Chapter 15
I laid in my bed that night, unable to sleep. I picked up my phone and decided to text Jasper, just to see if he still had his phone on.
I can't sleep. I miss you terribly…I hope you still have your phone on.
To my surprise it went through. It didn't take too long until I received one back.
It'll be turned off soon. I'm not supposed to be talking to you too much, but my family knows how alone you are. You can email me, if you want.
I replied as soon as I read his text.
Okay…I love you.
It took a little bit before I received a text back.
I know you do. Go to sleep. I'll talk to you later, okay?
I texted him back.
I can't…not without you.
There was no reply back, just silence. Did I go too far? How do I talk to him now?
I tossed and turned in my bed, unable to sleep. I sat up in my bed and turned on my lamp. I can't just let him leave. Would he still be at his house packing? I decided to message him.
Are you still at your house or have you left yet?
There was a reply.
Alice, Emmet, and I are still at the house. The others are heading to our new home right now.
I put the phone to my chest. Would he be mad if I decided to go to his house now? I just can't let him leave. I can't.
I stood up from my bed and went to my closet. My phone started to buzz and as I put on a hoodie, I saw Jasper was calling me. Alice must have told him what I was doing. No, I'm not going to answer. All he'll do is tell me to not come.
I snuck out of the house and frowned. I don't have a license or a vehicle. Walking is my best bet. Maybe I should have thought this through.
My phone went off again and it was Jasper calling me. I decided to answer.
"Hello?" I said in the phone.
"Get back to bed, Lori." Jasper hissed out.
"Jasper, I can't let you leave. I'm going with you. I'm done being alone. I'm done not being with you. This isn't the life I want. I want a life with you." I argued in the phone. "You're not leaving without me."
"Did you even tell your family you were leaving or did you just leave?" Jasper asked.
"They don't care. They'd be happy I left." I walked more in the dark.
"You really shouldn't be alone in the dark, Lori. What if someone…or something got you?" Jasper asked and there was nothing.
"Hello?" I asked and looked at my phone. He hung up.
Suddenly, arms held onto me from behind. A hand went over my mouth and I felt how cold this body was. A vampire.
I went to make a loud noise but felt a tug at my scared emotions. Slowly I calmed down when I realized it was Jasper.
I turned around and wrapped my arms around him tightly. "Jasper…" I whispered out and nuzzled my head in the crook of his neck.
He held me closely. "You're such an idiot. A huge idiot…" Jasper smelled my hair and ran a hand over my back. "You can't come with me, Lori. You need to stay here. I'll come back when you're older and you have lived."
"I'm going with you." I said with my stubborn pout on my lips. "I'm not staying here."
"Bella will need you…" He said softly.
My hold on him lessened when I thought about it. She would need me. I couldn't just abandon my friend.
"Don't make me think about that. She'll understand." I said and ran a hand over his cheek when I looked up at him. "Don't make me feel guilty about this."
"You'll feel it anyway." His voice was soft and soothing. "I promise I'll be back in a couple of years. Don't tell Bella about that though. I'm not getting into Edward and Bella's relationship."
"Please take me with you." I begged again.
"I'm sorry I can't…"
"Can't or won't?"
Jasper put his forehead on my forehead. "God damn it, Lori. I love you so fucking much. Why can't you just…do as I say? Why must you drive me insane?"
"I'm the human who makes vampire's hair turn gray, remember?" I reminded him with a small grin.
Jasper opened his eyes and stared at me. "You need to stay here. Your family will go looking for you and they'll think we kidnapped you or something."
I shook my head. "I can't do this without you."
"It'll only be for a couple of years, Lori." Jasper paused before speaking again. "You'll be on my mind constantly."
"I'll send you pictures…if you want." I didn't look at him. "Not the naughty kind. I meant the…normal ones."
Jasper chuckled softly. "While I am away…do not flirt, kiss, or have sex with anyone. Don't date anyone else either." His smile disappeared. "You're mine."
I furrowed my eyebrows. "I wouldn't even think about it anyways."
"Good…" He picked me up in his arms and started to carry me home. "I'll lay by your side tonight, but by tomorrow I will be gone. Like I said, I'm not supposed to talk to you too much. To hell with it. I'm going to talk to you as much as I can. You don't deserve this. Just please try to look after Bella."
"I will." I promised and looked up at him. "No one else…please?"
"No one el-…you think I'll be with someone else?" He asked me, pausing his footsteps. "Must I remind you that you have me? All of me? Do I need to remind you that you're the only reason I live now?" Jasper's temper started to rise. "I'm doing this because you can't be a human and live in our world. You and Bella."
"Jazz…" I said and kissed his chin. "I'm sorry. I just needed to hear the words, okay?"
Jasper seemed to calm down but he still had a slight v to his brow. "Fine."
In my bed, I barely could keep my eyes open. I didn't want to fall asleep, because I knew when I woke up he wouldn't be there. I tried so hard, I really did. My efforts failed. He was so comfortable to me.
I woke with a sudden movement. I looked to my side and found an empty spot where Jasper would be. The morning sun shined through my window. He was gone.
I ran to my computer and turned it on, going straight to my email. I had a waiting email from him.
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Lori Crowe
Date: September 16th, 2005 6:25am
Subject: Good Morning Beautiful
You're beautiful when you sleep. Did you know you either snore or talk in your sleep? I am sorry I'm not there kissing you awake like I normally would. I'm sorry I'm not there making love to you. I'm sorry I'm not there. I hope you have a god day. I love you.
-Jasper
I emailed him back.
From: Lori Crowe
To: Jasper Whitlock
Date: September 16, 2005 at 8:42am
Subject: I'm playing Hooky Today
Talk in my sleep? What do I say? Snore? Nah. :P Don't worry, Jazz. As long as I am still talking to you…I'm not completely depressed.
I know Bella will need time to herself. I'm not going to push her talking to me if she doesn't want to. I love you too.
-Lori
P.S. I'm going to count my panties. I have a feeling you took one.
I smiled when I sent the email. Don't think I can't play this game, Whitlock. I walked out of my room and saw a note on the counter when I walked into the kitchen.
I tried to wake you for school, but you just wouldn't get up. Don't make a habit of this. You don't have to go to school today. By the way, Bella went missing last night. She was found, but you might want to go over to her place when you get the chance.
-Mom
What the hell? Bella went missing last night?
A/N: I feel so sad. :( I hate that they are apart. I feel like they would continue to keep in touch though. :) That's why I am having them email one another. I narrowed the list of powers I want Lori to have. Now I need votes. Please help. XD I watched the Dracula Untold movie and saw him flying around with bats. Instead of bats I was like…wouldn't it be cool if Lori could do that but it's with black smoke/fog? That's where I got number 5 from.
Users become stronger, faster, more durable, etc. by the pain of oneself and others, possibly unlocking abilities related to the affinity and enhancing the existing powers.
Ability to take powers temporarily just by touching them, causing the opponent to lose their powers temporarily.
Ability to absorb energy of another person by touching them, making them weak and tired while making user stronger.
Ability to control bodily movement by using the opponent(s) blood. (Up to three opponents)
Ability to fly for a few seconds. When user is in the flying mode, he/she is surrounded by black thick smoke/fog. While in that flying mode, the user has the strength of 3 vampires.
