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Previously on After All...

"Doesn't Charlie want to take you out to celebrate?" I ask.

He laughs. "Naturally," He wraps his arm around my shoulder. "The Hales and the Whitlocks are coming with us to the Lodge."

"The Lodge?" I make a face.

"Just grin and bear it, Baby Bells."

"I'll try my best, Emmy Bear."

"Emmett, Bella, let's go!" Charlie calls.

Together, Emmett and I go to the cruiser and drive to the Lodge.

Chapter 13

Bella

Jasper's parents get to the restaurant before us. It looks like half of Forks' graduating class is here celebrating.

There are twelve people in our party alone. It's a good thing that Charlotte called ahead of time or we wouldn't be eating here at all.

I am sitting in between Jasper and Charlie. To say this is awkward is an understatement. Jasper keeps shooting me glances every now and then. I try to ignore it as everyone talks. Charlie is talking to Peter at some baseball game they couldn't wait to watch. Charlotte and Mr. and Mrs. Hale are talking about some charity that the Hales are hosting while Emmett and Rosalie are talking about something no one should ever have to overhear.

Unfortunately, I am not hungry and end up spending most of the dinner picking at my food. "Alright," Peter clears his throat, gaining everyone's attention. "It's about time to give our graduates their gifts."

I look curiously at Charlie. He is smiling at Emmett.

"Emmett, Jasper, we know that you're going to UW in the fall and we're aware that neither of you want to live in rez, so..." Peter trails off and hands Jasper a box. Charlie hands Emmett a similar box. I watch with interest as they open it.

Emmett pulls out a key. "What is it?" he asks, looking from Charlie to Peter.

"A house key," Peter says. "We bought you two an apartment to share on campus."

There is a moment of stunned silence before both Emmett and Jasper start speaking at once.

"Are you serious...?"

"I can't believe this..."

"Dude, no rez..."

"This is so awesome..."

"Thanks Dad." Both Emmett and Jasper say at the same time. I can't help but laugh. These two are so funny.

"Congratulations, Em. I never thought I'd see this day." Charlie teases.

"Ah, Pops, I'm hurt." Emmett says.

I laugh. "I have something for you, Em." I pull out his presents from my purse and give it to him.

"You didn't have to get me anything, Bells."

"I know." I say. "It didn't cost much." Or anything.

Emmett rips the paper off the paper and looks at the collage of pictures. There are pictures of all of us from when we were kids. There were his ribbons from various sports her partook in and even pictures he drew before we realized he was better at sports than he was at colouring.

"Bella,"

"It's so you don't forget where you come from." I mumble.

The table is silent. "Thank you, Bella."

I nod and flush in embarrassment. Everyone is looking at me.

"That's a great gift, Bella." Charlie said, wrapping an arm around my shoulder. I lean into him and sigh. Emmett and Rose are looking at the pictures and laughing at certain ones.

Charlie nudges me in the arm. "Are you giving your present to Jasper?" he whispers.

I look in my purse at the box holding the watch. I got it for Jasper before our fight happened. There is inscription on the back of the watch. Forever and Always. It used to mean that I would always love him forever. Though Jasper would think it was only our friendship that would last.

"I don't know." I say to Charlie. He is the only person that knows about the watch.

"Bella, even if this is the last thing that you give to him, at least he'll have something from you that he knows comes from the heart."

He is right of course. I lean my head against Charlie's shoulder.

Everyone is so caught up in giving gifts that they don't notice our exchange. "Thank you, Daddy."

He kisses my head and we finish our dinner. Peter vehemently argues to take the bill. Charlie fights back. "Dad, just let Peter take the damn bill." Emmett says, annoyed by the fight.

"Fine,"

"Aw, don't worry Charlie. You can take the bill the next time."

Charlie huffs and crossed his arms. "Whatever."

Peter pays the bill we all head out to the cars. "You sure you don't want to come to the kids' grad party, Charlie?"

"No, Peter." He laughs. "I'm sure the kids don't need to have their old man around all their friends."

"He's right Peter." Emmett says.

Charlie whacks Emmett in the back of the head.

"Alright, that's great." Emmett says. "Are you leaving or what?"

"You two coming with us?" Charlotte asks us.

"Actually, I'm thinking about going home." I say.

Everyone turns to look at me. "You have to come!" Jasper blurts.

I look at him with side eyes. "Please Bella," Rosalie begs. "We want you to come."

I sigh and nod. "Alright,"

"Good." Charlotte says. "You and Emmett will come with us."

xXx

Charlotte has decorated the house beautifully. "This looks beautiful, Charlotte." I say.

"Thank you, Isabella."

"When do the guests get here?" Rosalie asks.

Jasper checks the clock. "Ten minutes." He sighs. "I'm going to go and change out of this monkey suit."

"Lucky bastard," Emmett mutters.

"Emmett, please watch the language."

"Sorry Char."

The guests start coming early. Jasper meets them at the door and my eyes narrow when I see Jessica and Lauren. They are in the same grade as me. What the hell are they doing here?

Jasper voices my thoughts. "What are you doing here?" he hisses.

"We heard from an outside source that you were throwing a party." Lauren purrs.

"Our invitations must have been lost in the mail." Jessica adds.

"You weren't invited." Jasper says flatly.

Lauren's eyes narrow. "So you invite that fat cow over there but not us?"

I try not to show my hurt as I turn away.

"Call her that again and I'll throw you out without hesitation." Jasper snaps.

I sigh and go upstairs. Upstairs is closed off from everyone else. The hallways are filled with pictures from Jasper's past.

It is so strange to see pictures of Jasper as such an innocent little boy to the man that he is now.

I go back downstairs when someone calls my name.

Jasper

The house is filled with people. They are dancing and drinking beer – the fact that my father is allowing alcohol is strange in itself.

Lauren and Jessica are annoying me and I see Bella go upstairs.

"Is Bella okay?" Emmett asks.

"I think she overheard Lauren and Jessica insult her."

Emmett shakes his head. "I don't feel good about leaving her here with those bitches." He sighs. "There will be no one here to protect her."

"Bella can take care of herself." I say.

"Maybe so." He agrees. "But even Bella has a breaking point."

I didn't disagree. It is true after all.

"Jasper, come dance with me!" Alyssa calls.

It's been so long since I've been with someone. This fight with Bella has wiped me out. I go to Alyssa and wrap my arms around her waist, pulling her against me. She feels so good, I can't help but moan.

"You like that, Jazz?" she whispers, her hand moving down to my crotch.

"God yes," I kiss along her jaw and collarbone.

"Jazz," she groans. I thrust my hips against her core. She moans and presses her lips against mine.

"Why don't we take this somewhere a little more... private?"

I shiver at the innuendo. "Of course, darlin'," I lead her up to my room and close the door. Alyssa pushes me down onto the bed and climbs on top.

She leans down and runs her fingers through my hair as she kisses me. My cock hardens when she grinds her core into me and I can't help the groan of pleasure.

"Mm, Jasper." She groans, pulling off her shirt. She is not wearing a bra and her breasts are out on display. Alyssa takes my hand and presses it against one of her breasts.

I open my eyes—I didn't notice when they closed—and stare up at Alyssa. Despite how much I want this, I no longer see Alyssa's face but Bella's.

That scares me and I push her off. "Stop,"

"Jasper?" she sits up. "What's wrong?"

"We can't do this."

"Why not?" She asks. "We're not doing anything wrong."

Yes, we are.

"I can't do this." I amend.

She looks at me and pulls the skin tight shirt on. "Fine. If you don't want me, I'll go look for someone who does."

When she leaves, I groan in frustration and bury my face in my hands.

I don't know how much longer this can go on.

Needing a distraction, I go back down to the party. Emmett is standing nearby, talking to Jason Reed, a friend of his from the football team. I make my way over there, dodging past people who are rushing by.

"Emmett,"

"Later Reed," he says before turning to look at me. "What's up Whitlock?"

"Are you drunk?"

"No."

"Hmm," I shake my head. "Have you seen Bella? I need to talk to her."

"I think she left."

"She left? But how did she get home? My parents drove you here."

Emmett nods. "She got a ride home with Angela Webber."

"Why did she leave without saying goodbye?"

"Dude, when was the last time Bella talked to you?"

That strikes a cord. He is right, of course. "Thanks, Em."

I know I have to talk to her. I want to make things better before I leave for UW.

Bella

"Bella," Rosalie calls my name.

"Hey, Rose. What's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong." she says. She looks flushed.

"You sure? You're acting a little jumpy."

"Oh, I'm fine. I just... Emmett and I need a little alone time."

"I don't need the details." I hold up my hands before she could start. "So you want me to tell Charlie that Emmett is staying here tonight?"

"Would you?"

"Sure. I suppose." I roll my eyes. "What kind of best friend would I be if I didn't?"

Rosalie swallows and looks away. "Rose, are you sure you're okay?"

"Yeah,"

"Alright. I'm going to find Jasper. I need to talk to him about... things." I look around for him. "Do you have any idea where he might be?"

"I thought I saw him go upstairs. He might have wanted to get away from all the noise." Rose says distractedly.

"Thanks, Rosie."

I make my way through the throng of people and head upstairs. I can still feel the music vibrating against the floors. Jasper's room is at the end of the hall. The door is slightly ajar but when I knock lightly, there is no answer.

"Jasper?"

I open the door further and peak inside. What I see makes me want to vomit in my mouth. Jasper still hasn't changed.

Alyssa Anderson is straddling his hips and her back completely exposed. Her shirt is lying on the bed beside them and Jasper's hand is groping her breasts.

I swallow back a cry and shut the door. Clearly they don't want to be disturbed.

Stumbling down the stairs, I see Angela Webber making her way to the door. "Angela!" I call her name, shouting over the music.

She turns around and sees me. I make my way to her. "Do you think you can drive me home? I came here with Emmett and Rosalie and neither is ready to leave."

"Sure Bella,"

I nod and grab my purse from the closet. I follow Angela out to her car and she drives me home. It is silent and for once, I wish we could talk. I don't want to think.

"Thanks for this, Angela." I say.

"You're welcome, Bella." She smiles.

I never realized just how sweet Angela is. She is in my grade and nothing like any of the other whores who try to get into bed with someone they can't.

"Have a nice summer, Bella." Angela says when she drops me off.

"Thanks, Angela. You too."

"See you in September."

I nod and go up to the house. Charlie is still awake, which is not odd since it is only ten thirty. He looks surprised to see me home though.

"Hey, kiddo. What are you doing home so early?"

"I wasn't feeling that great."

"How did you get home?"

"Angela Webber dropped me off."

"I see." He says. "And where's Emmett?"

"He's staying with Jasper tonight."

"Oh."

"I think I'm going to go to bed early." I say. "I kind of tired." I kiss Charlie on the head before making my way to the stairs. "Goodnight, Charlie."

"Goodnight, Bella."

xXx

The sounds of someone breaking in woke me from my nightmare. I slip out of bed and make my way downstairs in alarm. It probably isn't wise to go down there without waking Charlie but I have no choice.

I peak around the corner and see only Emmett.

"Emmett?" I ask. "What are you doing home? I thought you were staying at Jasper's tonight."

He picks up the bottle of whiskey and chugs. This is not good. "Em?" I go down the rest of the stairs and sit beside him on the couch.

"What's wrong?"

He is twirling a ring around his fingers, her shoulders slumped. "I asked Rosie to marry me."

"You did? Oh, Emmett, that's great."

"Yeah." He agrees. "If she said yes,"

I frown. "What do you mean?"

"She said no."

"Oh." I shook my head, unable to believe that Rosalie said no to him. They are both so in love. "Will you two be okay?"

"No."

"Come on, Em, don't say that."

"No, Bella. You don't get it. Not only did she refuse my proposal but she also broke up with me."

I can't believe what I'm hearing. "Rosalie broke up with you?"

He nods and buries his head in his hands. "Well, if it makes you feel better, I saw Alyssa Anderson about to fuck Jasper."

Emmett raises his head. "How does that make me feel better?"

I think about it. "It doesn't." I admit. "I just needed to tell someone."

He wraps his arm around me. "This was supposed to be a good day. Now it's turned out to be the worst day of my life."

"I'm sorry Em. I should have realized something was wrong with Rose."

"You talked to her?"

"Yep. Before I walked in on Jasper and Alyssa,"

"I'm sorry, kid."

"How do you do it, Em?"

"Do what?"

"Live every day, even after all this shit has happened."

Emmett is silent for a while, thinking. "It's hard." He admits. "But living is better than suffering by any means."

I tilt my head up to look at him. "How do you think you'll handle your breakup with Rose?"

"I'm just gonna have to leave for the summer." He says. "Get away from Forks."

"Where are you going to go?"

"Maybe Arizona?"

"To stay with Mom?"

"I suppose."

"Neither of you will set foot in Arizona until your mother gets over whatever addiction she's on now." Charlie said from the stairs.

We both turn around and look at him. "Dad,"

"If you both want to leave Forks for the summer, you can go to Denny's place in New Hampshire."

Emmett and I look at each other.

"Uncle Denny?"

"How many other Dennys do you know?"

We don't answer. "He's been wanting to see you kids lately. I'm sure he'll be happy to see you after all these years."

"That sounds great, Dad."

Emmett nods in agreement.

"Alright, I'll call in the morning."

"Thanks, Dad."

"Get to bed. Both of you," Charlie says. "And Emmett, I'll have coffee waiting for you in the morning. I'm sure the hangover you'll have it better than any lecture I could give you."

Emmett nods.

"Night Dad,"

A/N: Okay. So... I'm sorry about the long wait. It's been hard getting this chapter out. And I've been stuck on inspiration lately. RL has been rough.

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