Hello Again! It was only 2 days so I consider that a success! I was amazed at the response that this story has gotten; so I didn't want to leave you all waiting too long between chapters. My story is going to try and be really different in plot, but I will tell you that if you are a extreme Edward or Alice lover than this story might hurt some because they might do some bad things in the future! Sorry, but not really!
As always the characters belong to SM! And all mistakes are mine as I do NOT have a beta!
Enjoy Reading Chapter 2!
All of Me – Chapter 2
"Jasper? The same Jasper that is with the Cullen's, because I can't imagine too many vampires in the world named Jasper?" I asked confused.
"One in the same, but I have it on good authority that he is no longer with the family or the little pixie that tried to tame the beast that resides in his soul." Garrett told me with that wicked smile of his I was beginning to love.
"And who would this all wise authority be?" I asked.
"Peter Whitlock, his mate." Garrett stated like it was nothing.
"WHAT! Explain now, because I thought Alice was Jasper's mate!" I ordered him, pointing the space next to me on the bed.
Garrett smiled before cuddling up next to me. I have to say that the coolness of his body was very soothing on my injured shoulder. I may or may not have snuggled in very close to his body, but all I know was that like this, in his arms, I felt like I was at home for the first time in a long time.
"Well I don't know the whole story, just bits and pieces. I have never actually met Jasper in person, but we have been friends a long time through the postal service." Garrett started.
"The postal service, what are we in the 19th century or something?" I interrupted with a teasing smile.
"Very funny, but yes the mail. When I met Peter around thirty years ago I was fascinated by this Major of the Southern Wars he kept talking to me about that I decided to contact Jasper through the most non threatening way possible, a letter. I may be a very curious and adventurous vampire by nature, but that doesn't mean that I am stupid enough to go unannounced to see the most feared vampire in the world, no matter what diet he is currently partaking in. Jasper and I would write almost every week to each other and we have had an ongoing chess match for the last ten years. As of right now I am winning. But, we never found the time to meet in person, it just never felt right.
Now Peter, he is one of the most curious people that I have ever met. He has no scent, but even without that I felt drawn to him more that I have to any other person or vampire in my existence, before you little one that is. His gift is hard to explain, but he said that he just knew shit sometimes. I called bull, but you never know. I asked him why he and Jasper were not together if they were mates because mates usually never leave each other's sides except for a few days here or there. Peter explained that in the late 1950's he and Jasper had escaped the wars a few years earlier and were living as nomads when he got a feeling that Jasper needed to go on his own for a while and meet up with a strange female vampire in Philadelphia. From there he would join the Cullen's."
"Why? I mean I am assuming that he means that vampire was Alice, but why give up your mate." I interrupted again; and was given a look to shut up if I wanted to hear the whole story. I gave him a sarcastic smile in return.
"From what I gathered from Peter was that Jasper needed to live as a human for a while so that he could not just be the Major of the wars feared by everyone, but also Jasper the sweet simple country boy who felt emotions deeply. Peter told me that at some point in the future the Cullen's would get them selves involved with something they shouldn't; and Jasper needed to be there to save the day so to speak. At the time I had no idea what in the hell he was talking about, but that's Peter. He is a cryptic sarcastic ass on the best of days, but he is also my best friend and I would do anything for him.
Anyway when I talked to Peter about a year ago he told me that it was about time for Jasper to return to him. I had no idea what had taken place with the Cullen's because as I said before it had been over fifty years since I had seen Carlisle and I was on my way to see him and finally get the chance to meet Jasper when I caught your scent. While I was waiting for you to wake up I called up my old friend to ask for assistance; and he explained to me that Jasper was there in Texas with him now. He said that Jasper had been so enraged at the way the Cullen's had treated you, that when he tried to save you from Edward on the night of your Birthday and was then made out to be the villain he knew that he was done with that so called family." Garrett explained.
"What do you mean tried to save me?" I asked.
"As we have established you are Edward's singer and when you got that paper cut his bloodlust took over. He wasn't trying to protect you from Jasper, he was trying to protect what he thought was his claim over your blood. The family blamed Jasper for losing control and made him out to be this out of control monster. I guess that is when he decided it was time to leave his companions of over fifty years. They didn't take that news too well because when he departed I hear that they were in a state of chaos." Garrett stated with a smirk on his face.
"Why, if they hated what he did so badly they should have not cared whether he stayed or went?" I asked not really understanding anything, but at the same time a lot of things that had taken place with the Cullen's were beginning to make sense for the first time. Like the looks Jasper would give me when he thought I couldn't see, or the way that I had always been drawn to his quiet strength. I had wanted to get to know him better, but every time that I tried Edward or Alice would stop me.
"Jasper's past and gift make him a formidable presence in that family, with him there the Cullen's were protected because no one in there right mind would ever want go up against the Major in a fight. On the night of your birthday Jasper found out that Alice and Edward had planned the whole thing with you getting a paper cut, I guess that he could feel their deception or something; you will have to ask him about it to know for sure how he found out. When Edward claimed that he was going to keep you human so that he could have an unending supply of your blood; and then the family went along with his wishes the Major was unleashed and before anyone could move to defend themselves he had decapitated the two conspirers before driving off back to his mate, leaving the rest to fuse them back together. Why he didn't burn them to ashes is another question I will have to find out when we get down to Texas." Garrett concluded.
"Wow, I had no idea that there was so much drama within the Cullen's. I mean they seemed like the perfect family, but I guess appearances can be deceiving. I still just don't understand why Peter would send his mate away to get involved with Alice and a family that they really had no connection to before. This is all so confusing." I asked shaking my head trying to put all the puzzle pieces together.
"I don't know Peter has always been a little allusive when it came to that story, but I am sure that you can get him to tell you everything. He told me he is really looking forward to meeting you." Garrett told me.
"Why, I'm really not that special." I said with a small voice.
"No! Don't you ever down play how important you are to not only me, but to everyone you meet. There is something about you that attracts people and makes them become loyal to you no matter what dangers might be following you. And as for Peter he said that any girl that jumps off cliffs in the middle of a storm with no fear is a girl he knows is worth his friendship." Garrett said giving me a kiss to the top of my forehead.
"But I believe that we are getting off track. Don't you have a phone call to make?" Garrett asked, bringing my focus back to the cell phone that I was still holding in my hand. I nodded before dialing Jake's number.
"Hello?" I deep voice answered.
"Hi Billy, is Jake there?" I asked sweetly.
"Bella?" He questioned in a confused voice, but before I could answer I could hear the phone being handed over quickly.
"BELLA! Where are you? Are you okay? Just tell us where you are and we can come rescue you?" Jake was practically screaming into the phone so loud that I had to pull it away from my ear in fear of losing my hearing at the volume.
"Jake calm down please." I asked calmly.
"Calm down? Calm down Bella! You were just kidnapped by some unknown male vampire with red eyes and taken into the Pacific to god only knows where. And now you call over twelve hours later acting like nothing has happened! No, I will not calm down!" Jake stated in such a stern voice that it had me rolling my eyes at his over dramatics.
"Jake I am fine. I am safe. That vampire is named Garrett; and he rescued me when I foolishly jumped off the cliffs. He saved me and when I woke up I discovered that the reason he did so was because I am his mate." I told him while throwing a smile in Garrett's direction.
"Mate? He has brainwashed or used one of their freaky gifts on you Bella! You just met him, he is a kidnapper. I am coming to get you; just tell me where you are." Jake asked, not believing me obviously.
"I'm not going to tell you where I am Jake. I called to tell you that I am safe and that I won't be returning to Forks anytime soon. I know that Garrett is my mate because just like with that imprinting thing you told to about I just know deep in my soul that he is my mate. He is going to turn me soon and I don't want to put anyone I love in danger so that is why I am going to stay away." I tried to explain, but was rudely interrupted. I now knew why Garrett kept sending me those looks of annoyance when I was doing the same thing to him earlier. Whoops!
"NO! Bella you need to try an escape. If you are turned you will become an enemy to the pack. We will have to kill you if you return here; I don't want to do that to you so please Bella tell me where you are." Jake pleaded with me, but I knew that nothing he said would change my mind.
"I'm sorry Jake. I never wanted to hurt anyone, especially you or Charlie. We each have a destiny; and I know that being with Garrett is where mine lies. I have always loved you Jake and even after I am turned I will still care for you and the pack. After I am turned I will get in contact with you again to let you know that I am no danger. I hope that at that time you will change your mind and accept me back into your lives. If not I ask you to please protect Charlie, I know that Victoria is still sniffing around and I would hate if something were to happen to him. He doesn't belong in this supernatural world. Goodbye Jacob and thank you for everything" I told Jake and hung up quickly before he could respond.
I had tears rolling down my cheeks at the thought of not seeing my dad anymore, but just like earlier when I was ready to accept death as I jumped off those cliffs I knew that the longer I was around him the more danger I put him in. It was time for me to make my grand human exit, stage left.
Garrett just held me as I cried, not saying anything as he let me say goodbye to my past so that we could embrace our future together. When the tears had all dried up we called a cab that took us to SeaTac international airport. Once we boarded the first flight to Houston, Texas I finally let myself relax and my mind wonder. I wondered what it would be like to see Jasper again and if he would hate me for what happened with the Cullen's. I wondered what Peter was like and if he really would think I was worth his friendship when he got to know me. I wondered what it would be like when I was turned as a vampire. Mostly I wondered about Garrett; and all of the naughty things that I could do to that sexy ass body of his!
So what did you all think?
Was it too confusing? I promise more will be explained when Peter and Jasper appear in the next chapter! Also this will not be the last you see of Jake or the pack, but it will be later in the story when they return.
Next chapter might have some leomony goodness if I get some amazing reviews! I am not above bribery, so please review! :)
See you next time! BriyerRose