Hey guys! Thanks for reviewing the last chapter, hopefully you like this chapter, I had a blast writing it! ~ Kay
Jasper's pov:
I saw Edward conversing with Jessica at the beginning of class. It was sickening, I could feel the butterflies in her stomach, and I couldn't help but smirk slightly. As if she would ever have a chance with him...
The only human Edward would even consider, was Bella. I knew it was true, and it hurt. I pushed away the thought, hoping Edward hadn't heard it, I knew he would be worried if he did. I convinced myself that Bella and Edward were a thing of the past, which they were, but even so, I knew that at one time, they had something completely beautiful.
The class went by faster than I thought it would, actually. Usually, the history class was incredibly boring, and after living through it, I could tell that the text book had minor falsehoods in it. I didn't want to listen to a bunch of bullshit, so I tuned it out most of the time. Today was different though, we were discussing the Civil War, which was always interesting to me. After all, I was in it. Mostly, we were focusing on the Confederate States Army, and it was completely bittersweet to see some of my old comrades in black and white pictures. I never made real friends with everyone, but just knowing they were dead was unsettling.
I didn't get it. I had just been so.... sensitive since Edward had come back. I wondered if this was what real love felt like, and sensed a stupid grin on my face when I realized that this was so.
The bell rang, and we had a fifteen minute break before second period.
"Edward." I called as we left the classroom. I didn't know exactly what I was going to say to him, I just wanted to talk, and be around him before I left to my second hour which was one of the many hours I didn't have with Edward.
"Jasper." He replied, cocking an eyebrow and giving his signature grin.
Still Jasper's pov:
Life management was boring. It always had been, and it always would be. We were sewing pillows today, mine made out of white, creamy silk. Angela's machine broke and basically short-circuited, but that was the only think of even minimal significance that happened in that class.
When I stepped outside, I was surprised to find that it wasn't Edward waiting for me, but Emmet. I gave him a curious look, and felt incredibly mixed emotions radiating from him, almost like he was queasy.
"Hey." Was all I said, smiling and clapping him on the shoulder. He backed away, putting his hands up.
"Hey Jazz, don't be going there with me bro, that's you and Edwards territory." He half chuckled and took two steps back. I was not amused.
"Emmett, what do you want." I said curtly, hoping that he wanted more than to mock me.
"Hey, sorry. I didn't realize you were so touchy about it." I continued to glare at him as he spoke.
" I'm serious bro, it was just a joke I promise!" He threw his hands up again, but this time, to say that he surrendered.
"Actually, I just wanted to talk to you. Would you mind, Edward is waiting for us in the Library." I just nodded, following him, and making sure I wasn't getting too close, just incase he tried to say something 'funny' again.
Edward was waiting for us, as Emmett had said he was, and I stood beside him.
"Guys, I think we all just need to talk this out. I'm sorry I overreacted to you guys being together, but you've gotta understand that I have never, ever been in a situation like this. I mean, you know are my brothers, and you never even told me! I didn't even know you guys were like that, if you know what I mean!" He kept his voice quiet, so that the elderly librarian wouldn't hear.
He was looking us straight in the eye, and by his raw emotion, I had no choice but to believe him.
"Just answer me this..." he continued.
"Shoot." Edward said, almost smiling.
"How long has this been going on?" He looked hurt, and Edward's 'almost smile' faded away. He sighed.
"Oh, well not very long... at least on my part. I had been having certain doubts about myself, and about my relationship with Bella. As it turned out, I talked it out with her and she shared similar feelings. Although we aren't on speaking terms, I know the break up was mutual."
"Yeah... so when does Jasper come in to play on all this?" Emmett asked expectantly.
"After I got home from Bella's room for the last time, Jasper was there to help me through it. That's when I realized what my relationship with him really was, and how strongly I felt for him. Jasper had been interested with me, and things with Alice weren't going well, and after that, this was just how it ended up." Edward finished his flawless explanation, and I knew it was a lot better than I would have done.
For a split second, Emmett had no emotion whatsoever, as if he was deciding what he thought about all of it. Then, it turned warm, and good humored as it usually was.
"I'm sorry for how I reacted, I know I have said it before, but I mean it. I just didn't want to be in the dark about it, that's all, and although it certainly is different, I guess if you leave me out of it, I support you." He smiled, it was a bit forced, but I knew we would come around. It was in his heart.
It was third period, the last one to go before lunch, and another class without Edward. Since we had that talk with Emmett, we were a bit off schedule, and the hallways were crowded with rushed eleventh graders running to get to class before the tardy bell. He walked me to my class with an emotion I had never felt from him before. He seemed happy, possibly a bit cocky, and elated, like he was going to jump off a cliff, or take a big risk.
"Edward... what are you up to?" I asked playfully.
"You will see." Was all he said, that crooked smile plastered on his face. We were just walking up the steps to my class, with everyone around, when he did something I didn't expect in the least.
"Are you ready?" He asked. I didn't know what he was talking about, but I nodded my head anyways, trusting him. I was about to realize that I wasn't at all ready, but by the time that I did, it was already too late.
Edward leaned in to kiss me, and I wrapped my arms around his neck gently. I didn't hear anything, and even if there was noise, I tuned it out somehow. I deepened the kiss, to scared that I might not like the reactions of the onlookers when I pulled away.
Well, that's it for now! Thank you so much for reading, and I hope I did the characters justice. More will come soon! Please review and I will return the favor!
