Chapter Eight: Jasper and Emmett sitting in a tree

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A/N: I am astonished by the response to this fanfic and the last chapter. 30 again! (In Order): Twilighter-Emma, Can't-Talk-Reading (EMMA!), niki94, LOveLifeTwilight, klutzygirl34, RieDonovan, Cullenite21, Jasperismylover, RUTryingToIrritateMeToDeath, Mayball31695, , CookieMonsterxx3, 2coolio4u1016, yellow maniac, E(dot)S(dot)R(dot Cullen, hyperactive-chickadee, erkisodnerksvo, Lady Saruman, Viper003, TeaCullen, abbers102, xox-Smiley-xox, edwardnbella, Luvntwilight, chels926, bbbff1996, kdscutie, irrevocablyxinxlove, Hawktalon(dot)of(dot)Windclan, and Carlie Cullen Black 4 Rl.

Previously in Chapter Seven

BPOV

"Flattering," he said as he pulled up at my house and led me to the door.

At the door Edward smirked and leant closer and whispered in my ear, "Shall we continue where we left off before the rain interrupted us?"

Edward drew his head back level with mine and placed each of his hands on the sides of my face, framing it, as he stared directly into my eyes. Brown meets Emerald. Slowly his head descended towards mine as he continued to look in my eyes. Edward's nose touched mine and instantly I felt butterflies in my stomach at this contact.

Then Edward bent his head slowly and placed a light kiss on my lips. My heart beat picked up and soared beyond the moonlit sky. This simple kiss outshone the stars. I could feel my knees buckling and Edward held onto me tighter, making me feel as though i could not be harmed by anything as long as I was in his arms.

Damn if this was our first kiss I'd definitely like to see the next fifty billion.

I opened my eyes as Edward drew away slightly to find Edward had his eyes open. What I saw in them was indescribable. I could practically see the love in them. Does Edward love me already?

I closed my eyes again as Edward lowered his face and gently kissed me again, removing any thoughts from my mind. This is one hell of a way to clear one's brain of any thoughts.

We both drew our heads back at the same time. I tried to keep my breathing under control.

Edward had this certain gleam in his eye.

"Goodnight my Bella," he said softly as he kissed my forehead and turned slowly to walk to his car.

I was stuck to the ground. My feet and mind could not connect to each other; it was like the brain signal had followed Edward to his car.

Finally after about a minute I could move. Reaching into my hand bag I took out my keys and unlocked the door.

Inside I breathed out heavily. Alice and Rose had decided to leave me alone tonight. Rose overpowered Alice this time. If it were up to Alice she would have already been here staring out my Living Room window watching Edward and I like those two conniving foxes did this afternoon when Edward picked me up.

I looked over at the clock above my television in the Living Room; eleven pm. I decided to head in for the night. I don't think my brain can handle it. Besides, I was going into my restaurant tomorrow at noon. I go in every two to three days.

Wait... damn it. I'm going to be bugged. Alice and Rose are also working tomorrow. Note to self: bring in earplugs, chocolate, coffee, my iPod and handcuffs.

Time to hit the hay, I thought as I stripped off and put my pyjamas on and snuggled under the covers. I didn't notice how cold it was even though i was wet from the rain. Edward's body heat had kept me warm and safe.

I smiled contently and thoughts of Edward lulled me to sleep.

A loud horn sounded very close to me early the next morning, and I mean VERY close.

I flew out of bed and clasped my hands over my ears, "Ow, what the hell Alice?" I yelled. I could have used more... explicit language.

"Meh wanted to wake you up," Alice shrugged as Rose laughed from my doorway.

"There are other methods! Shaking someone, whispering in their ear, poking them, even THROWING A BUCKET OF ICE COLD WATER OVER THEM! But no... you chose to use a blow horn?" I yelled.

"Chill Jill. Don't make me get Jack to get you back," Alice said.

"Riddles involving Jack and Jill, Alice, really?"

"Hey just livening the party!"

Rose walked into the room, "Sorry about Alice. I had to tie her to her bed last night as a means of stopping her come here. Jasper didn't object though," Rose winked.

I blinked twice, "Whoa, so did not need to know that."

"Yeah you did," Rose said with a smirk. Ah... Edward smirks.

"Stop sighing and thinking about Edward. You need to shower, eat breakfast and then we can head over to Smeraldo," Alice said.

I huffed, "Alright."

"I'll keep you my dirty little secret, dirty little secret. Don't tell anyone or you'll be just another re..." Rosalie's phone went off in her pocket.

"Ah... I'll be right back," Rose stuttered as she left my bedroom.

"Emmett," Alice and I said in unison.

Rose had returned just after I emerged from the bathroom wearing a simple black skirt, white blouse and black ballet flats. Thank god Alice knows that heels, carrying plates, restaurants and a Bella thrown together in a blender on high speed do not mix.

"Time to go," Alice said. Wow was it eleven already?

I locked the door behind me and then realised. Shit... I'm going to have to be in a car alone with Rose and Alice now. I can't even escape with the means of 'brushing my teeth' or something. Damn it.

It started as soon as I buckled my seatbelt in. I heard the locks go down as Rose controlled them from the master lock. Oh come on!

"So... Bella. How was it?" Alice asked, facing me as Rosalie drove.

"It was amazing," I gushed.

"Care to elaborate?" Rose asked.

"I'm sure you heard what Edward planned for me from Alice after she so kindly 'threatened' him."

"I did not... oh... well. You suck!" Alice whined. She had nothing.

"I do not suck!" I replied yet.

"Yet," Rose stated. Rose and Alice erupted in laughter.

"I would feel safer if the one who was driving was not making innuendos and laughing her head off," I stated and looked out the window to hide my blush.

"Stop veering off the subject," Rose said.

"Well don't veer off the road," I said back in my 'sarcastically smart' tone.

"I repeat, how was your first date?" Alice said slowly as we pulled into the car park of my restaurant.

I tried to open the door. Child proof locks. Evil!

I gave up and sighed, "It was unbelievable, indescribable; there are no words to explain it. I could try though. Edward planned the date perfectly. We got the chance to know each other and saw the sun set. He likes my legs, shut up Alice you were right, and when he kissed me goodnight my mind came up blank as he wiped all thoughts and replaced them with memories of that kiss," I said in a rush hoping that was enough.

I wasn't one for these conversations.

"That will have to do. But we are watching you," Rose said and did the V finger thing to her eyes, then mine and back to hers again.

"Yeah! We will have a girls night soon. Not next weekend though. Jasper is taking me out on a date!' Alice jumped up and down.

I heard the locks click up. FINALLY!

We walked into the already open restaurant and back into the 'back-of-house' area. Though I noticed two things different about my surroundings. Emmett and Jasper were meant to be here today helping.

Alice and Rose followed my eye direction to the chef, Eric. They stiffened. Something was up that involved Emmett and Jasper.

"Ah Bella. How about you go and say hello to the elderly couple at table four? They've wanted to speak to the owner of this 'fine establishment' in their words, for five minutes now," Rose said and guided me out back through the kitchen doors.

I walked over to the table to find a couple around eighty or so holding hands. I wonder if Edward and I will be like that in sixty years time. Bella... shut up now or I will be forced to gag you. What? Can you gag yourself?

"Hello. Thank you for choosing to eat here. I hope you enjoyed it," I said formally.

The couple looked up at me and smiled. "It was terrific my dear. Please do call me Gladys," the elderly woman, Gladys, said as she got up from her chair to give me a hug.

I love old people. They're so nice.

"It was my pleasure Gladys," I smiled.

"Now what is a young, pretty lady, such as you, doing owning such a successful restaurant?" she asked

Wait... although I may love old people, they can get quite nosy.

"I love to cook and I have the best friends in the world," I smiled back.

"How about a man that loves you?"

O-kay. What the hell?

My smile widened, "Not yet Gladys."

"But there is someone?" she questioned.

What is with this?

"Yes. I must be off though Gladys. Thank you for coming and I hope you return in the future."

"Oh I definitely will be darling," she smiled and walked away with her husband.

What just happened? Did Rose, Alice or my mother set this up? I don't think they would have.

Now to find out where the two guys are.

I walked into the back area and instantly said, "Where are Jasper and Emmett?"

Alice turned to me, "Erh... out?"

"Out where?" I said with force.

"To lunch?"

"What together? That wouldn't look right now would it?"

"They are with two girls," Alice said sheepishly.

"Other then you two? They wouldn't cheat you on guys."

"They're OUT to lunch with US," Alice stressed the word out and us.

"But you and rose are within three metres of me," I said. I am so confused.

"NO WE'RE NOT. YOU'RE BLIND!" Alice said while grabbing Rose's hand and leaping behind a counter.

"Just give up and tell me."

"Fine... they are paying a visit to Edward," Rose said. Alice glared at her.

"WHAT?" I shouted.

EPOV

Last night was brilliant! That kiss... I wanted it to never end. Well... yes I did so I could kiss Bella another billion or so times.

I drove into my drive way after meeting with Jacob at his new apartment. He called me over for two reasons; to help him with the television cables and lighting, and to ask how my date with Bella – sigh- went.

I was about to unlock my door when I heard a rustling above me and a faint 'ow'.

Looking up I saw two guys in a tree. One looked as though he could crush a little kid with one arm and the other looked calm and placid with blonde hair.

"HEY! What are you doing in my tree?" I yelled up to them.

"Nothing," the seemingly calm one replied.

"KILLING YOUR LEAVES," the burly one replied.

They remind me of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I had to read that book in my sophomore year. (A/N: Totally read that book for Extension English six weeks back.)

"It's best if we get down now," the blonde one said to the big one.

"Pfft fine," he replied and jumped down swiftly.

"Who are you?" I asked.

"I be Jasper," the blonde one said and shook my hand.

"And I be Emmett," the big one copied Jasper but instead leapt forward and gave me a bone-crushing hug. This is quite normal.

"Do I know you?"

"Well you know my girlfriend and one of her best friends," Jasper said.

"Who?"

"Alice and Bella!" Emmett yelled.

"Calm down. You get to cook with your knives soon enough Emmett," Jasper said, patting Emmett on the back, "Sorry he loves to cook."

"That's okay. How did you find out where I live?"i

"We have our resources,' Emmett said will doing the Mr. Burns 'excellent' finger tapping thing.

"Phonebook," Jasper replied simply.

Emmett stared evilly at Jasper, "Dude, shut up."

"Oh sorry," Jasper said.

"Anyways. We are here to do the big brother of Bella's threatens the new love interest," Emmett began

"Okay," I stated simply.

"Now. If you hurt her then I will post pictures on the internet of you naked," Emmett threatened.

WHAT?

"How the hell do you have pictures of me naked?"

"We don't yet. But... we have our resources," Emmett said mysteriously.

"Okay time to go Emmett,' Jasper said while dragging Emmett by the ear.

Emmett did the V finger thing to my eyes, his eyes then back to mine again.

Bella has some very interesting, but protective friends.

I cannot wait to find out more.

A/N: So yesterday I saw "17 Again", brilliant movie. Oh yeah. I recently got AIM, even though I live in Australia. I basically got it to talk to a friend in America. If you want my screen name then ask me and I'll give it to you. So next chapter will feature Jasper and Alice for the main part. I had a review saying that I should also include other couple action.

Birthday Announcements: Happy belated birthday to niki94 on the 8th March and my friend (Lydia) whose birthday was on the 6th of April.