A/N: Edward and Alice will be in this story! You just have to be patient.

JPOV

We drove to Bella's house in silence. When we got there, she led us into the living room. Emmett took the armchair and Rose sat on the floor in front of him. I took part of the couch. I noticed how they made the only space for Bella next to me. Bella ran into the kitchen to get something to eat. Rose turned to Emmett.

"We're telling Bella. Now." His eyes bugged out, but he understood a second later, Rose must have told him my feelings since he looked at me and said,

"Makes sense. But are we mentioning Jazzy boy's crush?" Rose answered before I had a chance to.

"No. That's something he has to tell her on her own, when she's ready to hear it." I gave her a thankful look and she nodded. The next second, Bella walked in and plopped down on the couch next to me. She looked at all our serious faces.

"Whoa. Who Died?" I fought the urge to just say 'us'. Rose gave a look saying that she was starting. I understood I was there to calm Bella, if needed, and Emmett was there for comic relief. Rose took a deep breath and began.

"Bella. We need to tell you something, and I'd appreciate if you didn't interrupt." Bella nodded, but she was worried. "Okay, I know you're familiar with the Quileute Tribe. Jacob Black, Sam Uley, correct?" Bella nodded again, more confused. "And you're familiar with all of their stories right?" again, Bella nodded. "What if I told you they were true?" Worry was completely pushed out, replaced by more confusion.

"What are you talking about Rose?"

"Exactly what I'm saying. Those stories are true. The werewolves, the Cold Ones." I noticed how she intensified her gaze at the mention of our nickname. Bella was a confused for another minute before realization flashed across the spectrum of her emotions. Her eyes widened and she looked at each of us in the eye.

"You? The Cold Ones?" we all nodded slowly. But just as Rose has said, I did not feel the fear I'd expected. I had to ask her.

"Why aren't you scared? You should be running out of the house screaming." Emmett laughed.

"You're not scared?! Jeez Bells, you really are weird." I glared at him, but Bella laughed, immediately calming me.

"I think on some level, I always knew. I just didn't know I knew. I mean, I knew you guys were different. You're all beautiful," she blushed, "I've never seen you eat, you're all graceful, and your eyes are gold. I've never seen that on any human." Then she turned and stared directly at me. "Besides. I know you would never hurt me intentionally. I know the story of the Cold Ones well. It was always my favorite. And I know you hunt animals. That's why your eyes are gold, right?" we all nodded, our moods brightening at her acceptance.

"So, you're okay with constantly being around three blood-sucking monsters?" I asked. Her eyes met mine, and I felt like they were looking right through me, her gaze was too intense, but I couldn't look away.

"You're not monsters. You will never be monsters in my eyes." I could hear nothing my truth in her voice. Then she smiled and looked at the other two. "So tell me about yourselves. The truth this time." Rosalie started off with her story.

"Well my full name is really Rosalie Lillian Hale, so I was truthful about that. I was born in Rochester , New York in 1915. Even as a human, my mother always told me I was exceptionally beautiful. She wanted me to have a good life, with a rich husband that would be proud to have me as his wife. When I was 18, I caught the eye of Royce King II, the son of a wealthy banker. We were soon engaged. I had gone to visit my friend Vera and her newborn son one night and I my way home, I ran into a drunken Royce and his drunken friends. He began bragging about my beauty which eventually led to them all raping me." Emmett growled loudly as this. Rose put her hand over his to calm him.

"Oh Rose." Bella looked at her with tears forming in her eyes. I could tell that if she could, Rose would be crying as well. She took a deep breath to steady herself, and continued.

"They left me for dead in the street, and that's where Carlisle found me. He brought me home to Esme, and changed me. Afterwards, I hunted down and killed every man that was with Royce that night, saving him for last. I had a little fun before I killed him. I returned to Carlisle and Esme and have been their daughter ever since."

"I'm glad you killed the bastards." Bella said. We all erupted with laughter. She turned to Emmett and looked at him expectantly. "And you?"

"My name was Emmett McCarty and I was born in Tennessee in 1915. I lived with my mother and younger sister. When I was 20, I went out hunting. I was viciously attacked by a bear, but it didn't kill me. Rose found me and brought me back to Carlisle to change me. We fell in love and have been married since 1936 with a total of 25 weddings. Rose likes the whole bride thing." He smiled, and received a smack on the head by Rose. Then Bella turned to me, looking right into my eyes.

"Last but not least." She smiled. She was in for a surprise, that was for sure.

"My name was Jasper Whitlock." She gasped loudly. I smiled and continued. "I was born in Texas in 1843. As you know, I joined the Confederate Army when I was 17 and climbed to major when I was 20. A few months after I was promoted, I came across three beautiful women. They changed me, and used me to train newborns for the vampire war that was going on in the south at that time. My gift was helpful with the newborns, but I was not happy. They fed off humans, and I didn't like that. After 75 years, I was approached by Rosalie here, and she told me about the Cullens. I left with her immediately and have been a Cullen/Hale ever since." Bella stared at me for a moment. I knew it; she hated me after I told her I'd killed humans. But I didn't feel hatred.

"You're Jasper Whitlock?" she whispered. I smiled and nodded. Then something in her mind clicked. "Wait a second. You said your 'gift' helped you. What does that mean?"

"Well Carlisle's theory is that when someone is changed, something from their human life comes with them and is intensified. I had always been very conscious of people's emotions, so I can feel and manipulate emotions. Rose was always thinking about how her choices would affect people in the future, so she can see the future and feel the emotions of people in her visions." Emmett interrupted me.

"And I can't do freaky mind things, but I am super strong. Yup, just called me the Hulk." Bella giggled.

"That is so cool." We all chuckled. "And I can't believe you're Jasper Whitlock. That's just too incredible." I smiled.

"When you fought with Mr. Johnson about me, I could stop myself from almost falling over with shock. In my 140 years of being a vampire and the countless schools I've been to, no one has ever mentioned me even existing. I couldn't stop myself from laughing that this girl, who I didn't even know the name of, was battling a teacher and textbooks about my existence. Not to mention you're the descendant of my best friend. After you mentioned it, I saw parts of Thomas in you. Your eyes and he too had a blushing problem." Just as I'd expected, she blushed and we all started laughing.

"So wait a second. You're not hurt at all are you?" I smiled and shook my head and began taking off the brace.

"This was just so you didn't get suspicious, but I don't need it anymore." Just then I heard the sound of tires outside. "Charlie's home. We should get going." Bella nodded and we all stood up. Bella gave us each a hug and Rose kissed her cheek.

"We'll see you tomorrow Bella. And we're still going shipping right?" Bella laughed at Rosalie's sudden seriousness at the mention of shipping and nodded. We left just as Charlie was coming in. He thanked us again and went to go check on Bella. I returned to her room that night. She said my name again, only this time I felt love coupled with the happiness I'd felt every other night. Maybe Rose was right. I did have to tell Bella soon.