Vivian Joy Darwin || A Jasper Hale DDLG Story

Chapter 1

“Jazzy,” I yelled, laughing and throwing a stuffed animal at my mate as he “chased” me around our room. I was abandoned by yet another foster family a few months ago and the Cullen's took me in. A few weeks later Jasper told me everything about him and his family. He told me his story, starting with his human family and the Confederate Army and ending with us.

“C'mon,” he said, wrapping his arms around my waist. “I love you darlin’.”

“I love you too,” I said, turning slightly in his arms to kiss his cheek.

“Mom just finished dinner, and you need to eat,” he said. I nodded, before starting to cough. Luckily I didn't end up having a full out coughing fit.

“Come on then,” I said, grabbing his hand and dragging him downstairs to keep me company as I ate. I tried to avoid his worried looks.

“Hello beautiful,” Esme said, setting my plate of food on the table.

“Thanks, Mom,” I said, hugging her. I'd never had a real mom before, but Esme was the one I'd always dreamed of.

“Anything for my kids, dear,” she said. “Now eat up.” I nodded and took my seat while Jasper sat beside me.

“Are you okay?” Jasper whispered in my ear, sending chills down my spine.

I nodded before answering. “Yeah, I was just thinking.” I looked at him, and knew he could sense my feelings whether or not I wanted him to.

“I want you to be able to talk to me about anything, love,” he said, kissing my temple as I ate.

“I know, Jas,” I said. “Just, I don't exactly know what I'm feeling right now.”

“It's mostly love, but I can feel hints of something else. Something that resembles jealousy and envy,” he said.

“It's jealousy that you guys have had it so great, and I didn't have a family before mom and dad brought me into their home. It's so perfect here. I just want to live with you all forever.”

“You can, love,” he said. “You're my mate. We can be together forever if that's what you want.”

“She'll be one tough little newborn,” Emmett yelled from the living room. I knew they'd all be eavesdropping, but tried not to care.

“Tough enough to kick your ass,” I retaliated, knowing he'd hear me. I had to fight to suppress more coughs.

“Yeah right. I'll believe it when it happens,” Emmett said, joining us as I continued to eat.

“I've gotta put my money on Viv,” Jasper said.

“Thanks babe,” I said, turning to kiss his cheek.

“Yeah, yeah. You'll regret that eventually,” Emmett said.

“Yeah when I'm no longer a newborn,” I said. “Where's everyone else?”

“Well, Alice and Rose went hunting so they can take you shopping tomorrow while the rest of us go hunting. Carlisle has to work overnight so him and Esme are having alone time,” he said. I rolled my eyes at him, but mentally thanked God that the rooms are sound proofed.

After I ate dinner, Carlisle left for work, and Rosalie and Alice returned home. I was just sort of chilling on the couch with Emmett as we watched the basketball game that was on TV.

“Babe,” Jasper said. “Why don’t we go upstairs? You need some sleep.”

“Yeah, sure,” I said, coughing a few times as I stood up. Jasper grabbed my arm gently to help steady me and looked at me cautiously.

“Maybe we shouldn’t go to Gettysburg,” he said.

“Jazzy, I’m fine. Promise,” I said. “Besides we aren’t leaving until the day after tomorrow.”

“Babe, I’m just worried about you,” he said, kissing my cheek. He picked me up bridal style and carried me to our bedroom.

“I can walk, ya know,” I said as he sat me down on my feet in our walk in closet. I changed into pajamas before walking out to the bed in our room.

“Hey, be careful tomorrow, okay, babe?” Jasper said, crawling into bed beside me and pulling me into his arms.

“Yeah, you too,” I said, kissing him gently.

“I love you Viv. Get some sleep,” he said.

“I love you too Jazz,” I said. I felt him push calming waves over me to help lull me to sleep. Within seconds, I was out like a light.

A/N: This is my first DDLG story, so if I mess up a ton of crap let me know and I'll fix it. This is an idea I've had floating around for a while that I just want to get written down and put out there for others to enjoy.
   ~Erynn