Here's a look at what's coming up for the boys' trip to SF:
They had planned most of the five day trip together, though it appeared that they’d unleashed a monster in letting Jasper anywhere near maps, brochures, and train schedules. Though he teased Jasper about it, Edward had to admit that Jasper was good at putting together a trip that allowed them to do everything, but not so over-scheduled they drove themselves into exhaustion. Through the process of putting everything together, Edward had learned that Jasper’s MOS (military operational specialty) was logistics with a secondary specialty in intelligence.
Since they knew they’d have seven hours of travel between the flight and catching the train into the city, Jasper had suggested an easy day of sightseeing. After they checked into their hotel and got settled, they were off to Golden Gate Park and from there, catching dinner and calling it an early night. The four days following were similarly planned, and their sixth day was for sleeping in and traveling home. They’d have one more week to themselves before classes started once they got back to Forks.
Edward was both dreading and looking forward to the new semester. He was excited for the plans he’d made for his band, but dreading what the travel and living arrangements meant for his relationship with Jasper. But he pushed the thoughts away as they both purchased $20 in BART fare and entered the gate to the platform.
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Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US. Look for a post on Monday or Tuesday after the holiday.
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Garden Chapter 30 Preview
Here's a peek at what's coming up in Chapter 30:
Esme greeted him with a kiss on the cheek when they returned home and he delivered his one bag to the kitchen counter. “Thank you, sweetheart.” He turned back to go out for another, but his mom stopped him with a light touch on his arm. “Let Emmett get them,” she suggested, while Emmett settled his bags next to Edward’s.
Edward nodded, shifting his weight to lean on the counter. “What’s up, mom?” he asked as Emmett ducked back out.
“Is everything alright between you and Jasper?” she asked quietly, beginning to unload the bags and organize the contents on the counter.
“Yes. Why?” He frowned. He loved that his family was so sensitive to their moods, and he was trying not to find it overbearing that they wanted to make sure everything was alright.
“He’s seemed very closed off since you guys went out yesterday,” she answered. “He came down awhile ago and barely said two words, then went and played in the music nook for awhile.” She turned to him, a soft frown marking her face. “Did you fight?”
“No,” Edward said on a sigh. “It was a misunderstanding, and I think I shook up his worldview a bit more than I should have, but it wasn’t on purpose.” He ran his fingers through his hair. “We’re okay, I promise,” he assured her, moving to kiss her on the cheek. “Did he eat?” He asked, thinking he’d take something up with him.
Esme nodded. “It looked like his fever broke; his eyes didn’t look so bright. I made him some toast and tea. There’s still hot water on,” she said with a wave to the kettle. “He went back up about an hour ago.”
Esme greeted him with a kiss on the cheek when they returned home and he delivered his one bag to the kitchen counter. “Thank you, sweetheart.” He turned back to go out for another, but his mom stopped him with a light touch on his arm. “Let Emmett get them,” she suggested, while Emmett settled his bags next to Edward’s.
Edward nodded, shifting his weight to lean on the counter. “What’s up, mom?” he asked as Emmett ducked back out.
“Is everything alright between you and Jasper?” she asked quietly, beginning to unload the bags and organize the contents on the counter.
“Yes. Why?” He frowned. He loved that his family was so sensitive to their moods, and he was trying not to find it overbearing that they wanted to make sure everything was alright.
“He’s seemed very closed off since you guys went out yesterday,” she answered. “He came down awhile ago and barely said two words, then went and played in the music nook for awhile.” She turned to him, a soft frown marking her face. “Did you fight?”
“No,” Edward said on a sigh. “It was a misunderstanding, and I think I shook up his worldview a bit more than I should have, but it wasn’t on purpose.” He ran his fingers through his hair. “We’re okay, I promise,” he assured her, moving to kiss her on the cheek. “Did he eat?” He asked, thinking he’d take something up with him.
Esme nodded. “It looked like his fever broke; his eyes didn’t look so bright. I made him some toast and tea. There’s still hot water on,” she said with a wave to the kettle. “He went back up about an hour ago.”
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Teaser for Ch. 28: Caught in the Rain
Here's a peek at what's coming up in ch. 28. It's written, but there might be a delay in posting for me to get my act together. Just in case there's a week lapse, here's a slightly larger teaser than normal:
He heard a feminine giggle behind him. “He’s like a big cat,” Bella mused softly, and Jasper felt more than heard Edward’s answering chuckle.
“Sometimes,” Edward agreed in a whisper. “Hey, Jas.”
“Hi,” he answered softly, wincing at the hoarseness of his voice and the scratchy feeling even that one sound produced. He swallowed roughly.
“Are you okay?” Edward asked.
Jasper wasn’t sure how to respond to that on many levels, so he shrugged best he could, making no effort to move out of his protective curl or Edward’s embrace. He felt drained, emotionally and physically, and he still hadn’t really figured anything out. His back was also throbbing, a result of his impromptu walk, Jasper assumed, but he embraced the pain momentarily, letting it become the focus of his thoughts.
“Do you want us to leave you alone?” Bella asked from behind him, her small hand warm on his back where his sweatshirt had ridden up.
“No,” he answered softly. “Please.” He had screwed up by walking away earlier and pulling away from Edward instead of trying to talk to him about things. Surely if anyone could understand the thoughts he was currently wrestling with it would be Edward, who would have had to have come to terms with his own sexuality somehow. But he’d been alone enough in his life with big problems to deal with. In the overall scheme, it seemed somewhat trivial, though Jasper knew that it wasn’t. For the moment, he just wanted to be reminded that Edward loved him and would support him and the rest would sort itself out.
Jasper felt Edward’s breath ghost across his ear as he leaned in close and spoke softly. “Relax, baby,” he said tenderly. “We’re not going anywhere. I think I kind of dropped a bomb into your life earlier, and I’m not going to leave you to deal with it alone. When you’re ready, I’m here.” He kissed the top of Jasper’s head. “I love you.”
Though he didn’t uncurl, he did relax slightly. “Love you, too,” he said softly. Edward resumed playing with his hair and Jasper fell quiet once more, soaking up the feelings of love and affection Bella and Edward were physically giving him, letting them quiet his mind for the time being. He drifted and dozed, Bella and Edward’s voices washing over him. He never quite fell back into true sleep, the pain in his back keeping him from true rest, but he felt himself slowly relax by degrees as he focused on listening to the sounds of their voices and not his own thoughts.
He heard a feminine giggle behind him. “He’s like a big cat,” Bella mused softly, and Jasper felt more than heard Edward’s answering chuckle.
“Sometimes,” Edward agreed in a whisper. “Hey, Jas.”
“Hi,” he answered softly, wincing at the hoarseness of his voice and the scratchy feeling even that one sound produced. He swallowed roughly.
“Are you okay?” Edward asked.
Jasper wasn’t sure how to respond to that on many levels, so he shrugged best he could, making no effort to move out of his protective curl or Edward’s embrace. He felt drained, emotionally and physically, and he still hadn’t really figured anything out. His back was also throbbing, a result of his impromptu walk, Jasper assumed, but he embraced the pain momentarily, letting it become the focus of his thoughts.
“Do you want us to leave you alone?” Bella asked from behind him, her small hand warm on his back where his sweatshirt had ridden up.
“No,” he answered softly. “Please.” He had screwed up by walking away earlier and pulling away from Edward instead of trying to talk to him about things. Surely if anyone could understand the thoughts he was currently wrestling with it would be Edward, who would have had to have come to terms with his own sexuality somehow. But he’d been alone enough in his life with big problems to deal with. In the overall scheme, it seemed somewhat trivial, though Jasper knew that it wasn’t. For the moment, he just wanted to be reminded that Edward loved him and would support him and the rest would sort itself out.
Jasper felt Edward’s breath ghost across his ear as he leaned in close and spoke softly. “Relax, baby,” he said tenderly. “We’re not going anywhere. I think I kind of dropped a bomb into your life earlier, and I’m not going to leave you to deal with it alone. When you’re ready, I’m here.” He kissed the top of Jasper’s head. “I love you.”
Though he didn’t uncurl, he did relax slightly. “Love you, too,” he said softly. Edward resumed playing with his hair and Jasper fell quiet once more, soaking up the feelings of love and affection Bella and Edward were physically giving him, letting them quiet his mind for the time being. He drifted and dozed, Bella and Edward’s voices washing over him. He never quite fell back into true sleep, the pain in his back keeping him from true rest, but he felt himself slowly relax by degrees as he focused on listening to the sounds of their voices and not his own thoughts.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Garden Teaser: Ch 28: New Traditions
Here's a peek at what's coming up for ch. 28:
The grocery store was nearly empty on the day after Christmas, making it easy for them to gather what they needed. Jasper decided on the winter squash and white bean recipe, deciding to leave the ham hock for Esme to freeze and use later. They strolled through the store and grabbed their ingredients, plus a few things to restock the fridge and Jasper got the items necessary to make a dump cake, something he said was his father’s favorite dessert, with vanilla ice cream.
Jasper insisted on paying for the groceries, and Edward relented only because he knew it was important to Jasper to feel like he wasn’t taking advantage of his family’s hospitality, despite how often Edward had told him he was welcomed. They loaded up the groceries and headed back to the house.
The house was still quiet and empty when they returned. Edward expected his father and David to return ahead of everyone else, but since their golf game had likely been cancelled because of rain, Edward had no idea where they’d disappeared to for the day. Jasper unloaded the bags and sorted everything onto the counter while Edward stoked the fire back up and put on some music.
Edward and Jasper spent the next hour working together in the kitchen. Edward located his mother’s huge slow cooker under the counter and set it up for Jasper before getting started on the minestrone he was going to make. They worked fairly slowly, neither of them really accustomed to cooking, though Edward felt pretty assured they couldn’t really screw anything up. It took some time for Jasper to get the squash peeled and chopped, but once he figured out a method, it went smoothly. They teased and poked at each other as they moved around for the things they needed, and it was a different kind of relaxing for Edward. Though he was moving around, his mind was focused on something, and he found it an odd kind of meditation.
The grocery store was nearly empty on the day after Christmas, making it easy for them to gather what they needed. Jasper decided on the winter squash and white bean recipe, deciding to leave the ham hock for Esme to freeze and use later. They strolled through the store and grabbed their ingredients, plus a few things to restock the fridge and Jasper got the items necessary to make a dump cake, something he said was his father’s favorite dessert, with vanilla ice cream.
Jasper insisted on paying for the groceries, and Edward relented only because he knew it was important to Jasper to feel like he wasn’t taking advantage of his family’s hospitality, despite how often Edward had told him he was welcomed. They loaded up the groceries and headed back to the house.
The house was still quiet and empty when they returned. Edward expected his father and David to return ahead of everyone else, but since their golf game had likely been cancelled because of rain, Edward had no idea where they’d disappeared to for the day. Jasper unloaded the bags and sorted everything onto the counter while Edward stoked the fire back up and put on some music.
Edward and Jasper spent the next hour working together in the kitchen. Edward located his mother’s huge slow cooker under the counter and set it up for Jasper before getting started on the minestrone he was going to make. They worked fairly slowly, neither of them really accustomed to cooking, though Edward felt pretty assured they couldn’t really screw anything up. It took some time for Jasper to get the squash peeled and chopped, but once he figured out a method, it went smoothly. They teased and poked at each other as they moved around for the things they needed, and it was a different kind of relaxing for Edward. Though he was moving around, his mind was focused on something, and he found it an odd kind of meditation.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Teaser for Ch. 27: Christmas is for Kids
Here you are, a peek at Christmas in the Garden:
Jasper was surprised to find that it was after eight in the morning when he woke on Christmas day. He’d half expected Emmett to have woken everyone around six, anxious to get on with his plans to propose to Rosalie. He could hear noises from downstairs, but nothing that sounded rushed or hurried. He cleared his throat lightly, trying to dislodge a slightly gummy feeling, probably from sleeping with his mouth open as he sniffled softly. He felt slightly congested, and hoped he hadn’t managed to let himself get sick over the first part of their vacation.
“Merry Christmas, Jas,” Edward said quietly, beside him. “You snore.”
Jasper laughed softly. He didn’t snore often, but it must have been bad for Edward to mention it. “Sorry,” he said causally. “Merry Christmas.” He kissed the top of Edward’s head, not wanting to assault him with horrid morning breath, since it seemed he’d snored all night long.
Edward snuggled close, kissing Jasper’s collarbone, and they fell quiet, listening to the sounds of the house coming awake around them. “We should probably get up,” Edward said after awhile. “Emmett won’t be patient for too much longer, and Mom’s probably got breakfast nearly ready.”
Jasper was surprised to find that it was after eight in the morning when he woke on Christmas day. He’d half expected Emmett to have woken everyone around six, anxious to get on with his plans to propose to Rosalie. He could hear noises from downstairs, but nothing that sounded rushed or hurried. He cleared his throat lightly, trying to dislodge a slightly gummy feeling, probably from sleeping with his mouth open as he sniffled softly. He felt slightly congested, and hoped he hadn’t managed to let himself get sick over the first part of their vacation.
“Merry Christmas, Jas,” Edward said quietly, beside him. “You snore.”
Jasper laughed softly. He didn’t snore often, but it must have been bad for Edward to mention it. “Sorry,” he said causally. “Merry Christmas.” He kissed the top of Edward’s head, not wanting to assault him with horrid morning breath, since it seemed he’d snored all night long.
Edward snuggled close, kissing Jasper’s collarbone, and they fell quiet, listening to the sounds of the house coming awake around them. “We should probably get up,” Edward said after awhile. “Emmett won’t be patient for too much longer, and Mom’s probably got breakfast nearly ready.”
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Teaser for Ch. 26: I'll Be Home for Christmas
Here's your look at Garden's ch. 26:
“And now…” he said taking another slow breath. “I’ve found friends, real friends who don’t want anything from me other than my company, a partner who is so much better than I deserve, and a woman who welcomed me into her family like a long lost son, and all I can do is feel like I’m betraying the memory of my family because I’m so close to being happy.” He was also really fucking scared he was going to lose them all, and be alone all over again.
“Oh, sweetheart,” Bella said softly. She shifted and wrapped her arms around his waist. “Don’t you think they’d want for you to be happy?”
“Yes,” he agreed. “But…”
“No buts, Jazzy,” Bella said, cutting him off. “Your parents loved you, I have no doubt about that. They would only have wanted you to be happy. You’re not replacing them, sweetheart. You’ll always have those memories. Now you just get to make new ones. You said Esme has welcomed you into the family, and I know she has. If there’s something you’d like to do, something from your family, all you have to do is mention it, and she’d find a way to make it work.”
Jasper shook his head. “She’s done so much already.”
“Don’t make me Emmett-smack you, Jasper Whitlock,” Bella threatened. “You know it makes her happy to do whatever she can for any of us.”
“And now…” he said taking another slow breath. “I’ve found friends, real friends who don’t want anything from me other than my company, a partner who is so much better than I deserve, and a woman who welcomed me into her family like a long lost son, and all I can do is feel like I’m betraying the memory of my family because I’m so close to being happy.” He was also really fucking scared he was going to lose them all, and be alone all over again.
“Oh, sweetheart,” Bella said softly. She shifted and wrapped her arms around his waist. “Don’t you think they’d want for you to be happy?”
“Yes,” he agreed. “But…”
“No buts, Jazzy,” Bella said, cutting him off. “Your parents loved you, I have no doubt about that. They would only have wanted you to be happy. You’re not replacing them, sweetheart. You’ll always have those memories. Now you just get to make new ones. You said Esme has welcomed you into the family, and I know she has. If there’s something you’d like to do, something from your family, all you have to do is mention it, and she’d find a way to make it work.”
Jasper shook his head. “She’s done so much already.”
“Don’t make me Emmett-smack you, Jasper Whitlock,” Bella threatened. “You know it makes her happy to do whatever she can for any of us.”
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Preview of Garden Ch. 25
Here's a peek at what's coming up for Ch. 25:
Edward smiled and squeezed his hand as they entered the mall, noise and heat washing over them, making Edward glad he’d dressed lightly. He led the way with a gentle tug on Jasper’s hand and led him to Toys ‘R’ Us attached to the mall. Jasper grabbed a cart and Edward walked alongside while Jasper pushed.
“What’s on your list, Jas?” Edward asked.
Jasper pulled it from his pocket. “Barbie and accessories, legos, coloring books and crayons, stuffed animals, race cars…” he trailed off with a shrug and flashed Edward a sheepish smile. “You may have to cut me off.”
Edward laughed and wrapped his arm around Jasper’s waist in a half hug. “We’ll go halves, alright?”
Jasper kissed his temple and agreed. They made their rounds through the store and he watched as Jasper tossed a few things into his cart that weren’t on the list, but he evaded Edward’s question about them. Edward wondered what he was doing with a toy doctor’s kit and several packs of miniature cars he remembered playing with as a kid, but let it go. Jasper was clearly up to something he didn’t want Edward to know about.
They bought enough toys that they had to go drop everything at the car before returning to the mall to re-start their holiday shopping.
Edward smiled and squeezed his hand as they entered the mall, noise and heat washing over them, making Edward glad he’d dressed lightly. He led the way with a gentle tug on Jasper’s hand and led him to Toys ‘R’ Us attached to the mall. Jasper grabbed a cart and Edward walked alongside while Jasper pushed.
“What’s on your list, Jas?” Edward asked.
Jasper pulled it from his pocket. “Barbie and accessories, legos, coloring books and crayons, stuffed animals, race cars…” he trailed off with a shrug and flashed Edward a sheepish smile. “You may have to cut me off.”
Edward laughed and wrapped his arm around Jasper’s waist in a half hug. “We’ll go halves, alright?”
Jasper kissed his temple and agreed. They made their rounds through the store and he watched as Jasper tossed a few things into his cart that weren’t on the list, but he evaded Edward’s question about them. Edward wondered what he was doing with a toy doctor’s kit and several packs of miniature cars he remembered playing with as a kid, but let it go. Jasper was clearly up to something he didn’t want Edward to know about.
They bought enough toys that they had to go drop everything at the car before returning to the mall to re-start their holiday shopping.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Show Me a Garden teaser: Chapter 24
Nope, we're not quite to fun smexy times yet, but they're coming (heh) soon. I promise.
For now, here's a peek at what's coming up for chapter 24. I'll post a video teaser soon as well:
“We still have to go shopping,” Jasper reminded Edward quietly. They hadn’t had time with finals week.
“Hm,” Edward mused. “I have to move out tomorrow, and I have therapy Monday afternoon. How about Tuesday?” He suggested. “The malls will be madhouses, but if we get up early and head for Seattle, we might get lucky.”
Jasper grinned against the back of Edward’s neck. “Thinking about getting lucky?” Jasper felt the skin of Edward’s neck heat up against his nose as he nuzzled Edward lightly. The girls giggled.
“In more ways than one,” Edward said in a husky voice that made Jasper shiver.
“Tuesday works,” Jasper said, his voice rough. “And maybe you’ll get your wish,” he whispered for Edward’s ears only. Edward retaliated by rocking his hips back against Jasper’s. Jasper was quick to put a stop to any further teasing; they weren’t alone and it’d been far too long since they’d had any significant time alone when one of them wasn’t injured or ill.
“You do realize that Tuesday is three days before Christmas and that it’s likely to be a zoo at the mall no matter what time you go?” Bella asked as she settled into one of the large chairs with Alice to watch TV with them.
Jasper just shrugged.
For now, here's a peek at what's coming up for chapter 24. I'll post a video teaser soon as well:
“We still have to go shopping,” Jasper reminded Edward quietly. They hadn’t had time with finals week.
“Hm,” Edward mused. “I have to move out tomorrow, and I have therapy Monday afternoon. How about Tuesday?” He suggested. “The malls will be madhouses, but if we get up early and head for Seattle, we might get lucky.”
Jasper grinned against the back of Edward’s neck. “Thinking about getting lucky?” Jasper felt the skin of Edward’s neck heat up against his nose as he nuzzled Edward lightly. The girls giggled.
“In more ways than one,” Edward said in a husky voice that made Jasper shiver.
“Tuesday works,” Jasper said, his voice rough. “And maybe you’ll get your wish,” he whispered for Edward’s ears only. Edward retaliated by rocking his hips back against Jasper’s. Jasper was quick to put a stop to any further teasing; they weren’t alone and it’d been far too long since they’d had any significant time alone when one of them wasn’t injured or ill.
“You do realize that Tuesday is three days before Christmas and that it’s likely to be a zoo at the mall no matter what time you go?” Bella asked as she settled into one of the large chairs with Alice to watch TV with them.
Jasper just shrugged.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Garden ch. 23 Teaser
Two teasers for Ch. 23. The first is video:
And here's the real teaser:
“Are you boys ready for breakfast?” Esme called from the kitchen.
Jasper shook his head. “I think we’ll shower first,” Edward called back, causing Jasper to blush lightly. He was under no impression that Esme didn’t believe them to not be intimate, but to have it announced that way was slightly embarrassing. Edward seemed to realize this when he heard the mixed laughter from the kitchen and his ears pinked as well.
“I brought down your toiletries already, and there are fresh linens in the bathroom,” Esme said from the doorway to the kitchen, smiling brightly.
“Thanks, mom,” Edward said dryly.
Esme giggled again and went back to the kitchen. “Sorry,” Edward said quietly.
Jasper shrugged. “Like they didn’t know,” he said casually and watched Edward’s ears pink a bit more. “Edward?” Jasper prompted.
Edward coughed lightly. “Dad was in the room when Dr. Card said no sex at Thanksgiving,” he said quickly.
Jasper laughed. “Yup. They knew,” he said, kissing Edward’s temple. “It’s alright. I like that we don’t have to hide anything from your family.”
“Me too,” Edward agreed. “Ready for that shower?”
And here's the real teaser:
“Are you boys ready for breakfast?” Esme called from the kitchen.
Jasper shook his head. “I think we’ll shower first,” Edward called back, causing Jasper to blush lightly. He was under no impression that Esme didn’t believe them to not be intimate, but to have it announced that way was slightly embarrassing. Edward seemed to realize this when he heard the mixed laughter from the kitchen and his ears pinked as well.
“I brought down your toiletries already, and there are fresh linens in the bathroom,” Esme said from the doorway to the kitchen, smiling brightly.
“Thanks, mom,” Edward said dryly.
Esme giggled again and went back to the kitchen. “Sorry,” Edward said quietly.
Jasper shrugged. “Like they didn’t know,” he said casually and watched Edward’s ears pink a bit more. “Edward?” Jasper prompted.
Edward coughed lightly. “Dad was in the room when Dr. Card said no sex at Thanksgiving,” he said quickly.
Jasper laughed. “Yup. They knew,” he said, kissing Edward’s temple. “It’s alright. I like that we don’t have to hide anything from your family.”
“Me too,” Edward agreed. “Ready for that shower?”
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Chapter 22 Preview
Here's a peek at what's coming up in the next chapter. Jasper get's a bit banged up, but he'll be okay. ~_^
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Jasper was pretty much where he’d left him the night before, only he’d been able to put on one of his own shirts instead of the hospital gown. “Hey, baby,” Edward greeted him quietly, noting that the curtain dividing the room had been pulled back and the other side was empty. “Ready to get out of here?”
“Yes.” Jasper looked tired and miserable. “I fucking hate hospitals,” he grumbled. “How was therapy?” he asked in a slightly calmer voice as Edward crossed and settled on the edge of Jasper’s bed.
“Same as always. Painful and frustrating but Jane’s a saint,” Edward said, bending over to kiss Jasper softly. “How are you?”
“My head hurts, my back hurts, my ankle hurts, I’m exhausted because those damn nurses won’t let me sleep longer than 45 minutes at a time, and I’m really fucking bored.”
“Oh-kay,” Edward said softly. He wasn’t used to Jasper being so open with how he felt. He studied Jasper’s face carefully for a moment. “Did they give you muscle relaxers today?” Maybe drugs had caused a shift in his personality?
“No,” Jasper said. “I’m just cranky,” he said with a sigh. “Sorry.”
Edward smiled and kissed him again gently. “You’re allowed.”
“Maybe, but I shouldn’t take it out on you,” Jasper said quietly.
“Hey, it’s alright,” Edward assured him, shifting to stroke through his hair softly, watching as Jasper visibly relaxed. “You told me how you feel, there’s nothing wrong with that.” He felt Jasper nod against his hand. “Are you free to go yet?”
“No, the paperwork isn’t quite finished yet,” Jasper said. “But the nurse said it shouldn’t be long.”
“Okay.” Edward kissed him again lightly. “Do you want me to check?”
“Yes, please. I want to go home,” Jasper answered softly.
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Til next Thursday!
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Jasper was pretty much where he’d left him the night before, only he’d been able to put on one of his own shirts instead of the hospital gown. “Hey, baby,” Edward greeted him quietly, noting that the curtain dividing the room had been pulled back and the other side was empty. “Ready to get out of here?”
“Yes.” Jasper looked tired and miserable. “I fucking hate hospitals,” he grumbled. “How was therapy?” he asked in a slightly calmer voice as Edward crossed and settled on the edge of Jasper’s bed.
“Same as always. Painful and frustrating but Jane’s a saint,” Edward said, bending over to kiss Jasper softly. “How are you?”
“My head hurts, my back hurts, my ankle hurts, I’m exhausted because those damn nurses won’t let me sleep longer than 45 minutes at a time, and I’m really fucking bored.”
“Oh-kay,” Edward said softly. He wasn’t used to Jasper being so open with how he felt. He studied Jasper’s face carefully for a moment. “Did they give you muscle relaxers today?” Maybe drugs had caused a shift in his personality?
“No,” Jasper said. “I’m just cranky,” he said with a sigh. “Sorry.”
Edward smiled and kissed him again gently. “You’re allowed.”
“Maybe, but I shouldn’t take it out on you,” Jasper said quietly.
“Hey, it’s alright,” Edward assured him, shifting to stroke through his hair softly, watching as Jasper visibly relaxed. “You told me how you feel, there’s nothing wrong with that.” He felt Jasper nod against his hand. “Are you free to go yet?”
“No, the paperwork isn’t quite finished yet,” Jasper said. “But the nurse said it shouldn’t be long.”
“Okay.” Edward kissed him again lightly. “Do you want me to check?”
“Yes, please. I want to go home,” Jasper answered softly.
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Til next Thursday!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Garden Ch. 21 Teaser
Here's a peek at chapter 21: Thanksgiving:
Jasper typed away for an hour and half, the house slowly beginning to fill with the scents that Jasper identified with the holidays. Sage, apples, cinnamon and vanilla wafted from the kitchen and it brought a smile to Jasper’s face, despite the inherent sadness he always felt around that time of year. The holidays were always hard without his family. They’d been so close, and the years following his dad and Amber’s deaths had been hard, but he’d still had his mama. After she’d passed and he didn’t even have the comradeship of the Corps anymore, Jasper had tried his hardest to pretend the holidays didn’t exist.
“Jasper?”
“Hm?” He blinked. Edward was looking at him, a concerned expression on his face.
“Are you alright? I’ve been trying to get your attention for a few minutes,” Edward said quietly.
“Oh. Yeah, sorry.” Jasper offered him a small smile, aware of the looks he was getting from Carlisle and Emmett as well.
“Would you like to come outside with me?” Edward asked.
“Sure,” Jasper answered, closing the lid on his laptop and setting it on the floor next to the chair. He let Edward sit up and stand first, then took Edward’s offered hand, and they ducked through the kitchen to the patio.
“You sure you’re alright?” Edward asked, fishing his cigarettes from his pocket. He was smoking less often, Jasper realized. Maybe he really was trying to quit.
“Yeah, I was just thinking.” He joined Edward on the lounger.
“What about?” Edward leaned into Jasper’s side and Jasper draped an arm around Edward’s shoulder.
“My family,” Jasper answered quietly. “This time of year can be…difficult,” he admitted softly.
“I can’t even imagine,” Edward said. “Do you want to talk about it?”
“I don’t know,” Jasper said with a shake of his head. It was supposed to be a day for being thankful for what he had, not to bring himself and his lover down by thinking about the past. He combed his fingers through his hair with a quiet sigh. “I miss them.”
**
Until Thursday!
Jasper typed away for an hour and half, the house slowly beginning to fill with the scents that Jasper identified with the holidays. Sage, apples, cinnamon and vanilla wafted from the kitchen and it brought a smile to Jasper’s face, despite the inherent sadness he always felt around that time of year. The holidays were always hard without his family. They’d been so close, and the years following his dad and Amber’s deaths had been hard, but he’d still had his mama. After she’d passed and he didn’t even have the comradeship of the Corps anymore, Jasper had tried his hardest to pretend the holidays didn’t exist.
“Jasper?”
“Hm?” He blinked. Edward was looking at him, a concerned expression on his face.
“Are you alright? I’ve been trying to get your attention for a few minutes,” Edward said quietly.
“Oh. Yeah, sorry.” Jasper offered him a small smile, aware of the looks he was getting from Carlisle and Emmett as well.
“Would you like to come outside with me?” Edward asked.
“Sure,” Jasper answered, closing the lid on his laptop and setting it on the floor next to the chair. He let Edward sit up and stand first, then took Edward’s offered hand, and they ducked through the kitchen to the patio.
“You sure you’re alright?” Edward asked, fishing his cigarettes from his pocket. He was smoking less often, Jasper realized. Maybe he really was trying to quit.
“Yeah, I was just thinking.” He joined Edward on the lounger.
“What about?” Edward leaned into Jasper’s side and Jasper draped an arm around Edward’s shoulder.
“My family,” Jasper answered quietly. “This time of year can be…difficult,” he admitted softly.
“I can’t even imagine,” Edward said. “Do you want to talk about it?”
“I don’t know,” Jasper said with a shake of his head. It was supposed to be a day for being thankful for what he had, not to bring himself and his lover down by thinking about the past. He combed his fingers through his hair with a quiet sigh. “I miss them.”
**
Until Thursday!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Chapter 20 Preview
Alright, I know everyone's super anxious to hear what's up with Edward, so here's a peek:
Edward must have dozed off again at some point, because the next thing he knew, the cold pack was being lifted from his back and a warm presence had settled on the bed next to him. Fingers combed through his hair and Edward felt himself relax just a bit more.
Jasper didn’t say anything for a few minutes and Edward was content to lay there for a bit. Finally, Jasper rose, kissed Edward softly and crossed to his laundry basket shoved in the corner. He changed quickly into a pair of pajama bottoms and a waffle-knit shirt and disappeared into the bathroom for a minute. When he emerged he crossed to the bed, barefoot and perched on the edge near Edward.
“Do you need anything? ‘Cause I’m going to crawl in there with you and I don’t want to have to get up again for awhile.”
Edward smiled and shook his head. “Esme will probably come check on us after awhile.”
Jasper nodded his agreement and lithely slipped over Edward to ‘his’ side of the bed. He sat up against the headboard and Edward migrated closer to him, though he remained on his stomach. He watched Jasper’s face carefully for a moment, seeing worry and affection etched into his features. But still, Jasper didn’t push him to talk, despite Edward’s promise the previous evening. They simply relaxed together for a few long minutes.
“So, I can’t have sex with you for at least a week,” Edward said suddenly into the silence.
**
See you later!
Edward must have dozed off again at some point, because the next thing he knew, the cold pack was being lifted from his back and a warm presence had settled on the bed next to him. Fingers combed through his hair and Edward felt himself relax just a bit more.
Jasper didn’t say anything for a few minutes and Edward was content to lay there for a bit. Finally, Jasper rose, kissed Edward softly and crossed to his laundry basket shoved in the corner. He changed quickly into a pair of pajama bottoms and a waffle-knit shirt and disappeared into the bathroom for a minute. When he emerged he crossed to the bed, barefoot and perched on the edge near Edward.
“Do you need anything? ‘Cause I’m going to crawl in there with you and I don’t want to have to get up again for awhile.”
Edward smiled and shook his head. “Esme will probably come check on us after awhile.”
Jasper nodded his agreement and lithely slipped over Edward to ‘his’ side of the bed. He sat up against the headboard and Edward migrated closer to him, though he remained on his stomach. He watched Jasper’s face carefully for a moment, seeing worry and affection etched into his features. But still, Jasper didn’t push him to talk, despite Edward’s promise the previous evening. They simply relaxed together for a few long minutes.
“So, I can’t have sex with you for at least a week,” Edward said suddenly into the silence.
**
See you later!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Peek at Show Me a Garden: Chapter 19
Chapter 19 gives us some Bella and Jasper bonding:
“I think I’ll put off the hobby shop for now, darlin’, if it’s alright with you?” Jasper asked quietly.
“Sure, Jas,” Bella responded. “Let’s just find someplace for a quick stop before we hit the road?” She wanted to use the restroom and get a snack so she would stay awake and be able to keep Jasper company on the three hour drive.
They made the three hour drive in two and a quarter.
Jasper expertly parked Bella’s car in the tiny space allotted between Emmett’s and Edward’s in the street. “Thanks for today, Bella,” Jasper said as they unloaded the trunk. “I had a good time.”
“I did, too,” she told him honestly. “It’s not much fun going to museums alone, and I have to work to convince most people to go with me, unless it’s Alice and art museum,” she said lightly with a smile. She went up on tiptoe and kissed his cheek, reclaiming her bags from him. “Go on,” she said quietly, shooing him inside. “I can manage these.”
Jasper smirked. “I can be a gentleman for a few more minutes,” he said with a slight roll of his eyes. “Give me those.” He took her bags back and let her precede him into the house.
**
I'll be posting links and such next week after the chapter posts.
“I think I’ll put off the hobby shop for now, darlin’, if it’s alright with you?” Jasper asked quietly.
“Sure, Jas,” Bella responded. “Let’s just find someplace for a quick stop before we hit the road?” She wanted to use the restroom and get a snack so she would stay awake and be able to keep Jasper company on the three hour drive.
They made the three hour drive in two and a quarter.
Jasper expertly parked Bella’s car in the tiny space allotted between Emmett’s and Edward’s in the street. “Thanks for today, Bella,” Jasper said as they unloaded the trunk. “I had a good time.”
“I did, too,” she told him honestly. “It’s not much fun going to museums alone, and I have to work to convince most people to go with me, unless it’s Alice and art museum,” she said lightly with a smile. She went up on tiptoe and kissed his cheek, reclaiming her bags from him. “Go on,” she said quietly, shooing him inside. “I can manage these.”
Jasper smirked. “I can be a gentleman for a few more minutes,” he said with a slight roll of his eyes. “Give me those.” He took her bags back and let her precede him into the house.
**
I'll be posting links and such next week after the chapter posts.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Chapter 18 Preview
Well, all, here's a peek at chapter 18, which has a couple of things you've all been waiting for.
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He rose, kicking his pants across the small room and stalked naked to the bathroom, knowing Emmett was at Rose’s, and got a cloth damp with warm water. Along with a dry towel, Jasper returned to his room where Edward was sitting on the bed, having unfolded out of his crouch, pain clearly written on his features. Before he returned to the bed he pulled two clean pairs of boxers from his drawer and laid them at the end of the bed.
“You’re hurting,” Jasper said softly as he gently wiped Edward clean. His lover’s eyes were tightly closed, lines radiating from the lids. They should have been laugh lines, not lines of pain on a man so young.
“I’ll be okay, “Edward whispered. A small crooked smile graced his lips. “It was worth it.”
Jasper laughed quietly, shaking his head. He kissed Edward softly and dried him off before quickly wiping himself down. He tossed the towels toward the hamper and joined Edward on the bed, sitting perpendicular to him so Edward’s legs were across Jasper’s lap. He began to slowly massage Edward’s right leg, not using a lot of pressure, mostly just running his warm hands over the limb.
Edward sighed softly. “That feels familiar.”
Jasper smiled fondly. “When you were ill, you were shifting around a lot in your sleep. I didn’t want to wake you up to take pain medication, but you seemed to calm down a bit when I did this,” he explained. “Is it helping?”
Edward nodded. “It helps me relax, which eases the pain somewhat.”
Jasper leaned over and kissed him again softly. “What else can I do?”
Edward took a deep breath and let it out slowly, his eyes opening and focusing clearly on Jasper. “Nothing.” He smiled softly. “It’s bearable now.”
**
He rose, kicking his pants across the small room and stalked naked to the bathroom, knowing Emmett was at Rose’s, and got a cloth damp with warm water. Along with a dry towel, Jasper returned to his room where Edward was sitting on the bed, having unfolded out of his crouch, pain clearly written on his features. Before he returned to the bed he pulled two clean pairs of boxers from his drawer and laid them at the end of the bed.
“You’re hurting,” Jasper said softly as he gently wiped Edward clean. His lover’s eyes were tightly closed, lines radiating from the lids. They should have been laugh lines, not lines of pain on a man so young.
“I’ll be okay, “Edward whispered. A small crooked smile graced his lips. “It was worth it.”
Jasper laughed quietly, shaking his head. He kissed Edward softly and dried him off before quickly wiping himself down. He tossed the towels toward the hamper and joined Edward on the bed, sitting perpendicular to him so Edward’s legs were across Jasper’s lap. He began to slowly massage Edward’s right leg, not using a lot of pressure, mostly just running his warm hands over the limb.
Edward sighed softly. “That feels familiar.”
Jasper smiled fondly. “When you were ill, you were shifting around a lot in your sleep. I didn’t want to wake you up to take pain medication, but you seemed to calm down a bit when I did this,” he explained. “Is it helping?”
Edward nodded. “It helps me relax, which eases the pain somewhat.”
Jasper leaned over and kissed him again softly. “What else can I do?”
Edward took a deep breath and let it out slowly, his eyes opening and focusing clearly on Jasper. “Nothing.” He smiled softly. “It’s bearable now.”
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Show Me a Garden: Sneak Peek
Alright, here's the real teaser for chapter 17.
**
There were days when Edward cursed the damage done to his body. The accident had stolen much more than his ability to play professional piano, but also his ability to find joy in small things like playing baseball with his family. He knew he’d made amazing progress in his physical recovery, beyond what his therapists had expected.
He was wrenched from his thoughts as Jasper put on a little show for him, tossing the bat around in a flurry of movement. Edward applauded and Jasper bowed slightly from the shoulders and turned to face the machine that would lob balls at him. He took up a stance and Edward took the moment to admire Jasper’s ass in the jeans he was wearing, low slung around his hips, his boxers peeking out, revealed by the way his shirt lifted when he raised his arms in preparation to hit the ball.
Edward was content with the pace their physical relationship was taking. They hadn’t done much more than kiss, which wasn’t surprising, given that the only time they’d been in a bed big enough to do anything they’d both been too ill to do anything more than really sleep with each other. Jasper was openly physically affectionate, though, and Edward found himself looking forward to whatever touch Jasper would bestow. He’d be lying if he said he didn’t want to sleep with him, but Edward also knew they both had some issues to work through, and they’d figure it out sooner or later. In the meantime, Edward made due with ogling Jasper in the gym in the mornings and building up a fantasy in his head.
Though the afternoon was providing some new material for him as he watched Jasper swing and connect with a ball, returning the blond’s bright grin when Jasper turned to look at him.
**
There we go. A little baseball action. ^_^
**
There were days when Edward cursed the damage done to his body. The accident had stolen much more than his ability to play professional piano, but also his ability to find joy in small things like playing baseball with his family. He knew he’d made amazing progress in his physical recovery, beyond what his therapists had expected.
He was wrenched from his thoughts as Jasper put on a little show for him, tossing the bat around in a flurry of movement. Edward applauded and Jasper bowed slightly from the shoulders and turned to face the machine that would lob balls at him. He took up a stance and Edward took the moment to admire Jasper’s ass in the jeans he was wearing, low slung around his hips, his boxers peeking out, revealed by the way his shirt lifted when he raised his arms in preparation to hit the ball.
Edward was content with the pace their physical relationship was taking. They hadn’t done much more than kiss, which wasn’t surprising, given that the only time they’d been in a bed big enough to do anything they’d both been too ill to do anything more than really sleep with each other. Jasper was openly physically affectionate, though, and Edward found himself looking forward to whatever touch Jasper would bestow. He’d be lying if he said he didn’t want to sleep with him, but Edward also knew they both had some issues to work through, and they’d figure it out sooner or later. In the meantime, Edward made due with ogling Jasper in the gym in the mornings and building up a fantasy in his head.
Though the afternoon was providing some new material for him as he watched Jasper swing and connect with a ball, returning the blond’s bright grin when Jasper turned to look at him.
**
There we go. A little baseball action. ^_^
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Show Me A Garden: Sneak Peek
This week's preview is a look at the next full length chapter, which will post after the two mini chapters I have planned.
**
Edward was standing in the kitchenette when Jasper emerged, holding a cup of coffee out.
“Thank you,” Jasper sighed gratefully, taking it, and kissing Edward lightly. “Good morning.”
Edward flashed his crooked smile. “Has it been? It was for me. I found some very interesting pictures on my phone.”
Jasper shrugged. “For the most part.” He returned Edward’s smile.
“So what’s the plan?” Edward asked, leaning against the counter.
Jasper slid in next to him, drinking his coffee. “Distract Emmett. Did he tell you?”
Edward nodded. “What did you have in mind?”
“Are you up for a day of mini golf, batting cages, and whatever else Funland can provide?” Jasper asked honestly. He wanted to bring Edward along, but didn’t want to do anything that would cause him to be in pain or uncomfortable.
“Sure,” Edward answered easily. “I can just take breaks when I need to. I’ll be fine.”
“You’re sure?” Jasper clarified.
“Yes. Now shut up and let me kiss you good morning,” Edward said, a bit of a growl in his voice.
**
Mm. Growly Edward. ~_^
**
Edward was standing in the kitchenette when Jasper emerged, holding a cup of coffee out.
“Thank you,” Jasper sighed gratefully, taking it, and kissing Edward lightly. “Good morning.”
Edward flashed his crooked smile. “Has it been? It was for me. I found some very interesting pictures on my phone.”
Jasper shrugged. “For the most part.” He returned Edward’s smile.
“So what’s the plan?” Edward asked, leaning against the counter.
Jasper slid in next to him, drinking his coffee. “Distract Emmett. Did he tell you?”
Edward nodded. “What did you have in mind?”
“Are you up for a day of mini golf, batting cages, and whatever else Funland can provide?” Jasper asked honestly. He wanted to bring Edward along, but didn’t want to do anything that would cause him to be in pain or uncomfortable.
“Sure,” Edward answered easily. “I can just take breaks when I need to. I’ll be fine.”
“You’re sure?” Jasper clarified.
“Yes. Now shut up and let me kiss you good morning,” Edward said, a bit of a growl in his voice.
**
Mm. Growly Edward. ~_^
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Show Me A Garden: Sneak Peek
Here's a glimpse at chapter 13:
“Here,” he said softly, opening the packets of antiseptic towelettes, giving one to Jasper so he could wipe his hands while Edward used another to gently clean the dried and drying blood from his face. “You sure you’re okay?” he asked quietly.
Jasper nodded tightly. “I bit my lip when he hit me, and Bella caught me in her flailing.”
Edward ran his fingers lightly over Jasper’s jaw, watching him flinch when he caught a tender area. “Sorry.”
“Is alright,” Jasper answered.
Edward balled up the used wipes when he was finished and looked back over his shoulder where his dad was looking over James. “How badly did you kick his ass?” He asked quietly.
“Not nearly enough,” Jasper all but growled. “I was just trying to get him away from Bella and get some help, but it wouldn’t surprise me if he has a couple broken ribs.”
“He doesn’t look that bad.”
Jasper’s smile was grim. “Hitting someone in the face isn’t very smart. It does more damage to the person hitting.”
Edward smirked.
**
See you all Thursday!
“Here,” he said softly, opening the packets of antiseptic towelettes, giving one to Jasper so he could wipe his hands while Edward used another to gently clean the dried and drying blood from his face. “You sure you’re okay?” he asked quietly.
Jasper nodded tightly. “I bit my lip when he hit me, and Bella caught me in her flailing.”
Edward ran his fingers lightly over Jasper’s jaw, watching him flinch when he caught a tender area. “Sorry.”
“Is alright,” Jasper answered.
Edward balled up the used wipes when he was finished and looked back over his shoulder where his dad was looking over James. “How badly did you kick his ass?” He asked quietly.
“Not nearly enough,” Jasper all but growled. “I was just trying to get him away from Bella and get some help, but it wouldn’t surprise me if he has a couple broken ribs.”
“He doesn’t look that bad.”
Jasper’s smile was grim. “Hitting someone in the face isn’t very smart. It does more damage to the person hitting.”
Edward smirked.
**
See you all Thursday!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Show Me A Garded: Real Sneak Peek
An early sneak peek this week, because I'm feeling generous and excited for the next chapter. ^_^
**
True enough, Jasper found him tucked into his favorite booth at the diner, nursing a cup of coffee with a picked over slice of pie in front of him. Jasper stood at the edge of the table. “I know you’re not feeling well, and I get that you’re under a lot of stress with this concert, but that was unacceptable,” he said bluntly.
“I know,” Edward answered dejectedly, and Jasper could see that he was truly contrite.
Jasper sighed and slid into the booth, Maggie bringing over an iced tea without being asked. “I told her I’d hold you down so she could kick you in the balls.”
Edward nodded. “I deserve it,” he said in that same dead tone.
“Yeah, you really do, you prick,” Jasper said with a sigh. He took a long pull of his tea to calm himself down. “Want to tell me what’s going on.” It wasn’t really a question.
Edward sighed and stared at his plate, pushing his decimated dessert around on his plate without actually eating it. He wouldn’t lift his gaze to meet Jasper’s, which annoyed the blonde, but he stuffed it down.
“Edward,” he said quietly. “Withdrawing to keep from hurting yourself or someone else is one thing,” he said. “Lashing out is something entirely different. Talk to me,” he urged softly. “I can’t help you if you don’t tell me what’s bothering you.”
“Maybe I don’t want your help,” Edward said weakly.
**
Bwa ha ha! Evil teaser, I know. >:)
**
True enough, Jasper found him tucked into his favorite booth at the diner, nursing a cup of coffee with a picked over slice of pie in front of him. Jasper stood at the edge of the table. “I know you’re not feeling well, and I get that you’re under a lot of stress with this concert, but that was unacceptable,” he said bluntly.
“I know,” Edward answered dejectedly, and Jasper could see that he was truly contrite.
Jasper sighed and slid into the booth, Maggie bringing over an iced tea without being asked. “I told her I’d hold you down so she could kick you in the balls.”
Edward nodded. “I deserve it,” he said in that same dead tone.
“Yeah, you really do, you prick,” Jasper said with a sigh. He took a long pull of his tea to calm himself down. “Want to tell me what’s going on.” It wasn’t really a question.
Edward sighed and stared at his plate, pushing his decimated dessert around on his plate without actually eating it. He wouldn’t lift his gaze to meet Jasper’s, which annoyed the blonde, but he stuffed it down.
“Edward,” he said quietly. “Withdrawing to keep from hurting yourself or someone else is one thing,” he said. “Lashing out is something entirely different. Talk to me,” he urged softly. “I can’t help you if you don’t tell me what’s bothering you.”
“Maybe I don’t want your help,” Edward said weakly.
**
Bwa ha ha! Evil teaser, I know. >:)
Monday, July 27, 2009
Garden Peek
My readers rock, so here's a preview of what's coming up this week in Show Me A Garden:
Edward’s pillow was firm, he noted, as he snuggled down into it, hearing a steady thumping under his ear. He pressed his nose into the soft cotton, muffling a sneeze. The snoring under his ear stuttered and resumed. Snoring?
He cracked his eyes open and struggled to focus, recognizing the light blue paint of his room at his parents’ house. But the white fabric under his cheek was unfamiliar; his linens were a deep blue. He blinked and sat up, confused.
What he’d thought was his pillow was actually Jasper’s chest. The blonde was propped up against the headboard of Edward’s bed, snoring quietly as he slept. The pillow case was actually Jasper’s t-shirt, and the warmth along Edward’s back was Jasper’s arm, not an overabundance of blankets.
**
See you Thursday!
Edward’s pillow was firm, he noted, as he snuggled down into it, hearing a steady thumping under his ear. He pressed his nose into the soft cotton, muffling a sneeze. The snoring under his ear stuttered and resumed. Snoring?
He cracked his eyes open and struggled to focus, recognizing the light blue paint of his room at his parents’ house. But the white fabric under his cheek was unfamiliar; his linens were a deep blue. He blinked and sat up, confused.
What he’d thought was his pillow was actually Jasper’s chest. The blonde was propped up against the headboard of Edward’s bed, snoring quietly as he slept. The pillow case was actually Jasper’s t-shirt, and the warmth along Edward’s back was Jasper’s arm, not an overabundance of blankets.
**
See you Thursday!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Show Me A Garden: Real Sneak Peek
Here's a peek at what's coming up for Thursday:
Jasper was grateful that he and Bella kept an electric kettle going most of the day since the weather had turned decidedly to autumn. He alternated between coffee and tea throughout the day, trying to keep warm liquid going down his throat to keep his voice in tact as he finished his last day of lecture before his classes began reviewing for their midterm, which he had planned for Thursday. Despite his best efforts, however, by the end of the day he was hoarse and exhausted, and admitted defeat. He couldn’t deny that he was under the weather anymore, feeling completely like shit warmed over.
**
Yes, I know, really mini baby teaser. I'm evil like that. :D
Jasper was grateful that he and Bella kept an electric kettle going most of the day since the weather had turned decidedly to autumn. He alternated between coffee and tea throughout the day, trying to keep warm liquid going down his throat to keep his voice in tact as he finished his last day of lecture before his classes began reviewing for their midterm, which he had planned for Thursday. Despite his best efforts, however, by the end of the day he was hoarse and exhausted, and admitted defeat. He couldn’t deny that he was under the weather anymore, feeling completely like shit warmed over.
**
Yes, I know, really mini baby teaser. I'm evil like that. :D
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