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So sorry for the delay! Finals are creeping up on me and I keep finding myself knee deep in assignments and tests. I'll try to get the next chapter out sooner rather than later.

Thank you to the people who told me about there being a mess up! I had a couple different ways I experimented with for this chapter and forgot to get rid of everything I wasn't using.

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Edward's POV- 2 years later

I close the door to the apartment and find Bella sitting on our couch, her books covering the coffee table and her phone attached to her ear. She's wearing pajamas she's had since before we even met which are covered in holes. To me, seeing her like this is when she's at her most beautiful. I don't need to see her in fancy lingerie or with her make-up applied perfectly.

"Mom, Edward just got home. I'll call you later." I hear Esme's voice but can't make out what she's saying. "I'll let you know, Love you." With that Bella hangs up the phone and rushes over to me.

"How was it? Did you pass?" She bounces on her toes and presses a kiss to my cheek.

"I think I did well, but I won't know if I passed for another four weeks at least. I think your good luck present paid off though." I wink at her and pull her closer to me. She wraps her arms around my shoulders and plays with the hair at the nape of my neck. I feel myself twitch in my pants while recalling the memory of how I woke up this morning. The sight of my dick in Bella's mouth first thing in the morning was definitely the best part about my day.

"So, Mom wants to know if we're coming down for the first summer barbeque. I told her that I'd talk to you about it and get back to her." I lean down and press a kiss to her neck.

"Definitely. I can't pass up all that amazing food." Little does she know, the food isn't the only reason I want to go to the barbeque. I want to propose to Bella, but in order to do that, I want her father's blessing.

The next few days pass quickly. I'm walking down the street, headed to get coffee for Bella and myself. All of the sudden, I run into something while I was texting. I look to see what it is and my heart starts hammering with nervousness. He hasn't changed much. His hair is still honey colored yet it's longer, his eyes are still ice blue. It's obvious he's aged but he still has a slight baby face.

"Edward… Um…How are you?" Jasper's voice is as smooth as ever. I glare at him and growl.

"What are you doing here?" I question. He runs a hand through his hair and looks at his feet.

"My boyfriend is here. He was offered a job at a hospital here. I followed him, I love him." Jasper shrugs. It makes me feel slightly guilty for being rude to him. "Are you still with Bella? I'd heard that you two came to Evanston together."

"Yeah, we um…We have an apartment together not far from here." I don't want to say too much. I don't trust him. It's been years since I've seen him. Seeing him now, I feel the insecurities rearing their ugly head.

"Edward, look…I just-I'm sor-" I cut him off with a shake of my head.

"I don't want to do this Jasper. I'm happy, from what it looks like, so are you. The past hurts enough as it is, let's not bring it up. I have to get going, Bella's waiting for me." I go to turn around when his hand wraps around my bicep. He's not pulling or anything, just simply holding it lightly.

"I fucked up when we were in high school Edward. I just want the chance to apologize. You don't even have to forgive me, I just want the chance to try and earn your forgiveness." Jasper sighs and releases my arm. I look at him, my head beginning to hurt from the anger I feel inside.

"You put the woman I love in the hospital. You pressured me to fuck you when I clearly wasn't ready. The destruction you left in your wake was irreparable. I had to go to therapy, I was so confused and then Bella fucking miscarried our kid. You ruin everything you touch and I'm not going to let you ruin anything else." I sneer. My earlier guilt is replaced with rage. I've kept it locked up for so long and it feels as though I'm opening Pandora's box. Jasper laughs humorlessly and shakes his head.

"The only thing you can blame me for, is trying to pressure you into having sex with me and hurting Bella. After I hurt Bella, I moved to Washington. I had nothing to do with what happened to you after I left. I'm sorry you lost a kid but it's not my fault. It's not my fault you couldn't choose if you liked dick or pussy. Sure, I was an asshole but it's not because of me your life went to shit." He rakes his hand through his hair. He looks me in the eyes and all I see is sadness. "You cheated on me. You had sex with her while I was out of town. You had sex with her when you knew I loved you. The only victims in this scenario are Bella and me. You fucked me over. I pushed her, and she got hurt. But you broke my fucking heart." A tear falls down his cheek. I suddenly notice the audience we've gathered.

"Goodbye Jasper." I say nothing else and I walk away. It seems like forever until I've reached the apartment. When I walk inside, Bella is sitting at the couch with her laptop in her lap, writing a paper. She looks up and begins to smile at me until she notices my haggard appearance. Rushing over, she pats me down, looking to see if I'm hurt.

Bella doesn't ask what's going on at first, she just holds me and tells me she loves me. Her fingers run through my hair, calming me slightly. Looking at her, I could never regret the past. Sure, I wish we could've had it a little easier. However, Bella and I are strong, and we love each other so much. Looking into her deep brown eyes, I find my brain has suddenly disconnected from my mouth and I can't keep the words from tumbling out, "Marry me?"

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