Hey, I know it's been a long time again, but I have my GCSEs and I have maths, English and Biology this week, they're the worst :/ But, after Wednesday I've got half term, so you'll get more updates, then after my exams are over I'm free aaaall summer (Y) Enjoy and review!!
'So you changed your mind about not telling anyone?' I asked Jasper as he drove me to school. He appeared to have had a change of heart since last night.
'No.' He said without elaborating. I looked over at him expectantly, so he continued. 'I still don't want my family to know. I trust Edward not to tell them, but I don't want them to know.' He wasn't looking at me, but straight ahead. I knew he didn't need to concentrate that much on the road.
'Then how come you let my mum see? She's not stupid, it's not really the kind of thing one friend does with another.' I glared across at him.
'I don't mind her knowing. Just not people at school, ok? As soon as others find out Ruby will be right in there wanting gossip. Just leave it ok?' He looked at me then and I couldn't refuse, his eyes saw right through me. He looked away and I could control myself again. I crossed my arms over my chest and huffed. There was a silence in the car for the rest of the journey as both of us were too stubborn to apologise.
When we reached school I got straight out of the car without thanking him and left straight for my lessons. I didn't want to speak to him right now. I had no idea why I had become so cross with him, but I couldn't help it. I wanted people to know about us, but Jasper refused.
At lunch Lucy picked up on my bad mood.
'What's up with you? You haven't moved for the last ten minutes, you're just staring at Jasper and huffing.' I could hear Lucy, but I wasn't paying attention. 'Hello, earth to Beth?' She waved a hand in front of my eyes.
'Sorry,' I said, changing my focus and returning to play aimlessly with my food.
'What's up?' Lucy repeated. I contemplated telling her everything. It would serve Jasper right. Besides she was my best friend, I hated keeping things from her.
'Nothing,' I decided last minute that I couldn't tell her. Sure I was annoyed at Jasper, but I had said I wouldn't tell.
'Mmm, I'm sure.' She said raising her eyebrow at me. 'Well, whatever, I have to get to my next lesson.' She said walking away, but still looking at me sceptically. I picked up my tray to follow her and headed to Physics.
As I entered the classroom, Jasper was already there. He was flicking through his Physics textbook. If I wasn't in a huff with him I would have made a comment about how much of a geek he was, but I wasn't in the mood. I sat down next to him in silence and waited for class to start. Just before the teacher came in, the boy in the seat in front, Will, one of Brandon' friends, turned around, putting his elbows on my desk and leaning on his hands.
'Hey Beth, Jasper,' he said, smiling to me and nodding to acknowledge Jasper beside me. I noticed how Jasper seemed to have gained a few inches in height and width, as he sat up and broadened his shoulders. He suddenly looked a lot more intimidating. I think Will must have noticed it too, as he ever-so-slightly leaned away from Jasper's side of the desk. 'So Beth, I was wondering if you wanna go to the cinema this weekend, there's quite a few new films out, wanna see one?' Will had just asked me on a date. In front of Jasper. He was a dead man. I tried to look at Jasper out of the corner of my eye. All his muscles were tense and suddenly his text book was much less interesting than our conversation. If looks could kill, Will would be long dead.
I could feel sudden negativity coursing through me, aimed at Will. I knew exactly where it was coming from. I was sure I could hear a slight growl from the throat of my neighbour. I tried to elbow him sharply under the desk, but only managed to get myself a bruise. Somehow I couldn't stop myself from saying what came out of my mouth. I instantly regretted it.
'I'd love to, Will.' He straightened up, becoming taller than Jasper as Jasper was still in his seat. Will had a look of victory on his face, yet I was frightened for him as I could feel the hatred and jealousy rolling off Jasper. I thought Jasper was about to stand up as well, but luckily for Will, the teacher came in and Will returned to his desk. Just before the lesson began, Will turned around and winked at me. Then I was certain of the growl emitting from Jasper. I turned to him, with a pleading look on my face.
'What was that? Are we suddenly no longer together? Sorry, I was unaware.' Jasper snarled at me while still facing the front. The look of anger on his face scared me.
'Well you don't want people to know, do you? It's the perfect cover; no one would ever suspect us!' I whispered back, trying to get Jasper on my side again.
'Oh really, that's why you said yes? I doubt it Beth.' He voice was barely audible it was so low.
'No Jasper, it wasn't the only reason. You're winding me up. You're making me keep secrets from my friends and I can't stand it. Plus if people think I'm single they're going to ask me out. You'll have to get over that unless you make it clear I'm taken.' I said angrily, crossing my arms and turning to face the front.
'Beth, I can get over people asking you out. But when you say yes? Too far. You're not going to the cinema with him.' I glared over to him open-mouthed.
'Oh, so now it's up to you, is it? You can't tell me what I will and won't do! I was going to cancel because I felt bad, but now? Now I'm definitely going! I was trying to help you, no one would guess we were going out if I was going to the cinema with Will, but clearly that doesn't work for you either does it.'
'Beth you are not going. I don't care what you say, it's not happening.' With that he slammed his book shut and left the class. We were barely twenty minutes in, but the teacher didn't say anything as he watched him storm out. Instead the whole class turned to look at me.
When Physics was over, I went out to the lot to see if his car was still here. Instead of finding Jasper's car I found Edward.
'Nice way to wind him up.' He said, sarcastically. I sighed.
'He wound me up first. Not my fault.' I said holding my hands up.
'Not your fault?' Edward asked me, 'Well, I wouldn't go that far, I'm pretty sure I heard you say 'I'd love to'.' Edward laughed.
'Well if you've been reading my thoughts, then you'll know that I wasn't planning on saying yes.' Edward chuckled again.
'Yeah, I know, but Jasper doesn't and after all, you did say yes...' He was still stupidly grinning at me, and I couldn't stop myself glaring back. 'He's gone to the woods; want me to cover for you in P.E.?' Edward was a saviour.
Edward had his answer from my thoughts, so as he turned away I set off at a run in the direction of the woods.
As I entered our clearing a voice came from somewhere I couldn't place.
'I thought you had a date with your new boyfriend.' Jasper growled at me. I still couldn't see him, so replied, looking into the trees around hoping to catch a glimpse of him.
'Jasper it's not like that. You know I don't have any feeling for him. Please Jasper. Where are you?' I pleaded with him. He was silent, so I continued. 'Jasper I know you want us to stay as a secret, so it's the perfect cover. You could come to the cinema and see that nothing was going on. You could even bring a date!' I hated the way it sounded, but it was only fair if I was doing this to him. 'Please Jasper. I'm doing this for you. I hope you realise that, and if not, I won't do it. I was just thinking of you.' I realised I was getting nowhere and turned away from the clearing. As I did, a cold hand gripped mine.
'Don't walk away from me again. Last time you near broke my heart.' I stopped myself from turning to face him as I knew I would have no control. I stood strong, with my back to him and waited for him to speak.
'Beth, I know you would never do anything to deliberately hurt me. I just can't bear the thought of you out with any guy other than me. That's the only reason I can't let you go.'
'So you still won't let me go?' I asked, keeping my voice soft, as not to annoy him.
'Beth, I can't.'
'That's it? Final? Why can't you be more understanding?' I asked, still keeping my voice low and quiet. I heard him sigh behind me.
'Because I love you, Beth.' I froze. That was not what I was expecting. But I knew that I loved him too. I turned around and threw my arms around him, pressing my body into his. He brought his head down to my level and kissed me full on the lips. He didn't hold back either, forcing my mouth open with his tongue. I hardly noticed as he lifted me off the ground to make kissing me easier. I pressed my body against his hard, cold one, but too soon Jasper was lowering me back to the floor and pulling his head away. I strained onto my tip-toes to reach him, but wasn't quite tall enough. He laughed at my efforts before laughing and kissing me on the forehead. He pulled me in close to his body.
'Ok, but you have to find me a suitable date. I'm not going to sit in the cinema on my own to watch my girlfriend on a date with another guy. That would make me an even bigger freak than I already am, you know with being a vampire and all.' He chuckled to himself, but it took me moment to process what he had said. He would let me go. I squeezed him around the waist.
'I know the perfect girl.' I said smiling to myself.