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Carlisle: Say it, go ahead.

Ali: I don't wanna!

Jasper: *sends the emotion of submission* Say it.

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Jasper: *pats my head* Good girl.

Ali: *growls and bite at his hand*

Bella's Pov:

Her suspicions became more pronounced as she watched the Cullen, Carlisle stretch. She watched as he sat down and read. Her eyes moved from him to the counter. She thought about her comrades. They'd miss her, they still need her, but she didn't know where they were.

Damn it. I'll have to pull my resources soon. She looked to the side to see the pixie, Alice frozen with a blank stare. Bella looked away and drunk her water. She's a Watcher. Just like Cassey and her mom.

She put her empty glass down and got up. "Where am I sleeping tonight? I'm tired."

Carlisle looked at Esme and nodded. Esme walked up to Bella and put her hand on the small of her back. Bella tensed and walked.

"This way. Jasper and Carlisle were kind enough to put your stuff away."

Bella nodded and walked up the stairs to their guest bedroom. Esme walked away with a smile and Bella closed the door. Her mind quickly went through her gathered information and she laid on the bed and breathed to calm herself. The Division knew where she was and there was a Watcher she'd have to protect. She growled and leaned to look outside.

The sun made the sky look like fire, multiple colors blending into each other. She saw a star and made a silent wish that it would be easy staying there. She got under the covers and fell asleep.

The early morning sun woke her from her slumber. She grabbed her bag and put on her baggy black jeans and baggy black shirt. She walked downstairs with an empty stomach. The smell of bacon and eggs drifted to her and she felt herself drool as she moved swiftly down the stairs.

She saw everyone was up already, causing her to frown before she caught sight of a plate. Her eyes widened and she rushed down toward it before pausing, remembering her manors. She could have been going for someone else's plate.

Esme smiled. "It's yours."

Bella had no hesitation as she picked up the plate and fork. She ate the eggs first and saved the best for last. She ate the bacon slowly, savoring the taste as best she could. She let her eyes wonder to the tv. She saw Mythbusters on. She leaned forward and saw it was the Green Hornet one. She watched, eating her bacon impossibly slower than she had moments before.

"Are you still in school?"

Bella paused and looked at Rosalie. She hadn't expected the golden blond to talk to her with such an easy subject. Bella thought about how old she was. Only 20 and she had to drop out early due to the Division. Then again she was street smart, and it took major schooling. She shrugged.

"Been out."

"Hm."

She went back to reading her fashion magazine. Bella noticed she was out of bacon and watched the rest of Mythbusters. When it was over she quickly got up and washed her plate. If she was going to be a guest, she should show how she appreciates her tolerance.

"You know you don't have to do that," a deep, southern voice said.

She turned and saw the young blond male, Jasper. "It's how I show I appreciate y'alls kindness."

Oh great, Bella thought. He's bringin' out my roots.

She saw him smile a little and he ruffled her hair. "You know. I think I can get to like you. From Texas? Louisiana? Maybe even Oklahoma or Missouri."

She smiled halfway. She always like country people like herself. "Texas. Lived in the city for about 5 years then when I turned 7 I moved to a ranch. Caught my granddad's accent."

She couldn't believe that she gave up that much information about herself to someone like him. Well he seemed to be a kindred spirit. They both had the accents and he seemed as easy going as herself. She could hang out with him.

"Nice," he said. "Wanna play Mario Kart? Emmett's upstairs."

As if on cue there was a loud bang, a few crashes, and glass broke. Bella winced, sensing that Emmett would be in an enormous amount of trouble.

"Emmett! Clean this up and go o the hardware store!" Esme shouted.

Bella chuckled and went back into the living room. "Sure. It's been years since I've played at anything."

Jasper raised an eyebrow. "What've you been doin' up until now."

Bella's hard face came back. "Nothing that concerns this family."

Jasper stiffened in the corner of her eye. The tension was back. He just put the game in and tossed her the controller. She saw it was coming up short so she Moved it to her hand. She grinned at her catch and waited for the game to come on. Jasper just stared at her in amazement.

Carlisle's Pov:

He walked downstairs just in time to see her catch the controller. He pushed any suspicions aside and walked over to the chair and sat. He leaned back and watched Bella and Jasper play with more intensity than when Emmett and Jasper played.

She's only... what? 19? 20? I'm too old,he thought to himself.

He pushed down his feelings and watched. He silently begged her to win. He didn't know why he was feeling these boiling emotions when it came to her, he just knew that they were there, waiting for their chance to escape. He almost growled with frustration. He stood abruptly and walked out of the room before they spilled out of him.

He slid into his chair in the office and looked at the wall. How could he? Why would he? So many questions spun through his head about him taking a liking to her when his thoughts instantly turned to her. What happened exactly with that man? Why did she agree to stay only for a little while? His questions wouldn't be answered any times soon so why still worry?

Because I know the answer to none of them and I need to know.

He sighed and looked at the taxes he needed to get done. He didn't want to but he needed to. He went through them as fast as he dared to go because if she walked in without permission, he might reveal his family. He busied himself for hours before going hearing Bella come up the stairs. He quickly laid himself back and closed his eyes, acting like he was asleep.

She opened the door and walked over to him. He had to concentrate on his breathing to keep it steady and even. He felt her warm skin and herd her teeth chatter. He wanted to sigh but he stayed the way he was. He heard her footsteps go into another room. He straightened up for only a short... 30 seconds before she walked back in to find him in the same position.

"Shouldn't be sleeping like this," she muttered.

He felt something warm cover him. When she was gone she looked down and saw a blanket. He smiled, glad that she was kind enough to do this. He listened to her sleep and sighed, wishing he could do the same for the millionth time.

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