Chapter 4: Camping with the Mason's
These next few chapters are half of the book where the Cullen's go camping with the Masons. Lot's and lots of drama so please stay in tune...
They'll be minor roles in this chapter so don't get to confused with everything
Jason
Today was the day most of the Cullen's went camping with the Cullen's, and when I say most, I mean the people who were willing to go with us, so it began when Carlisle asked the whole family if they'd like to go camping, Rosalie declined the offer and she just wasn't going, so it meant Emmett stayed too, who persuaded Jasper to stay, and Alice was too busy doing who knows what, so I guess the only willing people were going, which were my mother and father, Renesmee and Jacob, Carmen and Cathy, and Seth and Diego and Esme for all intensive purposes, such as parent and all that, anyway, I would be lying if I said I wasn't at all nervous, maybe it's because I was meeting Laura's entire family for the first time, but everyone assured me everything's going to be unobjectionable and we should just luxuriate the weekend, of course we had to all go on a small hunting trip to control our thirsts
It was Friday and I just got back from school, so I rushed to my room so I'd get my things before leaving in approximately 10 minutes, I wasn't going to be taking that many things to the trip because I mean it's just the weekend, all I took were my sleepwear, swimming shorts, and spare clothing, but one of the problems was we were all going to dinner tonight and I haven't picked out the appropriate clothing yet, I mean I'd ask Alice but she'd go all out on it and talk about her plans for the next years and as much as I loved my aunt, she didn't have a way on creating interesting conversations, so I decided I'd be ok by myself, I was solemnly mistaken, I was mixed between shirts
"Need help?" I heard a person ask from the door, I spun my head to see my mother standing with her arms crossed staring at my indecisiveness, I stared at my bed and nodded, she walked up to me "A little to nervous there are you son?" she teased, I scoffed dramatically "Pff, no" I said she eyed me and raised her eyebrow, I sighed "Is it that obvious, I mean what if they don't like me, I guess no approval for us" I said sadly, she wrapped a blue tie around me and cupped my face when she was done
"Ugh don't be so modest son, they'll love you, I promise" she said, I smiled and nodded, she then kissed my forehead "Now you better get yourself together and clean this mess up" she said before leaving the room, I smiled and did as she said, when I was done, I heard a car honk and someone shouting from outside
"Cullen's! It's time to go!" Jake shouted, I sighed and grabbed my stuff as I headed downstairs I caught Renesmee and Diego rushing out the house, I laughed at their impatience, Carmen and Cathy came soon after I left the house and then my parents came into view
"Ok guys, here is the plan when we get there we must all…" My father began but we cut him off
"Keep the human façade at all times" we all said in unison, my father rolled his eyes at us
"No offence dad, but you're very predictable" I joked and he narrowed his eyes at me before rolling them
"Okay, so the driving schedule, uh Cathy, Diego go in Seth's car, oh and don't forget to pick Eric up from his house, Renesmee, Jacob, Carmen all go in Emmett's jeep also don't forget to get Brady, and whilst Bella, Esme, and I will be driving in my car, so we'll meet each other there" he informed us, we all nodded "Questions?"
"How long is the drive?" Jacob asked from behind, Better not be that long because I'll probably be starving he thought to himself and my father and I chuckled Stupid mind readers Jacob said with a light snigger
"It'll be a two hour drive, approximately" my father said and we all agreed, then we got into our various cars, we got on the road, after stopping off at Brady's we started heading to Lake Monroe, whilst everyone had a full conversation in car I was on a thought process where I worried about this weekend, How I'd impress the Mason's, how I'd be able to keep up the human façade, and how I'd spend a weekend with Laura, as I stared out the window, watching the ocean breeze, I felt a warm hand tugging mine It'll be ok brother, they'll love you, and stop thinking about it, I don't have to read your mind to tell you're worried sick, just luxuriate the weekend and know that nothing's going to ruin it she assured me, I smiled at her and nodded, I turned back to the window whilst Carmen was giggling to what Brady said, we drove for what felt like forever until I spotted a bridge leading up a small hill and a sign showing Lake Monroe, my breathing hitched, Jake pulled up the driveway of a large cabin house
"Here we are" he said and took the key out of the ignition, we got out the car and I took a deep breath and shut my eyes, this is now or never, I thought, I merely heard a person call out for my name
"Jason!" Laura screamed and ran almost inhumanly fast towards me and wrapping her arms around me, I chuckled
"Hey there, someone misses me" I said laughing at her enthusiasm, she shook me off
"Of course I do" she said tiptoeing and pecking my lips slightly, I pulled away to smile at her then it hit me, my smile dropped
"Your family" I said she frowned a little before rolling her eyes
"Don't worry their all in the backyard, wow you're nervous aren't you" she said raising her eyebrow, I huffed and scoffed, my arms still on her hips
"No" she said and she furrowed her eyebrow slightly, I shrugged "Maybe a little, I mean who would blame me, your father is practically a secret spy" I said with a goofy smile and she laughed, and then turned to Jacob and Renesmee who were grinning like fools, Laura's father works for the FBI facility and has a small company
"Shut up" she said with a blush, they laughed and we made our way into the house, as I stepped in the house my mouth dropped, I'd be fibbing if I didn't think the house wasn't amazing, it wasn't just a cabin it was probably a mansion, the exterior was wood and when you enter you'd see it was completely different, what surprised me the most was there was a huge chandelier in the middle of the room and two separate staircases leading to what I assumed were some of the rooms
"Wow" was all Renesmee said in awe, I agreed it was
"This place isn't a camp, it's a resort" Jacob said, hugging Renesmee's back and his chin on her shoulder
"You say it like it's a bad thing" I joked he just snickered
"Come on let's head to the backyard" Laura said and we all made our way out the house, Laura and I went away from each other so we stood either side of Jacob and Renesmee so it wouldn't be obvious, as we got closer to the congregated group, I saw most of my family there and Laura's, laughing
"And she stepped on the ball" Laura's father exclaimed
"I did not!" Laura's mother Katherine said in defense, and everyone just laughed
"Yes you did" Jerry joking accusingly and everyone carried on laughing, Esme and my parents caught our sight and beamed smiles
"Oh children you're here," Esme said warmly and stood up from her seat "Everyone I'd like to introduce you to my other children, this is my daughter Renesmee and son Jason" Esme said as we both greeted them and sat down
"Oh so tell me about them" Jerry asked her in interest, I saw my sister and mother's flicker of emotion I know they were sad that we didn't get to be introduced by our real mother
"Well Renesmee here is Bella's cousin from Alaska who we brought in after her father went to jail, and Jason is Edwards brother who just wanted to explore the world so we adopted him from his foster care and this is Renesmee's boyfriend Jacob" she said with a reasonable smile, I'm glad they bought it and how they figured the story as fast
"Oh that's interesting well its good meeting you" Jerry said to us I smiled at her
"The pleasure is entirely all mines, Mr. Mason sir" I replied to her politely, she just smiled
"Please call me Jeremy" he said warmly, I nodded and took one look at Laura who smiled widely at me then turning back to the conversation
"So do you all go to school with Laura?" Jerry asked us, Renesmee nodded for us all and began
"Yeah, but only the Sophomore year, but we've been close ever since" she said with a smile, he nodded and we began talking about lives and school careful not to reveal our secret, Esme and Katherine brought in lunch, Jerry was mostly talking to me which should make me nervous but he seemed ok with me, at least I hope
"So Jason are you going to college afterschool?" he asked me as he dug in his food, I shrugged as I tried to chew the appalling human food
"Um, I haven't thought about it yet, maybe in a few years probably, right now I just want to enjoy my time just being a teenager" I said, he nodded understandingly, I took one peak at Laura who looked tense at this conversation and I had no reason, then I got the reason when Jerry began
"Hmm that's interesting, well Laura here will be going anytime soon, well at least we hope" he said with a smile, I furrowed my eyes in confusion
"Dad" Laura warned him with a glance and narrowed her eyes, he just shrugged
"Wait, as in college?" I asked him and saw Laura shied away from me avoiding my gaze
"Yes, she's always dreamt of going to Oxford ever since she was a child, and that dream is finally coming true" he said with a proud smile, I laughed non-humorously
"Wait, Oxford, as in The University of Oxford in England?" I asked bewildered at the news I was hearing, he nodded slightly
"Yeah they offering prestigious scholarships for transfer international students across the globe, and Laura being so smart has been offered for it…We're just waiting for the call, I'm so proud of you honey" he said holding his hand, I tuned out on most of what his saying and looking completely shocked at what I heard, Laura was going to College and never told me, Renesmee patted my hand Are you ok? She projected sympathetically; I just shook my head and stood up
"Um, I'm just going to clear the table, be right back" I said taking most of the dishes
"Yeah let me help you" Laura offered and I just walked up the house not waiting up for her, as I got to the kitchen I dropped the dishes in the sink and held my face in my hands
"Jason…" Laura said painfully, I didn't look at her "Jason, please listen to me" she begged and I glared at her, she looked utterly torn "I'm sorry" she said I shook my head
"What does he mean by leaving to Oxford?" I asked her, she walked up to me
"Um…I was planning on telling you that" she began but I shook her off
"When Laura, when? Were you going to tell me a day before you even leave? Cause I sure as hell don't see why the waiting" I said sternly
"Jason, you don't understand how hard I tried to" she said painfully laying the dishes on the kitchen counter
"Why could you? I mean it's simple, 'Jason I'm going to Oxford, more than a thousand miles away from you'. You can't just leave" I said
"You think I didn't try to do that, huh, like I intentionally waited two years to tell you?" she lashed at me, I just threaded my fingers in my hair, and scoffed, she sighed "Jason, this isn't about you" she said
"Why are they making you do this, why are they taking you away from here, this is where you live, this is where Nessie is, this is where I am" I exclaimed
"Jason this is my choice, you just don't get it" she said turning her head and walking away, I followed her until we reached the room upstairs; I closed the door behind us
"What's there not to get Laura, I just found out that my girlfriend is moving miles away from me to some stupid school, its written in big bold letters" I said raising my voice slightly, she just shook her head slightly as the warm tears fell from her eyes, "If I don't get it, then make me understand, please" I pleaded holding her arms in mine, she sighed and went to a drawer and took out what looked to be a journal
"When my sister died she wrote a journal 18 years ago, the year I was born…she wrote 'When I grow up, I hope to go to the best school the world has to offer, but if that dream doesn't come true, I hope that my new baby brother or sister becomes the one thing I never got to be, and I'll support and love him/her with all my heart, the one thing I wish for my birthday is that I get to be the best sister ever to both Andy and the new baby' she read slowly and pausing as her voice breaking here and there, she continued 'And give them everything I never had, Christie' she ended and closed the book, she looked at me and I just pulled her into a hug
"She sounds amazing" I said to her, kissing her hair, I felt warm tears on my shirt as she nodded
"That's the reason why, I'm only living up to her wishes" she said to me "I'm sorry…" she said crying, I shushed her, and I knew she was in utter pain of losing her sister
"No don't say anything, Laura I love you, I see why you have to do this, but just know she'll be as proud of you even if you don't go there, she's looking down at you smiling right now, what's your hurry to grow up" I said to her cupping her face in my hands, she nodded "I love you more than anything, and I'll wait for you" I assured her, she smiled and wrapped her arms around my neck and pulled me into a passionate kiss, I didn't hesitate and responded just as strongly, she wrapped her legs around me and deepened the kiss, she held a fist full of my hair tightly and moaned as our tongues clicked, I roamed my hands from the small of her back to her back side, she groaned in pleasure in my mouth and we fell on the bed, we pulled away to chuckle before returning to our positions, she made the kiss stronger and more sensual, she then unbuttoned my shirt and I knew what she wanted, I pulled away to look at her
"Please Jason, please" she begged with pleading eyes, I just crushed my lips on hers and she carried on taking my shirt off, she took it off my shoulders and I throw it on the ground without breaking the kiss, I then moved my hands to her sides and rolled her shirt upwards only revealing her stomach , she then took her shirt off only breaking the kiss slightly and there she lay with just her bra on, which made me breath heavily, I realized then that this wasn't what I expected to do, I didn't want to hurt her, she must've seen my facial expression
"You won't hurt me Jason" she said, I nodded and leaned in to kiss her neck, I caressed it which caused her to moan lowly, she dug her fingers on my back roaming them as they pleased, as the kissing became more urgent, I slightly removed the strap of her bra kissing her shoulder leading to her collarbone, and then we were rudely interrupted by footstep approaching up the stairs, my head shot up and Laura looked at me with confused eyes
"Crap, someone's coming up, it's your brother" I whispered to her and got off of her quickly her eyes looked in fear
"Holy shit what?" she said getting up from the bed and quickly pulling her shirt on, and fixing her hair, I got my shirt and looked for a place to hide "In the closet" she instructed and I narrowed my eyes at her, I never hide in a closet, she giggled and ushered me to go, the footsteps got closer and I just went in it, she sat on the bed and took her journal opening it like nothing happened, Andy knocked on the door
"Come in" Laura said and he opened the door, the closet was slightly very slightly open so I could see, he lounged on the edge bed
"Where's your buddy sis?" he asked her with disgust, Laura rolled her eyes, not that Andy and I aren't exactly friends, he's just looking out for her sister, and I respected that
"He's my boyfriend and he has a name" she said correcting him, emphasizing the two words, Andy sniggered "He's in the house somewhere" she said convincingly with a light giggle and I smiled
"Yeah…" Andy said with a sigh "Seems like mom and dad like him" he said, Laura's eyes widened and so did mine
"They do?" she asked bewildered. He chuckled and nodded. Wait rewind?
"Yeah, you said it yourself, 'He's lovable' but I'm sure that will change when they find out about you two" he said. Laura looked frightened at the thought but soon covered it
"Nah, I'm sure they'll love him either way" she said confidently which just made me smile. He nodded understandingly and got off the bed
"Well…I just came to tell you we're all going snorkeling and hiking, well most of us, Renesmee, Jacob, Marisa and I are just waiting for you two" he informed her and briefly stared at the closet before turning back to Laura who just nodded nervously, he then left the room, I made sure he was completely gone by tuning to his heartbeat, when he was out of range I got out the closet and exhaled
"That was close" she said with a nervous laugh, I agreed with a nod, I put my shirt back on
"Do you think he knows?" She asked me with a nervous smile, I shrugged
"I don't really know, I didn't look into his mind, but I'm sure he was convinced" I said walking up to her, she sighed and nodded That was so close, and my brother just had to ruin it she said in her head, I chuckled and climbed on the bed so I was hovering over her
"We will have time alone, I promise" I assured her, she nodded and I pecked her lips quickly, we smiled at each other "Come on let's go" I said getting off the bed and extending my hand for her, she took it without hesitation and we made our way to the backyard to see Renesmee and Jacob staring at the lake
"Hey guys" I said to them with Laura's hand tightly gulfed inside mine. Jake and Ness turned around to look at us and smile
"Hey" Ness said and we all took our seats on the chairs, Renesmee down with her head on Jacobs lap and her legs across the arm of the chair and Laura sat on my lap
"So the others went snorkeling?" Laura asked Renesmee who nodded towards her "why didn't you guys go?"
"Yeah we thought we might wait for you, and I wasn't really up for activities today so yeah" Renesmee answered, Laura nodded and chuckled
"I literally can't picture my mother snorkeling, it's just too hilarious" Laura said with a laugh
"Well I heard she's going hiking with Bella and Esme so yeah, oh and the good thing is the weather's kind of cool today" Jacob said, Laura had confused eyes
"Why is it a good thing?" she asked him
"Well remember Vampires sparkle in the sunlight" I said to her and she nodded with a laugh
"Oh yeah we're all going on a boat ride tomorrow, well at least that's what they said and it's compulsory to come" Laura said with and Renesmee groaned lightly , I smiled
"You guys really got this camp planned" Jacob said with a chuckle, Laura shrugged
"That's the Mason's for you, they'll give you guys the schedules before we all go to bed after the camp fire" she said and we all nodded,
"Are you guys ok now?" Renesmee asked us, we nodded I knew about it, and I'm sorry we kept it from you, but she was just afraid of rejection and you might probably leave her so I promised I wouldn't say anything she apologized, I narrowed my eyes slightly before nodding, I turned to see Laura smiling slightly at me
"This place is awesome, I can't imagine it getting any better" Renesmee said I smiled and then stared at the ocean, I then caught Carmen there with who looked like Brady as he leaned in to kiss her,
"I think it just did" was all I said and all of them followed my gaze, Jake boomed a laugh
"Is that…Is that Carmen?" Laura asked and I nodded, soon after I joined Jake in the laughter "They full on making out with each other, that's weird" Renesmee said and then we caught the sight of Brady moving his hands to the small of her back "Oh he didn't just do that!" Renesmee said sternly getting up from her seat, Jake stopped her
"Hey sweetie calm down, this is entertaining, let them be" he joked which only made Renesmee groan in frustration, I'd be honest I didn't like the way Brady was touching her too, I mean Carmen is practically my other sister rather than my cousin and seeing her grow up so fast was really hard to take in
"Wonder how Blondie's going to think of that image" Jacob said with a light laugh
"Forget her, I'm sure Emmett's going to personally dismantle that kid" I said and Jacob grunted and shook his head like this situation was just hilarious, we spent the remainder of the afternoon chatting to each other until everyone came back for the bonfire, Renesmee, Jacob, Seth, Cathy, Eric, Carmen, Brady, Jackson on of Laura's teenage cousin with his sister Lisa, and Holly also one of her cousins as the younger children played tag around the lanterns that were set up, and Laura and I were still in the backyard whilst the elders got the camp ready
"So Laura how is it like being in Forks?" Jackson asked her sitting beside Jacob and Nessie
"It's awesome, hey, but I do miss Arizona" she said with a cute smile, he nodded
"I bet Arizona is nothing without you" he said with a light laugh, and Laura just smiled at her cousin
"So Jason…" Laura's other cousin Lisa said patting my bicep "Wow it's like have a grape fruit," she joked and I laughed completely awkwardly, Laura growled lowly but only Jake, Nessie and I could hear it, "So are you single?" she asked with a smile
"Um actually…" I began but Laura cut me off
"He's single…" she said loudly and I just looked at her confusedly "But uh, he doesn't date anyone" she said, and Lisa pouted slightly
"Um…yeah I don't date" I said awkwardly playing along with Laura's plan, she didn't tell them, you didn't tell them? I projected and she just looked at me apologetically, I just shook my head
"Huh that sucks" Lisa said disappointedly with a slight pout
"Yeah you see Jason isn't really looking for a relationship, he thinks nobody's good enough for him, so he'd rather not" Laura said convincingly, I frowned slightly at her
"Ah why is that" Holly asked me and I just smiled slightly at them, Jason I'm sorry Laura thought
"Yeah, um I guess I just haven't found the right girl yet, I am probably not looking close enough, I need someone I can relate to" I said staring at Laura now "someone who's courageous enough to stand up and commit to something, somebody who can allow me to meet with her family and not lie about me" I said, Laura just shied away from my gaze and looked hurt, Holly nodded
"Good evening everyone, sorry to bother the conversation but can I steal all the boys quickly, just to help with the fire" Katherine said from behind, we nodded and we all made our way to the backyard,
"Dude that was freaky and I still can't believe she hasn't told them about you yet" Jacob said I sighed
"Yeah, but I know she will, what's the rush" I said he nodded and patted my back before we got closer to the backyard
"Oh Jason and Jake can you guys go chop the wood, it would be much appreciated, Andrew will accompany you" Esme said and I nodded. We made our way east to the forest carrying small conversations here and there
"Congratulations on the engagement" I said to Andy and he just chuckled
"Thanks I guess but I think we'll probably take it slow on it. I really hope my sister does as well" he said eying me and I laughed nervously
"Yeah we'll see" I said not too sure if Laura and I wanted to get married, I know we love each other more than anything and we're meant to be, but I wasn't the married type, I guess I was like my mother in that way
"You better, she kept bugging me when we were little about how she wanted to marry a prince when she gets older, it was creepy and annoying" he said annoyed, Jake and I laughed
"Well that's if your father gives me the blessing" I said with a nervous laugh, he shook his head
"My dad likes you man, he said and I quote 'He's a good kid'" he said quoting the words in commas
"Yeah I think that ship will sail when he finds out I'm dating his daughter without his permission" I said
"Yeah that'd stir up some drama" Jake said for the first time, Andy scoffed loudly
"My father's not that bad, he's just protective, after what that scumbag did to her heart, he's just been on red alert, but I'm sure he'll agree to it, just tell him when he's in a soft spot, you are going to tell him right?" he asked me, I shrugged
"That's if Laura's ready to" I said, he nodded understandingly and we carried the wood back to the backyard
"Oh thank you guys" Katherine said with a thankful and warming smile
We spent the entire night having the bonfire and getting to know each other better, then it was time for lunch and to say we all ate wasn't the full story, all of the vampires had had to regurgitate it but my mother didn't eat anything luckily she had an excuse that she was a little feverish and debilitated so no one was suspicious about it, it was getting dark and we went for a last round of bonfire before heading to bed, we were telling horror stories(Well the Mason's) and singing
"She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes…She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes…She'll be coming round the mountain, coming round the mountain! Coming round the mountain when she comes
Singing aye ye yippy, yippy aye" We all sang in unison totally off tune and with our arms around each other's shoulders, it was totally hilarious yet entertaining, I didn't go without realizing I was ignoring Laura and she also noticed it, she always glanced at me slightly, I avoided her gaze He hates me now she thought sadly, I felt a hint of guiltiness, I never meant her to feel that way, I just needed time to think
"Ok everyone, that was fun hey, anyway I see lots of sleepy heads so I guess it's time for bed, it was a great first day of many more, so have a good night's rest and we'll see you guys tomorrow" Jerry informed us all and we agreed
"Oh we will" Andy exclaimed and winked at Marisa who was blushing scarlet, most of us laughed
"Anyway, you can go to you individual cabins, the schedules are on the door so you wouldn't miss them, goodnight everyone" Jerry said and we all answered in sync before everyone got up and walked to their rooms, I got up and made my way out of the decreasing crowd but was stopped by a hand I knew all too well, I turned around
"So are you off to bed?" Laura asked me, I didn't answer just nodded "Look Jay…" she said but I cut her off
"You know I'm tired, can we deal with this later, night" I said and leaned in to kiss her cheek and left, I began walking to my cabin far side of the main house, I opened the door and caught the sight of Jacob digging in his suitcase
"What are you doing here?" I asked slowly, he looked up at me
"Yeah I know, I'm your new roommate" he said with a shrug "The Mason's thought" he said "Anyway, Nessie's coming over, just wanted to give you the heads up" he told me I nodded and sat on the couch and sighed "What's up dude?" he asked me
"Do you think Laura's embarrassed of me?" I asked him, he chuckled which led to a hysteric laugh, I frowned at him
"I'm sorry man, but this is just hilarious, you think your girlfriend is embarrassed of you?" he said with another laugh
"Yeah, I mean why isn't she ready to tell her family about us" I said more to myself, he shrugged
"Maybe she's finding the right time, I mean you've met her father today and you know he doesn't approve of his only daughter dating unless he's met them, yes he likes you but when he finds out about you two, he'll definitely be hurt physically" he said, I sighed and nodded
"Yeah, wait what do you mean he'll be hurt physically?" I asked him, he chuckled
"I mean, he'll probably try and take a punch at you, he'll probably get a broken hand" he said with a light snigger, there was something behind it but I wasn't going to look upon it
"Yeah you're probably right" I said with a light sigh
"Just give it some time, she'll come around," He said patting my shoulder before heading out of the cabin, I sighed and got up as well to get some fresh air, I stood near the lake and feeling the soft wind breeze, maybe she'll tell them soon, I mean what's the rush? I thought to myself… (Really hope I didn't jinx that)
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