Disclaimer: Twilight and its characters are not mine…I wish it was but it's not. I mean no harm; I am just playing in Stephenie Meyer's world. I especially like to play with Jasper and Emmett.

I also want to thank my beta B. Andd. She makes sure that what I write makes sense and flows nicely. Thank you for all your hard work.

Chapter 14

Jasper POV

Practice was brutal. We're all working hard to make sure that we kick ass in playoffs.

"Argh, I feel like we ran a hundred laps today," Edward moaned as we got in the car.

"I agree," I said as I eased into the car, "I can really feel the burn."

"I think that I am going to have a bruise from all the sliding practice," Edward mumbled rubbing his thigh.

"I can't believe all the drills that we did today," he continued. "Emmett was having an off day; he couldn't catch a single ball out in the field today."

"But he did catch every ball I threw to him," I said. "I know that coach wants to make sure that we are ready, but if every practice is like that we are going to burn out."

"Hopefully this kind of practice is just a weekend thing. I can't imagine going to school tomorrow morning. I don't know that I am going to want to leave my bed," Edward said.

"Let's head home. I want a hot shower to loosen up my muscles."

By the time we made it home it was well after dinner, but Esme had saved a plate of dinner for both of us. Edward and I sat down at the island and started to inhale our food.

"Guys, slow down and taste the food," Carlisle laughed as he came into the kitchen.

"Totally can taste it, and it's amazing," Edward laughed around his food.

"Good to know, Edward," Carlisle laughed. "I take this practice was rough?"

"Yup, coach was definitely pushing us hard today," I said as I brought my plate to the sink. "So, Dad," I smirked at Carlisle, "Edward and I thought that we should have some male bonding time. What do ya think?"

"Sounds great to me, sons," Carlisle said with a smirk. "What did you guys have in mind?"

"A baseball game?" Edward threw out.

"Camping?" Carlisle said.

"Golf?" I threw out.

"Hiking?" Edward suggested.

"Hiking sounds fun," I said.

"Hiking sounds like it will be good. What does your practice schedule look like?" Carlisle asked.

"We practice every day but Sundays," Edward answered.

"How about next week? I am not at the hospital," Carlisle asked.

"What's going on next week?" Esme asked as she came into the kitchen.

"The boys and I are going to go hiking for some male bonding time," Carlisle said, slipping his arm around her shoulders.

"So you are going to go grunt in the woods?" Alice asked from behind me, pulling Jake into the kitchen.

Us boys looked at each other and started to grunt and hit our chests until we had Esme and Alice holding their stomachs, laughing.

Trying to regain her breath, Esme managed to say, "That sounds great"

"Jake why don't you come along with us?" Carlisle asked, making Alice smile and bounce in her spot a little.

"Oh… um… I don't know," he mumbled glancing at Edward and then looking at the floor.

"Jake, come with us. It will be bonding all over the place," Edward said quietly.

"Really?" Jake asked, looking up at Edward.

"Yea, it should be fun," Edward said.

"Okay, I'll go hiking."

After that all we heard was Alice squealing and bouncing around to hug us all. "Thank you guys for including Jake. Thank you."

Edward tried to get her to calm down as she was bouncing in his arms, "Alice, stop. Okay, now breathe." We all smiled at them; their bond really was something. "It should be fun hiking in the woods with my sister's new boyfriend," Edward said with a mischievous smile.

Jake's smile dropped.

"I didn't think of that. You are dating my daughter now." Carlisle smirked.

Jake's face went white.

"Maybe this isn't such a good idea, Alice. I wouldn't want to get in the middle of their bonding," Jake mumbled.

I chuckled as I clapped him on the back. "Don't worry, I won't let them torture you too much."

He let out a relieved laugh, "You're dating the police chief's daughter now. I can only imagine that his torture would be way more severe than anything that Carlisle and Edward could do."

Now my smile dropped, and my face paled. "I am trying not to think about it," I mumbled.

"It will be fine, Jasper. He can't do anything that would leave a mark, right?" Alice asked.

"Um… yea." Everyone started to quietly laugh.

"Maybe you should invite him hiking," Esme laughed.

"If he is coming than I need more muscle," I said, clapping Jake on the shoulder. "Maybe we should invite Emmett, too."

"Emmett would certainly keep it interesting, if nothing else," Carlisle said.

"If all the boys are going to go grunting into the woods, then all of us girls can go shopping for prom dresses," Alice squealed.

Jake's eyes went a little wide and Esme smiled.

"I think that sounds like it would be fun." Esme smiled.

"Rose and Bella could come too," Alice said excitedly. "I am going to go call them to let them in on the plan."

She turned and left the kitchen, leaving the rest of us just shaking our heads.

"I am going to head up and hit the showers. I am starting to smell myself," I said, kissing Esme on the cheek.

"Don't forget to put some IcyHot on before bed," she said with a smile. I was at the base of the stairs when I heard her yell, "Oh, and don't forget soap! I can smell you, too!"

"HA HA, very funny!" I yelled back. I laughed as I continued up to the shower.

"Ahhh," I moaned as the hot water hit my sore and tight muscles. I stood under the spray for a good ten minutes before I started to soap up.

After my shower I talked with Bella on the phone until I was nodding off.