I once again found myself having to feign sleep on the plane. I guess we stayed in Forks longer than we had planned. It was a 24 hour plane trip, anyway. I don't know why Jasper didn't get us a better, faster plane, but I didn't care. I was with him, snuggled up, pretending to snooze. Well, it at least looked so to humans. But all the night, we were talking vampire speed and low to where no one could hear us. Just talking about anything and everything. He questioned me more about my human life, since my overnight talk with Renesmee left him intrigued.
"You're going to have to show me some baby pictures sometime." He said, and I could hear the amusement in his voice. I'm sure he could feel my embarrassment.
"Absolutely not!" I replied, denying him from the views of my embarrassing tyke moments.
"And why not?" He countered.
"Because. They're too embarrassing. And I cant visit my Mom to retrieve them. So, ha!" I teased, fully knowing and not caring I was acting like a child. He stuck his tongue out at me, and chuckle at the wave of lust that ran through my body.
"Calm down." He snickered. I smirked, and waved the topic off with my hand.
Our small talk continued until the first rays of dawn peeked through the windows, and humans began to stir. We both heard footsteps approaching us, and we quickly closed our eyes.
"Can I get you anything?" A perky voice said, and I had a feeling her suggestive tone was not directed towards me. I fought back a growl, and pretended to wake up. I rubbed my eyes, like I was focusing to the new light, and tried my hardest not to glare.
"No thanks, I'm fine." I replied. She could pass the gruffness in my voice off as a just waking up tone. She looked at me, as if she didn't even know I was there the whole time. My assumptions were proven correct. I could see a bit of jealousy in her eyes, and she just nodded sharply, and walked off. I called her a female dog under my breath, and Jasper chuckle. I growled so only he could hear.
"Someones jealous." He teased. I scowled, and he touched my cheek. "Don't worry, darlin'. No one holds anything to you." I could hear the promise in his voice, and he gave me a sweet, soft "good morning" kiss. I felt all my anger melt away.
When the girl started coming towards us again, I gave her a look that made her walk right by without stopping. Jasper chuckled again. I rolled my eyes.
Soon, I felt us start to descend. I looked out the window, and gasped. The view was beautiful! I felt a finger push my chin up, closing my mouth.
"Don't want any flies going in there." He teased, and I heard the girl mumble from where she was standing.
"Maybe she'd choke." Little did she know I could hear her. I resisted the urge to turn around and glare at her. If she knew I'd heard her she would know I was not human.
When we came to a complete stop, I unfastened my seatbelt as fast as I could, wanting to get out of there.
"Wheres the fire?" I heard a very familiar voice ask. I whirled around, making sure to do so at an acceptable human speed. I almost couldn't believe my eyes.
"Jacob!" I beamed, and threw my arms around him.
"Bells! Where have you been?" He asked, obviously shocked to see me.
"Hiding." I smiled, sheepishly. He nodded, his eyes darkening at the apparent reason for my disappearance. When his eyes fell upon Jasper, his eyes widened, and raised an eyebrow. "Jake, meet my boyfriend." I announced, pulling Jasper to my side. Jake looked back and forth between Jasper and I, and began to laugh. Jasper and I changed a confused, worried glance, and looked at Jake expectantly.
"What's so funny?" Jasper starting laughing a little himself, from feeling Jacobs glee.
"Nothing. I just, it's just funny how everything worked out. You know, you guys'... Well, nevermind. I'm just happy you found love again, Bells." It sounded so weird coming from Jake, with having to hear him despise me being in love with anyone but him when I was human an all. It was then that I noticed the tanned, dark haired beauty by his side. I felt my expression fall drastically. Jake looked perplexed by my change in mood, and followed my eyes. It seemed as he was trying to fight back another round of laughter.
"Oh, no, Bella. This is my sister, Jacquie. Turns out Billy had a "hook up" a couple years after I was born, and left the poor girl to fend for herself and Jacquie. We found her just months after you left. She was 14. We're debating on making her a full werewolf or not, since she's 17 now. She wouldn't age anymore, just like me. Crazy how we all look exactly the same." He mused. I nodded. I was relieved that she wasn't his girl. Renesmee would be heartbroken.
"It's very nice to meet you, Jacquie. And I apologize for jumping to conclusions." I said to Jake. He waved it off.
"No big. But you really think I could get over Renesmee? Yeah, right." My heart warmed at the thought him longing for Renesmee just as she has been for him. "Where is she?" He asked, his voice soft, holding years of the hurt he's been away from her.
"The Cullens. Jasper and I were actually here to have some time for ourselves..." I trailed off, and Jake chuckled.
"Alright, alright. I can take a hint. Hey, heres my number. Call me when you're heading back. Maybe we could meet up a day here and you can get to know Jacq."
"Sounds good." I said, and we went our separate ways. "Well, that was surprising." I said, when we were a good hundred feet away. Definitely out of hearing range for a wolf.
"Tell me about it." Jasper agreed, and I could tell he was a bit jealous. He narrowed his eyes at my smugness.
"It's not so funny when it's the other way around, now is it?" He 'hmp'ed. "Oh, come on. He's in love with Ness, and I only have eyes for you." I finished, and pecked him on the lips. His face immediately softened.
I merely looked to my left, and I saw a strange, striking girl who looked about my age. She had ivory skin, and an odd shade of gold-green eyes. Her hair was orange, with subtle brunette highlights. I noticed she had a glare, and look of disgust on her face. I followed her gaze, and saw she was staring after Jake. I felt rage at this girl for giving such a dirty look to my innocent bestfriend, and I couldn't help the growl that arose from my throat. I quickly silenced myself, but she already heard me. She cocked her head, and gave me a small smile. I was so confused. I turned from her gaze, and kept on walking.
"What's wrong?" Jasper questioned. I shook my head, telling him it was nothing. His lips pressed into an unsure straight line, but he kept on walking.
When we got outside, we took off at full speed. We knew it was a risk, but no one had been looking. Or so I thought...
Jasper had picked out a stunning hotel, with a spectacular view. Yeah, like we would be outside.
We lugged our suitcase up to our room, 20th floor, baby, and gently set them down. I went out side instantly, wanting to see the view. Amazing couldn't even cover it. We spent the rest of the evening watching tv, playing cards, and completely behaving ourselves.
Yeah, right.
The next morning we completely ignored the offer for the free complimentary breakfast, and headed out the door. It then hit me that we had forgotten to rent a car. Jasper cursed at our stupidness.
"I'll go use the phone in our room. Wait here." And with a soft kiss, he was walking human pace towards the elevators.
I sighed. It's going to be a while if he has to walk all the way up to our room and back at a humans speed. I went back inside, and leaned against the wall, tapping my foot. I didn't even notice the person advancing on me.
"Hey!" I looked up, and noticed it was the girl I had seen yesterday at the airport. Same brown-streaked orange hair and all. It then hit me that I'd never smelt her. It hit me like a train. This girl was not human. But, what was she? She didn't smell bad like Jacob, no offense. She actually gave off a scent that made me feel welcome, making me feel like an ally to her already. But you can never be too cautious.
"Hi." Was all I answered back. I could tell she was disappointed at my curt reply, so I added a quick smile.
"So, are you stalking me?" She joked. I chuckled.
"No. My boyfriend and I are staying here for a while." She giggled.
"Oh, okay. I'm here by myself. Just for adventure." She gave off an aura of pure happiness. Kind of like Alice, but nowhere near as annoying. But I had to know what she was. I moved closer, and whispered in her ear.
"So what are you?" I felt her shiver at the coldness of my breath, and I chuckled. She looked around, seeing if anyone was listening, before answering.
"I'm a tiger." She replied, a smile forming on her face. I was thankful for my ability to hide my surprise.
"Seriously?" She nodded. "Well, that explains why you were giving Jake a gruesome look." I said, suddenly forgiving the girl for her previous actions towards my bestfriend.
"Who?" She cocked her head, like a true cat.
"Jake, from the airport. He's a werewolf."
"Oh." She said, remembering, and then giggled. "Yeah, even the bigger species of dogs and cats don't get along. And they stink!" She finished with her nose crinkling in disgust.
"I know." I replied, even finding myself laughing at that. Jake does stink.
"But you don't." She said, confused. "What are-"
"Vampire." I said, flashing my teeth. I felt bad when she cringed backwards. "I wont hurt you, I swear. You smell good, but not in the 'suck your blood' type of way." She let out the breath she'd been holding in.
"Oh. Good." I laughed at her trying to slow her heartbeat down. "I'm Felisha, by the way." She held out her hand. I took it, and she once again was taken back by my coldness.
"Bella." I returned her name exchange.
"Bella?" I heard Jasper ask, cautiously, as he came up behind me. I turned around, and gave him a big smile.
"Hey. This is Felisha." He nodded towards her. I turned back towards her as well. "This is my boyfriend, Jasper."
"Is he...?" I nodded. "Wow." Even Jasper laughed.
"What is she?" He asked, at a speed that she couldn't possibly understand.
"She's a tiger." I replied, at normal speed. She beamed, and even threw in a playful hiss. I growled.
"I wish I could do that!" She gushed. I raised an eyebrow.
"You cant?"
"Well, I can. But it's not as cool as yours." She pouted. I chuckled.
"So, are you frozen? At that age, I mean." She nodded. "Us too!" It was so cool to finally meet someone else that was a new 'species'.
"Well, I better get going. I haven't had any sleep, and I'm starving!" I laughed.
"Okay, see you around." I replied, and Jasper and I were out the door.
"I guess France holds more mythical creatures than I'd thought." He joked. I smacked his shoulder playfully. His voice got softer. "So, are you ready to see the most romantic places in town?"
"I sure am." I said, wrapping an arm around his waist. He put his arm around my shoulder, and I'd never felt so secure in my life. My knees went weak at the smile he gave me.
"Well, come on then, little lady. Paris is awaitin'."
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