My Best Friends Father

Bella's been in love with Alice's father for years. Alice's father just might return those feelings. Will Alice's plan to bring them together work? Watch as they find each other and discover that there are no limits in love. All human,AU,AR, First Fanfic

Disclaimer: SM owns Twilight, Pepsi owns Dr. Pepper, Levi's own Levi brand.

Chapter 2

BPOV

I took my time driving over; making sure Alice had more than enough time to get there before I did. I needed to stop at the store anyways and pickup a few toiletry items that most men don't keep in their homes. Grinning at the image of Jasper opening his medicine cabinet to find tampons staring him in the face.

After picking up my favorite shampoo, another stick of deodorant, and a bottle of body wash that smelled softly of roses, I decided to get a small box of condoms. I didn't want to be stupid about this whole thing, and if something were to happen, I'd much rather be prepared. I was not, however, prepared for the variety of choices; I mean they had different colors of condoms. Does the color really matter?

I finally decided on something that was supposed to be pleasurable for both partners. My nerves suddenly made themselves known. What if he wasn't interested in me in that way, just because I want him doesn't mean he's planning to be anything other than a roommate to me. Although just the thought of using one sent chills down my back and a blush to my face. A common reaction for me anytime I imagined his muscular chest, or sun darkened arms. I quickly paid for my items and jumped back into my car, now just a few minutes from his house.

As a contractor he often worked with his crew on jobs; keeping his body in top physical condition. I had walked onto a work-site with Alice about a year ago and watched as he lifted and carried some materials across the courtyard. The sight of him working usually knocks me breathless; the sight of him doing this without his shirt on heated my entire body.

He bent over to get a grip on some boards; causing his jeans to stretch taught across his butt. I actually stumbled over my own feet. His jeans gaped open a little, showing just the edge of his black boxers, and when he lifted the boards the muscles rippled up his back as he lifted them onto his shoulder. My attention was so focused on him and not on where I was walking; that I actually tripped and fell.

Alice and I had been keeping out of the way until this point, I'm pretty sure Jasper didn't even know we were there. My clumsiness got his immediate attention; he jogged over to us and pulled me to my feet. When he took my hand an electric current traveled through my entire body causing me to shiver at the sensation. My biggest hope was that neither he nor Alice had noticed my embarrassing reaction to seeing him shirtless. I quickly excused myself and went back to the car waiting for Alice to give him her message so I could get away from there.

I worked to pull myself into the present as I pulled into the driveway. Alice's car was already here; I walked up and rang the doorbell, knowing she would be waiting for me. To my surprise Jasper answered the door, his blond hair looking mussed and a beautiful smile on his face, lighting up his eyes. I clenched my hands to keep from touching him as I smiled back.

"Hi Mr. Brandon, thank you so much for this…" He cut me off before I could say anything else.

"I'm really glad to have you here Isabella, come in, Alice is in the kitchen."

He stepped out of the doorway letting me pass him. Before I could get too far into the house, he put his hand on my shoulder. I stopped short and turned my head to look back at him.

"Do you have a suitcase or any bags that need to come inside? We could go ahead and put those in your room before it gets dark."

"Yes, just a couple of bags." We went to the trunk of my car, pulling out the suitcase, my school bag with papers to grade and I quickly grabbed my recent purchases from the store, not wanting him to see what was in the bag. I followed him to the bedroom across from his room, making small talk the entire time. He told me about the work-site he's on now, I told him of the wonderful kids in my class. The ease that we talked to each other of our days brought a longing to me to share days like this with him more often.

I sat down at the table, asking Alice about her day, when a cold can of Dr. Pepper was set in front of me. I looked up to find both Alice and her father watching me. Alice seemed to be making funny eye motions, it took me a second, but I figured out that she was pointing at her dad with her eyes and grinning like a loon. She kicked me under the table when I just sat there looking at her. Shaking my head I looked up at him, blushing to my hairline for my rudeness. If I had correctly interpreted the strange eye motion thing Alice had just done, he had bought my favorite drink for me. I didn't even know he knew that I preferred Dr. Pepper, Alice never drank it so I only ordered it once in a while when we were out at a restaurant.

My heart fluttered over a silly soft drink. "I love Dr. Pepper, thank you so much!" I grinned up at him, hopefully conveying that I appreciated the thought but hiding the childish giddiness because he knew and had bought my favorite soda for me.

"I know what you like, so I picked some up on my way home today." The door bell rang, interrupting anything else he was going to say. He pulled his wallet out of his back pocket, drawing my gaze to his well formed ass. He went to answer the door; I turned to find Alice grinning at me.

"You were so checking out my dad's ass!" She whispered a little loudly.

"Shut up he'll hear you." I shushed her, and then sighed. "Sorry, I couldn't help it. He's wearing the jeans." I said in way of an explanation.

"The same ones that caused you to fall when we were visiting him at work that time?"

I looked at her in shock.

"Yes, I know you fell because you were checking him out." She giggled. "You're not nearly as good at concealing things as you think you are. You blushed for an hour after that, and any time I would even mention his name you started to stutter!"

Alice was still laughing when he came back into the kitchen carrying two pizzas. I kicked her under the table.

"Ladies, dinner is served." He grinned as he set the pizzas on the table.

Dinner was spent talking and laughing, sharing our day's events. Alice had to open her big mouth and mention Coach Harris. I could actually see his jaw muscles clenching, I feared that he was reacting as a father, wanting to protect his little girl; when I wanted very much for him to react as a man would for... his woman. The thought that he might be jealous sent heat flooding to my stomach, then lower.

"It's not a big deal, he'll move on in a week or so when I don't show any interest. At least that's what happened with the other ladies at school." I told them, not wanting this to be a big deal and definitely not wanting to give him the idea that I was interested in the resident "ladies man" at school.

Dinner was pleasant but soon Alice had to be getting home, the Major would be waiting for her as it was. It was wonderful to see her eyes light up when she mentioned him. They had only recently become engaged, but neither one wanted a long engagement. Alice was counting the weeks until she would become Mrs. "the Major" Whitlock. I laughed, telling her that one way or another I would find out why she calls him the Major. She just laughed as she climbed into her car and sped down the street.

I went back inside to help pick up the kitchen and ask Jasper what the routine is for his mornings. As I washed the dirty plates I turned to find him watching me. I blushed but asked, "Mr. Brandon, what is your schedule for the mornings? I don't want to get in your way when I get ready for school."

"First off, can we dispense with the Mr. Brandon, call me Jasper, please." He waited for me to nod my agreement. It was a relief; he'd been Jasper in my mind for so long that I had constantly lived with the fear of giving away my feelings, by calling him Jasper instead of Mr. Brandon. My worry being that I'd sound like an adolescent with a crush every time I said his name. Jasper went on to tell me, "I usually get into the shower around 6:30, have some coffee, read the paper then leave about 8:00. What about you?"

"I have to leave about 7:30, my kids start arriving at 8:00. I get up at 6:00, so I should be out of your way when you get up. Would you mind if I fix enough coffee for both of us? I wouldn't be able to handle 22 kids without my morning coffee." I grinned up at him as he came over to dry the dishes I had just washed.

"Not a problem, the coffee machine is on a timer, I'll just make enough for both of us. It should be ready when you get up. I'm going to watch some TV; you're welcome to join me."

We sat in a comfortable silence for a few minutes before the TV show began. The show was loosely science based where the two guys researched myths, trying to prove or disprove if they were true. It was entertaining, but the conversation we had throughout the show; debating whether they were doing the experiment the right way, any other ways they could have tried it, or laughing at the amount of damage they were able to inflict while they did the experiment; was what really made me content.

As the next show began, I got up and went to my room, changing into a t-shirt and shorts to sleep in. I walked into the kitchen to get a glass of water and take my vitamins then said goodnight to Jasper. He nodded too me, I went to my room as his cell phone rang.

I unpacked my bags and chose my clothes for school tomorrow. Thinking about what Alice had said about my "teacher panties" I chose some that were comfortable but still pretty and lacey. I set my alarm and turned on my fan. I pulled my shorts off and folded them for in the morning. I slept in a t-shirt and panties, shorts always seemed to bunch up and I slept better without them. Just as I was climbing into bed my cell phone rang. Alice must be calling.

"Hi, Alice."

"Bella! Tell me everything! Did he kiss you? Come on, out with it!"

"Alice! No, I've only been here a couple of hours. Of course he didn't kiss me." I sighed softly. "I really don't want to screw this up Alice, I'm afraid I'll lose him if I make the first move and he isn't interested. I'd rather have him in my life as a friend then lose him completely."

"I know Bella, trust me on this though. Anyway, what did you do all evening?"

"Right after you left, he asked me to call him Jasper."

"I always wondered why you called him Mr. Brandon. You've known him for half your life."

"Two reasons, the first one is just plain manners. The little bit of time my parents invested in me, was spent on how to act. It didn't matter how much I loved him, he had never invited me to call him Jasper. The second reason is more embarrassing." Cringing, I went on, "When I think his name, I blush. When I say his name even Ican hear the emotion behind it. Can you blame me for wanting to keep from humiliating myself?" Alice was quiet on the other end.

"You're right. When you say his name your feelings practically pour though." She paused, "I wish the Major sounded like that when he said my name." She sounded disgruntled.

"He does sound that way, you idiot. As if you can't tell he worships the ground you walk on." I snorted at her, and then covered my mouth; it would be just my luck if he heard that sound come from me. "Anyways, we spent the rest of the evening relaxing, just sitting on the couch, watching TV and talking about the show. It was wonderful Alice." I sighed quietly. I could practically hear her grinning through the phone. "I have to get to sleep Alice, talk to you tomorrow. Tell the Major I said hey."

"Will do, night Bella."

I put my phone on the nightstand next to my alarm clock. As I lay down on my bed, I listened to the sound of Jasper moving around in his room. I imagined him getting ready for bed, changing clothes. I wondered if he slept in pajamas or in boxers, my heart sped up when I imagined him in bed naked, the sheets lying against his skin. My whole body heated at the thought. It was torture being this close to him; my body ached for him. I actually craved his touch, I imagined the relief I would feel if he ever held me in his arms. I trembled imagining having his body against mine, putting my hands on his chest rubbing my hands up and down his back; finally being able to feel the body that I had been imagining for years. My breathing was harsh and my heart was pounding.

Shaking myself out of my fantasies, I told myself to get to sleep; I would have to get up early for work. In just a few hours I'd get to see him again. I fell asleep with a smile on my face.

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