Originally, this was a cute little one-shot

Originally, this was a cute little one-shot. Now it's gonna be a story. And it's dedicated to renabear.

Summary: Bella and Jasper are left alone...and sparks start to fly, as the saying goes. Edward and the family come back, and things have changed...Bella and Jasper are falling in love...but so are Edward and Alice...what's this about Jake? And the Volturri too? Uh oh.

Thank you to those who have stuck with me this far. Again, sorry for the hiatus. I'll explain why at the end of the chapter…

Disclaimer- I own Edward and Jasper, and that's it……………OKAY, fine! I don't really own anything, except in my fantasies…heehee…

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Talking

EDWARD'S POV

Everyone knew that the talk had been a long time in coming. Even if I couldn't read Bella's thoughts, I could sense that she knew too.

I wondered if Bella was going to tell me she didn't love me anymore.

I knew Jasper needed to tell Alice it was over, especially if he was planning on asking Bella to marry him.

And I knew that I would have to tell Bella I was more in love with Alice then her. Because I did still love her. Like a sister.

And I was sure Alice knew exactly how everything was going to go because I was almosy sure she had seen it all. Or at least most of it.

I wanted to know what Alice and Jasper, and Bella most of all, were thinking. But it was as if I was suddenly deaf. It was very odd, not being able to hear a rush of voices. Even when I wasn't listening, they were there. A soft murmer, a load roar, depending on how many other people there were. But now…nothing.

"Okay. I just want to sort of…even the field. Okay? So I'm blocking you three completely. Any arguments?" Bella asked as she and Jasper sat down near us. I shok my head, and Alice followed suit. "Good." She said, and smiled.

For a while, we sat there. It was extremely awkward…and then the air lifted and I felt suddenly calm and serene, ready for anything.

"No fiar! How come Jasper gets to use his powers?" Alice asked suddenly.

I laughed.

Jasper frowned. "Because. I can't see into the future or read people's thoughts. I just make sure no one gets mad or akward." He said. Bella nodded.

"Is that okay?" She asked. I nodded and Alice nodded relunctantly.

"So…" Jasper and I began at the same time.

We looked at each other and chuckled.

"You first, Jasper." I said poliltely.

He nodded. "Alice…I stil love you. But, not in the way I ised to, or the way I thought I did. I love Bella now." He said.

Alice nodded.

"That's okay Jsper. I mean, its only fiar. I love Edward. I mean, really love him, you know?" She said, snuggling into my chest.

Jasper smiled softly.

"Edward, I…I want you to know that I'm sorry. For kissing Jasper while I was still supposed to be marrying you. I really am sorry. I love you still, but as an older brother. I…" She stopped, seemingly unsure of what else to say.

I smiled the crooked smile I kenw was her favorite. "I understand Bella. Really I do. And I feel the same about you. You're like a sister. And I absolutely adore you, Alice." I said as she elbowed me in the ribs to make sure I didn't forget her.

Suddenly I could here Alice's thoughts, fast and happy, and Jasper's, not so fast but still happy. And then a third voice I didn't recognize at all.

'I'm glad everything worked out.' My eyes opened and I looked at Bella.

Her eyes were wide too. 'I dropped the barrier entirely…Can you hear my thoughts Edward?' I nodded to her unspoken question.

"Yeah." I said.

Then they were gone. "Sorry Edward. It took some effort to keep it down all the way." She said, smiling sheepishly.

"So Jasper…guess this means we're nto married anymore." Alice chirped cheerfully.

Jasper laughed. "Well…I think several countries would argue that…but yeah, guess not." He said, hoslign Bella close.

"Come on Alice…I think we should leave them alone." I said, reading Jasper's thoughts.

"You must have read my mind!" She said, and thben she got up. "Catch me if you can!" She shouted, and then she took off at her fastest.

I laughed and took off after her, leaving my brother and my ex-fiance alone.

JASPER'S POV

I smiled softly at the retreating forms of Edward and Alice.

Bella sighed quietly.

"Bella?" I asked.

"Yes Jasper?" She said.

"I love you Bella." I said.

She laghed and kissed my cheek. "I love you too Jasper."

For a moment we stared into each other's eyes.

Then I leaned forward and kssed her. She kissed me back.

God, I loved her. I realized that I never wanted to be away from her, ever. I wanted her by my side as we faced eternity.

And damn anyone who tried to stop me.

"Isabella Marie Swan, would you do me the honor of marrying me?" I asked as we broke apart.

She gasped. "Yes! A thousand times yes! Oh Jasper, I love you!" She cried, throwing her arms around my neck.

I laughed and hugged her close to me as well. My sweet Bella…my sweet Bella…

A/N Okay, the proposal was kinda sudden, wasn't it?? Anyway, I'm thinking of maybe…five more chapters maximum.

Anyway, the reason I took so long; my internet connection is being finicky. Which means even if I hit upload, it doesn't upload. Ugh.

Anyway, hope you enjoyed this. I'm planning the wedding right now.

Found my paper, finally.

A taste of the next chapter…

"Mom, Dad, I need to tell you something…" I said nervously.

"Is it about your new look?" Renee asked. I nodded.

"Yeah. You might not believe me, but the Cullens and I are vampires." I said softly, waiting to hear their responses.