I don't own Twilight. Okay, the Christmas tree is up, and I smell the lovely scent of pine as I'm writing this. The fact that it's already December is freaking me out. I need to shop!

This is a slash story with m/m lemons involved and language. If you're under 18 or that's not your thing, please just hit the red X.

There will be alternate POV's every day. They are both pretty damn talkative now!

Reviewer of the day goes to…. mw138 who said, "While I completely understand why Jasper is pissed, he really needs to calm down. Beating up Jacob is only going to do more harm than good. It may feel good for a couple of minutes, but the consequences could potentially ruin what he has with Edward. It's sweet that Jasper is so fiercely protective of Edward, but he needs to gain better control of his anger. It probably wouldn't be an issue if there weren't so many sluts in that town. LOL I guess there's nothing else to do out there in the country. LOLOLOL!" That is so true! Must be why our teen pregnancy rate is through the roof! lol I agree that Jasper needs to control his anger a bit, although seeing Jacob getting his ass kicked would be nice. :)

Chapter 53 - Soothe

J-

Driving away, I know I can't go to Peter's. I'm too damn upset and he'll only ask questions why.

I drive around town just trying to get my thoughts together and calm down. Seeing Jacob standing there beside Edward turns me into someone I'm not particularly proud of.

I think I'm a pretty nice guy actually. I mean, I'm not a bully, and I've never really gotten into any fights. My anger has never been an issue at all…. until now.

Now, just one look at Jacob Black, and I want to hurt him and make him suffer. I know that I love Edward more than anything, and I guess this just goes to prove that. I will protect what's mine, and it's very clear to me that Jacob's trying to take what is mine.

I hear my phone go off and pull into the gas station. I need to fill up anyway with all the driving I've been doing today. $3.49 a gallon fucking sucks!

I smile when I see the text is from Edward. I knew he couldn't leave me alone for long, and I honestly didn't want him to. I just needed to calm down and get out of there before he got into trouble with his though his dad

Reading through his text, I don't even realize my hands are shaking until my phone is on the floor from falling out of them.

How dare he say those things to Edward? Even if we weren't together, who the hell just says shit like that to other people? Maybe flirting with other guys is a lot different than with girls, because I can't imagine that being fucking normal.

I should see if Jacob is bi and get him together with Rose. Hell, they'd make the perfect pair.

Fucking whores.

I need to call him and see if all this is true. I need to hear his voice.

Three texts and eight missed calls later, I'm losing my shit. Where the hell is he? Is he in trouble with his dad? Did he get his phone taken away?

Did Jacob come back?

I'm going to try one more time, and then I'm going back over there. I don't give a fuck what his father says.

He finally answers the phone, and it's all true. He actually said those things to my boy.

I don't mean to hang up on Edward, but I can't talk and drive at the same time, and I want to find that piece of shit as soon as possible.

I pull out of the gas station without even bothering to fill up.

I'm on a mission to find and destroy that short, little piece of shit. He's going to remember never to talk to my boyfriend after I get through with him.

Wait….. he's my boyfriend.

Jacob's not stupid. He'll know that we're together if I confront him, especially since he's already figured out that Edward is gay.

I take a couple of deep breaths and try to calm myself down. I need to think this through before I ruin everything.

I know the one person who can calm me and make me stronger at the same time.

I need to see my boy.

.

E-

I'm pacing around my room. What the hell does he think he's doing? Is he going to just walk up to Jacob and start throwing punches? Is he going to tell him not to talk to me?

I keep calling Jasper's cell and it goes to voicemail every time. I love him protecting me, but this will most certainly out us both and maybe even get Jasper in trouble. I just can't let that happen.

I quietly walk down the stairs and into the kitchen. Dad is still snoring away, thank God.

"Hey, mom. Can I run out for a while? I need to talk to Jasper about tomorrow, and he's in town. I'll only be gone for a little while."

She walks up and grabs my hand.

"Sweety, you go right ahead. If your father wakes up, I'll tell him I had you run to the store for something I need."

She hands me a package of chocolate chips and winks.

"Thanks, mom. You saved my life!"

She laughs and waves as I walk out the back door. I don't know what I'd do, if I didn't have her there to love me. She's what keeps me sane while having to live with him.

I jump in the car, and am about to pull out when my phone rings.

It's Jasper.

I'm almost scared to answer it, so afraid of what he's done.

"Baby?"

"Yeah, it's me. Is there any way you can meet me so we can talk? I just need to see you, please Edward."

He sounds so desperate and broken. I can't stand to hear him this way.

"I was just pulling out of my driveway now. I was going to come and find you."

He sighs heavily into the phone. What the hell happened?

"I'm sorry I made you worry, angel. I'm fine, but I need to be with you. Can you remember where the schoolyard is and meet me there?"

"I'm leaving now. I'll be there in 5 minutes."

"Thanks, baby."

He hangs up before I can say goodbye.

I pull out and get to the school as fast as I can. It's not that big of a town, so it's really easy to find the schoolyard again. It looks totally different in the light of day.

I pull up, and see him already there sitting in his truck. His head is down and his forehead is leaning against the steering wheel.

I don't waste any time. I jump out of the Volvo, and open the passenger side door. He doesn't move after I get in.

There so many questions I want to ask him, but I wait until he's ready to talk.

"I didn't do it, Edward. I didn't go and find him."

"Oh, Jasper! I'm so glad."

He looks up then, and some of his anger is back.

"Glad? You're glad that I can't defend you like I want to. Glad that he can just say shit like that to you, and I can't do a damn thing about it?"

"No, I'm glad you didn't get hurt most of all. And I'm also glad you didn't find him and let him know you're gay before you're ready for that information to be known by everyone in the whole damn town!"

He looks up at me then, and has a small smile on his face.

"Fuck, you're so hot when you're all worked up and feisty."

I laugh then, because I'm so relieved he's not hurt and angry with me about what I said.

"I know you're right, Edward. That's why I stopped myself from finding him, but I can't stand that I can't defend you. I want to be your protector, baby. I don't want anyone to think they can have you."

Damn, he's a sweetheart. I couldn't love him more than I do right now.

I reach over and grab his hand. I know we can't do anything else, but I have to touch him.

"Jasper, I fucking love when you get possessive of me. That makes me want to attack you and do many dirty, dirty things to your dick."

He just squeezes my hand and smirks at me.

"But you know, I've been taking care of myself for a very long time. I know you don't want to hear this, but that asshole isn't the first to hit on me, and baby, he probably won't be the last."

He doesn't like the sound of that at all. I can hear him growling low, and it's making me hard.

"Jacob will just have to learn to take no for an answer. I can handle him. He wants a quick piece of ass. He'll get tired of being rejected and move on. Don't let him ruin everything."

He's looking at me so intensely. I know he wants to move closer so he can hold me, because I want the same exact thing.

"When we're away at college, the first guy that hits on you, I'm kicking his fucking ass."

I burst out laughing and so does he. All the tension of the day is starting to melt away, and I know we're going to be a stronger couple getting through what we have today.

"Agreed. We can go out to a club, and if some big, beefy top comes up and tries to dance with me, you can beat him up, and I won't say a word."

I'm still giggling, but Jasper has stopped suddenly. I look over at him, and he has a confused expression on his face.

"Top?"

Oh fuck, how the hell do I explain this to him?

Well, I think Jasper made the right choice here. I'm not saying Jake won't get his comeuppance at a later date, though. :) So Jasper needs a little GayMan 101! I think Edward is just the right teacher, don't you?

It was fun to read all the opinions last night and today. Most wanted Jasper to chill out, but there were a few that wanted Jake's ass kicked! haha I enjoyed reading them all. Thank you!

See you tomorrow!