Both Sides of the Story
Chapter 1
BPOV
"Jasper, we need to talk." I said at lunch.
"Sure babe, after baseball practice." he kissed my temple.
"Um, can we do it now? It's kind of important." I sighed.
"I'm eating and now you're making a scene." he smiled tightly at me.
I was now pissed!
I'd text him yesterday and said we needed to talk, but he'd been to busy with his friends to call me back.
"You know what? Forget it!" I screamed and stormed out of the cafeteria.
I went and sat in my car, feeling the tears run down my face.
A knock at the window startled me, I looked up and it was my best friend, his sister Rose.
"Bella, you O.K.?" she smiled timidly, everyone knowing I NEVER got upset.
"Yeah, fine Rose. I just need to talk to Jasper and he's been avoiding me. I mean, I know we both have our own friends and lives, but you'd think if someone told you they needed to talk to you, it's IMPORTANT, that the other person would drop everything, just to find out what was wrong." I rambled.
"Bells, what's wrong?" Rose asked forcefully.
"I can't Rose, I can't." I shook my head as more tears fell.
"Can I take a guess?" She offered and I shrugged.
"Are you pregnant?" she blurted out.
My breath caught and I know I looked like a deer caught in headlights.
"Please, please don't tell him or anyone else." I begged sobbing.
"Oh, Bella. I don't know whether to be happy or sad for you." she smiled and hugged me.
"I want to be both." I told her honestly.
"Does anyone know?" she asked.
"My dad. I couldn't hide it from him. He took me to the ER Sunday morning, I'd been throwing up since I got home Saturday night from dinner. Oh, and of course Dr. Cullen knows." I gave a small smile.
"What did your dad say?" Rose asked nervously.
"He was upset we didn't use protection, but Dr. Cullen informed him I had been taking my pills and my dad relaxed, he was grateful we were TRYING to be safe. We talked long and hard about what I was going to do and even called my mom." I sighed, Rose's breath hitched.
"Don't worry, I'm not going to move. Dad was going to move in with Sue and sell the house, but now, he's going to move in with Sue and give me the house for now. That way when Emmett and James come home from college, they can still have a place to crash and he's going to get the Rez boys to help fix it up and do whatever I want to it, Renee and Phil are helping out with the renovations. I'll defer college until next year, maybe take online classes for now and then when I want to go to college, Sue said she'd watch the baby." I smiled.
"Wow, I guess y'all did have a good talk." she smiled.
I nodded, the tears stopping.
"You do know that Emmett and James will kill Jasper, right?" she sighed.
"Yeah, after I tell Jasper, if he ever lets me, I'm going up there this weekend and telling them." I sighed.
"Cool, I'll ride with you, since I was suppose to go and see Emmett anyways." she hugged me.
"Thanks, I'll need the support. And I'll need you when I tell your parents." I grimaced.
"No problem. I think they'll be disappointed, but will get over it as soon as mom realizes she's getting a grandchild and NOT from me…" Rose laughed.
"Thanks for the talk Rose." I smiled just as the first bell rang, ending lunch.
"That's what I'm here for." she hugged me and handed me a napkin to dry my face.
"Oh, you have P.E. with Jasper next, do you have an excuse?" Rose asked.
"Yeah, Dr. Cullen gave me one, he knows how clumsy I am." I laughed.
"It'll work out." Rose hugged me and headed towards he class.
I walked into gym and handed the teacher my note, he nodded and told me to go to the bleachers.
I walked to the top and pulled out my book and started reading.
I'm not sure how long had went by, when I got hit in the head with the basketball.
"Good catch Swan." Mike laughed.
I just flicked him off and continued reading.
A few seconds later, I look up at the sound of yelling.
"What the fuck Newton?" Jasper was screaming and shoved Mike.
"Look, it was an accident! And everyone knows she left you at lunch today. It's the talk of the school." Mike goaded him.
"Screw you Newton, she didn't 'leave me' he quoted with his fingers. She was just upset because I didn't want to talk to her while I was eating." Jasper snapped.
I just shook my head and let them finish, ignoring everything until he final bell rang.
I walked out, not waiting for Jasper.
I was almost to Bio, when I was tugged to the side.
"What gives Bella?" Edward asked intently.
Edward had been my very best friend since diapers and our moms remained good friends as well as our dads, they'd all went to high school together.
"Nothing." I looked at my shoes.
"Bullshit!" he snapped and tugged my chin up.
"Look, it's nothing. I just wanted to talk to Jasper, but he's been 'too busy' for me." I snapped.
The warning bell rang and I moved past Edward into Bio, he followed, we were partners after all.
"Bella, I know something is wrong. I can read you like a fucking book." he whispered.
"Let it go. If you wanna help, tell Jasper he needs to come see me today! We need to talk!" I sighed and the last class began.
After class, I jumped from my seat and ran to my car. Happy I didn't' have any homework.
I was the first one out, I didn't have to worry about everyone looking at me and listen to them talking about our fight today in lunch.
I got home and went straight to my room.
Dr. Cullen had told me I was three months pregnant and because I was so slight and small, that the morning sickness coming that late could have been from the stress of school and my smallness.
I felt so tired, I laid on my bed and pulled my shirt up, rubbing my belly.
I had a little bump, it just looked like I was bloated from my period, nothing bad.
I was feeling sick, so I went into the bathroom and sat on the floor, trying not to cry, Dr. Cullen also told me to try and keep my stress to a minimum, it wasn't good for the baby.
I took long slow breaths, claming myself.
I pulled a towel from the linen closet and laid it on the floor, so I could lay my head on it.
I must have dozed off, the next thing I know, my dad is carrying me to my room.
"Baby girl, are you o.k.?" he asked tucking my hair behind my ear.
"Yeah, just felt sick. I guess I dozed off." I shrugged.
"Well, it's a good thing Sue is coming over to cook dinner tonight. How did Jasper take the news?" he sighed.
"Um, he was 'too busy' to talk to me." I tried not to cry.
"Bullshit! I'll call his damn parents myself and we'll ALL talk together! You're NOT doing this alone!" he shouted, my dad rarely shouted, except when my brothers were home.
"No, I'm sure he'll call tonight." I smiled.
"If he doesn't, we're going over there tomorrow. I will call his parents personally, star baseball player or NOT!" he said.
I just nodded.
Sue came up and glared at Charlie.
"You, out! You know better than to shout like that. It'll stress her out." Sue snapped at him and my dad retreated like a lost puppy.
Sue turned to me and smiled.
"I've made some simple chicken noodle soup. It should be good on your tummy." she smiled.
"Thanks Sue! I love you." I hugged her neck.
"Love you too sweetie and Jasper will come around, he's just a typical boy." she smiled and we heard Seth enter the house.
"Mom! Charlie!" he yelled.
He went silent, so he must have found Charlie.
"Alright, the piggy is here, we can eat." Sue smiled at me and grabbed my hand.
I walked with her and the smell of homemade bread made my stomach growl.
"Damn, someone's hungry." Seth laughed.
"Yeah, I forgot to eat lunch today." I shrugged.
Sue and Charlie both looked at me worriedly.
"I was busy." I shrugged and they let it go.
JPOV
"Damn it! Why did she have to fucking ignore me in PE, after she screamed at me in the cafeteria!" I shouted.
"Maybe because you ignored her all day yesterday?" Edward snapped.
He was my best friend, but he was her very best friend.
"Look, I was busy." I snapped.
"Dude, I was with you. We were playing basketball at your house." he sighed.
"Yeah, I was busy. She always gets bitchy when she has PMS." I shrugged.
Edward nodded in consent.
"Come on, the coach will be on our ass if we're late to practice." I sighed.
"Just promise me you'll go see her tonight? She was pretty upset after school." Edward said.
"I will." I said and ran out to the pitching mound.
Needless to say, I had to run a million laps today, I sucked at pitching and the coach, my dad, said I'd never get into college with an arm like that.
By the time practice was over, I was worn out.
"Dude, what the fuck was wrong with you today?" Edward snapped.
"I just wasn't into it." I sighed and went to the shower.
My dad walked in at that time.
"Jasper, if you don't improve by the end of this week, you'll be sitting out of the opening game." he snapped and walked away.
I just nodded, knowing better than to argue with him.
I showered and told Edward I would talk to him later.
He gave me the all knowing look.
"Dad?" I said knocking on his door.
"Yeah?" he asked.
"I'm going to Bella's tell mom I'll be home later." I smiled.
"Sure thing son, not to late." he nodded.
I slowly made my way to Bella's.
I was dreading what she had to say.
We'd been together since 7th grade and I really did love her.
We knew we would be going our separate ways after school, she was going to UW for Business and I was hoping to get into Texas A&M, I wanted to go into Engineering.
I was hoping she didn't want to break up now.
I turned off my truck and slowly walked up and knocked.
Seth answered "Hey Jasper." he smiled.
"Hey." I said back.
He let me in and I walked into to foyer, hoping to see Bella standing there, instead it was Charlie.
"Jasper. She's upstairs." he said glaring at me, that was something new, so I was really nervous now.
I headed upstairs and smiled as I passed Sue on the stairs.
She smiled sadly at me.
I knocked on Bella's door.
"Go away Seth!" she shouted, damn she sounded horrible.
I opened her door and she was laying down, not noticing me.
"Seth, I said get out!" she yelled.
"Um, Bells, it's me." I said softly, approaching her bed.
"Oh. Hey." she smiled.
"Hey, why all the tears?" I asked.
She sat up and wiped her eyes.
"Um, we need to talk." she said softly.
"Look Bells, I know I've been shitty lately, but please, don't leave me." I grabbed her hand and kissed it.
"What?" she looked confused.
"Isn't that what this is about?" I asked.
"No. Um, I'm pregnant." she blurted out.
"WHAT?" I shouted, startling her.
"We're going to be parents." she shrugged.
"How the hell? You told me everything was good! You're on the fucking pill!" I shouted.
Charlie came bursting in at that moment.
"Look here you little ass! This wasn't only HER fault. It takes two to play!" he snapped, I gulped.
"Yes, sir." I said automatically.
"We need to talk with your parents tomorrow about everything." Charlie said.
"Um, how about tonight. It's still early. Mom is starting a trial tomorrow." I said.
"Fine." he walked out the door.
Bella sat up and walked to the bathroom, washing her face and pulling her hair into a ponytail.
"Will you ride with me?" I asked her and she nodded.
She slipped on her shoes and told Charlie she was riding with me, he grunted, but Sue slapped his arm.
"We'll be right behind you." Charlie said.
In the car I asked how far along she was and remembered the wonderful vacation we'd had with our friends, camping.
I grabbed her hand and kissed the promise ring I'd placed there. She smiled slightly.
We arrived at my house and I saw both my parents were there, plus Rose.
Charlie pulled in behind us and we all walked inside.
"Mom, dad?" I called out.
"In the study dear." my mom called out.
We walked in and my mom smiled, then frowned.
"Bella, what's wrong dear." she hugged her.
"Can we get Lee in here and we'll all talk?" Charlie asked.
"Jasper, go get your father. He's in the garage." she said.
I nodded and walked out.
I came in with dad and took the seat next to Bella on my moms couch.
"Bella." Charlie said.
"Um, Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock…" she started.
"Bella, please call us Lee and Linda." his mom smiled.
"Sorry." Bella was nervous.
"Mom, dad, Bella and I are going to have a baby." I said quickly and Bella smiled a small smile at me.
"What?" dad snapped.
"Bella, she's 3 months pregnant." I sighed.
"And why are we just finding out! Do you know you've just thrown your life away!" My dad yelled.
Bella broke down and Sue was in front of her, with my mom.
"Look here Lee. Bella has already decided she's going to keep the baby, defer college for a year and Sue and I are giving her my house. All I want to know is that you support her and he'll be involved whenever possible." Charlie snapped.
"Yes! We will be, we'll help out anyway we can." my mom spoke up and squeezed my hand.
"I'll defer college too." I sighed.
"No. You don't have to." Bella smiled sadly.
"You need to go. You'll be getting a scholarship and can't. We'll b fine." Bella put her hand over her belly.
"Now Bella!" Charlie snapped.
"Look. This is what I want. We wouldn't be together if we hadn't gotten pregnant, we already talked about that, we were going to do the college thing and let whatever happen, happen." Bella snapped.
"Are you sure?" my mom asked.
"Yes. I'm sure. I'm due September, so I can due on line classes for my line of work." Bella smiled.
"We'll help out however you need it Bella, please believe that." my mom said.
Bella nodded.
I drove Bella home after we'd talked to my parents about everything.
I would still go wherever I got my scholarship to and visit as much as possible and I'd be here for the birth.
BPOV
The next few months flew by, Jasper and I were still together and everyone knew I was pregnant, no hiding it now, I had a nice tummy on me.
My brothers roughed up Jasper, but didn't hurt him too bad, knowing we needed to win the championship.
Jasper got accepted to Texas A&M and would be leaving soon after graduation.
Rose was going to UW with Emmett and Edward was going to Yale, he wanted to go into Law.
Graduation day came and I knew I 2 weeks left with Jasper.
I was 6 months pregnant and we were headed to get an ultrasound, to find out the babies sex.
Dr. Cullen was going to perform it, since I was comfortable with him.
"Are you 2 ready to find out?" he smiled.
I nodded as did Jasper.
Carlisle showed us the toes, fingers, eyes, telling us everything looked good.
Then smiled.
"It's a boy."
The smile on Jasper face was priceless.
"I'll print out enough for the entire family." he said as Jasper showered me in kisses.
We went by the station and told dad and then to his house to tell his parents.
To say they were happy was an understatement.
They said to call my dad and Sue and we'd all go celebrate tonight, since Jasper was leaving soon.
I called everyone and we were meeting in Port Angeles at Bella Italia.
Jasper and I left before everyone else, we wanted to have some alone time.
"Bella, are you sure you want me to go to school?" Jasper asked for the millionth time.
"Yes. Very sure. We'll keep in touch with the computer and you'll be home frequently." I smiled.
"What about names. We need to talk about that." Jasper sighed.
"Well, I was thinking after both our dads. Charles Lee Whitlock." I smiled.
"Bella, that's perfect." Jasper smiled.
We arrived at the restaurant first and asked for a table for 8, not knowing if Rose and Seth would join too.
About 10 minutes later, everyone else arrived, including Seth and Rose.
We all talked happily about the baby and then over dessert told them the name we'd chosen.
They were excited.
The last two weeks flew by.
Jasper was packing, as was Rose.
All I did was cry.
I was very emotional.
I went to see Edward and cried all over him too.
Everyone was leaving.
The day came for Jasper to leave and I was hysterical, we spent 4 hours in the ER, trying to get me calm.
When I finally was, he drove me home and kissed me goodbye.
I wouldn't see him again until the end of August.
September 1st Charles Lee Whitlock was born at 2:30am.
A/N:
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