Ok, sorry for the wait but I'm hopeful that for a once off because of the wait I'll be updating all my stories by Sunday. (-: Let me know what you think because I felt a little off this chapter and I need to know if I am.

I felt the need to have Jasper stand up for himself against how everyone expects him to be the weakest link.

I was glad that I left my bike under the small amount of shelter that the tree provided but all the same it was soaked by the time I got home. As I expected Edward confronted me as I walked in the door. I nodded to Carlisle and Esme across the room and then turned to a fuming Edward.

I could practically run an army off the fury he was giving off and he barely managed to contain a growl so that he could be understood. 'What the HELL are you playing at Jasper! You have no place being around Bella!'

I watched Edward shaking in fury and rolled my eyes, he was no threat to me. He seemed to be expecting a response so I sent him a powerful wave of calm and moved away from Esme's antique table. 'I'm not playing any game Edward and if you recall what I said last night, both Bella and myself are capable of making our own choices and if I choose to spend time with Bella… you have little to no bearing on the choice.'

Edward snarled at me trying to intimidate me so I ignored him and quickly took off my wet shoes so I didn't ruin Esme's carpet. I heard Edward breathe in and suddenly he stiffened and his voice was almost lost in his growling. 'I can smell her all over you! You attacked her, you killed her didn't you!?!'

Edward stalked towards me and I cocked an eyebrow at him knowing that my eyes were completely honey amber. He didn't stop to actually pay attention though and a second later he launched a punch right at my face. My instincts kicked in and I easily side stepped him glaring at him as his fist hit empty air. His eyes widened slightly in surprise that I was able to avoid him and before he could react Carlisle grabbed him from behind pulling him away as Esme hovered around us fretting. Carlisle pushed Edward into a chair and shoved him back down as he tried to re-stand immediately.

Carlisle eyed each of us warningly as only a father can and then moved to stand between us holding his hands out slightly as if to hold us away from each other. His voice was stern and I new he wouldn't take any nonsense from either of us. 'Now tell me what is going on.'

He looked pointedly at me as he spoke because Edward was still growling as he glared at me. I opened my mouth but suddenly Edward was out of his chair pointing at me. 'He attacked a human, I can smell her all over him. He killed her I know it!'

Carlisle stepped back towards Edward reaching out to place a steadying hand on Edward to make sure he didn't launch himself at me again. He then turned to look at me questioningly as Esme frowned and flitted in front of me to check my eyes before looking between Edward and I confused. I rolled my eyes pointedly and Carlisle looked at Edward to see that he still hadn't bothered checking my eyes. I addressed Edward as calmly as I could. 'Just because you can smell Bella's scent on me doesn't mean that I attacked her Edward. Get a grip, have you actually looked at my eyes?'

Edward quickly glanced up at my eyes but I could tell my calmness was just infuriating him further. The sarcasm in his tone couldn't be missed. 'So your going to tell me that Bella isn't hurt are you?'

I nodded in acknowledgment as Emmet and Rose appeared to see what was going on with all Edwards yelling. 'When I left her Bella was fine Edward. Will you calm down and stop accusing me of killing her.'

Edward tried to step forward again but Carlisle pressed his hand against him stopping him. 'And by fine you don't happen to mean alive do you?'

Carlisle frowned at Edward and told him to shut up before he turned to me as Esme flitted up to me giving me a comforting hug. Carlisle sounded more patronising than serious. 'Jasper, did you attack Bella?'

I frowned, even if he was placating Edward I hated that Carlisle would ask me that. I knew my voice got colder but it wasn't as though they didn't deserve it. 'No. I left Bella happy and healthy.' My anger was mounting, Edward didn't believe me for a second and I felt that for a minute Carlisle and Esme had believed him. Rose and Emmett seemed to feel that Edward was just being an ass.

Carlisle turned to Edward. 'Edward I think you aught to go hunting for a while to cool down.'

I glared at Edward who was glaring back at me. 'Don't bother, I'll go.' All the emotions and the anger and doubt were getting to me. I turned and walked straight out the front door again leaving my shoes behind. I heard Esme call out to me but I ignored her and ran into the forest.

After ten minuets I heard Carlisle and Esme behind me and stopped to let them catch up. We ended up in the same clearing that Carlisle and I had been to the other night so I settled on the boulder again. Carlisle was the first to break the tension. 'You know that we would have asked the same of any of you kids.'

I shot him a dirty look that I didn't feel the least bit bad about. I knew that I sounded bitter and didn't care. 'No you wouldn't. If I'd made the same accusation of Edward you'd have doubted me before you even looked in his direction.'

Neither said anything but I felt their acceptance of what I'd said and a small amount of regret from Esme. Carlisle frowned at me. 'You may not want to accept it son but you are the most susceptible to human blood. When Edward spoke with such conviction we had to give some credence to his view.'

I took a deep breath to calm myself before I spoke. I didn't need to act like a two year old and yell at them and storm off. 'I may be susceptible but I'm not incompetent Carlisle. Besides what evidence did he present? Jealousy and a scent on my clothes. That is hardly conviction material.'

Carlisle nodded and took a deep breath watching me carefully. 'I understand your anger, we do have faith in you son. We know that you have come so far with your restraint. But simply put the potency of Bella's scent on you is by far the strongest I've ever encountered on you. You must have been very close to a human to get it and your restraint…'

I was furious and it took all of my restraint to not punch Carlisle in the face or let my powers release my anger. 'Your excuse for doubting me is that you can smell the woman I love on my clothes! Fuck Carlisle I bet I could smell Esme on your underwear! You don't see me making accusations!'

Carlisle had the good grace to look flustered and Esme perked up sending me a wave of motherly love. Her voice barely containing her excitement. 'You really love her?!'

I frowned at her and my voice dropped back to a normal level. 'Yes. As insane as it is to fall for a human, I'm in love with her.'

Esme reached forward to hug me happily but I leaned away throwing her a dark look. I was still angry and her taking an interest in Bella wasn't going to erase that. Esme gave me a tentative smile and sat back down giving me space. Carlisle cleared his throat in a habit he acquired from being around humans. 'I am sorry son, I should have though about that before I acted. I guess we all have some adjustments to make with Bella being human.'

I nodded but kept my head down hoping they would just leave me be so I could put it behind me so I could plan tomorrow with Bella. Carlisle shifted and I could tell he and Esme were having a silent conversation. It was Carlisle who broke the silence again. 'Bella obviously knows quite a bit about us. How do you think she is handling everything?'

I looked up at him blankly, I could feel that Carlisle was leading up to a question he really wanted to know. I kept my voice calm and formal polite to keep my temper at bay. 'Bella is doing just fine thank you, now why don't you get to the point?'

Carlisle nodded. 'It is a very real possibility that you could kill Bella, have people seen you together?'

I growled low and I could feel my chest rumbling. I was beyond furious, he was only worried about appearances! My anger wasn't even almost hidden when I spoke. 'Yes, people see us together and I'm sure they will in the future too. You may doubt my self control Carlisle but know this. You have no idea what I'm capable of and I will not attack Bella unless it is the fault of your precious controlled children.'

It was obvious that he had no idea what I was talking about, I had never told them that they were the cause of my slip ups in our diet. They didn't need it on their heads too. But as it was I knew he felt I was being irrational. I snarled low and glared at them. 'Just get away from here, I don't need your clueless judgment.'

Carlisle took Esme's hand and the stood casting a sad look my way. 'I'm sorry to upset you son but this conversation had to be had.' And then they were gone.

A part of me knew they were right but I was so angry about everything that had happened tonight that I wasn't ready to accept his half-hearted apology. I threw myself back onto the boulder looking up at the cloudless sky. There was one thing for sure, since I met Bella… my nights had never been boring.

I closed my eyes and thought about were I was going to take Bella tomorrow. There aren't a whole heap of private places to go in Forks.

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