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At the Deep End – Chapter 15

July 27, 2014 / naelany / 0 Comments

JPOV

I sat behind my computer, trying desperately to get some work done before having to leave for swimming class. I drummed my fingers on the table as my thoughts once again strayed from the screen in front of me and the assignment I should be working on. Instead, my thoughts kept drifting back to the night Rose and I made dinner for Edward the week before.

I smiled as I recalled what Rose had said before leaving that night: “You let me know when you want the boy eating out of your lap and we will pull out all the stops.” There was no way in hell I was telling her that her kick-ass cooking skills wouldn’t be necessary anymore. Then again…. if that’s the reaction I get for one of her ‘weekday’ dinners, I wonder just what kind of response I could expect from Edward if Rose were to pull out all the stops. That thought certainly had its merits.

At the Deep End – Chapter 14

July 24, 2014 / naelany / 0 Comments

EPOV

I had a hard time staying focused on work for the rest of the afternoon. I never had gotten around to eating anything during my lunch break, which didn’t help matters either. My mind kept going back to my conversation with Jasper. He wants to go have dinner with my parents. Every time I thought of it, I could feel a goofy grin come to my lips. I was still a little worried about how he really felt about it, and hoped he wouldn’t feel too pressured to come out to his parents or introduce me to them. I knew all too well it had to happen at some point, but also realized that the choice was his to make, not mine. All I could do was be there for him when the time came, no matter the outcome.

For the time being though, I was thrilled that I’d be able to introduce him to my parents. The thought of Esme or Carlisle not liking him never even crossed my mind. I knew they’d be as supportive of him as they were of me. I wanted Jasper to know he would not be alone, and would always have somewhere to go. I was certain of this: they would love him as surely as I did.

At the Deep End – Chapter 13

July 22, 2014 / naelany / 0 Comments

JPOV

I pulled on a pair of Edward’s sweats while he got dressed after our shower. After he left, I went into the kitchen to grab something to drink. I sat down at the table, nursing my glass of orange juice as I let my mind wander. So much had changed for me in the last few days.

Looking back, I realized that the night we kissed in Edward’s car was when things started to click for me. I knew I’d been fighting my feelings, but watching how it hurt him, and knowing that I was the only one who could stop that hurt, made it clear to me that I had to try to get past my own fears. Rose was right. I was worrying about the wrong things. Although I still wasn’t sure about how to tell mom and dad.

At the Deep End – Chapter 12

July 19, 2014 / naelany / 0 Comments

EPOV

I gazed over at Jasper as he slept soundly next to me. He looked so peaceful. My hands itched to caress him, but I remained still, just taking in his every feature. It was still dark out, but I was wide awake. I knew I wouldn’t be able to fall back asleep. I still couldn’t believe that he was here, in my bed, even if he has slept here a few times now since that first time last week. I smiled softly as I thought back to that night.

We had watched ‘The Court Jester’ after dinner. It turned out to be a favorite of both of ours. I had a hard time concentrating on it though, with Jasper right next to me. I had my arm around his shoulder, and the sense of peace the evening had given me made my heart swell. I wished we could spend every night like this. Just us, enjoying each other’s company. It had felt so good to make dinner together earlier.

At the Deep End – Chapter 11

July 17, 2014 / naelany / 0 Comments

JPOV

I lay in bed, my arms under my head as I stared up at the ceiling. My mind kept going over what happened today, especially the game and Rosalie meeting Edward – I was so glad that it had gone well! During dinner with Mom and Dad, Rose hadn’t stopped talking about Emmett, for which I was actually grateful. I had been a little preoccupied, to say the least.

Edward had been at the forefront of my thoughts all through dinner. I kept wondering about how it would be for him to meet my parents. I think Rosalie sensed this and purposely kept their attention away from me.

It felt like dinner lasted for hours, but we finally got home, and I was able to excuse myself. I went to my room, switched on my computer and tried to go through my emails, but I still wasn’t able to concentrate.

At the Deep End – Chapter 10

July 14, 2014 / naelany / 0 Comments

EPOV

The game had been intense. I knew that the team we were playing wasn’t as good as we were, but still. We won, and I had made the final goal. I was proud of the team. Every one of them had played well, and poor Felix had even gotten injured in the process. We had just finished shaking hands with the other team when I saw Jasper’s sister walking up to us.

“Congratulations, brother mine! You guys did good.”

He turned around and made as if to hug Rosalie. She glared at him as she stepped back with a hiss. “Don’t you dare, Jazz!”

He chuckled and held his hands up in surrender. He glanced at Emmett, who stood frozen next to him, his eyes fixed on Rose. I could tell that she was trying hard not to look at him. This should prove interesting….

At the Deep End – Chapter 9

July 12, 2014 / naelany / 0 Comments

JPOV

Good God, when did I turn into such a girl?

I raked my fingers through my hair in frustration. I stood by my bed, contemplating several clothing options. I was starting to feel a little queasy; I was so nervous.

“Oh, for crying out loud!” I yelled into the room as I grabbed my blue shirt, black jeans, some socks, and a pair of boxer briefs. I walked to the bathroom and placed everything neatly by the sink, along with a towel, and turned on the shower as hot as I could stand it.

I saw my reflection in the mirror and sighed. Pull yourself together, man. It’s just dinner with Edward. I stepped under the scalding water, letting the heat soak my body, before turning the temperature down slightly. I took my time, hoping to still my nerves. It helped a little.

At the Deep End – Chapter 8

July 10, 2014 / naelany / 0 Comments

EPOV

I took the laptop to my dad’s office after I figured out what was wrong with it. He was on the phone with his back facing me when I arrived, so I waited just inside the door until he was done. He looked a little startled when he turned back to his desk to hang up the phone and saw me standing there.

“Hey, Dad. Laptop’s fixed.” I held it up and smirked at him. “You should know by now not to try and delete anything from the programs, Dad. Really, how many times now? Four?” I chuckled softly, my eyes dancing with mirth, as I watched him slump in his seat and place a hand over his forehead.

“Again? I apologize, Son. I promise you, no more accidentally deleting anything. Next time, I’ll go straight to you.” He chuckled and shook his head. “Really, Edward. Thank you, and I am sorry.”

At the Deep End – Chapter 7

July 8, 2014 / naelany / 0 Comments

JPOV

When I got home, I went straight to my room and turned on my computer. I usually checked my e-mail before going to bed to make sure I didn’t miss anything important, like a note from a teacher or something. I took Edward’s card out of my pocket, intending to put it by the computer. Instead, I flipped it around and stared at his IM name for a couple of minutes. I tapped the card against my fingers. Ah, what the hell… I logged on to my instant messenger. It hadn’t even finished loading yet when the box came flashing on my screen:

EACullen would like to add you to his or her Messenger List. Accept or Deny?

At the Deep End – Chapter 6

July 7, 2014 / naelany / 0 Comments

EPOV

It was hard to sit and listen to the reason he pulled away from me all those years ago. I had never understood why, after the weeks we’d spent together, he suddenly ignored me. I remembered how much it had hurt me back then.

I wondered why Jazz hadn’t come back to training after the call from his family. I couldn’t very well go out and check. So, I was left to endure the rest of the session without him, until it was time for dinner. I rushed to get showered and dressed, hoping he’d be in the cafeteria already. He wasn’t. I began to worry that something was wrong when I saw him enter the room, walk through the line to grab food, and then move to the opposite side of the room from me. What the hell?

He didn’t meet my eyes as I tried in vain to catch his attention. A funny feeling started to settle in my stomach, and it had nothing to do with the food I’d just consumed.

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At the Deep End – Chapter 15

At the Deep End – Chapter 14

At the Deep End – Chapter 13

At the Deep End – Chapter 12

At the Deep End – Chapter 11

At the Deep End – Chapter 10

At the Deep End – Chapter 9

At the Deep End – Chapter 8

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