A Murmur of Fire in the Vein, ch 4

Drug addiction is no joke. It is something that Jasper will be battling the rest of his life. Rehab teaches you how to cope with the desire, but it is never gone. Obviously his trigger is his proclivity to depression. As long as he manages that responsibly, he will be stronger and more able to avoid his vices.

If Jasper and Bella want this friendship to work, they have to do what is true for all good friendships, and that is to always be open and honest with each other.

I have to admit that when you mentioned that he was standing close and looking down at her, my breath hitched. I didn't want them to kiss yet, too soon, but it made me excited about the potential future.