*Stephanie Meyer owns all twilight characters in this story although I've changed many things about them! *

-Bella-

I sat in bed thinking about how much had happened today. I was at work earlier when I got the text from Jasper.

Bells I have to ask you because I've thought about this for a couple months now. Would you be willing to go to lunch with me today? ^Jazz^

I wasn't surprised to read the text but was curious about why he said he's waited months to ask me. We've had lunch many times before although Edward or someone was always with us.

Of course where would you like to go for lunch? ~Bella~

There is a Mexican restaurant around the corner from your office. Meet there at 1? ^Jazz^

Sounds good. See you then. ~Bella~

I was anxious to see Jasper. It had been a couple weeks and he was always there when I needed to be soothed…not as much as Edward of course but he had something about him that made everyone relax when he entered the room.

I worked through my patients and once lunch came around I was the first to head out. I almost ran to my car and pushed the gear shift to drive. Once I reached the restaurant I saw Jasper sitting at a table through the huge glass pane window. I slowly walked inside and he greeted me with a hug before I sat across from him.

"Hey Jazz how have you been? It's been a couple weeks since we last had lunch or even seen each other."

"I know I'm sorry Bells."

The waitress came and took our order. I ordered the taco salad and Jasper ordered 3 tacos and 2 burritos. I'm not sure how he ate so much but still kept his thin figure. Men always amaze me. I'd gain 10 lbs just by looking at his plate.

"So what's the special occasion that I get to have lunch with you by myself" I said with a teasing grin.

"Bella there is something that I have to tell you and I'm not sure how to say it but…." he paused for a few seconds and I was getting nervous. What was he having trouble saying? "…..but I like you Bella. And I don't mean as just a friend. I'm not sure where this will lead to but I have to…I gotta know….how do you feel Bells?"

I was not expecting that at all. I had never thought of Jasper in a relationship sort of way but he is a handsome man. His blue eyes were melting into mine and I knew I had to give him an answer. I wasn't sure what to say at first so once our food arrived; I took a couple minutes to think, before answering his question.

"Jasper I'm not sure what to say. I do like you and I would like to see if it's more then a friendship like because honestly I'm not sure. But I would like to ask Edward and make sure he doesn't mind his two best friends dating. I have a movie night with him tonight so I'll ask him while I'm there." It all poured out of my mouth in a rush and I wasn't sure if he even understood me but his slight nod let me know that he'd understood everything.

"Don't keep me waiting long Bella" he said with a crooked grin. I never realized how adorable his smile was until that moment. "Please let me know as soon as you know."

We finished our lunch and he paid for our tab, ignoring my argument about paying my own. He walked me to my car before scooping my hand in his, pulling it to his lips, and softly kissing it before letting it carefully drop to my side. I looked into his eyes and couldn't the smile that spread across my face.

"I look forward to hearing from you tonight Bells"

"Bye Jazz" I replied in a whisper. I got in my car and headed back to the office. My mind was racing 100 miles per minute. Jasper wanted to date me? What would Edward say? Do I have romantic feeling for Jazz? I knew I didn't know but could I? I think he's a great guy and he's obviously handsome, I was so consumed into this conversation we'd just had throughout work.

I was feeling exhausted as I got into my car and drove to my apartment. I took a quick shower and dressed in comfy clothes before heading to Edwards' apartment. I'm so glad we decided to move in the same apartment complex because if we hadn't then I'm not sure how much I'd see him. He is my best friend and if I go to long without seeing his face then I'll start having withdraws and that wouldn't be a pretty sight.

As he was putting the movie I requested in the DVD player, I was ready to get comfortable and lay in his lap like I always do when we watch movies together. Once he sat down and I pouted and made him remove the popcorn bowl, I laid in his lap an started watching the movie. Then instantly I wondered if Jasper would get mad if Edward and I watched TV like this if we were dating?

OH YEA JASPER! I shot up off his lap…I couldn't believe it skipped my mind to talk to Edward about it when I first arrived. "OH EDWARD I forgot to tell you! Jasper asked me out today and I wanted to run it by you before I answered him. So…what do you think?" I asked with a smirk on my face. I wasn't sure how he was going to handle this.

His eyes flashed away from my face with a look that I couldn't put my finger on. Jealousy? Guilt? Anger? I wasn't sure but he quickly composed himself and spoke a little higher then a whisper, ""Whatever makes you happy Bells."

I was happy he didn't have an issue with it so I quickly text Jasper and made it official. I'm officially Jasper Hale's girlfriend. Eat you heart out ladies. I felt a tad excited to see what would happen in our relationship. I had NO idea where this would go but I knew that I'd be happy in finding out.

Edward was quiet through the entire movie. He usually made fun of me for crying when Meg Ryan died but today he said nothing. I looked up at him when the credits popped up on the TV screen and his eyes were wet, no tears running down his cheeks but he looked close to it.

"Edward Anthony Cullen, are you about to cry" I shrieked as I realized he was on the brink of his traitor tears pouring over the bottom ledge of his eyes.

"Absolutely not" he stated firmly looking away from me. I grabbed his face and turned him back to look at me.

"I believe your eyes are about to call you a liar" I whispered while staring straight into his green eyes.

"Ok ok I'm turning into a softy. It sucks that he went through all of that just for the girl of his dreams to die the next day. IT SUCKS! Ok I said it!"

Wow….this was my best friend for several years and we've watched this movie a million times and not once has he shed a tear. I continued to stare at him till he picked me up and place on the couch beside him and standing up.

"It just makes me realize that I have a few things that I need to get in order cause I never know when my time will be up." He spoke quietly while whipping the moisture off his eyes. I stood and wrapped my hands around his neck.

"Never speak of leaving me Edward Cullen. What would I do without my best friend?"

"I love you Bella" he stated flatly.

"I love you to my crazy best friend" I chuckled.

We talked a few more minutes before I had to go back home to get some sleep. I hugged him once more and he pressed his lips to my cheek before heading out.

"Good night Bella"

"Good night Edward."