When the school day ended, Bella followed Jasper and Rosalie to Rosalie's convertible while Edward, Alice and Emmett took the Volvo.

"Don't pout Edward it makes you look like a child! If you want me to trust you enough to go in your car with you maybe you should learn to behave yourself around Klaus and accept that I'm with him and that you and I won't be anything more than friends." Bella said before she turned around and sat next to Rosalie while Jasper took the back seat.

"Why isn't Emmett in this car with us?" Bella asked after they started driving away.

She didn't know much about the Cullen's yet but she knew that Rosalie and Emmett didn't like to be apart. The one class they had apart was very difficult for them to stay concentrated. It reminded Bella of how she felt now, knowing Klaus was away… She figured it was because they were soul mates and that once Klaus and her made love and completed their bond, she would feel just as intensely as Rosalie and Emmett did.

"To keep an eye on Alice and Edward… Edward seems to understand that you won't ever be like Alice saw you but she has a hard time accepting it…" Jasper explained as Rosalie nodded.

"Well, I'm sorry for her but I won't change who I am and who I love for her, I don't even know her yet!" Bella replied.

"We're trying to get her to understand that but her gift turned her into what you could call a spoiled brat…" Rosalie replied as she rolled her eyes.

"My grandma always said that a good spanking could cure any bad behavior. Maybe that's what Alice needs." Bella replied before she realized how what she said could be taken. She blushed when she heard Rosalie and Jasper chuckle.

"Now, there's an idea…" Jasper muttered with a smirk on his face.

He didn't know if Alice had manipulated him into thinking they were mates or if she truly was. He was just getting used to being free of his gift and he felt like a new man, especially now that he had his memories back. He didn't want to break up with her just yet, he felt it wouldn't be fare. He wanted to give them a chance to get to know each other some again.

He hadn't touched her the previous night, pretending that he needed to hunt but he did desire her… Maybe he just needed to show her just how dominating he truly was and fuck her into submission… Maybe she would change… Alice had gotten used to having her way and to people depending on her, she liked it… Maybe he should show her just how wrong she was… He tried to prevent from making any decision... He wanted to show Alice just how dependent on her visions she was. He wanted to surprise her with this and try and make her change her behavior.

Well, he was a man and trying, even if it didn't work, seemed like a good idea to him… He would have a good time anyway… That used to be what Kol told him was the most important and when Rebekah took his virginity, she did teach him how to truly enjoy himself while showing the lady a good time… It was worth a shot.

He smirked and let Bella and Rosalie keep on talking. He barely listened. He was too busy making fake decisions while planning his little game. He didn't know when he would put it into action but he needed a few free days... It would have to wait for sunny days.

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After they arrived, Bella was introduced to Carlisle and Esmee. They seemed nice enough and she knew that as long as Edward and Alice could refrain themselves, she would be able to consider the Cullen's friends.

"Well, it's always good to know a good doctor when you're a human born a klutz like me!" Bella joked, making Carlisle, Esmee Jasper, Rosalie and Emmett chuckle.

"I thought you wouldn't need Carlisle what with you dating Klaus. What, he doesn't think you're worth his blood?" Edward asked her in a friendly tone that didn't match his words. Bella frowned.

"Of course he does! I was just stating a fact." Bella said.

"Come Bella, I'll show you the house." Esmee suggested to change the subject.

After being given a tour of the house by the vampire mother, Bella had sat down with the Cullen's and listened to every one of their stories. Rosalie didn't go into details but Bella got the main idea. She felt sad for the blond and promised herself to ask Klaus if his witches could do anything to help Rosalie either be human again or have a child.

Listening to Carlisle and Jasper's histories was the most fascinating of it all and it gave her an excuse to turn down Alice's constant proposition of going shopping.

"Enough with the stories already! Come on Bella, I'll give you a make-over!" Alice exclaimed.

"No thanks." Bella replied politely as she turned to Carlisle to ask him about the famous people he had met in his time.

"Come on, you'll like it, I saw it!" Alice said.

"No you didn't! Because you say you saw something happening it won't make it come true! I don't like shopping and I don't need a make over! I'm perfectly happy with who I am! If you keep trying to change me I won't come back!" Bella snapped back just as a car stopped out front.

"What is HE doing here?" Edward whined.

"Who is it?" Esmee asked.

"Klaus!" Edward spat like it was something dirty.

"He came to pick me up like I asked him to. I still have homework to do and I need to prepare some dinner for Charlie and I." Bella replied as Klaus knocked on the door.

"Behave Edward!" Carlisle warned him before he opened the door and welcomed the Original with perfect manners.

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Klaus had been looking at his watch for the best part of the afternoon and kept making sure his phone had reception and was charged. He was so nervous about his Bella going to the Cullen's that he couldn't concentrate on anything.

He had spent some time in the reservation with the elders, giving them an update on the supernatural world and helping them with a couple of things. He even gave some of his blood to Billy Black to see if it would heal him. Of course he warned him to stay safe and not to die after drinking the blood.

"I'll have Sam keep an eye out for me." Billy promised.

Of course Klaus had been introduced to the pack… Well, only two boys had changed yet, Sam and Paul, but he met them and since he didn't smell as bad as Cold Ones, they got to know each other. Klaus promised to show them his wolf as soon as he managed to break his curse but warned them that even though his would be much smaller, he would also be much stronger.

Klaus was also introduced to Emily, Sam's imprint and felt bad for the couple. He got the whole story, with poor Leah loosing her man to her cousin and with poor Emily, feeling guilty and ending up hurt by the man who loved her more than anything.

"I could give you a bit of my blood. You drink it, it will heal you... Well it could..."

"Could? It's not a sure thing?" Sam asked.

"It's the same as Billy Black... I gave him some but I don't know if it will work because you're not totally human... It heals us and humans but you're shifters... It might work and it might not work." Klaus explained.

"I'm human." Emily said.

"Yes, but the wounds were made by supernatural... Things don't always have explanations... But if you want I'm willing to give you some." Klaus suggested nicely.

"That's pretty nice of you, considering you warned us that you were dangerous." Sam said.

"I'm dangerous to people who cross me, betray me or hurt my loved ones." The vampire explained.

"I... I would love to try." Emily whispered shyly.

"If you want to try I don't have any objection." Sam replied tenderly.

"Now, remember that you have to be careful and don't die for the next 24 hours or you'll come back as a vampire... My kind of vampire." Klaus warned her as he sliced his hand and poured some blood in a glass.

"Thank you." Sam and Emily said as the young woman grabbed the glass and started drinking.

"If this works I'll leave you a bottle of it... It could always be useful in case of problem." Klaus replied as they both watched Emily closely.

Under their stare, Emily felt herself blush but she finished the glass and put it down. Only seconds later they could see the scars fading away.

"It's a miracle!" Sam exclaimed. He grabbed a mirror and showed it to Emily who started crying in joy when she realised she didn't have scares anymore.

"How are we going to explain this to everyone?" Emily asked after she calmed down.

"Your 'accident' happened only a few weeks ago and it was still red... you could cover it in bandages for a couple of weeks, saying you had surgery and uncover it later, saying it all disappeared." Klaus suggested.

"Good idea... If it works for Billy we'll have to think of something like this too." Sam replied as he hugged Emily close to him. Seeing them happy together made Klaus miss Bella even more.

"We can say he's been trying some new therapy thing and didn't tell anyone in case it didn't work." Emily suggested.

"Good idea." Sam concluded.

Klaus didn't stay much longer with them but he did give them an entire bottle of his blood and his address and phone number in case they needed him. In exchange, Sam promised to keep an eye on Bella and Charlie should Klaus leave town for a while. He also promised Klaus he would help him if he ever had problems with some of his enemies. Before he left, Klaus turned around and gave Sam the address of the witch that had helped Bella with the barrier.

"If you ever need to call him, tell him you call from me. He'll do it for free. I'll warn him." He said as he handed Sam the phone number.

"Why do you do all this for us?" Sam asked him before Klaus got back into his car.

"Because I've done some things in my life that weren't very nice and since meeting my Bella... I feel the need to do my best to try and find some redemption for it all." Klaus replied honestly.

"You're on the right track man." Sam said.

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After he left the reservation, he couldn't keep thoughts of what could happen to Bella away from his mind.

What if Edward or Alice managed to convince her to leave him for them? Why didn't he just compel them to leave her alone?

He knew why. It was because of Bella. Compelling people was manipulating them and it was wrong. She made him want to be a better man and so he didn't compel Ginger and Pixie.

When his watch finally showed him it was an appropriate time to go and get her, he jumped in his car.

He still needed to give Carlisle Cullen a warning and to speak with Jasper about Kol and Rebekah. They were his friends and he needed to know they were daggered and would be freed soon.

As soon as he parked in front of the big house, he heard Ginger announcing his arrival and Carlisle warning him to behave. It's with a smirk on his face that he knocked on the door.

"Welcome Klaus. Please come on in." Carlisle said.

Klaus nodded and entered the house with as much arrogance as he could gather. He wanted to show them all that he was more important than they were. He knew it was immature but he didn't care. He didn't need the invitation to come in of course but he had manners after all and he figured that coming in without being invited wouldn't be very polite.

"Thank you." He replied as Bella turned to him with a big smile and rushed in his arms.

"You're here! Today was so long away from you!" She said before they exchanged a chaste kiss on the lips.

"Oh, how cute! You too really look good together!" Emmett said with enthusiasm.

Edward growled in disapproval.

"Edward…" Carlisle warned his eldest companion.

"Come on Edward, you'd have to be blind not to see that they are perfect together!" Rosalie said as she rolled her eyes.

Klaus quickly got to see why Bella wanted to be friends with them. Minus Edward and Alice, the rest of the Cullen's where bearable, even nice. He could see himself becoming friends with some of them. Plus, knowing Carlisle would definitely be a good thing.

"I'm sorry I came early but the day was rather long away from my Bella." Klaus explained to Jasper.

"Don't worry, we totally understand." Jasper said.

"Yeah, I can barely keep away from Rosie for the one class we don't have together!" Emmett said, getting comfortable and inviting Klaus to seat also. The Original took his girlfriend on his lap as everyone sat down.

"Jasper mate, we need to talk about a few things. If you want, you can come over my place tonight." Klaus started.

"Sure." Jasper nodded.

Bella looked down and Klaus immediately understood why.

"Why don't you give me your cell phone number, I'll tell you when you can come later. I'm staying with Bella until she falls asleep."

Bella beamed at him.

"You didn't think I would forget did you Love?" Klaus whispered in her hear before he kissed her deeply, reminding her how much he care about her.

"Ah, young love! So romantic!" Esmee said.

"So when I stay the night it's creepy but when he does it's romantic!?" Edward exclaimed in anger.

"Klaus is staying because I asked him to. I want him there and Charlie is aware of it. You were sneaking in without me or anyone knowing it! It WAS creepy and stalker-ish!" Bella snapped at him with a warning look.

Edward looked down.

"So, in other matters, there is a storm planed for tomorrow and we're going to play baseball. We wanted to invite Bella to come and watch." Alice said.

"Of course you're welcome to come to!" Carlisle added gently.

"What do you think Bella?" Klaus asked her.

"It could be interesting…As long as all I have to do is watch." She replied.

"What time do you plan on playing?" Klaus asked Carlisle who told him the right place and the time they were planning on beginning their game.

"I have to meet up with someone right before but if Jasper comes and pick up Bella I'll join you later. I shouldn't be too long but just in case, I trust Jasper to keep her out of harm's way." Klaus said.

"Of course." Jasper promised.

"We should go now or Charlie will wonder where we are and he might try to cook. I don't think the kitchen would survive that!" Bella said.

"You're right." Klaus replied with a chuckle.

They said their goodbyes and went into his car.

"So, how was it?" he asked her after starting his car.

"Good. I like Carlisle, Jasper, Esmee, Rosalie and Emmett. Emmett is like the older brother I always begged my mother for but never got."

"I'm glad you're happy about this." He replied as he patted her knew.

"About Rosalie I was wondering… Is there anyway she could have children? Like a spell or something?" Bella asked.

"I really don't know." Klaus frowned. When he saw just how much Bella cared he added "The person I have to see tomorrow is a witch who's the head of a big and powerful coven… I'll ask her if she knows of a way… But I'll be even later… You'll be okay with this?" he asked her.

"Of course. I know you'll be only a phone call away." She reassured him with a soft smile.

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Soon, they arrived at her house.

Charlie was already there and had ordered some pizza.

They sat with him and after catching up on each other's day the pizza arrived.

"So Billy will be able to walk now?" Charlie asked him after he told them of his trip at the reservation.

"I don't know. It worked on Emily but she's human. Billy carries the gene that makes shifters so it might not work... I think he's planing on drinking it tonight..." Klaus said.

"It makes sense... He falls asleep and wake up when the blood worked his purpose. He don't have to worry for hours about it working or not. He'll know when he wakes up." Bella added.

"True." Charlie nodded.

He wanted his best friend to be happy and made a mental note to call him the next day.

"Did you take the time to call Renee?" Charlie asked her.

"Oops! I'll do it right now! Save me some Pizza!" She exclaimed, shooting right up and getting her cellphone out.

"Bella finally! I was so worried!" Renee said after answering on the second ring.

"Sorry for not calling sooner mom... I got side tracked." Bella replied, eyeing Klaus discretely while he laughed with Charlie. It sent a warm feeling in her heart to see them this way.

"I guess that's what young love does to anyone... How are things with you and Klaus? Your father refused to tell me anything!" Renee said in a slightly frustrating tone.

"Everything is great. We're dating but taking things slow... He and Charlie are getting along perfectly." The young girl replied while Klaus winked her way warmly.

"That's great! I knew your father would like him too!" Renee exclaimed.

"So, how are things going with you and Phil on the road?" Bella asked, willing to drift the subject away from her.

"Oh, everything is just perfect!" Renee exclaimed before she started explaining everything they had done in the last few days.

Before they hung up, Renee added:

"And don't forget to have safe sex!"

"Mom, it's not like that yet!" Bella replied, blushing.

"Yet? You're thinking about it then! My little girl is growing up! I'm so happy that you're finally interested in boys honey."

"Not boys mom, just Klaus." Bella reminded her mother, trying to get the conversation away from sex since she knew Klaus could hear. She was relieved when she saw him talking with Charlie, acting like he didn't hear anything.

"Well, as long as you're happy honey. Listen, I have to go now, Phil is waiting for me. We have a dinner with someone important... Call me again soon okay?"

"Of course mom."

They said their good byes and Bella was finally able to hang up and eat a couple of slices of Pizza.

"You want me to re-heat them for you Love?" Klaus asked her after she sat down.

"No, that's fine. Thanks." She smiled at him.

They spent the night all three of them watching a comedy on TV and Klaus loved the feeling of belonging he had whenever he was with them. Charlie also like Klaus, it was almost like having a son.

When the movie was over, Bella declared that she was tired and went to bed, followed by Klaus who snuggled up to her until she fell asleep and watched her talking. He absolutly loved to hear her say his name or how much she loved him in her dreams. It warmed his dead heart and made him love her even more every time.

Klaus only left her when she was done talking. Before he left her room however, he left her a note saying he loved her and would see her the next day. He left his jacket behind so she could wear it to school. He knew she loved doing that.

He went back to his place and texted Jasper the address of his place, telling him he was waiting for him.

So, how was this chapter?

I mixed what should have been two chapters just for you, to thank you for all the love you've given me and this story so far.

As you've guessed, the James incident is coming...and Klaus will be late coming since he needs to meet a witch... Will the Cullen take Bella away? What will happen?

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