A/N: Because I have the chance and to avoid such a long gap as between the last two chapters, I thought I would upload the next one now! Oh and this is the one where Jasper finally finds out who Bella is…excitement! Thanks to everyone who has read, followed, favourite and reviewed…I love you all

Bella woke up feeling cold, missing Jasper's warm body curled around her. Rising from the sofa she looked at her phone and groaned. Six in the morning was far too early to be awake. Spying Jasper's black t-shirt lying on the floor, she pulled it over her head, relishing the smell of Jasper that it radiated.

Hearing movement from the bedroom, she peeked through the door, her breath catching in her throat. With a scowl on his face and dressed only in tracksuit bottoms, Jasper was performing bicep curls aided by a weight. Sweat misted his skin and his muscles contorted and tensed, providing an amazing visual show as his tattoos danced on his muscular frame. Bella licked her lips, unable to control her body's physical response to the man in front of her. As though he could feel her watching him, Jasper looked up, the scowl on his face not diminishing.

"Hi there," Bella said, her smile faltering as she took in his cool, hard stare.

"Morning."

Putting down the weights Jasper walked past her out of the bedroom. He headed straight for the bathroom, closing the door behind him. He knew he was acting like a complete dick, but was unable to stop himself. He turned the shower on and peeled off his tracksuit trousers, letting the hot rain fall over his body as he rested his forehead against the cool tiled wall.

His feelings for Bella had grown exponentially since her submissive display last night. Uncomfortable with how much he wanted her around, Jasper knew he had defaulted to his usual defence and begun to push her away. A psychologist would have a fucking field day with this shit, he thought. As he soaped his body, he was disturbed by the bathroom door being thrown open for the second time in less than twelve hours.

Bella was momentarily distracted by his slick and soapy body before regaining her composure. "Care to tell me what the fuck is going on Jasper? I don't think I've done anything to warrant being ignored like this."

Thrown by her anger, Jasper was speechless in front of the beautiful woman shooting him heated looks from the doorway, wearing nothing but his t-shirt. Still unsure of how he felt, Jasper was astonished to feel his cock jerk and harden. Turned on by her defiant stance, Jasper focused his full attention on Bella.

"What the fuck is it with women bursting in on me in the shower? Come here," he ordered.

Bella hesitated, unwilling to go to him when she was still so pissed off.

"I said come here," he ordered again, determined that she would not defy him.

Finding herself unable to disobey, Bella walked towards the glistening Adonis, with a penis now so erect she could see every distinct vein running down its long length. As she neared the edge of the shower, Jasper grabbed her upper arms and yanked her hard up against him under the pouring water.

Bella gasped, the water quickly soaking through her t-shirt. Jasper pinned her roughly against the wall, holding her face between his large hands before kissing her surprisingly sweetly. Grasping the t-shirt, he pulled it up over her head, barely breaking contact with her lips and flattened himself against her smooth wet body. Bella's body responded to him against her will, her breasts becoming swollen and her cleft wet. She held him close as he kissed her more fiercely, tongues dancing and teeth clashing with their need to get as close to each other as possible.

Without warning, Jasper picked Bella up and wrapped her legs around his waist, pressing his rock hard cock against her and coating it in her slick juices. He watched with a satisfied expression as Bella's head rolled back against the wall, her body straining against his as he continued to rub against her, not quite providing enough friction to allow her the release she was striving for.

"Shit!" He realised how close he was coming. Setting her back on her feet, Jasper tugged Bella out of the shower. She moaned at the sudden end to their kiss and at the rush of cold air which met her when she was rushed out of the bathroom. Entering his bedroom Jasper threw Bella onto the bed, looming over her.

"I've been wanting to fuck you since the night we met." He kissed her hard on the mouth. "You're so sexy, and hot." He kissed her again. "With gorgeous tits," he added, lowering his mouth to her peak and sucking gently.

Through a haze of lust, Bella registered his words. "Jasper, we can't do this now. Please, stop."

"What are you talking about Bella? You want this as much as I do," he said as he continued to suck and kiss his way across her breasts.

"I'm serious Jasper," Bella said, gently pushing him off her. "You're right I want to have sex with you, but you can't just seduce me every time I'm pissed off with you. It's not fair. You know I find it hard to resist you," she finished with a smirk.

Jasper sat up with his hands on his knees and head hung, his face covered by damp golden curls. Feeling a light touch running down his back he turned to see Bella peering at him. Smiling wryly, he reached up to cup her face with his hand. Leaning into his touch, she smiled back, causing his heart to stutter and drawing a frown to his face. "I think we need some coffee," he said.

"Actually, I prefer tea," Bella answered with a grin.

Half an hour later found Bella and Jasper sat in his kitchen. Jasper was dressed in low slung jeans and no t-shirt, allowing Bella another view of his tattoos which she eyed greedily, now regretting her decision to stop him earlier. Having the same trouble concentrating, Jasper watched Bella as she perched on a stool, wearing another of his t-shirts and no knickers.

"I do think we should actually talk a bit, get to know each other, you know," Bella began. "I mean, I like getting with hot strangers as much as the next girl, but really Mr Whitlock…"

"Actually it's Major Whitlock. And the next time we want to have sex, you're going to have to ask for it," Jasper said.

"Hmm, we'll see." Bella looked up from her tea. "Major? Are you in the army or something?"

"Something like that. I joined with Emmet when I was 18 and worked my way up the ranks. I was discharged a couple of years ago after being wounded."

"What do you mean wounded?" Bella's eyes ran over Jasper's body. "Were you ok?"

"Well, there's no lasting damage if that's what you mean. My side was shredded with shrapnel from a roadside bomb." He indicated his left side now covered in tattoos. "But the field doctors were pretty good and patched me quickly. I was luckier than a lot of my men."

"I'm sorry Jasper," Bella said. "I didn't mean to pry. We can stop talking about this if you want."

"No, it's fine. And if I remember rightly, I was the one who brought it up." Jasper picked up his mug. "We were under fire and trying to get the wounded men to safety, when a bomb went off nearby. I was far enough away to only catch a few pieces of metal in my side, but one of my captains was much closer. He died while I held him, trying to stem the blood."

Bella looked at Jasper in astonishment at what he had just revealed. "Jasper," she almost whispered. "Your family must be so proud of you."

"Yeh, right. My father is eternally disappointed in me because I didn't follow in his footsteps and become a doctor. And my brother, well there's never been any love lost between us. My mum would have been proud though," he said with a soft smile. "So, your turn Bella," he said, changing the subject. "You wanted us to get to know one another and I seem to remember you mentioned an engagement party the night we met. What's up with that?" Jasper ignored the twinge of jealousy that he felt as his words.

"You have nothing to worry about. We split up that night. I've come to think of it as a lucky escape." Bella blew the steam from her tea. "Edward had just become so controlling that I didn't enjoy spending time with him anymore. But you know what it's like when you've been with someone for so long. I felt stuck and didn't know how to get out of it. So when he proposed, I said yes." Pausing for a sip, Bella looked Jasper straight in the eye. "He gave me an out in the end. I walked in on him fucking my sister at the beginning of our engagement party. That was the night we met at that bar."

"Fuck," said Jasper, exhaling loudly. "Your fiancé was called Edward?"

"Yes. Edward Cullen."

The blood drained from Jasper's face and his hands balled into fists. "Edward Cullen, your fiancé, fucked your sister at your engagement party?"

"That about sums it up," Bella answered. "Urgh and his Dad, Carlisle was just as bad. He never seemed happy with anything I did. They're both asshole wankers and I'm glad they're not in my life anymore."

"That they are. What were the rest of his family like?" he asked casually. "Does he have any brothers or sisters?"

"Esme, his Mum is lovely, she was the only one who made me feel properly welcome. And Edward mentioned a half-brother a couple of times, Carlisle had another son before he met Esme, but I don't think they get on very well. Edward hadn't seen him in years and it sounded like he was the black sheep of the family if you will."

With an odd look on his face, Jasper rose from the kitchen bar to answer his ringing phone. "I'll just be a sec, I have to take this," he said, moving to the privacy of his bedroom.

"Jasper, my man!" Emmett's voice boomed down the phone. "How did it go last night with Bella?"

"Yeh, great Em. Although something fucking weird happened this morning."

"Woah, not sure I want to hear about the weird shit you two have been doing to each other," Emmett said, laughing.

"Fuck off you idiot. I didn't mean anything like that. We were talking this morning and she told me about her ex fiancé. It was their engagement party she had ditched the night we met. Her fiancé…it was Edward, my brother."

"Ah, yes, about that," Emmett began. "Rose and I thought it might be her, but weren't one hundred percent. We didn't want to mention it in case it screwed things up and it wasn't her."

"Are you really fucking telling me you let me go home last night with my brother's fiancée and you didn't think I should know? Fuck that Em," Jasper said.

"Look, come round later and we can talk about it. I know Rose wants to see you."

"Whatever, man. I'll see you later." Hanging up on his friend, Jasper sat on the bed, wondering what, if anything, he should say to Bella.

"Jasper, I'm so sorry to run out on you like this. Again. But I need to get ready for my lecture."

Jasper's face softened at the sight of Bella standing in the doorway, with her round ass peeking out at him from the bottom of his t-shirt. "Lecture? You're a student then?" he asked.

"I'm doing a Masters in Psychology and today is my last lecture of the term," Bella said. "And I'm running late. I've got a shift at the bookshop afterwards, but I'll be free most of the time after today. So, um, can I see you sometime, maybe? If you're not too busy?"

Jasper laughed at her, charmed by her sudden shyness. "I'm sure I can fit you in sometime," he teased. "I want to hear more about this Psychology stuff."

Bella looked him straight in the eye, comparing him favourably to her disastrous date with Mike, before kissing him gently on the lips. "Come help me get ready," she said. "I think I might need another shower."

Jasper had a spring in his step as he walked up the steps to the apartment Emmett and Rosalie shared. He was still thinking about Bella's soapy body and how she had allowed him to wash her all over. Every, single, inch.

"Hey Rose," Jasper greeted her as she opened the door and pecked her on the cheek, noticing Emmett lying on the sofa. "Get up you lazy git, not even going to meet your best friend at the door?" Jasper walked over and lobbed a cushion at Emmett's stomach.

"Play nice boys," Rosalie called from the kitchen, before walking in carrying a couple of beers.

"You, my darling are an angel," Emmet grabbed Rosalie as she passed, pulling her down onto his lap for a kiss. "As for you, fucker. No calling me a git in my own house," he said to Jasper.

"Well if the shoe fits," Jasper answered back.

"It's like looking after a couple of five year olds!" Rosalie said in exasperation. "Jay, tell us what's been going on. I'm sorry we didn't tell you that girl might have been Edward's fiancée right from the beginning," she said. "You'd already yelled at her once just for looking at you and you didn't even know who she was. I didn't think it would be fair to put her in the line of fire again."

"It's cool guys. And I guess that explains why Vicky turned up all worried about me," Jasper said. "Although I still can't believe you actually let me take her home. Twice. Knowing who she was."

"Twice? What do you mean? Have you seen her again?" Rosalie asked.

"Um yeah, we saw her last night. Didn't Em mention it?" Jasper said, glancing over at him.

"No. He didn't." Rosalie whacked her boyfriend with a cushion. "How come you didn't tell me something like this? And how could you leave Jasper with her again!"

"Why does everyone keep hitting me!" Emmett said. "Jasper's the one hitting on his brother's ex-fiancée, not me."

Jasper felt his face colour as the couple turned to look at him. "So what happened between the two of you last night? It was beginning to get a bit steamy when I left." Emmett asked.

Jasper quickly talked them through the events of the previous night, drawing a look of exasperation from Rosalie (and a high five from Emmett) when he said she had stayed with him. Although, he glossed over the details of his encounter with Bella on his sofa and in the shower. He filled them in on what had happened to Bella on the night of his brother's engagement party, prompting enraged reactions from both Emmett and Rosalie.

"We knew Edward was a little shit, but I can't believe he would do something like that," Emmett said. "That is really low, even for him."

"That poor, poor girl," said Rosalie. "No wonder she decided to get so drunk that night. I'd have been out for blood if it was me."

"Well she seemed to think of it as a lucky escape," Jasper finished. "Although there is one thing that's been bugging me. She knows Edward and mentioned Dad as well. But she obviously didn't have a clue who I was."

"So there was absolutely no recognition at all when you told her your name?" Emmett asked.

"Nothing," Jasper replied. "I guess that in however many years they were together, Edward didn't think I was worth mentioning."

"Hang on a minute," Rose said. "Did you not tell her who you are? Please tell me you're not going to keep something so big from her?"

"No, I didn't get a chance to say anything. She rushed off this morning for a lecture. I'm not sure how I'd have told her anyway. I don't want it to fuck things up with her. I mean, how the fuck do you break news like that?"

Enjoying the mid July afternoon sun as she walked down the street after her shift at the bookshop, Bella pulled out her phone for her daily phone call to her parents. They had been hugely worried about her since the engagement party and were needing a lot of reassurance that she was ok. Bella knew they blamed themselves for Alice's actions that night, believing they should have been firmer on her as she grew up and not indulging her selfish behaviour.

"Hey, Dad, it's me," she said as he answered the phone. "How're you? And Mum?"

"We're both fine Bella Bear. How're you? You're sounding fairly chipper this afternoon," her Dad, Charlie answered.

Bella smiled at the old nickname which her father now rarely used. She had always enjoyed a close relationship with her father, who had been a police officer his whole life and was always incredibly protective of his daughters. Bella knew that if Alice hadn't been so closely involved with her breakup with Edward, Charlie would not have tried so hard to contain his anger.

"I am feeling good actually Dad," Bella said, not mentioning how much Jasper had to do with her good mood. "I've had my last lecture for the summer and have just finished my shift at the bookshop, so I'm feeling alright about everything."

"Well I'm glad about that Bells and I'm not going to ask you again if you've spoken to Alice," he said. "But we do need to sort out where you're living at the moment. You know I love Jake and Sam, but you can't live on their sofa for the rest of your life."

"I've been thinking about that as well actually" Bella said. "I've got some money put aside from working before my Masters and from when Grandma died. I was thinking of finding myself a flat on my own. I saw a perfect one in the newspaper yesterday. It has a cute little garden, the rent's reasonable and it's available immediately. I have an appointment to look round tomorrow."

"Well that sounds fantastic Bella! Sounds like you don't need me and Mum to look after you anymore. But do let us know if you need anything at all."

"Dad I'll always need you. In fact, there is something you can do. Could you collect the rest of my stuff from the house? I still can't face Alice quite yet."

"Of course Bells. Just let me know when. I love you."

"Love you too Daddy." Bella hung up with a smile on her face. Taking a deep breath and psyching herself up, she dialled another number on her phone.

"Bella, how lovely to hear from you," Jasper answered on the first ring.

She laughed. "Well that's very formal," she said, grinning at the huffing coming from the other end of the line. "I've decided to get myself a new flat and have an appointment to look around one tomorrow morning. Would you come with me?"

"Of course I will. What time?"

"11am. I'll text you the address and meet you there if that's ok?"

"I'll see you then Bella. I'm glad you called," Jasper said.

"Me too," Bella answered before hanging up. She felt more contented and free than she had in a long time, since well before her breakup with Edward. Breathing a big sigh of relief and swinging her arms gaily at her sides, she practically skipped down the street. A possible new flat, a gorgeous guy she was happy spending time with and a free summer. And a sister you haven't spoken to in weeks she reminded herself, her heart falling slightly.

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