Bones by Conorlovegood

Bones by Conorlovegood

Jasper is afraid of change until he falls for someone worth jumping for. Rated M

Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Edward/Jasper

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7358323/1/Bones

This is the story of  Jasper Whitlock,  he has endured so much hurt in his life and then finally finds a person who truly makes him happy and shows him that true love is real.  Jasper has been abused and tormented for most of his life by his bully of a father.  His mother has been no better, just turning a blind eye to the many abuses.  The only one that seemed to care was his sister.  When she died she left her newborn daughter in his care. When he meets Edward, his life begins to slowly change.  

The story starts out with Edward worriedly explaining to Jasper that the time has come to meet his parents.  Fearing that Jasper won't be able to handle it, he's hesitant to tell him.  Jasper has faith in Edward but his own insecurities wont let him just go and meet them quite so easily. 

"We've been summoned," he said solemnly, sighing again before continuing, "by my mother." I laughed hard and the tension I'd been building dissipated. His frown deepened before he raised an eyebrow and questioned me. "I thought you weren't ready, love?"
"To tell my parents, not to meet yours," I answered, tracing the frown lines that marred his beautiful features. They disappeared under my fingertips, so I slid them down to the corner of his lip coaxing him into a crooked smile.
"You're bluffing, you can't fool me, Jasper Whitlock," he muttered darkly.
"Yes, but I'll bluff for them too, if it will take your fear away," I promised sincerely, ignoring images of the typical family greeting and suppressing a shudder.
"There's more," he continued, his eyebrows knitting back together and his tone more delicate.
"We've been invited tonight." He gritted his teeth and pulled his lips back from them in a tense grin.
I wasn't prepared for that, a month I could manage, a week I would survive, but not five or six hours. Pulling away from him, I started weaving patterns in the carpet as I paced, a breaking a sweat as I incoherently mumbled encouragement to myself, switching effortlessly from doubt to confidence. Finally landing on skepticism, I turned back to face him. He'd settled into his chair and I idly wondered how long I'd left him in the lurch while I'd been lost in my own thoughts.
"I can't," I finally breathed unable to control the break in my voice, fearful my words would hurt him.
He smiled sadly and held out a hand in invitation. "I know," he returned.
I closed the distance and laced my fingers with his, watching as his other hand made quick work of clearing the books and paperwork fanned out around him in organised chaos, then he spread his legs to make space for me. Perching between them, I gradually relaxed back into him as he soothed my worries away.
"It's okay, Jasper, when you're ready," he murmured pressing a kiss to my temple.



Edward is endlessly encouraging, warm, loving, and just accepting of all of Jasper's problems.  Jasper isn't able to eat comfortably in front of other people, the thought of going to meet Edward's family is absolutely terrifying to him.  But the thought of possibly losing Edward for something so small is just not an option.  He loves Edward, even if he's not able to say the words to him.  Edward is always throwing him a lifeline, and he seems so surprised to know someone could care so much for him.  Edward does, he loves Jasper completely, and is willing to do whatever it takes to bring him some happiness.  Even if that means helping him along to finally meet his parents....

"As soon as he left, guilt washed over me with no mercy. It was my fault he was heading into his family's party empty handed with nothing to show for weeks of neglecting them to lavish attention on me. I should be at his side. I was letting him down. I was worthless.
I didn't bother to fight off the thoughts, submitting to them instead, allowing them to consume me and take control. How could he possibly want me after letting him down like this? What use would I be to him when I could barely manage to fake pleasantries on short notice? He deserved better.
I allowed that thought to take hold, imagining how he would breakup with me when he realised I wasn't worth the effort, the guilt I was feeling reflected perfectly in his eyes as he extracted me from his life. I wouldn't put him through that, he didn't need to feel guilt for leaving me. I was broken and it wasn't his job to hold me together. I would leave while I had the chance, I wouldn't make him watch me pack. I drew all the thoughts together, using them to fuel the fire. I'd need the energy if I was going to act quickly. They boiled, pushing me up and out of bed.
A loud beep distracted me and I sighed, reaching out for my phone as the thoughts fell back to a simmer.
Keep my bed warm, get some sleep, I love you
Edward was throwing me a life line. Just like that, the thoughts retreated, not disappearing, but fading into the background. I read and reread, feeding a new flame. He loved me so much that my not going to the party was okay. I played his words in my head over again and again, and I realised I loved him so much that going would be okay. Repeating it to myself like a mantra, I drove myself forward in search of clothes. Not finding anything as easily as I'd hoped, I headed for the dryer in a last dash attempt of my new plan falling into place. The cycle had finished and I opened it, reaching around in the dark, searching more for a sign than an outfit. I pulled out the contents and found my favourite black jeans, black underwear, a white shirt and a pullover, even a pair of socks. A full outfit.
He'd known."



Some of Jasper's childhood is told in flashbacks, it's absolutely heartbreaking.  The only good he seemed to have in his life was his sister.  When he loses his sister he feels like his world will end, taking care of her baby changes that.  He is so sweet and loving to Pepper, willing to do whatever it takes to keep her happy and make every dream come true.  Edward soon shares his love for his daughter and wants them to all be happy together.   When Edward surprises Jasper on New Years Eve, he shows how much he loves Jasper and thinks of him constantly.  His willingness to go and meet Jasper's parents despite knowing how Jasper was treated is a huge undertaking.  Seeing Jasper's father treat Jasper so coldly and cruelly is something Edward can't just sit back and ignore. 



When you read this story, it's hard to think of someone as sweet as Jasper treated as badly as he was...and still is by his father. He has almost a childlike innocence to him.  But seeing how Edward showers him with love and understanding is such a treat.  The way Jasper takes care of his daughter is so achingly sweet, he's such a good Daddy to her.  Jasper has problems that we're just beginning to get a glimpse of, but I'm sure in the end they'll end up a happy family together.  



This story is only four chapters in, but each chapter is so good, and really emotionally charged.  This is the first story for Conorlovegood and so far he's doing a great job.  He and his partner are expecting a new little nugget soon so please be patient with updates the next few weeks...or months.  Check this story out, if you love a good, angsty, love story you won't be disappointed. 





If On a Winters Night by Touchstone67

If On a Winters Night by Touchston67

One fateful, winter's night, Edward and Jasper's lives are turned upside down. Is their relationship strong enough to withstand the aftermath, or will they be driven apart forever? Rated M for sexual situations, language. AH J/E slash

Rated: Fiction M - English - Angst/Romance - Jasper & Edward

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6191221/1/If_on_a_Winters_Night



What if on a winters night something happened that changed your life?  Every hope, every dream, every plan that you made for your future changed in an instant.   What if if didn't just affect you, but the person you loved more than anything else in this world?  What if you weren't sure you were willing to even try to live this new life you had been handed?  What if the person that you felt so much love for, was unwilling to let you give up, would you let him help you? 



This story starts out with Edward leaving work, he's in a hurry to get to Jasper's house to spend New Years Eve together.  They've decided that this will be the first time they make love.  They've been together about two years, but neither were ready until now.  On the way there, Edward is in a horrible accident, he's seriously injured and is in the hospital for weeks.  He find out that he's paralyzed from the waist down and will be for the rest of his life.  He decides that he can't let Jasper live like that for the rest of his life, he tells him not to visit and to stay away.  Jasper doesn't listen, he loves him too much.  He sneaks into his room every night and spends a few minutes just watching  Edward, talking to him and playing him music.  He loves him so much, it's not possible for him to even think about giving up on him.



I've read this story twice, it's truly one of my favorites, I love the characters, and I love the incredible story.  Jasper is sweet, he's caring, loving and very determined to show Edward they can still have a life together no matter what.   As for Edward, we start out with him in a very dark place, he feels so alone and just doesn't see the point in changing that.  Jasper changes that with his love.  Suddenly Edward is trying as hard as he can to regain as much of his old life as he can.    His constant battles with "the darkness" that always seems to be looming in a dark corner, is absolutely heartbreaking.  In a way Edward punishes himself by not letting Jasper love him, by denying his love, he soon realizes that he needs Jasper, just as much as Jasper needs him. 


"Jasper had once been my savior, my hero. He had proven his bravery when he had kissed me in the pool that night, taking that chance on an uncommon love. Now he caused nothing but agony so strong it took my limp, shallow breath away. My heart that had once been full and bursting with his love had become a small shriveled muscle filled with more pain than I felt in the crippled body that housed my angry, broken soul. The waters were troubled, there was no life raft for us, no bridge to cross and get us safely to the other side. I was going to drown him, it was only a matter of time.

I grabbed my iPod and put in the earbuds. Scrolling through the list of songs, I settled on our song, turning the volume up and drowning out everything around me. The song played over and over as I slowly drifted back to sleep, tears drying on my cheeks. No matter how much I denied it, his love was an echo in my heart, the faint thumping still there buried under the darkness."



Throughout the story the boys have so many symbols of their love. They both love The Beatles and are constantly listening to their music.  They can always find a Beatles song that represents what problems or blessings they are living at the moment.  Jasper is a runner and decides he's going to help raise money to help Edward buy a handicap accessible van.  It's a half marathon, more than twice what he's used to running, he trains constantly and with all the love and passion he has for Edward you just know he's going to succeed. He also encourages Edward to play on a wheelchair basketball team, something that at first Edward fights, but soon grows to love.  It takes Jasper a while to break down the walls Edward has erected around his heart.  He truly believes no one will want him anymore, and that Jasper is better off without him.  When he finally lets Jasper in, it's so heart wrenching.


"Let me decide what is and isn't good for me."

The room was silent and we were still. Just like on our first date, time seemed to stop for us as he considered my words. His thighs felt warm beneath my cheek, the flannel of his pajama pants soft against my skin. Gripping his tee shirt, I pulled myself impossibly closer. I was about to give up hope, thinking I had failed us again, when I felt long fingers tentatively weaving through my curls, caressing the ends gently. Remaining completely still, my breath caught when I felt his hand leave my hair, but it returned a second later. He separated the waves, twisted them around his fingers and let them slide through, always gentle and light.

"Just like silk," he murmured.

My heart began to pound again, but for an entirely different reason.

It now pounded with hope.

A hope I was beginning to think long since dead. A hope I hadn't felt in weeks.

Perhaps being a dreamer wasn't so bad after all, maybe it was what had kept me coming back all those bleak days.

"Why do you still wear it?" he asked, and I knew exactly what he was talking about. The bracelet was still clasped on my wrist, regardless of what had happened, it wasn't going anywhere.

"Because I promised you I'd never take it off," I quoted myself from the day before.

"Stupid asshole," he whispered above me. "I'm nothing but a broken body housing a black soul."

When I lifted my head to look at him, his fingers stayed buried my curls. Tears sat on the rims of his eyes, but he refused to let them fall. Broken body or not, he was stronger than before, maybe even stronger than he had been before the accident, and he had absolutely no idea how fucking brave he was.

How much of a hero he was in my eyes.

"You're everything, Edward," I told him, my hands moving to his thighs. He shook his head, closing his eyes as he fought his emotions. I captured one of his hands and brought it to my face, placing his palm flat on my cheek. "Baby, if I thought there wasn't something worth fighting for I would have left long ago."

When he opened his eyes, I saw the battle that had been waged. They were dark and stormy, turmoil and anguish flooding them until it spilled onto his cheeks. There was no sobbing, no wailing, or even sniffling, just silent tears falling as he let a slow smile cross his face. Beneath my hand, his thumb began to stroke my cheek.

"I'm tired of trying to stay away from you," he admitted softly.

I returned his smile.

"Then don't."




Touchstone67 just recently started updating again, we're nearing the end with less than 10 chapters left.  While I'll be sad to see it end, I can't wait to see where Edward and Jasper's life leads them. This is such a good story, well written, heartbreakingly sad, and overwhelmingly happy.  The angst level on this story is high, but it is so worth it.  The last update  was so good, literally had  me cheering at the end and of course wanting more.  I'm so anxious to see how the story ends, the boys story is far from over.  If you only read one slash story, read this one, you'll be hooked.



Destination by Kerrfrano

                                                                                                                                                 
Destination by Kerrfrano                                                                                                                                                    
After six months of self discovery Jasper boards a plane to head back to a life he doesn't want, where he meets Edward. Will their destinations take them to the same place? E&J Rated M Please R&R

Rated: Fiction M - English - Romance/Angst - Edward & Jasper - Chapters: 17

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5857601/1/Destination

This story starts out with Edward noticing Jasper at the Sydney airport.  They've both been in Australia for an extended time but both are there for far different reasons.  Jasper has spent 6 months there trying to find himself, trying figure out just what he wants out of life.  He has lived the life his parents wanted him to live and he can't do it anymore.  He's gay, and he's pretty sure when he tells his parents they wont want anything to do with him again.  This is really hard for him to take since his family is everything to him.  He comes to the conclusion that all he really needs is his twin sister Rosalie.  He decided it was time to go home when he missed his family so bad he couldn't go on anymore. 

Edward is there working, though he doesn't want to tell Jasper that.  He's immediately drawn to Jasper at the airport and can't resist talking to him, but he wont tell him his name and doesn't want to know Jasper's.  They end up at opposite ends of the plane, but during the flight Edward can't stop himself from seeking out Jasper.  There's so much primal, instant attraction than neither of them can resist.  Even if they're together for a short time.....

"Reaching out I grabbed his hand and pulled him back down to me. He wasn't going to leave me again, I couldn't let him. I needed to be with him for as long as possible even if it was for just the length of this flight. What I had started to feel for him in this small amount of time, I knew that I wouldn't be getting over anytime soon. It was an instant, overpowering compulsion to have him with me the rest of my life. I was a firm believer in lust at first sight, but this went way beyond that. Could this be what they talk about when discussing love at first sight? I wondered. Was I falling in love with this stunning creature in front of me? I guess only time could answer that.
I looked up into his face and said with complete honesty "Don't leave...please."
"Oh, thank God," he whispered. "I thought I had come on too strong. This isn't something I normally do."
"I am extremely happy you did." I confessed, feeling the heat rise in my cheeks."




Once they land in Los Angeles Edward cant bear to let Jasper go, he asks him to go to his place.  But something in the way he acts in public seems off to Jasper.  He gets a sense that Edward's not out.  He's not sure if that's something he's willing to deal with.  But he is so attracted to Edward that that's all he can think about, and the thought of leaving him now is not acceptable.  He's not completely comfortable with the situation when they finally arrive at Edwards apartment.  Things change as soon as the door closes and they can't keep their hands off each other.  They spend an incredible 24 hours together, but at the end of it Jasper leaves before Edward can wake.  He leaves Edward a note, something that ends up meaning more than anything to Edward.  Something that gives him hope when he has none left.  When he doubts that what they had was real, he reads the note, and all those emotions flood him again....


"Beautiful E,

Words can't even describe how much these last twenty-four hours have meant to me. You have given me the strength to go home and finally be true to myself and my family.

I will always remember you and everything we had together. Maybe in a different situation or alternate reality you and I could have explored this more and been each others' life's passion.

Thank you for everything..... I will never forget it.

Just know that you will always have a small piece of my heart.

Forever,

Jasper W. Hale."



Months later, they meet again...with a little help from Alice.  And once again, after a very tense conversation, they find themselves together.  They're happy, both of them.  Happier than either has ever been.  They spend two beautiful weeks together.  Spending every minute they can together.  At the end of the two weeks Jasper whispers his love for Edward.  While Edward feels the same, he's scared.  Scared that someone might find out about his love, scared that someone might find out about Jasper, scared that someone might find out he's gay.    So without really thinking about  the consequence of his actions he packs everything and leaves Jasper. 



This hurts both men so much, and makes a huge impact on both their lives.  Jasper  decides after a month that he's not going to grieve for their love another day.  He starts writing, and soon has a novel that he wants to try to publish.  Edward's career has remained the same, barely.  He's lost weight, become withdrawn from his family, and struggles daily to find a reason to go on.  Every thought is of how he blew it with Jasper. 


Five years later, something big happens, Jasper's book has done really well.  They want to make a movie out of it, and the actor they want to play the lead part is Edward Cullen.  All this time Jasper never knew his name, never wanted to tempt himself by finding out more.  Now he's faced with not only having to see Edward again, but having to work with him.  He's not sure he can do that, or if he even wants to try. 


This story is very captivating from the start.  It's so obvious how much they care about each other.  But it's painfully clear that they both have alot of skeletons in the closet.  Things that didn't matter on a one night stand,  mattered alot after 2 weeks together.  I am so torn, I understand why Jasper would be so hurt.  Edward was so cruel in how he handled things, or didn't handle them.  But I understand why Edward would think he needed to do the things he did. 


They're both such great characters, and their stories suck you in from the start.  Not to mention when they're together, it's crazy hot.  It's painful to see what they put themselves through, and they do essentially cause each other alot of pain.  I can't wait to see what happens next, maybe they'll both finally be able to admit that both of their lives are better together than they have been apart.  I want to see how they overcome everything, and I can't wait to see how happy they are together....if they'll let that happen. 



Huge thank you to NisaCullen and Mynameisserendipity for pre-reading and to Mrs. Agget for beta'ing and all of her encouragement.  You really need to check this story out, it's just too good to miss.

Something Just For Me by Twilightobsessed09

Something Just For Me by Twilight Obsessed09

Jasper Whitlock spent his life doing what others wanted. When he finally breaks free, he finds love in an unusual place. AU/AH, slash, mature themes.

Jasper Whitlock spent his life doing what others wanted. When he finally breaks free, he finds love in an unusual place. AU/AH, slash, mature themes.

Rated: Fiction M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort

 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7532153/1/

This was the first story  I read by Twilightobsessed, I ended up staying up way too late reading it.  It just totally sucked me in.  It starts out with Jasper in the shower, always a good way to start a story.   He's with a man, and they can't seem to get enough of each other.  He keeps pulling away, something keeps holding him back.  What's holding him back is that his whole life is a lie.. 

Life is not how it seems for Jasper Whitlock, heir to the Whitlock fortune.  His life should be perfect, but it's far from that.  His parents are unwilling to accept that he's gay, claiming it's a "phase" he's going through.  His mother has conspired with Alice Brandon thinking that if he's with her, eventually he'll get over his attraction to men.  That couldn't be further from the truth.  Jasper's life is a nightmare for him.  He's constantly trying to keep up appearances, his mother and father refuse to let him live the life he wants.  His only ally is his grandfather.  He just wants Jasper to be happy and to stop trying to make everyone else happy.  Jasper's even gone along with Alice being his girlfriend, something that he resents but is unwilling to end for the sake of his parents. 

With his life beyond his control, the only time he's truely happy is in his fantasies and dreams.  There he's free to be with whoever he wants to be with, and it's not Alice...

"One thing that always bothered me about the dream was that I could never see his face clearly, his eyes were always pronounced, but his face was a blurry mystery. Each time I tried to look at it, he would shift and the sun would then glare into my eyes, forcing me to close them. He always rode me hard as I lay back, gliding my hands up and down his strong body. I would place my hands on his hips, pushing him down on me and groaning as his tight hole trapped my dick into him. We would give over to our passion and when we reached our pinnacle, we would soar over the edge together with him shouting his love for me. He would always lie against me, whispering, "I love you, Jasper."
Right now, he's on top of me, not Alice. It's his deep voice that's moaning my name. It's his strong thighs that grip mine as he rides me. I grab a hold of him and thrust up, hard. I flip him over and wildly pump my cock into him while he hollers and begs for more. Between his voice and the movement of his body, my orgasm then rockets through me. However, what hurts the most is that when I finally open my eyes, I'm not greeted with the sight of him instead it's Alice's face and lips that are on mine.
With a sigh, I ease myself out of her, falling back against my pillow and closing my eyes.
"Oh, Jazzy, that was fantastic," she says. "See, a little bit of me day by day and you'll forget all about this silly gay business." My skin crawls as she absentmindedly circles my nipple with her finger, but I say nothing.
"Excuse me," I reply, getting up abruptly and walking naked to the bathroom, shutting the door
behind me."



Jasper has a great friend in Jake, he's been there for him through alot of tough times.  He totally supports Jasper and just wants him to be happy.   He hates Alice and isn't afraid to show it.  Which amuses Jasper greatly.  He has so few people in his life that really know him, he appreciates Jake's friendship immensly and knows he can always count on him.  Since Jakes' family is in busines with Jasper's he's always around to run interferance against Alice, and he helps make sure Jasper gets to have some experiences as a gay man.....


  
"Alice hates Jake as much as he hates her. It makes me laugh whenever they're around one another. She looks like a feral cat about to attack, while Jake growls at her like a rabid dog. It's a sight to behold.

Jake is responsible for a lot of my experiences, and I'll forever be grateful as I don't know where I would've been without him.

He took me to my first gay club and danced with me, when I got scared and wanted to chicken out. He stayed there on the dance floor with me, bumping and grinding along with me until we got the attention of the others.

He was there for me after I had sex with a man for the first time. When I called, he came over and held me while I cried. I had topped as I still do, but the experience was overwhelming and I was filled with so much emotion that I couldn't process it without help, and the first person that came to mind was him. I couldn't share that with my grandfather so the next best thing was Jake."



After a day of having sex with Alice that he doesn't want, attending a party that his parents have forced him to go to.  Jasper's had enough.  He leaves the party and just drives, he ends up in a bad part of town.  At first he just wants to find a way out of there, there's prostitues everywhere.  Cars driving slowly and checking them out.  The he sees someone who catches his attention.  He can't stop himself from going over to meet him....


"Not wanting to be here any longer, I start to speed up, but before I can get out of there, he comes into view. He's breathtaking. I can feel my heart skip a beat as my cock twitches in my pants at the sight of him.

He's beautiful.

Dressed in a white t-shirt and faded jeans, he stands there laughing with a girl and when he steps out under the streetlight, it only proves to help me see his beauty even more. I slow to a stop and watched them interact. They seem to be friends and as I watch them, I still can't get over how staggeringly handsome he is.

Tall, lean yet with a muscular physique with a delectable ass I get to see better when he leans forward to whisper something in her ear. My cock is hard and pushing against the seam of my pants waiting to be freed from its confines. All I think about when I look at him, is how can I get him into my bed?"



This is how Jasper meets Edward, they end up back and Jasper's house and spend the night together.  It's more intimate than either of them expect.  They can't get enough of each other, and they're both torn when it's time for Edward to leave.    Edward has an even worse family life than Jasper.  His parents kicked him out after catching him with a boy.  They didn't think twice about making him pack a bag and shipping him off on his own.  Since he was still a teenager, he had no idea how to take care of himself.  He had no job experience, only a high school education, and he was homeless.  Luckily Tanya found him.   She has truely been his guardian angel, she made sure he had food and a roof over his head.  She never pushed him to sell himself, but he felt he had no other choice.



This is a great story, both of their stories separately are heartbreaking.  But when they start to see each other for who they really are, the story just gets so much better.  There's just so much standing in the way of them getting together, and I think at first they both are afraid to hope that they can actually have what they want.  Luckily they both find the will to do whatever it takes to be together.  I thought at first it would be a story of Jasper picking up a hooker and just using him, and trying to hide him from his real life.  That's not this story at all, sometimes good things can happen to people that have been made to believe they're getting what they deserve.  In this story good things happen when two people are willing to take a chance on a seemingly impossible love. 


Take a chance and read this one, you won't be disappointed you'll just want more.  Thanks to abbymickey24 & vbfb1 for prereading, beanothercullen for betaing, and vbfb1 for making the beautiful banner.





Find Strength In Pain By BMango

Jasper is given one more chance to turn his life around, and he finds it with Edward who has one last chance at living. Jasper/Edward. AH

Rated: Fiction M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Jasper & Edward

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7926920/1/Find_Strength_in_Pain

This story starts out with Jasper just being released from jail.  Part of the terms of his release is to do some community service.  This is one of many times Jasper has been in trouble with the law.  He's hoping to change things this time, to make sure this is the last time he ends up there.  He decides that he needs to do something totally different to make sure he doesn't run into any of the people from his past.  He talks to his Parole Officer, Felix and decides that he'll volunteer at a Hospice Center. 

Despite the life that Jasper has led, he' a very kind and compassioniate man.  When he first arrives to volunteer there, it's to disapproving looks and cold shoulders.  He spots a woman that reminds him of his Nana and sets out to talk to her. He soon finds a friend in Miss Celie, and enjoys talking to her about her family.   He notices the young man sitting next to her and assumes he's her grandson.  Sadly, he's so wrong....

"What you have to understand is that Edward isn't visiting me or anyone here." She turned her gaze to me, her dark brown eyes serious but sad. "He's a patient here, too."
"A patient? He's dying?" I asked incredulously. How could someone so young and so beautiful be that sick?
"This is not my story to tell, my dear." She sighed and looked back out the window.
Edward had leaned his head back on the tree, and his eyes were closed. The sun filtering through the leaves danced across him, making him almost sparkle in the light like some ethereal creature. I couldn't have stopped watching if I wanted; he captivated me as no one else had.
Without shifting my gaze, I addressed the woman beside me. "I think I need to know his story, to know him."
"Then I suggest you return here and give him another chance." She chuckled then, a low throaty sound. "But be patient with him, Jasper. Very, very patient."



Jasper can't stop thinking about Edward, and wondering why he's there.  He decides to tell Felix that he wants to volunteer more time there.  He also needs to find a job, not easy for an ex-con.  Jasper has had a really touh life, most of it from his bad choices.  Choices he now regrets and wants to change.  He never wants to go back to the life of crime he left, but he really struggles with staying away from it.  Somehow his past keeps catching up with him.  He tries to leave it all behind but keeps running into the gang that he was involved with when he was arrested. 



Edward is so young to be living the life he has lived.  He's been sick almost his whole life, and now he's sick of fighting it.  Every person that he has known that had the same condition he has, has died.  Most of them at a much younger age than Edward.  Earlier on he tried fighting, but I think he just decided it was easier to give up.  He needs a reason to want to live again, and he finds that in Jasper.  Sadly he loses one friend as he gains another.  Edward has lost lots of people in his life, and when he loses Miss Celie something in him snaps....


"Don't you get it? I'm dying!" He waved at the gravestones surrounding us. "You'll be faced with this same scene if you stick around."

"Edward, we're all dying. Maybe not with some incurable disease, but each day brings us closer to our own deaths. I won't live in fear of what tomorrow may bring, I plan to just enjoy today."

"I can't put you through that. I won't. I just want to be left alone." He turned away from me then, but I wouldn't let him dismiss me so easily.

I put my hand on his shoulder again. "No."

His head whipped around, anger in his eyes and color on his cheeks. "Why the fuck do you care? I'm just some community service to you! You're just a..."

"A what? A thief? A criminal?" I could handle his pushing me away or anger at his situation, but I would not allow him to attack me. "You think you have me all figured out?" I stood and glared down at him for a few seconds before turning and walking away. I knew if I stood there, I would say something I would regret.

I was only a few yards away when I heard his voice behind me.

"Wait!"



This story really is heartbreaking at times.  Both boys have lost everyone that meant anything to them, but now they've found each other.  Edward struggles with many things, he doesn't want to hurt Jasper by leaving him, but he's not sure that won't be the outcome.  Jasper is willing to take whatever Edward can give him.  They truely love each other and it really is sweet to watch their relationship delvelop.  They both deserve so much better than what they have been given.  Hopefully together they can make good things happen. 


BMango has done a great job on this story, even when you find out about Jasper's past you still want to see him succeed.  And Edward, once you know about his story you will be left with such a feeling of sadness for him. Edward's pov is told mainly from his journal entries, which are at once beautiful and heartachingly sad. He's such a sweet boy and really hasn't had a chance to live a normal life at all. I honestly read most of the story with a lump in my throat, just waiting for something to happen to Edward. It's a very realistic story, about hope and how easy it is to give up on it, then realizing it's worth it to keep believing things can get better.  The beautiful banner was made by otherside92, and LyricalKris is her beta.  Between the two of them they really do an amazing job.  Just remember the tissues. 

 

Eternal Sunset by Mrs. Aggett

Eternal Sunset by Mrs. Aggett

What if Edward was the new student at Forks High School? Twilight with a slashy twist.

Rated: Fiction M - English - Romance/Drama - Edward & Jasper WIP

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7851951/8/

 

 

 

 

This story is definitely Twilight with a twist.  Edward and his sister Bella are new to Forks.  When they arrive, everyone is very curious about them, including a group of vampires that call Forks home.   The Cullen Family, which Jasper is a member.   Jasper has always wondered why he has always been alone, always hoping to find his mate.  Hoping that mates really do exist.  He's never had anyone affect him in a way that made him want to do anything and everything for that person.  Alice kept telling him that he would eventually find his mate, but never who it was, or when it would be.  He never expected he would find his mate when he did.

 

 

As soon as he sees Edward, he knows, his world is turned upside down.  And while his instinct is to take Edward and claim him, he's afraid of killing him.  He immediately goes to Carlisle for advice, as he has no idea what to do next....

 

  "The sound of his voice calmed me a bit, and I took a deep breath before speaking. "Carlisle, I found my mate...he's in one of my classes at school. He had to sit next to me and I had to fight myself not to take him right there in class. Please, I don't know what to do. Are you at the hospital?"
"Calm down, son. I'm at home. Are you coming?"
"On my way," I replied, then shoved my phone back into my pocket, running home at full speed. When I walked into the house, Esme waited for me with a big smile on her face. I knew she wanted to tell me she was happy for me, but I needed Carlisle. Surely, he'd help me figure out what to do. I'd always thought mates were something Maria made up to get me to stay with her. After one look at Edward, though, I knew she'd spoken the truth, and I had no idea what I'd do with a mate. Yes, I was lonely, but he was human. What would I do with him? We couldn't hunt together or anything like that. Humans were so fragile. One wrong move and I'd break him."



While Jasper likes the smell of Edward's blood, that's not all that draws him in.  He really wants to claim him, he wants everyone to know that Edward is his.  He struggles with trying to keep control of his instincts and not hurt Edward accidentally.  Edward unknowingly tempts him so many times.  Simply by kissing Jasper, when things get a little heated it's all Jasper can do  to stay in control.  Luckily his family is there to help. 


Edward doesn't seem to know what to think of Jasper.  Luckily the story is told in both POV's so you know exactly how he feels.  At the beginning he's just tired of all the High School being so interested in him and his twin Bella.  Something Bella doesn't mind at all.  He  can't understand why Jasper reacts the way he does when they first meet.  Something other students also notice.  I like how Jasper is written, he's so lonely.  He's been willing to wait all those years for the one person who he knows will truly be his, solely based on what Alice tells him.  He never expected to meet his mate in High School, or for him to be human. 



He's so conflicted, he fights to stop himself from simply touching Edward.  The pull to him is so strong, it's hard for him to ignore.  I really like how Jasper's family is really there for him.  They know how hard this is for him and really want to help him...except Rosalie....no surprise there.   Jasper is so innocent in trying to get to know Edward better, he's very loving and just sweet.  The Cullens all decide to just tell Edward.   I love how Carlisle handles this, although I'm pretty sure it had to be quite shocking for Edward. 

"So, you won't eat me?" Edward asked with a nervous laugh, and Emmett cracked up.

"Jasper might," he guffawed, and my mate looked absolutely terrified. I could have killed Emmett right then.

"What are you talking about?" he demanded. "You just said I was safe."

"You are," Carlisle insisted, giving Emmett a dirty look. "You see, Edward, we don't follow all the lore you hear about vampires. We don't burn in the sun, we don't sleep in coffins, or any of that. Along with the cold skin and strength and speed, there is one more thing we do."

"What is it?" Edward asked in a small voice.

"Every vampire has one true destined mate. It is the one sole person in the world who completes us," he continued, and I felt nervous and excited. This was it.

When Carlisle finished explaining, Edward asked, "And?"

Looking my mate directly in the eyes, I said softly, "You are mine, Edward."


I wonder how Edward felt hearing that, it had to be quite a shock.  Imagine being a teenager and finding out that your destined to have the love of a vampire forever.  You can just imagine some of the situations that will be hard for these two.  Jasper is extremely protective of Edward, and sometimes finds it hard to let Edward interact with other people.  Most of Jasper's reactions are purely out of instinct.  But through it all he truly loves Edward, and can't imagine his life without him now that he's found him.  In his heart of hearts he hopes Edward is able to accept him for what he is and love him as deeply.   I think Edward and Jasper are going to have some definite challenges, but hopefully they end up happy together.


If you have read any of Mrs Aggett's other stories then you know the quality of her writing.  She's very good at expressing deep emotions, and throwing in some humour to break it up a little.   I really like this story, it's Twilight but it's not.  It's actually better.  Give it a try you won't be disappointed.  Mrs Aggett's pre-reader is Delphius Fanfic and her beta is Layne Faire.  I think they make a great team. 



Want You to Want Me By Twilightobsessed09

Want You to Want Me by Twilightobsessed09
Written for Pimp my Bunnies contest. Jasper Whitlock spent his high school years being tormented by Edward Cullen. Now years later when their paths cross again, could the boy he once hated become the man he loves? AH, slash...R&R

Twilight - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance  Edward/Jasper WIP



Jasper Whitlock is a High School senior, he lives with his mom and sister and they're a very happy family with a good home life. He loves painting, and hopes to be a doctor someday.  School is another matter entirely.  His mantra every day is "Breathe, Jasper, just breathe. It won't be long now, it's almost over."  He watches time after time as Edward Cullen and his group of rich bullies, The Elite as they like to be called, humiliate, hit, and harass anyone they think is beneath them.


Edward Cullen rules the school, at least in his eyes.  He has his sites set on Jasper, he can't stand it that nothing seems to get to him.  He takes everything they throw at him and just brushes himself off and goes on.  What really bothers Edward though is that he  has  a secret.  Only one other person knows and he's not talking, Edward is gay.He's so envious of Jasper that he's openly gay and is happy.  He knows he can't come out while living in the small town of Forks, not with how his parents are.   How their reputation is affected is all that matters to them.  Edward doesn't think his parents will be supportive, his happiness means so little to them.  So he decides to wait, and hide his true self.  Part of that is that he secretly is attracted to Jasper Whitlock and he hates himself for having those feelings, and that makes him hate Jasper even more. 


Edward is very cruel, there seems to be no end to the things he will do to hurt Jasper.  But they take it a step too far when they destroy a painting Jasper painted to enter in a contest for a scholarship....

"When I get to the art room, there's a crowd standing inside, which is strange since most people have never had an interest in what we do in class before.

I push my way through the crowd and feel every single eye on me before I come face-to-face with Ms. Connor.

"Oh, Jasper, I am so very sorry. I got here this morning and found it like this. I don't know how it happened, but I intend to find out." I glance at her, noticing the sadness in her eyes.

But it pales in comparison to the horror before me.

Someone has destroyed my painting. My favorite portrait has been ripped apart and spray painted with the words "whores" and "trailer trash" written across Mom's and Rosalie's faces.

Why would anyone do such a thing?

I hear the whispers behind me, but they mean nothing. I have to get out of here."

Jump ahead 12 years later and Edward is Chief Resident  in the ER at the  University of Washington Medical Center and is happy.  He has good friends that work there with him, but no one special in his life right now.  He's had a few relationships in the past, but Seth was the most serious.  Seth taught him alot about love, and how his actions were not okayb.  He's tried to put his past behind him and live his life differently since he and Seth broke up a few years back.  Today there's a new doctor starting in the ER.  Edward is shocked to learn the new doctor is Jasper Whitlock.



When he first sees him, he can't believe his eyes.  Then he remembers all the horrific things he's done to Jasper in the past and hope's he's forgotten.   He hasn't.  He hates Edward, and has no intention of getting to know him any better.  He only talks to Edward in work situations, and then it's brief and to the point.  Finally Edward can't take it anymore and decides to confront Jasper  and hopefully resolve the problem he seems to have with Edward.....


"You're sorry?" he laughs. "For what? What are you sorry for?"

"I…"

"For fucking with my life for four fucking years?" he says angrily. "For making my high school experience the most miserable time of my life? The name calling, the pranks, destroying my opportunity for a scholarship? What exactly?" his voice is now raised and attracting attention.

"Can we just talk?" I try to shuffle him into an empty room, but he resists.

"Pick one Edward. Tell me what you're most sorry for." His eyes burn into mine. "Go on, I'm waiting."

What can I say? I did all those things to him. I had set out to ruin him, and apparently I did."





All of this happens in the first chapter.  This is a great story, Jasper and Edward are so alike in so many ways.  They both have been hurt in the past, but in totally different ways.  Jasper is very reluctant to let anyone into his heart.  Least of all Edward.  He has no reason to trust him, and even though the Edward he sees now is nothing like the Edward from high school, he really has no reason to trust him.  Edward is so different than what Jasper thinks he is, he doesn't "have it all" and really never did.  His life outside of his family is very different than what it's perceived to be by everyone outside his family. 


Edward falls hard, he never got over his obsession with Jasper.  The first opportunity he has for more he takes it.  Jasper is not so easily won over.  He really wants to get to know Edward but he can't forget how cruel he was to him in high school.  He's very confused and so afraid of being hurt again.  His last boyfriend betrayed him so deeply and he's not ready to trust someone again.  But Edward won't give up.  He knows what he wants and he's not gonna take no for an answer.  He's willing to do all he needs to do to prove to Jasper that he is worth loving, and that he's ready to love Jasper more than anyone has or will ever again. 


I love this story, when you read how Edward treats Jasper you really want Jasper to run away as fast as he can.  But when you hear how Edward really feels, and the reasons he's  the way he is, it's heartbreaking.  He truly is remorseful and totally in love with Jasper.  They both deserve to be loved, but are they willing to do what it takes to be there for each other.  It's gonna be a bumpy ride for these two, but there's alot of love there. They're both going to have to go through alot to get to the end together, hopefully they both think they're worth the effort.  I couldn't stop reading once I started.  Enjoy!

Thanks to abbymickey24 & vbfb1 for prereading,  beanothercullen for betaing,  and vbfb1 for making the beautiful banner.