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CHAPTER THIRTY SIX
(JPOV)
"Would you like to watch a movie?"
"Yeah, that'd be great." She went through our DVD collection and chose "Monster's Inc." "This is one of my favorites," she said with a huge smile, "I even have some of the toys. Boo is just so cute!" We snuggled together on the couch and watched the movie. Well, Danielle watched the movie and I watched her watching the movie. She kept making little expressions and sounds and laughing even though she knew what was going to happen. It was great. Plus, I had my arm around her shoulders and she had her very warm hand on my knee, and kept making these little patterns on it. I heard Edward and Emmet leave the house, probably because of the emotions I was giving them. I tried to rein them in and concentrate on the movie. Danielle looked up at me when she heard the door, but I just shrugged at her.
After the movie was over, Esme came in and suggested Danielle head to bed, since we would be getting up early and heading to Seattle. "Yes! Shopping!" she exclaimed, as she went upstairs and got ready for bed. I waited until I heard her go back in her bedroom, before I knocked on the door. "Come in!" She was already in bed, so I just kissed her goodnight and wished her sweet dreams. I went to my room and listened to her fall asleep, before I went outside to find my brother.
"Dude! Jazz, you were killing me in there," exclaimed Emmett as I caught up with them.
"Yeah, I'm sorry you two. I'm trying to control it, but I'm not doing very well. Esme thinks it's just because these are new feelings to me, and that I'll get better."
"I agree," said Edward, "but we did need to go hunting before the Seattle trip anyways. Ready?" I nodded and we took off. None of us wanted deer, so we ran for quite a while before we finally found some mountain lions. We each got one, and I drained an elk, just to be on the safe side. We talked and wrestled around some, before we headed back to the house to get ready for the trip.
It took us a little while to get home, since we had run so far. When we got home, I noticed Esme and Carlisle weren't home; they must've taken a trip of their own, probably because of all the emotions I had sent Esme all day. I also noticed Danielle was still asleep. I headed into the bathroom and took a quick shower and got dressed. I heard Danielle tossing and turning, so I went back to my room and waited for her to wake up. She woke up about 10 minutes later and yawned and stretched, before she went to her closet. I heard her rummage around for a while and then she went into the bathroom for a human moment. But then she turned on the shower. I knew I should leave my room, to give her some privacy, but I was frozen, listening to the water run down her naked body. Oh God. "Jasper!" "Sorry guys." She turned off the water and I forced myself to go downstairs and make her some breakfast.
I heard her start blowing drying her hair, while I rummaged around the fridge. I found some turkey bacon and cooked that up while I made her French toast. "Wow Jasper, that smells amazing. Thanks for making me breakfast"
"You're welcome," I said as I turned to see her. She had on a tight black top with Hello Kitty playing guitar on it and another pair of tight flare jeans. And sneakers. "You look amazing." She blushed and looked down. "Are those Converses?"
"Nope," she said as she lifted up her pant leg a little, "Vans."
"I like them."
"Thank you." She sat down at the bar and put the plate of food in front of her and got her a glass of milk. I sat down next to her as she ate.
The back door opened and Carlisle and Esme came in. "Good morning," they said as they rushed upstairs.
"Is Carlisle going with us today?"
"No. Carlisle doesn't shop."
"Yeah, he doesn't seem like the shopping type."
Edward came down to the kitchen, smug as usual. I really hoped he would find something to jolt him out of the melancholy state he was always in. He gave me a small smile at my thoughts; I knew he didn't like existing that way either, but it was very hard for a vampire to change. He wrinkled his nose at the bacon, "Did you sleep alright, Danielle?"
"I did, thank you," she smiled widely and bounced a little in her seat, "I'm *so* excited about our shopping trip today. Aren't you?
Edward smiled back at her, "Actually, I am. I enjoy Seattle and am hoping to get some new music."
"Music? Oh, I guess that's cool too. I like shoes better." I chuckled at that. "What are you looking forward to, Jasper?"
"Spending the day with you," I said. She smiled and finished eating her breakfast.
I quickly cleaned up the kitchen and Emmett came down. "Dude! Can't wait to go check out the ladies." Danielle giggled and Edward and I rolled our eyes. Danielle went back upstairs to brush her teeth then came back downstairs with Esme. "Everyone ready to go?" We all nodded and headed out to the Suburban.
Edward and Emmett sat in the far back, while Danielle and I sat on the middle bench and Esme drove. We made really good time, and reached the downtown a little after 10, just as most of the stores were opening. I knew from experience that we'd stay until the stores closed too. I had to make sure Danielle ate and rested, because this was going to be a shop-till-you-drop day.
We started at the Nordstrom in Pacific Place, where I went off to shop with my brothers. The three of us were able to find most of the clothes we needed, so Edward and Emmett headed off on their own after we took our purchases back out to the car. I found Esme and Danielle in the shoe department (shock!). Danielle had found some Ferragamo shoes she just loved, "But they're $790!!!" she exclaimed.
I looked at Esme and we both shrugged. "So?" I asked.
"I don't have that much money," Danielle whispered.
"Is that the problem, dear? Why didn't you say so?" Esme reached into her purse and pulled out an American Express Centurion Card and handed it to Danielle. "Why don't you just use this today, Danielle? You can buy whatever you need for school this year. Okay?"
Danielle's jaw dropped and she just stared at the card, "Um, okay Esme; that sounds great." She gave Esme a big hug.
