Chapter Twenty-Six:
Edward and Rose get into another argument, in hushed voices, but it's loud enough that I can pick up on.
"Edward, enough with the staring, you're gonna make her figure us out faster" Rose whispered yelled at him.
"Edward scoffed at her, we've already told one human, what's so wrong with another?" he says, looking at me with darker eyes.
Jasper gives off a low growl. As his eyes start to turn slightly red. At least Edward stopped glaring at me.
"You know that's different!" Rose whispered harshly.
"How, how is it so different? They're both human." Edward snared at her.
Jasper grabbed my chair and pulled me closer to his, an arm draping over my shoulder. His eyes still red, and locked onto Edward.
"Because she is his mate. Not some worthless blood bag!" Rose said slightly louder.
Edward growled at her, and then looked at me, "if Bella is a blood bag, then so is she!" Edward said, venom pooling in his mouth.
Major POV:
After what Edward said. I wanted nothing more than to tear him limb from limb. And I would have, if my mate wasn't next to me, and I wasn't in a school full of humans. I have no doubt Edward is reading my mind, seeing all what I want to do to him.
He doesn't get to want to harm my girl, even if it was a fleeting feeling and go unscathed for it. My little charming mate placed her hand on my arm. And I could easily pick up on her calming emotions. It did help me physically, and a little bit mentally. But I was still prepared to tear the bastard's head off.
I growled under my breath, and began to growl in my chest as I knew my mate liked. She leaned into me, placing her head under my chin, as her body relaxed in my embrace.
I'm glad she trusts me, even when I'm like this.
I gave Jasper back control, as I know we're still in school, and Edward had left.
Jasper POV:
Everyone at the table, besides my mate, looked at me, they all knew what had happened. I could tell that they were all surprised by not having a blood bath on their hands. I looked back down to Ally, she's almost asleep on me.
I cooed at her while rubbing her arm gently, trying to get her out of her half conscious state.
I heard her whine my name, and snuggle further into me.
I chuckled at her cuteness.
Ally POV:
The bell rang, signaling the end of lunch. The whole time I could feel Bella's gaze burning holes on the back of my head. Jasper changed during lunch, I know it was because of what Edward said. And I was relieved when he left. The rest of the school day went by with me being stuck in my head, my thoughts returning to lunch today.
Alice's vision might come about sooner than anticipated. I might not be able to interfere with it, but I can make sure that it's definitely later than sooner. With that in mind, I finally came out of my head. I didn't even realize how much time had passed until I was half way home with Jasper in his truck.
"You're finally back," Jasper said gently with a small chuckle.
I could tell he is worried about me. "Hey Jas" I said gently. "I'm okay". I answered his silent looming question.
Jasper smiled and took my hand, I looked down at our hands intertwined. I felt happy with him.
And to think this might be taken away from me if Bella finds out.
My mood grew sour at that thought. I unintentionally gripped Jasper's hand tighter.
"What's wrong Ally?" Jasper asked, his expression slightly pained with concern.
Facing his eyes, I couldn't keep my walls up. "Pull over" I say gently.
He does, still side eyeing me. "Please darlin', tell me what's wrong." he pleads.
I sigh, and take his hand. I'm scared he'll disappear.
"Jasper, Alice's vision. Bella will find out. And I can't help but to have the weight of making sure she won't find out. And then there's when she does find out, what will that mean for you guys? Will you all disappear? Will you disappear? Because I don't think I could take that." I say pouring my heart out. Everything I've been thinking about before lunch, and after lunch.
Jasper stays silent while I'm talking. Doesn't mutter a single word. I'm grateful, but I want him to say something, anything.
Jasper pulls me to his chest, it's an almost crushing hug. I begin to feel and hear him purr against me. "I won't let them keep us apart darlin', I wouldn't be able to bear it either. As for Bella, nothing has really happened yet, so I think it'll be fine."
I sigh against him, the crushing weight fleeting my body.
"We're having a family meeting tonight, would you like to join us?" he asks me gently.
"That would be nice" I say, leaning my head back to see him.
"Okay, I'll pick you up around midnight," Jasper says.
With that all out of the way, I lean away from him so I can sit in my seat again. I grab his hand and hold it the rest of the way home.
Coming in front of my house, he drops me off and I head inside. Sharing a kiss before he drives off. Heading through the front door I'm greeted by Bella.
"Is there something wrong with me?" she asks me aggressively.
"Uh, no. Well maybe, personal space" I say walking past her.
"That's not what I mean, Alexandra. Do I smell bad?" Bella asks.
Walking back over to her I take a large breath through my nose. "Uhh, no. What's this about?" I ask.
"Today in Biology, I sat next to Edward Cullen. He acted like I was the plague. What's up with him?" Bella says, prying for information.
"Oh, Edward, he's uhh, he's shy around new people." I say trying to lie and deflect.
"What do you mean he's shy? He seems fine around you." She accuses me.
"Well he is still shy around me. I don't really interact with him much" I say, trying to get her to drop the subject. But Bella is like a dog with a bone.
"If you don't interact with him much, how do you know he's that shy? Huh?" She accuses me.
"Because I found out from Jasper" I say.
Bella stands there like a deer in headlights. She has a look on her face, it seems twisted. But I can't say for sure. Until she begins to speak.
"So how'd you land a guy like Jasper anyways? I've heard around school, he used to be a freak and look like he's in pain all the time. Why would you spread your legs for someone like that?" Bella said, looking like she had won our argument.
"Isabella, what is your issue with me? You know what, forget it. I've tried to be nice. I offered you a good deal. And what do I get? Every insult in the book thrown my way. I'm done. Goodnight" I say, the anger rolling off of me.
I storm my way up to my room and slam my door shut. I am not in the mood to be accused of only getting Jasper because I "spread my legs". Pacing back and forth in front of my bed. I can feel my anger dissipating quickly.
I turn to my window and see Jasper. I walk over and open it. He climbs through and gives me a long hug. One that I need.
After a few minutes Jasper asks "What happened, love?"
"Bella happened" I say, not wanting to repeat what she said.
"Ally." he says pointedly.
"Promise me you won't kill her?" I ask gently.
Jasper ponders for a moment. "I promise".
Sighing aloud "She said that the only way I got you as a boyfriend is that I spread my legs". I don't look up at him. I can't.
A growl rips through his chest. I feel him tense under my arms, as he releases a long sigh through his nose. As he does the tension minimizes throughout his body as he relaxes into my embrace.
"That girl will learn soon," Jasper says.
We leave the conversation at that, and he leads me to my bed to lay down and cuddle. As much as I want to lay here for the rest of the day, I know I need to make dinner and get some homework done.
"Hey Jas?" I ask shyly.
"Hmm." He hums out.
"Will you help me with my homework?" I ask gently.
"Sure darlin'" He replies in a whisper.
Getting out of his embrace, I go to where my school bag is and grab my binder out. Getting out my math and history homework, I lay out the worksheets for him to read over. Once he finishes reading them he sits up and beckons me over to him. I sit next to him on the bed. He has my Algebra 2 assignment in his hand. I internally groan. How I despise math.
"We're getting this done first because I don't need my gift to know how much you dislike math. And once it's done, it's done." Jasper says with a playful smirk curving on his lips.
I sigh and nod yes.
After my math homework, which Jasper helped me understand better than any teacher ever has, I guess the perks of having to retake high school way too many times. Next is my history homework. Which is definitely easier than math. I can actually understand this a whole lot better. I just need help with the dates and places mostly.
After some study time with Jas, I remembered I have flash cards we can use for remembering the dates and places. Grabbing out the colorful stack from my bag with a black pen I hand it over to him so he can write stuff down.
After he made twenty or so flashcards, I noticed they have little notes on them for further explanation on certain dates and places. Smiling up at him.
"Thank you Jasper" I say, grinning.
"Anything for my best lady" Jasper says, readjusting his invisible cowboy hat.
I giggle at him.
"Oh, we're having a family meeting tonight. Did you want to come?" Jasper asks.
"Not tonight Jas, homework kicked my butt today. Sorry." I replied.
"No worries darin'. You need your sleep. And I wont take that from you. Goodnight." Jasper says, a breathtaking smile on his lips.
"Goodnight Jazz" I say, a smile forming.