Houston... We Have A Mate
-JPOV-
I could feel Bella's shock and excitement rise the closer we got to my real home. I could feel my own tension melt away as well.
"I can't believe we're in Texas!" Bella said smiling.
"I take it you haven't been here?" I asked.
"No, but I have always wanted to... and it's with a real Texas cowboy, it can't get any better." she told me.
"You know what they say about Texas don't you?" I asked.
"Not really what?" she asked.
"Everything is bigger in Texas." I said bringing out my Texas draw.
I did hear Bella take a quick intake of a breath but didn't think much about it.
-BPOV-
It took all my control not to overreact at the moment Jasper used his Texas accent. It seemed to me that Jasper was so different away from Alice and the family. Here I was sitting in his truck that is so beautifully designed with a horse head painted on the hood. When I asked about it Jasper got a very sentimental look on his face.
"That's a painting of my horse from the war." he told me.
I realized then he wasn't like any of the other Cullen's since he remembered details of his human life. A few hours more and were pulling into Houston.
-JPOV-
As I drove into Houston towards home I wondered what Peter and Charlotte would think of Bella. And I still wasn't totally sure if bringing Bella with me was a good idea. But I couldn't help but feel my own excitement go up as I drove up the driveway of the Whitlock Sugar Plantation.
"Welcome home, Bella." I told her smiling.
"Where are we Jazz?" Bella asked.
"My family home, none of the Cullen's have ever been here." I answered.
"And you wanted to share this with me!" Bella said shocked.
"Yes, out of everyone Bella, you have made me feel more like myself in years. Are you ready to meet Peter and Charlotte?" I asked.
"Of course Jazz." she said smiling.
"Good, because we are here." I told her.
-PPOV-
I couldn't believe that the Major was finally coming home and with a new friend that he said that even me and Charlotte can trust her. And I do trust him quite a lot I hope that she is better than Alice. I knew that my brother couldn't really be himself when he was married to her. Jasper is an old-fashioned southern gentleman. But I wouldn't advise pissing him off ever. But also he is very protective of those that he cares about. And I get a feeling Bella is one of these people. I heard Jasper's truck pull in so I decided to wait by the door.
"Char, hun they are here!" I yelled at my mate.
"Hold your horses Peter I'm coming." Charlotte called back.
After a few minutes there was a knock at the door. Peter opened the door to see his brother and Bella.
"Peter, Charlotte, this is Bella Swan." as Jasper introduced Bella.
"Nice too meet you both." Bella said not even reacting to their blood red eyes.
"You to Bella." they said surprised to her non reaction. And Peter shook Bella's hand.
-JPOV-
The moment that Peter took Bella's hand I knew he found out something by the look on his face. I hope he would pull me aside later on and tell me whatever it is. Peter doesn't see anything like Alice but he just senses things that are pure fact. As my friends were chatting with Bella I took the chance to look around my house pleased to see reminders of my life here. I could almost see my family walking the halls. What was weird though I could see Bella and I living here with Peter and Charlotte.
-BPOV-
I could see Jasper living here before he was turned. The house was simply decorated and I couldn't wait to take a tour of the house.
"Peter for goodness sake...let Bella breathe, don't you think that she wants a tour of the house." Charlotte told Peter.
"Oh, sorry Bella, I should have thought of that sooner." Peter said.
"It's alright, but yes I would love a tour." Bella said.
"Well, no one knows the house better than Jasper." Charlotte replied.
"Really is that true Jazz?" Bella asked.
-JPOV-
If I could have blushed I think I would have.
"As I said, this used be my home before the war." I reminded her.
"Thank you for bringing me home Jasper, this place is amazing." Bella thanked me.
"Come on, I will show you around." taking her hand.
"Alright." she said smiling.
I had the best time showing Bella around the plantation. Every time we came across a picture Bella asked questions about the people in them. This is really the first time I have been this comfortable talking about my family with anyone. So many forgotten stories came from my memory banks, and Bella was taken by each and every one. We were gone for hours on end, by the time we met up with Peter and Charlotte again it way past nightfall. I hoped my talk with Peter would happen after Bella went to bed that night.
-PPOV-
After Jasper and Bella got back from the house tour we watched a movie until Bella fell asleep. So the Major carried her up to her room. Then I knew I had to talk to Jasper about what I know. As I told Charlotte earlier Bella is perfect for the Major. She couldn't wait to see how it turns out between those two. And if I was really honest with myself I couldn't wait either.
As Jasper came down he caught my eye and nodded. I just shook my head yes. Charlotte knew that we needed to talk.
"Well, Major let's talk." I said.
"Alright Peter." Jasper agreed.
"First of all, I really like Bella. She is very understanding isn't she?" I asked.
"Yes, she is and she doesn't care about any of our pasts." he agreed.
"That's good to know, Major. Seeing the information I have for you." I told him.
"Which is?" he asked.
"It's about you and Bella." teasing him.
"Peter come on just tell me." he pleaded.
"Alright, Bella is your true mate Major." I told him.
"Wow, I need to really think about what to do now. Because I have been feeling something since coming here, I just need to figure out what it is." he told me.
"You have the time now... use it Jasper." I said.
"I will, but please no word of this to Bella yet I will tell her myself when it's the best time." he asked me.
"Ok, as long as you tell her at some point." I said.
He agreed and went off to figure out his heart. I wonder how long it will take the true mates to get together and what will happen next.