A/N- So I have decided to Jasper's POV once every 3 or 4 chapters- which if anyone's keeping track that means this chapter will be in Jasper's POV!
Jasper's POV:
I couldn't stop but groan as I watched Bella's hips sway as she carried Charlotte out of the precinct and my less than pure thoughts were interrupted by my partner and close friend Paul.
Paul was a tall man of Quiluete descent who had actually worked under Bella's father until moving to Seattle early last year. He was one of the friendliest guys I had ever had the pleasure of working with and calling a friend and was looking forward to this weekend- Emmett, Paul and I were going to watch the baseball game and Charlie was going to try to join us.
Speaking of Emmett, he had called me earlier asking where the hell his little sister was because she wasn't picking up her phone. He had informed me that he and Rosalie had gotten into town first thing this morning because Rosie 'insisted on driving like a bat outta hell.' His words not mine.
"Someone is whipped!" Paul's raucous teasing interrupted my train of thought again and I was glad we were working on paperwork today because I wouldn't be working a beat very well with almost no ability to concentrate on anything except the two girls who had wormed their way into my heart.
"And proud of it." I drawled and gave him a squinty glare.
He raised his hands in mock surrender and headed out of the room still chuckling softly- thinking on it he'd make a great match for Angela or even Kate.
Bella had just given me the best news- Charlotte was staying with her, and in turn with me. I was thrilled beyond belief and had told her to leave planning tonight up to me- I was going to take her to celebrate, and on our first actual date without Charlotte.
I picked up my cell and dialled the first number that came to mind, for the first person I knew would love to see Charlotte.
"Hello?" A perky voice said and I heard shuffling as she adjusted the phone.
"Who is it Rose?" An overenthusiastic voice boomed in the background.
"I'll tell you when I know!" Rose said and I knew she was rolling her eyes, it was painfully obvious in the tone of her voice.
"It's Jasper," I chuckled "I was actually wondering if I could ask you a favour?"
"Of course Jasper," She said my name louder and I assumed that Emmett had nodded in acknowledgement. "Shoot."
"Well," I said excitedly, God I was sounding like a teenage girl "I was wondering if you'd look after Charlotte tonight so that Bella and I could go on an actual date."
"Ya, that sounds great." Rose exclaimed "Did you guys hear the results yet?"
I found myself nodding while I said "Ya, James was her father and the lawyers say Bella can continue on the road to adopting Charlotte and making it official."
Rose squealed in excitement "That's great Jasper- we'll see you later. I'll head over to Bella's now and surprise her."
"Sounds good Rose, thanks!" I hung up after I heard the line disconnect.
Work was going to drag now that I had something to look forward to tonight not that it wasn't already dragging while waiting to hear about the test results.
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Two hours and countless mounds of paperwork later and I was headed back to my place to shower and change.
I stood in front of my closet, once again being girly, for far too long trying to decide what to wear. I wanted tonight to be perfect for Bella.
I sighed as I finally decided on a pair of dark wash jeans and a plaid top. I left the bottom untucked and rolled the sleeves up a little, opting to keep the top few buttons undone and wearing a white wife beater underneath.
Quickly, I ran a comb through my hair and was out the door once again. The drive to Bella's took far too long for my taste and I really hoped that at some point tonight we would discuss living arrangements.
Yes, we had only been a couple for a little while but I knew deep down in my heart that she was it for me. She was the girl, my one true love and Charlotte was just the icing on the cake. She was my little princess and I never wanted to lose her.
I could no longer imagine my life without both of these beautiful girls, well one woman, one girl. They were everything to me and I would go to the ends of the earth and back to show both of them that I loved them and that I would protect them no matter the circumstances.
They were my life now and I was proud to admit that.
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I hit the buzzer at Bella's apartment and bounced from foot to foot impatiently until I heard the familiar click signalling the door was open for me to go up.
Enthusiastically I took the stairs two at a time and made fast work of the four flights. I paused only briefly to catch my breath and knocked on the door making it sound like an old time child's ditty.
Bella opened the door and she looked ravishing- her cheeks were slightly flushed as she peered behind her laughing loudly, her gorgeous curls were pulled back in a half pony and she was wearing a soft coral v neck sweater and jeans.
I wrapped her in my arms inhaling her intoxicating scent, vanilla beans and peaches; quite honestly it reminded me of the peach crumble my mother used to make when I was small.
"Hey pretty girl," I sighed into her hair before leaning down and capturing her lips in a sweet kiss.
"Hey you," She murmured after kissing me back "I have a bone to pick with you!"
She poked me in the ribs and I was taken aback "What?"
"You knew my brother and Rosie were already in town when I stopped by at the station!" She lightly hit my chest as she said this. "And you didn't tell me!"
"Oops," I smiled sheepishly running a hand through my hair nervously "Well I kinda wanted to surprise you with Rose and Emmett looking after Charlotte tonight."
She grinned broadly and instantly I knew she wasn't mad at me.
I kissed her again and felt her smile against my lips. Pulling away I asked "Where's my princess?"
"Being hogged by Rose," Emmett pouted from a spot on the couch. I looked across the room to where he was staring and Charlotte was being dressed in frilly dresses and Rosalie was snapping pictures of each outfit and Charlotte was wearing her customary smile.
I strode across the room and lifted her from the baby bouncer Rose had her laid in and I smothered her cheeks in kisses.
"So we thought we'd stay here for tonight and you and Bella can go back to your place for some quiet time," Rose grinned mischievously and waggled her eyebrows at me.
I rolled my eyes as Emmett protested loudly "ROSE I don't need those images of my sister, my ittle bitty baby sister."
Bella and Rose shared a look and burst into laughter and I noticed a playful sparkle in Bella's eyes "Oh Emmett, I'm really not that same innocent little girl you seem to remember but I won't torture you big brother."
With that she took my hand and dragged me towards the door "We'll see you guys tomorrow morning though. I have my cell on and Carlisle's number is speed dial 2 on the home phone, if her temperature goes up at all call him immediately. Be careful with her."
"Of course," Emmett said all joking set aside and we left them with waves and blown kisses.
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"Aw come on can we please forget that?" Bella begged her face red as a ripe cherry.
"No way!" I laughed "Your sleep talking is hilarious!" I'd asked her what she'd been dreaming about a couple of nights before when she went from moaning 'Jasper' to screaming angrily 'Dammit Mariah Carey I said no!'
She pouted and I relented "Saved by the fact that we're at the diner!"
"Thank God" she breathed in relief and opened the door "I'm starving."
We grabbed a booth near a window that overlooked the already darkened street that was sparkling with lights from the surrounding buildings.
"I'm so glad Emmett and Rosalie are here," Bella admitted "And that I get to adopt Charlotte."
"Me too," I smiled squeezing her hand gently from across the table. Her beautiful chocolate eyes were shining with happiness and she looked so much lighter than she had in previous days.
"I was scared," She admitted "So scared that I was going to lose her, that we were going to lose her."
"I know sweetheart."
We talked for a little while about Emmett and Rosalie's move before a waitress arrived and we both ordered the roast chicken with mashed potatoes and iced teas.
Dinner was eaten in an amicable silence and while we waited for dessert Bella broached the topic of Charlotte's adoption again.
"Jay," She started almost shyly and I wondered what could make her shy with me, she never had been before in our relationship "This is going to sound sudden, or stupid, or some other word that escapes my mind right now." She rambled.
"But I was wondering, if you could maybe, possibly, I don't know . . ." She became so quiet at the end that I missed what she said.
"Bella, honey" I said gently "You are going to have to speak a little louder if you want me to hear you."
"I want her to be a Whitlock." Bella said louder and more succinctly than before.
I gawped like a fish for a moment "Really?"
"More than anything," She nodded vehemently. "I know it's really sudden and we haven't really talked about us but this I'm sure of."
"Bella, yes of course Charlotte can have my last name," I grinned broadly "You have no idea how much that means to me. I know we haven't been together long but really I know you're it for me. I've been head over heels for you since that first night I picked you up and while we should still be in our awkward first date stage I can see us together for a very long time. Growing old, raising Charlotte and maybe a few other little ones."
She all of a sudden laughed and I blushed slightly, I'd definitely gotten ahead of myself but at least she wasn't running away screaming that I had thought about all of this.
"Jasper don't be embarrassed it's what I want too," She grinned widely "Believe me I want nothing more than to be your wife and have my forever with you and Charlotte."
I leaned across the table and kissed her passionately.
"Let's get dessert to go," She smiled her eyes hooded with lust and I nodded in eager agreement.
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While we had gotten very distracted from what we had intended to discuss in regards to our relationship there was no way in hell I was going to regret the way our evening actually ended up going.
And I will have to repay Rose and Em in a big way for suggesting that we stay at my place tonight.
Instead of either of us getting up to go and check on Charlotte every few hours, which I will never say I dislike because seeing my princess is one of the best things of my day, we holed up in my bedroom and took full advantage of no interruptions.
While I wished I could have made our first time together more special it was perfect the way it was. Spontaneous and fun, romantic and passionate, gentle and sweet, it showcased the way we felt about each other.
As I looked down at Bella, who was sleeping peacefully for the first time in days, I knew that I was going to marry this girl and I wasn't going to wait a long time to do it.