Chapter 3
We gasped in unison.
Standing in front of the fireplace were the last two people in the world I would have expected to be here. I couldn't speak, I stood in shock as Maverick ran towards them.
"JASPER! LONG TIME NO SEE BROTHER!" He yelled excitedly, while embracing Jasper in a manly bear hug. After releasing Jasper he looked to the most beautiful girl I had ever seen, "WOW Rosalie you look…AMAZING!" he looked her over then picked her up in a more gentle version of the hug he gave Jasper.
"Hey Maverick you look…HUGE!" Rosalie replied as he set her back down.
Charlie nudged me with his elbow, I was still standing shocked. Thank goodness Charlie broke the spell I was under, how rude I must have seemed, standing there staring at my two oldest and best friends. Maverick was chatting with Rosalie about who knows what when Jasper slowly walked over to me. He was so cute now, he definitely grew taller, he wasn't as tall as Maverick but he still towered over my 5'2" petite frame. He was standing directly in front of me, no more than a few inches away, when he pulled me into what seemed to be the best hug any guy had ever given me, I wrapped my arms around his toned body, and sighed. It felt so good to be back in his presence.
"Bella," he spoke "It's so good to see you again; I've missed you so much."
"I've missed you too, Jasper." I pulled away slowly when I felt a tap on my shoulder.
"What, no hug for me?"
"Aw, Rosalie, I've missed you so, so, so much!" I threw my arms around her and she did the same.
"That's all I needed." She said laughing.
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It's been one week since Rosalie and Jasper arrived. School was out for the summer, and Rosalie had told me they were going to be staying with us for a few weeks. Their parents were out of town on business, and Jasper had suggested they stay with us.
"So…Maverick, how is it that Bella doesn't have a boyfriend yet?" Rosalie asked as we all sat around a bonfire Maverick and Jasper had put together. We were at our lake house, it's so beautiful at night so I suggested we come out here tonight.
"What do you mean?" Maverick responded, sounding a bit uninterested, I knew him well enough to know that wasn't true, he was not happy with Rosalie's question. I motioned for Rosalie to stop.
She sighed "Do I have to spell it out for you Maverick?" He didn't speak he just glared at her. He hated talking about me and boys, he is too protective. She didn't flinch as he continued to glare at her "I mean look at her" she said pointing at me. Jasper looked at me and smiled encouragingly, he could tell I was freaking out, I blushed and smiled shyly back. Maverick never stopped glaring at Rosalie, I could tell he was getting frustrated. Again she continued "Mav, your sister is HOT! She has a great body…amazing hair…She's beautiful!" That caught me off guard. Rosalie was never one to compliment anyone on how beautiful they were, not even if the were voted the most beautiful woman in the world. I guess she's changed over the years.
"SHUT UP ROSALIE!" If he wasn't mad before he was definitely furious now.
"Aw Maverick, don't get mad, she's only telling the truth…Bella is beautiful…" Jasper spoke in a very relaxed tone.
"WHAT?!" Maverick jumped up and shifted to face Jasper. Jasper slowly stood up to face Maverick, and grinned.
"Would you like to date my sister Jasper? Is that what this is about?...HUH?" without thinking I jumped up and grabbed Mavericks arm. He relaxed a little.
"How about we change the subject?" I said tugging on Mavericks arm until he turned to face me. I smiled up at him, he returned my smile with a forced one of his own. I pulled him down with me as I sat.
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"Hey kids! How was the lake?" Charlie asked as we walked in the back door.
"It was great!" Rosalie said.
"Well that's good…Bells, Maverick…can I talk to you guys for a sec?" Rosalie jumped trying to suppress a squeal. I looked at her, my brow furrowed, she tried to straighten herself out, but she failed. I then glanced at Jasper who had this adorable grin on his face, he was watching me. He winked at me and of course I blushed.
"What's up dad?" Maverick asked, causing me to look away from Jasper and towards Charlie.
"Well, I've been thinking and…I'm going to be traveling a lot next year, and I don't like the idea of leaving you two here alone…so…" He paused.
"SO…What dad? Spit it out!" I commanded.
"So…I was thinking…you two could go and live with the Hale's?...What do you think?"
"Uh…I guess but for how long…we have school you know?" Maverick asked.
"Well I was thinking the whole year…you two would go to the same school as Jasper and Rose."
"What about my softball? And cheer?...And what about Maverick's football and baseball?"
Rosalie answered this time "Oh I already talked to my softball coach and he said he would love to have you on the team…I showed him one of your tapes. And I had my friend Alice ask her cheerleading coach, and she said she would be happy to let you try out when you get there."
"Yea and I talked to the baseball coach and he said Maverick could be on the team…He doesn't even have to try out!" Jasper exclaimed. "The only thing is we don't have a football team, but I'm sure you can find some other sport to play." He continued looking at Maverick.
Maverick and I stayed silent for what seemed like an eternity. Charlie broke the silence.
"Well it's either that, or you could go live with your mother…"
"NO!" we shouted together. Charlie laughed, "Well then get to packing, you leave in one week."
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"Alright, that's the last of it." Charlie said, he had just come back from shipping the rest of our stuff. We didn't have to send any of our furniture, the Hale's said they would take care of that.
"You know Bella, you didn't have to pack all of your clothes, there are malls in Boston." Jasper said as he walked in after Charlie.
"I didn't…just my favorites." I smiled, he laughed as Maverick mumbled something under his breath. I'm not sure what he said exactly but I think it was "Girls".
"BELLA!" Rosalie yelled "I thought I told you no suitcases…"
"I know Rose, It's just" She cut me off, "It's just NOTHING! YOU ARE NOT TAKING A SUITCASE AND THAT'S FINAL!"
"Why?" I pouted.
"Because, I told you already, Alice and I want to take you shopping, and you already agreed so that's it. No more begging."
"Fine" I huffed. "So who's picking us up from the airport?"
Jasper answered "The Cullens."
"And who are the Cullens?" I asked as I attempted to hop on the bar, I failed, it was really high. Jasper noticed he strolled over to me smiling. "They're friends of ours." He said as He placed both of his hands on either side of my waist, without much effort he lifted me onto the bar, I slid back so my knees were at the edge. I was now eye level with him. He turned around to face Rosalie and Maverick, they were sitting at the kitchen table, with his back to me he leaned against my legs. I slid them apart and wrapped my arms around his waist, I set my chin on his right shoulder, he leaned into me and put his large hands on mine, lacing our fingers together.
"Oh how cute are you two!" Rosalie exclaimed, Maverick made a gagging sound, she glared at him. Jasper and I had gone on a couple of dates since they had been here, we really enjoyed each others company and we got along great. Rosalie loved it, she said we were an "unofficial couple".
"Seriously, you two should just get together already…I mean you spend just about every second together…so just make it official already!" As she said that Jasper turned to face me again "How bout it Bells?" He said. I could her Rosalie gasp.
"Really?"
"Yes really…I'd love for you to be my girlfriend…Would you be my girlfriend Bella?" He looked so cute, I couldn't help but smile. Rosalie was right, we spent most of our time together, we had similar interests, I am attracted to him.
"Well…Jasper…I…" He looked nervous "YES!" I yelled. He must really like me, I mean he was practically glowing. He threw his arms around my waist pulling me as close to him as he could, he kissed my hair, I giggled. Rosalie was jumping up and down, Maverick didn't look pleased but what was he going to say, Jasper is after all his best friend, he can trust him.
"There's too much love in this room." He said as he got up from the chair he was sitting in and headed for the stairs. "I'm going to bed it's late and we've got to get up early." Jasper pulled back just enough to see my face "He's right, we should get to bed." With that he put his hands on either side of my face and pulled my lips to his, I closed my eyes. He was a really good kisser, his lips were soft and warm. They felt good against mine. Just as I was about to part my lips to deepen the kiss, Jasper was being violently pulled away from me. "HEY!" He shouted, not pleased at all with what was happening.
"Alright, that's enough." Maverick had pulled Jasper, by his shirt, and was dragging him to the stairs. Rosalie and I laughed. I had forgotten Rosalie was still in the kitchen. She walked over to me as I watched Jasper disappear up the stairs.
She smiled before she threw her arms around me "I'm so glad you two are together."
"Me too."
"Alright," she said releasing me "let's get to bed." She helped me off the bar and we went upstairs to my room. I took my shower first, she took hers after.
"You know Bella," She said as she towel dried her gorgeous blonde hair, "I think you're really going to like it in Boston."
"You do? And why is that?"
"I don't know, I just think you are…Let's go to bed I'm beat."