AN: I own nothing… So sad news is my computer crashed last night and I lost this entire chapter, so I had to rewrite it. Hope you all appreciate the update.

THANK YOU everyone who reviewed!

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JPOV-

Later that night I laid in bed thinking about dinner. I couldn't believe how obvious Mike was at the restaurant, he had graduated this past spring and came out right after. With Edwards's reaction towards Mike it became obvious that I would never have a chance with him, he sounded disgusted by getting hit on by a guy.

Yes Mike was a creep. But it couldn't be denied that he was a good looking guy, he had clear skin, short brown hair and brown eyes. Even if Edward was gay, he wouldn't go for me, he rejected Mike. Me? Well I'm nothing compared to Mike, with my acne covered face and outdated glasses, and old used clothes.

"If it was your number I'd get a tattoo."

Edwards's words kept playing inside my head.

Did I hear him correctly? I wondered, I mean he really wouldn't have said that. I wanted to ask him about it but we weren't alone and I knew that none of his family heard him say that at dinner.

The car was a nice car, though that shouldn't be surprising, all the Cullen's have nice cars. Rose and I shared a 2000 Ford Contour it wasn't a bad car, just nothing special compared to the Cullen's cars. I so badly wanted to ask Edward for a ride back to the house, get him alone, and talk. But I couldn't just being around him gives me butterflies.

"Thank you Jasper." Edward says as he opens my gift to him. "I love it." His words keep ringing in my ears. I had to work extremely hard in order to be able to save enough to buy it for him.

Working part time at the local book store, I wasn't really racking in the dough. I hated being in public, school was torture for me, being Rose's twin brother everyone at school knows who I am. Bullies target the weak; this is true and even with Emmett and Rose that didn't stop the bullies at Forks High from having their fun messing with me. Even though I hated being in public, I truly loved my job at the book store. Though that had something to do with the fact that I was in charge of stocking the shelves and I didn't have to deal with customers on a daily basis. Being surrounded by books was a comfort to me, thankfully I was able to get the job since working was a necessity; our dad was just laid off from work and any little bit helped, since Rose and I had lost our mom almost a year ago.

The extra hours I needed to put in so that I could buy Edwards gift was worth it, just to see the look on his face and to have him talk to me. I fell asleep thinking about Edward with prayers of being able to talk with him alone Friday night during or after the football game, I normally don't attend the football games, but when I do go I sit with the Cullen's.

The sun was barely rising as I got out of bed and started my day, I had work today. On my lunch break I noticed a text from Emmett wanting to do something later tonight as a guy's night, this time Edward had agreed to come with us, I quickly replied with a yes to count me in. I couldn't wait till I got to see him again.

Work was slow and quiet, just the way I liked it and normally I would have called it a perfectly good day. But I was ready to clock out and go see Edward…

My day was spent thinking about Edward, how was I going to get alone time with a young man who has been through hell and trusts few people? I was screwed; I decided as all the things I came up with wouldn't work, I didn't want to frighten him. I just wanted; no I just needed to get to know him.

5:00 on the dot I was clocking out and practically running to my car. The drive to the Cullen's house (or mansion according to me) never seemed so long. Emmett met me at the door, explaining that Carlisle and Esme had a fundraiser dinner to attend and Rose and Alice had taken the family jeep to see a movie in town. Leaving us guys the house for the night.

"What should we get for dinner?" Em asks as I follow him into the living room searching around for any sign of where Edward was.

"That Chinese place we had few weeks ago was good." Edwards's voice rang out over the living room as he descended the stairs, causing my heart to flip-flop as I turned to face him.

"Hi Edward." I said giving him a small smile and hoping that I wasn't being too obvious as I checked him out. This young man had no idea how amazing he looked.

"Hello Jasper." He shyly said his eyes not meeting mine.

Soon our food was being delivered and the three of us sat around the table.

"What movie should we watch?" Emmett asks as he shoves more chow main into his mouth. I was about to speak but stop when I notice Edward starting to talk.

"Can we watch Batman and The Dark Knight? You were saying they are movies that have to be seen, I've never seen them." His voice was slightly shaking as he spoke, I was almost certain that he was uncomfortable stating his opinion. "If that sounds ok for you?" He asks turning towards me, his green eyes met mine and we locked eyes. I wished I could just get lost in his gaze, filled with so much emotion, so much hurt and pain and under that I could see hope building inside of him.

"Um yeah that's good." I say when I hear Emmett clear his throat, causing me to realize that I was still staring at Edward. Quickly I move my gaze, hoping that I hadn't been caught staring too much.

I had seen both movie multiple times but they were also great movies and I would gladly watch them again with Edward anytime.

"You two head upstairs, I'm going to put the leftovers away." Emmett says as the three of us take our paper plates to the trash.

"Do you… um, play guitar?" Edward asks as we ascend the stairs.

"Yes, how did you..." He didn't even let me finish asking as he went to answer.

"Your hands have callouses, but you don't seem the type to play sports or something." He shyly answered. "And on my music player that you gave me there are five songs all with titles but no artist's names, they are all by the same person with only a guitar and a singing voice."

"Um…" Now it was my turn to be speechless. "Yeah that's by me."

"You're a really talented singer and guitar player." Edward smiled at me shyly. By now we were on the third floor, both of us getting comfortable on the couch. I was happy when he sat next to me instead of sitting in one of the chairs.
"Thanks Edward, I'm glad you enjoyed them." I said getting lost in his eyes
again.

My breathing hitched as I realized we were only inches from each other, my
hand itching to touch him as I slowly raised my hand to cup his face. He
flinched slightly, almost as if he was expecting to get slapped, but I didn't
remove my hand assuming that since he hadn't moved out of my reach that we
were ok. My gaze left his and followed to his lips, causing me to lick my own.

What would he taste like? I wondered as my hand slowly drifted from his cheek
to the back of his head, feeling his soft hair in my fingers. He doesn't move
as I pulled myself closer towards him. We were mere millimeters, from each
other but we jumped apart hearing footsteps on the stairs.

"Ok guys let's get this night started!" Emmett's booming voice said as he stepped into the room.

AN: Oops, Emmett keeps messing things up doesn't he? So this chapter didn't go as smoothly as I wished, considering I had to rewrite it I think it turned out ok. If you want another update (or for them to kiss) I suggest that you review :) Thanks goes to arianawhitlock for her idea about music being by Jasper on the Zune and for putting up with me asking for help.