so fucking sexy out there in that arena. You have no idea what you do to me."

I press my body closer to his, feeling the bulge in his pants. Huh, who would have thought running barrels would turn Edward on so much? Our kissing becomes more frantic as our tongues dance in each other's mouths. After what seems like an eternity we break away breathless. Edward and I start walking towards the door that leads into the living quarter's section of Jasper's trailer, I want to get comfortable by taking my hat and boots off, I brought my favorite pair of black Chuck Taylor low-tops.

Once inside I flip on the light switch, living quarters in horse trailers these days are very extravagant and Jaspers is no exception. There is dark leather couch facing us when we walk in, I plop down on it taking my hat off, Edward sits down beside me.

"Wow Jasper really knows how to travel in style." He says as he looks around the trailer. There is a door to the right that leads to the shower, restroom section of the trailer. Hanging on the wall directly above the couch is a flat screen TV, over to the left in the nose of the trailer is the bed; the linens are white with what appears to be all the rodeo events depicted on the comforter. Right in front of us is the kitchenette area, there is a microwave mounted above the small stove and a sink. There is also a mini refridge below that.

I lean my head back on the couch tilting it towards Edward who is still looking around the trailer. "You like Jasper's trailer?"

"Yeah, I do…Maybe one day we can have one like this." Holy shit! Did he just say"one day"? Does that mean he thinks of a future with me in it?

I look over at him and he is staring at me intensely. Leaning over I kiss him on the neck, "I would like that very much." He grabs me by the waist and lifts me so that I am straddling his lap; we continue kissing and exploring each other's exposed flesh. He reaches to the hem of my shirt. I raise my arm up allowing him to remove it. Thank god I wore nice underwear. I continue placing kisses down Edward's neck pausing only to lick his ear lobe. He moans as I start sucking his ear. He then reaches up and takes one of my tits in his hand and starts massaging it, he looks up at me asking permission with his eyes to remove the bra, I nod as I continue tasting him.

Edward then lowers his head taking one of the pink buds into his hot wet mouth. Fuck that feels fantastic. I can feel the wetness pooling into my panties. My hips start rocking back and forth creating the friction I so desperately need. I can feel how hard he is for me under his pants, reaching down I unbutton his jeans trying to free his massive erection. Once his pants are undone I glance down seeing the tip of his dick peaking out of boxers. Edward is still sucking and licking on my tits as I slowly guide my hand under his boxers, taking his throbbing dick into my hand. Our mouths meet again and our kissing is not tender but full of lust and a burning need that has building between us. Edward's hand slips between the waist of my blue jeans as he finds the spot he is looking for. My hips buckle forward needing to feel his touch on my clit.

Edward's thumb starts circling my nub as my pumps on his large erect cock become faster. "Fuck Bella, don't stop, that feels…shit…so fucking good!" He pants through closed teeth.

I raise my hips once more trying to tell him I want to feel more, "What Bella? Tell me what you need?"

"I need to feel more of you Edward, fuck I want to feel all of you." He lets out a moan as he plunges two fingers into my wet core; he works his fingers in and out at a steady pace. Feeling I am getting close I encourage him with my mouth, "Ungh, god Edward…" then all coherent speech evades me as my pussy constricts on his fingers.

"That's it Bella baby cum for me." As I ride my orgasm out I feel Edward's dick twitch in my hand realizing that he is close as well I give it two more pumps before he spills his seed all over my hand and his stomach. I collapse my head onto his shoulder as we both try and regulate our breathing.

After about five minutes of just holding one another, we decide to get presentable so we can watch Jasper. We walk hand in hand back to the bleachers. The crowd has thinned out considerably from the performance. They have already started running the barrels as we sit down next to Alice.

"So…Where have you two been?" My nosy cousin cocks her eyebrow at us.

"We were taking care of Phoenix, what else would we have been doing Alice?" I shoot her a look that says drop it.

She chuckles shaking her head, "Well your Mom and Phil went looking for you guys, they wanted to tell you bye before they left. But they couldn't find you, go figure."

I shrug my shoulders and direct my attention back to the barrels, "How many have they ran so far?"

Rose leans down from the bleachers above me, "Oh about thirty, you're sitting third now. A girl came in a little while ago and ran a 16.229."

I nod my head as I watch the remainder of the runners. The last girl runs and her time is a 16.367, so I won third. Not bad for my first run back.

Alice starts squealing beside me as Jasper makes his way with the other ropers into the arena, Emmett is already down there to help push his calf.

Alice leans over to whisper in my ear, "Bells do you wanna know what turns me on more then anything in this world?"

I roll my eyes at my cousin, really not wanting to know her intimate secrets, "Sure Alice, I have a feeling you are going to tell me anyway."

"Well you know when Jasper dismounts off the side of horse, the way he does it in one motion, so fast and graceful. I swear I could orgasm just watching him." I look back at her smiling face and all I can do is shake my head.

The announcer begins calling off the working order of the Calf Roping, Jasper is fourth. Alice is practically vibrating next to me, Edward looks over at her and just laughs.

The first three ropers out all missed their calves, Jasper is next. Alice's legs are bouncing up in down. Damn that girl is a nervous ball of energy.

Jasper moves Stoker forward in to the box just as Seth had done earlier, but with more confidence. He twirls his loop a couple of times before entering the box completely, every time the loop swirls over his head you can every muscle in Jasper's arms and shoulders tighten.

Alice yells beside me, "I love you Jas, rope that damn calf!"

Rose gets up from where she is sitting behind us and moves beside Alice. Jasper tucks his rope under his arm as he backs Stoker in to the corner. Emmett jumps down in to the chute so that he can get ready to push the calf.

Stoker is really on the muscle and Jasper has to work a little to get him to lock in on the calf. Once Stoker eyes the calf his ears go up and he starts hopping up and down. Jasper settles him and looks at the chute worker nodding his head signaling it is alright to release the calf. Emmett pushes the calf hard through the chute and Jas gets a clean break. They take two strides outside of the box and Jasper lets go of his loop and it settles beautifully around the calf's neck. I glance over at Alice knowing her favorite orgasmic part is coming up, with one swift motion Jasper pitches his slack and dismounts in one quick move. Alice just about falls out of the bleachers, "Mother fucker that is hot", she says under her breath.

Jasper is already at the calf flanking him, one half hitch and a hooey later, it is all over. He rides Stoker up waiting the customary time. The judge looks at this stop watch and nods to the announcer's stand. "We have a clean run folks and it is FAST! The time for Jasper Hale is 8.01 that puts him in first place." Alice is jumping up and down screaming, "Way to go baby! Just wait until we get home!" Jasper looks up at Alice as he rides out of the arena giving her a wink and tipping his hat at her.

The announcer comes back on the speaker just as we are walking down the bleachers, "Barrel Racers we have your money ready. The placings are as follows: 1st place – Megan Robertson with a 16.112, 2nd place - Lisa Bryant with a 16.229, 3rd place – Bella Swan with a 16.289, 4th place – Stephanie James with a 16.305, 5th place – Brittany Crider with a 16.310 and 6th place – Nessie Masen with a 16.358. Congratulations ladies."

Rose grabs my hand, "Come on Bella, I'll go with you to get your money. Besides, I need to make sure they have Emmett and Jasper's address correct so they can mail them their checks."

I glance over at Edward, "Go ahead, I'll load Phoenix up and wait on you." I stand on my toes giving him one quick kiss as Rose shuttles me off to the rodeo office.

Not bad for my first rodeo back…

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End Note: I make reference to BlackJack in this chapter, don't worry all will be revealed in time. Also there are links in my profile to Jasper's trailer and other things. Go check them out.

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