Author's notes: I'm trying to get these out as fast as I can, it's weird it's almost like writing a story from scratch with all the bits I've been changing so it's actually a relief when I come across a bit that I'm happy with from the original story! Again thanks for all your support while I'm doing this!

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Hideaway

Chapter Nine

Bella POV

"Of course, we can use the dining room; I think we should all have a talk." He said. "Emmett, Rosalie, Alice, Esme; to the dining room please."

He led the way to the large table and no sooner had he gestured for me to sit at the head of the table as a group of blurs entered the room. They all took a seat and I found myself face to face with a family of vampires. I gazed to my right at Jasper and smiled weakly, before addressing everyone.

"I know that...that is I'm not entirely sure how you all feel about me being part of your family now that things are...different with me and Edward but I'd really appreciate it if you'd still let me join you." I started nervously. "I understand that your family can't stay here since as far as everyone is concerned you've all moved on and your ages will probably begin to raise suspicion before long...I mean you guys were only planning on staying here for another year or so before my birthday accident right? Jasper was talking to me about the future living arrangements and Esme, Carlisle we would be honoured to join you...if the offer still stands of course."

"Always." Esme said softly, smiling warmly at me.

"Well...the second thing I wanted to ask you is, although I am fully aware of how Edward feels on the matter, he isn't the only person involved now and I don't just mean Jasper. All of you are involved." I explained. "Jasper told me about the Volturi...and the threat that I am to all of you. I've made up my mind what I want I just want to know your thoughts on the matter. Do you want me to be a part of your family?"

They knew I wasn't asking about living arrangements anymore. I looked at Jasper first.

"If that's what you want then of course." He said carefully. Then I moved around the table.

"I already consider you a daughter Bella of course I do." Esme said.

"Of course, we'd love to have you." Carlisle added.

"Definately!" Emmett grinned. "But I will miss making fun of how human you are."

"No." Rosalie said. "Don't take it the wrong way. It's not that I don't like you it's just that this isn't a life I would have chosen for myself and I'm not sure you've thought through what you would be giving up."

"I understand." I nodded to her. "I'm not going to rush this."

"I think it's brilliant!" Alice beamed. Before I knew it Esme's arms were around me.

"Welcome to the family Bella." She said, squeezing me. My mother, I loved to pieces but she had never been overly motherly towards me. I was more than ready to be a part of this family, but I would make sure I got to see Renee and Charlie first. To make sure they knew I loved them. Unfortunately I never fit in with my human friends, in Phoenix or Folks but I did with this family. This family of vampires.

I had talked to the Cullen's about being changed and with one exception...oh and the missing one they all wanted me to join their family. I hadn't talked about who would do it and when yet because although we had agreed that I would leave with them and say to Charlie I was leaving for college that didn't mean I had to be changed there and then. I could do it when I was one hundred percent ready, which as much as I thought I was, I knew that part of what Rosalie said was right. I was giving up a lot and there probably were some things I hadn't thought about yet. It wasn't that I was going to change my mind; I just wanted to be mentally prepared and ready.

"Hey, you ok?" someone asked. I looked up and it was Rosalie herself. "You're not normally by yourself, where's lover boy?"

"Um...hunting with Alice and Esme." I told her.

"Look I just want to explain about last night." She said bluntly. "I don't want you to take it personally."

"I get it. I really do." I said quickly. "I know what you're trying to say and in part I do agree with you."

"But you haven't changed your mind." She said.

"No." I replied. "I'm not going to do this yet, Rosalie. Although I sure this is the right choice for me, I'm still waiting until I'm one hundred percent ready for it...or until the Volturi come and threaten to kill everyone." She smiled slightly at that.

"It's your life." She shrugged, turning to leave. "But thanks for at least taking time over it."

I sat staring into space. Did I really just have a civil even somewhat nice conversation with Rosalie? I think I did...

Jasper POV

When I got back to the house Bella was uncharacteristically happy. She radiated all those positive, warm fuzzy feelings that drew me instantly to her side. I just let myself relax in her emotions for a moment before leaning down to kiss her.

"What are you so happy about?" I asked.

"Nothing really. I'm just in a really good mood." She replied. She was lying but I didn't ask again. I just pulled her again me in a hug. I could just stand forever relishing her happy feelings. I heard she heartbeat speed up and smiled.

"Alright, we'd better get you to bed, you have school tomorrow." I said, kissing her softly. She smiled at me.

"Jasper Cullen if I didn't know better I'd think you were just trying to get me in your bed." she scolded.

"Yes Ma'am." I replied, letting my southern accent sneak through.

"It's still pretty early you know" she protested. "and I haven't seen you since this morning."

"I know, I'm sorry I didn't mean to spend so long hunting." I replied, I honestly hadn't planned on being so long but I hadn't been on a really good long hunt for a long time. "I wasn't planning on you going straight to sleep anyway."

"Oh wait what about Alice?" she asked, and I felt her sudden guilt as she realised that it was her room too.

"Don't worry her and Esme have already redecorated my study for her last night." I told her. "You wait till they have a whole new house to decorate."

"I can imagine." She grinned. "OK we can go to bed then."

Bella followed me to the bedroom only to find that it had also been redecorated, well sort of. When I got back from hunting earlier Alice and Esme had helped me change a few bits here and there to make that room more mine and Bella's, we didn't have time to paint because Bella was still in the house so we just rearranged some of the furniture in the house and Alice had been more than happy to sneak out to get Bella some extra clothes and make-up and various other odds and ends I would never have thought of. My desk and shelves from my study now stood one side of the room and with the exception of some clothes in the wardrobe the rest of the room was Bella's. I felt her surprise before she even turned to look at me.

"When did you do this?" she asked.

"Earlier, with some help of course." I grinned.

"You didn't have to do this." She said quietly. I knew she liked it, I could feel her happiness even through the guilt and embarrassment. "That TV wasn't there before!"

"I thought we could lay in bed and watch movies together." I told her.

"That is actually a pretty neat idea." She surrendered, then she spotted the en suite. "I'm guessing you're not responsible for all this?" She gestured to the offending items in the bathroom. I didn't even know what some of it was, there was a hairdryer and those heated tongs that women do their hair with as well as several creams and brushes and other bits of make-up.

"No, Alice." I shrugged. "Now...about that bed." Instantly Bella burst out laughing.

Bella went to shower so I got comfortable on the bed and started flicking through the TV channels. I heard the moment Bella turned off the shower and the instant she walked back into the bedroom I forgot the TV and snapped my gaze straight to her.

Her dark hair still wet, only towel dried and sticking to her pale shoulders, the occasional droplet of water littering her skin...she must have notice my gaze but her heart started pounding.

"Why Miss Bella I do believe you're blushing." I smirked.

Before she knew what hit her I had her against the wall; my lips on hers, my tongue diving into her mouth and my hands pinning her between my body and the wall. As she started to kiss back my hands found her ass and lifted her up so that her legs wrapped around my waist and I pushed her into the wall again harder. I could feel my own lust goading hers. I could feel the heat of her against my erection pressed painfully against her, making me want nothing more than her right there and then.

She tugged at my shirt buttons, undoing them hastily and accidently pulling the last two off as she tried desperately to rid me of my clothes. I helped her by shifting my weight on one arm and then the other so that I could remove it before leaning forward to kiss her again. I tore her towel from her body effortlessly; her loud moan was enough to drive me crazy, crashing my lips against hers again and again. I felt her hands trailing across my arms, my shoulders and back in an attempt to pull my impossibly closer to her.

I felt her lust hitting me like a tidal wave and threw it straight back at her causing her to moan and whimper under my kisses. I unbuttoned my jeans to free my erection. I ran my hands against her and moaned, nearly growled into her mouth. She was so ready for me. I slipped my fingers between her legs and gently pushed two into her. She groaned loudly, tearing away from my lips to throw her head back against the wall. It didn't seem to hurt her; if it did she didn't show it. I continued to caress her there for a short while, enjoying the noises I was drawing from her lips.

When I couldn't take it anymore I held her and gently pushed into her. I heard her gasp and felt her uncertainty as her walls clamped around me. She probably felt a little pain but it wasn't strong enough for me to feel it, but I could feel shock. I looked to her face and she just nodded. I could feel her lust outweighing all else so I started to move in her. Almost straight away she was moaning with me.

I could feel her pleasure and she could feel mine. It was incredible. I loved the sound of her moans and cries as I began to go deeper and faster, pushing her against the wall with each thrust. All too soon I felt my end coming near.

"Bella..." I murmured, against her neck. "Come with me Bella." I moved one hand to her rub gently and that was all it took before I felt her muscles tightening around me, her cries of passion almost deafening.

Then it was my turn and I had to resist the urge to bite down on her neck. Not because of any thirst for her blood, but from a hunger to mark what was mine. She was mine. I was a slave to this young human woman for the rest of my existence.

Bella POV

Once we had spiralled our way back to reality Jasper tucked me up in bed next to him and held me as I fell asleep almost instantly.

"mmm...love you..." I mumbled sleepily.

"I love you Bella." He said. "Sshh...sleep now."

Author's Notes: Again stay tuned, I'm going to update as soon as I finish rewriting the next chapter. Please let me know what you think! I love to hear when people enjoy my work!