A/N Thankyou so much for reviewing and following. I am sorry to any readers who was offended by my strapping scene in chapter 3 or if my interpretation of my Carlisle is not to your taste. (mmmmmmmmm my Carlisle) Hay Ho, each to their own.

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Mention of spanking in this chapter. PLEASE do not read if spankfic is not your bag.

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Newborn Again!

Carlisle put a hand on Edwards shoulder to calm his son. Edward was jittery and could not sit still. "Edward, go and make a drink to help calm your nerves and go up to the study, I won't be long." Edward bolted out of the chair happy to keep as much distance from himself and his father as he could. He knew Carlisle was studying him as he warmed up some blood.

Edward slowly let himself into the study and his eyes locked onto Jasper's discarded white t-shirt on the desk. This made Edward very nervous as he knew how harsh his father had been with Jasper. He could hear their thoughts throughout the ordeal. Jasper had just kept saying sorry over and over and Carlisle had been in an emotional disarray which is why he was unable to block his thoughts. Edward saw images of Jasper through Carlisle's eyes being consumed by fire which was still proving to be taking a toll on Carlisle's battered psyche.

Edward shuddered as he contemplated his own difficult situation. He warily turned to look at the strap, he had not had that used on him for years now and he really wanted to keep it that way. He panicked when he heard Rose and Emmett leave the house, which meant Carlisle wanted privacy to deal with him. Edward tried to reason that Carlisle had already grounded him and had given him a good talking too yesterday right in the kitchen in front of everyone! He shifted uncomfortably at the thought of getting a hiding.

Edward winced as he felt Jasper's anguish in the bathroom, yet he was so mad at Jasper because he had warned him and Edward knew it would end like this as Carlisle would have found out eventually as he had already been suspicious over Jasper's behaviour. The fire was unexpected though, Jasper's ass wanted to go out in flames I guess!

Suddenly Edward got to his feet and began to pace before looking out the window at the setting sun. Don't think of her, she is a human. That scent so engaging. Edward growled softly and went to retrieve his drink. Biology class had begun like any other tedious lesson and then she walked in and literally turned his world upside down. That Swan girl had made him thirsty like a newborn. She would taste so good and he wanted her so bad. Edward had to stop himself from leaping out the window to get to her.

He concentrated on Jasper instead, Jasper was still in the bathroom and he was frantically trying to get the taste of soap out of his mouth. Carlisle had made Jasper retrieve his toothbrush and had then rubbed the soap into it. Edward grimaced as he had had his mouthed washed out more than all the others as he could never control his temper and he would let the words spew forth before he could stop them. Jasper was close on his tail though as the language he used would make a sailor blush. Jasper's thoughts were a jumbled mess as he cried over the running tap. He could hear the bathroom door opening and Carlisle guiding Jasper back to his room. He zoned them out as he knew Carlisle was comforting Jasper and it was a private moment that he had no right to snoop into.

Edward listened to his dad as he made his way back up the stairs to the study. Tears began to form in his eyes as he felt so very anxious. Carlisle opened the door and looked at Edward intently; the boy was a ball of nervous energy. Carlisle sighed and softly shut the door. "Sit down Edward I need to discuss something with you." Carlisle was trying to remain calm and not make Edward any more nervous.

"I-I am so s-sorry dad, I knew it was wrong. Yet I know how it feels to be in trouble and trying to find a way out. Then when I bought that note back home yesterday I was not thinking straight and just gave it to Jasper." Carlisle raised his hand to silence his babbling boy. Edward continued rambling never the less. "I am not making excuses but I have had a lot on my mind and today was even worse. I know it was wrong giving it to Jasper but-" Edward trailed off deciding to finally shut up as he watched Carlisle's exasperated expression.

"Edward taking in Jasper's forged note and then giving MY letter to Jasper was not your finest hour. However, I have already punished you and I will leave it at that." Edward let out an unnecessary breath as he relaxed a little. "Edward IF you ever get yourself involved in one of your siblings' ill thought out schemes again I promise you now." Carlisle raised his voice slightly as he glared at Edward. "I will spank you so hard you will be unable to sit down for a week. Am I making myself understood son?"

"Understood" Edward whispered while looking at the floor. "Rose and Emmett left the house and I thought that - ?"

"They have gone to meet your mother as this evening is proving longer and more stressful that what I had anticipated because of Jasper's needless outburst! Edward, I had a phone call today from school. Seems that you had yourself a little temper tantrum in the admin office because you could not swap your biology lesson to a different subject!" Carlisle and Edward stared at each other before Edward dropped his eyes to the floor, he remained silent, his father's penetrating stare made him raise his head and try and find a way to tell his dad that he was giving in to his bloodlust and needed help.

"Dad I do not know what to say." Edward began to tremble with pent up emotion as he watched Carlisle. He was at a loss to formulate the right words.

"Are you going into your second newborn stage son? Temper tantrums at school, allowing yourself to be manipulated by your brother? Because I can tell you now Edward my raising newborn days are well and truly over. I do not believe I could go through the constant tantrums and waking up in the night every four hours to feed hungry vampires! Edward stared at Carlisle before they both smiled at the joke and then Edward gave a shaky laugh.

"No dad, your beauty sleep is safe. It is a girl." Edward said the last part so quietly that Carlisle thought for a moment he had heard wrong.

"Does this girl happen to take Biology?" Carlisle asked, already knowing the answer.

"D-dad, I cannot st-stop thinking about her." Shoulders shaking, Edward suddenly began to cry. "Her scent is intoxicating Dad I want to eat her up and that heartbeat is like the most wonderful piece of music that I have ever heard. I want her so bad and I thought that if I could move to a different class it would make it better. Admin said no and I got mad, I am sorry dad pl-please don't give me a hi-hiding. I never meant to lose my temper at school. I just do not know what to d-do." Edward sobbed and hung his head in shame and confusion.

Carlisle stood by Edward and hunkered down by his son's chair. Putting his arm around his trembling shoulders Carlisle whispered that all would be well and to calm himself. "I don't want to hurt her, yet I want to go there now and –"

"Edward you will not harm this girl, yes she has triggered something in you that has got you in this state, I do not think it is blood-lust. You keep your emotions locked away and never allow yourself to get close to others or form a bond. I have often thought it is your gift of reading minds that keeps you so distant. You have an attraction to this human, yes?"

"Yesss!" Edward mumbled as he rolled his eyes, a quick glance at Carlisle's annoyed expression made him put on a more respectful tone and keep eye contact. "What am I going to do? She is a closed book, I can't even hear her thoughts and I need to know how she feels, what she is thinking. It is maddening."

"Welcome to our world son." Carlisle chuckled. "I think you need to take a break, I will call Eleazar and see about you going up to visit for a vacation. You need to get your head around these new emotions that you have discovered."

Edward sighed with relief as the thought of going to school tomorrow was too much yet he daren't skip school without permission. Jasper suddenly filled his head and he peeked a quick glance at the strap hanging innocently on the wall.

"Thank you dad." Edward whispered before allowing himself to be bought into Carlisle's embrace. "Do you promise I will not harm her? I do not trust myself around her."

"Edward I know you, my first born son. YOU will not harm this girl. I give you my word on that. I am sending you away so you can relax in a different environment. However, I will inform Eleazar that you are grounded so please DO NOT think that you can disregard my rules because I am far away. Carlisle had a stern edge to his voice as he finished his sentence.

"I will behave dad and I will stay in the house."Edward was relieved that he could go away and not face another day like today, yet the thought of being far away from this girl was also alarming. He felt a pang of loss, ggrrrrhhhhr so confusing. The long brown hair and chocolate coloured eyes and that scent was – Edward shook his head to clear these alarming thoughts.

"One week I will send you for. However, then you must come home and deal with these emotions and find the strength carry on. I will make some calls now and book you a flight. Go and pack and then we will go on a quick hunt to help your nerves." Carlisle thought about it and then smiled. "My nerves also need soothing after today. We will meet your mother and siblings in the forest. Oh dear, I will have to explain to your mother that she will have to go one whole week without her baby." Edward glared and Carlisle laughed and playfully punched his son on the arm.

Edward moved to the door before turning back as Carlisle picked up the phone. "Dad. Jasper really is very sorry. I never meant to listen to your thoughts; I could not help it as they were both so loud. Can't you just let it go now?" Edward cringed when he saw Carlisle's face, he was clearly annoyed.

"Edward Cullen. Do not assume to tell me how to run MY coven!"

"I am sorry dad I did not mean any disrespect, I know you are hurting too –"

Carlisle put down the phone and went to Edward and stroked his hair. "Please do not worry about us son. Jasper will be ok and so will I. Concentrate on you." Carlisle watched his boy for a moment before heading back to make the arrangements. "I will speak with Jasper tomorrow about my reasoning's, so that he understands why I was harsh with him. It is time I discussed his rank within this family and what I hope he will become."

Edward gave his dad a slight nod. "It would make Jasper proud I am sure to understand how highly you regard his position in this family. He is hurting though dad. He needs you right now so he knows he is still loved and wanted." Edward made a speedy exit before he was rebuked again. As he walked passed Jasper's door he could hear Alice's cooing voice whispering sweet nothings to her beloved. Edward refrained from listening to Jasper's distressed thoughts. He knew he was hurting, he also knew Alice was making it all better. As Edward went to pack a bag he longed for a day when he would have a mate to make things better...