A/N: Another short chapter, but this is just to make up for my negligence in updating. I can't believe I've been able to update twice this week, though! *happy dance*

After leaving Antonio in the kitchen so I could freshen-up from the trip home, I was met by Jasper in my room.

"He doesn't like me," Jasper said, leaning against my dresser.

"Nonsense!" I replied, walking into my bathroom. "What gives you that idea?"

"Well, he seemed a bit…jealous." Jasper finally settled on the last word.

I scoffed, running a brush through my hair. "Why the hell would he be jealous of you?"

"Well," Jasper said, lazily strolling into the bathroom without my consent. "He seemed pretty interested in the fact that I knew about your powers."

"Well, that's Antonio," I responded. "He's always been interested in my life. He feels…possessive of me, but not in a crazy way," I added hastily. "He's concerned about me."

Jasper nodded, taking the brush from me and slowly running it through my hair. "I think he feels as though I'm intruding on his territory."

"I'm guessing I'm the territory, right?"

When Jasper smirked, I glared. "I can date whoever I want!"

"Tell him that," Jasper said.

"I will. At dinner tonight. And you better be on your best behavior!" I growled.

Jasper quickly spun my around so that I was pressed between the sink and him. "Now, Gwendolyn," he said, leaning in seductively close, "Aren't I always?"

Later that night I crashed onto my bed in a defeated huff. "Worst…Dinner…Ever. And I didn't think it could get any worse than that first one at your house!" I muttered into the bedspread.

"I thought it went well," Jasper said, sitting next to me on my bed. "This one, I mean; the one with the family was just awkward."

I laughed, giving up my moodiness. I rolled over and saw Jasper smiling. "Very true. But this one was…" I couldn't find the right word.

"What was so bad about it?" Jasper asked.

I sat up. "Let's see, there was awkwardly telling Antonio that the two of us would be sharing a room, thus freeing up the guest room for his use-"

"He brought that on himself," Jasper pointed out. "He asked."

"There was me having to cover for your apparent appetite, or lack thereof," I continued.

"Comes with dating a vampire," Jasper said. "And it's your fault you're not telling him the truth."

"So this is all my fault?" I asked incredulously.

Jasper looked away for a second, and I groaned, throwing myself back against the bed. "How can I tell him that my boyfriend was not only destined for me, but served in the Civil War? Oh, and to top it off, Melody is dating a werewolf!"

"Technically, Seth and them are shape-shifters," Jasper said, making my irritation grow.

"I don't care if they're pixies! Antonio will have a fit!"

"Well," Jasper started, laying down next to me, "How did you tell him you were a witch?"

I sighed, calling back the memory. "I…might have…started yelling at him…And the curtains on the windows…"

"Yes?" Jasper pressed.

"Caught on fire."

Jasper laughed. "Why does that not surprise me?"

I lightly hit him. "Well, Antonio freaked out. He tried to run out of the room, but I shut the door from six feet away. I had a hell of a time calming him down."

"I bet." Jasper was clearly amused. "And what would his reaction be if you told him about me?"

"He would probably get out the crucifixes and garlic," I laughed. "But then he would see what a kind, polite, non-threatening vampire you are." As an afterthought, I added, "Who's pretty hot, too."

Jasper quickly pinned me underneath of him and kissed me. "Just like he learned that you're a pretty, intelligent witch?" he asked. "With a mean-streak?" he added cheekily.

"Oh, yes," I said, and captured his lips once more.

A/N: Please review! I've gotten so few reviews for past chapters, and that makes me feel like no one's reading. So reviews? Pretty please with Jasper on top? ;)