Chapter Thirty Five

Peter

The others were mighty relieved when they found out the fighting was over and impressed when I explained how Bella had spoken to the guardians leader.

"He probably thought as she's such a young girl he should humour her."

I turned my attention to Edward's mate,

"Are you really as thick as he is or are you doing it to make him feel better? I very much doubt Bella's youth had anything to do with the outcome"

She looked at me scathingly,

"You know I heard you were an ignorant oaf but I thought I'd reserve judgement until we met. Now I know it's all true."

I just laughed,

"Lady you don't have the faintest idea, but now its safe to leave why don't you and super ass here fuck off. Before I throw you out that is"

Edward was about to answer, outrage on his face but she put a hand to his chest to stop him,

"Don't bother Edward, he isn't worth the effort. Lets go, I'm sure we can find somewhere more fitting to stay."

They didn't even bother to say goodbye to the others, well he didn't get the chance. She put her arm through his and almost dragged him from the house.

Carlisle

I wondered if Alice had seen the type of person Belisama was, if so she hadn't warned us and I had to say I didn't like the woman at all. Edward could be challenging but she took haughty and self-assured to a whole new level! Esme groaned,

"Do you think he's going to want to live with us Carlisle only I'm not at all sure I can cope with that one."

"Rather you than me"

"Thank you Peter for those few kind words, but she is awful isn't she?"

Rose and Emmett came over hand in hand,

"I think we're about ready to go home but please tell us she's not joining the family. I don't think I could stand her for too long"

"We all feel the same way don't we Carlisle?"

I hesitated, I hated the thought of losing Edward altogether but the thought of his mate in the house full time filled even me with trepidation,

"We'll see. They might want a place of their own Rose."

"We can only hope"

Bella

We saw Edward and Belissama leave as we walked back and it looked as if they weren't best pleased from the dirty looks they threw in the direction of the house.

"I wonder who pushed a thorn up her ass."

"Peter I should think. It looks like his handiwork"

When we got back inside we found Rose and Emmett, Carlisle and Esme, preparing to leave. Esme came over and took my hands,

"Once more all I can say is that I am very sorry for our attitude and I hope this goes a short way towards making amends. We thought it would be better if we left now but you are always welcome to visit and I hope one day perhaps you will Bella"

Carlisle shook my hand while Rose and Emmett hugged me. I would miss those two but I couldn't find it in my heart to forgive the other two. They were the "adults" in the house and they should have refused to leave when Edward suggested it but they didn't so I watched them go in silence Jasper staying by my side my hand in his. After they'd gone Charlie came to speak to us,

"I've been thinking Bella. For now I'm not safe for you to be around and your blood upsets me so Garrett suggested I might like to travel with him for a while, just until you get around to becoming a vampire too. I know you'll be safe with Jasper to look after you. What do you think?"

I nodded,

"It sounds like a good idea dad. Its not as if we wont be meeting up again. You'll always be in my life now."

"And you Jasper. Thank you for offering to save me but don't think that gives you the right to do as you please with my daughter."

"I wont Charlie but I do love her and I intend asking her to marry me, with your blessing of course."

I was staggered, marry him? I held my breath waiting for dad to answer him,

"Marry her? I think you should take a bit of time before you go that far, you might change your mind and Bella would get hurt."

"I wont Charlie. Sooner or later you'll come across your own mate and then you'll understand but I'm willing to wait as long as Bella wants me to."

"Fair enough but Bella, be sure. I don't want you ending up like me. Which reminds me where does your mother think you are?"

"I've no idea. I didn't have time to leave a note for Mary so I think she'll guess I've just taken off. Mum and I had a big row about Tim, my boyfriend, and she flew back to Florida so she probably doesn't even know I'm missing."

"I think you should contact her, and Mary. Let them know you're OK"

"I will dad"

I was sad to see him leave but I knew I had all the time in the world, he would still be here.

Jasper

I had wanted to speak to Bella first but Charlie's announcement spurred me on and I was relieved he didn't throw his hands up in horror, just as I was relieved Bella's emotions had been surprise and joy. I knew how she felt about me, I could feel it like a warmth wrapped around my body and mind, a feeling so wonderful I couldn't put it into words. We were alone in the house except for Peter, Charlotte, and Darius, and he was the next to leave,

"Major its been a pleasure. If you ever need a hand again just let me know, you throw a good battle. Peter, Charlotte, thanks for your hospitality and Bella. It was a privilege to see your gift at work. I'm sure we'll meet again one day. For now, goodbye"

Peter looked at Charlotte who eyed him warily,

"What?"

"Peter don't start anything"

"Me? Why would I start anything? Why don't you help Bella make a shopping list, if she's staying that is."

He looked at me and I nodded,

"I think we'll take you up on your kind invitation"

Bella looked at me unsure, she'd heard the undertones in our voices but I winked and she allowed herself to be led into the kitchen, Charlotte shutting the door firmly behind the two of them.

Peter rubbed his chin thoughtfully then before I could react he punched me straight in the mouth. I didn't put a hand up to save myself, I owed him at least this much for what I'd said about him.

"Next time you call me a coward I'll rip your fucking head off, got it Major?"

"Got it Peter"

"Good, now come on, I need to hunt and I want to talk to you about this human girl."

We went out together and I knew the subject of my words was now closed and forgotten. The punch had hurt but not as much as the words had hurt my friend and I would remember not to treat him like that again, I valued his friendship too highly to risk throwing it away again.