"I hope you realize Bella that I'm not just going to take you to dinner and a movie today..... infact there is no movie being involved today." Jasper said with a smile on his face. This boy was up to something and I usually am not the one for suprises or people spending money on me. I know most girls would be happy as can be if a guy spends so much money on them but you know what I am not like most girls at all. I did not even know what to say to him for I have completely gone shy at this very moment. I did not know how to act around him, I am sure I was going to end up forgetting how to breathe. "Bella....are you ok?" I turned to look at Jasper with a sad face which only in return he gave me a questioning look. "Im sorry I am fine, I'm just a little nervous about today."

"There is no need to be nervous Bella, really you will have fun I promise. I just hope that you like gardens." Gardens....what in the world.... "Jasper where in the world are you taking me?" I looked at him shocked as I was trying to figure out where in the world would he be taking me to that had a garden in Las Vegas. The only response I got from him was a soft chuckle as he focused on the road ahead of us. We sat in a comfortable silence for fifteen minutes before he pulled up to the Mirage casino. He was out of his seat and opening the passenger door for me before I could even unhook my seatbelt. I took Jasper's hand as he helped me out of the truck. "Jasper why are we here?" I looked him confused again and all he did was toss the keys to valet and quickly rest his hand on the lower of my back and guided me through the doors of the casino. His touch sent shivers down my body for I have never felt so safe just by a touch. Before I knew it we were walking through some glass doors when I realized where we were going. We were headed into the V.I.P. section of the Secret Garden, a place that was breath taking in pictures alone it sure would make anyone's heart stop for its beauty. "Breathe Bella, this is only part of the date. I do hope you enjoy it." Jasper whispered into my ear as we started on our tour of the garden. I smiled and leaned into Jasper a little more as we walked through the garden. I was in aww as I saw through the glass white tigers playing on grass, birds chirping away as if they were singing a song. Snow Leopards resting on some rocks, this place was trully magical. "Oh Jasper this is....oh wow, this is just beautiful, how did you manage to get V.I.P. tickets for this so soon?" I asked as I stopped to look at him. "Bella, must you always ask such questions, do you really need to know?" He asked as he tucked a piece of my hair behind my ear as all I could do was nod. I'm sure these tickets would have been expensive and I just no...I can not allow him to pay a ridiculous amount of money for silly things. "Jasper.... please..." I begged... I could not believe I was begging to know a silly answer to my dumb question. "You aren't going to tell me are you?" He shook his head no with a smile playing on his lips.

"Just enjoy the day Bella, come on." He took my hand and we were walking once again along the stoned path through the garden. The animals here were beautiful beyond words, and for the flowers I was speechless. I did not know that so many different kind of flowers could grow right here in Las vegas, it was if we stepped out of the desert and landed on a tropical island. I took down my shy wall and got closer to Jasper than I wanted to. I could not help but feel safe in his presences, plus he always made me smile and laugh. I think I have laughed more today than I have all year long, which is a good thing. I hope. It was almost six when we finally walked out of the gardens and headed back to valet so Jasper could get the truck. I started to shiver as the slight breeze made its appearance known. " Bella, you are shivering...here, take my jacket." Before I could protest I felt a warmth of a jacket around my shoulders. "Jasper you will be freezing yourself....so take it back. Please." He shook his head no and went over to tip the valet guy as he pulled the truck up. With him being gone I brought the collar of the jacket up to my face and smelled his scent. It was nice, not a strong cologne at all, infact it smelt like Adidas for men. Love it....

"Darlin are you going to get into the truck so we can head over to the restaurant to eat?" I was in such a daze that I barely heard his voice speak to me. I nodded as I quickly made my way over to the truck and allowed him to help me get in. I could get use to this..... I really could. I smiled to myself as the sound of the radio filled the truck as we drove off to the restaurant. "I did not take you as one to listen to A Fine Frenzy..." I tried to start a conversation but I am sure it just sounded stupid asking that question. "It is a a weakness of mine, I may be into fighting Bella but I promise you there is a softer side to me than I allow people to see."

"Jasper...tell me something about yourself." This could be a way to start a better conversation I think. "Well how about once we get our dinner ordered and we are settled at the table I will tell you more than just one thing about myself, but in return I do expect for you to tell me about yourself as well Bella." I smiled "You got yourself a deal handsome." Oh god, did I just call him that?! That was suppose to stay in my mind, damn for thinking out loud. We got to the restuarant in no time after we got lost into the music playing. "Ready beautiful?" Jasper asked as he held out his hand to help me down from the truck. I nodded eagerly and was soon letting my feet hit the pavement as my hand stayed with his we walked into the restaurant.

"May I help you sir?" The host asked as he eyed Jasper and I up and down. "Yes please, reservations for Whitlock." Jasper said as he eyed the guy carefully. "Follow me please." Wow guys sure were short tempered it seems when a date is being involved. We followed the host and were led to a private table in the back away from the publics eye. Smooth move. Jasper pulled out the chair for me which suprised me, he sure was the gentleman it seems. I smiled as he sat down after I did.

"Good evening, my name is James and I will be your server tonight. Can I start you off with anything to drink?" The waiter asked as his eyes never left me. Creepy, please just stop starring at me. Jasper reached over the table and took my hand into his and smiled "Well beautiful, what would you like to drink?" Was he being jealous? Seriously? "Um... I guess I will just take a coke please." I said as my eyes stayed on Jasper with a smile plastered on my face. " Make that two cokes please....James." Jasper nearly hissed the waiter's name out at the end. James quickly nodded and left us alone to look over the menues. " I think I will just have the chicken alfredo, what about you?" I asked as I watched Jasper looking over the menu with intense eyes. I heard him grumble but could not make out what exactly he was saying. "Jasper?" I said a little louder to get him to look up at me which I knew I did get his attention because his head shot up quickly. "Sorry... um I think I will have the chicken lasgna." I wonder what got into him. I shrugged it off and watched as the waiter came and brought us the cokes we had ordered. " Are we ready to order?" I nodded as Jasper allowed me to order first and then he gave his. James gave a small smile and walked away quickly trying to avoid anymore glares from Jasper.

"So Jasper tell me about yourself, remember you promised." I asked as I rested my hand against my cheek watching Jasper carefully. " I did not promise, but I will tell you anyways darlin." I smiled as he attempted to try to be mean to me. " I was born and raised in Houston, Texas with my two younger sisters. Honestly, I was a farm boy always helping my father out whenever he needed and I always made sure my sisters were safe." A true gentleman inside and out, he had a good heart. This man is too good to be true I am telling you. "Why did you get into fighting, I mean why here in Las Vegas?" I asked wishing to take all the information I was getting from him and keeping it in my mind. He was an interesting person to me and I wanted to savior every moment I had with him. I watched him as his face looked down and then back at me with sad eyes. "Jasper...if I said anything wrong please forgive me... " I stumbled upon my apology for I was taken back by his sad look. He shook his head and held my hand tightly but not to the point it hurt. "You see Bella, there is something about you, I feel connected to you and we rarely even know each other. But after that day you bumped into me you have done nothing but consumed my mind so I feel like I should share this with you. You want to know why vegas huh?" I nodded not trusting my voice as I watched him closely. " When I was 16 I had gotten my heart broken by this girl that I was over the moon for. I had so much anger in me when I caught her with this other guy that all I did was start fights over nothing with guys at school, at parties, or just walking down the street." He had his heartbroken?? Who could do such a thing to someone so wonderful as him, I may not have known him long and I know I am putting him on a pedalstool but seriously just the thought he went through pain sickness me. "I was in and out of juvie, detention that finally when I was 18 I found out about King of the Cage by this guy who stopped me from getting into a fight at his bar. All my anger and frustration I had build up has gotten me through my fighting career but my two losses that I had well it was because I saw her with him at the fights. It distracted me but since then I have made sure not to allow anymore distractions until I met you that is." I felt my cheeks turning red and before I could answer him James had brought us our dinner.

We ate in a comfortable silence only having a small talk here and there. It was nice. My mind still kept going back to how he had loved someone at an early age and she hurt him. Ripped his heart out. My own heart ached for him, but I knew that he was ok or atleast he was showing an act as if he was. "Jasper...can I ask you something?" I set my fork down and crossed my fingers over my lap and looked at him. He was only watching me so I took it as if it was my cue to ask him the question I wanted to. That I needed to know for some reason. "Are you doing better now, I mean is your heart healed....?" I asked with a whisper not even sure if it was right for me to ask. I saw his face expression change from a soft look to a hard thoughtful look but then returned to a peaceful smile. "Bella, I have had my heart broken yes and after time it has been healed don't get me wrong once in awhile it does hurt but nowhere as near as it did years ago. So I guess you could say yes my heart is healed, and its starting to beat even more every time we talk." Oh god....How am I suppose to respond back to that? How?

Jasper paid the bill barely leaving a tip for the waiter which made me laugh. Boys will be boys I guess. It was nine when we reached the driveway of the house. Time flew by at dinner and I wish I didn't have to go home now, but I knew Jasper had training tomorrow early in the morning. I watched as Jasper got out of the driver seat and quickly over to the passenger door to open for me. I really was not ready for this evening to end because then I would be alone and I was in heaven when I spent the day with Jasper. I let him help me down and we walked to the front door hand in hand. This was heaven. When we reached the door it was as reality was slapping me in the face. This was goodnight. "I had a really good time Bella, and I would love to take you out again aslong as you want to." I smiled at him " I would love to go out with you again Jasper." We both fell silent but never took our eyes off of one another. I could feel myself inching closer to him as he was leaning closer to me.... this was it. My first real kiss to end with the perfect date. Please oh god please don't let me hit him in the nose or anything. I could feel his breath right against my lips when all of a sudden the front door opened.

"Well well, look Rosie baby Bella was about to kiss Jasper!!!" Emmett exclaimed. I am going to murder him..... I could not believe this just happened. I looked up at Jasper with tears in my eyes as he looked like a dear caught in headlights. "I CAN NOT BELIEVE YOU EMMETT McCARTY!!!!!" I whispered goodnight to Jasper and quickly ran past Emmett who was being yelled at by Rose. I ran up the stairs tripping twice before reaching my bedroom. I slammed the door shut and curled up on my bed with tears not stopping. Tears of saddness from not getting my first real kiss, tears of embarrassment for the fact that my older brother had to ruin the ending of my date by spying on me knowing when to interrupt the almost kiss. Damn him to hell....