YAY! Ok so I know I said this would be out yesterday... but I added another six pages of story so do you forgive me? (-: I almost stopped just before he stepped into the light just cause I'm cruel like that ;-)

Ignore the spelling, Its 3 in the morning again. :-)

Anyway, I need extra reviews for the extra long Chap. You need to tell me what you want to happen next, in particular what happens right after the end of this Chap. If no one tells me it will be a while before the next update because I have no idea what to do!

Oh... Also. I was reading a great story about Jas/Bella where they made an empathy connection through Jasper's power and now I cant find it. Does anyone know it?

By nine in the morning I had been ready for hours and was sitting in a tree a few miles away from Bella's house. I was just out of range of the annoying little box but close enough to know that it was on. I hadn't seen Edward in my brief stop at home so I didn't know what his plans for the day might be. I had told everyone to stay out of the east of the forest for the day and they all gave me weird looks but agreed. They thought it was because I needed space, Esme in particular felt bad about what happened during the night.

I looked down at the sound of leaves rustling and saw a tomcat stalking through the underbrush. It was an ugly thing and had survived more than a few fights if the missing ear was any judge. I grimaced and pulled my collar up making sure it covered as many of the scars as possible. That was another decision I would have to make today, when was I going to tell Bella about my past. I desperately wanted some time with her that wasn't filled with drama and worry, but was it wrong to hold back information that could in all likelihood push Bella away from me?

I shifted on my branch as I saw Charlie leave the house with fishing supplies, it looked like he would be gone for the day. I settled back against the trunk of the tree and made a mental list of things to remember for today. At the top of the list was remember to make sure Bella eats and drinks. It was easy to forget when it wasn't something I had to do. I knew it was almost ten from my internal clock and wondered if Bella would remember to turn off the box or if I would have to endure the pain until I could tell her face to face.

I turned slightly and jumped down the twenty feet to the ground checking to make sure I didn't have leaves in my hair or on my shirt. I smothered a nervous chuckle. Being nervous was so new to me but taking Bella on this first date filled me with it. I heard the box turn off and smirked. I took a deep breath and walked at a human pace over to Bella's house. The morning haze in the sky was luckily enough to protect my skin form being revealed and I straightened my shirt one more time before I knocked on Bella's door.

I could hear Bella moving around inside and a small crash as something hit the floor. Bella swore under her breath and I grinned as her heart raced. She paused on the other side of the door and I could feel her actively trying to calm herself. I took a deep breath and then Bella opened the door. When she saw me standing there waiting for her her whole face lit up and I could feel the waves of happiness she was giving off. A small blush crept into her cheeks as she held the door open for me to enter. Bella was wearing a tight fitting red shirt and jeans that showed off her perfect curves and I knew I would struggle to keep my hands off her today.

I dragged my eyes away from her body and smiled up into her eyes as she beamed at me. 'You look great today.'

I mentally flinched, I sounded like an idiot. Bella blushed and I couldn't help but reach out and brush my fingers against her cheeks feeling the burning heat. Bella's eyes fluttered shut and she leaned into my hand a little making me want to pull her into my arms and never let her go. I knew I'd never get away with that at the moment so I offered Bella my hand and we made our way over to her truck. I could feel Edward's thirst beginning to add to mine so I knew that he was getting closer to Bella's house. I held open the drivers door for Bella and then I was beside her in my seat a second later.

Bella blinked and shook her head muttering about smart ass vampires. She looked up at me. 'So were are we going?'

I smiled not ready to give up my surprise. 'Just get onto the high way first, I'll give you directions from there.'

Bella followed my directions and laughed when I commented on the speed of her truck. I grinned, I loved that smile and the sound of her laughing was like a master composer at his finest. When she calmed a little I gave her directions to a hiking trail and she looked at me warily but started in that direction. The ride there was mostly quiet but for the sound of the truck as it crawled along at a snails pace. If there was one redeeming quality for the truck it was that it was a bench seat so I got to sit much closer to Bella than I normally could have. When I shuffled over to be right beside her Bella smiled and I felt a wave of excitement shoot through her.

I loved my gift sometimes, knowing that Bella was just as affected by me as I was by her gave me all the confidence boost I needed to believe in the impossible relationship we are starting. As we pulled into the parking lot at the start of the trail Bella shot me another wary look. 'You have noticed I'm not overly coordinated right?'

I smirked. 'Yeh, it may have come to my attention at some point.' Bella blushed and I reached out letting my fingers trail across her burning cheeks again. 'You're so beautiful, when you blush you seem to get unbelievably more so. An don't worry darlin, I'll look after you.' I grinned wider as she blushed again.

I felt the spike of attraction run through her and ducked my head to hide my smile. I slipped out of the truck and flitted around to open the door for Bella who looked surprised and glanced over her shoulder were I had been a second ago. I smiled innocently and Bella shook her head hopping down. 'So hiking?'

I glanced at the uneven trail and knew it would be dangerous for Bella with her coordination. Besides it would take us all day to get there at human pace. 'If you like. I could of course carry you and save us a few hours?'

Bella's eyes narrowed at me and she sounded almost convinced. 'I'm not that bad.'

I grinned knowing that laughing was not the right reaction right now. 'I don't think you're that bad, but our destination is on the other side of the forest. If I carry you, we could be there in ten minutes.'

Bella's surprise hit me quickly soon followed by understanding and uncertainty. 'I promise I will be the epitome of caution and safety.'

Bella bit her lip lightly and I could feel her tossing back and forth on her decision before she said Ok. I smiled and stepped closer to her closing the gap between us and leaning in just a little so that Bella was looking into my eyes. I smiled openly and I saw her eyes go blank as I dazzled her. I knew I could lift her onto my back but there were much better ways to hold Bella close. 'Sorry about the dazzling darlin, its proberly better that your not too aware of what's around you or you might get motion sick.'

With that I lifted Bella up against me guiding her legs to wrap around my waist and lock together behind my back being careful not to break eye contact. When I was sure she was secure I smiled a little extra. 'Tuck your head in darlin.' She didn't need to see the trees going by that fast.

With Bella wrapped around me her head tucked into my shoulder, my hands on her thigh and head to keep her secure I quickly ran into the forest. I took extra care to clear low branches and keep my distance from tree trunks. Bella was quite happy oblivious to her surroundings as she nuzzled my neck and breathed in my scent sighing contently. I couldn't help grinning as the waves of arousal and contentment hit me. Bella was sure as Hell goin to keep me on my toes.

I was tempted to run in circles or just not tell Bella we'd arrived just so I could hold her for a while longer but as we reached the clearing and stopped I gently stroked up and down Bella's spine slowly drawing her out of the dazzled high. I knew the moment she came back to herself because I felt her body stiffen in confusion. 'Sorry about dazzling you darlin, I though you might not like goin so fast.'

Bella made a little oh sound that was completely adorable and I hid another grin as I helped Bella regain her legs without falling. I kept her close to me smiling into her eyes again but being careful not to dazzle her. I leant in until our lips were almost touching. 'After that I'm sorely tempted to just run in circles all day if I get to hold you like that darlin.'

Bella blushed and one of my hands brushed a stray hair away from her eyes as my lips pressed softly to hers in a chaste kiss before I pulled back smiling. Bella's cheeks were flush and I had to resist the urge to touch them again. A look of confusion passed over Bella's face as she registered sound and then she turned around and waves of amazement and delight washed over me.

We were standing at the edge of a small open clearing at the top of a waterfall that dropped down about fifteen feet. The clearing was filled with lush green grass and colourful wildflower bushes grew at the tree line closing in a little section of paradise. The water was slow and clear running over a rock covered bottom and over the edge into a pool below before running off to rejoin the main river a few miles off.

It was a peaceful place I had found a few months back and had come back to whenever I needed time alone. I had hoped that Bella would appreciate the beauty here. To Bella it must have looked like a dream come to life and she spun around taking in the waterfall and the clearing. She radiated bliss as she threw herself into my arms laughing and I rained soft kisses over her cheek and down her neck as she hugged me to her. 'Oh Jasper its so beautiful.'

I smiled and set her down gently and she raced off to smell the flowers and pick her favourites. She had never been more beautiful (or graceful) as she danced back and forth picking flowers and the sun filtered trough the haze making her seem to glow with happiness. I smiled content to watch her and settled in the shade against a tree trunk.

Bella stumbled a few times on the uneven footing but she always caught herself. At one point she grazed her palm on a prickly bush and she paused glancing over her shoulder at me tentatively. I stiffened at the smell of her dangerously tempting blood. I could see that the cuts weren't deep and that the few drops of blood was just to clear the wound so I smiled as best I could at her letting her know that she was fine to continue.

As good as my control was I was far from temptation and certainly not perfect. I held my breath for a few minuets and then started taking shallow breaths doing my best to ignore the burning in my throat.

After Bella had collected what she decided was enough flowers she brought her small bouquet over to me and sat beside me holding them out for me to inspect. They smelt sweet and fresh and like Bella. I plucked the dark red one from the side and slid it into her hair behind her ear making her blush all over again. 'They are beautiful Bella, just like you.'

I was being completely sentimental today but with getting Bella all to myself ii could hardly bring myself to care. Bella smiled, her eyes flickering up to meet mine for a second before she looked down at the flowers again. She spoke so softly I almost didn't hear her. 'You're the beautiful one.'

I smiled and reached out pulling Bella so that she was flush beside me. 'You are incredibly beautiful Bella, I don't ever want you to doubt that. When I look at you the rest of the world fades for me, your all that maters.'

Bella looked up at me and this time I caught her chin before she could duck away again. I made sure she was looking into my eyes, I wanted her to see the truth in them. 'You are the most beautiful creature I have ever seen darlin.' Somehow everything she was utterly perfect to me. It felt as though a little puzzle piece just fell into place, was Bella more than just my love? Was it possible that she was my one, my true mate?

I knew that I was in love with her but would she ever love me back, was that even a possibility? I looked over into her eyes and I knew that it was more than possible, she drew me in like nothing I had ever known. Every time I got to know another part of her it was like I couldn't get enough. I felt a small wave of surprise and then confidence and I knew that she felt beautiful in that moment. I was so happy that I could give her that, make her understand how I saw her.

I smiled wider and she felt no fear as I leaned in kissing her gently. Bella leaned into me kissing me back and as our lips moved together the kiss deepened quickly. Bella's hands quickly wound into my hair pulling me closer to her as she kissed me desperately as though I would disappear. I wrapped my arms around her lifting her onto my lap and holding her close.

I could feel her hormones kick in and Bella made a little moan as I splayed my hand across her back holding her to me as we kissed. I knew I had to stop this, it was too fast but she tasted so sweet and she felt so good pressed against me. No I admonished myself, its because it feels so good I have to stop. I wrapped my arms around Bella properly easing her back and breaking the kiss. Bella whimpered at the loss and then gasped realising how much she needed air.

I swallowed hard trying not to stare at her rosy lips that screamed I've just been seriously kissed.

When that failed I closed my eyes taking steadying breaths. I may be in control of myself enough to safe around Bella but she had completely lost her self control. I could tell that neither of us particularly minded, but knew I should. If Bella pushed me further than I was prepared for I didn't know what would happen, I couldn't risk hurting her. I opened my eyes to see Bella watching me carefully, she was slightly embarrassed but mostly she was happy and craving more. I smiled letting her know that I was Ok, I wasn't going to snap on her. Bella blushed and looked down at her hands as she still sat on my lap. 'Sorry. I know its hard for you sometimes.'

I smile reassuringly and brushed hair back as I lifted her chin so that she was looking at me again. 'It's Ok darlin. You just surprised me with your.. enthusiasm. Its not really hard unless the others are around, my own lust for your blood is quite in control. That being said if you start bleeding a lot, you should get far away from me as quickly as you can.'

Bella nodded taking me very seriously. I worried that I wasn't giving her a reason to have any fear of me, or my kind. She needed to know that we were ridiculously dangerous to her but at the same time I couldn't bring myself to scare her. Bella shifted so that her back was pressing against my chest and I shifted my legs so she was comfortably between them. 'If you drink my blood, will that make me a vampire?'

I raised my eyebrows in surprise and checked Bella's emotions, she was just curious. 'No. I'd have to bite you, and then there are days and days of pain beyond verbalisation. It's not pretty darlin.'

She nodded taking in the new information. For a moment she just accepted it and then I felt a wave of worry and distress. 'You were in that much pain!?'

I wrapped my arms around her and squeezed a little to comfort her. It never ceased to amaze me the amount of compassion Bella had for others. 'I'm Ok now darlin, you don't need to worry.'

Bella stroked the back of my hand sending me waves of comfort and I smiled resting my head on top of hers just enjoying the feeling. After a few quiet moments Bella's fingers stroked along the side of my hand and stopped. I froze, holding my breath waiting. She ran her fingers over the scar softly and lifted my hand to try to see it. Her human eyesight must have failed her because she gently set my hand back on her leg and sat up. Bella turned to look at me expectantly. 'So what happens in the sun?'

I smiled and shifted Bella's weight easily as I stood up and backed towards the edge of the shade. 'Are you sure you want to see?'

Bella nodded enthusiastically and I stepped back into the sun light. Bella gasped in surprise as my skin threw rainbows of color around the clearing and I sat down slowly in the sun giving her a chance to process it. Bella stared at me open mouthed for three minuets and twenty nine seconds until she seemed to come out of her shock and snapped her jaw shut. I couldn't help but smirk.

Bella blushed lightly and crawled closer slowly as if she might spook me and I'd flee. I ducked my head a little letting my hair fall over the worst scar on my face. Bella crawled closer so that she was only a foot away from me and slowly reached out to brush her fingers across my sparkling hand. I could feel the awe and amazement radiating off her as she tentatively pressed her fingers harder against my hand. Her eyes darted up to mine and her eyes were wide and questioning. She settled there and curled up watching me avidly as though a would burst into song.

I laughed too quietly for Bella to hear and lay back in the grass leaving Bella sitting beside me watching. We stayed there in comfortable silence for an hour just watching each other and enjoying the sun. Then Bella's brow scrunched up and she tilted her head slightly. She examined me closely for another second and then burst into laughter. The waves of humour and joy were radiating to me and I couldn't help but grin. 'What's so funny now then?'

Bella fell backwards and rolled on the ground clutching her sides gasping for air. I was tempted to calm her but let her enjoy the moment instead. Eventually she calmed enough to point at me and then she burst into laughter again. I sat up confused watched Bella calm down again. When she did find her voice she was gasping words out around giggles. 'Oh… god.. that's great!… You Sparkle! … Oh god!'

I raised my eyebrows at her confused. She had been looking at me for an hour in the sun and now she gets it? Bella managed to pull herself together and sat up watching me with a smirk on her face. 'You're the worlds deadliest predator… and you Sparkle!' And then she burst into giggles again.

I laughed along with her. I couldn't blame her for laughing at me. 'I'll give you that Bella. Sparkling certainly isn't the most manly or dangerous thing I've ever heard of.'

Bella giggled herself into quietness again and straightened herself out to try to look serious. 'It's Ok Jasper, I know your very manly. …Even if you sparkle!'

She giggled some more but tried desperately to keep a straight face. I rolled my eyes at her and she reached out a comforting hand to sooth my ego. As she made physical contact my powers immediately accessed the stronger connection and I felt a wave of joy and love rush through me.

I froze. Was that my love for her coming out in this perfect moment or was it possible that it was coming from Bella? My heart would have been pounding out of my chest at that moment if it was beating. At my sudden stillness Bella calmed and stayed as still as she could. I closed my eyes and tuned into my powers. It was there, I could feel my love like a bright light filling me and then there was warmth and love reaching out to me from Bella.

My eyes snapped open and my head snapped to Bella. All I could muster was wonder. She loves me? How was it possible after everything she knew of me? Did she know that she was feeling it, did she even understand what emotion it was? A thousand questions flew through my head. Bella watched me carefully taking in my look of utter wonder and surprise and a look of confusion flashed across her face followed suddenly by embarrassment and understanding.

Before I could even act I felt Bella push down her feelings smothering them all except for embarrassment as she pulled her hand away. I gasped. If she had been actively trying to keep those feelings under my radar then she certainly knew she was having those feelings. But what did it mean; that she was hiding them. Was she afraid of my rejection, that I wouldn't feel the same. I acted on instinct at the sudden loss of the feelings I longed for from Bella.

'No!' I reached out grabbing her hand before she could even fully pull away from me, I needed that physical contact with her. 'Please.'

I pressed her hand against my still heart pleading with my eyes for her to let me feel it again. Now that I knew for sure that she could love me I was desperate and beyond terrified that I had imagined it all. Bella blushed and muttered an apology to me and I gaped at her. I shook my head firmly and reached out to her pulling her closer as I moved to close the gap. I wanted to kiss her sweet lips and pour all of my love into her to show her how I felt but I had to restrain myself. If I was certain of one thing, Bella hiding her feelings from me meant that at the very least she wasn't ready for me to know. I couldn't rush her so instead of kissing her I pulled her onto my lap.

I took a deep breath and slowed my movements so that Bella could follow them. I was chanting in my head don't push her, don't push her. I looked into Bella's eyes searching for some sign that I wasn't delusional and I could feel my own panic building inside me. Bella watched me silently and there was little change in her emotions, just more embarrassment mixed with a little fear. I prayed that I wasn't scaring her. 'Please Bella. I promise I wont push you, just please give me some sign that its even possible.' Bella bit her lip and more fear spiked in her. I closed my eyes pulling away from her as mush as I could with her on my lap, my voice a bare whisper to her. 'Oh god, I'm delusional.'

I felt broken inside. I should have known Bella couldn't love me the way I did her. And now I was scaring her, she must think I've lost it. Not for the first time I wished I could cry… just run until there was nothing and curl up and cry. She affected me so much. I tried to keep my anguish off my face but I knew Bella could see my pain from the flickers of concern she was radiating. Bella was still in my lap watching me carefully. I almost jumped when I felt her warm hand cup my cheek softly. 'Jasper.'

I flinched slightly at the softness of her voice and then as suddenly as despair had filled me hope blossomed inside me wrapping itself around my pain. The connection between us hit me and I could feel love swirling inside Bella reaching out to me. My eyes snapped open confusion warring with hope and Bella was biting her lip gazing at me nervously. Her fear of rejection hit me hard and I pulled her against me leaving almost no space between us. I knew I was gasping from the sheer weight of the emotions I was going through but I didn't care. We were so close that all I could taste was Bella's sweet breath as I breathed in, my eyes flicking between her eyes and her lips. 'Please Bella.'

It was Bella that moved first leaning in and I met her half way our lips crashing together as our hands fought to bring is closer together. Bella's hands tangled in my hair tugging trying to pull me closer and I moaned when she pressed her hips down onto my lap. My tongue quickly traced along Bella's lower lip and she opened invitingly for me. Our tongues met and our passion kicked up a notch. The voice in the back of my head was screaming at me You promised not to push!

Bella moaned into my mouth as one of my hands slid around her waist and I quickly rolled us so that she was laying on the soft grass with me hovering over her. I shifted my weight so that I was more beside her than over her and Bella whimpered at the loss of contact. I wanted to kiss her until the world ended in that moment but I forced myself to pull back letting our kiss end.

Bella opened her eyes to look up at me and blinked a few times. I could tell she was dizzy from lack of air and no doubt the high of emotions I could feel racing through her, I was glad that I had laid her down. I was sure she could see the desire in my eyes as she refocused and she blushed. Her already flushed cheeks turning a color beyond even crimson. She is so beautiful; her hair spread beneath her, flushed and smiling, her lips slightly bruised in a kiss me again way. At that stage my blood lust wasn't even a possible factor in my mind, it was all lust. Bella reached up and gently pushed away some hair from my eyes and I saw her eyes linger on my forehead.

She moved her hand back down to trace across the scar above my right eye. Internally I cursed the sun for bringing my scars into such sharp focus. Bella looked confused and her eyes flickered to mine. I couldn't look at her, knowing that I had slaughtered so many and that she could see the constant reminder.

I looked away from her gaze turning away a little and Bella gasped in surprise. I flinched as I realised that I had exposed my neck to her, she could see dozens more scars now. I rolled away from her onto my back and she sat up leaning over me gently pulling back my collar. I saw her swallow hard and her fingers traced across the skin lighter than a feather. A shiver ran down my spine and Bella pulled away. I could feel her concern and curiosity. I know she had to see them, I might not have the strength to show her again.

I reached up one handed and unbuttoned my shirt letting it fall open carefully keeping my eyes away from Bella. I could feel her confusion and then she actually looked at my chest. A small gasp left her as she saw the scars trail downwards. I shrugged off the shirt completely so that she would see my arms too. I closed my eyes and faced away as Bella reached out tracing the melee of scars. When she came to a single stand alone scar low on my left ribs she paused and then I felt her shock as she pulled away. Even with my eyes shut I knew that she had brought her hand to her lips. The perfect set of teeth marks was unmistakable.

Bella reached out and I felt her hand cup my cheek urging me to turn back to her and as much as I wanted to resist I let her guide me to face her and slowly opened my eyes. She didn't speak but the question was clear in her eyes. I shook my head looking away from her innocent gaze. I swallowed nothing trying to make sure my voice wouldn't break. 'Not today Bella. I cant handle it, not today.'

Bella simply wrapped her arms around me and lay her head on my shoulder as she lay beside me. I felt understanding come from her. I let my head fall back as I reached for my shirt to cover the scars. Bella reached out quickly taking the shirt off me and putting it behind her before she settled on my chest again. I watched her silently as she traced her fingers over the sparkling mass of scars. We settled like that and Bella slowly worked her way over every inch of scar until she reached the waistband of my jeans. It was midafternoon now and I knew I would have to take Bella home soon.

I'd settled my arms loosely around Bella and buried my nose in her hair. It soothed me after the emotional rollercoaster I'd gone through today. Bella looked up at me propping her chin on my chest with a frown. 'You know; one day when I'm like you I'm going to find whoever done this to you and make them hurt too.'

I literally managed to choke. Bella wanted to be a vampire! She wanted to hurt someone because they'd hurt me. I coughed and spluttered for a moment and Bella watched me surprised.

I mean I do want Bella by my side for eternity but I had no idea she would have even thought of the idea. And she cared enough to want to protect me; I wanted to kiss her again. But I knew that of all the things that needed addressing out of that statement there was one that was more pressing than the rest. I pulled together my shocked brain enough to form a coherent thought. 'Bella darlin, do you remember when Edward told you we weren't the good guys?' Bella nodded looking confused. 'I wasn't always… I'm not the good guy darlin, some pain and scars are deserved.'

Bella's eyes widened and she buried her head under my chin again making sure her arms were tight around me. I let her have her time to think about that. About what I could have done to deserve such scars. As the sun slowly started to sink below the tree tops I sat up slowly giving Bella a chance to sit too. Bella's stomach growled and I smiled a little. 'Come on then darlin, lets get you home and fed. I'm sorry I forgot about feeding you.'

Bella's cheeks flushed and this time I didn't reach out to brush my fingers across them. I pulled on my shirt buttoning it as quickly as I could without ripping it. I helped Bella to her feet and she turned in a slow circle taking in the view again. 'Will you bring me here again one day?'

I smiled. 'Any time darlin.' I knew that this would forever be our place to me now. The space would seem empty without Bella to brighten it. Bella turned around again and this time I could feel her confusion as she scanned the tree line. I ducked my head hiding a smirk as I realised she was looking for the way back to the truck. I stepped up behind her putting my hands on her shoulders turning her a little to the left so she was facing the right way. I leaned down to whisper in her ear. 'It will be much easier if you let me carry you again darlin.' She shivered and I bit back a laugh.

It was amazing how Bella could cheer me up without even trying, no matter how upset I was. I hadn't felt any more love from her since our kiss earlier but now I was sure that there was love between us. She would let me feel it and hear it when she was ready. Bella turned in my arms and reached up to wrap her arms around my neck with her eyes resolutely closed. I laughed. 'Ok, I get the point. I wont dazzle you darlin.'

Bella peeked one eye open grinning and then buried her face in my chest. I wrapped my arms around her and lifted her against my chest again, this time her legs went around me naturally and I bit back my desire. Bella shifted so her face was in the crook of my neck and I could have sworn that I felt her press her lips to the scar there. I held Bella tightly and ran into the forest towards the truck.

When we made it back to the truck I gently ran my hands down Bella's back and whispered that we were there. As I tried to help her regain her footing her dizziness hit her and she turned even paler. Nauseous hit me and I was so glad I didn't eat anymore. Bella grimaced as I helped her sit in the truck. She muttered quietly. 'Ok, next time you can dazzle me.'

I grinned and kissed the top of her head softly sending her waves of relaxation and calm. Bella sighed and relaxed as sending me a smile in thanks. I shifted a little nervously. 'I know that it might seem a little old fashioned but I want to ask officially. Will you be my Girlfriend Bella?'

Bella blushed beautifully and I smiled. 'Of course Jasper.' Bella looked up at me from under her eyelashes and I had to remind myself that she wasn't feeling one hundred percent so I didn't kiss her silly. Instead I pulled her into a hug and kissed her cheek sweetly.

I drove back to Bella's house as she recovered beside me and by the time I was a few blocks away she was sitting close beside me and I had one arm around her. Unfortunately that was when I began to feel the pressure of intruding thirst. Judging from the strength I could easily guess that it was Edward. I was so not in the mood to be dealing with him right now.

Bella noticed me tense beside her and looked up at me confused. I stopped breathing just in case and Bella frowned and scooted over a little leaving a few inches between us. She seemed to know me so well already. She watched me carefully for all of a second and then relaxed again. 'Who is it?'

I grimaced. 'Edward.'

Bella pulled a face that I quite approved of as I carefully blocked my mind and turned onto Bella's street. I could see Edward's car out the front of Bella's house and threw Bella a look, she was glaring at the car as though it had kicked her puppy.

I pulled into the driveway and Bella turned to face me better completely ignoring Edward standing by her front door. I followed her lead. 'Will you come in Jasper? I've had a great time today and I don't think I want it to end yet.'

I grinned like a fool, I could feel the truth and longing in her as she asked. 'I'll see what I can do Darlin.'

Unfortunately I knew that Edward being Edward might take it upon himself to make sure I didn't get anywhere inside the house. The only way I could get around him was if I beat him physically and it wasn't wise for two vampires to fight in public. I knew that tonight was going to be more drama, it was worth it though when Bella smiled at me, or especially when we had a day like today together.

I slipped out of the car and flitted over to Bella's side and I heard Edward start cursing me out about 'almost exposing us' at a level that Bella couldn't hear. I ignored him and helped Bella out of the truck and over a patch of mud. As we came up to the front door Bella looked up at Edward. 'Oh, what are you doing here Edward?'

I bit back a grin and focused on keeping my mind blank to him. 'I dropped by earlier but you weren't home Bella. I thought that we might spend some time together and talk.'

Bella blinked at him and nodded vaguely. 'Oh. Well I've been busy all day and I've just invited Jasper to dinner.'

Edward nodded and spoke to quickly for Bella to here. Edwards sarcasm was obvious. 'Your lucky I'm here too bail you out brother.' Then he spoke to Bella. 'Unfortunately our mother is expecting us at home very soon, he wont be able to stay.'

Bella looked up at me and I rolled my eyes with a dramatic sigh. 'Sorry darlin, if mommy dearest is expecting me.'

Bella giggled and Edward looked confused. I love messing with Edward.

I walked Bella to the door ignoring Edward standing at the bottom of the steps. I smiled at a quick idea an pulled out my mobile quickly typing a message and handing it to Bella.

Take this tonight and I'll message you later. Don't forget the box.(-:

Bella read it quickly and smiled up at me. I so wanted to kiss her goodnight but I knew that if I got any closer Edward would jump up and drag me away. Instead I reached out and lifted Bella's hand to my lips placing a light his on her fingers. Then Edward cleared his throat and I smiled before joining him headed to his car. As I slid in the passenger side I looked back to see Bella watching me with a small smile.

Edward was giving off waves of fury, possessiveness and desire. I sighed closing my eyes for a second as Edward sped through the town. He was definitely going to start another fight, and what were Esme and Carlisle going to say now that I had spent all day with Bella. They have been so hot and cold in support of me and Bella.

I thought of Bella as she was in the clearing earlier with a flower tucked in her hair and laughing as she looked up at me. I smiled. There was going to be drama galore tonight and you know what?

Bring it on.

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