Chapter 3
Jasper's POV
After Bella left our house, I was still awe-struck by the braveness of this fragile little human. Although I couldn't help but roll my eyes as she started to lecture me my behaviour during her visit, I found it quite amazing that she had the nerve to even talk to me. I mean, I caused this whole disaster, didn't I?
I was strangely happy when I found out that the blinding rage and fury she felt, slowly subituted to a spark of sadness and determination. I was never 'brotherly bonding' with Bella. After our little trip to Phoenix, while that sick bastard James was haunting her, I got a glimpse into her personality. After her birthday party, that was just seconds parted from becoming a funeral, I slowly felt the guilt eating me alive, and I couldn't help but stay away from everyone. During our time in Alaska, I noticed Alice pulling away from me. In the beginning, I was hurt deeply, she brought me to this life, where I finally learnt to live with the devil inside me, and now she's slowly abandoning me. But later on, I just got used to it.
I wished I could know what Bella intended to do, and why was Alice stopping her. The thing about her Shield really intrigued me against my will, and I felt more and more drawn to the new bitchy Bella. After her left, Edward roared and puched the wall, which couldn't hold the pressure of the impact, and suddenly, there was a huge hole. I bit my tongue not to say something wrong, so I just kep my usual poisture against the window.
„What is she thinking? How can she change so much?" Edddie boy nearly whined, which caused me to choke out a laugh, but immadietely shut up at the warning glare Esme shot me, while hugging her 'golden boy'.
„Our leaving really affected her." Alice whispered unsurely, earning a quite snort from Rosalie. I turned to her with a raised eyebrow, soon followe by everyone esle.
„Oh, you think that?" Rose sneered at the black haired pixie who winced at her tone.
„Well...y-yeah..." she managed to stutter,
„Well, Alice, why didn't you thought of that before we left? I still don't like that human, but she did nothing to deserve the pain we put her though. I still hate her, but the only thing she did wrong was falling for him", she said, pointing at Edward who was still in Esme's arms, „ and after he finally brings her into our world, much to my dislike, he knew that she was his responsibilty. And just because of a damn drop of blood, and his bloodlust, everything went downhill." She finished, and then went upstairs, soon followed by the door slam shut. Emmett sighed, shot everyone an apologetic look and followed his mate.
Mate.
This word caused a strange empty feeling inside me, like something's missing. I sighed sadly, and went to my study. I absently picked a random book, jumped on my comfy couch and began reading. I barely registered the summary. My thoughts were still focused on Bella.
What's up in her pretty little head? What is she hiding from Edward? Did she finally come to senses and decided to break up with him? No, I think she already did that.
With that, the door of my study was opened with a snarl, and I could see Edward's pitch black eyes that stared at me. I rised my eyebrows in question; what the fuck is going on?
„Bella would never break up with me. We love each other to much to go through that." I neraly rolled y eyes,
„Edward, you can't make decisions for her. She's not a obssession; she's a person, that needs care and love, and not some masochistic idiot stalking her and watching her sleep" I reffered to his obssession to stalk into Bella's bedroom and watch her sleep, which was a little creepy to me. I mentally cringed at the image.
Sweet, innocent Bella lying peacfully on her fluffy bed, while a centruy old vampire with crapy haircolor was watching her, non stop cocking his head from one side to another.
Edward snarled again, and I noticed he's still in my room. I sighed,
„Edward I think you should leave her alone for a while. If you push to much, she's more likely to ran away from you, and I have a feeling you don't wan that." He rolled his eyes and barked,
„Whatever. Just keep away from her." I was slightly insulted. I mean come on; I won't eat her or anything like that. I sighed again as the door closed behind Eddie. I heard his snarl again.
Tsk, tsk Eddie, it's not polite to snarl at your brother, tsk, tsk. I couldn't help but laugh at his quiet hiss from downstairs. I continued reading my book, and after I finished it, I grabbed another one. And another one. I kept reading all books an armlenght away from me. I was pulled out of my thoughts when I heard the front door open, and then close.
„I don't know. She didn't want to come. I'm sorry, Edward, but she said she wants to spend some time with Charlie." Bella wasn't here? That was odd. Usually, she couldn't wait to visit us, but then I remembered that nothing was the same. But I was wondering why was Alice at Bella's so late, I mean, it's around...I glanced at the clock and gaped.
Holy Shit it's already Saturday afternoon! I've been reading the whole damn night! I cried in my head as I kept staring at the digital numbers on the clock. Jesus.
The day went on, and Saturday and Sunday passed quickly. Sunday night, after I came back from my hunt, Alice came into my study. She looked the same; spiky ink hair, small feauters small little body...nothing new.
„Jasper, why are you refusing to talk to me?" I snorted. She looked hut. Act, a little voice in my head chirmed in.
„Well, Alice, you were avoiding me since we left Forks. So don't come here and say bullshit like that, when you know it's entirely your fault."
„But Jazzy, don't you love me?" I was silent at this question, because I started testing my feelings for Alice.
Did I love her? Yes, I did. But not in the way I used to, while everything was normal. But as the time passes, I began to realize how unbalanced our relationship was, and how awkward it became. Alice was mostly focusing on the future and shopping, it seemed like she totally forgot about me. Those days I would feel immensely lonely, like everybody ignored me, like I was completely alone. Only Rose and Em knew that I was there, and from pity, they invited me to do something fun. But I always declined. I didn't want thei pity. They could keep it. So I just whispered to Alice,
„I don't know." And with that, I left her alone, and ran out for hunting. While I was running, I smelled Bella. I realized I was near Bella's house. All I could feel from her was happiness and love. I smiled slightly at her strenght to always move on, although she had some problems at first.
Monday, Forks High School, parking lot
We stepped out of our fancy, shiny cars and chatted a little. Alice and Eddie (he glared at me) were worriedly searching for Bella. I would love to see her, to apologize for my rude behaviour, but just then, Emmett muttered,
„Holy Fuck." He was staring past my shoulder. I turned to see a old, rusty Chevy truck, clappering to the parking soace. But the thing that amazed me was Bella.
The new Bella.
She stepped gracefully out of her truck, which amazed me, because she wore ten inch heels, and as far as I know, she can't walk on a flat surface without tripping! Her clothes weren't the usual tomboy style, but they werent to fancy like Alice's. Her hair amazed me the most. It wasn't her usual mahagony locks that hang down her back. It was chopped short, shoulder lenght and inky black. She looked beautiful.
She glanced at us and a brief glimpse of panic swept across her face, before she composed it. I was impressed; she looked pretty cold as Alice motioned her to come over. Her heels were doing a click-click sound as she neared us, and I noticed every guy drooling over her. When she finally came, she nodded her head,
„Cullens." Our surname was the greeting, and her voice was matching her face; cold and stone hard.
„Hey Bella" I said in my Southern drawl and she turned to face me as a smile tugged the corner of her flushed lips,
„Jasper." This time, her voice was slightly warmer, and I was lost in the depths of her chocolate orbs. The moment was ruined by Alice waking me up from my dream-like state,
„So, Bella, I see major changes. When did that happen?" she shrugged her shoulders,
„I was kinda bored being Plain Jane Bella. I like this style." She said matter-o-factly,
„Love, where's your beautiful long hair? I loved it more." Bella shot him a glare before answering,
„And why the fuck should I care what you like?" she spat. I barely hold in my laugh, and I noticed Rosalie smirking. Edward looked at her incredolously,
„Were you cursing, Love?"
„Yep."
„Don't do that anymore."
„And why the fuck not?"
„Because ladies arent supposed to use dirty language." Bella laughed out loud.
„Oh, please, give me a break. I can't stand that Victorian style behaviour anymore. I'll talk the way I want, got it Cullen?"
„Cullen?" Rosalie asked. Bella's attention turned to her and I couldn't see any uncomfortability from speaking to the bitch known as Rosalie Hale.
„Yes. I noticed that calling your full names and nicknames is kinda dull, so I'll be calling you your surnames."
„But how will you recognize us when we're all Cullens?"
„ , Hale." Rosalie smiled. She fucking smiled!
„Emmett?"
„McCarty."
„Edward?"
„Cullen."
„Alice?"
„Brandon."
„Jasper?" Bella looked at me before answering.
„Whitlock." I felt pure pride radiating from me as she called me like that. Alice said it was too old.
„So, wanna go to class?" she chirmed.
„What's your first period?" Rose asked. Bella looked thoughtful for a moment before answering,
„Art." Rosalie clapped her hands,
„Cool! Mine too! Let's go together." Bella smiled at Rosalie's offer, and walked away with her. I heard Edwrad growl and I hissed,
„Control yoursel Edward! You're acting like a complete idiot. Now, Emmett, let's follow the ladies, shall we?"
„We shall, bro." He replied with a grin. I heard Edward's faint growl behind me. But surprisingly, I didn't care