Chapter 8: Falling In Love
I laid in the dark reflecting on all the latest developments of my life. I was no longer getting married, nor was I was with Edward anymore. If this was two weeks ago I would have been devastated. I used to believe that life meant nothing without Edward. How foolish of me to believe so.
As for my developing relationship with Jasper, I felt my cheeks burn. The feeling was indescribable. For one I knew he was the one I will spend the rest of my life with. Thanks to my own personal fortune teller.
I sighed deeply gripping snickers tightly. It was only a matter of time. I fell asleep with only thoughts of my new relationship. Could it get any better?
The next morning I woke up feeling refreshed and eager to see what the day would have in store. I ran and took a shower and dressed settling on a pair of fitted jeans and an aqua colored short sleeved button up linen top.
I walked down the spiral stairs into the living room to be greeted by my favorite big brother Emmett sill practicing his boxing skills to challenge Jasper. My heart leapt just at the thought of his name.
"What's got your heart all in a flutter?" Emmett asked punching away. "Oh nothing, nothing at all." I said giggling. I felt like a little school girl. Emmett grunted and turned off the game and sat beside me looking mischievously.
"So I've noticed you've been spending a lot of time with a certain someone lately." I gave him the "What you talking 'bout" look.
"Sweet little Bella. I just want you to know that I got my eye on Mr. Rodeo and just so you know that I'm in your corner. And if he hurts you in any way…" He slammed his fist into his palm causing me to jump.
"Uh that's refreshing to know Em…thanks." I said quickly getting up and heading into the kitchen. There was a plate set up with Belgian waffles and sitting beside my seat was the vampire who haunted my every thought. I happily sat beside him and grabbed my fork.
"Good morning." Jasper said greeting me with his brilliant smile. "Good morning I replied happily before digging into my breakfast. "Where is the rest of the family?" I asked wondering why I haven't seen Esme, Carlisle or Alice.
Well Esme and Carlisle are out hunting and Alice went to meet Brian. She wants us to meet up at the mall after your done eating." I rolled my eyes and shook my head. "Poor Brian she's gonna end up scaring him away once he sees just how much shopping Alice can do."
Jasper laughed. "I really feel for the poor kid." I took another bite of my waffle savoring every bite. "I've never seen a human eat so slowly." Jazz joked. I shot him a look. "It's just sooo good." I replied finishing up. "I'm shocked you didn't lick the plate."
"That reminds me." I joked getting up and washed my plate. "Ok let's go meet the two love birds." I said skipping to where Jasper now stood. He paused for a moment looking me over. I stopped as well.
"What?" I asked. He simply smiled placing his hand on the small of my back. "I've never felt you so happy." He replied leading me to the garage. "Well I have you to thank for that Jasper." I caught the grin that briefly appeared on his face.
"Really Bella I haven't done anything." I rolled my eyes I turned and looked at him seriously. "You and I know that's a lie. You have done so much… You stood up for me when I couldn't do it from myself. You saved me from making a big mistake."
I wanted to go further and say that he loved me and made me feel things I never thought existed. If only he knew just how deep my feelings went for him. Could he feel it? I was tired of waiting. I was stupid for making him wait. It had only been a week and already I was crazy for him.
I took his hand and placed it over my beating heart. I looked into his deep honey eyes like always so filled with love and adoration. "Do you feel what I feel for you?" I asked softly. "Jasper my heart beats for you. Every moment of every day, I spend it thinking of you. I truly can't spend another moment apart from you."
He was silent. I began to panic regretting putting my heart out there. "I'm sorry Bella don't feel bad It's just…I've been waiting for so long for you to say that." He closed the space between us causing my heart to accelerate.
Jasper cupped my chin tilting it upward to look at him. "I love you Bella." He said then slowly leaned in and pressed his lips gently on mine. I opened my mouth to deepen the kiss as Jasper pushed me against the car pressing our bodies together.
His kisses weren't at all like Edwards. For one he wasn't as cautious as Edward and definitely had no boundaries. Witch was a relief. And two …it just felt right. He pulled away and kissed my lips one more time smiling and looking deeply into my eyes. I sighed, finally feeling complete.
"I've been waiting so long to so that." He said. His smile grew wider but faded when he heard his phone ring. "Yes Alice?" He answered annoyed. I couldn't help but giggle.
"Relax we're leaving now. And stop spying on us." He replied before hanging up and opening my door. In less than a minute we were driving towards the mall to meet the latest addition to the family that I loved so dearly.
"Jazz, Bella you're finally here." Alice greeted once she saw us. Beside her sat a boy with curly light brown hair that he kept short. He was almost my complexion just a shade or two darker. He had the clearest blue eyes I've ever seen. He was tall and lean but yet muscular. Almost like Jasper but yet of course my Jasper was perfect. I liked the sound of that my Jasper. I smiled internally.
"Bella Jazz I'd like you to meet my boyfriend Brian. Bri this is my brother Jasper and his girlfriend Bella." Alice beamed. I didn't need to be an empath to know just how excited she was.
"It's great to finally meet you Brian." I said shaking his hand. It was so warm and soft. I had to bite my tongue so I won't yell out "Finally someone like me!" So instead I just smiled brightly. "It's nice to meet you Brian Alice has been talking nonstop about you." Jasper said shaking Brian's hand. Alice shot him a look.
We all had a seat. And Jasper began to fire questions at Brian. Alice managed to pull me away from the interrogation and walked to the bathroom. "What's wrong Alice?" I asked. She seemed nervous. "I'm going to tell him tonight." She replied. "So soon Alice maybe you should give it more time."
"I don't have much time Bella …I had a vision last night…of me turning him we was in an accident. I…I just want him to have the choice Jasper didn't." "What do you mean?" She looked up at me with sadden eyes I'm sure she would of cried had she still been human.
"When Jasper and I met at the bar in Philadelphia, I told him about the vision I had of us and…I guess you could say our relationship was forced. With Jasper knowing the outcome of our fate we didn't allow our love to grow to its full potential.
We were partners but not never a true couple like Esme and Carlisle or Rose and Emmett. Of course I know the reason why now, I just don't want to repeat that mistake again." I hugged her tightly. "It's going to be ok Alice. You've seen it yourself. He will accept you. That boy is crazy for you or else I'm sure he would of ran out the mall once he seen you shop." We both laughed.
"Thanks sis." She said sighing. "Anytime." I simply replied. "So you and Jazz are finally together huh?" I couldn't hide my smile. "Yes." I happily replied. "Well it's about time." She cheered clapping her hands and bouncing around.
"Alice Jasper makes me feel so happy and content…I'm just so excited. It feels as if everything is where it's supposed to be." I said looking at her. She grinned widely. "I'm so happy for you guys. I had sense the change in Jasper when we got back from Italy." I was shocked.
"Since then?" I asked Alice nodded. "Remember you were so blinded by Edward's love you would have never noticed." I was shocked. Jasper has been waiting for me since Italy? "Let's go check and see if my human is still alive." She joked. We walked back to the table to be greeted by our other halves.
"How was your girl talk?" Jasper asked as I took my seat beside him. He kissed my temple and wrapped his arm around me. "The same as your manly talk." I replied earning a giggle from Alice. "Bri don't forget tonight at seven at my place." Alice reminded. "I won't sweetie I'll be there." He said kissing her cheek. "Aww" I cooed.
"Sorry." I said once meeting Alice death glare. "So Bella, Alice told me your father is chief Swan." Brian said turning his attention to me. "Yea do you know him?"
"Who doesn't? My dad was on the force with him before he left about two years ago. They are pretty good friends." "Ok that's cool." I said watching Alice from the corner of my eye. She took a deep breath. "Brian why don't we head to Bloomingdales I think I saw a shirt that would look great on you."
Brian shot us a "save me" look. "That's all yours pal." Jasper said laughing. Alice practically dragged him out the food court.
"She going to tell him isn't she?" Jasper asked. I just nodded my head. "He's going to get into an accident and she wants him to know who she is before it happens." I explained. "I hope he doesn't bail out…I've never seen Alice so happy not even when there's a half off sale at Nordstrom." I giggled.
"Alice deserves to be happy." I said with a sigh. "We all do sweetheart." He said kissing my neck. A jolt of guilt pulsed through me. Everyone including Edward. "What's wrong darlin'?" Jasper asked worriedly. "When Edward finds out about us he-""You shouldn't worry about that love, Edward ruined your relationship and he's gonna have to except that. He can't hurt you any more, I won't allow it." He said sternly. In the back of my mind I was praying he would keep his word.
APOV:
I have never been so nervous in my life. Not even when I first met Jasper. It was hard letting him go after being together for so many years, but we were just two friends who loved each other. The chemistry we once had fizzled and he began falling for Bella.
At first I tried to ignore it justifying it as if I was just imagining things but then the visions began and Jasper and Bella started to grow closer…and then it was as clear as day. I knew that if there was someone for Jasper then there had to be someone out there for me. I never in a million years would have thought I'd find my other half in a human.
Although I must say it's an incredible feeling just too simply touch him. Now I knew why Edward was so miserable. Although he truly needed to relax. Edward was always so uptight until he met Bella…when he finds out he'll flip.
"Sweetie are you ok?" Brian asked. His voice was like liquid velvet. "No." I replied. It's now or never. I coached myself. "There are some things I need to tell you before you meet the rest of my family." I said hesitantly. "Is this about you being a vampire?" He asked softly in barley a whisper. Ok that took me by surprise. "How …How did you know? I asked skeptically.
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