AN: Hey y'all! I know it's been ages, but unfortunately, RL does that to folks :/
Thank you to Harrytwifan, for betaing. She does an excellent job, and I flove her.
A special thank you goes to DelphiusFanfic, who not only preread this, but co-authored the first part, kicked my ass to write, and gave me unending support to do this. I was seriously struggling, and she helped me out of my funk. So, thank you, Del, from the deepest part of my heart. You are an amazing and wonderful person :)
So, without further ado, I hope you enjoy this chapter. I do not own Twilight.
EPOV
"Alice, do I really need all this stuff?" I asked on a sigh as Jasper and Alice helped me pack. She bought me practically a new summer wardrobe to take with, even though I asked her not to.
"Well, Edward, you never know what might come up." She waggled her eyebrows in a way that suggested she was no longer talking about the weather. I darted my eyes from her face to the floor. The heat from my blush could have melted ice.
I knew what I wanted to happen, of course, but I didn't want Jasper's family picturing it or even hinting about it. This was going to be a life-altering trip in many ways, I hoped. The constant begging to complete our bond was finally wearing my vampire down. He'd agreed to try to consummate it. Try being the operative word. Jasper made me swear that if there was the slightest twinge of hurt or hint of loss of control on his part, I would tell him.
Nothing short of my dying would make me stop him. The need for this man, my mate, had been clawing at me. For Jasper, it had to be ten times worse. From the way it was explained to me, the instinct to mate with your destined one was a powerful thing in a vampire. Not only that, but his claim on me had been threatened by James. He must being going nuts.
Alice cleared her throat, startling me out of my musings. "I'm all done, big man. Do you think you're ready for this trip?" She was looking at me, concerned. I could completely understand that. We'd also decided if we both felt the time was right, Jasper would turn me as well. Ending my days as a human forever. My parents didn't know this bit. They thought I was still holding to my plans to wait, but I just couldn't. I was terrified I would be killed before I even got the chance to try for my life with Jasper.
Fidgeting a little, I put on a brave face for her. She, better than anyone, knew whether this was a good idea or not. She wouldn't let us make any of these plans if something were going to go wrong. Her smug glances at Jasper when she thought I wasn't looking hadn't gone amiss, either.
Zipping up my suitcase, Alice set it on the floor in front of me with a wink.
"Everything you will need is in there," she said, grinning.
"Thanks," I mumbled.
My mate shot her a glare and she laughed a tinkling laugh. Taking the handle of my suitcase, Jasper ushered us out of the room. Downstairs, both sets of parents were waiting for us, as well as Bella and Jacob. Bella's face looked like she had bit into a lemon. It was no secret she was pissed. She had bitched about it for days.
"All ready?" Carlisle asked, holding out the tickets to Jasper. He put them in his pocket.
"We are," I answered.
"Have fun," Dad said, just as Mom piped in, "Be safe."
They pulled me in for a brief hug when Emmett bounded into the room.
"Hey! You guys ready for some much needed se...vacation...time?" he asked, wiggling his eyebrows.
My God. Were there no secrets around these people? I wanted a hole to appear and swallow me up.
"Yes, Emmett, we're ready," Jasper answered, punching his brother a little too enthusiastically on the arm.
"Bye, everyone!" I called, heading out the door and away from the awkward conversation. All of them followed us out and waved, calling their goodbyes and 'I love you's as we put our luggage in the back of the Jeep. Needless to say, I was relieved when we were finally on the road.
Emmett drove quietly for a while, blaring the radio and singing along happily. I was waiting for him to make some kind of fun of me. When he turned the music almost all the way down about twenty minutes into the ride, I knew it was coming.
"So, Jasper," he said, glancing in the rearview mirror at him. "You do remember what to do, right?" He had a big, goofy grin on his face. Jasper tensed beside me.
"Shut up."
"Just checkin', man, 'cause you know, it's been a while," he continued.
"I'm warning you, Emmett," Jasper hissed, and as embarrassing as it was, I found it sort of funny that Jasper was getting so mad at him. In fact, it seemed like Jasper was getting embarrassed. I was positive if blood flowed through his veins he'd be blushing.
Emmett rolled his eyes at Jasper and then turned to me with a mischievous smile. "So, Edward...you ready to pop that cherry? I know I'm ready for Jasper to get some. The man needs to loosen up already."
I was dead. My heart just jumped into my throat and the blood stopped flowing. How in the hell was I supposed to respond to that? My brain short circuited. I wish I had some sort of smart comment to say back. Something that wouldn't make me look like the blushing virgin I really was.
For some reason, my thoughts latched onto something and my mouth said it before I could think. "Sure am, Emmett. My man is a lot older than you and much more experienced. I'm sure after we get back we could both take time to give you some pointers. You know, for Rose's sake and all."
Emmett sputtered, and Jasper's eyes appeared to be about to pop out of his head before the biggest belly laugh I'd ever heard from the man erupted. I honestly thought tears would have been streaming down his face if he were able to cry.
I, on the other hand, sat there stunned at myself. I couldn't believe the fuck awesome comeback the virgin had thought up. Thank you, God!
Emmett wisely shut his mouth and turned up the volume on the radio again. Jasper's laughter subsided to random chuckles, and he gave me the warmest smile. Grinning back, I snuggled into his side for the rest of the ride.
Flying was an altogether new experience for me. People rushed around everywhere, and flight numbers were called out over the loudspeakers every few minutes. Luckily, Jasper knew exactly what he was doing and kept everything in order. My mind was in chaos, trying to take in my surroundings. I had to admit, I was a bit nervous.
Once we were settled on the plane, I relaxed a little, and was able to look forward to our time together. We were really going on this trip, not just talking about it. The only thing I was really worried about was whether Jasper would go back on his promise to try to complete our bond. If he did, I wasn't sure what I would do.
I kind of felt sorry for Jasper because he was unable to sleep. The plane ride was so boring, I nodded off a number of times before we landed. Jasper had unending patience. Every time I woke up, he met my eyes with his and smiled a sweet smile, making warmth bloom in my chest.
Rio de Janeiro was amazing. There were so many things to see, my eyes couldn't take it all in. Music, lights, laughter and talking all assaulted my senses. Clearly, they were having some kind of celebration. Jasper asked me if I would like to join in on the festivities, but I told him I didn't. I just wanted to get to the island and get settled in.
We made our way slowly through the crowded streets until we reached the marina. There was a man standing next to a blue and white speedboat waiting for us, and it made me wonder if it was Alice or Carlisle that had let him know to look out for us.
Jasper and the dark-skinned man had a brief conversation, then he was putting our luggage in the boat and holding out his hand for me to take. I was nervous. I had no idea why, but I thought flying in airplanes looked much safer than being in a boat. I think it was the fact that there's water all around with no land in sight. It made me feel...exposed.
Swallowing hard, I held out my slightly trembling hand for Jasper to take, and stepped into the craft. It was unsteady under my feet, and I clutched Jasper's forearms for support. He pulled me a little closer as he kept me from falling over, and leaned in next to my ear.
"You'll be safe," he whispered. "I would never let anything happen to you."
Giving him a nervous smile, I took the seat next to his and waited for him to be ready.
The trip wasn't so bad, and took a lot less time than I thought it would. My nervousness was quickly replaced by wonder as I watched the full moon shine on the dark water. The sky was clear, showing thousands upon thousands of stars. The air was warm as it blew against us, ruffling our hair. It was so different from Forks, but I thought it was perfect.
When we landed at the island, I got out of the boat and immediately took off my shoes, digging my toes into the soft warm sand. Jasper was getting our stuff and tying the boat to the dock, and I took that opportunity to look around.
The moon and the soft glow from the lights of the house provided enough light to see that the front yard of the house was the beach, and behind the house was lush greenery and trees. the place itself was huge, made of dark wood, perhaps logs, and had lots of windows. That was all I could see in the light I had, and I couldn't wait to go exploring.
Jasper walked up and nudged me gently with his shoulder.
"Come on," he grinned, and we headed to the front door.
Inside the house was...incredible. The living room and kitchen were open and inviting, decorated in beige and a deep crimson. The sofa sat in front of a big stone fireplace, and was littered with fluffy looking pillows. The dining room table was made of a very heavy looking shiny oak.
Jasper led me down the hall, pointing out the bathroom on the way, and stopped in front of a set of oak double doors. He pushed them open with a smile and gestured for me to enter first. The far wall was made entirely of windows, with a set of French doors in the middle. Against the wall next to the windows was the biggest bed I had ever seen. It was dressed in white and gold, with tons of pillows piled against the ornate headboard.
"Wow," I commented as Jasper sat our things down at the end of the bed.
"Carlisle was a little...extravagant, wasn't he?" Jasper asked as he walked up behind me, winding his arms around my waist.
Chuckling, I put my hands on top of his. "This place is so beautiful, I'm afraid to touch anything."
"You'll get used to it," my boyfriend murmured against the back of my ear. "Can I get you anything?"
"I'm fine," I smiled. "I think I'll just take a shower and get into some cooler clothes."
"I'll be waiting," Jasper said in a soft, flirty tone and let me go. From the look in his eyes, I could tell he was tense, but he was hiding it well.
Picking up my bag, I went into the large, opulent bathroom and closed the door. When I caught sight of the huge garden tub, I decided not to have a shower and to have a bath instead. Hopefully, it would soothe my travel weary muscles.
While I washed myself and soaked, a million different scenarios ran through my mind as I contemplated what the night would bring. Jasper had finally agreed to try to complete our bond, and I wanted to, so much. It was a burning need deep within me, to be joined with him in every possible way.
I wondered if our lovemaking would be slow and tender, or if Jasper's control would slip and he would be animalistic. Honestly, I didn't care. I wanted him in every way I could possibly have him. Just the thought of his sexy body hovering above me while we pleasured each other senseless, his coldness contrasting with my heat, had my breath catching in my throat and tingles racing down my body.
A knock on the door startled me back to reality.
"Are you alright in there?" Jasper asked through the door, and I smiled at the concern in his voice.
"Yeah, sorry," I answered, clearing my throat. "Be right out."
Quickly, I finished up in the bathroom, dressing in khaki board shorts and a black v-neck tee. I didn't know what Jasper would be doing, or even what he had in mind to do first. I felt like there was a huge elephant in the room threatening to suffocate me. It made me nervous.
Jasper looked up from where he was sitting in the chair across the room, holding a book on his lap. Setting it aside, he got up and walked over to me, a frown marring his beautiful face.
"What's wrong?" he asked, placing his hands on my shoulders.
Fiddling with the hem of my shirt, I shrugged.
"I'm a little nervous," I admitted. "I...don't know what to do."
With a light chuckle, Jasper pulled me against him and held me close.
"We can do anything you want to," he replied. "Are you hungry? Thirsty?"
"No, neither."
"Would you like to go for a walk out on the beach?"
Glancing out the window, I had to admit the sand and sea looked inviting.
"Yeah," I commented. "That sounds good."
With a smile, Jasper wound our fingers together and led us through the French doors, onto the sand. Even though it was dark out, the grains under my bare feet were pleasantly warm. A balmy breeze was blowing, ruffling our hair, and I took in a couple of deep lungfuls to help clear my head.
We walked down the beach to the water's edge, watching the tide come in over our feet. The water was warm and soothing, and we chatted about mundane things like wondering what our families would be doing tonight and what kinds of things there were to see on the Isle.
Our conversation eventually faltered, and I glanced from the sky to see Jasper staring at me. My cheeks heated up, and I knew he could see it with his vampire sight. The back of his cool fingers brushed my cheek bone. Grinning shyly, I turned to face him, and he pulled me into his strong arms.
I stared into his shining eyes for a moment before he leaned in and took my mouth in a gentle, lingering kiss. My heart was pounding in my chest at that one simple action, and I knew he could hear it.
"Remember," he said gently, "I promised to try. If at any moment I feel myself losing control, I will have to stop."
"I know," I whispered.
"Also," he said, "if you show any signs of pain..."
"I know," I whispered again. Reaching up to slide my fingers through his silky curls, I pressed a kiss on his full lips. "Make love to me, Jasper. Complete our bond. Please."
With a slight growl, Jasper swept me into his arms. Before I could blink, I was lying in the middle of the soft bed with him hovering over me.
"Do you know how long I have waited for you to say that, Edward?" he breathed against my neck as he kissed right on the pulsing vein.
Sitting up and straddling my legs, he ran his hands up the length of my sides, thumbs tracing up the middle of my body as he pushed my shirt up and out of the way. My breath hitched as his cool fingertips slid over my nipples, and I couldn't help arching into his touch. Even though we had touched each other before, this was different. More meaningful. We weren't just gonna make out this time. My nervousness was quickly replaced with excitement.
Gently, Jasper rubbed his thumbs over my already peaked nipples before he divested me of my shirt completely. "You're so beautiful, my mate," he whispered as he took off his own shirt.
Immediately, I raised my hands to stroke his broad chest, running the very tips of my fingers over the muscles there. He was a divine creature, made for me alone, and I wanted to take my time worshipping every single inch of him. My cock was hard as stone, throbbing, begging to be freed from my shorts. He had to have been able to feel it against him.
Slowly, Jasper leaned down, propping his weight on his hands that rested on either side of my head. He put his nose against my neck and inhaled deeply, emitting a soft growl as he raised up just enough to brush his lips against mine.
"Your heart is beating so fast," he whispered against my mouth. "The scent of your delicious blood is so strong in my every sense; I can almost taste it in the air."
Moaning lightly, I tangled one hand into the back of his hair, pulling his mouth against mine. His words were so sexy, causing desire to build in my gut so much I could hardly stand it. I needed him.
With my free hand, I reached for the button on his shorts, eager to feel his skin against mine fully. Lifting up and breaking our kiss, Jasper placed his hand on mine. With a soft look, he helped me unfasten his shorts. I watched avidly as he took them off and dropped them beside the bed, every bit of his glorious skin finally on display for me.
In a matter of seconds, Jasper had divested me of my remaining clothing and stretched out his long lean body against mine. The shock of his cool skin caused me to gasp. My God, he felt good!
With slow, deliberate movements, Jasper rolled his hips against mine. I leaned my head back into the fluffy pillow, pleasure spiking through every part of me.
"Jasper!" I whisper-yelled. "Holy shit!"
Chuckling softly in my ear, Jasper left a trail of cold-yet, oh so hot-kisses against my neck and jaw, finally reaching my mouth. I kissed him earnestly, my fingertips digging into his back to hold him as close as I possibly could. My hips moved of their own accord against his, seeking the ecstasy that was sure to come.
"Please..." I breathed as his mouth left mine, only to place slow kisses along my collar bones.
"Tell me again, mate," Jasper said lowly, raising up so his eyes met mine. I noticed they were darkening, slowly becoming the rich black they always were when we were like this.
"I need you, Jasper," I said, my voice shaking. "I want you to make love to me now, so we can be complete."
Jasper's eyes went completely black. In a flash, he was laying on his side next to me, lifting one of my legs with one hand while lubing up the fingers on the other.
I couldn't take my eyes off of him, the low light in the room casting us in a soft glow as his hand reached between my legs.
To distract myself, I played with the ends of his hair, waiting for the sting of him preparing me.
"Relax, my sweet mate," he whispered.
"Kiss me?" I asked, my nerves coming to the surface again as I felt his fingers stroke over my hole.
"Gladly."
His mouth took mine in a deep, breathtaking kiss. At the same time our tongues touched, he pushed his finger into me gently, and my slight whimper was lost in his mouth. He growled lowly, slowly moving his finger, as we continued to explore each other's mouths.
With his free hand, Jasper played with my nipple, flicking it with his fingernail and rubbing it with his thumb. Arching my back at the pleasurable contact, I gripped the back of his hair tightly between my fingers. He moved from my mouth to my neck and sucked hard as he pushed in another finger.
I cried out softly at both the intrusion in my ass, along with how good his mouth felt against my neck. My mind was hazy, lost in the feeling of what I was experiencing, my breaths hard and fast.
Jasper raised his head long enough to look at me as he steadily pumped his fingers. The sting had gone, and his movements were sending tingles of pleasure down my spine.
"Are you alright?" he asked quietly.
"Please..." I panted. "More, Jay."
Jasper captured my lips again in a needy, messy kiss as he pushed in the final finger. Breaking away, a deep groan escaped me. Instantly stilling his hand, Jasper stared at me.
"Are you hurt? Should I stop?" he asked worriedly, his eyes roaming my face.
"Don't you dare fucking stop," I hissed, pulling him back so I could kiss him again.
As Jasper slowly picked up the pace with his hand, I tried to thrust against him, wanting and needing so much more. Our kisses were punctuated with harsh breaths and soft groans. When he carefully pulled his hand away, I was instantly aware and saddened by the loss.
Within seconds, Jasper was hovering over me again, and I realized he had already lubed up. Oh God, this was it. I had been wanting this for so fucking long, and it was finally happening. My knees were pushed up against my chest, but I felt completely comfortable being so exposed.
"Are you ready, mate?" Jasper asked breathlessly, his beautiful onyx eyes staring into mine.
"I've been ready," I whispered.
Jasper pushed forward with the smallest of movements, and my whole world imploded with the feeling. Every one of my nerve endings were on fire as Jasper emitted a loud, drawn out growl, followed by panting breaths. He was trembling above me, clearly trying to keep control, and I made sure to keep as still as possible while I stroked his back.
"Look at me," I whispered, and Jasper lifted his head from my shoulder. His expression looked painful, his jaw clenched and his eyes wild.
"I trust you, Jay," I said gently. "I love you. You won't hurt me."
He continued to stare at me for a moment before finally daring to move his hips experimentally. Gasping, I breathed out a "Yes!" and Jasper took that as a sign to continue.
I distracted him with soft touches, kisses, and whispered words of encouragement as he slowly filled me. His eyes rolled back for a moment, then he focused on me again.
"You feel so good inside me, Jay," I whispered. "Please..."
Jasper began to move, slowly, carefully, and my concentration on reassuring him went out the window. Pleasure like I had never known before filled every part of my being. Jasper's low moans, grunts, and growls only served to take me higher in the bliss I was feeling.
I tried to dig my nails into his back as I writhed beneath him, unashamedly vocalizing just how good he was making me feel. Every little movement he made caused the fire racing through to me to burn hotter, brighter, until I thought I would explode from the sensations.
So lost was I in the ecstasy I was feeling, I didn't have time to warn Jasper before the fire engulfed me completely. Screaming out my mate's name, I clung to him and shook violently throughout my release. I was barely aware that I took him over the edge with me. His growls and near roar of completion heightened my climax, causing me to cry out again.
It seemed like ages before we were spent. Still shaking, I barely registered the soft kisses and touches Jasper placed on my lips and face before I fell asleep in exhaustion.
Hope y'all liked it. Till next time,
Penny