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
Disclaimer: SM owns Twilight, Levi's own Levi brand.
AN: Thank you all so much for the reviews! It is so exciting to see that people are enjoying my story. I laughed at how many people were curious about 'the Major', but alas, it is not yet too be. But never fear, good things come to those who wait. ;)
Chapter 5
BPOV
The inventor of alarm clocks should be tortured… slowly…with enthusiasm.
I pried my eyes open as I slammed my hand down on the clock, searching for the button that would stop the irritating sound. Hating the loss of the magnificent dream I'd been having, as it slowly dissipated.
I can't say that I jumped out of bed, but when my feet hit the floor I was ready to start the day. I grabbed my toiletry bag, pulled on my shorts and headed to grab a quick shower. I hurried to be done with the bathroom before Jasper needed it. I was glad I wouldn't need to blow dry my hair this morning. It was easier to pull up into a ponytail when it was wet, a little bit of hairspray a touch of makeup and I was set for the day.
One really nice thing about Friday is that the teachers are allowed to wear jeans and tennis shoes, for the small fee of $1, which I gladly pay every week. All the money raised, goes towards the schools scholarship fund, a cause I fully supported. I pulled on the pair of jeans I'd set out last night, putting on the school spirit shirt I'd chosen to wear with them.
My tennis shoes finished off the comfy teacher look, they were perfect for recess duty, and would be useful if I had to do any sneaking away from Coach Harris today. There's nothing worse than trying to run in heels, even if they are only an inch tall.
I heard Jasper enter and leave the restroom while I dressed and gathered my school bag and purse. I carried them to the living room, sorted the last stack of grading and put it back into my bag. I then made my way to the kitchen where the heavenly scent of coffee was drawing me in.
Jasper was already sitting at the table with his coffee and newspaper. He must have moved fast to have beaten me to the kitchen, I shrugged, it's a know fact that men only need a fraction of the time a woman does to get dressed. Not because we are slower, by any means, but simply because we have so many more layers to put on, what with our daily beautifying routine. Men just pull a brush through their hair and voila! Their done.
"Morning Isabella, how was your night?" He sipped his coffee, his eyes warming as they met mine and then he smiled as he took in my clothes for the day. "Is today 'Casual Day' at the school?"
"Morning, I slept really well. And yes, on Friday's the teachers can wear jeans to school if we pay $1 into the schools scholarship fund. I think it's a great way to raise money; most of the teachers I know are more than willing to pay $1 to wear jeans to school. The kids can pay $1 and get to wear a hat for the day. I enjoy seeing the different hats they come up with. It raises quite a bit of money for one of our students for college, and we get to relax a little in our jeans." I turned and opened a couple of cabinets before finding the coffee cups as I told him all this.
"Oh, by the way, here's a house key for you, I don't usually get home until about 4:30, so you'll probably beat me home. I'm going to stop and pick up some steaks to grill tonight for dinner if that sounds good to you."
"Yeah, that sounds really good." I turned to the fridge. "Do you want me to fix you some eggs for breakfast?"
"Eggs," he mumbled to himself, "that's something else I'll pick up at the grocery store." I grinned over my shoulder at him, then peeked in the fridge to see if anything else looked appetizing for breakfast.
"Jasper, what do you say I stop and pick up some groceries on my way home, and get them ready for you too cook on the grill?" I began to pour myself some coffee. I jolted the pot when he laughed, the coffee poured across the back of my hand, burning anywhere it touched. I gasped and dropped the pot back onto the base, turning quickly to the sink for cold water.
"What happened? Are you alright?" Jasper slammed his chair back, standing and pulling my hand so he could see the reddened skin. "Let me get you some ice for that, keep it under the water for a minute."
"I had it under the water until you came over." I laughed, as long as it was under the cold stream the ache was minor. He made an ice pack then pulled my hand into his, pressing the ice to the tenderly to my injury.
I looked up to see him watching me with concern evident in his eyes. "Jasper, it's really not a bad burn, just a scalding really. I'll live, I promise." Grinning up at him, I saw his face change. He focused wholly on my eyes, and then lifted his hand to gently caress my cheek, then just holding my face and rubbing his thumb over my cheekbone.
"Isabella," he took a deep breath, "I'm going to kiss you." He looked into my eyes.
"Yes." I breathed. With a grin I added, "I'm going to kiss you back Jasper." He matched my smile as his head lowered to mine.
Gently, almost apprehensively his lips touched mine. So soft, I thought. His lips were tender as they moved against mine. He kissed the corner of my lips then my cheek, then came back to press a harder kiss to my lips. I parted my lips slightly, breathing in his breath as I leaned into him. I felt him nibble on my lower lip, sending a shiver racing down my spine.
I slowly traced his lower lip with my tongue, seeking entrance. The need to taste this man was overpowering. A deep groan escaped his throat and my uninjured hand slid up his chest, gripping his shirt at his shoulder. I rubbed my tongue against his, enjoying the wet heat of his mouth, as we stood in a tight embrace. I pressed my burned hand over his heart, wanting to feel the fast rhythm of his heartbeat.
I pulled back and looked into his eyes; seeing them slightly glazed over, I smiled. He blinked, a look of concern crossing his face. Before he could start second guessing himself I lifted my hand to his hair gently pulling his mouth back to mine. "I think I need to do that again."
He chuckled, a sexy sound that sent desire rippling through my body, before pulling me hard against his chest and kissing me back, his tongue exploring as I trembled and moaned my pleasure. The kiss deepened, I pulled myself harder against him, needing to be closer. His hands moved, one holding my hips close to his and the other gently rubbing my back. The feeling of his hands on me was indescribable. Another moan escaped me, his grip tightening around me almost painfully. I was overwhelmed by the feeling of his hard body pressed so close to mine.
My free hand was knotted in his hair when we finally separated enough to breath. He didn't release my body and I didn't release his hair, afraid that if I did, things would go back to the way they'd been before the most amazing kiss of my life. And then Jasper grinned down at me and growled, "I reserve the right to do that anytime I want."
I laughed and laid my head on his warm chest. When his arms tightened, elation swept through me. "I love you, Jasper." The words that I'd been holding in for so long slipped smoothly out. I froze, realizing what I'd just said.
JPOV
I heard Isabella moving around, mumbling to herself; although I couldn't tell what she said. My alarm clock hadn't gone off yet, but I was so aware of Isabella being in the next room that I had awoken when she had.
I pulled on pants and a t-shirt and walked outside to get the newspaper off the lawn. I could hear the shower running, the image of Isabella sanding under the stream of water, pale skin covered with soap or her hands raised into her hair, lifting her breasts as she washed her hair, water running down her shoulder over the soft swell of her breasts and dripping off of her nipples. Before I realized it I was standing at the bathroom door with my hand on the knob. I stopped myself before I could get any further. As much as I'd like to join her in the shower, surprising her on her first morning in my home would be an extremely bad idea.
I forced myself to turn and go back to my bedroom before she opened the door to find me standing there. I made my way to the closet, pulled out a pair of my work jeans, grinning. I remembered her reaction to my Levi's and couldn't help hoping she'd notice them today. I heard the shower being turned off and several minutes later the door opening and closing. She must be finished in the restroom.
I gathered my clothes and took my turn in the shower. My shower was quick, since I didn't want to miss her before she left for work. I dried off and dressed in record time. Making it to the kitchen just in time to pour my cup of coffee and open my paper at the table before she walked in.
"Morning Isabella, how was your night?" I smiled when I saw her casual clothes, she looked beautiful and relaxed. "Is today 'Casual Day' at school?"
"Morning, I slept really well, and yes, on Friday's the teachers can wear jeans to school if we pay $1 into the schools scholarship fund. I think it's a great way to raise money; most of the teachers I know are more than willing to pay $1 to wear jeans to school. The kids can pay $1 and get to wear a hat for the day; I enjoy seeing the different hats they come up with. It raises quite a bit of money for one of our students for college, and we get to relax a little in our jeans." I enjoyed listening to her talk, she really cared about the kid's scholarship fund, it wasn't just a way to wear comfortable clothes once a week.
I remembered that I'd had a house key made for her yesterday when I'd stopped at the store. "Oh, by the way, here's a house key for you, I don't usually get home until about 4:30, so you'll probably beat me home. I'm going to stop and pick up some steaks to grill tonight for dinner if that sounds good to you." I pulled the key out and set it on table.
"Yeah, that sounds really good. Do you want me to fix you some eggs for breakfast?" She offered as she opened the fridge.
"Eggs, that's something else I'll pick up at the grocery store." Great, she'll finally have solid proof that I'm useless in the kitchen. I'm sure she must have suspected, since she's been her with Alice so much over the years. She might as well know now instead of finding out the first night I'm supposed to cook and we end up with frozen pizza. She grinned at me; I could tell she was holding in a laugh. I finally broke down and laughed at myself, pleased that she could smile though now we had nothing for breakfast.
"What do you say I stop and pick up a few things on my way home, and get them ready for you too cook on the grill?" That sounds good, I'm the grilling king, if we could grill everyday I'd be set. Actually, why couldn't we grill everyday, we could have steak, burgers, shrimp, fish, chicken…I finally laughed, she knows me well enough not to send me to the grocery store again. I jerked my head up when she gasped in pain.
"What happened? Are you alright?" I jumped up, sending my chair flying behind me. I needed to see how badly she was hurt; I could have her to a hospital in 10, no 7 minutes, 6 if I carried her to my truck. She was running her hand under the cold water; I pulled her around to see how badly she'd burned herself. The skin on her hand was a bright red, but probably wouldn't blister. Ice, she needed some ice. "Let me get you some ice for that, keep it under the water for a minute."
"I had it under the water until you came over." She laughed, but grimaced before she put it back into the water. I made an ice pack as quickly as I could, then taking her hand from the water, I held her tiny hand in mine as I held the ice on the burn. My chest ached at my uselessness; I wanted to take the pain from her.
"Jasper, it's really not a bad burn, just a scalding really. I'll live, I promise." She smiled up at me, she's the one hurt and she's comforting me. I shook my head, I love this woman. I lifted my hand to her cheek slowly, rubbing my rough hand down her soft cheek, she leaned her face into my hand and I could do nothing to stop my next words.
"Isabella, I'm going to kiss you." I needed to feel her against me, to finally taste her. I looked into her eyes, seeking permission.
"Yes." I heard her whisper. Then she smiled up at me, "I'm going to kiss you back Jasper." I grinned back at her cheekiness, my heart pounding as I lowered my mouth to hers.
Gently, so I wouldn't bruise her soft lips, I tasted her, nipping at her lips. Kissing one corner of her mouth, then sliding across to the other corner. I placed several kisses on her flushed cheeks, worshipping her as I kissed her beautiful face. When I found her lips again I couldn't hold back any longer. I tightened my hold on her and pressed my tongue against her parted lips and I slipped inside to taste her. I growled; her taste is addictive. I nipped and nibbled at her lips as we caught our breath.
My whole body tensed when I felt her tongue on my lower lip. A long groan escaped as I parted my lips, allowing her entrance, her hand sliding up my chest sending a shudder down my spine. She explored my mouth, nipping at my lower lip then delving back inside, sending shockwaves through my body.
Pulling back I panted for several seconds, trying to catch my breath after having tasting her. Did I push her too far too quickly, would she regret this later? Before I could think much further she interrupted my thoughts.
"I think I need to do that again." She grinned at me, while pulling me to her.
Oh, hell yeah! This is my woman. I chuckled at the grin on her face, more than happy to accommodate her. I pulled her back to me, careful of her injured hand, and dove into her. When she moaned, I almost laid her down on the table, only the thought of interrupting this kiss stopped me.
She pressed herself to me, tilting her head so I could reach deeper inside her. Gripping her with both hands I pulled her hips to meet mine, her warmth suffusing me. I slid one hand up, rubbing her back from her neck to hip. She moaned, the sexy sound heating my blood. When I realized it was my name she'd moaned, my knees went weak. I gripped her body tighter.
Slowly I reached up and took her injured hand from my chest, careful to keep it from further injury. I leaned my forehead against hers, only now realizing her fingers were tangled in my hair. I wasn't able to loosen my grip on her hip.
With the echo of her moaned "Jasper" in my mind I growled, "I reserve the right to do that anytime I want." I want to hear that moan again soon, very soon.
I grinned down at her, wishing I could express how very much I adored her. I knew that I would need to take my time.
She laughed and gripped me tighter, her head resting against my chest when I heard her whisper "Jasper, I love you." She stilled, not even breathing.
I lifted her face to mine, leaning my forehead against hers. Looking deeply into her eyes I told her, "As I love you, my Isabella."
There was nothing gentle about the kiss that followed. I couldn't get enough of her, our tongues fought for dominance, the need to taste her sweet mouth bringing a growl from deep in my chest. I pressed her hard against me wanting to feel her body against mine. With a long groan I finally pulled away from her sweet mouth, pressing kisses along her jaw and neck. We were both breathing heavily when we finally parted.
"Jasper, will you kiss me like that when you get home today?" Though she blushed, she also tightened her hold on me. God, how I love this woman.
"Yes, and everyday." I whispered against her lips.
Gently pressing her against the wall, I took in her swollen lips and glazed eyes, "Tell me, Isabella." I demanded. I needed to hear it again.
"I love you, Jasper." I pressed a soft kiss to her lips.
She kissed my shoulder slowly moving up my neck, whispering as she reached my ear. "Tell me, Jasper."
I groaned in response, "I love you more than you know, my sweet Isabella."
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The kiss she gave me on her way out the door, had me taking a cold shower. Would I kiss her like that when I got home today? Hell yes.
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Nope not the end! :)