Chpater 44 | Beckett

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I'm absolutely buzzing as we go downstairs. It honestly feels surreal; as if I'm just floating to the table instead of walking. Jasper loves me. He loves me and I love him. I don't think I expected to feel the way I do and Jasper seems to notice because he's given me a few odd looks. Same as the one he's giving me now as he leans in next to me handing me a plate.

"You good?"

I nod and my lips involuntarily curve into a smile.

"I'm fine"

He grins at me and it's almost as if I can sense that if he could he would kiss me. Instead he settles for a quick wink and pulls away moving towards the box of pizza.

"So whose spending the night?!"

Derek gives me a look wide eyed and I realize he's probably not at all interested in spending the night here. Not because of Jasper's family, but because he's doesn't really know anyone.

He starts to mumble "Oh I'm..."

I bite my lip shrugging at Jasper "Derek and I can go back to the school"

He looks unhappy and frankly annoyed at my answer, but I don't know what else to tell him. Preston however shakes his head a piece of pizza dangling from his mouth before he bites a piece off and pulls it away.

"Uh no way dude, you said we were going to play poker tonight!"

I turn looking at Derek questioningly and he shrugs sheepishly.

"I did say that"

I bite my lip "so we are staying the night?"

I'm nervous because even though I don't want to leave I've never slept over at Jasper's house before. His mom doesn't know that we're...together, would we sleep in the same bed?

Jasper grunts "Beckett can sleep in my room, P and Derek can have the living room"

His mother makes a face.

"Preston always sleeps in your room, wouldn't you rather let Beckett and Derek stay together?"

I glance at Preston awkwardly. I'm not jealous, but the idea of Jasper sharing a room with him instead of me isn't appealing. Preston catches my eye and shakes his head.

"Nah gives Derek and i more time to talk strategy. You know I'm gonna be a big player once Derek teaches me his skills right Mrs.Collins?"

Jaspers mom makes a face and tsks at him.

"Don't call me that, you very well know my name!"

Preston grins and Jaspers mom rolls her eyes.

"I'm going to bed, you're old enough to sort out your own sleeping arrangements"

Once she disappears down the hallway Preston turns to Derek.

"Let's get started then?"

Jasper nods "I'm heading to bed"

Derek makes a face and Preston gawks at him.

"Now?!"

Jasper shrugs casually pushing me toward the stairs.

"You spend that long in a jail cell and tell me you wouldn't want to hit the sack as soon as possible"

Preston rolls his eyes before sticking his tongue out like a child.

"Whatever!"

That makes me laugh because at least it isn't just Jasper who has an affinity to the word "whatever". Preston and Derek head toward the living room and Jasper bumps me toward the stairs again.

"I'm fucking tired Beckett let's go"

I sigh at his rude way of asking, but turn and head up the stairs. As soon as we're in his room Jasper closes the door and turns to me pulling me toward him and kissing me.

Pulling back he mumbles "I want to tell my mom about us"

This catches me off guard and I pull away choking slightly.

"W what?!"

He makes a face and crosses his arms defensively.

"What? Maggie knows, so does Freddie, and I told Preston. I want people to know so I don't have to fucking pretend we're just friends anymore. I want to be able to fucking touch you and kiss you when I want Beckett"

I nod slowly trying to process his words, process that he's right and people know about us. People. Know. About. Us.

I suck in a fast breath and sit down on his bed.

"My dad can't know"

I don't even look at him when I say it because I know he won't be happy, but I'm not going to change my mind. My dad can't know not until I'm at least on my own and after everything legal is sorted out between him and Jasper.

"Fuck him"

I sigh and drop my head into my hands before standing and walking toward him. He doesn't pull away when I grab onto his sides holding him and rub my thumbs gently.

"Jasper, I love you. You can tell your mom, we can tell Derek, but my dad can't know yet. He'll ruin everything"

Jasper groans, but drops his forehead into the crook of my neck and kisses my skin softly.

"Fine, whatever. We'll tell my mom in the morning"

I nod agreeing with him.

"Derek too"

We pull apart, but only long enough to change and get into bed beside each other. As soon as we're under the covers Jasper pulls me back toward him and it isn't long after that I'm drifting to sleep.

••

"Uncle Jasper!"

Every ounce of air is propelled from my lungs the second Harper lands on me and at first I don't realize it's Harper. Because of that If there was any air left inside of me I would have screamed like a banshee, but the second I realize what is actually happening I freeze.

Harpers big eyes are staring down at me as her lips part and she scrunches up her face.

"Hey! Beck Net you're not uncle Jasper"

All I can manage is a meek nod when suddenly another voice speaks from the hallway.

"Harper what did grandma say about barging into..."

With Harper on top of me I have no time to react or hide and within a split second I'm staring Jaspers mother in the eyes. Her son asleep next to me, both of us in nothing, but our boxers. Although I'm incredibly thankful for Jasper's comforter and the limited coverage it provides.

I swallow stiffly and Jaspers mom blinks before mumbling a simple.

"Oh"

Harper doesn't sense the tension in the air and I groan loudly when she sinks her knee into my stomach climbing off of me and over to jasper.

"Uncle jasper! Why is Beck Net in your bed?!"

She is bouncing up and down and Jasper groans finally waking up, although I'm still frozen in place my eyes still holding his mothers who looks just as unsure of what to do.

I reach over and slap Jasper's bicep hissing his name. He only groans rubbing at his eyes.

"What? Harper get off me!"

He rolls Harper off of him and into the middle of the bed between us causing her to burst into a fit of giggles. He's yet to notice his mother and she still hasn't said anything.

"Jasper"

I whisper it, but the pleading tone must not go unnoticed because he finally opens his eyes and turns his head to look at me.

"What bab.."

My eyes widen and I shake my head gesturing aggressively with my eyes toward the door. He finally takes the hint and turns pausing.

"Hi mom"

I want to scream when he speaks. That's it?! That's all he has to say? I turn back watching as his mother nods.

"Um..Morning, will you be coming downstairs for breakfast?"

In typical Jasper fashion he doesn't bother to respond to what she says, but instead deadpans:

"Beckett's my boyfriend"

Her eyes widen slightly, but then she closes her mouth and hmms.

"I uh...didn't know you liked boys"

Jasper shrugs sitting up and yawning.

"Neither did I"

My face is now beet red and I want nothing more then to dive back under these blankets and hide, but Harper is currently weighing them down. She makes a face staring at Jasper.

"You like boys!?"

Jasper nods and reaches to the floor grabbing a pair of pants, turning, and pulling them on.

"Yeah, can you get out of my bed?"

He swats at Harper playfully "go find your mother and bother her"

That's the moment Maggie decides to step into the doorway.

"She's not going to bother me, she's going to go make breakfast with grandma right Harper?"

Harper grins "oh yeah!"

She climbs over me quickly making me wince as she jumps off the bed.

Maggie sighs "Harper watch out for Beckett!"

Harper of course just like her uncle only shrugs causing Maggie to roll her eyes nodding at me.

"Sorry"

I give her a weak grimace "it's ok"

Finally Jasper's mom seems to have processed and nods turning toward the hallway slightly.

"I'll um see you boys downstairs"

Eeryone leaves and Maggie pulls Jasper's door shut. I roll over so I'm facing the pillow and groan loudly.

"What's your problem?"

I sit up and stare at Jasper.

"Are you kidding? That was so mortifying"

Jasper shrugs "I think she took it well"

I shake my head.

"I can't go downstairs and eat with her now. She probably thinks we did something...inappropriate!"

Jasper turns to me standing and pulling on a shirt.

"Baby, you're being overdramatic. I told you I was going to tell her today, this just saved us time"

I only blink at him because I don't understand how he's so calm.

"Time?! She just saw us in bed together!"

Jasper rolls his eyes and crosses his arms lifting a brow.

"You coming downstairs or not?"

I groan, but reluctantly get up and pull on my own clothing before following him to the door. When we pulls it's open Derek looks up awkwardly standing in the bathroom across the hall, his tooth brush hanging out of his mouth.

He pulls it out and spits in the sink before giving us a awkward wave.

"Morning"

Jasper walks past the bathroom returning his wave and casually commenting.

"Morning, Beckett's my boyfriend"

My eyes widen and I freeze growling "Jasper!"

Derek however gargles some water and spits it out before wiping his mouth on his sleeve and stepping out of the bathroom.

"Don't worry about it...kind of realized when you were screeching about his mom finding you in bed together...that's kind of hilarious by the way"

I gape at him while Jasper laughs continuing to descend the stairs. Derek steps around me before turning back and shrugging.

"You coming for breakfast?"

I can only muster a silent nod completely caught off guard by this eventful morning.

I step off the bottom step and jump as Preston slaps a hand on my back.

"What's all this yelling about you being in Jaspers bed?"

My cheeks light up and I look around for Jasper frantically while trying to think of the best way to respond.

"Oh Um.."

A second later Jasper coughs and I note he's leaning against the doorframe.

"You mind leaving him alone?"

Preston chuckles "worried I'll steal him from you?"

He moves his arm so it's hanging lazily around my shoulders and Jasper glares.

"Preston."

Maggie laughs shoving past Jasper.

"Yeah right, If anyone is stealing Beckett from Jasper it'd be me"

This makes me chuckle and Derek stops next to Jasper laughing.

"You asked him out before Jasper ever did too didn't you?"

Jasper shoves himself away from the wall and grunts.

"Everyone fuck off and leave my boyfriend alone"

I roll my eyes and squeeze his hand gently.

"They're just kidding"

The look he gives me prepares me for his departing comment as he drags me from

The room.

"Whatever."

He pulls me into the kitchen and moves me so my back is against the counter. I lift a brow and let my eyes sweep the room looking to be sure his mom isn't around.

"What's wrong?"

He shrugs, but I can tell he's bothered.

"Jasper. I'm not an idiot are you just jealous?"

He huffs "I'm not just jealous, I know you're not going to leave me for fucking Preston or Maggie"

I nod and squeeze his side gently.

"then what's wrong?"

He sighs and ducks his head into the crook of my neck nuzzling gently before placing a soft kiss against my skin.

"I just don't like the thought of losing you at all"

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