DISCLAIMER - ALL CHARACTERS BELONG TO STEPHANIE MEYERS. STORYLINE BELONGS TO ME.
Attraction and Connection
"Bella" breathes a voice with a southern twang and my eyes flash open to see that I am laying down on an uncomfortable cot that serves as a bed in the nurses office. "Fucking A, not again" I mutter sitting up searching the room for danger, my gaze landing on the three vampires standing in the room with me.
Then I smile as I feel a wave of lust come from Jasper and rage come from Edward as he hears how Jasper is thinking about how sexy it is to hear me curse. All I get from Alice is confusion and jealousy which I really don't put much thought into.
My eyes blaze red and I whisper, "Strength" before leaning back on my elbows and crossing my ankles to get a better look at three of the Cullens.
"Well, well, well if it isn't the infamous Cullen coven, or at least three of them. To what do I owe the pleasure of your company here in the nurses office?" Silence greets my questions so I continue, "Are you going to introduce yourselves or just stand there sulking at me?"
"What are you?" asks Edward as his face tightens in remembrance while Alice floats closer to the bed, staring at me intently before I move my hand behind me unseen and push her back to the wall with the other two. Edward and Alice's eyes widen in fright since they have yet to encounter a human like me, but Jasper just leans back against the wall and continues to watch me.
As my gaze drifts over to him I open my shield to see him thinking about the image I sent him while in the cafeteria, teasing him I run my tongue around my lips before biting my bottom lip and moaning in his head as I send him a wave of pure lust that almost crumbles him to the floor. He sucks in his breath, tensing as I continue to stare at him before sending him an image of me on my knees in front of him with his zipper undone and my hands stroking him up and down before licking the pre-cum off his rock hard cock.
He shudders in slight pain before sending me a wave of confusion because he can feel the lust in his body without having the outward signs of a hard on.
Seeing the staring competition happening between Jasper and I, Edward steps in front of Jasper hoping to distract me and growls, "What are you?"
I snap my head in his direction and do the same thing to him that I did to Alice then I snarl, "I. AM. HUMAN." before tilting my head to the side and asking, "Isn't that what my blood smells like, Edward? Isn't that what attracts you to me?"
"How do you know our names, who we all are?" Alice asks.
Tilting my head back and closing my eyes I take a few deep breaths as my eyes blaze yellow and I look at them. Smiling when they gasp in shock at my eyes I say, "Should not the question be WHAT! you are, Alice? To answer your question I've known about you my whole life. It was knowledge I was born with that I've tried unsuccessfully to forget."
My eyes return to normal just as the nurse opens the door and comes in. By this time they are all back against the wall, still staring at me.
Sitting up as the nurse asks if I am feeling better, jumping down I say yes as she signs my slip and I gather my things and walk out followed closely by the Cullens, or at least Alice and Edward. Jasper seems to have moved up to walk beside me which makes me turn and smile at him in encouragement to which he grins.
I walk to my locker as they follow anxious to ask more questions that I am as of yet unwilling to answer. Opening my locker I smirk and ask Alice, "You've only seen me that one vision, haven't you? And you're frustrated because you can't see me anymore right?" as I close my locker turning to face them.
Alice looks worried before replying, "Yes" as I reply, "I didn't want you to see me. Lives should not be dictated by your visions Alice, people should be able to make their own choices."
"Don't you think Jasper darlin'?" I ask seductively to him but normally to the others chuckling softly as his face blanks in remembrance of his conversation with Carlisle and Esme a couple months ago.
Before any of them can formulate a reply I walk away leaving them there in silence and heading off towards my next class slipping through the door just as the bell rings.
Handing my slip to the teacher in exchange for the books I am directed to a seat in the back of the class next to Angela who asks if I am okay. As I am assuring her that I am completely fine Alice and Edward walk in and take their seats next to us. I ignore their questioning looks as the teacher starts class knowing that until their questions are answered they will not leave me alone.
Luckily for me I didn't have any more run-ins with the Cullens and my day has finally ended, what a fucked up first day. Angela and I were walking to the parking lot exchanging numbers when I hear her whisper, "All of the Cullens are staring at you." I slide my shades on replying, "Let them, staring is free," as we walk back towards my bike.
Angela becomes distracted by my motorcycle Ohhing and Ahhing over it as I hug and tell her I will see her tomorrow. I pull out my riding jacket and slip it on, slinging my book bag across my body and putting on my helmet, before swinging my leg over the bike. I kick up the stand and start the engine reeving it a couple of times as I contemplate driving by the Cullens to see if they want to me and then I remember that my involvement with them will be on my terms not theirs, but just as I am about to pull out my phone rings and I sit up pulling it out of my pocket to answer it and kicking down the stand again.
"Hello"
"Bella, it's Charlie. How was the first day of school?" he asks.
"Hi Dad. It was exactly how I expected it to go. Eventful. How's your day going?"
"Great Bells. Unfortunately I won't be home for dinner and I will probably be getting in later, so don't wait up," he says.
"Is everything alright, Dad? Anything I need to know about?"
"We found some hikers killed in the woods earlier today, it looks like they were attacked by a bear or some other animal and I need to organize a hunting party," he replies.
"Dad, promise me you'll be careful, please. I can't lose you after just finding you again."
"I promise, Bells. Anyway we won't be going after the animal for a couple of days but we are spending the tie getting words out in hopes of preventing anyone else from getting attacked."
"Alright Dad. I'll see you when you get home, anything else?"
He's quiet for just a moment before he replies gruffly and softly, "Thanks for the chess set, Bells. I loved it."
"You're welcome Dad, I love you." I reply lovingly.
"I love you too, Bells, and I will see you later tonight."
Hanging up with Charlie, I take a deep breath before leaning over to gun the engine angrily as I realize this is the perfect opportunity to get this shit out of the way, so I tilt my head just a little to see the Cullens still standing next to their cars staring at me. By this time the parking lot is a little less full and since I want to do this on my terms I figure the best place will be if I choose where to meet. I snarl "FUCKING A!!" under my breath then lean over and kick up the kick stand reeving the engine again hard before pulling slowly until I am within hearing distance for appearances of being human and say, "If you want answers, try and keep up and make sure to call your "parents" because I don't want to have to repeat myself again", then I gun the engine speeding out of the parking lot. I chuckle hearing Edward growl, Rosalie hiss, Emmett whistle and laughing under his breath, and for the first time since I have met her Alice snarls at me, making me laugh harder.
Unbeknown to Charlie I had purchased some property on the outskirts of town, before I knew I would be living with him. The property was huge and I had plans on buying up as much land around it as possible just to ensure my privacy. The house was hidden at the end of a long road obscured by branches and trees that open to reveal a driveway upon my command only, when I had originally come here before while Charlie was at work one day I had chanted a spell cloaking the property from view. To reach the house you had another 30 minute ride from the road that I especially loved because it would prevent anyone from coming to look at the property.
As I am turning onto the road that leads to the driveway I laugh at Alice and tell her, "Stop trying to see this place, you won't." Hearing her snarl I laughingly tell her, "Snarl at someone who cares, fucking devil pixie." After another ten minutes I pull off the road, letting the engine idle as I wait for the others who pull up within minutes of each other – Edward and Alice in the Volvo, Emmett and Rose in her BMW, Jasper in his Ford Truck and the "parents" coasting to a stop in the Mercedes in front of me. Before they can get out and question me I think "REVEAL" and the trees disappear to reveal my driveway. I reeve the engine and turn to speed down the driveway to the house. Pulling into the garage I cut the engine, hop off shrugging out of my jacket as I head towards the house greeting my guests as they disembark from their vehicles.
"Hello Carlisle and Esme. I'm sure you have lots of questions and I've been anxious to meet you, won't you come in?" I ask shaking their hands before heading inside and letting them decide on their own to follow me or not.
I toss my jacket over one of the bar stools and walk into the kitchen to get something to drink, coming out with a bottle of white wine and a glass pouring myself something to drink as I ask, "Would anyone like something to drink?"
Alice and Edward snort thinking that I am not prepared for this as Emmett answers in his childlike demeanor, "Yes please." I smile to myself as they all watch me walk over to a wall with pictures of sunsets. I pass my hand over one of the pictures and the wall slide over to reveal a wall length heated compartment with bags of blood in different animals. I know, not something a normal person would have in their house but I know a lot of people that go hunting and if you have enough money it can buy anything.
I pull out one marked grizzly bear questioning, "Grizzly is your favorite right?" and hand it to Emmett along with a cup that keeps the blood at room temperature. Yeah I know money can buy you just about anything. Laugh as Emmett looks at me then the compartment then at the bag and cup in his hand as I leave the wall unit open and look at the others saying, "Please help yourselves. I want you to be comfortable here." I smile as first Jasper, then Rose and Esme walk over and inspect the compartment before choosing something for themselves, while Esme chooses something for Carlisle as well. The only ones that stay seated are Alice and Edward and I laugh to myself some more knowing exactly what their problem is but not caring one bit.
Returning to the center of the room, I wave my hand and a chair moves into position behind me as I sit, cross my legs and continue to sip my wine. I look at all of them calmly waiting for someone to say something until finally Carlisle steps forward.
Looking at Esme, who smiled at him in encouragement he starts, "Well, I guess I'll start by formally introducing the family, as you know I'm Carlisle, the patriarch of the family and this is Esme, that's Emmett and Rosalie, Edward, Alice, and Jasper. I think we're at a disadvantage in this situation for the first time in ages, from what Alice told me she didn't see this happening nor who you are or anything. So if you could tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to be in Forks, how you know about us and what we are and maybe we can go from there."
"I have been dreaming of your family since I was about 3 years old and I don't know why. Although I think it goes deeper than that and I have yet to figure it out. I came to Forks because my mom recently passed away and I moved here to live with my dad who I used to visit off and on for the summers. When I was 5 years old I realized that I was extremely different than most people – for one I am telepathic, I have a way of commanding people that makes them do what I want, which I use as a self-defense mechanism mostly. I am partially empathic but something tells me that as I get older it will become more of a full power and I discovered last year that I can control the four elements – fire being the most prevalent. The power that showed up first was being a seer – past, present, and future and I couple of years ago I discovered that I have a shield that protects me and that I can shield other people without it weakening me. However the catch is that all my powers are connected to my emotions and if I am stressed and emotional then my body shorts down to protect me. I can also project thought and images into the minds of others."
"That's why you fainted at lunch today," Jasper says softly, "but how did you know my name when I had not introduced myself to you before now."
"I have been dreaming about you since I was born Jasper, more you than the others. Your face was the first face I saw when I opened my eyes as a baby and every night I dreamed about you." I say before speaking to him mind to mind, "I still don't understand why and I was hoping you could tell me."
"When I was ten I saw this meeting before I saw you guys and every couple of years after that I would see more of you guys. But it wasn't until I moved here that I felt the surge in my powers and I believe that's also why I passed out earlier." I finished up gazing intently at Jasper for a moment before looking at the rest of them. I was listening in on his thoughts just slightly hearing, "I love the sound of her voice,"as he sends me a wave of desire remembering the image I sent him in the cafeteria. Then we both shift in our seats as I send him a blast of pure lust including the picture of me on my knees in front of him. I smile as he inhales sharply before looking at the rest of them to see they are completely oblivious to our silent exchange.
"What was that you did in the classroom to Edward?" Jasper asks mentally thinking he needed to keep hearing the sound of my voice.
I stare at him for a moment longer than necessary, take a gulp of my wine and say, "I have the ability to reduce or get rid of bloodlust in vampires who come near me, mostly it's a self defense mechanism like the other power. That's why you, the one who fights the most with his bloodlust around humans, has not attacked me yet. You struggle on a daily basis to control it don't you, Jasper?" I ask seductively to him by normally to the others.
He shifts in his seat again, crossing and uncrossing his legs, as I am flooded with feelings from him – ranging from surprise to speculation and awe, then to lust and desire as he looks down and then excuses himself running outside as I get up to refill my glass.
Returning to my seat I hear Esme ask, "Bella who lives here? The design is quite spectacular."
I pause for a moment before answering, "This was to be my home before I moved in with Charlie. I was intending to come to Forks anyway to fix my relationship with my father even if I had to live on my own. When my grandmother died I inherited a rather large sum of money and was able to purchase this property and about 300 acres in every direction. Plus I love the seclusion, it's quiet and a great place to get away from the trivialities of the everyday world. In the vision I had a year ago I had the paneling included especially when I realized that I would be meeting you guys, hoping that it would make you more comfortable without having to go outside to hunt."
"How did your mom die?" asks Alice who looked like she wanted to shrink back into her chair from the glare I sent her way.
"She was killed in a car accident by some teens who were street racing down a public street. They told me that she died instantly but I think she might have suffered a little bit before she died."
"Why do you ask that?" Carlisle asks, but instead of answering him I get up and raise the back of my shirt to show a circular burn on the bottom of my back. Hearing a sharp intake of breath and feeling a rush or sorrow sent to me I turn around to see Jasper has returned and was staring at my back along with the others. I drop my shirt and gulp the last of the wine in my glass saying, "I heard her screaming in pain and then I felt this burn on my back, I've never told anyone especially my dad because I don't think they would understand. I don't understand myself the majority of the time."
Sitting back down I snap my fingers and the bottle of wine drifts over to me so I can refill my glass as they gasp in surprise at actually seeing one of my powers in action.
But before I can say anything I get a rush of resentment towards me from Rose, who I turn to and stare at for a moment before tilting my head and asking, "Something on your mind, blondie?"
She snarls and sits forward before snapping, "I don't trust you and I think you're a trap to lure us in by the.."
"Volturri," I interrupt as they all stare at me in surprise and fear. "Yes, I know about them but I don't work for them nor do I wish too. I have kept myself hidden from Aro because I am not fond of becoming part of his collection. But also the one vision I have of him shows him ordering my death but watching himself burn instead. I can still smell the smoke and see the purple flames and when that happens this family will need to be as strong as possible" I trail off softly as silence meets this statement as everyone takes that little tidbit of information in.
"Rose I am willing to wait to gain your trust because I have seen a future with you as my best friend and sister, we spend a lot of time together talking about cars and fashion. You are the reason I come to live with rest as my adoptive family when.... So take as much time as you need to. I am a patient person because I have learned to be."
"Bella, why didn't you seen your mom's death?"
Inhaling and looking down I reply quietly, "My visions don't always come about the way I want them too, there are a few meaningful ones that come after the fact that I believe come too late to prevent them. I think it was meant for me to be where I am right now with everything happening this way for a reason. I believe my ancestry has something to do with it but I am unsure of exactly what, that's why I wanted to get back in touch with Charlie. I think he might be able to explain some things about my family history that will help me understand what's happening to me now. I just have not had the opportunity to explain things to him or tell him about my powers. I don't consider my visions opportunities to dictate my future because my life would no longer be about choices and would not longer be mine. Since this is my life I choose to make my own mistakes so long as they are not detrimental to others, this way I can learn from them to help me with creating the future that I want."
At this I feel pain and anguish and I look up to see Jasper and walked closer to the group staring intently at me wondering how I know so much about what he is feeling so I ask him silently, "You understand what I am talking about don't you?"
He nods before returning to the couch and getting comfortable before asking me silently, "Why can't Edward hear our conversation? You're blocking him aren't you?"
I give a nod glancing at Edward briefly before answering, "And other things," before returning my gaze to him saying, "Yes, there's just something off about him that I don't trust. He scares me almost like he's a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. I get the feeling that he's attracted to the idea of having me or conquering me and I don't think I can handle being around him by myself. With everything else that is happening I don't need to be worried about trying to maintain a friendship or other type of relationship as well? Am I making any sense?"
He nods just as Edward notices the attention I am paying to Jasper and ask us, "What are you two talking about? Are you keeping more secrets?"
I look at Edward and see the black aura surrounding him and want to let him know that he can't intimidate me like he does others, "Everyone has secrets Edward, some more than others, would you like your family to know the secrets that you are keeping from them? How about you Alice? Did you ever tell them the truth of all your visions, even the ones you've kept to yourself? Should we all tell a secret that we have kept to ourselves right now, do you think that will make things better or are you just looking to make yourselves feel better without regard to anyone else's feelings?"
They both look away as their family glances between them to me and each other.
I stand up and snarl, "I didn't think so. The information I was sharing is for Jasper only because it has nothing to do with you or the family. If I had wanted to share the information I would have said it out loud. Now if there are no more questions from any of you, we should adjourn. I am not here to tear this family apart since my visions say I will be part of it someday, and yes I do have some secrets that will be told to Carlisle and Esme only because they are the parents in this family and I don't want to keep anything from them. However as for you, you have no right to talk to me like that because unlike your secrets mine will not hurt this family. It has been a long day and I am in need of some much needed rest, Carlisle and Esme here is my number, please call if you any more questions. Now everyone GET OUT and have a great evening," I say turning my back to them all and going into the kitchen.
Carlisle walks up to me in the kitchen and asks if he can arrange a time for him and Esme to speak with me privately and I ask him when, then say how about tomorrow after school meet me here, we'll have the privacy I need.
As everyone leaves I see Edward glance back at me as Jasper is the last to leave out the door so I ask him out loud, "Can you stay so we can talk?" I walk back into the kitchen to refill my glass, by now I was just buzzed enough to be able to ride my bike back home so I vowed this would be the last glass. I took a big gulp before sitting down at the bar stool, then finishing the last of it quickly as I hear the door close and lock softly as I muster all of my confidence to turn around.
I inhale sharply when I see him standing right in front of me and a wave of lust courses through my body to center between my legs soaking my panties. He groans and closes his eyes as I reach out to take his hand to lift so I can caress the back of his hand with my lips, slipping my tongue between my lips to taste his palm then running my tongue down to his wrist and kissing it gently.
I ask softly, "Do you feel that spark of fire that tugs against your chest like I do?"
I look up to see his eyes open watching me before they darken with lust and he whispers, "Yes, it ignites every time I come close to you and I don't understand it."
"Neither do I," I say pulling away but before I can move further he runs his hands ups my arms and around to my back then steps between my legs pulling me closer to him. I moan in pleasure and liquid fire ignites under my skin wherever his hands touch me as I am bombarded with waves upon waves of lust from him. Combined with the lust coursing through my body I feel like I have been hit with a ton of bricks and can't seem to do anything but lean forward against him to keep from falling off the bar stool.
I reach out and grip his waist to keep from sliding further off the stool and smile when I hear his sharp intake of breath as my grip tightens and I send the liquid fire that I am feeling through the palms of my hands into his body. His body burns up in flames of lust as I send him a repeat of the image from the nurses office today and his arms tighten around me as I include enough lust for a hard on that has him growling as one of his hands reaches into my hair to grasp a handful. He tilts my head back and he lunges for me with his mouth and starts purring deep in his chest as I moan against his lips as they connect.
I run pull away a little letting my tongue slip between my lips to run around his lips before biting his bottom lip gently and sucking it into my mouth grazing my teeth over it as I let it go. He sinks his other hand into my hair continuing to grab fistfuls each to hold me still as he crushes his lips to mine again and again before sliding the tip of his tongue across my bottom lip as I willingly open my mouth for him.
His cold tongue sinks into my mouth licking the sides, top, bottom and everything in its path before retreating then forging forward again and again to bath in the warmth of my mouth. He whimpers as I moan and pull back for a much needed breath as I gasp and inhale deeply trying to get as close to him as possible while I continue to cream my panties more.
He rests his forehead against mine and purrs in contentment when I grip him by the hips and wrap my legs around his waist grinding myself against his hard jean clad cock. He inhales deeply of my arousal as it continues to soak my panties and now my pants whispering, "Bella what are you doing to me?"
"The same thing you are doing to me, Jasper," I moan sliding my fingers in the loops of his jeans and grinding my core against him in pleasurable ecstasy, as the scent of my arousal permeates the room.
Gripping him with my thighs I slowly wrap my legs tighter around his waist as I slide my hands under his shirt and around his back to grip him closer tilting my head back and to the side, letting him know with that simple gesture that I already trust him completely. His eyes go dark with lust as he licks his lips then groans in pleasure when the scent of my arousal thickens from me creaming again and whimpering in pleasure at the sight of him licking his lips.
He bends his head and pulls me closer as his tongue slips between his lips to run from the hollow behind my ear down my neck to my shoulder blade before returning in the same direction. I moan and whimper some more as his lips open and close against my already over heated and sensitized skin because I want more of our skin touching in the most intimate of places.
He lifts me up into his arms as I lock my ankles across his firm jean clad ass before we move over to the couch where he lays me downs sliding his body up mine until he's flush against me. I wrap my arms around his neck pulling him closer to me as his hands tighten on my hips as he thrusts hard against me several times before pressing his forehead into the couch next to me.
I hook one leg up around his hip as my arousal continues to permeate the air around us and he growls deep in his chest before sliding down to press his face deeply against my crotch griping my hips tightly in his hands before inhaling my scent and exhaling cold his cold breath causing my to cum instantly screaming, "Jasper" at the top of my lungs as my head slams into the couch and my back arches as wave after wave of orgasmic pleasure shoots through me.
I try to catch my breath feeling him crawl back up my body and settle between my legs as I open my eyes to see him staring at me as his hand runs gently through my hair and he says, "I don't feel any bloodlust right now, just lust and a deep sense of contentment. You're keeping it at bay aren't you?"
I reach up and cup his cheek smiling as he leans into the warmth replying, "Yes, do you mind?"
"No, not at all. I'm actually kind of relieved, because I can concentrate on enjoying the scent of your arousal, which I have to say is the best scent I have smelled in my entire life."
"I've been waiting for you my whole life. I dreamt about you when I was a little girl, of your life before you were turned, then of your life with Maria and with Alice, of you life with the Cullens. I know what happened between you and Alice and how deeply that hurt you. I know of the pain you go through with you ability and how you always put the feelings of others before yours. I know of how deeply you feel emotions that aren't you and how you mask how much pain you are truly in.."
At that he slowly extricates himself from me turning until his back is to me as I continue, "I also know how deeply depressed you are right now about a lot of things, your physical scars that you hide because others are ashamed of them, the Alice and Edward situation."
I place my hand in the middle of his back and send him and intense wave of love, admiration, respect, compassion, desire and encouragement so deep it comes straight from my soul so he knows I truly feel these emotions. He turns and crushes me in his arms laying his head on my chest and finally gives in to the tears for the first time in decades.
He cries for the loss of his human life, for the horrific life he spent under Maria, for the massive loss of life he had to do under her rule, for the life he thought he had with Alice, for her betrayal and the betrayal of his "brother." He cries for everything that he has endured and I let him keeping my shield in place to be the rock that he has always needed but was never there for him.
As he cries I send him wave upon wave of understanding, forgiveness and love letting him know that they things Maria made him do were not of his choosing , but done because of the circumstances he was in. I let him know that in order to completely move forward in the life that he wants for himself, that he needs to finally forgive himself for everything and then I let him cry some more because he needs to.
We sit like this for hours until my phone rings and as I reach to answer it he tries to move away but I tighten my arms rubbing soothing circles on his back to let him know I have him and I am not letting go.
"Hello?"
"Bella? Bella are you okay? Where are you? Why didn't you answer the house phone?" Charlie questions
"Dad, I'm okay. I'm helping a friend and I didn't answer the house phone because I'm not at the house, I'm at my other house."
"Your other house? Don't you mean our house?" I smile at that.
"No Dad. I bought some property and had a house built on the outskirts of Forks. I was unsure of whether you would want anything to do with me at the time, but I was going to come and find you anyway. But can we discuss this when I get home, are you done for the night, on your way home?"
"Yes, Bella. I'll meet you at home. I love you."
"I love you too Dad, see you soon."
Hanging up I continue to rub soothing circles on Jaspers back as his arms tighten around me. "Helping a friend? Is that what I am to you?" he murmurs as his arms tighten around me some more.
"No Jasper, you are and will be more than that. I am hoping that you will be my soul and life mate. But I know with everything that has happened recently as well as with this new information I've given you you need some time to figure things out and that's okay because I've waited this long already."
Lifting his head gently between my hands I look deep into his eyes and say lovingly, "Take as much time as you need darlin'. I'll be waiting."
He laughs and murmurs against my lips, "I love the sound of that endearment coming from these lips. Thank you Bella for everything," before kissing me deeply and passionately.
We kiss some more before pulling away, getting up and heading out. I lock up and hop on my motorcycle, reeving the engine and speeding down the driveway hotly pursued by Jasper in his truck. I recloak the property and head home with Jasper following behind me to make sure I'm safe. I pull up just as Charlie does and wave at Jasper who honks in acknowledgement as he heads home as well to think about everything.
Walking up to Charlie I hug him and we walk towards the house when I feel Edward lurking in the woods. Pushing Charlie in the house I turn to close and lock the door, take a deep breath as my eyes blaze blood red and I whisper, "KEEP OUT AND AWAY" then think "PROTECT JASPER."
Heading into the kitchen I heat up left overs for the both of us as we sit down and discuss my house, his day and a little of the future. I explain to him again how I bought the property before I saw him at the funeral and how I was going to come and live there while I spent time getting to know him all over again. He tries to apologize again and I shush him up then send him off to bed letting him know that there is nothing to apologize for or forgive and everything happens for a reason.
We hug for a long time, taking comfort in the fact that we have found we need each other now and that everything will work out for the best.
However, little do we know the darkness that will come to envelop us in the near future.