BPOV

Every time I shut my eyes all I see is the beach with red eyes glaring at me from far away and with Jasper out hunting at the moment, I know I won't be getting any sleep tonight. Looking at the clock beside the bed, it reads three in the morning making me groan. Throwing off the covers, I grab a change of clothes and go into the bathroom to take a shower. I let the hot water rush over my entire body, refusing the let my eyes slip close for too long. By the time I get out, the water has run cold and after getting dressed, I make my way down to the living room where I curl up on the couch to watch some TV. Not long after, I feel my body slowly lose its fight in staying awake as my eyes close shut on their own accord.

Blood.

Blood everywhere.

Blood in the sand, in the water, all over Edwards face, and I am covered in even more blood. I try to wipe my hands off frantically but to no avail. Sobs rack through my body as Edward stalks closer towards me. Fear radiates off of my body as I realize I am stuck in the same spot unable to move my feet.

"Come on, darlin'," I hear Jasper saying as he shakes me awake.

I gasp as I shoot straight up, colliding into Jaspers chest from his close proximity and bury my face in his chest breathing in his scent to help calm myself down. Jasper's arms wrap securely around me, pulling me against his body as I wrap my own arms around his waist tightly. Tears threaten to spill over for the umpteenth time within twenty-four hours. I'm so tired of the nightmares. I'm tired of the tears.

"It's okay, darlin'," Jasper whispers softly, rubbing my back gently before lifting me up bridal style and walks through the house up to our bedroom. "I'm going to take a quick shower," Jasper says as he lays me in bed, covering me up with the comforter.

When I don't release my hands from behind his shirt, Jasper gently pries my fingers free of his clothing and kisses each knuckle before placing my hands down in my lap. Looking up, I notice how disheveled Jasper looks from his hunt, so I nod slightly, sinking back into the pillows. Without hesitating, Jasper quickly grabs a change of clothes and is in the bathroom with the water running in no time at all. Not even five minutes pass by before Jasper is sliding into bed and under the covers, pulling me against his body. Instantly I roll onto my side, pressing my face against his chest and breathe him in deeply.

"Get anything good?" I ask after a little while, looking up from under my eye lashes as I trace small patterns along his shoulder absentmindedly.

A small smile appears as his hand makes its way through my hair, gently untangling some of my curls as he goes. "Just a couple of deer and a bear. Nothing special," he tells me, pressing his lips against my forehead. "You should get some sleep, darlin'."

I shake my head slightly, "I don't want to sleep."

"Peter and Char will be here in a couple days' time," Jasper informs me, making me perk up a bit. "They stopped back in Forks to gather some of our belongings…"

"Will we be able to go back?" I ask quietly, my stomach suddenly churning in thought of ever going back to Charlie's house and not have him there sitting in his chair with a beer in his hand.

"Of course. Whenever you're ready, darlin'. Just let me know and we get on the first flight out on a private jet," Jasper says, shifting his body so that he is completely laying down on his side, pulling my body against his.

I'm not sure how much time passes before I am starting to doze off and Jasper is gently rubbing my back as he hums softly. Rolling onto my stomach, I let his touch lull me to sleep as his humming relaxes me even more.

ONE YEAR LATER

"Come on, sugar," Charlotte says as she takes my hand in her own. "The boys are going out so that leaves me and you to do whatever for a few hours. We're gonna go and spend our day looking for whatever we can get our hands on."

I raise an eyebrow towards her as I finish my salad. "Didn't we just go shopping though?" I question just as I hear Jasper and Peter bickering like an old married couple making me smile while Char simply rolls her eyes.

"We won't be shopping for furniture this time though. I could use an update to my clothing collection, and I know you sure as hell could too," Char states as if it's the most obvious thing in the world. "The boys will be gone until late tonight anyways so there really isn't any reason to stay home all day," She all but begs.

"Fine. You win. But you can't make me eat alone if we are going to be out passed dinner time," I smile widely just as she groans. "Fair is fair," I tell her as I hop down from the chair and dispose of my empty salad container.

The boys walk into the kitchen to say goodbye as I grab myself a water out of the fridge and take a drink. Jasper wraps his hands around my hips and hoists me up so that I am eye level with him. Wrapping my legs around his waist as my arms make their way around his shoulders.

"Hey," I smile widely.

"Hey yourself," Jasper smiles, pecking my lips quickly. "You going to be okay with Char for a bit?"

I nod. "Of course. Unless you know something that I don't?"

Jasper shakes his head all the while seeming to try to hide a smirk so as I go to comment on it, his mouth covers mine. All coherent thoughts go out the window, much as he planned, I am sure, but my mouth moves against his on its own accord. Before we can get too carried away however, Peter clears his throat making Jasper wave his hand to try to get him to go away. I can't help but laugh and pull away but Jasper just growls pulls me right back to his mouth, tightening his hold around my waist. His tongue darts out and seeks entrance that I take a small joy in denying as I know Peter will simply start saying vulgar things to make me embarrassed.

I pull away shaking my head. "You know just as well as I do that Peter will come up with some ammunition if you keep ignoring him," I say.

"She's right you know!" Peter says. "Remember the last time when we walked in on you guys going at it on the couch and- "

"No need for the reminder, Peter!" I snap at him earning a laugh that gets a loud smack in return.

Jasper curses softly as he reluctantly slides me down his body until my feet touch the tile floor. "We should be back before you go to sleep," He tells me.

"Come on, I have plans tonight after we return," Peter says wiggling his eyebrows earning an eye roll from me and another loud smack from Char.

"From the sounds of it Peter, you won't be getting anything tonight," Jasper tells him.

"Damn Bella! You look hot!" Char all but cat calls from half-way across the store as she brings me a jean jacket to go with the black sundress I picked out.

Grabbing the jacket from her hand, I slip it on and go look in the mirror to see how it looks. Even I have to say, I look pretty damn good in the outfit. My cowboy boots that Jasper got me after we moved to Texas definitely compliment and pull everything together. Char smiles as she comes back with a few more outfits for me to try on and some for herself as well. An hour later we are checking out and making our way out of the store and to a small restaurant across the street.

"Peter and I are thinking about going on a trip soon," Charlotte says casually as I begin to eat my burger.

"For how long?" I question slightly disappointed with her confession.

"Peter doesn't know yet, but I don't think for long. I think we are going to make our way to New Orleans though. We haven't been there for a while and the night life is fantastic," She tells me. "You and Jasper haven't had any alone time for a while, right?"

I shrug slightly but nod at the same time. "Yeah I guess so. It'll just be weird without you guys around," I say truthfully.

"We'll always be a phone call away, sugar," Char pats my hand gently. "Now hurry up, we've got a couple more stores before we head back home."

By six in the evening, we are carrying our bags into the house and to our bedrooms to put everything away. After hanging everything, I grab a change of clothes and head to the shower. I don't bother in taking my time so within ten minutes, I am finished and am stepping out and getting dressed. By the time I step back into the bedroom the door opens up to reveal Jasper walking in. Naturally, my stomach fills with butterflies as I lay eyes on him and he doesn't waste any time to make his way over to me.

"Did you have a good time with Charlotte?" He asks as he scoops me up and lays me on the bed before kicking off his shoes and crawling up my body, placing soft wet kissing here and there along the way.

JPOV

I inhale Bella's scent as I make my way to settle between her legs, kissing the exposed skin on her shoulder. Bella forms goosebumps due to the coldness of my skin making me smile as she shivers involuntarily. Her hands make their way through my hair, massaging my scalp gently and in turn makes me feel as if I could be covered in my own goosebumps.

"Yeah," She tells me. "Char said her, and Peter will be going away soon."

Everything tells me that she is a bit disappointed, I understand since her and Char got pretty close in the short time that they've known one another. Even her and Peter have their own banter, much like Emmett and herself. Being in the same house for a year with my brother and sister and having a routine is what helped Bella the most I believe; especially after what Edward had done not only to her, but to her father.

"They'll come back, darlin'," I reply, placing a chaste kiss on her lips. "This is the longest they've been in one place in a little while. Besides, I think I would like to have my way with you anytime I want without getting caught on the couch again," I smirk, playfully biting her bottom lip.

A small moan emits from Bella just as her lust spikes making me smile as I decide to pull her bottom lip between my teeth and gently suck. Bella's hands tug on my hair, pulling me closer lust hitting me in waves as her arousal starts to form. I groan softly at the sweet smell that is Bella, shifting my body so that can trail my hand down her cotton pajamas. Thrusting my tongue into her warm mouth, I let out a groan. A tugging on my shirt grabs my attention, which I discard immediately after leaning up. Bella's eye's roam my torso before she sits up, pushing against my chest to lay me on my back and after I do as she wants, she is quickly climbing on top of me straddling my hips. My hands automatically get placed on her hips as she leans down, placing hot wet kisses on every scar she can see, slowly trailing down my torso and stopping at the edge of my jeans.

Crawling down more, Bella quickly unbuttons and unzips my jeans, tugging them down along with my boxers before kicking them down the rest of the way with her foot where I fling them somewhere at the end of the bed. Before I can reach for her, she has my member in her mouth making me groan. I'm completely lost in everything Bella that all too soon I am pulling a protesting human away from me and switching positions.

The night ends with us both panting, coming down from our highs as I drag the covers over Bella, pulling her close to my chest. Once our breathing returns to normal, we lay there in silence simply enjoying one another.

"Bella?" I say quietly just as she is starting to fall asleep.

"Mm?" She mumbles, trying to muster up some energy to respond.

"Marry me," I request.

Quicker than what I thought she could move; she shoots up and twists to look at me. "What?"

A/N: Sorry guys, everything is pretty hectic and with now a newborn in the mix, it's been completely exhausting. I'll try to do better in updating and not going so long without updating even if it means shorter chapters.