CHAPTER 7

I awoke feeling sore, but extremely happy. I thought back to the night before, realising why I felt the way I did. I blushed. It was perfect, better then anything I could have ever imagined. I felt warm... To warm. Where was Jasper? I turned over, confirming he wasn't there. How long had I slept? I got up, looking for something to put on. After all, Jasper did rip my clothes in half, including my underwear. Then I remembered what Alice said last night. I ran to the closet and found all the new clothes. They weren't half bad, pricey, but more my style. I grabbed a pair of jeans, underwear and one if Jasper's t-shirts, and headed for the shower.

When I was done, I found my phone and checked it. Nothing from Renee. I was really starting to worry. Nothing from Edward either. I decided not to dwell on it. He was probably almost there, considering it was early morning now.

I needed food pronto considering I didn't eat last night. I made my way into the kitchen. All the Cullen's, bar Rose and Alice, were cooking me breakfast. They all looked up and smiled at me.

"Good morning." I said.

"Yeah, I'm sure it's a good morning." Emmett said waggling his eye brows. This time, it was Esme who cracked him upside the head. I blushed and Jasper laughed. He walked over to me and planted a wet, sloppy kiss on my lips.

"Good morning." He said. His eyes were no longer black, but a smouldering gold. He must have hunted.

"Good morning."

"You already said that." Jasper said with a chuckle. I blushed from head to toe. Come on, Bella! Could you act anymore like an idiot?

"Here Bella, this should replenish your strength and energy that I'm sure you depleted last night." Carlisle said with a smirk, handing me a plate of bacon, eggs, toast and a glass of juice. Not you, too?!

"So what happened last night with the patrols?" I asked trying to change the subject. I took a seat at the breakfast bar.

"I killed four of those zombies early this morning. It's just like all the zombie movies, you gotta remove the head." Emmett said with enthusiasm.

"Good to know." I said with a smile, then it dropped from my face.

"I thought we had a couple more days or so before they got here?" I asked.

"I was wrong in my calculations." Carlisle said. Esme put her hand on his shoulder.

"We all make mistakes." She said.

"What about the pack?" I asked.

"They did take down a few. They are running the Rez in groups of four. We managed to get a temporary plan in action for the time being. Alice and Rose are running a patrol now." Jasper said, sitting beside me.

"Has anyone heard from Edward or spoken to him?" I asked.

"Not yet sweet heart, give it some time." Esme said. I just nodded. I would ring him later, but I would ring Charlie straight after breakfast.

"How are you going getting those guns, Emmett?" I asked.

"Working on it little sis." Emmett said with a wink.

"Good, we can go all resident evil on those zombies together." I said with a laugh.

"Hell yeah! Maybe we could invite your dad along too." Emmett said, giving me a high five. Jasper tensed beside me, but I just put my hand on his leg, letting him know without speaking that I would be fine.

"Does anyone fancy watching some zombie movies today? Not all of us have super natural strength and skin as hard as rock, I need to brush up on my zombie killing knowledge."

"I will, but it's my turn to patrol with Jasper once the girls get back." Emmett said.

"It's fine Emmett, I've gotta check in with Charlie anyway." I said, getting up to rinse my plate. I was going to make the best of a bad situation, I refused to wallow in a pit of sadness or anxiety. I gave Charlie a brief phone call. He was fine, watching some game on tv at Billy's. Once he knew I was safe, he excused himself to continue watching the game. I was glad to see he was enjoying himself despite the circumstances. I went and sat on the front porch with Jasper. He handed me his cigarette which I took great fully.

"How's Charlie?"

"Fine, watching some game on tv with billy. He didn't even seem fazed by all this." I said.

"That's good to hear." Jasper said, slinging his arm around my shoulders. I leant into his side, breathing in his intoxicating scent deeply.

"How long until Alice and Rose get back?" I asked.

"Any minute now." He answered back.

"Well I'll just enjoy the time we have left sitting here with you." I said.

"Sounds good to me. How are you feeling anyway? After last night?"

"A bit sore, but a good sore. And extremely happy." I said, nuzzling his neck.

"I feel the same, except I'm not sore." He said with a cheeky grin. I playfully slapped his arm, which was like hitting concrete. That earned another laugh from Jasper.

"How long will you be gone?" I asked.

"About two hours or so, depending on what happens. I'll call you if anything happens."

"Ok." I said. Rose came into my line of vision, covered in blood splatters.

"Meet Alice down there, we just took out another five." She said.

"On it. Come on Emmett." Jasper called out. Jasper gave me a kiss on the cheek and squeezed my shoulder, then he was gone. I turned to Rose.

"Are you ok?"

"Sure. I would like to dispose of these clothes though." She said walking inside. I thought now was the time to call Edward. He should almost be there, if not already there. His phone went straight to voicemail. Strange. Maybe he was helping Renee and Phil. He will call me back. But I still couldn't shake the feeling something was wrong.

"Are you coming inside, Bella?" Esme's voice came from behind me.

"Sure, there isn't anything to do out here anyway." I said getting up and following her inside. I supposed I could listen to my iPod and go through all the clothes Alice got me. I'm sure I saw some potential in Jasper's bookcase as well. That would keep me entertained until the guys got back.

Sure enough, the two hours flew by, so I made my way down stairs. Jasper hadn't called so he should be here momentarily. "No need to thank me, I already saw that you would like them, and I had fun Shopping for them." Alice said with a wink, walking past me to go upstairs. "Still, thank you, Alice." I said with a smile. "Your welcome!" She said, closing her bedroom door. Emmett walked in first, a tear in his singlet and a few drops of blood on his face and arms.

"Get a few, hey Emmett?" I asked with a smirk.

"You bet I did! Got four myself, Jasper got six."

"The numbers are increasing, should I be worried?" I asked.

"Nah little sis, we got it covered. Let me just have a shower and we can watch some ass kicking zombie movies!"

"I'll be waiting!" I said as he ran up to his and Rosalie's room. Actually, I could be waiting a while if Rosalie is still up there. I went to look for Carlisle and Esme, but they must have already left. That means Jasper should only be a few minutes away. 'Might just waste the time by having a cigarette.' I thought, heading for the front porch, my favourite spot. I can also see when Jasper returns from my spot on the porch. I gave Edward another call, but there was still no answer. I really couldn't shake the feeling... No, wait until I hear from Edward. I shouldn't make assumptions.

Sure enough, Jasper just about materialised in front of me.

"How many did you get?" I asked, standing and wrapping my arms around him.

"A few."

"Emmett said you got six." I said.

"Yes, Emmett was trying to make it into a game of 'who can get the most.' I won of course." He said, rolling his eyes.

"Ready for the zombie movie marathon?" I asked with a smile.

"Sure, I just need a quick shower. Where is Emmett...? Oh, never mind. I hear and feel him. He could be a while. Would you like to join me?" Jasper asked seductively.

"I can't see no reason not to. Beats waiting for them to finish up. Maybe we can keep him waiting." I said with a wink.

"That's my girl." Jasper growled, picking me up and racing up stairs to his room. I could get used to this.