Hey guys. I've been having some serious issues with this chapter. On top of that, I had a pretty busy weekend, so I'm sorry this took a few days. Though, I'm sure that it wouldn't be a big deal if it did take me a while to update. There are so many other more amazing stories out there. Here are some of the ones I've read recently (since my list in "The Sound of Crashing Waves"):

"Said and Done" (my absolute favorite fanfic story ever) and "Jasper and the No Longer Remotely Private Parts" by ICMezzo

"I Wept Not" by ArcadianMaggie

"Jasper and Edward's High School Reunion" by PerfectlyPersuasive

"Next to Normal" by Slytherclaw12

"Seven Minutes in Heaven" by tuesdaymidnight

"What You've Done to Me" by Xavier Willow

Go check them out, mkay? They are awesome! I have more stories, and they're in my favorites. And in chapter 19 of my story "The Sound of Crashing Waves." Alright, I shut up now. See you at the bottom, dearies! *that's what she said*

I nearly stumbled, but I was able to chase after the lion. As I ran and soon, as I drank, all I could think about was Jasper. His eyes, his lips, his sweet breath, his body against mine… Everything. Especially how… sexy… he looked while draining the lion.

And I was terrified.

He had Alice. I had Bella. Hell, he was supposed to be like my brother. So why on God's green earth did I feel this way about him now? What made today so different? Sure, when he and Alice came into the family, I thought he was very attractive. His voice was deep and sensual, the Southern accent making it even more enticing. And sure, I thought he was the most handsome man, human or vampire, I'd ever seen. Even more that Carlisle, which is hard to do. But I didn't think anything of it. Is it possible that I was attracted to him at first sight? No… I loved Bella.

Didn't I?

She made me feel different things. I was very drawn to her. Though, it could've also been the way her blood sang to me. It was like a hand that grabbed me by my collar and pulled me along with her. And she was very pretty. Her big brown eyes were very captivating. I couldn't hear her thoughts, which provided me with an attractive mystery.

But was it love?

I heard a twig snap behind me, and I whirled around. Jasper stared at me like a doe caught in headlights.

"Um, I didn't mean to scare you! You've been gone for a while, so… I was worried…"

Gone? But I just got here…

"How long have I been over here?"

"Like, almost thirty minutes! I was… scared that I…"

I was scared that I freaked you out.

My stomach clenched. I didn't want to worry him.

"No, I'm fine Jasper. I was just thinking about some things."

He tilted his head to the side.

"Like what?"

If I could blush, I would've. Instead, I looked down at the dead lion at my feet.

"Oh, you know… Stuff."

He moved until he was right in front of me. He brought his hand to my chin and pulled my face up to his. I met his curious stare.

"What kind of stuff?"

My mind became clouded as I gazed intently into his swirling topaz eyes. Musical notes floated through my head as I was lost in an amber ocean. Slow, luxurious melodies played and my fingers itched to lay them down on my grand piano. I imagined Jasper's lithe body moving and swaying to the music, like a large feline. He danced from the heart, doing for himself and no one else. My heart clenched at the thought of watching Jasper absolutely lose himself, like he had with the lion.

"Edward? Are you okay?"

I was snapped out of my day dream. He stared at me, his face begging for answers. I bit my lip, a habit I picked up from Bella. Jasper sucked in a breath. What I wasn't prepared for was the hungry look that glazed his eyes.

Need…

His grip on my chin tightened and my right hand came up to cup his face. We slowly moved closer to each other. My eyes never left his. He turned his head slightly and our lips touched. My body vibrated and tingled. Our eyes slid shut and I lost myself in him. Both my hands were holding his face. He was still holding my chin while his other hand was pressed against the small of my back. Our bodies gravitated to close the distance between each other. I felt his lean frame against every part of my body. There was only a few layers of clothing between us.

Jasper moaned and his lips opened, his tongue coming out to stroke my lips. I granted him entrance into my mouth, and he wasted no time to curl his tongue around mine. He gripped the back of my shirt tightly, and if I actually cared, I would've been worried that he would rip it. But, I didn't, and he was able to push it up a bit and stroke my bare lower back. I slid my hands down his face and to his neck before pulling myself even closer to him and wrapping my arms around his shoulders. Jasper grabbed my legs and hitched them around his hips. I separated from him and gasped. He growled and attacked my neck while pushing me against a tree. Jasper licked and sucked on my sensitive throat and I made quite a few strangled noises. Again, if I actually cared, I would've been embarrassed. But I didn't, so they came out freely.

I need… more…

Jasper ground his pelvis into mine and I threw my head back and moaned loudly. He growled and did it again.

"Oh God! Jasper!"

He laughed and licked into my mouth. I met his thrusts and earned a wonderful noise from him. We both panted and brought each other close to the edge.

"Edward!"

He shuddered and cried out. Watching him lose control sent me into orbit. He kept moving slowly against me, prolonging my wonderful moment. I gasped and Jasper kissed my neck lightly.

"You have no idea how amazing that was. Edward, that was…"

"We shouldn't have done that, Jasper."

His eyes widened.

"Wha- Why not?"

I groaned and pushed him away gently, but firmly so he would put me down. He did, and I fixed my clothes. They were a bit wrinkled and there was some bark on the back of my shirt. Jasper tried to touch my face, but I leaned out of his reach.

"Edward, did I do something wrong?"

I sighed.

"Jasper, we just… can't do that again. You have Alice, and I have Bella. That was… Well, it's not going to happen again, okay?"

I walked around him and started to dig a hole for the lion. Jasper came over and started to help me. We dug in silence. I turned to pick up the lion and place him in the hole.

"Edward, please talk to me."

"About what? I have nothing to talk about."

"Edward…"

I started to walk back to the house. I didn't hear Jasper behind me, and I didn't need to be a mind reader to know that I screwed up. I didn't mean any of that. But I was scared.

I could actually find myself falling for Jasper.

Yeah yeah… This chapter kinda sucks. I'm sorry. I've had a bit of writer's block, and this was a difficult chapter to write. *sigh* I promise, next chapter won't suck.

Anyway, please review, dearies. They make me happy.

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