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Chapter 5
Weights
The next day I felt as if a giant weight was lifted from my shoulders. I finally knew what Jasper was hiding, I finally knew why I always felt on edge near them, and I finally knew why I always felt safe and protected near Jasper. But what I didn't know was why Rosalie hated me, why Edward hated me, and why they would get in trouble with this Volturi that they speak of. Yes even thought I got the biggest piece of the pie figured out, there were still a lot of the ingredients that needed to be added. After I was done thinking that thought I just let it drop dead, making food analogies with this subject was pretty stupid on my part, so I just let my musings travel towards a different subject. For instance what was I going to do with Jasper? I mean what if all t his time he was just manipulating my emotions? Once I again I let that thought die, Jasper was definitely not the kind of person that would do that, maybe Mike but definitely not Jasper.
Out of nowhere I just started to laugh, the whole situation was just a little funny, because I lived in a big city and nothing ever happened to me but, when I move to a town that isn't even ΒΌ the size of Phoenix, I have to deal with vampires. The whole situation really was outrageously comical; most girls would die for the chance with the mysterious Jasper Hale, and swoon over him all the time like he was some lottery prize, when really he was so much more. But with me, I wasn't like other girls and I still had to think about this, if I gave him my heart how would I know he wouldn't break it? Once again, for the third time this morning, I had to let that thought die and nearly slapped myself; of course he wouldn't do that, if anything that would be the last thing he would do, because from the looks of it he seemed pretty hell bent of protecting me.
I decided that I would let this huge weight rest on my shoulders later because I was still exhausted, emotionally and physically and needed some 'me' time where I could just relax. So what better way to do that then with a nice hot bath? So I grabbed my toiletries and headed for the bathroom. I also brought my iPod speakers so that I could listen to some classical music that would definitely help with the calming process. The water was still running when I heard the phone ring. I gave an annoyed sigh and grumpily treaded my way down the stairs, who would be calling someone at 10 in the morning on a weekday? They should either be at school or at work, that was what I thought until I looked out the window and it was sunny, so only it would be one of my vampire friends. Oh joy, I thought. I try to take a bath trying to figure out what to say to them, when they beat me to it and end up calling me. I sighed once again and went to get the phone. "Hello?" I waited a few minutes before I hung up the phone. That was strange there was no one there, I gave a grumpy harrumph and headed back upstairs but when I was in the middle of the stair case the shrill ring of the phone sounded and I just stared at it for a while before I sighed and went to get it again.
"Hello?" I asked, still slightly annoyed, "Bella? Are you okay are you safe?" said the frantic and twinkling voice of Alice. "Yes I'm fine Alice why?" She sounded uneasy for a moment then, it was quiet again and I thought she hung up, but then she started talking again and this time it was more calm, and peppy like her usual self. "Never mind Bella I had a vision and it turned out everything is just fine, we are going shopping in 30 minutes and I will pick you up. Get ready, I don't want to wait a long time for you." Before I could even complain the line on the phone already went dead. I looked at the phone incredulously, how could she just do that? Just randomly decide to take me shopping. Guess she couldn't see yesterday that I would not be in the mood to shop, right now or ever really. Shopping was not one of my favorite pass times, my mom always made fun of me that I needed to live more loosely and get my head out of the books and in to the clouds. I laughed at the memory, and I started to miss her. But I couldn't dwell on that too long since apparently I had to go shopping. I groaned and trudged upstairs and into the restroom. There wasn't enough time for a nice relaxing bath, so I just took a shower and let the warm water wash over me, I sighed in pure ecstasy this was what I needed, even if this feeling of relaxation was only a little it still lifted my spirits enough to endure Alice's sudden shopping spree.
I cut the water off, grabbed a towel dried myself out and headed back to my room, where I decided since I was going to the mall I might as well look decent, so I put on my favorite purple v-neck t-shirt with a light red jacket over it and then light wash, blue skinny jeans and to top it off some of my, black dolce and gabbana flips flops that my mom got me for my birthday last year. I straightened my hair and put some of it back and had a clip on it. I put on some light makeup, just some brown eyeliner and some light blush, and then congratulated myself in the mirror; I actually looked fit to got to the mall. I did a little happy dance in my head then heard the doorbell ring, I grabbed my purse and headed down stairs to greet Alice and meet my torture. When I answered the door she appraised my outfit then said "You look presentable. Let's go!" and much to my chagrin it wasn't sunny out anymore so we still had to go, I bet she predicted this. I let out a sigh and muttered a bit before we got into her Porsche and sped off to Seattle.
Shopping with Alice really wasn't that bad, dare I say, it was even fun. Even though I hate shopping she made it fun because we talked about everything, like we have be best friends for the longest of times when in reality we have only known each other for a few short weeks. Even though I enjoyed it, I wouldn't tell her that, so the whole time I put on a little whiny show, this wouldn't go to her head and make her take me on more shopping trips. Even though I liked spending time with her I still don't like people spending money on me. When we finally got back to my house she turned to me, turned the radio down and I noticed her face was more serious than it was before when we were joking about something.
"Bella, Jasper needs to talk to you. And I am not delivering this message from him, but simply telling you since he is too big of a chicken to do it himself. You will have to do it soon before he starts to think that you hate him because you and I both know that is not the case." And with that she turned back around and I got out of the car since she drives like a maniac and we were here already. "Bye, Alice I'll talk to Jasper soon" she just smiled at me and then smoothly pulled out of the driveway.
I gave on big breath, at least I had one big weight lifted off of me but I still need to deal with Jasper. I was still standing by the door when the phone rang, 'the phone sure is ringing a lot today' I thought, and then went to answer it. "Hey, Bells. I just wanted to tell you that I'm going to stay at Billy's for dinner, so you don't have to cook tonight. I should be back around 10:00, see you soon Bella. Bye" he already hung up before I could give him my parting words. I guess he didn't feel like talking today, I just shrugged then I got hit with a great idea. I could invite Jasper over and we could talk about things so I could finally get weight number 2 off my shoulder. I called the his house and Jasper answered I guess Alice told him I would be calling. "Hello?" his velvet voice answered, I never knew could miss it so much. "Hi Jasper? Its Bella I wanted to know if you wanted to come over for a bit so that we could talk about things, and just for the record I don't hate you" I smiled as I said that, who in their right mind could hate someone as sweet and thoughtful as Jasper? It should be a crime for anyone to do so. "That would be great Bella, I will see you in 5 minutes, Bye" five minutes? I knew he was a vampire and had some crazy fetish about driving fast but that was still fast, but I guess he could just be running, that would get him much faster.
I guess I was thinking over this, much longer than I thought because I suddenly heard to doorbell ring. I shocked out of my stupor put on a brave face got my emotions in check and went to answer the door. As I did so I finally felt complete just looking into his eyes and then I knew my answer, there was no way I could stay away from him anymore, not now, not ever. I couldn't stand the distance between us and I ran into and wrapped my arms around his waist and buried my head in his chest, I missed him so much. "I missed you so much, Jasper. You have no idea how much." I spoke my thoughts and then he was stiff at first but then a big smile broke out across his face and he wrapped his arms around me, held me close to his chest and inhaled my scent. I liked how I fit perfectly in his arms like they were made for me and only me. Then I looked back up to him, and said the three words that he needed to hear and the three words that I also needed to say. "Jasper, I love you" I didn't even get to hear his response since he very gently pressed his cold lips on my warm ones, pulled away brought his mouth to my ear and whispered in a voice that made my legs go limp, and I'm sure I would have fallen if he wasn't holding me up. "Bella I love you too. More than anything you could possibly imagine" and with that he brought his lips down to my own again, and at that moment everything was perfect, and the weight was finally lifted, but no matter how hard I wished it not to be true, we still had a bunch of things to talk about and nothing is ever perfect for ever. But for right now I would just enjoy the time that I have with him.
A/N Yay! They are together again. But how long will it last? I still need some ideas on what to do for the next chapter so review!