Chapter 10: Tender Moments Drown In Flames

A/N: Sorry it took so long to update my internet was down plus I was under the weather with some kind of head cold. So I've been doped up on cough medicine which caused my brain to not function properly. I changed the pov's a lot throughout this chapter. I wasn't so sure if I like this chapter or not but here it is anyway I hope you like it.

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight I do not own Twilight I do not own Twilight. Maybe if I keep telling myself that I'll quit wishing that I did. Nope didn't work I still wish I did.

Bpov

I tossed and turned but I was still unable to get to sleep. I glanced at the alarm clock sitting on my nightstand it was 2:30. Ugh were was Edward when I needed him. He said that he would be here tonight but it was now early morning and he was a no show. Emmett said that he went for a drive, yeah right a drive my ass! I sat up pressing my back against the headboard.

I thought back to what Emmett had said earlier about Edward acting strange. I had notice that he was acting strange but I had put it off as nerves for our upcoming wedding and my change. And it was just a sudden change in him, he had been acting differently since the day after I went to see Jake.

I shook my head trying to get rid of the thoughts of something being amiss. Was Edward keeping things from me or was I starting to get a guilty conscience. I mean he would never do anything like what I did with Jasper.

I had did the worst thing that anyone could do to their mate, and now I had to live with my infidelity. What scared me about that was that I didn't want to stop I wanted Jasper. I couldn't help it I felt drawn to him every since our first night together every since we touched.

I looked at the clock again it was now 3 o'clock glancing at my new phone. Usually I hated when Alice bought me things but at this moment I was grateful that I had a friend like her. I picked the phone up and scrolled through the names. I loved that she had put all the numbers that I would every need in the phone but did she had to alphabetize the names. I mean Edward should have been first since he was the one I was going to be calling the most but no she was first on the list. I finally saw Edward's name I pushed the talk button. He picked up on the first ring.

"Bella are you alright? What's wrong?"

I sighed typical Edward I call early in the morning and he thinks something is wrong.

"I'm fine Edward nothing's wrong calm down."

I heard him take a deep breath. "So if nothing is wrong then why are you calling this late you should be sleeping."

I couldn't believe him I call him and he is telling me that I needed to be sleeping as if I was a little child.

"Well Edward I didn't know I had a bedtime still. You know I already have one father I don't need you pretending to be one as well. I called because I couldn't sleep I thought you would be happy to hear my voice no matter what the time." I was really starting to regret calling him already.

"I'm sorry Bella your right it shouldn't matter of the time you choose to call me because I do love hearing your voice."

God why did he make it hard to stay mad at him.

"It's alright Edward. So how was your drive, when did you get back?"

"Um… it was…it was fine Bella I got back a while go."

Why was Edward stuttering he never stuttered. Wait he got back a while go why didn't he come here.

"Edward why didn't you come over if you got back early? I couldn't sleep you know I sleep better with you next to me."

"Look Bella I don't have to spend every night with you and you're a big girl you should be able to sleep by yourself. You shouldn't need me there to hold your hand!"

I could feel the tears well up in my eyes but it wasn't really from hurt it was anger. How dare he snap at me all I asked is why he didn't come over like he said he would.

"You know Edward your right I am a big girl, and since I'm such a big girl I don't need you here to hold me at night. I remember when you didn't mind holding my hand or watching me sleep. So since you say I don't need you here to sleep I guess I know the answer to the reason I called you in the first place. Goodbye Edward."

"Bella I'm sor…." I hung up before he could finish I didn't want to talk to him let alone hear him right now. I would see him tomorrow anyway Alice said that she wanted me to come over they were going hunting and she said it was best if I was over there. I was just wondering who was keeping me company this time. I had asked Alice but she wouldn't tell me. I laid back down on the bed thinking about the conversation I just had with Edward. Even if he didn't mean what he said it still hurt. I finally started to feel sleepy and still thinking of Edward and his strange behavior I drifted into a restless sleep.

Epov

I couldn't believe I had just spoke those words to Bella. I had never spoke to her like that before, maybe Tanya was right I didn't deserve Bella. I wouldn't be surprise if she didn't want to speak to me for the rest of the weekend. Everyone's thoughts started to consume my mind. They had heard the conversation sometimes I wished that we didn't have such great hearing. I wasn't shock that I heard Rose's thoughts first.

I hope your listening Edward you are such an ass! If I was Bella I wouldn't want to marry pompous ass!

Next was her overly sized husband who at times still acted like he was still two instead of the almost ninety years he was but you got to love Emmett. Right now I think I was on his roast'em and toast'em list.

Dude that was harsh Eddie. Brother or no brother if you dare talk to my little sis' like that again Esme and Carlisle will be searching for your body parts for years. Alice who was usually by my side always that we really should have been siblings. But lately we or should I say I have been keeping my distance from her.

Edward how could you say that to her what's with you lately. You need to apologize to her she doesn't deserve to be snapped at because you're having problems. She was right I shouldn't take my anger out on Bella just because I was angry with myself. Even in Esme's thoughts I could hear her disappointment. Edward dear that was out of line. I could hear Jasper mentally growl. I should rip him apart. How dare he talk to Bella like that, he doesn't deserve her. The way he's been acting lately I'm surprise she stuck around this long. Wow he spends one weekend with her and he thinks he knows everything about her and what she deserves. Edward we need to talk now son how about we go for a run I will meet you downstairs. I knew Carlisle probably wanted to speak to me where there wasn't prying ears.

I made my way downstairs to where Carlisle was standing he turned and headed for the back door. I followed behind wondering what Carlisle had to say to me. As we made it into the backyard he started to run I followed at a slower pace letting him lead. We ran for a few miles before Carlisle stopped and turned to face me. I came to an halt in front of him I had no idea what he wanted to talk to me about he had been blocking his thoughts from me since he had told me we needed to talk.

Cpov

I turned to face Edward I had kept my thoughts hidden and I could tell by the way he kept furrowing his brow that he was trying to figure out why I brought him out here to talk.

"Edward I know you are wondering why we are out here instead of being at home. Son I'm worry about you, here lately you've been isolating yourself from the family. Is there something bothering you do you want to talk about it?" I was waiting for him to justify his behavior.

"Carlisle there is nothing wrong with me. I'm sorry if it seems as if I'm isolating myself I just been feeling a little nervous about the upcoming wedding."

He was lying to me after all these years he now felt the need to lie to me. He actually was standing in front of me lying he was forgetting that he was my first companion therefore I knew when he was telling the truth or being dishonest. He may get away with being mendacious with humans but with his family he should stick to telling the truth.

"Edward last weekend did you tell Alice that you were going to hunt with me so that we could talk?"

He looked at me and raked his fingers through his hair. If he was human he would probably be sweating bullets.

"Well Carlisle I was going to ask you to hunt with me separately but I changed my mind and decided to hunt alone. I guess I should have told Alice that I changed my mind."

Lies, lies, and more lies I couldn't believe he was going to continue to lie to me. And what does he mean he should have told Alice she would have saw when he changed his mind. Something wasn't right everyone of my kids were acting strange except Emmett and Rose.

"Carlisle why are you blocking your thoughts from me?"

Probably the same reason he kept lying to me.

"Edward I feel the only way I might get some answers around here is if I keep my thoughts hidden wouldn't you agree?"

"Well what else would you like to know?"

If I didn't know any better I could swear he was getting agitated.

"Okay Edward I guess since it seems your in a hurry I'll make this my last question. Why did you snap at Bella that's not like you at all. Are you and Bella having problems?"

He looked at me incredulously.

"No Carlisle I'm not having problems with Bella. I just had a lot on my mind and I took my frustrations out on her it won't happen again matter of fact I'm going to apologize when she comes over later on this afternoon."

Finally he was being sincere about something I wasn't sure about him not having problems with Bella but I was sure he was going to apologize to her. He looked at me as if he was waiting for me to say something.

"So um…Carlisle can I go now I mean are you sure there is nothing else you want to ask me?"

"No Edward that will be all, I have questions but I know you can not give me the answers that I seek."

He nodded his head and turned taking off in the direction that we came, I watched until he was out of view. I decided to walk around a bit while I processed everything. I knew Edward was keeping something from me and whatever it was he was also probably keeping it from Bella.

Bella had been making herself scarce all week then she shows up yesterday has fun with the family. But when I did go downstairs I could tell she was going through emotional turmoil.

Jasper couldn't keep his eyes off of Bella I couldn't decipher the love he held in his eyes for her then but now that I was thinking about it I believe Jasper is in love with Bella. The only thing that disturbs me the most is that Alice seemed fine with her husband basically drooling over his brother's fiancée. I didn't want to call a family meeting I wanted the kids to work out their problems on their own but if things didn't get any better before the wedding I would have to step in because the last thing I want is for secrets to come out the day of the wedding.

Jpov

The emotions in the house was beyond tense. Edward and Carlisle had just left to go for a run, roughly translated Carlisle needed to get Edward away from a house where all of it's inhabitants hear everything so that they could talk. I was sitting in my study wondering about my conversation last night with Alice. She said that I already knew who my soul mate was, that she was practically right in my face. The only person I could think about, that I really knew was Bella….Oh My God Bella was my soul mate. I heard Alice mumble from our room, "It's about time he figured it out, I tell you men no matter what they are whether they're human, vampire, or werewolf they're still on the slow side."

I heard Emmett yell from his room at that comment.

"Hey Alice I resent that I have you know I'm not slow!"

I heard Alice and Rose giggle they both spoke in unison. " Sure Em your not slow at all."

"Why thank you girls….Hey wait a minute you two were being sarcastic weren't you!"

Emmett really wasn't helping prove that he wasn't slow.

"Wow Em that's a big word for you, do you even know what sarcastic mean?" Alice could barely get the words out before she started to laugh.

"Of course Alice I know what sarcastic means don't you, if not I'll be glad to loan you my dictionary."

Wow I couldn't believe Emmett owned a dictionary apparently neither could Alice.

"Em you own a dictionary?" I could feel her shock coming off of her as well as amusement. I wonder why she was feeling amused.

"Don't sound so shock Alice of course I own a dictionary. It even has pictures in it not like those boring ones Bella uses."

As he finished his sentence I heard Alice burst into laughter once again. Esme finally cut into their childish banter.

"Emmett dear it's okay we know your not slow your just special in your own little way."

"Why thank you mom, see Alice I'm special."

I heard Alice snicker. " Yeah Em your special more like special ed."

"Alice that wasn't nice apologize to Emmett." Even thought Esme was scolding her I could still hear the amusement in her voice.

"Sorry Em."

"It's okay pixie of darkness"

"Em you know I hate when you call me that it makes me sound evil."

"Well that's because you are."

They continued their bickering I chuckled Emmett really knows how to get under Alice's skin. I heard a light knock on the door to my study I knew this was coming.

"Come in Rose."

She poked her head in before pushing the door open all the way revealing the rest of her. She walked in and stood in front of my desk.

"Hey Jazz can we talk?"

"Sure sis, what's on your mind?"

"Well could we go somewhere more private?" She looked at me as if she was searching for the answer within my eyes,

"Sure, how about going for a drive?"

Her face broke out into a smile. "Okay let me grab my keys." I gave her a smile as I got up from my desk, I knew if I mention going for a drive she would be the one behind the wheel instead of me. She loved to drive and I would never take that opportunity away from her.

I made my way out to the garage where she was already behind the wheel of her BMW. I slid into the passenger seat. Then we were off down the drive she took a left and was heading for the highway.

"So Rose what did you want to talk to me about?"

She took her eyes off the road for a minute and looked at me.

"Jazz what's going on with you and Bella?"

Rpov

I looked over at him he was staring at me in shock.

"Rose there is nothing going on between me and Bella."

I looked at him did he really think I was that obtuse. I had been around him for years, hell we were pretending to be twins. So for him to sit there and tell me there was nothing going on between them, when I know there well that hurt. He didn't trust me I thought of everyone in the house besides Alice he would trust me the most but I guess that was no longer true.

"Look Rose it's not th…., just when he was going to say something his phone buzzed. He flipped it open and looked at the message and smile before shutting it again.

"Okay Rose I know I can trust you, I mean you never gave me any indication that I couldn't trust you. Do you think you can keep Edward out of your mind?"

It must be something big if I had to keep it from Edward. Besides I been keeping stuff from him for years so I would have no problem keeping whatever Jasper was about to tell me from him.

"Of course I can keep my thoughts from Edward."

"Okay Rose I'll answer any question you want to ask me but whatever is said in this car you must not discuss with Emmett. We all know it's hard for him to keep Edward out of his mind for long periods of time."

"Jazz you have my word that anything you say in this car will not be discuss with anyone else including my husband."

I looked at him and smiled as I got off the highway and pulled my car into a nice wooden area. Shutting my car off I turned to look at him indicating that he had my attention.

"So will you now answer my question. What's going on between you and Bella?"

"Well we had quite a few intimate moments last weekend." Intimate moments…wait is he saying what I think he's saying.

"Jazz you had sex with her didn't you?"

"Yes Rose we had sex, but before you starting yelling and telling me how stupid I am I want you to know I love her."

I looked at him he must be crazy, he loved her! This was his brother's fiancée, his wife's best friend oh my god Alice.

"Jazz what about Alice? Did you ever think this might hurt her?"

"Rose Alice knows actually she is the one who set everything up last weekend. As for hurting her Alice and I are getting a divorce. We are not each other's soul mate she has seen us with our true soul mates and we are happy. Don't think that we don't love each other we do, we just would rather see not only ourselves but one another happy and if that takes us getting a divorce to get there than we are willing to take that step."

"Okay but why would you but of all people why would you even allow this to transpire between the two of you? What do you think Edward is going to do if he finds out?"

I could see him shift in his seat. "Well Rose I allowed it at first because she needed the release. The second time it was because I wanted her no let me rephrase that I needed her. As for Edward I don't think he can come between what is destine to be. Rose Bella is my soul mate."

I was shock he thought Bella was his soul mate he must really be delusional.
"Uh Jazz she can't be your soul mate because she's Edward's soul mate."

He looked at me and chuckled while running his fingers through his hair.

"Sis when have I ever lied to you."

"Never."

"That's right so why would I start now. I know it's hard to believe hell I had a hard time believing at first but the pull I feel toward her is hard to deny. Plus it's kind of hard to not believe it when my soon to be pixie ex-wife says that Bella and I are soul mates. As for Edward, Alice believes that he may be having an affair but she can't prove it yet."

"Whoa Alice saw you and Bella together. And what's this about Edward having affair yeah right he is too much of an prude to do anything like that, besides Alice would have saw him in a vision."

"That's just it Alice hasn't seen Edward in a vision since after the newborn war. She believes he's blocking something that he doesn't want her to see he keeps going in an out. And I'm guessing he usually disappears from her visions when he leaves and is gone for a while. And if that doesn't seem suspicious enough he's lying to everyone even Bella."

I thought this over for a minute I guess that could be the reason behind his strange behavior.

"Okay Jasper say that everything is true an he is having affair. Does she have any leads of who he is having an affair with?"

"Yes I believe she does but again Rose she can't prove anything yet. And she can't just go accusing him of things aren't true. But she suspects he is having an affair with Tanya, to be quite honest it does seem logical for him to have an affair with a woman who has been chasing after him for decades."

This was a lot of information for me to take in, Bella and Jasper soul mates, Alice not being able to see Edward in her visions for periods of time, and the possibility of Edward having an affair.

"Say something Rose please."

"Jazz you're my brother and I love you. Whatever your decision is I'll be by your side all the way"

I started the car and pulled away from the wooden area. As I pulled onto the highway I turned to look at Jasper.

"So how are you going to tell Bella that you belong together?"

"I'm not sure Rose I'm not sure.

Jpov

The rest of the ride home was in silence I had a lot to think about like how was I going to explain to Bella that she was my soul mate. When we pulled into the garage I noticed Alice's Porsche wasn't there, getting out of the car Rose and I made our way into the house. I walked into the living room to see Emmett playing the game one of his favorite pass time well besides doing Rose.

"Yo, bro so not cool taking my wife and going for a ride. You didn't even invite me that hurts I thought I was your favorite brother."

He paused the game to turn and look at me with a mock look of hurt on his face.

"Emmett were cool I just ….Well you see um…

"Em, I needed to ask Jasper something so we went for a drive. How about I make it up to you while were out hunting."

You would have thought it was Christmas time and Emmett present was the biggest one the way his face lit up. I was grateful that Rose answered for me because I was at a lost for words. I looked around where was everybody.

"Hey Em where is everyone?"

"Well lets see Mom and Dad left early for some alone hunting time. Emoward is upstairs doing what he does best and that's listening to music so that he can write about his feelings later. And tinkerbell's dark half went to pick up Bella you know she's spending a few days here since Chief Swan will be working late. So Rosie ready to go practice for our hunting trip?" He waggled his eyebrows at her. I didn't hear Rose's respond because if my heart could beat it would have stop Bella was spending a few days here.

"Hey Em do you know how long Bella is staying here?"

Before Emmett could reply Edward came walking down the stairs.

"She's staying until Tuesday evening that's the last day Chief Swan has to stay late for a while. Oh and Jasper you don't mind staying with her while we hunt do you?"

I didn't mind but why would he need to hunt his eyes were as golden as mine.

"Well if you must know I have some things to discuss with your pixie wife about the wedding."

"Okay I just thought you would be here but I don't mind watching Bella for you. Trust me Edward she's in good hands."

"I know that's she is in good hands. Just think of it this way you get more sibling bonding time with each other."

I heard Alice's car pull up in the drive and the car doors open and shut. Edward open the door and walked outside. I heard him make some half ass apology to Bella and she accepted just like he and I both knew she would. I could hear her heart rate speed up as she made her way up onto the porch she paused inside the door frame. I looked at her as she looked at me. Giving me a shy smile as she bit her lower lip.

"Hi Jasper"

Emmett who was sitting on the couch at the moment jumped up with an cheshire cat grin on his face.

"Bellsy!"

He pulled her in for one of his bear hugs.

"Nice to …see …you …too …Emmybear…can't …breathe."

He laughed and sat her back on her feet.

"Bye Bellsy see you Tomorrow evening, try not to miss me too much."

He walked out the door as Rose hugged Bella as well. Bella was shocked that Rose was hugging her. I mean they were on talking terms but they were no where near the physical contact until now.

"See you tomorrow Bella."

"Okay see you tomorrow Rose."

Rose looked at me. "See you later Jazz."

"Yeah see you all tomorrow."

Alice darted in the house as I looked outside I saw Edward pull out the garage and made his way down the drive.

"I thought maybe you and Edward were going to ride together." I watched as Emmett and Rose left down the drive. Alice looked as if she had no clue as of what I was saying. Before I could say anything she grabbed my hand and pulled me up the stairs to what use to be our room now hers. As she pulled me through the door she shut it and whirled around to face me.

"Jazz what were you talking about down stairs?"

"I said I thought you and Edward were going to ride together you know since he wanted to talk about the wedding."

"Um no Jazz Edward didn't mention that he wanted to talk."

I looked at her I should have known he was lying his emotions were all over the place.

"Is there anything else you want to tell me Alice?"

"Yeah have fun and you should really tell Bella soon don't wait until the wedding Jazz."

She kissed me on the cheek and was out the door I could hear her say goodbye to Bella before I heard her car leave as well. I made my way back downstairs to were Bella still stood in the living room. Her heart sped up as I entered the room.

"Bella."

"Jasper." She said my name so softly that if I was human I might have missed it.

Bpov

Here I was alone in the Cullen house with Jasper again. He looked better than Michelangelo's David the way his muscles shifted under his clothing as he moved toward me, his body oozing of the essence of a sex god. Even with all his imperfections he was still beautiful they gave him an edge, I believe his flaws is what made him perfect. He began to stalk around me like I was his prey, his eyes dark and lidded from lust. I stood stark still in front of the couch as I watch Jasper advance on me. I knew he wouldn't harm me but even if I was to fall into an embrace of death and it would be his full plump lips that would be upon my artery sucking the very life from me. I would welcome such a death if it meant he would grant me one final kiss with those luscious lips.

Before I could shake myself completely from thoughts Jasper pounced knocking me back into the soft cushions on the couch. He started tickling me his dark eyes gazing into mine.

"Ja…Jasp…Jasper please stop tickling me." I had managed to gasp out between laughing and gulping for air. He chuckled as I struggled to get away from his fingers finally relented and sat back upon his legs as I pushed myself into an upright position. Gasping for air I glared at him, he smiled at me eyes twinkling with amusement.

"Bella darlin' I'm sorry I couldn't resist, I just wanted to hear you laugh." I crossed my arms and huffed making it seems as if I was really angry with him. But I knew that he knew it was all for show.

"Bella I know you're not angry with me. Tell you what how about I make it up to you."

I raised my eyebrow he had my attention now and he knew it, he smirked.

"Oh I have you attention now, how about I take you upstairs ravish that little body of yours until you beg for me to stop. Would you like that darlin'?"

My mind was whirling I could feel my panties become saturated just thinking about what he could do to me. I didn't think I would ever beg him to stop when I much rather beg for him to keep going. I watched as he took in the scent of my arousal. His eyes now so dark you would think an eclipse was happening within him.

"Mmm… darlin' I guess I could take that as an yes, but I prefer to hear the words fall that sweet little mouth of yours."

"Please Jasper take me upstairs."

With one quick movement he had me in his arms bridal style carrying me upstairs to the our guest room. He walked in and sat me on the bed he sat beside me turning his body toward me. My hands automatically found a place in his hair as my mouth crashed into his. His hands moving fervently over my body never lingering in one spot. He pulled away to allow me to breathe, he continued kissing an path from behind my ear to my jaw line and back. He stopped his ministrations sitting back he looked into my eyes.

"Bella I have something to tell you."

I wanted to panic because every time I have heard that phrase before it never was good news they wanted to tell. But as I looked into his eyes I did not see sorrow, I did see nervousness but not sorrow.

"Jasper can it wait, we have all night. Please I need you now."

I poured all the desire , unadulterated lust and love out of me I wanted him to feel exactly how I was feeling. His lips came crashing down upon mine once again, I could feel all the passion behind the kiss. I felt him rip the buttons from my shirt exposing my lavender bra. I heard a low growl escape his throat as he took in the low cut bra that made my breast look as if they were about to spill out at any moment. He kissed me again while his hands kneaded my breast through the thin fabric of my bra. I could feel my nipples harden, he moved his left hand to my waist to pull me closer. His long fingers danced up and down my torso leaving a fiery trail as they went. We were so engrossed in one another that we did not hear the front door open. Just as Jasper reached behind me to unclasp my bra we heard a growl so feral come from the door Jasper pushed me behind him as we stood. I had never seen Edward look so dangerous his eyes were wild as he took in my partial covered body.

"You know Jasper I came back home because you were right I needed to spend time with my fiancée. He spat the word out as if I was poisonous. And what do I find but my brother dear embracing my bride to be in more than just a brotherly embrace. His tone was calm but deadly. Tell me how long have you two been sneaking around?"

I tried to speak Edw… he shot me a deadly look.

"What were you going to say Bella that this is not what it looks like. He looked at me with disgust in his eyes. Its nice to know that my fiancée finds my brother so desirable. You know I'm not so sure if fiancée is the right word for you anymore now that Jasper has defiled you."

I could feel the tears well up in my eyes as tremors took over my body. I was hurt but most of all I was terrified of this new side of Edward that I had never experienced before.

"Oh Bella don't look so frighten now, you wasn't frighten when Jasper was sucking on your jugular. He shifted his eyes back and forth between me and Jasper. I guess you were too busy fucking him to care whether he took your life or not."

"Edward that's enough don't say or do anything that you'll regret later." Jasper tone was just as calm as Edward's but it held an edge.

I started to feel dizzy I swayed just a little and Jasper hand reached grasping my waist and pulling me closer to him so that I may lean on him for support. That must not had set well with Edward he let out another growl before I could register what was happening Edward lunged at Jasper who was still shielding me. Jasper tried to push me out of the way but I was still hit with the brute force. I hit the wall sliding down with a thud I could make out the growls coming from them but my vision started to fade as the smell of rust and salt invaded my senses.

The last thing I remember hearing before I let the darkness take over, was a voice of and angel.

"Bella. Bella can you hear me."

A/N: Well wasn't that a nice twist to end the chapter with I wasn't entirely happy with this chapter but it's better than what I had at first. Again I'm so sorry for not updating sooner. And I know you probably hate that Edward found out about Bella and Jasper before she could find out about his affair with Tanya. Yes he is an hypocrite. Just so everyone knows the wedding hasn't been called off Edward is furious yes but he is also selfish and seeing that Jasper finds Bella desirable makes him want to hold onto her even more. So please review I love hearing from my readers.

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