Sorry about the long wait. Had terrible writer's block. But I hope you'll enjoy the chapter. Only a couple more chapters until I finish it. So it won't be long before you're shot of me :). Any questions please ask! :)

Parties and A New Start

'Hey' a whisper from the door breathed. I turned around sharply, still not used to being sneaked up on. Jasper was standing there looking at me in concern. 'Sorry I didn't mean to scare you' Jasper smiled, and I sighed.

'When is it going to end?' I asked quietly. 'You need to give yourself time' Jasper comforted, wrapping his arms around me. 'I've only got two weeks Jasper. I can't do it in time for being back on the job' I growled, frustrated with myself. 'Bella, take your time okay. Nobody cares, they just want you to be okay' he whispered, kissing her.

I let it drop, knowing that Jasper would have something to say. 'Do we really have to go to the party?' I asked, shaking my head. 'Come on, anyway it's not for you remember' he teased. I chuckled, swatting his arm. 'You know for a fact that it is. It's just held in the name of Alice, Edward, Rose and Emmett's graduation party' I smirked. 'Exactly' he muttered, kissing her head.

'I don't even know what to wear, I'm all in casts and bandages. God why am I even bothering' I snarled, throwing off my dress. Jasper watched as I let my anger out, pushing clothes out of the way in my closet. 'Don't just stand there, either get me out of it or help me' I ordered him.

Jasper sighed and stilled my movements. 'Babe, where are your white tights?' he asked gently. I sighed and threw them at his face. He caught them and he poked his tongue out. 'They'll cover up your bandages and scars' he told me. I smiled, he was actually right about that one. 'Have you been shopping for a dress?' he wondered, looking through my closet.

'Yeah of course because I can really enter a crowded place at the moment' I said sarcastically. He rolled his eyes and went to his side of the room. He started to rummage through that. 'What are you doing?' I breathed, as his head disappeared.

Jasper's blonde curls bounced back into view. 'Here it's my T-Shirt. It's a bit big on me so it'll be massive on you. Wear it tonight' he mumbled, face colouring slightly. It was a simple black button down T-Shirt. But it still melted my heart. 'Thank you Jasper' I whispered, going on my tip toes to kiss his cheek.

I put on what he had suggested, my body still protested like hell. But I ignored it when I saw the way Jasper was looking at me. 'You look beautiful' he breathed, hands trailing to my hips. 'Ah Ah Jasper, we have a party to go to' I giggled, stepping out of his grip. I slipped on some stilettos and walked out the room, sending a wink to Jasper.

'Jazz I can't do it' I muttered, nearing our parents house. 'You can love' he murmured against my ear. I really couldn't, there was so many people in there. Nearly everyone from our year, eager to see into the Cullen's house. 'Can we just go home?' I asked, turning to face him. 'Come on, I know you can do this. Don't let them win Bella, or it will all be for nothing' he soothed, gripping my hand. I nodded and knocked on the door.

Esme answered, dressed in a floral dress. 'Bella' she smiled, hugging me gently. 'Hi mom' Jasper drawled, sarcastically. Esme laughed and pulled her son into a tight grip. 'I think the others are looking for you' she told them, letting them past.

Rosalie came up to us first. "Well done!" she congratulated. I smiled nervously, gripping her in a hug. "Thanks" I breathed, trying to push down my emotions. "You look beautiful Issy!" Alice squealed, kissing my cheek. I smiled, glad that I had them. Emmett hugged me fiercely which made me wince. Edward however gave me a gentle hug. "Welcome Issy" he greeted and I nodded at him in thanks.

"How am I doing?" I asked them. "Well, you are doing brilliantly. You can't even tell you were in hospital" Alice assured. "Thanks Alice" I mumbled as Jasper tensed up. It wasn't just me that was effected. "Lets get a drink" I suggested, pulling him over to a large punch bowl.

"Are you okay?" I questioned, rubbing his arm. He let himself relax. "I can feel eyes on me. I know it's just kids but..." he trailed off. I nodded and put some punch into cups. Jasper sniffed it suspiciously. I laughed, "do you think I would drug you and have my wicked way" I teased. He smiled, leaning down to kiss me passionately. "It's not you, but it's spiked. Neither of us can have any" Jasper sighed, putting the cup down. I frowned and brought him closer.

"Hey Issy, can I have this dance?" Mike wondered, holding out a hand for me. I looked to Jasper nervously. He kissed my head and let go of my waist. "Just relax, I'm watching him" he assured quietly. I nodded and took his hand.

"So Bella, how you feeling after your car accident?" Mike asked as he twirled me around the dance floor. "Fine, I'm still a bit sore" I replied.

The school had been told I was in a car accident with Jasper. Jasper walked out with a few minor cuts and bruises. Unless you counted the broken ribs and cheek bone that was still healing. I still had a few broken ribs and my broken limbs was healing nicely. The wound on my stomach had left a big scar, but it was healing. Something that I was glad about.

"I'm glad that you're better Bella. Really, I kept asking Emmett how you was everyday" he said. "Mike, you do know that Emmett doesn't like you" I smiled, shaking my head. "Yeah well he told me you was in pretty bad shape" he shrugged. I rolled my eyes, just typical of Emmett to say I was weak.

"Well I'm better now Mike" I grimaced as Mike lay a hand on my waist. Flashes of that time in the house burned in my mind. "That's good, I really missed you when you were away Bella" Mike said sincerely. "Thanks Mike" I nodded, hoping the song would end pretty soon.

"May I cut in?" Jasper asked behind me. "Certainly Jasper" Mike sighed, looking at me wistfully. Jasper shook his head and took me into his arms. "You looked pretty bored" Jasper smiled, kissing my forehead. "I think you're looking for the word extremely" I laughed, resting my head on his chest.

"How are you feeling?" I asked him. "Not bad, it still twinges but I'm coming off the tablets" Jasper shrugged. "Have you told Carlisle?" I frowned. "Nope, but I'm not planning on seeing him until I'm fully healed" Jasper shrugged. "Jasper, you know he'll find out through your prescriptions" I sighed. "What can he really do to me Bella?" Jasper raised an eyebrow. I sighed and gave into him.

"How are we going to tell Esme we're not moving back in?" I worried. Jasper laughed, "Bella, I think she has a pretty good idea of what's going on" Jasper smiled. I blushed and shook my head. "I'm glad she's not sad" I sighed. "She's always said that out of all her children we were the most mature" Jasper assured. "Even before Edward?" I gasped. "Alice can be a bad influence" Jasper grinned. Oh the little pixie could be!

"Can we go now?" I groaned. "We've only just got here Bella. Remember this is for the others not us" Jasper muttered, kissing my head. "I just get nervous" I sighed. "It's understandable but I think Esme would strike the fear into everyone if they didn't stay for more than a couple of hours" Jasper said. "You're probably right" I agreed.

"Pleased with the turn out?" I asked Edward. "You know they only want to look at our house. And we are the Cullens. The popular people" Edward smiled wryly. "Hmm! If they knew about the things we got up to" I laughed. "What you and Jasper get up to you mean. The rest of the family is relatively normal. Apart from Emmett" he chuckled, taking a sip of his beer.

"Hey that is my brother!" I pointed out. "So? He's mine too" Edward shrugged. "Hey Bella, you ready to go?" Jasper asked, coming over, Alice on his heels. "Sure" I smiled, taking his hand. Alice whispered something in Jasper's ear. "Go away evil harpy!" Jasper groaned, shoving her lightly.

"I think we should get everyone a leaving present" I murmured, tracing patterns on Jasper's chest. "Hmm!" he mumbled, stroking my hair. "Jasper! Pay attention" I giggled. He rolled me over before kissing me softly.

"I've got this for you" Jasper whispered, handing me over a white envelope. "What is it?" I frowned, looking at him curiously. "Opening it will give you a good idea" Jasper laughed. I opened it gently, wondering what the hell Jasper had planned.

Dear Isabella,

I am so very sorry for everything that has happened to you. You have suffered many losses that adults will never understand. I realise this is all a bit of a shock for you. I am writing this minutes before Jasper will enter the room. You have quite a catch there.

Isabella, as your mentor I am extremely proud of the agent and the woman you have become. Know that you have and always will be a daughter to me. That is why I am retiring you. We both know the evils of this world and I do not wish for you to see anymore.

In this envelope you will find $750,000 for the mission. I know it is more than normal but I feel you have suffered enough. Also there is a little bit extra. Yes I know there is $1,000,000 in there. That is my personal payment to you. After all I may never see you again. Something which is truly heartbreaking. And there is a credit card with compensation money for your sister. This is to be split equally between you and Emmett.

So, I hope you all the best and wish for you to visit me fortnightly. I know that Carlisle and his wife will do anything in their power to make sure you're safe and looked after. A chance to be a proper family. If they don't, well you know where to find me. All my love and hope for the future.

Mr Peterson

"Jasper! When did you visit him?" I breathed, staring at the letter. "About 6 weeks ago" Jasper smiled. "I thought I told you I didn't want to give up my job" I murmured. "I've seen how hard it has been for you. I know you don't want to continue this life" Jasper sighed, looking up at our bedroom ceiling.

"What if I still wanted to carry on?" I asked him. "You don't do you?" he gasped, eyes quickly meeting mine. "Of course not, I do want a normal life. I just wished you had told me" I sighed, getting up out of bed. "I wanted it to be a surprise" Jasper smiled. "Well it was a very nice one" I grinned, getting dressed. "Hey, don't I get a reward?" Jasper smirked. "Later" I assured, heading out the room.

"Where did you go this morning?" Jasper asked, handing her some coffee. "Oh I went to the bank to put the money in Emmett's bank account. Then afterwards I began looking for jobs and I found one" I beamed. "Really? Where at?" Jasper wondered, lifting her feet to place them on his lap.

"Old Macready's place" I told him. "The café! Where we had our first kiss!" Jasper gasped. "The very same" I confirmed, sipping my beverage. "But Bella it's so rubbish! I mean you can be anything you want" Jasper gaped. I smiled, stroking his cheek. "Jasper people could come after me, so for the time being I'm lying low. It's only until I graduate" I assured him.

"Make sure if you feel anything hurting you stop. I mean it Bella! One twinge and you go home!" he growled. "Of course dear!" I rolled my eyes, he should know full well I wasn't going to do that.