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Chapter Nine: A Summer's Day

JPOV

Alice has warned us that it is going to be a sunny day tomorrow so we have decided on the next idea for 'Family fun time'. We just have to wait for Bella to wake up and Alice will have her way with her. I chuckled to myself as I thought of Bella's pout when Alice drags her off for some Bella Barbie time as Bella calls it.

BPOV

I awoke to a beautiful sunny day in Forks. I blinked twice. Yes it was actually sunny in Forks!!! I sprang out of bed, which is highly dangerous for someone like me who has a total lack of co-ordination. My foot caught and I went stumbling forwards only to be caught by two stone cold arms. I looked up to see Jasper grinning; I noticed that our faces were uncomfortably close to each other, well… not uncomfortably. Wait! What am I thinking? Jasper would never feel like that about me. I shoved the thought violently to a box in the back of my head to figure out later.

"Thanks." I mumbled.

"Your welcome Bella, I promise to always catch you when you fall." He whispered. We looked at one another and burst out laughing.

"Jasper…" I gasped. "How corny was that?"

"I'm sorry I just couldn't resist." He helped me to calm down and I went for my human minute. When I came out Jasper and Alice were in the bedroom whispering quickly to one another. They looked up and noticed me.

"Ugh, Bella. You are NOT wearing that. Come with me, I'll do your hair and make-up and I have a beautiful summer dress for you." I groaned. I then noticed Alice was wearing a simple yellow summer dress with white 4-inch peep toe shoes.

"Fine, but I am NOT wearing any form of high heeled shoe."

"Deal." She grinned mischievously and grabbed my hand, pulling me away. I shot a pleading glance at Jasper who just shook his head and laughed.

"Traitor." This just made him laugh even more.

I have to admit, Alice does do a good job. Not that I would tell her that, she doesn't need more encouragement. She got me a white summer dress with Blue and white striped pumps and red accessories, I guess she wanted that red, white and blue sailor look. I liked it actually. And I shocked myself at actually knowing a piece of fashion information!

"So, how is the whole getting to know Jasper thing working out for you?" Alice asked. I noticed a flicker of excitement dance across her eyes, but then again Alice was always excited.

"Yeah Jaspers a lot more fun than I knew he was."

"We have all noticed the different more carefree side that you have brought out in him. He is like a teenager in love." She giggled. Did she just say 'love'? Silly Bella she didn't mean in love with you, how could he be he has just broken up with Alice. For some reason the fact that Jasper would never love me tugged at a place in my heart. And it hurt.

"Yeah well it's working well. He hasn't mentioned anything about bloodlust either. So I hope this means progress."

"Yeah we all heard your conversation the other night and we have spoken to Jasper. None of us have ever thought he could feel our thirsts too. We have been so wrong about him, he is a lot stronger than he or we give him credit for." She sighed.

"Are you sad about the divorce Alice I mean a lot happened and we never really got to have a best friend/sister to sister kind of talk?"

"Oh no. Seriously it was what we both agreed and we are actually happier because of it."

"I'm glad that you're both happy, in a way it was a happy ending, compared to me." I laughed darkly.

"Bella, how do you feel about you know… him."

"Edward." She gasped. "I know Alice, it hurts me still what he did but not to think about him or say his name. I think I'm finally getting over him and moving on." She nodded.

"Now chop, chop lets go!!"

I was riding with Jasper and Emmett; the others were going to meet us there.

"Will somebody please tell me where we are going?" They both shook their heads. I sighed and leaned against Jasper whilst I looked out of the window.

"Don't worry it's a pleasant surprise and it won't take long to get to." I nodded and nothing more was said until we came to a stop.

"Okay guys Carlisle, Esme, Alice and Rose are already at our destination, lets GO!!" he walked ahead quickly.

"You look beautiful Bella." Jasper whispered in my ear sending shivers down my spine.

"Thanks." I breathed. He smiled brightly.

"Come on you two lovebirds keep moving!!" Of course I blushed furiously. Suddenly I was swept off my feet and found myself in Emmett's arms.

"Do you mind if we run and I carry you?" I sighed.

"I guess not."

"Don't throw up on me and keep your eyes closed. Edward told us about your motion sickness." Jasper glared at Emmett whilst Emmett looked at me worriedly.

"It's ok guys saying 'Edward' won't cripple me anymore." I laughed whilst they looked relieved.

Going at vampire speed we arrived their quickly of course, It was a field – note that it's not a meadow – and in the middle was my family grinning. I noticed a picnic basket and a forest in the distance.

"Wow, this place is beautiful. How do you vampires keeps finding these places?"

"Jasper found it." Alice explained.

"Erm I thought it would be nice for a venue for our Family Day." Jasper added.

"Thank you everyone, you're the best family I could ever ask for." I gave them all a hug and sat down to eat. We talked and laughed as a family as I ate. After lunch I wanted to do something I haven't done since I was little. I got up and walked around the field picking and collecting what I needed, I was aware of the Cullen's watching me with interest as they pretended that they weren't watching.

"Ooh good idea Bella! They can go in our hair and match our dresses." Alice suggested.

"Sure." I replied.

"So what are you doing Bella?" Esme asked.

"I'm making daisy chains." We continued talking and laughing whilst at the same time I was threading and weaving my daisy chains. I made something for everyone. Carlisle and Esme got a bracelet. Rose and Alice wanted necklaces whilst me, Emmett and Jasper got daisy crowns. The men weren't overly bothered neither was Rosalie due to the fact that she didn't want ANYTHING in her hair. I went over to Jasper and placed the daisy crown on his head.

"There now you all look even more beautiful. Not that any of you could be." I said without looking away from his eyes.

We – as in everyone but me – played Frisbee, badminton and football that was highly amusing to watch. Esme and me sat out but everyone else joined in. It began to get darker and colder so we all decided to head home. We drove back laughing at Emmett as he imitated the voices to songs perfectly and we all sang along.

"Thank you for a great day everyone." I said as we arrived home. I hugged them all again.

"Bella, we will be willing to do anything to get you happy again." Emmett said.

"Well I definitely think its worked or at least working."

"Bella you have brought this family together in more ways than one we are actually having family days out and we realise that we need to do it more often anyway." I was surprised to hear that coming from Rose and she actually HUGGED me!

"Thanks Rosalie, that means a lot to me."

"You can call me Rose, you are my sister after all." She smiled gently. I was speechless.

"Thanks Rose." I said with tears in my eyes, she hugged me again.

"Well bedtime for the human." I said as they laughed. Jasper, as usual, came with me. After I had showered, brushed my teeth and changed I walked back to the bedroom. I went over to Jasper and snuggled up to him without thinking. At first he tensed up and as I tried to pull away, he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me tightly to his chest.

"Night Jasper." I whispered.

"Night Bella." As the perfect day came to a perfect end I sighed contently and drifted to sleep in Jasper's arms.