The Pull

thoughts and a proposal

Jasper's answer to my last question perplexed me. I had not had a peaceful nights sleep for over four months. if he didn't use his power on me, then what could have caused my nightmare-less sleep? but since i was actually in a good mood for the first time i could remember and i didn't know how long jasper would stay, i decided to bury that thought until i had time to myself to contemplate on it.

we sat in a comfortable silence for several minutes anyone spoke again. then jasper smirked a little and said "so whats been happening in the big 'Ole city of forks?" . i couldn't help it i burst out laughing. "did you...just call... forks a... big city..." i finally pushed out between fits of giggles. when i looked up at him, jasper had a huge smile across his face. "i knew i could make you laugh!" he sang with delight. i quickly returned his smile, not with my usual forced fake one but with a real smile. for some reason jasper's presence here was making me so happy , i was almost gitty. "so how long do you think you'll stay?" i blurted out with out even thinking.

"well there has to be some sort of reason why i was pulled here so my guess is i will stay at least until i find out why" and with that my emotions were soaring. maybe i wouldn't be alone anymore... at least for a while. maybe i was putting too much into his words, but he did say - at least until- not just -until i find out-. i would probably pay for it later but right now i had hope for the first time in a long time and i wasn't going to let go of it.jasper pulled me back to reality by saying "so where is charlie ... he can't be working on a Saturday"

"no he isn't working. he went on an all weekend fishing trip with Billy Black and Deputy Dan. he won't be back until tuesday actually" jasper got a worried look on his face. "so he just took off and left you here all alone for like four days .. and for what.. a few fish??"

Ok that was unexpected to say the least. why was jasper freaking out so badly just because charlie went on a fishing trip? i decided to put an end to this quickly. "jasper calm down its not that big of a deal. charlie does on fishing trips all the time. i will be fine, i am almost 18 now, and even when charlie is here i take more care of him than he does of me. besides it will be like he isn't even gone. i will just stay at home like i always do." oops i didn't mean to let that last part slip out, but for some reason it was just so easy to talk to jasper that i found myself giving out more information than i should.

"oh no you won't be Bella" he was serious now " i have a feeling you have been doing that way too much lately" i jumped up from my chair "no! please jasper nothing public! please, i just .. i just can't " i almost immediately felt his acceptance, then i saw the recognition in his eyes. when he spoke again compassion colored his voice. "Ok Bella you have my word nothing public, but i really think that you need to get out of this house". he said as he got out of his chair. when i looked up at him , i saw a wicked look flash through his eyes, then he smiled.

he took a step toward me then bowed a little, extended his hand to me and looked deep into my eyes and caught me in his smoldering stare as he said " Isabella Marie Swan will you please do me the honor of accompanying me on a walk through the woods?" my breathing caught for a moment and my heart beat sky rocketed. then i smiled , placed my hand in his and said "why yes, Jasper Hale , i would love to accompany you."

We walked out the back door still hand in hand. as we crossed the yard i heard him say "Whitlock". my genius reply was "huh?". he turned to face me "the names Jasper Whitlock, mam" he said as he tipped his hat.