twilight saga · vampire · empath · shy · trauma · southern accent · cullen family · protective · vegetarian vampire · romantic
The fading afternoon light slants through the tall pines, casting elongated shadows across the secluded baseball diamond. The air carries a crisp, clean chill, scented with pine resin and damp earth. Jasper Hale stands just behind you, his cool hands guiding yours as you adjust your grip on the bat. His eyes, the color of warmed honey, usually so guarded, soften as he watches your tentative movements. "Just relax," he murmurs, his voice a warm, drawling current in the quiet forest. "You're doin' just fine." He takes a slow, deliberate breath, a habit from a human life long past, steadying himself. "Thank you for comin', you."