JPOV

I got some food that I was going to have to eat no matter how repulsive it was. I mean, if I was human I bet it would have been delicious. But as a vampire, anything other than blood is like eating garbage.

We sat down in the living room, he and Bella on the couch, leaving me to sit in the recliner. I sat down and took a bite, I saw Bella look at me apologetically, but I sent her some emotions of reassurance to let her know it was okay.

Charlie cleared his throat, "So Jasper, when did you start hanging out with Bella?" I could see that he was trying to figure me out, not just for conversations sake. He was trying to see if I was a suitable friend for his daughter.

"A couple weeks ago I guess, on the first day of school I was her tennis partner and I guess we started from there." It was true after all, but I didn't tell the whole story. I knew Bella wouldn't want to tell her father about me taking her out for dinner.

"How did Bells manage not to get hurt? She has never been the most coordinated." He started chuckling and I found it in myself to follow along while Bella playfully slapped his arm in slight annoyance.

"Thanks dad, I'm sure Jasper needs to know about my constant injuries," she said rolling her eyes. I could tell she was pleased that I was getting along with her father.

We didn't have anything else to talk about so we ate the rest of our meal in sufferable silence. When it was over Charlie asked me if I wanted to watch the game with him, but I politely refused and went to help Bella clean the dishes.

"So, how was my cooking?" I knew she was teasing, but I made a face to amuse her.

"It was one of the most repulsive things I have ever ate," a sly smile crept across her face. "And I loved it."

She looked at me dumbfounded, but realized what I was trying to pull off and went back to her work. It looked like she wanted to ask me something but was having a hard time trying to word it properly.

"Umm Jasper?" I could tell this was hard on her so I sent some calm waves her way. She smiled at the gesture and continued. "I was wondering if you could use your power and help me sleep tonight. I know it would be weird, but you could climb in through my window."

She saw how shocked I was and quickly retaliated to her own words, "But it's a stupid idea, it would be kind of awkward so just forget it."

I knew my reaction had offended her. I wanted to offer her my comfort, but I knew I had done some serious damage. Now its time for some serious damage control.

"No Bella I was just surprised that you asked, but I would love to help you sleep tonight. All you have to do is leave your window open and I will come in after Charlie has gone to bed."

She still looked at me hesitantly. I knew what was going on in her mind, God he is just trying to do what would make me happy so he doesn't hurt my feelings.

I want to tell her that's not true and it would actually be an honor if she would allow me to accompany her tonight. But of course being the stupid vampire I am, I failed to sense in her emotions to see how much this actually meant to her. I realized this would be the night that I would never make her feel like that. Tonight I am going to lay it all on the table, no matter what she says I will be okay with it because at least she truly knows. This is going to take a lot of preparation and I needed to be at home with my two brothers who knew enough about women to get by. If all else fails I could go straight to Alice and Rosalie and ask them how to approach Bella in this situation.

I pulled myself out of my daze and looked down at Bella, to find her looking at me with anxious eyes, "Is something wrong Jasper?" she pulled her bottom lip into her mouth and gave me the most adorable look I have ever seen. Yes I have committed to this and I am not backing out anytime soon. I wouldn't even go to Alice to ask the outcome. I would go with my gut and let the pieces fall where they may.

I smiled at her and I found myself lost in those big brown eyes. They were so deep, what you saw on the outside was nothing compared as to what you saw once you got to know the girl. She certainly did not act like a teenage girl; she was so understanding and considerate. Like Carlisle and Esme in her own way, but there was something different about her that I have never seen in any other human or vampire.

I sighed as I thought about what would happen if tonight I received rejection from her. I obviously get that there is love coming off of her, but I don't know if she loves me or if she is in love with me. Two very different things, two things that would determine my happiness for the rest of my existence, but whatever she chose I would not hold it against her. She could choose what she wished and I would go on playing whatever part in her life she wanted me to. As well as if she didn't want me in her life anymore after she finds out the truth.

We stood there for a few moments until I heard Charlie get up from his seat and I took a step back, "Bella Charlie, thank you for having me over but I think I should get back to my family now."

"Alright then Jasper, tell Carlisle I said hello," I should have known that he knew Carlisle was my 'father' because I would guess people are always asking him about his five adopted teenage children.

I nodded my head and briefly shook his hand; he winced a little at the cold touch but said nothing. I went over to Bella and gave her a quick hug, "I'll be back tonight."

She walked me to the door and shut it as I pulled out of the driveway and went speeding down the road.

I walked into the big white house and watched as six vampires looked at me and started sniggering. I could feel the amusement coming off of each of them.

"What's so funny?" I knew they already knew because Alice saw what I was going to do and Edward can't keep a secret from the family.

Emmett came up to me and put a hand on my shoulder, as Edward did earlier that day, but it was for a different reason entirely. "Nothin' man," he said looking at the others trying not to laugh. "Just go upstairs and get ready for your date with Bella," this time they could not stop from laughing out loud. If I was human I would have blushed redder than Bella but all I could do was stand there in utter embarrassment.

I started walking to the stairs and muttered, "Shut up guys." Shortly after I entered my room I realized if I was going to spend the whole night at Bella's house then I should hunt. I jumped out my window and went after the first scent I caught. It was a mountain lion stalking an elk. I quickly snapped the lion's neck before going after the elk as well. I discarded the bodies before going back to her house to take a quick shower. After I changed I went downstairs to find that only Emmet and Edward were they're playing a video game.

I walked slowly into the family room and they were by my side in a second. "So, it looks like our little guy has a crush," Edward was obviously trying to tease me so punched him in the jaw but not hard enough for him to go flying back, but to faze him.

"Come on man, don't be like that, we gotta talk girls dude," Emmett was the serious one when it came to this stuff surprisingly. "So exactly what are you going to say to Bella tonight?"

"I don't know that's why I came to talk to you guys." I was nervous, Edward came back to sit on the couch beside me and this time his expression was serious.

"Jasper, just tell Bella how you feel, if she is truly the one, then she will love you back. If not then there is someone better out there for you no matter how strong your feelings are for her right now."

"Thanks Edward," I said really grateful. "I think I will do just that." I walked out to my car and sat there for a little preparing myself. Then I drove off into the night ready to face the music, no matter which direction it comes from.

On the drive I thought about nothing except how much of a good time I have with Bella whenever I am with her. The thought of her smile and her warm brown eyes brought a glimmer of hope coursing through my non-pulsing veins. I parked the car about two miles away from her house and ran at vampire speed the rest of the way.

I reached her house and I saw her window open and her light was on; this meant she was awake waiting for me. I swiftly climbed the tree outside her window and jumped through her open window landing lightly on my feet. She was reading Wuthering Heights which she quickly closed and patted the bed next to her. Her emotions showed she was relieved. What? Was she relieved because she thought I wouldn't come after all? I took a deep breath and walked over to her, I took her hand in mine and looked her directly in the eyes.

"Bella there is something I need to tell you," I was so nervous, if vampires could faint I would have been in a coma.

"Why, what happened Jasper? Is something wrong?" she looked very bothered by my words but I couldn't see why.

"No Bella there is nothing wrong," here it comes.

"Oh, well okay Jasper you can tell me anything," she seemed perfectly at ease now. I didn't want to put a strain on us any longer so I blurted out the next thing that came to mind.

"I love you."