It all happened so quickly. A deep roar from within filled the room and Jasper charged towards Bella. I acted first without thinking, pushing Bella to the floor and heaving Jasper into my piano. Emmett and Rose flew towards Jasper, restraining him initially and then dragging him outside. Once I realized Jasper was at a safe distance I walked over to Bella. Her eyes were wide from shock and pain but in my eyes she was safe, which was the only thing of importance.
When I bent down to pick her up she winced gently. She held her arm up and I felt like I was intoxicated; blood trickled down her arm, a long, shallow cut the culprit. I fought against my instincts, as I did time and time again and sat her atop my table.
"Carlisle!" I called for him a bit louder than necessary, nerves getting the better of me.
"Edward I am coming, I'm getting my bag." He appeared before me a few moments later. He was analyzing Bella's arm while I badgered him.
"Please be gentle, it hurts her. Will she be okay? Carlisle-"
"Son, please. I have to stitch her arm up and I think it will be easier for you if you left. Please go and check up on Jasper." My body stiffened.
"Why should I go and check up on him, I'm sure he's fine. I'd rather be here."
"Edward really I'll be fine" Bella interjected.
"Jasper will need you right now, I'm sure he feels terrible, please go check on your brother." I let out a small growl before bounding out of the house.
I hated leaving Bella, I knew she was going to be okay but fighting instincts is hard, and everything in my body tells me that I should be with her; always! I walked for a bit in frustration before calling out to Rosalie.
"Rose?" an answer was not long in coming.
"Edward we're over here." I followed her voice and found them moments later, a few yards away, near a tree. Jasper was sitting down hunched over, with Emmett looking to be consoling him. Rose walked over to me as I got closer.
"Hi. He's really upset and embarrassed. Also, very ashamed. He wants you to know how very sorry he is, but he doesn't know if he can talk to you. Edward, he loves you as I know you do him, so please talk to him." Her beauty was undeniable, eyes pleading. I nodded before walking away.
"Emmett, would you mind giving us a moment?" He rose unsure, embraced Rose and together they walked towards the house.
"Jasper?" He didn't pay me any mind.
"Jasper please look at me, please." He turned his head slowly and finally looked me in the eyes, his eyes in pain and as red as blood.