Chapter. 22.

I snuggled up to Jasper as I got into bed. The rest of the day had been fine with Emmett and Rosalie but I was happy to be home and able to have some time alone with Jasper. It was nice to lie with his arms around me, feeling protected and loved as he breathed in my scent and sighed contentedly.

As hard as I tried I couldn't find sleep, I couldn't take my mind off the fact that in less than twenty-four hours he would be gone and I would be without him again. I really didn't want that.

After an unsuccessful hour of my hopelessly trying to fall into unconsciousness, Jasper moved beneath me so he could see my face. A crinkle appeared in between his eyebrows and he moved his hand to stroke across my cheek softly.

"What's wrong Darlin'?" He asked as I sighed and moved to lie on my stomach, watching him as he watched me.

"I just, I don't want you to go tomorrow." He smiled sadly down at me and gently kissed my lips.

"I know, I don't want to go either but Carlisle wants to talk to me in person and I think Esme wants to see me, she wants to know how you're doing." I smiled and shook my head.

"Well why can't they come to us? It's not exactly fair what they're asking." He chuckled at the pout that had graced my features.

"I know, but they won't go against Edwards wishes to stay away, he was their first son and I'm pretty sure he's still moping about not getting to drink your blood." I snorted, very unladylike, and Jasper laughed.

"Edward's an idiot and so are Carlisle and Esme for doing what he says." Jasper nodded.

"Yes they are but it doesn't change the fact that they're still doing it." I looked away from him but he pulled my chin up so then I was looking back into his eyes. "Bella Darlin' neither of us want this, but he said he needs to see me, he said it was important and he's still my father of sorts." I nodded, I understood, I really did, but that didn't mean I had to like it. I was already fed up of this conversation, I didn't want to think about him leaving anymore, I just wanted to enjoy our night together and I knew there was only one way I could enjoy it completely. I bit my lip, wondering if Jasper would want me, of course he'll want you idiot, he's your mate. I looked up at him through my lashes, my bottom lip still firmly between my teeth and I saw his eyes darken. Lust emanated from him which made me smile.

I put my hands on either side of his face and pulled his lips to mine in a passionate kiss. He responded enthusiastically and I knew there was no way he would deny me tonight, I could feel how badly he wanted this.

Our kiss deepened as our tongues danced together. His hands found my pyjama top and they traced the skin of my stomach making me shiver. I moved so I was straddling his lap and began unbuttoning his shirt, pushing it off his shoulders quickly, taking my lips from his and trailing hot, wet kissed down his jaw, to his neck and chest. He growled, deep in his throat as I bit his skin over where his once beating heart lay.

Faster than I could catch, he flipped us over so his hips lay between my legs. He ripped my shirt in two, throwing the pieces to the floor and then staring at my naked chest. I was surprised when I didn't feel embarrassed and no blush embraced my cheeks. I knew he was staring because he found my naked breasts beautiful and it only made me want him more. I felt warmth spread between my legs and watched as he breathed deeply through his nose, taking in the scent of my arousal. He growl again as he kissed me, kneading my breast in the most tantalizing massage, pinching my hardened nipples as his tongue dominated mine.

The rest of our clothes ended up scattered around my bedroom. I moaned into Jaspers mouth as his cold fingers trailed lightly over my wet sex. He stroked me lightly as moans I could not restrain left my mouth. All too quickly his fingers were gone but replacing them was his hardened member.

I looked up into his eyes, feeling the slight hesitation radiate from him. I smiled. Kissing his lips softly I whispered.

"I love you Jasper."

"I love you too Isabella, always."

We lost ourselves to passion that night. Making love to Jasper was my new favourite hobby, I didn't want this to end, didn't want to sleep until he was gone. I never knew that being with a man could make me feel so loved, so wanted, so complete, but being intimate with Jasper was an experience I would never give up.

We wrapped each other in love, passion and pleasure and it wasn't until the first light of day that we let reality take over once again. He wrapped his arms around me, pressing his naked body firmly into mine as talked me into slumber.

I woke up naked lying on Jasper's chest with a dull ache between my legs. The memory of the night before had stayed with me in my dreams and I smiled remembering the pleasure we had brought to each other.

I sighed and opened my eyes to look at the amazing man I called my soul mate. He smiled brightly back at me and tightened his arms around me.

"How are you feeling?" Jasper asked, kissing me with a passion we had only recently explored.

"A little sore, but a lot happy." His smile brightened, he was clearly delighted.

"You will be a little sore for a day or two but the more we have sex the easier it will become." I grinned but happened to catch a look at my bedside clock and sighed. It was half past ten and I knew Jasper would have to leave soon. Jasper saw what I was looking at and sighed with me. "I know, I'm not looking forward to today, but at least we have last night to think of." I smiled; yes I would be thinking about last night a lot!

He looked at me for another moment, he studied my entire body and I grinned, he was looking mighty fine himself being completely naked and all, I still couldn't believe how his manhood had fit inside me, surely it was too big. But, apparently not.

He smiled one last time before he stood and pulled me up with him.

"Your father left a few hours ago, and Rosalie and Emmett are waiting for us back at mine." I nodded knowing I was going to have to face the fact that Jasper was leaving. I grabbed some clean clothes and my bathroom bag then went for a shower. When I was completely clean, including my teeth, I went back into my bedroom to find Jasper, still shirtless, although he had his pants back on, staring at two pieces of fabric in his hands. I walked over to him to find that the fabric was my torn pyjama shirt.

"Yeah, collateral damage." I smiled up at him as he smirked.

"I'll buy you a new one." I shook my head and picked up his shirt.

"You don't need to, I have plenty more. " He went to grab his shirt but seemed to think about it again.

"You keep that, it might be nice for you to have something with my scent on it." I grinned up at him and brought the shirt up to my nose. Taking a deep breath I smiled brighter as his scent hit me.

"Thank you, maybe you should take something of mine." He grinned and picked up the top I'd worn the day before. He took a deep breath, like I had and sighed.

"I will." I put his shirt under my pillow and he put mine in my bag, telling me he'd retrieve it before he left, and then we left for his house.

The drive was silent but I was just happy for the close contact. When we arrived at his we found Emmett and Rosalie playing video games in the living room, I was surprised to see that Rosalie was winning and even more surprised because I don't think Emmett was letting her.

They looked up when we walked in and smiled at us.

"Hey guys." Spoke Rosalie with a kind smile towards us. Emmett was just about to say something but he took a deep breath and then boomed out a laugh.

"Ha, did you two lovebirds have fun last night?" He asked, winking at me then booming out a laugh again. I was surprised when the familiar heat didn't fill my cheeks and smiled up at Jasper.

"Yes Emmett, we did." I said, looking back at his shocked expression, which caused me to boom out a laugh of my own. Emmett looked at Jasper with a confused look on his face.

"What have you done to my little sister Jazz?" He asked and Jasper grinned down at me.

"Oh, you know, just shown her what true love really is, let her bloom and see her own potential." He kissed me passionately and Emmett told us to get a room. We pulled away from the kiss and Jasper pulled away from me. "I have to go pack." I nodded and settled on the couch next to Rosalie. She smiled at me so I smiled back, hoping this was a start for a friendship. Emmett disappeared upstairs, claiming that he was just going to help Jasper pack but I thought it was probably for something else, aka details of last night.

We were alone for a few minutes and I could hear Emmett and Jasper whispering but I couldn't tell what they were saying. After a few more minutes Rosalie turned to me.

"So, you and my brother." She stated.

"Yeah." I said back.

She stared at me for a moment so I didn't lose eye contact. "I prefer you with Jasper."

"Thanks." Before the conversation could go any further the boys came back down.

"Okay, I'm all ready to go." I nodded, really hating this moment. We all followed Jasper to his garage and watched as he put his things in the boot of his car. I passed him my shirt from my bag and he smiled putting it on the passenger seat. He looked at me for a long minute before he scooped me up for a hug.

"You've got your key for here right?" He asked and I nodded, thinking that if I opened my mouth I'd just cry. He put me down and kissed me. I kissed him back with as much love as I could before he pulled away with a pained look on his face. I could feel that he really didn't want to go.

"How long are you going to be gone?" Rosalie asked, beating me to it.

"I don't know, a couple weeks maybe a month." I let out an involuntary sob, but pulled it together when Jasper looked at me even more worried. "I know this isn't ideal, but I promise I'll come home to you as soon as possible." I nodded and he kissed me again. I hated this. I didn't want him to go, he didn't want to go, why did he have to go? I knew why. Of course, but I didn't want it.

He pulled away one last time and got in his car. He rolled the window down, said goodbye to Rosalie and Emmett then smiled at me.

"I love you Bella."

"I love you too Jasper, always." And then he drove away.

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