Training was long and stressful for the next couple of days, and because of it, I only saw Bella very briefly. And that made me annoyed.

Peter, being the smug assed bastard he is, decided to rub in the fact he got to see Bella every day for hours on end. He came very close to being dismembered many times.

Luckily for him though, the weekend arrived quickly. And I finally would be able to hang with Bella.

'Mm.. Jay?' She asked, rubbing her eyes as she walked through our tent door.

'Hey gorgeous. You tired?' I asked, as I closed my book. She nodded and yawned.

'Exhausted. Peter Pan and Charlie Brown want to know if you're ready to go?' She asked. I smiled at her nicknames.

'You bet.' I stood up and we walked to the stables.

'Jazzman! Hells Bells!' Peter greeted, as he handed me Baron's reigns.

'Peter Pan!' Bella beamed at him. He laughed.

'Bella-Bean!' He grinned.

'Peter Parker!' She shot back.

'Jizzabella!' She giggled, and whacked him around the head.

'Pervert.' She smiled, climbing on Baron.

'That wasn't a very good nickname.' He told her.

'It wasn't supposed to be. You just are a pervert.' She smiled, wrapping her arms around my waist.

'We can continue this at home you know. Bella's tired, and I would like to get home sometime today.' I sighed. I'd had such a busy week, I just wanted to get home and relax with my girl. Peter, sensing my mood, started moving and soon we were cantering home.

'You okay Jay?' Bella asked quietly as we rode.

'Just stressed.' I admitted. She kissed my neck and rubbed my arm comfortingly.

'I know something that will relax you.' She said. 'We'll do it at home.' She told me. I almost choked.

'What?' I asked, in disbelief.

'What? Oh Shit! I didn't.. Oh fuck, shit.' She mumbled. 'I didn't mean it like that. Sorry, no sex today.' She joked. I relaxed slightly.

'Then what did you mean?' I asked.

'Well, when I was human I used to be great at giving massages. And seeing as you're so tense, I was gonna give you one. Well, if you want one that is.' She told me.

'I'd love one B. So, so fucking much it's unbelievable.' I told her honestly.

'Good. Well that's the plan then. Massage you then sleep.' She smiled against my neck.

'Mmm... Sounds good.' I agreed. 'Although, the sex sounded better.' I joked.

'You're as bad as Peter!' She giggled, slapping my arm. 'No sex.'

We spent the rest of the 15 minute ride in silence, just enjoying each other's company.

Bella immediately perked up though, as soon as we were outside. She was grinning from ear to ear.

'Is it weird that I love this place so much, and I've only ever been here once?' She asked me, as she hopped off Baron.

'Not really. Char's an awesome ass designer.' I smiled, as I handed Baron's reigns to Peter.

'I know. She's incredible. But it's more than that. I just feel... At home here. Comfortable, you know?' She told me as I walked her up the stairs to my room.

'So you lay down, and I'll do the rest.' She beamed up at me, and I did as she wished.

I felt Bella crawl on the bed, and soon she was straddling my waist.

'Okay, tell if something feels bad. I might be a bit rusty.' She said. She started to rub soothing circles into my back, and I immediately moaned.

'That feels so fucking good B.' She, encouraged, pressed a little bit harder. Then she started working her way down my back, rubbing and soothing. I was moaning quite frequently, and I could tell she was pleased with her work.

I heard her yawn a couple of times, and when she had massaged down to my feet, she stopped.

'Feeling better?' She asked, laying down next to me. I beamed at her then nodded.

'That was incredible. I think that might have to become a weekly thing.' I grinned cheekily.

'Mmm... If you're lucky.' She smiled, as she pushed some hair back from my face.

I held the covers open for her. 'C'mon, you're tired, so sleep.' She did as I said, and climbed into bed.

'You're gonna stay... Right Jay? Like last time?' She asked. I smiled softly and nodded.

'Sure... If you want.' I climbed under the covers with her. She wiggled herself into my arms.

'Night Jay...' She mumbled as she pressed a soft kiss to my clavicle, before drifting off. I listened as her breathing evened out.

I held her for a good 5 hours, before the temptation got too much to handle. I pulled back slightly and took in her beautiful face in.

Her pale skin, her heart-shaped face, her slightly out of proportion mouth, her cute button nose, her long eyelashes and last, but certainly not least, her gorgeous cascading brown hair. She truly was beautiful... And she was mine.

I couldn't help the sudden wave of pride that swept through me. She was all mine... Well, she would be, once I told her.

Looking at her once again, I couldn't resist the urge to lean down and kiss her lips... So lightly, as if it were a feather that touched her. Then I realised what I was doing, and pulled away. Slowly and carefully, I released her from my arms and slipped out of the bed, and down the stairs. I was out the door straight away.

I started to walked around the house until I reached the back. Here, the garden backed on to a big lake. Because of the water, the banks and surrounding areas were teaming with life. The flowers and grass were all healthy.

The steady sound of the water was relaxing and peaceful.

This is where I always came to think. It was just so soothing.

I found my favourite rock to sit on, and sat on it Indian-style. I let my fingers fiddle with the grass beside me.

How could I have let my guard down? Every time I saw her, the urge to kiss her, claim her, increased tenfold. But each time I put up a shield, and resisted. Except this time.

She just looked so beautiful sleeping – Happy, Calm, Relaxed. She truly was gorgeous.

Even so, I shouldn't have kissed her. I should have been strong enough to resist. I was so stupid. I don't even know if she likes me back!

I groaned and rubbed my face, then ran my hands through my wavy hair. I was so caught up in my thoughts, I didn't hear her approaching.

'Jay?' A small voice asked. I looked up, and saw the woman who possessed my thoughts. I smiled at her.

'Hey B.' I whispered, and patted the space next to me. She danced over and sat down, leaning her head on my shoulder.

'Where were you? I woke up, and you were gone.' She frowned.

'Sorry kitten. I just had some thinking to do.' I replied, fiddling with her hair.

'I could tell. I called your name 5 times before you responded.' She told me. 'It's gorgeous out here.' She whispered, as we watched the sun rise above the lake.

'Mm.. I know. It's why I like coming here to think.' I told her. We were silent for a few minutes.

'What's on your mind Jay?' She asked, as she looked up at me with her dark eyes.

'Nothing much.' I responded.

'Bullshit.' She frowned. 'Jasper, you really think you can lie to me?' She asked.

I sighed. 'How did you know?'

'Easy. You don't normally think 'bout things. You're impulsive. The fact you're caught up in your thoughts says something's wrong.' She told me. I was impressed she had picked up on that. 'So spill, now.' She demanded.

I sighed, and got up. I started pacing in front of her. She watched me, worried. 'Okay... If I tell you, you have to promise not to freak out.' I made her promise. She looked confused, but nodded slightly. I took a deep breath. Well, it's now or never.

'Okay, have you ever heard the story of soul mates? ' I asked her.

'You mean, the one where everyone was born with 2 heads, 4 arms and 4 legs, but God punished them by splitting them in half?' She asked. I nodded.

'Yeah, that one. Well, I don't know if that story is true, but it is to some extent.' She furrowed her brow, and tilted her head to the side slightly.

'Vampires all have a soul mate. Every single one of them. And the love between mates... They love they have, or the love they could have is... Mind blowing. It's like nothing else on the planet. Once you have found your mate, gravity doesn't hold you to the earth anymore. You mate does. The bond between them is incredible – It's so strong, and forms so quickly. They're destined to be together forever.' I told her.

'Like Peter and Char?' She asked.

'Yeah, exactly like Peter and Char.' I confirmed.

'So, why are you telling me this? And why are so worried?' She asked confused.

I took another deep breath, and ran my hands through my hair one last time, before moving in front of her. I kneeled slowly and took her hand in mine.

'Bella sweetheart, I... I think... We are mates.' I told her slowly, staring right into her eyes.

She gasped softly. 'Really?' She whispered.

'I think so. So do Pete and Char. It's the only reason I can think of to explain why I care about you so much, so quickly.' I told her honestly.

'You're my soul mate?' She asked. I bit my lip and nodded. 'And I'm your soul mate?' I smiled at how that sounded, and nodded again. 'Oh.' Oh? Shit, that doesn't sound good.

She looked hopeful, confused and happy all at the same time. Then only confusion was left. 'Wait. Can I ask you something?' She asked. My heart dropped, but I swallowed and nodded.

'Whatever you want, gorgeous.' I promised.

She smiled briefly. 'Does this mean I can kiss you?' She asked. I laughed in relief.

'That's it? Shit B, I was shitting myself just then. I thought you were gonna turn me down.' I chuckled, as I squeezed her hands.

'Never Jay!' She told me. 'So can I kiss you?' She asked hopefully.

'No.' I told her, watching as her face fell. 'You can't, because I'm gonna kiss you.' Before she had a chance to reply my lips were on hers.

I sighed at the contact and moved closer to her. My hands moved slowly up her body, one resting on her waist and the other tangling itself into her beautiful hair. Her own hands moved into my hair, pulling me even closer.

After a while, I decided to take the kiss further. I nipped lightly on her lip, before running my tongue along it, signalling I wanted to be let into her mouth. She soon let me in, and our tongues began to rub each other tenderly.

I moved my hands off her waist, and out of her hair, and cupped both of her cheeks before pulling away slightly. I rested my forehead against hers, and stared lovingly into hers eyes.

I smiled a sloppy smile. 'You don't know how long I've wanted to do that.' I told her, chuckling.

'I think I do.' She smiled as she reached for my hands, and intertwining them with her own. I moved off the ground and sat down next to her. She turned and kissed me again, before resting her head on my shoulder.

'Forever?' She asked.

'Forever.' I whispered.

So... Yah...

In this chapter it gets a lot more exciting..

I didn't really want to have to skip the training, but.. Otherwise it would have dragged on.

Anyway, please review! It means so, so much! (:

Rachel x.x.x