Jasper Hale Love Story

Chapter - 61

Emmett warned Esme.

No, she should know, the entire family will be implicated if this ends badly said Rosalie.

Badly like where I would become a meal said Bella realizing.

Everyone chuckles even Rosalie smiles.

Adelyn suddenly moves to the window as if she is expecting someone. As of cue Alice and Jasper comes from the trees. Alice was the one to come closer but Jasper stayed with Adelyn.

Hi Bella said Alice as she bounces forward to kiss Bella's cheeks and gives the wild flower to Bella.

I'm Alice. Oh you do smell good said Alice.

Jasper still holds Adelyn tightly.

Alice said Edward.

It's alright Bella, Addy and I are going to be great friends said Alice.

Jasper still staring at Bella as Edward looked at Carlisle.

Carlisle cleared his throat and said Jasper is our newest vegetarian it's a little difficult for him.

Pleasure to meet you said Jasper without breathing.

It's okay Jazz you won't hurt her said Alice.

Jasper squeezes Adelyn's hand to tell her that he is uncomfortable.

Edward why don't you give Bella a tour of the house said Adelyn.

It's a good idea said Edward.

We will see you soon said Adelyn and Alice with meaning.

Edward shoots Alice a look, which Bella catches before he guides her up the stairs. As they ascend, Bella takes in the eclectic art pieces from around the world, Ethiopian crosses, Dresden China, Asian scrolls. They reach --

the landing - to find a wall of dozens of artistically arrayed silk squares with tassels. Bella looks closer.

Graduation caps? asked Bella.

A private joke. We matriculate a lot replied Edward.

What a nightmare, repeating high school said Bella.

True, but the younger we start out in a new place, the longer we can stay there said Edward.

She shivers at the thought of it, as they continue on...

... and this is my room said Edward.

Bella enters to find a wall of glass doors open to a deck, with the river beyond. The rest is floor to ceiling CD's, vinyl, 8-track tapes, etc., with a sophisticated I-pod/stereo set up.

So you're obsessed with music said Bella (looking around)

No bed? asked Bella.

No sleep said Edward.

Ever? asked Bella.

No nightmares, no drool, no snoring said Edward.

She considers this, as she runs a hand along a wall of CD's,studying the titles.

Do you have any favorites? asked Edward.

Depends. Alternative? Sixties, seventies...Jazz? said Bella.

Ooh, she knows her music. Alright, nineties. Eighteen-nineties. Classical. asked Edward.

I'd have to say... Debussy said Bella.

He looks at her, surprised, smiles.

My favorite, too said Edward.

Off their connection, he pulls out a CD and puts it on. solo piano version of CLAIR DE LUNE begins to play.

He moves to her, taking her hand, then he starts to turn her in a pirouette, dancing with her - but she breaks off and backs away.

No dancing said Bella

Ever? asked Edward.

No tripping, no falling, no derision said Bella.

I can always make you said Edward mischievously

You don't scare me said Bella.

You really shouldn't have said that said Edward.

He grins, a low GROWLING SOUNDS in the back of his throat.

She laughs and backs out the door, onto ---- Bella backs up to the rail. Edward appears in the

doorway, shifting into a half-crouch, about to pounce.

Don't you dare -- said Bella.