Bella and Alice returned back to the hotel shortly before the sun rose. Bella's nerves were frazzled beyond possible. She felt if she were a human, she would be blushing from the tips of her hair to her curled up toes.

"Hey Em." Alice said as she plopped onto the bed.

"Hey Alice." He said as he smirked at Bella. Unfortunately, his determination to keep a neutral face, faded quickly. Before long, he was grinning like a chestier cat at Bella.

"I gotta go." Bella said before she bolted out of the door. She didn't know what was worse, her embarrassment, or knowing what he likes to do.

She dashed to her room. Luckily, Jasper wasn't there. She hopped into the shower trying to drain away the rest of her embarrassment. After she was done grooming, there was a gentle knock on the door.

"Bells?" Edward spoke quietly.

Bella darted for the door. "Edward!" She sighed as she collapsed into his arms.

"Are you okay?" He asked trying to refrain from showing his amusement.

"Oh Edward! I'm so embarrassssssssssed." She drawled out.

"I thought so. You know, it happens at times. But it will pass." He soothed her as he rubbed her back, and dragged her into the room, and closed the door.

"How long?" She mumbled from her face buried in his chest.

"Before you know it." He said optimistically, but not realistically.

"I hope so. So how are things with Rose?" Bella questioned as she pulled him onto the bed next to her.

"She's definitely not you, that's for sure. But for Rose, it's been quite fun. Are you sure you are still okay with this?" He asked as he rolled over and rubbed circles on her arm.

"Yes. Jasper is definitely not what I imagined him to be." Bella told him.

"I'm glad you are having fun with him. Perhaps, we do need to loosen up with each other. It's just that when we were first together, I got into the role of protecting you. Now, well, you are quite capable of keeping yourself." He admitted reluctantly.

"So, you'll take me skydiving?" She teased.

"No." He stated.

"Then I'll just have to wait for Emmett." Bella mocked him.

"I am going to be horrified of your time with Emmett. Thank the Lord above you are more durable. I would not allow any of that if you were still human." He said scared of the prospect.

"But at least she's a better Art museum company for you. You and I never saw eye to eye, and argued more than appreciating it." Bella stated.

"Eddie!" Rose called out from down the hall.

"Coming Rose!" Edward responded.

"Catch ya later sweetie." Bella said as she gave him a chaste kiss.

"Are you cheating on me 'Ella?" Jasper said in mock concern as he observed their innocent kiss.

"With horrible aim as yours, why wouldn't I?" Bella laughed as she whipped the back of her hand to her forehead. "At least if we go shooting I know the paper will be safer than the rest of us. Lucky trees." She laughed as caught his face.

"I could hit the paper!" He said outraged. "I was an officer!" He called out as he jumped into a salute.

"Time for me to go." Edward said before quickly making his exit laughing. His whistling of Battle Hymn of the Republic could be easily heard from his room, and then the addition of Rose, and Alice turning it into a round.

"Fuck you all!" He hollered.

"MY EYE!" Emmett called out.

"GO TO HELL EMMETT!" Jasper roared.

"Kids." Esme said simply.

"Sorry mom." Emmett, Alice, Bella, Jasper, Rose, and Edward said.

"I got something for you Ella. A peace offering." Jasper said as he pointed at the forgotten parcel. He picked it up and handed it to her.

"Men's clothing. That's nice. Err…thank you Jasper." Bella said nervously.

"Keep looking." Jasper chuckled.

"It's beautiful! What's it for?" Bella said as she pulled out a breathtaking full dress.

"Their Renaissance Fair kicks off tonight." He informed her.

"No way!" She shrieked jumping with the dress.

"Want to go?" Jasper asked sarcastically.

"Drr." Bella said exaggeratingly.

"Be ready to go at seven." He said before he left grinning.

Bella and Jasper had a grand time at the festival. Bella was relieved when he didn't make any sexual advances. Instead, he just held her through the night.