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CHAPTER 3
BPOV
I worried over my mother, and sat up in my bedroom early, waiting for Edward. I already showered and brushed my teeth in my free time so that my love wouldn't have to wait. Now I sat under my bed sheets, playing my lullaby again, with my eyes closed, focusing on the soft melody. It soon ended, at the same time that I heard something every so-softly outside. I pressed STOP on my CD player, and smiled as I waited for him to come in. My smile faded as my bronze-haired beauty did not appear, but an entirely different person. In the dim of the night, I could make out dirty blonde hair that was neatly done on his head, and he threw a green book on my floor before he jumped fully through my window. I gasped. Jasper? "Hello, Bella." He smiled, making himself comfortable on the rocking chair at the corner of my room, snatching up his book. "Hi...Jasper. Did Edward send you..?" I asked, looking out my window for him. He shook his head. Despite how uncomfortable and odd I felt, he looked perfectly at ease. This wasn't right. At all. "Then what are you doing here?" I asked.
Jasper frowned, shaking his dirty blonde hair back into place. "Bella, I found myself oddly attracted to you the other day. Now, don't get me wrong. I love Alice, but I'm attracted to you in the way that I'm curious when you are, or when your not doing something. As if I'm always aware of you, more than I should be. I'm not sure if Edward knows about this, but I'm hoping it really goes away." He explained, his face shameful. I blinked, and threw the covers off myself. "Where's Edward?" I asked. "I told Alice to pre-occupy him with some wedding issues, so that I could speak with you." He nodded. I sighed, picking up a hair tie and pulled my hair up, glancing to my outfit. I wore black, plaid pajama pants and a red spaghetti-strap tanktop. I pulled a gray hoodie over my head, then opened my arms towards Jasper. I yawned. "Alright. Let's go." I smiled slightly. For a moment, he was confused.
I was used to riding the winds on the backs of vampires. Most of the time, it had been Edward or Alice. Edward, so that we could travel quickly, and Alice, so that she could hold me hostage and run off with me. Without much more of a second on Jasper's back, we ended up at the Cullen mansion. He dropped me gently, and smiled awkwardly over at me. We were never really that close, but close enough as a brother and sister could be. As we sauntered in, Edward and Alice sat together at the piano. She sat on the top, while he sat on the piano bench. "Bella wouldn't answer me, the silly girl. So, normal red flowers, or red roses?" She asked. No one noticed that we walked in, as they were so engaged in the conversation. "Roses would be lovely. Though, I'd still have to confirm with her." He nodded, and they had a wedding planner book in front of them. Alice rolled her eyes. "Good luck with that."
Edward looked up at us, confused. He glanced to me, at my outfit I wear when only he's around, then to Jasper, who walked alongside me casually. "Bella? What are you doing here?" Edward asked, getting up to place his arms around me. I wanted to say, ask Jasper, but decided against it. The brothers would bond together over it another time. He placed his hands on the small of my back, bringing me closer to him, and kissed my forehead. It was then he realized that Jasper was still beside him. "Why were you with her? Did something happen with Charlie?" He asked, concerned, but the defense was also clear in his voice. Jasper shook his head. "No, nothing. Have a good evening."
It was getting late, and the chances of Charlie checking up on me could have been rising by the second, so Edward raced me back home in his arms. When we were settled back in my bedroom, his face was frustrated, confused. I sat up in his cold arms. "Whats wrong?" I asked, kissing along his jawline. "I don't understand about Jasper. It was extremely odd. But, don't let me distract you. Sleep, love. Goodnight,". It was hard not to be distracted by him, but I laid back down slowly, as I was tired, and quickly fell asleep. The next morning, the sun woke me, from sleeping in. After all, it was Saturday. I groaned, as I remembered that I wouldn't see Edward until later on Sunday. Alice stood in front of my closet, happily zooming around inside of it, arranging and rearranging clothes. I noticed that she also added some new stuff. I got up, placing my hand on her arm, to temporarily stop her. "Alice, what are you doing?" I asked tiredly. "Jasper, Esme, You, and I are driving up to Seattle, and you can't go to a big city without looking absolutely fabulous," She laughed, as if everyone knew that.
EMPOV
Edward and Rosalie walked alongside me in the dripping forest, and I tried to fill the eerie silence with my loud voice. "Hopefully the stock's good today," I chuckled. Rosalie shot a glare towards me, then looked back at the ground. Edward smiled politely, and nodded. "Yes," He then leaned closer into me, "And, I'll leave you alone with Rose". I shot him a grateful look, and he quickly dashed away. I took advantage of our alone time. "Rosalie, can I explain?" I pleaded. She stopped, and turned to look at me. She still stunned me to this day. All of her blonde hair was pulled back into a perfect ponytail, accenting her beautiful face. However, her eyes and mouth were bitter with disgust at me. She wore a denim mini skirt, a white tanktop, and a red, long-sleeve blouse over top. On her feet, were white stilettos. I looked her over, upset that I had hurt someone so beautiful. Her arms were crossed over her chest, becoming more impatient as I thought out my words. "Emmett, I've got hunting to do. I'm sure Edward won't wait for much longer, either." She snapped. I gently took one of her hands, holding it with mine. "You don't understand about Gwendolyn. If I promise to tell the truth, will you listen to me, instead of running off and ignoring me again?" I asked.
She paused, then nodded, obviously making a note in her head to speak less words to me as possible. "Long ago, before I was changed to how I am today, she was my best friend. I'm talking, since we were born. And, as the years grew on, we were both bitten at the same time, and we eventually parted off. However, centuries later, when you and I were together at our vacation in France, she called me from Sweden. I was surprised that she got through to me, but I later found out that she was a tracker, and had found me. She was there visiting her family, and at that time, we'd only been at Forks for a few months. You remember, don't you? We came in November, and had stayed until February, when you said that you need to get away, so we took a vacation. When she called, I told her to come visit us sometime, 'cause she really is great. But, Rose, I invited her for your approval. It was for you," I explained, playing it through my head like a movie.
Gently, I pulled her closer to me, until our noses nearly touched. "That's why I'm asking you for forgiveness. We're not like that, babe. I love you." I ended softly, and pressed my lips to hers. She kissed me back, but suddenly pulled away. "Then why did you lie, and say that she was our hotel maid?" Rosalie asked. Blood dripping from his chin, Edward came in behind us. "So that you wouldn't think that he was cheating on you," He answered for me. I nodded. "Do you think that?" I looked over to her curiously. Slowly, she shook her head.
"No."
I hugged her, and kissed the top of her head. "Good. Then lets go, 'cause I'm pretty thirsty right about now," I smiled.
EPOV (Edward)
I wiped my chin with my wrist, and sat on a damp log, from the rainfall that Forks recieved the night before. I closed my eyes, listening to Alice's thoughts. I had the right to check up on Bella. Especially when Alice was involved, and when they were in a larger city, such as Seattle. This would look great on her I heard, then saw a gorgeous red dress for the after-party of our graduation. I chuckled. Bella, Bella, Bella, what am I supposed to do with that girl? That was a perfectly good dress..She continued. Alice even spoke a lot when she was thinking to herself. Jasper's mind was next. I need to get over this. This needs to be fixed between Bella and I. That's a nice dress. The black one looks better, however. He thought. Oh, yes. I had forgotten about that. Pulling my black cellphone from my pocket, I dialed Jasper's number. This was a matter that had to be dealt with ASAP.
"Jasper here."
"I need to speak with you."
"Right now?"
"Yes,"
"Alright. Hold on, Alice, it's Edward. Okay, what's wrong?"
"It's about Bella."
"Oh,"
"What does 'oh' mean?"
"It means..."
"What?"
"I don't know what to tell you."
"And what does that mean?"
"It means what I said."
I stood up in frustration. This conversation was going nowhere, and fast.
"Jasper Hale, you've been acting strangely with Bella as if she was your lifeline. Your telling me what's going on right now, or I swear to the heavens that-"
"Can I start speaking before you start throwing out threats?"
"Alright. Go."
"I don't love her like that, Edward. I don't. But I think that I've just grown impeccably close to her ever since you declared your engagement. Like a sister, if nothing else. I realized that this may just be my way of coping with her as a new sister."
"That's it?"
"Yes. Truthfully."
"Fine. But we're discussing this again another time." I sighed.
I hung up before he could reply, and scanned his thoughts. He appeared to be telling the truth. Of course. Why was I so worried about my brother? I trusted him. I thought of Bella, and the image came into my mind of her being cradled in his arms. Why was I thinking this? Perhaps I needed to hunt some more. The more blood I consumed, the more focused I was. I froze, as I heard a deer quietly walk past. In a instant, I took it's life, and all of the red liquid that was made up of it.
