A/N: I do not own Twilight and never will, I do with I did but alas. Anyway I do own this plot though.

Chapter two – what's next

Bella's POV

I was beyond annoyed, I mean I was furious with Edward right now, I was having an amazing time and as soon as he thought I was risking my life and safety he pulls the plug. It'd been this way since he'd returned and found out everything I'd done since he left; I wasn't allowed near anything that could cause me even the slightest bit of harm. So here we were, back in the car heading back to their house, we were all silent for the journey back and the tension that was radiating from each of us was suffocating, so much so that as soon as we pulled into the garage I was the first one out of the car, pulling my door open before we'd even stopped.

"Bella!" I heard him call but I didn't turn around, instead I walked straight towards the door and waited for someone to open it for me, I would never enter without permission, Edward told me this was my home too but I couldn't see it that way so walking in without an invitation was something I considered rude.

"Come on Bella let's get you a hot chocolate and we'll do the next thing on the list," I smiled at Alice as again she grabbed my hand and lead me inside and towards the kitchen, I had to admit now that I'd stopped skating and was inside I could feel the cold creep up on me so a hot chocolate sounded amazing. "I've never made one of these before but it's what I read online so I'm sorry if it's horrible." She rushed around the kitchen pulling out packets and tins, I wasn't sure what she was actually doing as she moved around so quickly but I sat and waited patiently before she placed a steaming mug in front of me.

"Thank you," I smiled as I looked at what was in front of me, a hot chocolate with what I hoped was cream, little marshmallows and chocolate shavings.

"So?" she asked as I lifted the mug to my lips, taking a hesitant sip and closing my eyes in pleasure.

"Best hot chocolate I've ever tasted." I wasn't lying.

"Promise?" I nodded as I took a bigger gulp this time, feeling the satisfying burn that rushed down my throat, "good," she clapped her hands together as the rest of the family decided to make their way into the room and took a seat round the breakfast bar.

"So what's next on the list?" Rose wondered as she took the seat next to me and Emmett took the one on the other side leaving Edward to sit across from me.

"Gingerbread houses!" she cheered and I almost spat my chocolate out, "what?" her face fell a little.

"You really did Google everything didn't you? What are we going to do with them all?" When they were a family of vampire's who didn't eat you had to wonder.

"I don't know, throw them away? The fun is in the making?" I narrowed my eyes a little then as I thought of an idea.

"How about taking them to the children's ward in the hospital? I mean there's no point wasting them and I'm sure some children need cheering up this time of year," I shrugged as they all looked my way.

"What a thoughtful gift Bella, Esme and I usually go down during the night to read stories and to take them presents, I'm sure they'd love the new additions also." Carlisle beamed as I blushed, noticing now the multiple bags that sat on the counter.

"So Alice, what first?" this time she did squeal as she emptied the bags and gave us directions, demanding that no teams were allowed and we each had to make an individual one.

I chose the side furthest from Edward, I knew that he was angry with me also but after the way he'd spoken to both Jasper and Rose I didn't care.

I heard laughter around me as I began to build and decorate my house, I had to admit even though the task was somewhere on the childish side I was having fun.

"Psst," I turned to the sound of the noise and saw Jasper giving me a guilty look, I smiled indicating for him to come over, "you okay?" he wondered as we turned our backs to the others, even though I was certain they could still hear us.

"Yeah, there's just no need you know?" I knew he knew what I was talking about as he nodded his head.

"I know but I get it, I shouldn't have," I stopped him there.

"It was fun, I wanted to do it and there was no harm done you caught me before that could happen, he just worries too much." I was almost finished with my house and knew others were too.

"Yeah I guess he does," he laughed low in his throat.

"Jasper, can I speak with my girlfriend for a minute please?" Edward said from behind the both of us, emphasising my girlfriend a little too much, I shook my head softly.

"Sure," was what he said to him but to me, "I'm right over there, if you need me just call?" I nodded my head in thanks before he turned and walked away, my heart began to pull a little as he did so, huh.

"Bella," I didn't want to look at him but decided I best and not cause a scene in front of everyone.

"What Edward?"

"I'm sorry about the way I acted, you know when it comes to your safety I go a little crazy, I just want to keep you safe Bella, you have no idea how fragile you are and how much I love you, I'm really sorry and promise I won't do anything like that again." I knew it was an empty promise, knew that as soon as I did something that he didn't like he would react the exact same way but I was tired of the arguing, so instead of calling him out on his crap I nodded and gave him a small smile.

"Okay," I let him pull me into his arms then as I hugged him back a little reluctantly before I returned to decorating my house.

"Finished!" I called as I turned to see that each of them had each finished theirs also, placing them on one counter we decided to go upstairs and clean off before the next activity.

I made my way towards Edwards's bathroom then hand in hand with that person in question.

"Excited for Christmas tomorrow?" he asked as we reached his bedroom.

"I guess, that is if I wake up tomorrow, I'm going to be exhausted after all this." I smiled.

"I can tell Alice you're not up to anymore if you like? That way you and I can settle up here and you can sleep?" it was a tempting idea but I didn't want to miss anything and knew the amount of effort that Alice had put into tonight.

"That's okay, just may need a lie in tomorrow if tonight continues the way it has," I laughed a little as he pulled me into his arms once more, this time I went with a little more enthusiasm.

"Good, I wish we were spending Christmas alone, I was hoping to take you somewhere you and I could be alone together, but Alice insisted we stay here and that Christmas was for family."

"I feel the same, it would be nice just you and I but I love this family and want to spend the holidays with them also, plus I want to spend at least some of Christmas with my dad." Charlie was going to the Res tomorrow to have Christmas dinner with Billy and Jacob, he had asked me to go with him but Edward had insisted that Jacob wasn't safe to be around and that he and his family wanted to spend Christmas with me, so Charlie had reluctantly agreed that we'd spend Christmas night together.

"Maybe next year," he pulled me closer as I hummed my agreement, leaning in as he placed his lips on mine in a sweet kiss. I knew I was being unreasonable about the way I acted before but there were times I hated the way he treated me. "Now let's go get cleaned up and we'll head back downstairs." He smiled his gleaming smile at me as he pushed me a little towards the bathroom.

I was happy to have a moment alone, tonight had been so exhausting so far and it wasn't even over, I hadn't even had time to stop and think yet.

Things tonight had changed so much already, Jasper and I had become closer in the past few hours that it seemed as if we'd been this way for years now, I was still a little curious about him and wondered why Edward seemed so okay with me being with the rest of his family but not him, I just hope I was given the chance to ask him.

"Bella, you okay in there?" I snapped back to reality as I washed my hands then and finally took off the coat I didn't realise I was still wearing.

"Yeah, coming," I took one last look in the mirror to ensure my make-up was still intact, smiling when I remembered how Jasper had said I looked beautiful, realising that he'd noticed my appearance and yet Edward hadn't said anything. Again shaking this thought away I made my way downstairs, glancing at my watch as I went noticing it was only seven pm.

"What else has Alice planned?" I wondered.

"Well you know what they say; when the parents are away the children shall play." I looked at him curiously," Esme and Carlisle have left for the hospital; it is only you, Rose, Emmett, Alice, Jasper and I now." I nodded in understanding "but I'm not allowed to tell you what's happening exactly, if I couldn't read her mind I'm sure I wouldn't know either." I huffed a little at that as I jumped from the last step. "You're in a better mood?"

"I am, guess Alice is rubbing off on me," I smiled as we again walked hand in hand in to the living room where the others were waiting for us.

"Oh good I thought I was going to have to send a search party out to find you, now next on the list is snowmen!"

"Alice," Edward groaned, "Bella has only just this second got warm, her coat isn't thick enough to go outside again in and I don't have anything warmer, can we not skip this one?" I watched as a pout formed on her face at his words and I felt a little disappointed also, I actually wanted to do this one, cold be dammed!

"That's okay Alice, I really want to build a snowman, my coat will be fine," I watched as a hopeful smile lit up her face once more.

"Really? Are you sure it's not too cold?"

I was about to answer when Jasper did it for me, "she can borrow my coat, it's thicker than her own and could possibly be the best fitting one, what do you say Bella?" again I appreciated how he asked my opinion as I nodded my head eagerly.

"Great it's decided! Would you like me to bring a thermos of hot chocolate so you can keep that extra bit warmer?"

"Please?" she ran for the kitchen as Jasper disappeared upstairs, only to reappear a moment later holding a thick and warm looking coat out towards me.

"It may still be a little baggy but it'll at least keep you warm, I also brought some gloves and a scarf," he held each item out for me, helping me into the coat an arm at a time before I pulled on the rest. I felt like a balloon, "actually they look pretty good on you, don't you think Eddie?" I turned to face an annoyed looking Edward.

"Well I tell her all the time that she looks good in anything so" he shrugged as we all made our way into the kitchen and out the back door, Alice handing me a thermos as I passed.

"Thank you," I smiled gratefully.

"You have nothing to thank me for, yet." She beamed as she skipped away in front of everyone.

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Edward and I worked together this time on a snowman, he did most of the work of course and it only took half an hour for us to finish. The only contribution I made was placing the twigs in the side, the rest he did, apparently the snow was too cold for me to do it, so when his back was turned I rolled my eyes at how ridiculous he was being.

"He looks pretty good doesn't he?" he stepped back to admire his handy work.

"Who said it was a he?" I asked smirking a little as he looked down.

"He just looks like a he don't you think?" I nodded my head as my gloved hand slipped into his, I wasn't able to stop myself from comparing the first time he touched me to now The sparks were gone, nothing was left except the icy chill of his grip, after this comparison though I compared it to another, the touch of Jasper in the car, feeling the tingles once again as I closed my eyes and remembered what it felt like, feeling the corners of my mouth lift at the reminder. I was still in my own little world when I felt something cold and wet hit the back of my head.

"Snowball fight!" Emmett cheered as he threw another ball at me; I was able to move in time to dodge it. "Let's choose teams! Jasper and Rose as captains." I walked forward with the rest of them as we stood in front of the pair, excitement filed me once more at the idea of a fight, I knew I had a disadvantage but I sure as hell wasn't going to let that stop me.

"Rose you first," Jasper offered and I knew those with a gift would be chose first, Jasper was bound to pick Alice and I knew like high school and P.E I would be picked last..

"Bella," she called and my head snapped up, I wasn't sure I heard right but when she smiled a little towards me I knew I must have; I stepped forward in shock and stood beside her, whispering a quiet thank you to her as they continued to choose

Jasper ended up choosing both Emmett and Alice and Rose chose Edward, it was us versus them and I wasn't sure who would win, with Edward reading minds to warn us in advance and they having Alice who would know our moves before we did it was hard to decide who would win.

"Forest is clear, to the lake and a mile both west an east that's our limit, if you're hit more than three times you're out, until we reach the final two, ready?" We all nodded eagerly, I was stood beside Rose who was ready to lift me and run me to a place of her choosing, "when you hear the next car on the road that's when we go, now split." I was picked up in a flash and held against Rose as she raced me to the spot she felt appropriate.

"Rose?" I asked as I looked at her, "why did you choose me first? I am grateful you did I was just wondering why?"

She sighed as she set me on my feet close to the lake, "how can I put this?" she mused to herself, "you're going to be my sister soon and I want to make my brother happy," she smiled, "now stay here, the car just went past so we're starting soon, make as many snowballs as you can and tell me if Emmett gets too rough okay?" I nodded eagerly as she raced away.

I was so nervous as I began to make snowballs, I hoped I didn't let my team down and wished I could mask my scent, emotions and actions from them, but I knew I couldn't, still I tried to keep them at least masked slightly as I bent and made as many snowballs I was able to carry. It was still light outside as the game continued, I could hear noise around me and knew that they were close, I used the cover of the thicker trees to hide, sensing them closer as the hair on my arms raised like I was the pray and they were the hunters, I wasn't sure how long passed but the noise quietened until it faded completely, I had one ball remaining to defend myself with, I could make more but I stayed where I was though afraid if I moved they'd hear or find me, I knew my breathing was masked by the noise of the lake as well as the snow so I had the same advantage when it came to that.

"Bella," I jumped a little as the voice came from nowhere, I knew it was Jasper and my heart picked up a little, I was grateful the leaves and lake were so noisy, Rose told me they wouldn't be able to hear the sound over it. "It's just me and you now," I placed my hand over my mouth as I held the last snowball in hand. "You might as well come out, you know I'll win this," his voice was coming closer and closer but I didn't dare move. "Where are you darling?" my heart once again fluttered at the name, it sounded so, I don't know nice, better than love anyway.

I took a chance then as I peeked from behind the tree, it was a quick movement and when I saw that his back was to me I hesitantly took a step, praying with everything in me that I didn't make a noise and didn't miss as I lifted the ball and threw it towards him. He turned then but he wasn't quick enough as the ball flew and landed right in the middle of his face taking him by surprise.

I doubled over laughing then at the shocked look as he stared at me, I'd won the game! I actually beat the vampire's and won! I wasn't sure how I did it but I did it, the thought had me laughing harder.

"Did the big bad vampire loose? Guess I'm scarier than you are" I taunted with a giggle.

"How did you do that?" he wondered.

"Guess I'm smarter, should have seen your face though!" I laughed a little harder than.

"You think this is funny?" he pointed to where the snow was still falling from the end of his noise and I nodded, "you think throwing a snowball in my face is funny?"

I nodded my head nervously now as I saw his body inch towards the ground. "You still think you're scarier?" he asked as his eyes turned black and he moved a little closer.

"Ye-ye-yes," I stuttered my heart racing and my breathing picking up at the sight, I wasn't afraid though and that's what scared me the most.

"You shouldn't have said that," and without any warning he was on me and we were both falling to the ground for the second time that day. I landed on top of him as we both laughed at what just happened.

"How did you do it?" he asked as he gained control, all I could do was shrug as I gazed down at him and what I saw took my breath away.

I'd never noticed it before but Jasper was truly beautiful, his golden hair looked darker in comparison to the snow, his eyes were golden again but when I looked closely the black still remained but around the edges, his skin was a little darker than the others and when I looked at his arms I saw faint moon looking scars spread out all over, vampire bites my mind screamed. I knew I should have been afraid of them, how could someone survive that many bites and still live? It should have had me running, but it didn't, if anything I found them...sexy.

"Have you ever made a perfect snow angel?"He whispered snapping me out of my thoughts as we both sat up, brushing our clothes down.

"A perfect snow angel?" I questioned.

"Yeah, you know when you make one and then you stand and it's ruined?" I nodded my head, "well have you made one so it's not?"

"No," I shook my head, I had always tried to make one but each time I would fail and the angel would be ruined, it was apparently good luck to make a perfect one and everyone knew I needed that.

"Here," he took my hands as he lowered me to the ground and I moved my arms and legs open and closed over and over again as I created a snow angel, once I was finished he offered me his hands again helping me stand without letting my feet touch the ground. "See?" he asked as I turned and looked down, beaming as a perfect snow angel lay on the ground.

"Wow, who knew it would be so beautiful?" I asked as I smiled down at our creation knowing that as the snow fell it would be covered in no more than a few hours.

"I've always knew," I turned towards him to see him smiling towards me and for some unknown reason my cheeks turned pink at his words.

"Jasper, Bella!" I my head snapped up then, hearing Emmett's voice pulled me out of my trains of thought i could hear them before i could see them as i turned towards the sound of the snow crunch before seeing them come through the tree line towards us. "So, Jasper won, I am pretty surprised you made it till the end though Bells."

"Actually," I turned towards him to see that he too was stood, "Bella won."

"What?"

"She won, she caught me off guard and won, threw the ball right in my face." He shrugged as they all began to laugh and I blushed deeply.

"Seriously? How the hell did you manage that? None of us have ever been able to beat him!"

"I don't know, should have seen his face when he realised I won too." I giggled again as he turned to glare playfully at me.

"We best head back to the house, the snows about to pick up again, Bella?" Edward held his hand out to me and I moved forward to take it, shaking a little as the cold seeped through the material, I still wondered why Jasper was a little warmer than the others, I wondered if it had something to do with the bites? On instinct my fingers found my own scar and as I felt the cold where the mark sat once again I knew that couldn't be it.

I gasped then as I was lifted and placed on Edward's back and he began running once again towards the house.

I could hear the other's behind me all chatting excitedly about the match and who threw what at who and who got who out, I was so excited about it all also.

"I'm so proud of you Bella," I looked up to see Edward beaming down at me, "you won against someone who's had training in this areas," I stupidly was about to ask in what? Snowball fighting? But I kept my mouth shut knowing I would just be laughed at, or have the subject avoided, "I'm so proud, I don't know how you did it but you held your own." It was my turn to beam now as I gazed at him, sometimes I thought that we'd be alright, that he and I would be fine and we'll be the way we used too, this was one of those moments.

He placed me on my feet then as we threw ourselves on the sofa.

"So what's next Alice?" I asked as I looked towards the clock, we'd been out there for almost four hours as it was now eleven.

"How about a Christmas movie? We can bring blankets, pillows down and we can all stay down here?" I yarned then as I stretched my arms. "Or not," she sighed.

"Sorry Alice I'm really tired, it was all that hot chocolate, I think I'm going to head to bed," I walked towards her, once again noticing how Jasper was stood far away from her I moved that thought to the back of my head as I pulled her into an embrace, "thank you for tonight Alice, it's been great."

"You're more than welcome now go get some sleep," she kissed my cheek.

"Want me to come with you love?" Edward asked as he stood with a smile on his face.

"No, stay and watch a film together, all I'll be doing is sleeping anyway," he walked towards me.

"Are you sure, you know I don't mind keeping you company whilst you sleep."

"Thank you but stay," I looked up at him as he leant forward and kissed me, it wasn't like our usual kiss, this kiss had him pulling me closer and to slip his tongue into my mouth before pulling away with a satisfied smile.

"Goodnight love, pleasant dreams," with a smirk he walked away and I just stood there well that was until I remembered I was still wearing Jasper's jacket.

"Here Jasper, thank you again for this," I smiled as I handed him his coat back before pulling him into an embrace also, I wasn't sure what processed me, I wasn't sure if I'd ever done that before but I didn't care as I felt his arms wrap around me also.

"Any time." He whispered.

I hugged the rest in turn including Rosalie who wished me a good night before making my way over to the stairs and up to bed, waving to the family as they disappeared out of sight and I walked into Edward's room, throwing off my clothes, wiping of my make-up and climbing straight into his king sized bed, a bed he had insisted on getting when he returned, I still thought it was over the top for just me but it sure was comfortable and with a smile on my face I slipped into an easy sleep.

A/N: I am so tired! I wasn't going to post this chapter tonight, I was going to give it a few more days before I posted it but then I got the response I did and I just wanted to post it as a thank you, plus I am at my boyfriend's tomorrow so I won't be at my laptop till Tuesday.

I agree with you all Edward is so controlling but give it a few more chapters and she'll realise this too, also someone asked about who else knows that Jasper is Bella's mate, or who knows should I say, I hoped this chapter showed you at least two others who know.

But like I said I am so tired so if some mistakes slipped though I apologise, so I am going to go take a shower, climb in bed with a film and wait for an to return from Star Wars, anyone else watching that or likes that series? I don't I love all things Marvel and DC I am such a big nerd it is unreal, but Star Wars is something I just can't in to, that and Lord of the rings.

Anyway going on a tangent my professor thinks I do that too much so shutting up.

Until next time,

Jess

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