AN: Here's the next chapter. I warn you now, there be a Lemon ahead, so proceed with caution if they're not your bag. Hope you all enjoy.
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight, though I do wish I had my own Cowboy, I love saving horses. =P
I awoke the next morning to a wonderful sight, Jasper, fresh from the shower, towelling his hair off as he stood naked by the bed looking at the closet, trying to decide what to wear for the day. I bit back a groan as I realised we were still in the midst of a bet, neither of us had placed a wager, but I knew he'd have bragging rights for eternity if I caved first, so with a fierce determination I rolled out of bed, my feet instinctively pulling back from the cold wooden floor for a moment, though the contact always managed to wake me up, ever since my first morning in this room.
I stood up, sashaying passed Jasper, trailing my fingers over his lower back and around his side as I did so, earning myself a playful growl before I vanished into the bathroom for a much needed shower. I stripped off as I waited for the water to warm up and considered my plan for the week to come. It seemed odd that I could be so calculating about my final week as a human, but I knew there were things that I needed to do to ensure the memories I wanted to save returned to me in those first few days as a newborn vampire.
I stepped under the spray and sighed, the warm water danced across my skin, relieving the tension sleeping in one position always seemed to bring. My muscles loosened and my hair washed, I felt ready to start the day. I stepped out of the shower after turning off the water and towelled off quickly, I pulled on Jaspers t-shirt, knowing full well he'd soon realise I was wearing nothing underneath. I stepped back into our room making my way to the dresser where I selected a matching bra and boy short set, black with small multicoloured hearts scattered across them, and then I searched for a pair of jeans.
Finally I settled on some black skinny ones, I tossed them on the bed beside my underwear. Finally I raided Jaspers t-shirt drawer once more, finding an overly large Metallica t-shirt; that too landed on the bed. Throughout my rummaging Jasper had appeared to remain transfixed by the book he was reading in the armchair in the corner of our room, I would have believed him too except for the small growls I could hear coming from him. I moved to my desk, turning on my laptop and returning to my clothes while I waited for it to boot up.
In a swift movement the shirt was over my head and discarded on top of the pillows. I dressed slowly, but not overly so. Wouldn't want him to think I was doing it to torment him now, would I? When I was dressed I shoved my hair up in a messy bun, letting strands fall around my face as I wandered back to my computer, I sat down on my chair and loaded my To Do list. I crossed off a number of things like move my things from Charlie's, unpack at the Cullens and try Chicken Alfredo, but there were still so many things left to do. I looked through them all and sighed, it seemed so clinical, bringing my life down to a list, but it's how I dealt with stuff. Order.
I rose from my seat and turned to Jasper, he set his book aside and stood up, taking my hand and leading me down to the kitchen where my morning nectar was waiting. I sighed happily as Esme handed me a steaming cup of black coffee, I breathed in the smell before taking a much needed gulp, I could almost feel the caffeine run through my blood. With a smile I turned to Jasper, leaning up on my toes to kiss him gently, "Morning Cowboy."
"Morning Sugar." He whispered back, rubbing his nose lightly against mine for a moment.
"You guys are so weird!" Emmett stated from his seat at the breakfast bar. "You don't say anything to each other 'til she gets a cup of coffee."
"Shut up Emmett." I sighed, turning to face my big brother. "I can't help it if I'm not a morning person." I slid into my usual seat at the breakfast bar and tucked into the bacon and eggs Esme had made for me. "Thanks Esme." I called out, knowing wherever she was in the house she'd hear me, as I finished my breakfast and loaded my plate into the dishwasher, I happily returned to my cup of coffee.
"You going hunting today?" I asked the two vampires in the room. Emmett nodded and Jasper ghosted up behind me.
"Sure am Sugar, need to keep my strength up for when you give in." He purred in my ear before he nipped it gently, causing a wave of lust to roll through me. He chuckled darkly.
"Fuck you Whitlock." I growled as effectively as I was able, making him laugh once more.
"Anytime you want Darlin'." He chortled. "I'll see you this afternoon." He said in a much more serious voice and I felt his love surround me. I nodded silently as he and Emmett left the room, the back door closing quietly behind them.
The morning passed quickly, I was sorting through the reams of photographs I had accumulated over my life, selecting the ones I felt would trigger the memories I desperately wanted to retain after my change. Alice had taken it upon herself to purchase the base of, what she lovingly dubbed, the 'This is your life' board, and I for one was grateful for her offer.
I had finally settled on the photos of Renee and Charlie I wanted, along with the ones of Jake and the Cullen family on the whole, all that was left were the two most difficult people. Edward. I had so many memories of him, and not all of them pleasant, yet he was a vital step in making me the person I was today. And then there's Jasper. No single picture could summarise the relationship we had, the bond between us, I could fill board upon board with memories I wanted to cherish of him. I groaned in frustration as I tried to pinpoint those moments that would be easily forgotten, but that meant so much to me. I knew I was keeping all the photos in the box regardless but this board was me summarising my life, picking out what was truly important and understanding how I fit together, knowing myself better, knowing how everyone I loved played a part in moulding me was essential to me. I needed to know I'd be able to find me again after I changed. I needed that security.
Just after I had finished my lunch of a sandwich and sliced fruit Jasper and Emmett returned from their hunt. They were both wearing stupid grins on their faces and I couldn't help but giggle. "Looks like you don't need me after all Jazz." I laughed, loving the way my words made his eyes darken, and his smile change to a smirk.
"Oh, Isabella. You have no idea." He growled, lifting me from my seat and running us up the stairs. I squealed as he threw me on our bed, I bounced a couple of times from the force, but settled quickly enough.
"Well, well, Major, it's been a while." I smirked at the blonde vampire at the foot of the bed in front of me. His eyes were black, his muscles bunched and he was looking at me as if all he wanted was to devour me. The very thought made my stomach tighten and curl in pleasure. I did not fear Jasper Whitlock, in any form. Not when he was my playful best friend, not when he was thirsty, not when he fucked me, not when he made love to me, and most certainly not when he was predatory like in this moment, in fact I loved the Major. Adrenaline surged through my body as I stared at him, my thighs rubbing together unconsciously, I was desperate for friction, but I was not going to give in first. I was breathing hard, I knew this. I was radiating lust and determination. I knew this too. What I didn't know was what he was going to do.
"I want you Isabella." He growled.
"I know." I said as calmly as possible, but really how calm can you be when faced with a gorgeous man, whom you love ardently and who you know loves you the same way, and who you also know wants to claim you as their own.
"You want me too."
"That's no secret, but I'll survive."
"I will have you Isabella." He sneered, crawling over my body, I could feel his coolness ghosting over my skin, but he didn't touch me at all, he simply hovered over me, his eyes directly above mine. "I will have you. But not just now." He smirked before vanishing from the room.
"Fucker!" I shouted after him, hearing his laugh resonated from the living room. I was all kinds of frustrated now. I thought for a moment before smirking to myself. I walked out of our room towards Emmett and Rosalie's, I knocked on the door. She opened it immediately, grinning at me. "I need your help."
Half an hour later I left Rosalie, we hadn't spoken a word, knowing Jasper would hear us, though apparently someone's thoughts were highly amusing since Edward had come to join us, laughing randomly at odd moments. For the most part though I ignored him. Rose had worked her magic, and now I was more than happy with my plan. I wandered downstairs, my 'Fuck Me Boots' clicking on the wooden floor, they were black leather and reached my knee. Rose and I had turned Jaspers t-shirt into a form fitting dress with the simply addition of a belt, it hit just above my mid thigh, my hair had been lightly curled and I had applied smoky eye makeup. I sauntered past the living room, ignoring Emmett and Jasper for a moment while I grabbed a popsicle from the freezer, I walked back into the living room, settling myself on the couch opposite the boys, my right leg draped over the knee of my left as I sucked and licked the popsicle in my hand, my attention focused on the television which was showing the news. Emmett wolf whistled as he noticed me, nudging Jasper and wishing him luck before leaving and heading up to his mate.
"Bella!" Jasper groaned as his eyes drank me in.
"You started this Whitlock." I said serenely, still not looking at him, my focus split between the television and my popsicle. A bead of melted ice rolled down the side of my treat, I caught it just before it hit my hand and followed its path back up the side with my tongue. I could feel the lust permeating the room, making my stomach tighten a little.
"Well if I started it..." I just caught the words before I found myself back on our bed, looking up into the dark eyes of my southern gentleman, although I was pretty sure he would not be acting like a gentleman very soon.
"...I'm sure gonna fucking finish it." He growled at me as he wrenched the popsicle and flung it across the room, neither of us caring where it landed as Jasper attacked my mouth. Our tongues fought for dominance, but he soon won out as his hands trailed up my thighs, under my 'dress' to my hips, his fingers firmly massaging the skin there for a moment before they continued up my sides, pulling my clothes with them. Finally he had it over my head and off, breaking the kiss just long enough for him to divest himself of his own t-shirt and jeans. I tangled my fingers in his blonde waves but he quickly hand both of my wrists in one of his hands and had them pinned to the bed above my head. I groaned slightly at my inability to touch him, making him chuckle darkly as his free hand meandered down my neck, along my collarbone and across the swells of my breasts before he ripped my bra from my body, making me gasp into his mouth. Without removing his restraining hand his lips followed the path his hand had just taken until he reached one of my nipples. He teased it with his tongue making me writhe a little as my arousal started to coat the inside of my thighs as they rubbed together. Jasper moved his attention to my other breast as his free hand cupped me, his cold a shock against the heat flooding out of me.
"Darlin', is this all for me?" He murmured with a sly smirk. I couldn't speak so I simply nodded, shifting slightly against his icy hand, searching for the friction I desperately needed. "What do you want Sugar? Tell me and I'll make it happen." He drawled against my neck, keeping his hands perfectly still.
"Your hand. Fuck! Jasper please." I moaned in desperation, though it turned into one of pleasure as he ripped my boy shorts away and thrust two fingers deep into me, his thumb lightly tormenting my clit as he pumped in and out of me. I could feel all of my muscles tighten, I was like a spring ready to snap, and just as I hit the edge he stopped his ministrations, leaving his still fingers inside me.
"I need you Bella." He growled, "Do you want me to make love to you Darlin'?" I shook my head.
"I need you to fuck me cowboy." I managed to get out through gritted teeth.
"Anything you say Ma'am." He chuckled before quickly replacing his fingers with his rock hard cock. The feel of him filling me, stretching me sent me over the edge. I called out his name as he started thrusting into me, hard and fast, his pubic bone rubbing against my clit on every thrust into me, prolonging my orgasm and making me climb on my way to a second. My stomach tightened and my eyes clamped shut, unable to handle seeing his dark eyes gazing into mine. His lips found my neck and he sucked gently on the skin over my pulse point, that did it, for both of us. We came together, calling each other's names before he rolled off me and collapsed onto the bed beside me, pulling me into his side. Once I could manage it I giggled.
"You know it's no ego boost for your girl to laugh after you've just fucked her." Jasper drawled, arching an eyebrow at me.
"Sorry. I was just thinking that I should wear these boots more often." I smirked at him.
"We'd never leave the house Sugar."
"Fine by me." I purred, settling my head on his chest, one of my hands lazily tracing patterns over his stomach as I watched his muscles tense under his skin. He was perfect, scars and all, I couldn't see all of them, I knew that much, but they just proved how strong he was, to escape the life he'd had with Maria and become the man I knew today, there was no one stronger in my opinion. "But just for the record, I won that one." I spoke softly, with an offhand tone making him laugh.
"I think we're both winners in that situation Sugar." I shrugged before shimmying out of his embrace and moving to sit on the end of the bed, unzipping my boots and slipping them off my feet. "What're you doin' Darlin'?"
"I have stuff I need to get done today Jazz, as much as I'd love to stay right here with you all day, I really do need to finish off my photo selections and getting the stuff off everyone." I explained as I got to my feet, and wandered over to the dresser to get another set of underwear, I opted for a cute lilac set with small white daisies all over them. I also grabbed a pair of grey yoga pants and a black vest top, pulling them on before grabbing the tin of photos I'd been looking through earlier and heading out the door.
"Don't forget to tidy your mess up." I called over my shoulder as I meandered down the stairs.
As I entered the living room I was greeted by six happy vampires. "Don't say a word Emmett." I warned as I sat down, we were all gathered around a large cork board which was to be filled with the memories of my human life. Alice had painted it a deep purple color and in her delicate script had written 'Bella Swan...This is Your Life' in gold across the top. "Thanks Ali, this is awesome."
"It'll look even better when you've added everything." She grinned at me. "Speaking of. Here's my memory." She handed me six business cards, all with different guys names and numbers on them. I laughed as I saw them.
"Thanks Alice. That was a fun night." I grinned at my pixie of a sister.
"Here's mine." Emmett said excitedly handing me a piece of paper with the words to 'Bad Touch' written on it. I rolled my eyes but smiled, for as scarring as that night had been it had also been a much needed night of reconnection, or connection in some cases. I hugged my bear of a brother tightly, whispering a thank you.
"I thought you should have this." Rose handed me an empty condom box and I burst into fits of the giggles, as did she.
"At least it's not an eggplant." I managed to get out between giggles and she nodded, the others around the room looked confused but shrugged it off.
"I figured now would be as good a time as any to give you your CD back Bella." Edward said softly handing me a CD labelled 'Bella's Lullaby'. I almost teared up but it was a perfect representation of mine and Edward's past. I had no words for him.
"Here you are dear." Esme smiled softly handing me a note card, on which she'd written her recipe for lasagne.
"Thank you Esme, this really is great."
"It took long enough to perfect."
"But perfect it is." I grinned, hugging her tightly. That only left Carlisle and Jasper who had finally joined us, he'd slipped in behind me on the sofa and was watching silently.
"I thought a band aid would work in representing me Bella." Everyone laughed softly, though Jasper squeezed me a little. I pushed a wave of contentment towards him as best as I could, reminding him not to dwell too much on the past. I felt his gratefulness a moment later.
"It's fantastic Carlisle, thanks." I smiled at the gentle leader of the family. One left.
"I have nothing for ya Darlin'." Jasper whispered in my ear. "I'll just have to remind you of everythin' personally." I nodded, I knew this was hard for him, and in all honesty I hadn't expected him to contribute, after all he would be with me for the rest of eternity, he had plenty of time to help me remember things about us. He pressed a light kiss to my hair as we all set about arranging the items on the board, and finding other things to add to it. It was a nice time, filled with joking and reminiscing. My family were supporting me, and I finally felt like I belonged.
The rest of the week passed in much the same way, we all worked on the board, tweaking it, adding things, removing things. Esme made me all of my favourite dishes and Jasper and I spent the nights wrapped up in each other. It was a perfect week to say goodbye to humanity. I spent time with some of my human friends from college who I met in Seattle one night when Jasper took me out dancing, I had coffee with Angela and I went down to the reservation to say goodbye to the pack and Billy. Everything was done. Tomorrow was the day. And I couldn't be more excited for the rest of my forever to begin.