A/N: While I am still not super thrilled with the amount of reviews, I feel I have enough to continue. For those I didn't respond to I'm sorry. There is a reason for Bella and Emmett making out. It will all make sense as time goes on. I'd like to give a shout out to Gottalovea seeing as she's the only one who reviewed before I put up the Authors Note. I'm saying this once: If you don't understand something, you need to ask in a review. I will gladly explain whatever your question is. This is the aftermath of the partying and Bella will have a wicked hangover. I'm warning you now. Oh yeah, don't own Twilight.
Chapter Nine: A hangover you don't deserve
Jasper POV
Bella had been sleeping since she got in my car at 11:00 pm, 12 hours ago. She must really not feel good. She slept through me bringing her upstairs o my room, getting her out of her clothes and into something more comfortable. I finally heard her heartbeat quicken, signaling to me she was waking up.
"Bella, I know you're awake darlin'. Esme will get you something for your head and stomach as soon as possible." She grumbled and shook her head no before burying it closer into my chest. I chuckled and rubbed her back. "Come on Bella. I have lots of funny stuff to tell you about from last night." That got her up; although I'm afraid she got up to quickly because the next thing I knew she was praying to the porcelain gods for an hour.
"Eeeww. You didn't have to stay Jazz. You could have gone back into your room. Can you have Esme get me some dry toast please?" I nodded and led her to my room before going downstairs to Esme.
Bella POV
I was lying on Jasper's bed when I noticed something. I was in his clothes. Not some, not a shirt, but all the clothes on my body were his. What the fuck happened last night? Just as I was wondering this Jasper came up the stairs carrying toast and ginger ale. I was confused and my head hurt, but I wanted answers.
"Here you are darlin'. Esme said when you're done that she'll give you some pain medication." I nodded at him. I finished my food in silence before asking him the question that had been worrying me since I woke up.
"Jasper, what happened last night? Why am I wearing your clothes? I don't understand." I was scared and embarrassed to know what his answer might be. I saw him grin and chuckle before answering me,
"Well darlin', if I recall, you were quite drunk last night, so I had to take you home. I believe we fooled around some and that Emm got it on tape." I was ready to scream at him until I saw him laughing. He was just joking. That made me start crying. "Bella, it was just a joke darlin'. Nothing happened. I took you home, yes. You passed out in the car, and I didn't think you would appreciate sleeping in your clothes from last night.
"I found some of my clothes and when you weren't coherent enough to stay awake long enough to get changed, I did it for you. I didn't try to do anything and I didn't see anything. I'm not Emmett." At the mention of Emmett's name some of last night's memories came back to me.
Dancing, grinding, and making out with Emmett.
"Jasper, what happened with Emmett and me last night?" I was scared to know the answer, but I needed to know it.
"Not a thing Bella. You guys just danced and stuff. No one will hold this over you. You were drunk, grieving and wanted to have fun. Nothing bad happened. I promise." He kissed the top of my head and rubbed my back. "Oh wait, you did get a tattoo though." He grinned at me sheepishly. "And Emmett went with you." I was hyperventilating at this point.
"Where, where is it? I can't believe I have a tattoo. Jasper please tell me it's on my ankle or something."
"Try your hip Bella. It ends below your panty line." I was mortified. I couldn't believe Emmett saw me get a tattoo, there. Why didn't Jasper go with me? "You wanted it to be a surprise for me Bella. Do you not remember showing me on the dance floor?" I shook my head no.
"I really did that? Oh my god, Jazz. I'm so sorry. I don't know what came over me. I'm so embarrassed."
"Don't be. It was one of the best nights of my existence." I laughed, but that just made my head hurt. (A/N: Cue the whiny Bella)
"Jazzy-poo, my head hurts. Why did you let me drink so much?" He just laughed at me. "'S not funny, Jasper. I'm really in pain. I thought you loved me. You do love me, right?" I looked up at him with bleary puppy dog eyes.
"God, Bella. Don't do that shit to me please? Yes, I love you. I understand you're in pain, but you wanted to have fun. Do you want me to get Esme for—"Esme came barging in cutting Jasper off. She looked like a mad lioness protecting her cub from the lion of the other pack.
"Jasper Whitlock Hale Cullen! How dare you let Bella get a tattoo! You were supposed to be in charge of her last night; you were supposed to be looking out for her well-being. And you let Emmett, Emmett of all people go with her??!!"
"Esme, it's not his fault."
"I haven't even gotten to you yet Isabella Marie Swan. Wait until your father and Carlisle hears about this. It's one thing to go out and drink, but a different one to permanently brand yourself. That will never come off. It will always be there. When you are feeling better again, you will have to cook your own meals for a month." (A/N: So, think of it this way; Esme always makes Bella gourmet meals, and now she has to fend for herself. Punishment, n'est pas?)
"I'm s-s-s-sorr-sorry Esme. I didn't mean to disappoint you. Please don't tell Carlisle. He'll be so disappointed in me. My head really hurts. Can I please go back to bed?"
"Of course dear. We will discuss this later." She kissed my forehead before leaving me with 2 Advil. I quickly took them before falling asleep on Jasper and dreaming of scary things.
Victoria was chasing me and I couldn't see Jasper.
"Well now Bella, it seems you're finally alone. Do understand I'm making this as painless as possible." With one last evil smile, she snapped my neck.
I woke with a start screaming at the top of my lungs. "Jasper! She had me, jasper! Victoria had me and you weren't around to save me. She's back? What do I do? I'm so scared Jasper." I was holding onto him for dear life sobbing into his shirt while he was rubbing soothing circles onto my back.
"Ssshh, it's okay Bella darlin'. I won't let her get to you. You'll always be safe with me. We do need to discuss this though. Do you wish to talk about it now? Would that make you feel better honey?" I nodded my head while it was still buried in his chest and he cradled me like a baby while he called the family down to the living room to have a meeting.
"Bella, can you tell us what has you so worked up?" Carlisle asked her in a very concerned, fatherly tone.
"Well, the fact that Victoria is back, is a big thing. On top of that, I'm scared to be alone or that one of you will get hurt trying to protect me. I can't worry about all of you and the wolves at the same time." I hung my head, ashamed that I just admitted how weak and pathetic I was. I felt so unworthy to have all of them caring about me so much.
"Bella, you are worth it honey. We will always protect you." Jasper whispered to me and kissed my forehead.
"Baby Bells, don't worry. She won't get past us. And by the way, last night was fun." I blushed as I looked at Emmett and saw him winking at me. I hid my head in Jasper's chest wishing the floor would swallow me up.
"Okay, so, what's the plan of attack for Vikki dearest?" everyone just stared at me like I was dumb. "What? You guys can't tell me what you're planning on doing?"
"No, Bella, it's just we didn't think you would care so much."
"Why wouldn't I care about my own life Jasper?" He just shrugged at me and continued the circles he'd been rubbing on my back since we all started talking. "So, what's the plan? When are you all leaving?" Alice came racing down the stairs to answer my question.
"We're not. She's coming here. Jasper, Carlisle, Esme, Rose and myself are fighting along with the dogs, and Emmett is staying with you. She'll be here in ten minutes." After that, I blacked out.
A/N: I know, a short chapter. Next one should have the battle, but I make no promises on that. Seven reviews before I update again. And Bella's behavior last chapter will not be forgotten. Why do you think Emmett is staying with her?
