Bella

I was comfortable. So comfortable that I didn't want to move. But, there was a light and it was ruining everything for me. I fluttered my eyes open slowly and blinked when I saw the blinding light of the sun. Damn, the sun was never out and when it wants to be, it messes up my perfect sleep.

Something was different. The air, my room, and…nakedness. Between my legs seemed to hurt when I tried to move a fraction and last night's events struck into my mind. When I got too close to Jasper, he seemed to snap, kissing me and having sex with me in the kitchen. I never thought I would loose my virginity to him, but I loved it. Every second of it.

But, if we had sex in the kitchen, why the hell was I in my bedroom?

I was about to turn over when I felt a strong arm slung carelessly around my waist and hips pressed into my ass. A blush covered my whole body and Jasper groaned from behind me, pushing closer to me so his erection could press closer. I couldn't contain the pathetic whimper that left my throat. His calloused hands brought my hips closer, and he whispered in my ear.

"You keep that up, darlin, and we'll never leave this bed." His voice was husky and my core set on fire. I moaned quietly as he was suddenly on top of me, his black eyes staring into mine. I parted my legs slowly, trying not wince, so he could get in between them.

"You're in pain." It wasn't a question.

"Just a little. It's nothing." I tried to convince him, but he ripped the white sheets right off me. I should've been embarrassed, but he was concerned. Dark round bruises were on the tops of my thighs and stomach, some on my hips. Jasper leaned away from me, boxers on his hips.

"I'm sorry, Bella." He apologized. I scooted closer to him, resting my head on his hard chest. He wrapped his arms around me.

"I'm not." I raised my lips to his and his tongue immediately swept across my mouth. I opened up with a sigh as he gripped my waist, pulling me closer. Abruptly, there was a small meow and Lucy jumped up, stepping in between us.

I laughed. Jasper pushed her away in annoyance and pushed her away, turning back to me, "Bella, if we do this, you have to know that I can't promise a lot…"

I silenced him with my lips, pushing my hands into his hair, "It's enough."

…

I giggled as Jasper wrapped his arms around my waist from behind, pulling me towards him. His lips sucked the sweet spot on my neck, running his tongue and teeth over to create a bright red spot.

Jacob's dark eyes darted back and forth between us, his eyebrows furrowed and his lips parted in slight surprise, "This is weird. Can you tell the story again?"

I scoffed, "No!" I grabbed his omelet off the black pan and put it on a plastic blue plate, sliding towards my werewolf friend. He frowned.

"But, Bells! I just want to know how you go from hating each other to fucking like bunnies! C'mon, cut a player some slack." He complained. I choked on my mint gum.

"Did you just say player?" Jasper chuckled, letting me go so he could start to clean the kitchen.

"Maaaybe." Jacob drew out the word in high voice, pouting out his lips and looking towards the ceiling.

"So, what's going on with Icky Vicky?" I asked as I leaned on my elbows on the counter. I didn't miss the look Jasper and Jacob exchanged, "What?"

Jacob dug into his omelet, refusing to look at me and Jasper glared at him. I raised a brow at him, "So, remember yesterday when I said that I tracked down a newborn?"

I nodded slowly, crossing my arms and glancing between them fretfully.

"Well, there have been more kills inIdaho,California,Oregon, andMontana. We know it'sVictoria." Jasper's face was serious and Jacob glanced towards him.

"She's creating an army." Jacob's voice was so serious, not his usual husky playful tone.

"Wait," I stopped them, shaking my head in disbelief, "An army of vampires?" Their silence told me, "Impossible."

"Nothing's impossible, Bells." Jacob chimed, finishing his omelet.

I ignored him, "What about Charlie? Renée? Are they going to be okay? Do we to call for help?" I was panicking; my chest was starting to hurt. I felt a wave of calm wash over my shield and I silently thanked Jasper.

Jacob snarled, his face scrunching up with anger, "What do you mean 'help'?"

I realized what I had said and a light blush colored my cheeks. They were both thinking about the Cullen's, "Jake…"

"He's not coming here." He snapped at me. Jasper growled.

"It might work. Edward's inJapanand hasn't heard anything from me so he won't be here. Maybe all we need is the rest." He suggested.

"They are all after Bella's scent. So…Bella sorry to tell you this, but you need a new shampoo." Jacob stared at me sympathetically.

I grew excited for some odd reason, "Can I dye my hair?"

My friend rolled his eyes; he was used to my changing hair, "Sure. Ooh, how about red this time?"

"Is this really the time to go all Gossip Girl?" Jasper huffed at us

Jake scoffed, "Gossip Girl was cancelled, like, thirteen years ago. We watch Bad Girls Club."

I burst into laughter as Jasper scowled and shook his head at Jake.

…

"Okay, just a few more. God, Bella. Take care of your hair, your split ends was like the fuckingGrand Canyon." Jacob complained as he finished drying my hair. I rolled my eyes behind my lids, "Okay, open your eyes now."

I fluttered them open and gasped at what I saw. My hair was fucking black! As black as fucking night!

"What the fuck, Jake!" I slapped his arm and he frowned, "My hair is black!"

He scoffed, holding his pair of scissors, "It looks cute, plus I'm not changing it back. I'm a professional."

He was right. It framed my face with bangs over my big eyes and fell down straightly, "Jake, if you're gay, I'll tell Leah, but it'll give me years of material." He actually growled at me and turned the stool I was sitting on around sharply.

"I'm not gay, Isabella Marie Swan. If I was, I would've attacked Seth by now." He said.

"Ew!" I squealed, pushing him off of me.

We went shopping for soaps and shampoos after that.

"Here, look this is honey and kiwis." Jacob suggested, holding out the green bottle. I took it from him and tossed back my shiny hair.

"What an interesting smell. Ya know what would be better? Gym socks and strawberries." I snickered as I placed the bottle in my basket. He rolled his eyes, but followed me.

After we bought some strawberry perfume, different lotions, shampoos, ad soaps, I headed home alone. Jasper had left me a note, explaining that he would be back after hunting. I took a hot bath and went to bed.

…

"Bella, we're leaving." Edward was in front of me, his face perfect and his eyes gold, blank. This was just like last time, except the house wasn't in view and the sky was dark, the forest empty and dark. I glanced around, looking behind me, my eyebrows furrowed.

"Bella?" Edward's velvety voice called. I turned back to him, staring at his lean body and eyes.

"E-Edward, what do you mean?" I asked, confused and upset, "Where's Jasper?"

"He left. He attacked you, Bella. You got hurt and now we're leaving." He explained briefly.

"L-Leaving?" I didn't understand. Wasn't he…? "Why now? Another year?" The words fell from my mouth, like I was unable to control it.

Suddenly, he morphed. He got taller, a little buffer, his arms filling out and his shoulder widening. His face became scruffier, manly, his eyes butterscotch. His hair fell down in golden tendrils, piling to his chiseled chin. His clothes turned casual; a long sleeve shirt and dark pants.

I gasped loudly, tears falling from my eyes, "Jasper?"

"It didn't work, Bella. Alice…" His short wife appeared by his side, a smug smile on her adorable face, "Alice came back. We love each other."

"But…but what about me?" My voice betrayed me; a choked whisper. His eyes didn't change. They didn't show any happiness, any love, any…Jasper. He was just like Edward now. He was leaving, "What about us?"

My ex-best friend spoke up; her tinkling voice haughty, "Bella, you should've know. Jasper is mine."

I stared at her then flickered my eyes back to Jasper. I tried to step forward, embrace him, "Jasper…"

He stepped back, taking Alice with him, "Goodbye, Bella." His husky drawl and Edward's smooth voice merged together and they both left.

I just stood there, numb. Then my pain broke through the dam. I screamed, loud and with agony. It hurt my throat and scared the darkness. It was suddenly sunshine falling on my face, I was in the meadow and tears were falling on the green grass.

I fell to my knees and cried. Unexpectedly, a rough hand shook my shoulder and I tried to fight it off, shoving it away from me and whimpering. It wouldn't let me go, it refused. Suddenly, they were two on both my shoulders, wiggling on my shoulders, forcing my eyes to open.

I shot them open, but instantly closed them, tears blinding and stinging my eyes. When I opened them again, Jasper's handsome face was in front of me. It was dark; I was in my bed and sweating copiously. His eyes were hectic and healthy with a honey glow.

"Bella, are you okay?" He asked, his voice rough with his twang, "Bella?"

"Jasper!" I screeched and I momentarily worried if Charlie was here, but I didn't care. I launched myself into his arm, my eyes watering, "You didn't leave me."

"What? Bella? Why would I leave you?" He was bewildered, but his hands brought me closer. I settled onto his legs, straddling him.

I buried my head in his shirt, smelling his beautiful scent, "You left me. Like Edward."

He froze and pulled me back, staring at me, "I would never leave you, Isabella. I love you, silly girl." A soft smile lit up his face.

A blush triggered on my face and I reburied my face in his shirt, "Really?" It was muffled and he chuckled.

"Yes. Very much."

I peeked up at him, my heart going into overdrive, "I love you, too."

"Good, because it would be fucked up if I said it and you didn't."

And just like that, my fear was gone. He brought his love into my life and it made me better. It filled the hole that Edward left and healed my scars that were made from letting that seventeen-year-old-vampire into my life.

"Thank you, Jasper."

…

The next night, since Jasper didn't hunt enough, he had to leave again It hurt me to see him go, but he reassured me with a passionate kiss and a whisper of his love. I fell asleep quickly, managing a glare when he sent lassitude at me.

A cold body next to me woke me up and I cuddled into his side, glancing at the clock to see it was almost four in the morning. I yawned and put an arm around his waist, holding him close. A chuckle escaped his full lips, but it wasn't the one I was hoping for.

"You know, I've never cuddled a human before. But, it's always nice to do new things." A voice rang out in the room and I screamed, jumping out of the bed. I was fully awake, alert, my eyes wide and heart pounding.

It was a man. He reminded me of Eric Christian Olsen with his wavy blonde hair and mischievous glint. His eyes were burgundy and wide, his skin slightly tanned, maybe a trait from his human years, though I never saw a tan vampire, and muscular.

I screamed again and ran for my life. I thought it was a newborn and I ran down the stairs. I was glad Charlie wasn't here. I didn't want him to die, too. The lights were all off and I didn't want to draw any attention to myself. I ran to the kitchen and sat down, hiding behind the counters. I breathed in and out, trying to focus on settling down my heart and putting up my shield.

I heard his lithe footsteps and I clamped my mouth shut, biting my teeth into my bottom lip. He was suddenly in front of me, a wide smile on his face. I screamed again as his hands clamped around my wrists. Lucy suddenly jumped in front of me, hissing and scratching at the man. He shouted as the cat stuck on his leg and dropped me.

"Holy shit! Why the fuck do you have a cat?" He yelled, shaking his leg as my feline crawled up his leg. I resisted the urge to laugh and wiped the tears off my face, hesitantly standing.

"Who are you?" I whispered, my voice high and stark.

"Oh!" He suddenly grabbed Lucy in his arms and smiled an easy smile, "I'm Peter. Nice to meet ya." He held out a hand.

I frowned, staring at him, baffled and frightened.