Chapter two

BPOV

It wasn't long before we were in the airport and being shuffled onto the plane. The whole car ride there, I could not stop thinking about Edward and what he was about to do. Alice's visions were uncertain. Edward kept changing his mind and we had to hope we would make it in time. While Alice spoke with Carlisle about what was happening, Jasper kept me calm.

The airport was packed with people and I wondered if Jasper was having any difficulties. As we walked into the plane, he grabbed my hand.

"Stop worrying about me, I'm fine."

I was shocked that he knew I was worried about him, but then again he was an empath. His eyes were a golden topaz color, and I knew he must have hunted before coming to see me.

We took our seats on the plane, first class of course. Alice sat in front of us, telling Jasper to stay with me. It was strange having Jasper this close. He had always kept his distance from me, and after what happened at my birthday, I never thought he would come near me again.

Being this close to Jasper was a little unnerving. I never noticed how incredibly attractive he was. He was more built than Edward was, and his golden hair hung just the right way. His smell reminded me of Edwards, but it was more potent and I honestly couldn't believe anyone could smell better than my Edward could.

He glanced over at me, and my cheeks flushed red as he smiled. For that brief second our eyes locked and I was dazzled, yet again, by another handsome vampire.

Jasper grinned, and I suddenly realized he probably felt all my inappropriate feelings. Embarrassed, I quickly gazed out the round window and pretended to stare at the passing clouds. I heard him chuckle, and I suddenly wanted to hide in the bathroom for the rest of the flight.

My stomach churned as the pilot announced the turbulence over the loud speaker. My nerves were already going haywire with Edward on the verge of suicide; I couldn't handle a bumpy flight.

I felt my mouth fill with water and I quickly began searching for the barf bag planes provided. I prayed I would find it in time. The thought of vomiting all over myself was mortifying.

Jasper had the bag out for me just as my stomach convulsed. I heaved out the pizza me and Jacob had eaten that day while Jasper held the bag in one hand and my hair in another.

"Relax Bella; you're going to be all right."

Alice turned around in her seat. "In exactly ten minutes, you'll feel better." I groaned. Good old Alice always providing wonderful fortunes.

My hacking must have been louder than I thought. A blonde stewardess hovered over us.

"Is everything alright?" the woman leaned over and I swear I could see down her blouse. She was ogling over Jasper and completely ignoring me. All I could so was glare at her in between heaves.

"A cold towel would be great." Jasper smiled

The woman blushed and took off. Jasper winked at me. I knew he could feel every single one of my emotions, including jealousy.

I knew I shouldn't be jealous, after all Jasper is Alice's boyfriend not mine. It was just so irritating to have the stewardess flaunting her "assets" at Jasper while he was clearly taking care of me.

By the time Miss "How can I help you" came back, I was done puking. I grabbed the full barf bag and handed it to her.

'"Could you please dispose of this," I said while flashing her one of my fakest smiles.

Her face grimaced as she grabbed the bag and handed off the towel to me, and then rushed down the aisle.

Satisfied I sat back. "Hmpft"

Jasper chuckled and I threw the cold compress on my forehead. "How much longer?" I missed having land under my feet.

"We should be landing in NY by the morning. Then we'll transfer flights and we should reach Italy by nightfall."

I was afraid to ask if we would make it to Edward in time. Jasper squeezed my hand. "Get some sleep."

I was about to protest when he smiled. "No Bella, go to sleep. You're exhausted." Before I could argue, I felt a wave of fatigue hit me.

I refused to sleep but my eyelids were so heavy. I thought focusing on Jasper's face would help to keep me awake and for a few moments, it did.

I remember Jasper gazing at me with a strange grin on his face, and then I was out.

When I woke up, the plane was dark, we were no longer in the air, and Jasper had gotten out of his seat. I rubbed my eyes and unhooked my belt; my heart stopped as I stood and saw every seat in first class empty.

"Jasper?" Alice was nowhere in sight and I knew I was completely alone. I ran down the aisle towards coach, only to find more empty seats. I couldn't understand why they would leave me. My chest tightened and my body trembled with fear.

"Alice…?" her name barely came out as a whisper. All I heard was silence, and my lip quivered. I had no idea where I was and everyone I knew and loved was gone.

"NO!" my knees buckled but I never hit the floor. Two strong, cold arms slipped around my waist, embracing me, Edward.

I turned around to stare into my angel's eyes, only it wasn't him.

"Jasper" I gasped.

His golden hair was messy and hung slightly over one eye. There was a sparkle in his eyes and it sent shivers through me.

"Jasper what's going on? Why did you two leave me? I was so scared!"

He continued to gaze at me. "We landed and I couldn't bear to wake you. I'm sorry I frightened you."

His gaze unnerved me, but in an exhilarating way.

"Where's Alice?"

He smiled. "She went on ahead; Edward's going to be fine."

I threw my arms around his neck. "Oh, Jasper, that's wonderful!" Without thinking, I kissed him on the cheek and I wasn't prepared for what followed.

Electricity coursed through my veins, and the only thing I could think of was Jasper and all the incredible things I wanted him to do to me.

I gasped as I remembered his arms were still around my waist, and the emotions that flowed through me, bounced back to him. He bore into me with his eyes and my legs slightly wobbled. He was just too gorgeous.

I needed to clear my head. Closing my eyes, I counted to ten and took a deep breath, thinking that would solve my embarrassing emotions.

When my eyes opened, all they saw was Jasper who was licking his lips and grinning. "Bella, you have no idea what you're doing to me right now. I almost can't control myself."

My eyes widened. Oh, no, I'm such an idiot. I've made him thirsty! Then I noticed the color of his eyes. They were a golden topaz.

"I don't understand. Your eyes aren't black?"

His smile faded. "It's not your blood that's driving me crazy."

"Then what?"

If vampires could blush, Jasper definitely would have. He shyly looked away from me and then I understood. Here we were, all alone in the dark, arms around one another and I am a bright shining beacon of lust. Everything I felt towards him, he felt, and now wanted me the same way.

"I'm sorry Jasper…I didn't mean to." and I carefully removed my arms from his neck.

One of his hands stayed on my waist while the other brushed back my hair. "I know, and it's fine."

Being this close to Jasper made me realize how incredibly handsome he was. Edward was like a Greek god himself, but Jasper had a hidden quality that set him apart. His lips were full and had a slight pinkish hue, and they looked like they would feel very nice.

"Bella…please?"

"Huh?"

Jasper put his hands on my shoulders. "I won't be able to stop myself if you keep thinking of me like that."

I gasped; he's going to bite me.

He squeezed my shoulders. "No, Bella, I told you, I'm not thirsty, and this is something far worse."

I was completely confused. "What could be worse than killing me?"

"Kissing you."

Even though I knew I was supposed to stop lusting after him, I couldn't stop myself. The idea of Jasper's full lips on top of mine was way too tempting. He grinned and narrowed his eyes at me, reading all of my highly inappropriate feelings.

His grin turned into a devilish smile. "Just remember I warned you." Then his mouth connected with mine.

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