Chapter 39 Before Or After The Pups
Jason was beautiful.
In fact, that was an understatement.
He was shorter then Alexander by at least five inches, possibly more.
His skin was white and looked like it was as soft as satin.
His eyes were a gorgeous, gold-flecked gray, and his hair was the color of golden-wheat, hanging down and loose in golden-waves to his ankles.
He looked like a delicate fairy-child as he moved around his backyard with a grace of motion to make even the angels envy him.
Yet, Alexander said that he was much stronger then he looked, and there was something in his eyes that made you believe that it was so.
Jacob was resting his head on Edward's chest, his brown eyes lazy with contentment at being enfolded in his vampire's arms, while Carlisle was talking to Alexander at the table where they still sat.
"So, how do you think Bella is taking all of this?" Jacob asked, gesturing between him and Edward to explain that he meant their relationship.
"I don't know. I haven't spoken to her since she went back to Phoenix, or since she came back. I got a new phone-number so that she couldn't call me, and I deleted her numbers from my speed-dial so that I wouldn't be tempted. Not that I am. Bella is pretty, but she's got nothing on you, baby. I glad that I gave you my innocence instead of her."
"I- What? You were a virgin?"
"Yes, I was."
"But… How?"
Edward smiled in reaction to Jake's look of incredulous-astonishment.
"Not everything is about sex, darling. Back then things were different. All about 'marriage first' and 'having children'. At least for the women. I had no idea back then that I would want other men instead of women. I never even considered it. It wasn't 'right' back then. Hell, it still isn't much better accepted now, but I have never met anyone who tempted me as much as you do, Jake."
"We might be having kids, and we're not married."
"No, but you imprinted on me, so we might as well be."
"Oh…"
Edward blinked at the tone in Jacob's voice, putting his hand under his chin to lift his head up gently, looking into his eyes.
"Jake?…"
"Yeah?"
"Do you want to marry me?"
"I-It doesen't matter," he stammered, blushing in embarrassment.
"I don't want to be pushy."
"Jake…" he said softly.
"Yes?"
"It's not being pushy, love. I want to marry you. Whether now or after the pups is up to you. I just want you to be happy."
"I… I'd like to before they come. Soon if we can."
"Sure we can, baby… Alice loves any excuse to plan a party. Unless you want to plan it with me?"
Jacob blinked, shuddering at the thought of giving Alice free-reign to plan his wedding to Edward.
"I'd like to plan it with you…"
"Okay. We can do it together."
"As long as I don't have to wear a dress," Jacob joked, grinning.
Edward snorted at that, laughing as he tossled Jake's hair playfully.
"As interesting as that sounds, no, you're not wearing a dress, baby."
"Good."
"Yeah."
"So, what will we be wearing?"
"Hmm… How about a gold-suit for you? You'd look great in gold."
"Okay, cool. And for you?"
"Scarlet, I think. They'll look good together, don't you think?"
"Yes, they will. Very good. You know your colors."
Edward shrugged, grinning.
"Comes with being alive for as long as I have. You will someday to."
"I hope so."
"You will. We'll live happily ever after and have loads of children."
"Loads?" Jake inquired, his golden-brown eyes shining with amusement.
"Oh, yeah," Edward teased him.
"At least five to start with. How many do you want to have?"
"I don't know," Jacob answered seriously.
"Ask me again after the labor."
He was surprised when Edward inhaled sharply, his golden eyes burning.
"What? What did I say?"
"Labor. Oh god, I didn't even think of it."
"That is how babies are born," Jacob teased him, trying to lighten the mood.
"Yes, but… Oh god, you'll be in pain, Jake. And who knows how many you'll have at once?"
"I heal quickly. I know that it's going to hurt, but I can handle that. It'll be worth it, Edward."
"I know, but still-"
"Shh," Jacob soothed, moving his head to press a kiss to his left-hand, followed by the tip of each finger as he spoke softly.
"I love you. Nothing can or will ever change that. Not Bella, not the pack, and not the pain of baring our children. It's meant to be, darling."