Summery: Her parents’ death had left her with her new born baby brother. Claiming him as hers, she heads to her father’s; how is she going to cope, especially, with green-eyed jerk who already thinks so low of her… EXB, AH AU OOC, Jealous/Dom/Possessive Edward.

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You Don’t Know Anything

Chapter Nine

BPOV

“JASPER!” I exclaimed.

I saw Jasper shoot up and stare shell-shocked at me, “Bells!” he said.

I couldn’t move as Jasper and I stared at each other, I kept opening and closing my mouth trying to form words but to no avail.

Jasper was James’ cousin whom had been living in Texas all his life. Tanya was Jasper’s aunt and he used to spend the summers at her house with James and I. And it’s been more than a year since the last time we saw him; 2 summer vacations to be exact… James had told me that Jasper and his family needed to move somewhere else, but he never said where!

Jasper knew of my relationship with James, he knew that we had tried to be more than just friends and couldn’t. He heard about my mother being pregnant, but I’m not sure if he knew about what had happened lately.

Jasper shook his head as if trying to clear his thoughts. He looked down at JC and then back at me, he gave me a big smile and then came to give me a big hug like he always did, “Bells? Oh my God! It’s good to see you! What are you doing here?” he asked me still holding me to him.

I took a glance to the side and saw Edward’s face red as a tomato; he was standing stiffly and looking at Jasper as if he was about to pounce and bite his head off. I looked at Alice and I saw that she had a confused look on her face. She was shifting her gaze between Jasper and me as if trying to determine how close we were.

Shit!

No, no… NO! This cannot be happening!

“Hey, Jasper. How you’ve been? I just moved here… umm, didn’t you know that?” I asked him trying to coax a subtle answer. Jasper always knew how to read people and this was the moment of truth. If anything was to come out in the wrong way, I would be kissing JC goodbye. And that won’t happen…

Jasper let go of me and gave me a confused look. I’m sure he was expecting a more ‘enthusiastic’ response.I smiled at him, hoping to God that he would get the look on my face, “No one told me anything. I haven’t been in the loop since I’ve moved here almost two years ago… so… umm… why are you here? Did your mom make peace with Charlie at last and you’re here to visit?” he asked me confused.

DAMN! The shit is going to hit the fan if I don’t act fast.

“No, Jasper. My mom and Phil had an accident almost a couple of months ago and I have lost both of them…” saying those words and having Jasper near me got me all melancholy all of a sudden and I couldn’t help the tears that started streaming down my face.

“Oh no! I’m so sorry, Bells. I’m so sorry. I didn’t know that… shhh… shhh… it’s all gonna be okay…” he trailed off holding me to him, as I started crying hiding my face in his chest. He kept rubbing my back trying to soothe my hurt and sadness.

I heard him saying a few words to Alice. After that, I heard Edward and Jasper exchange some words in a rather harsh tone I looked up at Edward and saw him staring hard at Jasper. He looked at me for a second as if he was debating something in his head. I hid my face again in Jasper’s chest and let him guide me to a nearby Café. He sat me down on one of the sofas and kept me close to him still stroking my hair softly. He waited for me to calm down and went to grab us drinks.

“Are you okay now, Bells? Would you like to talk about it? You know you can trust me… those last few exchanges between me and James… he only told me that your mom was pregnant and was expecting a baby… he said both your schools were really good. And that you might be going to an Ivy-League school… but here we are in Forks… of all the places to be… and you are here with my girlfriend and her Don Juan of a brother and you are taking care of a baby!” he asked me in a frustrated tone waiting for me to answer. And I couldn’t help but sigh. I looked a quick look out side the coffee shop and sure enough Don Juan himself was standing near the entrance still throwing hard looks towards Jasper.

“Oh, Jasper. You don’t know anything about what had happened then…” I said in a sad voice. I wiped my face and took a sip of my drink. I looked at him and could see that he was waiting for me to explain. I took a deep breath and told him everything; every once in awhile, I’d take a look outside to see Edward either pacing or looking at me worriedly. I explained what happened when I got the call… and in the hospital… what I’m planning to do for the adoption process… how Tanya and James had helped me through it all and even the loan that Tanya had given me, while I wait for the house to get sold… how I had to move to Charlie’s house since I wasn’t 18 yet.

I still haven’t told him about what I had told everybody here. I need him to be my help and support in this ordeal.

“Jasper, I have a favour to ask?” I asked him in a small voice, “Sure, Bells. You know you can ask me anything!” he stated. Well, here goes nothing…

“I told Charlie and the whole lot here that JC is… um… my child…” I asked him tentatively, gauging his reaction.

Jasper looked at me in confusion “I know he’s like your kid, what did they expect that you are going to-“, I cut him off; he wasn’t getting the idea.

“No, Jasper. What I meant was… I told them that he was my own child. My ‘born’ child-“ I was cut off, “What! What the hell, bells!? Are you crazy!? What’s gotten into you?! And James was okay with that… I’m gonna kick his ass! And how could Aunt Tanya be okay with this?! Don’t they know you at all? What the hell are people going to think of you? They are going to think you are ‘trash’? And you are not like that, Bells! You know… uh… oh… oh, God. No, oh God! Please, don’t cry… I’m sorry I got angry. Please, don’t cry… come here, honey.” I was bawling my eyes out now. I didn’t expect Jasper to get this angry. I hid my face in my hands and started crying again.

“WHAT THE HELL, WHITLOCK!? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO HER!?” I head Edward roaring at Jasper. He yanked me from Jasper’s grip and held me to his chest. I cried against his chest and I could hear that he was speaking cruelly to Jasper, but I couldn’t make out exactly what it was.

I lifted my head and looked at Edward who was running his fingers through my hair while holding me to his chest, “What did he say, love? Did he offend you? Do you want me to kick his ass for you, huh? Shhh… shhh… tell me what you want me to do?” he whispered to me while placing soft kisses on my forehead. I looked to the side to see Jasper standing rigidly in his place looking stunned.

“I’m okay, Edward. I just remembered my mother… Jasper has done nothing. Really… I’m okay…” I tried to reassure him, sniffling a little. He eyed Jasper sceptically and looked back at me, “Are you sure, love? Do you want me to stay with you to-“ I cut him off, “NO!” I all but yelled and I saw him jump in surprise.

“I mean… no, I’m fine. I just need a few more minutes to talk to Jasper and I’ll be right there. Okay? I’ll be right with you…” I assured him wiping my face with a tissue that Jasper handed to me.

“Only if you’re sure…” he looked at me worriedly and rubbed my back for a few seconds before kissing my forehead and leaving me with Jasper, but not before giving Jasper a nasty look.

I looked up to see Jasper with the same stunned expression on his face, following Edward’s departing form and then his eyes left Edward to look back at me.

“Bells… sorry for acting like an ass with you? I was taken by surprise. Tell me how do you need my help and you know I’ll do whatever you need… but umm… what the hell is going on between you and Casanova here, can you tell me before I lose my mind?” he asked me with a strained tone. I released a long sigh.

“Okay, I’ll tell you everything, but you need to listen and not interrupt… is that clear, Whitlock?!” I asked him bringing up a warning finger to his face.

“Sure, Bells.” He said solemnly.

I began explaining my plan and what we (Tanya, James and I) had decided upon, “No one should know the truth, Jasper… at least, not yet. Everything is going smoothly. I don’t want to risk losing JC; if anything goes wrong they will take JC from me. So, I need you to have my back. I know I can trust you. You and James are the only guys I trust with my life. James will be coming soon with the adoption papers after my 18th birthday. I just need you to keep this to yourself for a little while; can you do that for me, please?” I asked him in a low pleading voice.

Jasper knew that I would never ask for anything if it wasn’t serious, “I already lost my mother, Jasper. I don’t want to lose my brother, too. Especially now that it feels like he’s really my son…” I was desperate. Jasper always had a ‘Poker face’. His calm demeanour was something to behold, but at this moment I had wished that he could show any kind of response to what I have said.

“You can count on me, Bells. But…” he said with a smile and stopped abruptly once he saw me smiling. He raised his index finger in front of my face, “One condition. And you gotta trust me on this…” he asked vigilantly, “Name it.” I said feeling strong all of a sudden.

“I gotta tell Alice. Uh uh… before you say anything, please hear me out… I can’t do anything unless she’s in. she has my back and I’m sure she’d be more than willing to have yours. She already senses that there is something off. And believe me you’d want her on your side. She’d never tell your secret to anyone. If you have faith in me… you need to have faith in her, too… what do you say, Bells?” he asked me shifting in his seat, I looked up and I saw that Edward was looking at us from afar trying to figure out if he should be interfering or not.

“Done. But if I hear a whisper of someone even hinting of my situation, it’s gonna be your neck, Jasper. I’m sure James won’t be against beating the crap out of you and you know that he’s stronger than you…” I threatened. I needed to make sure that nothing goes wrong.

“Deal.” He extended his hand for me to shake on it and I grabbed it and shook it. I smiled at him, “Thank you, Jasper… you have no idea how relieved I feel.” And it was true, this was the first time that I felt safe since I have arrived at Forks.

“So… What’s the deal with Sir fucks-a-lot? How come he’s acting all ‘sweet’ towards you? Does he know?” he asked nonchalantly, sipping his drink after taking a quick glance at what looked like a ‘very-stressed’ Edward. He was leaning against the wall opposite our coffee shop; he was pinching the bridge of his nose between his thumb and index finger and he looked like he was muttering something.

“Beats me… he’s just acting weird and no he doesn’t know anything about my ‘situation’.” I said in a guarded tone and started telling Jasper about what happened with Edward since the beginning, omitting the ‘dinner table scene’, “Wow! Well the first bit, you first told me about, fits Fuck-ward’s profile perfectly… but that last bit you told me… since your ride this morning… are you sure you are talking about the same Jerk-ward… the one standing over there…” he said nodding his head towards a seething Edward, who was shooting daggers at him and continued, “… looking like he’s gonna attack and have my head on a platter… Are you sure Bella? Maybe you’re hallucinating? Maybe you’re imagining things? I don’t think he’s capable of holding such emotions…” he looked at me with both anger and worry. He teased me, touching my forehead with his palm as if trying to decide if I have a fever.

“Jasper! You can ask Alice… she’s heard it all…” I said swatting his hand off my forehead, “What do you mean ‘she’s heard it all’? What did Fork-Tongue say to you? Please, tell me he didn’t hit on you and you fell for it? Oh, Bells, you are smarter than to be with the likes of him… come on! You are way better than him!” Jasper rarely showed aggression, but the look on his face now, was of someone about to commit murder.

“No, Jasper… nothing like that, well maybe at first… but now it’s quite the opposite. He’s been taking care of me. He’s even calling me “love” and I doubt that he even realizes it…” I trailed off giggling like a silly school-girl. Jasper’s astonished expression made me burst out in laughter.

I looked at Edward and saw that he was running his fingers through his messy hair, making it messier and looked like he was taking calming breaths.

“Bells, I know you are a smart girl and all. But I need you to be careful… Edward is a… complicated case… I know that deep inside he has a heart of gold… like Alice always says. But he was through a really bad breakup that had caused him to go haywire. He’s been screwing anything with a skirt left and right… only a few good ones have escaped him. I know his mom and dad were on to him… and I’m afraid to say that they were just bracing themselves for whatever ‘bad situation’ was to arise… they could have handled this better than this… but it looked like they’ve been waiting for something to change him back…

“And from what you have just told me, that he lost his car for what he had said to you… well, this tells me that they are now taking the action that they should have taken long ago.” He took a deep breath and glanced quickly at Edward who was now pacing.

“Bella… Edward is bad news. You really need to be careful. He might have his heart in the right place, but usually he has problems reacting to bad situations… and in this case… being dumped. I hadn’t known him that long, since I have only been here for one school year. But from what Alice had told me, he was a really good guy until his girlfriend dumped him, saying that ‘this doesn’t feel right’ and she wants to try ‘other options’. Let’s just say that he took it really bad. He hasn’t been able to trust a girl and he’s been sleeping around. And I’m sure his last trip to California wasn’t a platonic visit, either. So, just be careful…” Jasper finished off standing up and not giving me a chance answer.

He helped me out of the coffee shop to the pacing Edward. He stopped pacing and approached me quickly “Are you okay? How are you feeling?” he asked me worriedly and I looked at Jasper who had his mouth agape, which for Jasper who was the ‘master of Poker face’ was saying something.

“She’s fine, Cullen. It’s not like I was gonna hurt her or anything! Jeez! She’s been my friend longer than I have known you. Chill, man!” Jasper said, giving me a wink and then made his way to Alice who was waving her hand at him 3 shops away.

Edward eyed him apprehensively and asked me again, “Are you sure you’re okay, love… if you want I can take you home… I’m sure Alice can get a ride with Jasper.” He was holding my hand and rubbing soothing circles on its back.

“Edward, I’m fine. Really… I told you, it just was a moment of sadness. I mean… my mother and Phil haven’t been gone that long and it’s all still fresh in my head. Seeing Jasper, was really a breath of fresh air… I trusted him and Jam-… uh… I trusted him with my life then. And I trust him with my life, still. He’s always someone I can count on and confide my secrets to, knowing he’s not gonna ask for anything in return. He was, is and always will be my rock…” I spoke softly, while my eyes followed Jasper’s departing form reach Alice and JC.

I looked at Edward who was staring at me looking sick, his face was so pale that I thought he was gonna pass out, “Were you… I mean… are you in love with him?” he asked me apprehensively, almost out of breath.

Shit!

No!

“NO!” I bellowed at him, shaking my head furiously. I was disgusted with the idea. He’s like my brother, for heaven’s sake! Does everything between a boy and a girl have to be intimate! Jeez!

“God, Penny-head! Only you would think something disgusting of this situation…” I said fuming at him, noting how his face had relaxed instantly and was looking a bit smug. Deciding to erase that smug smile off his face, I continued,

“… Not that Jasper is not handsome, mind you. He’s gorgeous.” I said that last part batting my eyelashes at him, seeing the smile being wiped off his face only to be replaced with a scowl.

“But, we’ve never been into anything like this… he’s like a brother that I have never had. He always had my back. As I said, I would trust him with my life. Never ever say anything like that again. I’ve never slept around and I don’t intend to start doing it now!” I said viciously, poking him harshly with my index finger.

How could he even think that I’m like that! How could he?! He was looking at me weirdly; he had two expressions clouding his face. The first was thoughtful, almost meditative. And the second was as if he was waiting for me to complete my sentence or say something more.

He then, narrowed his eyes at me, “Love… if you have ‘never… slept… around’… how did you have JC?” he spoke softly and pointedly.

Shit!

(AN: you know I was really tempted to leave it here… but then I thought that I would get death threats and I didn’t want that… and so I continue…)

Quickly… Damage Control!

“Of course JC is my SON! You moron! What I meant was… uhhh… I never slept with ‘guys’ emphasis on the ‘s’, here. I was only involved with one guy.” I said quickly trying to rectify what my big mouth had done.

His was still narrowing his eyes at me, “JC’s father was special.” I continued.

He opened his mouth to say something, but then closed it quickly. He seemed to be put down by the parade I was doing, “He was the man who helped me be the person I am today… and for that I’ll be eternally grateful” I said solemnly. And I had meant every word.

“Did you uh… love him… love him? Not that you didn’t love him at all… I mean do you think that JC’s father… was… um, the love of your life?” he asked me sadly, whispering the last words.

“As I said before, JC’s father was special. And I hope JC grows up to be just like his dad…” I said with a serious tone, but he cut me off.

“But was he the love of your life!?” he asked me in a frustrated tone.

“I won’t lie to you, Edward. I loved JC’s dad and I don’t regret having JC with me…” I looked at his face and it was so pale that I was about to pass out of fright of what might happen to him. So, I thought I’d go for the truth for once.

“But… no… he was not the love of my life. And he wouldn’t have been my choice, if I was given a second chance of choosing.”

The smile that lit Edward’s face was so amazing that it left me breathless. He looked like he was about to jump from joy! Huh?!

He straitened his back and looked around him as if trying to realize where we were. Which was good, because right now… I was in LA LA Land.

“Come on, love. We need to catch up with Jasper and Alice” with that he dashed pulling me behind him.

I looked in the shop where I saw Alice standing a few minutes ago and found her standing with Jasper with a stunned expression on her face. I knew right away that Jasper had ‘spilt the beans’. I pulled on Edward’s hand and he looked at me questioningly.

“What is it? You need anything?” he asked me.

Shit!

I hadn’t thought of what I wanted to say to him.

“Um, I just remembered that I needed a few things for myself from the body shop, would you come with me?” I asked him sweetly.

He smiled widely at me, “certainly, love. Let’s go.”

With that we made our way to the shop. I took my time browsing around, hoping that by the time I’m done, Alice would be out of her shock.

I saw Edward looking around sniffing products here and there. I grabbed the usual bottles that I use and headed towards him. He came grinning at me, “Are you done? Anything else you need?”

“No, I’m all set.” I said making my way to the cash register and putting my things on the conveyer belt.

The guy working at the cash register was taking his sweet time running each product on the scanner, all the while staring like an idiot at me trying to make small talk. I could see Edward’s stiff body beside me glaring daggers at the kid.

“Eyes down and behave, boy…” Edward in a strained voice, but the stupid kid who was trying to play cool winked at me.

“That would be fifty Dollars, sugar” he said with a sickly trying-to-be-sexy smile. Ewwwe!

No, seriously!

And then I saw Edward reach for the poor kid over the conveyer belt and fist the kid’s collar in his hands, “I said… behave…” he said in a threatening voice… Oh my God… he’s gonna beat the crap out of him.

“I changed my mind. I don’t want the stuff any more…” with that I snatched one of Edward’s hands dragging him outside the shop.

“Damn it, Edward! He’s a stupid kid! What the hell did you think you’re doing?!” I spoke harshly but was met with a glare.

“That stupid boy was flirting with you openly and with me standing right there! What?! Am I invisible or something? Can’t I pass as your boyfriend? I wasn’t about to leave him-“ I wasn’t having any more of that so I cut him off,

“Edward! The kid didn’t flirt; he just smiled a stupid smile and as you can see… I’m not swooning or anything! What’s the matter with you? Do you want me to cancel our deal?!” I threatened; I knew I had him there, because his eyes went wide with alarm.

“No! It’s not fair! I didn’t act like an ass towards you. I was protecting you. That guy had the audacity to give you the looks and I’m sure he expected you to…” he trailed off. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath running his fingers through his hair.

“Just… please, trust me, love. You don’t have any idea of the dirty thoughts running in this idiot’s mind… trust me… I’d know” he whispered the last part. I saw him close his eyes again taking another deep breath. I knew he was thinking of what he has been doing with all the girls.

“It’s okay, Edward… I trust you. I know you mean well… just, please, for my sake… can you be a bit more subtle about it? I’d hate to see that handsome face all bruised because a lost case wants to try their way with me…” I finished off with a wink and sure enough earned myself a breathtaking crooked grin.

“Okay, love. You sure know how to convince your man. Let’s go find Ali-baba and her thief…” he was smiling during the whole time he talked except when he referred to Jasper. Oh, God… I just hope that he’s not jealous of him or anything.

We made our way to the shop where we had left Alice and Jasper, but they weren’t there. I saw Edward reach for his phone and dial Alice’s number.

“Ali, where are you?” he asked looking around.

“Aha… yeah… 2 shops down and then to the left. Okay… we’ll be right there…” he flipped his phone shut, grabbed my hand and dragged me behind him.

EPOV

This has been one hellish day!

The whole ‘Jasper’ thing got me edgy and all; And the thought of getting myself a dog was making more and more sense by the minute…

Why you ask me?

Maybe because since ‘Jasper the friendly ghost’ made an appearance, he’s been acting all weird and ‘owning’ towards my Bella… and I couldn’t have the shit! I would like nothing more than to bite his head off his body and then toss the remains to the dog I’m planning to get… see, getting a dog is a really good idea!

He knew her before me.

He almost had her before me… but who knows… maybe he really had her before me and this whole thing was a cover up…

He might be JC’s dad!

SHIT!

What says he’s not?!

His initial is ‘J’… hmm… but what about that James whom she was mumbling his name while she slept… maybe that James was the father… I really hope it’s the truth…

But again, JC has blue eyes and I can see that he has blond hair… just like Jasper. The theory that Jasper was his dad is becoming more and more pronounced… I really need to get it loud and clear from him… especially that Bella had told me that she loved the father…

FUCK!

It’s really getting hard to refute that theory.

This day many words have been redefined… allow me to elaborate

When I saw her crying against Jasper with him trying to comfort her… the word ‘Possessive’ was redefined. Because I was the one who should have been holding her and comforting her, because she was mine! I should have been the only man who would know her deepest secrets; her secrets are my secrets… hell! I knew that her parents’ death had affected her. But why hadn’t she opened up to me? Why did she go to him?!

Because you were a jerk to her from the beginning… ah, okay. Thank you for the explanation!

And when he was talking to her at the coffee shop and had her cry… the word ‘pissed’ was redefined. I wanted to go there snatch him from there and pound my fists into his face, giving him a nice ‘Picasso’ canvas that would make Alice proud… sorta…

And the last word that got redefined was “Jealous”. When I saw Jasper wink at her… I wanted to replace his baby-blues with buttons to go with the ‘Picasso’ canvas I was planning on giving to Alice on her next birthday… and the way that she talked about the guy who had given her JC… my most desire at that moment was to be able to turn back time, so that I’d be the one giving her the baby she wants… hell, I’ll give her all the babies she’d ever want!

Fuck! What’s wrong with me… I’ve never had such thoughts about girls before…

But Bella is not a girl; she’s the woman that was created specially for me.

In the few hours I have known her… I have experienced all kinds of emotions that I never knew existed… that prang I felt in my heart when I saw her with Jasper… when I saw Mike trying to make a pass at her… when I spoke up to those stupid dogs in the men’s room… and that guy at the register… Hell! Even when I saw JC for the first time suckling on the swell of her breast… the tug I felt at my heart… was something alien to me…

I need to make sure I play this the right way… I was thankful that she is giving me the chance… I really hope that I don’t ruin it…

But apparently… fate had other ideas…

I was making my way to where Alice had instructed me with Bella trailing behind me, when I saw the shop where Alice was…

Victoria Secret

FUCKING SHIT!

SHITSHITSHITSHITSHIT! Now, I’m gonna have to see Bella around all these sexy outfits and imagining her in them… Oh, God… please help me…

We entered the shop and I saw Bella run to meet Jasper who was pushing the stroller. Bella bent down, giving me a nice view of her fine shaped butt, to check on JC who was still asleep. Then I saw her exchange a few hushed words with Jasper before I reached them.

“Bella! Here you are… come here I want you to see these few items… they are on sale.” Alice called from somewhere in the shop. I looked at Jasper and saw him gesturing for Bella with his head to go to Alice.

“Don’t worry, Bells. I have your back… all will be okay. I promise” he spoke softly. I saw Bella make her way to one of the corners where I assumed my pixie sister was standing.

I looked beside me and saw Jasper giving me a cagey look. I retuned it with a glare of my own.

“Don’t think, just because you are acting all tender and friendly, that I’m not on to you… I admit that I haven’t seen you act this way before. But, Bells is off limit, man. I would beat you to death and then parade your rotten dead body if you harm her in any way. Bells is a sensitive soul. She is one of a kind. She puts the others before her. She doesn’t take bullshit from anyone and she shouldn’t... She takes pride in her grades and who she is. And for some reason… she’s willing to give you a chance, Cullen.

“If it was up to me, I wouldn’t even let her near you, but then again, it’s her choice. So… hear this, if there is the faintest hint of you treating her the wrong way, harming her or even disrespecting her in any way, make her feel inferior or any of that shit… you’ll answer to me… and you really don’t want get on my bad side…” he finished his sentence in his usual calm demeanour, he was talking to me as if he was discussing the weather which really bugged me.

First, he was acting like he knew me, then he wants to protect my girl from me! Was he crazy?! And then he dared to threaten me! My hand clenched into fists. The idea of pounding the life out of him was becoming more and more inviting. But before I do that… I needed to get the thought of Jasper being JC’s dad out of the way…

“Jasper, I don’t have to take the shit you just said, but I’ll let it pass this time. There is no way in hell that I would harm my Bella. Also, I need you to know that she’s my responsibility now and you have no say in it. She’s giving me the chance and I’m not wasting it. And I want you off her case. I want you to forget about her. You already have Alice. So leave Bella to me. I already know that she’s different. I already know that she’s sweet and she puts others before her. I know that. There are a few things about her that I’d like to know. But eventually, I’ll know her more than myself.” I said as calmly as I could manage. I already was fuming. But I still needed to hear from him that he’s not JC’s dad.

“Just one question… Are you JC’s father?” I asked him, bracing myself for the answer. He looked at me surprised and then a slow smile started making its way to his lips. And then out of the blue he started laughing. He was laughing at me!? Moron!

“What the hell are you laughing about, asshat! I asked you a legitimate question! And I want the answer. NOW!” I was so pissed, I can’t believe he was laughing at me.

“Jerkward, are you kidding me? Has the jealousy really made you that blind?! You have the answer to that question! It’s obvious…” he was still talking and chuckling.

“You still haven’t answered me, Peter Pan… so just spit it out… are you?” I swear if he avoids the answer again, I’m gonna make him regret the day he came to know me.

“Of course, I’m not, you stupid idiot! I have been by Alice’s side for almost 2 years! How can I be the baby if I wasn’t even physically there! Also, Bells is like my baby sister! You stupid fuck! I can’t believe you actually asked that question!” Jasper had always been calm, but the anger manifesting on his face scared the shit out of me. And I don’t get scared easily.

“But just for the record… it would have been an honour to have a girl like Bella, have my son…” he said defiantly. I glared at him. Of course he had been absolutely right. It would be an honour to any guy to have a girl like Bella give him a child…

Fuck! How could I have missed this?

I really was blind when it came to my girl. The thought that she could be connected in any way with anyone but me, was making me crazy!

“Sorry, man. I don’t know what I was thinking. I just… shit…” I trailed off taking a deep breath and pinching the bridge of my nose.

“I just can’t imagine that she’s been with other guys. From the first time I saw her, when she spoke to me… even when it was to bash at me… it’s just… I know she’s different, Jasper. But the idea that she had a baby with another guy is making me crazy. I don’t want to miss out on this…” I was sprawling trying to make sense at least to myself but it was futile.

Jasper was looking at me strangely. And then he spoke, “Edward, let me give you this piece of advice… I have known you for as long as I have known Alice. And I have seen how you act towards girls and this is not acceptable, I know that you had a bad experience… but still that didn’t give you the excuse to treat all women the way you did… they are not all the same. And it’s not like she had cheated on you or anything… she was honest enough to say that she wanted to try and see other people… she could have cheated on you… she could have misled you in so many ways…

“But she did the right thing. As for Bella, I have noticed how you are reacting to her. And I must say it’s an improvement. You have a good heart Edward, if you pair it with that brains of yours… you can have something that you will treasure for the rest of your life. I don’t know if what I am saying makes sense, but Edward. Know this… if you ever need advice… you know where to find me…” he finished with a small smile.

Shit! Now I was feeling bad.

Not bad because of mentioning my ex-girlfriend, but bad because Jasper had actually cared enough to notice and dispense a piece of advice that wasn’t half-assed. This is the first time I heard Jasper mention my ex… Victoria; ever since our break up… I admit that I hadn’t regarded the female species in the same way…

I hadn’t known that Alice had spilled the beans to Jasper. But right now. I couldn’t be more grateful.

“Thank you, Jazz.”

“Um… since we are having a good moment… here’s another piece of advice. Brace yourself for what’s coming…” he trailed off with a smile looking behind me at the approaching figures of my sister and my Bella. They were standing by one of the baby doll stands which had a discount tag on it.

Alice was holding a few outfits with her and looked like she’s trying to talk my Bella into buying more.

“Bella, you are getting all of those outfits… the question is… in which colours you get them… I’m leaning towards the red… I think some of them would be amazing in black… but this one… you need to get in dark blue… there you go, honey… go try it on. And call me when you’re done there is one more outfit I’d like you to try…”

“Alice I don’t need these outfits. I’m not gonna wear them. I don’t have anyone to wear them for… remember I don’t have a boyfriend-“ my Bella was cut off by my pixie.

“Yet! You don’t have an official boyfriend yet, Bella. A mistake soon to be rectified…” she smiled devilishly at Bella, while giving me a sideway glances. Good, Pixie… at least you’re getting my drift…

“Don’t forget there is Mike waiting for you there…” she trailed off with an evil grin.

What the hell! Back off, Pixie! Not happening…

“Hey! What the hell, Pixie. That guy-Barbie is not coming near her. Period!” I finished off taking a few calming breaths. Bella looked upset and I didn’t want lose more points by getting pissed.

“Edward! He’s a sweet guy. He didn’t do anything wrong.” Pixie whined.

Note-to-self: Trim Pixie tongue. If more is said, CUT-OFF Pixie tongue!

“No, Ali. Edward is right. That guy has something fishy going on. I don’t like him being near any of you.” Jasper said quietly, looking pointedly at Bella.

Huh… as if I’d let her near that Barbie-Ken…

Bella looked at me as if she was going to argue… huh, I didn’t know I was allowing that…

I gave her a hard stare shaking my head slightly, showing her that it was no more up for discussions.

She beckoned me with her index finger to go to her and I complied.

“Are you telling me what to do, Edward?” she asked me sweetly. I knew she had something on her mind, since she had an evil glint in her eyes.

“Love, can you let me be the brains in this, this time? I promise, you won’t regret it…” I spoke softly tucking one of her loose locks behind her ear.

She tapped her chin a minute and her eyes brightened, “Sure, Edward… but while you are at it. Can you help me with some thing else, too?” she asked me batting her eyelashes at me.

“Sure, love. What do you need?” I asked her, I was happy that she trusted me.

“Which colour do you think I should get?” she held 2 outfits up. Both lacy… one of them was black and the other was dark blue. And even though both of them were in front of my face, my brains couldn’t process anything at the moment. Not even a coherent word…

All the blood that was supposed to be flooding my brain cells was now gathered flooding my now raging erection. Shit…

“What do you think, Edward? What do you prefer?” she spoke as if she was talking to a child. And I still couldn’t answer. All the dirty thoughts were again gathering in my head and my eyes glazed over…

Day Dream…

Bella clad in her dark blue baby doll, the outfit was too tight on her that her breasts are almost spilling out of the cups. Her skin was glowing and her hair was down her back in curls. She was making her way to me and then she stood in front of me.

She put one of her hands on my chest, nearing her face to mine, caressing me with her small nose and brushing her lips against my cheeks, nose and finally lips. And suddenly stopped…

“What do you prefer? This?...” she asked me rubbing her other hand against the stiffness in my pants causing my breath to hitch… “… or this?...” she pressed her chest against mine, taking my hand in her other hand and pushing it to her spilling breasts.

“What do you prefer, Edward?”

End Day Dream…

“HELLO! Edward? Where did your thoughts go, man? You look a bit flushed? Are you okay?” Jasper was chuckling.

“Huh? Where is Bella?!” I shook my head and glance around me. That little minx! I can’t believe she did that!

“Oh, man. You should have seen the look on your face… Bella is really smart, Edward. Don’t tell her shit like you’re the brains or shit, because she’s gonna fry you. And what you have seen now is the just the tip of the iceberg…” he said patting my back.

Hmm… it’s good to know… not that I didn’t get it before, especially after that dinner scene…

I took a few calming breaths and saw the girls making their way to the register.

Once all the purchases were done we continued our shopping and it was time to hit the road.

“Let me give JC his bottle and give him a change before we leave. I’ll be out in a few…” my girl took the stroller and went to the room to take care of her business. I stood there staring at the bathroom door like a lost puppy.

I looked at Jasper and Alice and saw them looking at me and then burst out laughing.

What?

“Oh, man… you’ve got it bad…” Jasper said smiling after his fit of laughter.

“Listen, it’s been a long day… I’ll take Alice with me. We are going to dinner. Can you take care of Bella?” Jasper was trying to get himself killed I’m sure. What kind of question is that!

“Of course, asshat! Who else is going to take care of her!? What kind of stupid question is that!?” I was boiling. It’s already been a crazy day… I don’t need this shit!

“Just checking, man. Chill!” with that he and Alice made there way out, leaving the shopping bags with me.

I decided to go put all our things in Bella’s car in order to help her with JC when she’s out. I went back and saw her making her way to the entrance pushing JC’s stroller.

She gave me a smile and I couldn’t help but return it.

Once everything was set in the car, we got in and drove off.

We opted on playing a game of 20 questions which had turned out in the end to… 120 questions… we talked about everything and nothing. So many “me too” were exchanged, along with “yeah that’s one of my favourites” and “of course I like it, who doesn’t”…

It was one of the most satisfying trips I have ever had. It was like rediscovering myself.

Once we were there… I helped her get everything into the house and promising to help her with any of the furniture if she needed to. I got the chance to see her bedroom, it was like I imagined it would be… she instructed me to leave everything downstairs so I don’t hurt my back carrying all the stuff, but I just rolled my eyes at her and got everything up stairs…

I placed the last bag of clothes on her bed and made my way to her window. I noticed that her window was opposite mine, with only a tree between us, I smiled. That’s good to know… Mission ‘Bug Bella’s Bedroom’ was already in motion… well maybe not bugging as much as haunting…

I made my way downstairs and saw that she had already started on dinner, “Do you need anything else, love?”

“Um, no thank you, Edward. You have been a great help. Thank you for sticking with us today… it was um… kinda fun.” She finished smiling at me.

“That, it was. Let me give you my phone in case you need anything.” I quickly grabbed her cell and typed my phone in there.

“Thank you.” She said blushing, taking her phone and dialling my number. Once it buzzed I rejected her call and saved her number.

“Well, I’ll head home now. My mom should be waiting with dinner…” I trailed off making my way to the door.

“Um… no wait, Edward… would you like to- AAAH!” she yelped as she slipped on some spilled water and fell to the floor.

“Oh my God! Bella, are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?” I asked her frantically kneeling beside her and holding her by the shoulders to help her up.

“WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE!?” a furious voice yelled from the door. I turned my head to see a fuming Chief Swan standing at the door with his fingers reaching for his holster.

Fuck!

I’m dead meat!

End Chapter Nine

AN: Please don’t shoot me… sorry! So sorry I know… please don’t hate me… What do you think of Jazz everyone… who wants more o’ dat ;) *evil grin* R&R, please…