Jasper Hale Love Story

Chapter - 76

Wherefore art thou, Bella? asked Mike.

She turns as Mike, Eric, Angela and Jessica approach.

He means will you finish the Shakespeare assignment? said Jessica.

No, I don't -- okay I do said Mike.

I can help you with it -- but first -- (pulling out her camera) I need a picture. My mom's expecting a scrapbook full of memories said Bella.

Angela (holds up her own camera) and said I take 'em, I don't pose for 'em.

You do today said Bella

She pushes Angela to the others; they arrange themselves --

You'll Photoshop my nose if it looks big, right? asked Jessica.

Don't worry, I'm in the picture; no one will be looking at you guys said Eric.

Jessica scoffs, Angela points her camera at Bella

Oh good. Cullen's here said Mike.

Edward climbing out of his silver Volvo.

Yay said Jessica dryly.

Check ya later said Eric

-- But Bella doesn't register their tone. She's transfixed by Edward who approaches, eyes never leaving hers. He reaches her, washing away all her concerns --

Happy birthday said Edward.

-- except that one. Her face falls.

Don't remind me said Bella.

Your birth is definitely a day to celebrate said Edward.

Not for me said Bella.

Eighteen is a little early to be worrying about your age said Edward.

It's one year older than you said Bella.

Bella, I'm ninety said Edward.

True. Maybe I should be creeped out that I'm dating such an old guy said Bella.

Yes, it's the age that's creepy, not the fact that you're dating a vampire said Edward.

Then he kisses her, tenderly, adoringly. She kisses him back... despite their restraint, the passion mounts... until he pulls away. As always, both are left wanting more.

That's enough love birds we have class said Adelyn as she came to pick her books that she left in the car.

Addy you came to see us not to search for the books said Edward. Adelyn just stick her tongue at him and went back to the school.

We have class said Edward.

Right, class said Bella.

Catching their breath, they start towards school.... but stops hearing something in his mind.

Hey we are here to Bella and we will leave as soon as possible it's just a little gift my cousin wants to give it Bella said Selena.

Someone wants to meet you said Edward irritated.

Bella said Jacob as his cousin Selena as they jogs up carrying used car parts.

God Jacob, what are they feeding you on that rez steroids ? your huge said Bella.

Wouldn't seem so drastic if you come around here said Selena.

Hey, Sel how are you ? asked Bella.

I'm good Bella said Selena hugging her.

You too Sel. seriously stop using those said Bella.

I don't use them, Bella come to the rez sometimes with Charlie said Selena still looking at Edward without taking her eyes.

I will soon. But isn't both of your school like ten miles that way ? asked Bella.

Just here buying these for the rabbit. We almost done with the rebuilding. Sel helps me with the money said Jacob.

Jake aren't you forgetting something asked Selena rolling her eyes.

He pulls from his coat a small woven Dream catcher, feathers dangling from it. He hands it to her.

I saw Sel make one so I brought it and thought you would need. It catches bad dreams said Jacob.

This, I need. It's great said Bella.

The bell is about to ring said Edward.

The bell rings Jacob gives Edward an amiable smile, with just a hint of snarks.

Ohh, look at you all physic said Jacob.

I don't have that particular gift. But i can read a watch. I'm clever that way said Edward.