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. I do not own Victoria's Secret.

AN: I'm a tad nervous about this chapter. Bella is dealing with some insecurities, but there's humor thrown in too (well, I think it's funny). I really want it to come across as concerned yet not too heavy. Let me know what you think.

AN: Several of you are wondering about their ages. Jasper is 41 (but HOT of course), he was 18 when Alice was born. Bella is 24, 17 years younger than Jasper. Alice is 23.

Chapter 6

BPOV

The weeks that followed that first amazing kiss were blissful. Alice couldn't have been more excited, which I was both grateful for and a bit befuddled by.

Though Jasper and I now share the same bed, we have not made love yet. I sleep each night drawn tightly against him, my head resting on his chest; where I fall asleep listening to the beat of his heart.

My initial embarrassment at my bedtime attire was quickly overcome by the hiss that escaped him when I'd slowly pulled my shorts off; leaving me in a simple t-shirt and panties. I'm not sure why I felt embarrassed, I knew he desired me, but this was the first time anyone had ever actually been with me when I lay down to sleep.

Jasper had laughed when I'd blushed and moaned as he'd pulled his shirt over his head, giving me a perfect view of his toned abs and the light feathering of blond hair that led down into his jeans. When he pulled his jeans off I actually started to gasp for air. He'd burst into laughter at my reaction, then pulled me against him in for a long kiss. Jasper's teeth nipped at my ear, then traveled down my neck to the sensitive skin of my shoulder; before he laid his head on my chest, softly rubbing pressing kisses against the skin above the neckline of my shirt. My toes still curl remembering that kiss.

Realizing I'd been standing there daydreaming for who knows how long, I pulled myself back to the present. I pulled out a change of clothes for the bar-b-que we were having with Alice and the Major this evening. Holding my underwear in one hand, staring at the plain white cotton, I sat on the edge of the bed remembering his searing look as I'd climbed into bed ahead of him the night before. Knowing he was getting a clear view of my panties beneath the edge of my shirt.

Despite the growing tension, I was relieved that we were taking this relationship slowly. I had not figured out how to tell Jasper one small, but important, detail about my personal life. I had never made love to anyone. It had seemed wrong somehow to date in college when I knew I was so deeply in love with Jasper. I wanted my first time to be special, to be magical, and I wanted it to happen once I belonged to Jasper.

I sat down on the bed and pushed myself back against the headboard. There in, lay my problem. I wanted to belong to Jasper the first time I felt him inside me; and in my mind that meant marriage. I had been fantasizing about Jasper being my first since I was 18. It idea of being his first meant a lot to me, and if I were honest, it completely turned me on, knowing that I would physically belong to only him for the rest of my life. So while the temptation to take our relationship to that level of intimacy was astounding, my desire for that additional bond was even stronger.

But there was no way I could tell him "Hey, I love you, you have to marry me before we have sex." That would be blackmail; I don't know that he ever planned on marrying again, not after his divorce from Alice's mother. What if he didn't want me enough to marry me? What if marriage never even entered his mind, and I forced his hand over sex. I wouldn't be able to live with myself. My head dropped into my hands.

For me, it would be a dream to have him want to marry me, not so that I'll agree to make love, but because he loves me, and wants me enough to bind us together. A small part of me, the part that still hurt from the neglect and disinterest of my own parents, almost couldn't believe that he would ever want me enough for that.

My heart ached at that very real possibility. If my own parents hadn't ever really wanted me, why would the most perfect man in the world. Would there come a day when he would realize that he could do so much better? He's a gorgeous man, beautiful in body and heart. While I've never been much too look at. He really could do much better than me.

I focused on the panties in my hand. Even my panties were plain and boring. Alice had laughed at my 'granny underwear', but I'd never felt like I was attractive enough to pull off the silks and lace. I'd always headed straight to the cotton, admiring the colors and textures of the satin panties, but ending up with the ones I thought suited me best.

I hadn't realized tears were running down my face. Who knew thinking about my panties would set me off like this? I laughed through my sob at that thought. I heard someone gasp; I snapped my head around to the bedroom door.

APOV

We were having dinner at my dads house tonight, the Major was going to meet me here after he got off work. I'd walked into the house, wondering where Bella was. Her car was parked in the drive, but she wasn't in the kitchen or out on the patio. I walked toward the back of the house, stopping short at the door to dad's bedroom. I gasped when I realized that Bella was sobbing in the middle of the bed.

"Oh my god! What happened? Did the coach do something? I'll tell daddy, he'll kill him for you. Oh no! Dad really will kill him! Did he touch you? If he did, dad will hunt him down and…" I was frantic when she cut me off.

"No, no. Nothing like that. I'm fine, really." I watched as she wiped her face and scooted toward the edge of the bed.

"Bella, just tell me what's wrong? Don't make me talk it out of you…you know I will." I was very surprised when she shook her panties at me. Oookay…

"How long before Jasper realizes he can do so much better than me?" She sounded so dejected, hopeless.

"What? What is this about Bella?" What do panties have to do with daddy… ohhh, just erase that thought, don't want to go there!

"There is no way he'll want me for as long as I'll want him. He's already had one marriage, why would he ever want to try again, especially with someone like me?" She doesn't think he wants her as much? She's delusional.

"Bella, honey. He should be privileged to have someone like you. You're loving, and funny, compassionate and beautiful…" I saw her flinch.

"You don't think you're beautiful." It was a statement. How this woman, with huge brown eyes and cream and roses complexion could think she wasn't beautiful was beyond me!

"I know I'm not beautiful Alice. My mother often commented that it being a shame how plain I was. I'd always at least hoped I'd get a few curves. I don't even have boobs!" She wrapped her arms around herself. "I'm okay with all that for me; I just want to be everything Jasper dreams of. What if he's disappointed that my chest isn't bigger, or that I'm too skinny? What if I-I-I…" She sank down onto the bed and whispered, "What if I disappoint him? What if I'm no good in bed and can't satisfy him?" She looked heart broken at the thought.

I wanted so badly to take away her fears and make her laugh. I couldn't fix anything, that for daddy to do; but as her best friend it was my job to boost her self-esteem and cheer her up.

"Bella, you are beautiful; daddy totally has the hots for your body exactly as you are. He loves your boobs, however much there are of them. He thinks you're stunning. Why the sudden worry about your body?" I hated that she felt insecure, daddy loves how she looks. He probably even fantasizes about her boobs… Uhhh, I feel like I should wash my mind out with soap.

She just sighed heavily, not answering my question. I might have to clue daddy in on this issue, he needs to show her that he loves the way she's shaped.

"About the other thing Bella. You can worry about the 'what ifs', but it doesn't do any good. That part of a relationship takes two people, you work together to make the experience enjoyable for each other. It doesn't all depend on you. You'll each learn what the other likes in time. Enjoy the time together, enjoy the closeness. Don't expect miracles to happen, take things slowly and talk to him. If you're afraid, he can help; if your happy let him know. You may not have thought about it, but you're probably no the only one who's nervous." I grinned at her, adding "And I think you should be impressed with how I was able to handle that whole conversation with out once referring to either of you in…umm, that way." I finally got a smile and a snort. I could work with that.

She sat staring at her panties for a few seconds, then blurted out, "I need to go shopping for some pretty underwear." Bella actually seemed nervous after saying this, then I realized she was waiting for a response from me. She wanted me to go shopping with her…for panties…for my dad…I shuddered. I would do this for Bella. Bella is my best friend. This would boost Bella's confidence; yes, I would do it for her. Well, and it's shopping, a favorite past time of mine.

"Great! When do we leave?! Are we going to have a granny panty burning ceremony when we get back? We could leave now and be back before dinner if we hurried." Ohhh, Victoria's Secret would be the perfect place…

"No, how about tomorrow after we get off work? I can meet you at the mall. Jasper has a late meeting with Esme about their next work-site. Oh! I was supposed to call you earlier this week. Carlisle and Esme want all four of us to come to dinner at their house Friday at 6:00. Check with the Major and see if you're available and let me know."

"Tomorrow shopping sounds good Bella, plan for several hours okay? And I already know that we can go to dinner with the Cullens. We were going to stay home and watch a video, but this sounds much more fun. Emmett is always fun to be around, and Edward is a really sweet kid. The Cullens are really great." And there was no way I'm going to miss seeing everyone's faces when they realize these two are finally together. Ohhh! Esme will be so excited!

"I know, but it's the first time we'll be going as a couple, and Jasper works with her. I don't want to make things hard on him at work if they have a problem with our relationship."

"The Cullen's will be great, they love dad and they love you. I think they'll be happy you're finally together. We've watched you dance around each other for years." I grinned at her glare. We both heard the front door open and dad call for Bella.

Bella jumped off the bed, grabbed her clothes and turned to me. "Alice, I'll be there in a second, I just need to change and fix my face really quick." Then I laughed as she yelled out, "I'm changin' clothes hon. Be out in a minute."

I closed the bedroom door so she could change and went to help dad in the kitchen. This was the perfect opportunity to give him a hint at what Bella's feeling and what she needs, self-confidence wise at least. I smiled to myself.

"Daddy!" I whispered quickly.

"Yeah honey?" I thought it was cute when he whispered back at me.

"I don't have much time, so I'm not going to sugar coat it. Bella doesn't think she's pretty, she's afraid you'll be disappointed once you see all of her. She's afraid you'll realize you can do better than her. Do something about this." I ordered him to fix it. So much for hinting.

He looked shocked, I mean really shocked. "Isabella thinks she's not beautiful? How could I be disappointed in the most perfect woman in the world?" He sounded irate as he paced the kitchen, stomping as he mumbled to himself. "beautiful…crazy…love her…cold showers…shirt n' panties…not beautiful?..." I had to stop him before he got too worked up.

"Dad, just reassure her, tell how much you love and need her. Oh, and she thinks her boobs are too small." Yep, that got his attention, I laughed.

"She's perfect!" He growled at me, at me!

"I know! Jeez, but it's you she needs reassurance from, you're the man she loves."

"Right, so I should just say, 'Isabella, I love you and your breasts are perfect.' I don't see that going the way you think?" He laughed, rolling his eyes at me.

"Exactly." I laughed, he made a face at me and walked out onto the patio to start the grill, then stuck his head back in. "I need to talk to you, father/daughter lunch tomorrow at 1:00 sound good?" I nodded, shooing him outside. Alright, told him to talk to her about how pretty she is. – Check. Told him to reassure her with how much he loves her. – Check. Have the boob conversation. – Check. I'm truly a fantastic daughter slash best friend.

Bella looked at me suspiciously when she saw me dancing around the kitchen.

BPOV

I could see Jasper out by the grill. After seeing Alice dancing around the kitchen, I escaped to find him. I could breathe better just being with him. He sat down on one of the patio chairs, pulling me into his lap. He smiled and pulled my lips to his, "I love you Isabella." My arms automatically went around his neck, my fingers delving into his hair. "I love you too, Jasper." I moaned when he bit my lower lip lightly. His chuckle sent heat coursing through my body. I parted my lips, wanting to encourage him to enter. His tongue slid across my bottom lip quickly, enticing me. He groaned when my tongue followed his, tracing the shape of his lips, then pushing into his mouth; the need to taste him overpowering me. "Welcome home, love." I whispered into his ear as he kissed my neck.

I loved that he made a point to keep his promise to 'kiss me like that everyday.' I looked forward to this embrace everyday, and I knew I would for years to come.

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