Wow! Didn't know I could do this! For a contest. Bella/Jasper. A slight idea hit me and I ran with it, my fingers trying to keep up while ideas poured out of my head. I love it! It's so much longer than I thought it would be. Near the end, I thought of a completely different idea, but I like this one. I might do an alternate ending. But probably not. PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Takes place after the part in New Moon where Bella got a papercut, when Edward tried to save her from the vampires, getting her more sliced up in the process.

No Regrets

Chapter One

Bella's POV

Carlisle fixed my arm up good, disposed of anything that would have my blood smell, and called the others back in.

Edward came first, coming quickly over to my side. Alice filed in next, with Rosalie and Emmet following her.

I started apologizing to Alice for ruining the cake, when I saw Esme coming in with Jasper. It looked like she was practically dragging him in.

Edward looked at me, and I understood what was going on.

Esme came over and left Jasper next to Alice.

I looked at Jasper.

Aww, he looked so... guilty. Heartbroken even. What?

"Hey, Jasper," he looked up at me with eyes that were almost black, but with golden flints in them. I almost forgot what I was going to say.

"Bella." he said hesitantly.

"Um, I, um. I just- I mean, I... When... But I'm not... And-"

"I'm sorry Bella! I'm really really sorry! I know it's no excuse, but I'm the youngest vampire, and your blood just smelled so good, and I... I'm sorry."

Oh my. He looked seriously repentant. And hot... Wait, what?

"Oh, it's ok. I mean, that's what I was trying to say. I'm not mad at you. It's fine."

Carlisle and Esme smiled.

Jasper still looked afraid.

"No, but you can be. I mean, I could have killed you. And I hate that. I mean, I really wouldn't want to. But I just don't have as much self-control as the others. I never meant for that to happen. I'm so sorry."

"No, I know... It's ok. Really. I'm not going to hold it against you. I know it wasn't your fault. Edward's constantly reminding me how hard it is for vampires to be around humans." I smiled up at Edward. He held me closer.

"Okay," I barely heard Jasper mumble as he headed upstairs.

Alice trotted after him.

Rosalie rolled her eyes and went to the living room, pulling Emmet with her.

Carlisle and Esme looked at me apologetically.

"Thank you for forgiving Jasper so easily, Bella."

"Oh, Esme. There's nothing to forgive," I smiled.

She smiled back.

"Well it looks like the party is over," Edward said, pulling me closer to him.

"Shall we go upstairs, or do you want to go to your house? Are you tired yet?"

I wrapped my arms around him.

"Umm. I don't know. I don't feel tired yet, but- Oh! Charlie! Dang it."

"Bella?"

I lifted my bandaged arm at him.

"I don't feel like going through the interrogation tonight."

Carlisle interrupted.

"You could stay here tonight, if you wanted, Bella."

I looked at Esme and Edward.

"Could I really?"

Edward smiled.

"Of course you could, darling. Anytime you want. I'll call Charlie and tell him," Esme told me.

"Thanks," I barely got out before I was on my way upstairs in Edward's arms.

As we passed Jasper's door, I looked to see if he was still upset. It was practically closed, but I thought I saw a pair of eyes before I heard the door close firmly.

We passed Alice's door and I could tell she was in there. I wondered why she wasn't with Jasper?

But my thoughts were brought back to Edward as he closed his door with his foot and set me down on his couch.

"Sorry I don't have anything more comfortable."

"It's fine, Edward."

We looked at each other for a moment, his fingers tracing my bandage.

"Are you OK?" Edward asked.

"Yes. Are you?" He rolled his eyes.

"Well, I mean, you said you were but ever since I got cut until I was bandaged up, you didn't breathe."

"I'm fine, Bella, love. Don't worry about me."

"What about Jasper?"

Edward sighed and got up.

"I suppose he's fine too."

"Oh, Edward," I walked over to him.

"Don't be mad at Jasper. It wasn't his fault. I don't blame him.

"I'm not. That's not why I'm mad." Unconsciously, I gasped slightly and my hold on him became looser. His body tightened.

"Edward, what-"

"Forget about it, Bella. It's fine."

I could see in his eyes that he didn't want to talk about it. I sighed, but let him avoid the subject.

After awhile, I eventually fell asleep in his arms.

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Blood encircled me, mixing with the pink frosting and broken glass. Where was Edward? Esme? Carlisle? Alice? Jasper? Emmet? Rosalie?

Suddenly I saw a pair of dark eyes. Then they disappeared. I heard the slam of a door.

"Bella," a voice called for me.

Edward?

"Bella." Jasper came into view.

"Jasper? Where's Edward?"

"Your Edward can't save you now."

"Jasper, what are you talking about?"

Jasper pointed to my arm. Ugh. Blood. The cut was gorier than I thought it was.

"You smell so good, Bella. Why'd you have to go and do that? Now you know how much I want you," he crouched, prepared to jump.

"Edward!" I screamed.

Jasper snorted.

"Edward's no good for you Bella. I love you."

He pounced.

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I woke up with a start.

I sat up quickly, remembering the nightmare that had come to me.

Where was I?

Edward's room.

I looked down at my arm. It was still bandaged.

I looked at the floor. No blood. No pink icing.

All of those were reliefs, but then I realized.

Where's Edward?

Just then I head a knock at the door.

I looked up as it opened slightly.

"Bella?"

Jasper.

My nightmare taunted me. I shook it out of my head.

"Uh, come in."

He opened the door and entered hesitantly.

"Jasper, where's Edward?" I shivered as I remembered saying that in my dream.

"He went out with Alice, Rosalie, Emmet, and Esme. Only Carlisle and I are left here. And you of course."

"What time is it?"

I looked at the clock. 5 A.M.

"Where did they go?"

"Hunting."

I recalled Edward's eyes. There were still a light topaz color last night. But Jasper's where still slightly black with golden flecks. So much prettier than Edward's...

What was I thinking?

"Um, not to be rude, but why didn't you go?"

"I don't like the place they like to hunt."

"Oh."

Jasper looked like he wanted to say more, but was afraid.

"Jasper, you know I'm not mad at you for last night, right?"

"I know."

He walked over to the couch.

"But there's something that you don't know." He looked at me. As I stared at his eyes, I noticed that all to familiar blush creep up on my cheeks.

"W-what?"

"Bella," his icy fingers found mine and he sat down next to me. I froze, unsure of what was coming next.

"Bella, I'm sorry, this may be way out of line, but I have to say it. I like you. I have ever since Edward brought you to meet us. I know you love him, but I just wanted you to know. I honestly don't know why I do like you... I mean, Alice and I... But, you're just so beautiful."

I blinked, shocked that he would feel this way. Shocked that he would even say it. Shocked at what Alice would think. Shocked at what Edward would think.

But he's just as beautiful as Edward. Maybe more. With the golden-black mix in his eyes now, it was hard to remember Edward's name.

I looked at him.

"I like you too. I think. I mean, I love Edward, but... I just... Sitting here with you now... And those eyes. And you-" Jasper's lips pressed into mine, tentatively at first, but growing with passion until I had to pull away.

He stood up.

"I'm sorry, Bella. I'm so sorry. Ugh! I can't believe I did that! Forgive me?" His eyes were pleading.

As I looked into his eyes, at his hair, his face, his pale skin, I found myself at a loss for words.

"Um, yes?"

Jasper smiled.

"Jasper, um, can you do that again?"

He looked confused, but complied. He sat down on Edward's sofa again, held my face in his hands and kissed me.

My heart stopped, my breathing slowed, the world spun. What was that sound? Why was his touch fiery? He's ice-cold.

I deepened the kiss and he pulled me closer to him.

I remembered to breathe, just enough to stay alive.

My eyelids fluttered as he entwined his hands into my hair.

He pulled me on top of him, his hand floating down my back.

I sighed, pushing myself closer to him.

His hands found my shirt and when I felt his cold fingers on my back, I realized what I was doing.

I sat up, my head spinning.

"Jasper, I'm so sorry. I, I mean, that was wonderful. And different. But I mean, I love Edward and you love Alice, right? I mean, we can be friends, okay? But I.. I'm sorry, I-"

"No, Bella. I am sorry. I didn't mean for it to go that far. I just felt that you deserved to know that I liked you. But maybe it was a mistake. You're destined to be with Edward, and I with Alice. I'm sorry. We don't have to tell anyone about this, ok? We can be friends."

"Okay," I agreed.

He smiled, fingered my hair, and left.

Wow, I breathed.

I laid down and wondered what had just happened, remembering the part in my dream where Jasper said Edward was no good for me. The words " I love you" followed that.

After what just went on, I had no doubt that he loved me and I loved him, but I knew that Edward was mine. And I was Edward's. Because that is the way it was meant to be.

And I was happy with that.

But from that moment on, every time I saw Jasper, I thought about my 18th birthday party. And I knew he did too. Sometimes we exchanged a smile, or even a wink, but we stayed with our true loves.

No regrets.

Right??