A/N: SM owns Twilight and I own- an 8 month old puppy…anyone need a puppy?

Wonderful super duper thanks to heavyinfinity for beta'ing this among her crazy end of the year school schedule with her little ones. Thanks kitten!

Previously in Chapter 4:

"So, we lived through orientation. I'll see you guys on Monday." I threw Bella over my shoulder and ran her down the stairs and into her room thankfully without being seen. I tossed her on top of the large red and black comforter before covering her body with my own, letting us sink into the bliss that we created as we became one, once more.

Chapter 5:

Jasper's POV (always)

The weekend was quiet, for a dorm, and relaxing. We spent time together as a family, letting Bella settle in, watching movies, and making love.

Monday brought a whole new side to Bella that I had never seen before. She was panicked, running around in jeans and a bra, trying to find her bag and books and I really don't think she knew she didn't have a shirt on. She burned a poptart in the toaster so the room stunk badly but she didn't seem to care, stating she was too nervous to eat anyway.

Finally, I grabbed her and tried my best to calm her without manipulating her. "You're fine. You need to finish dressing." She gasped, looking down in horror and then back at me before her signature blush crept across her chest and into her face. I kissed her nose and patted her butt, sending her on her way.

Rose and Char entered the dorm room ready to go. Pete and Emmett didn't have classes until later today. Our schedules were all mixed up and we didn't have much together. The last day of orientation we were presented with our schedules and dismayed to see that even though we had some of the same basic classes, such as Calculus and English, we didn't have them together. I think the differences were based on our majors, though we each only had one class that had anything to do with our majors this semester. The school sets the schedules to get the basics out of the way first. By our senior year, which we wouldn't probably make, due to Bella's proposed change in two years, we would be focusing solely on career paths.

"Bella is a mess. I hope she'll be okay. I've never seen her this panicked," I mumbled to myself, realizing that Rose and Char were listening.

"She'll be fine, Jasper. She's just excited. It's her first real day of college. It's not like she's been a dozen times like we have." Rose was placating me and it was helping.

I knew Bella wanted this experience; I just wasn't ready for the craziness that was coming from her.

With 20 minutes left to find her class and a seat in the room Bella emerged from her bedroom, a calm demeanor firmly in place, though I could sense she was blocking me. She must have heard us.

"Bella, it's okay. Don't do that, please?" I gave her a poignant look and her emotions slowly leaked into me. I nodded and didn't comment on the dizziness that went with them. She waited for a moment and realizing I wasn't going to say anything, she nodded and headed for the door with the three of us in her wake.

We dropped Bella off at a chemistry class, Rose and I went to a history class, and Char was on her own in an English class. Each class was 55 minutes and, believe me, I was counting the minutes. My girl was in a different building and I was anxious to find out how her first class went, if she made friends, if I needed to eat anyone.

Yeah, well the last thought was only an afterthought about that guy Brett, hoping he wasn't in any of her classes, ever. I just knew his emotional makeup spelled trouble and I didn't want to have to deal with it, with him. Bella wasn't going to be easy on this situation; we didn't agree about how much of a problem he could be.

When the professor let us out a few minutes early, I was ecstatic at the thought of surprising Bella outside of her classroom when she got done. Needless to say, I was the one that was surprised to find Bella speaking with a boy sitting on a bench just outside her building.

I sighed lightly, knowing it was Jack and that I didn't have a problem with him. He was good at watching out for Bella and understanding that she was off limits. As Rose and I approached, Bella noticed and they both stood to greet us.

Bella happily jumped into my arms and holding her close to me with one hand, I extended the other in greeting to Jack. His large hand met mine and I felt a bit of shock from him as he felt my hard cold skin but he said nothing. Setting Bella back on her feet, she smiled over her shoulder at her new friend.

"Jack is in class with me and the professor let us out super early. He just pretty much gave us a syllabus and instructed us on the book to purchase, which of course I already have, and sent us on our way with our first chapter assignment. How was your class?" She looked between me and Rose for the answer.

"Class was good, pretty much the same thing, but with more lecture," Rose answered with a smile.

Bella nodded and looked back at Jack feeling curious. I tapped her shoulder and she spun to look at me innocently. I raised an eyebrow in silent question and felt her realization.

"I was just wondering if Jack wanted to join us for lunch?" Bella looked back to Jack sending me her apologies for suggesting we eat.

Jack's eyes scrunched as he noticed the silent way we communicated. Rose laughed and shared, "they do it all the time. You get used to it. They're very in-tune with each other's feelings."

Jack nodded in acknowledgment. "It's remarkable to see two people understand each other on that level."

I couldn't help thinking that it was remarkable how much Jack apparently sees. This could be trouble for us, if we weren't careful.

"So… lunch?" Bella inquired again, trying to diffuse what had somehow become a tense situation.

"Sure." Jack picked his bag up and Bella's where they had left them by the bench and I took hers from him with a nod.

"Uh, I'm supposed to meet Emmett for lunch. I'll see you guys later?" Rose asked as she already began stepping away from our group. We all nodded.

"It was good to see you again, Rose," Jack added very politely and Rose returned the sentiment as she walked back towards the dorm.

I held my arm out to escort my lady to the dinning the hall.

"Do y'all have any other classes together?" I inquired to Bella and our new found friend. I only have one class with her and although we agreed to do what we wanted, being separated was going to be difficult.

"Actually, we do." Bella bit her lip and looked at me cautiously hoping I wouldn't be mad and I sent her my trust and love. "We have five classes together." I was shocked but not upset; at least I liked Jack, so far.

"I see. Are you majoring in Finance also, Jack?"

Jack appeared nervous; I really wasn't trying to intimidate him but my question was laced with a bit of a harsh tone. He nodded and answered, "In Accounting, so yeah pretty close to the same thing. My father is a tax lawyer and I think that's what I want to do, at least for now."

"Wow, that's a lot of school," Bella enthused looking at Jack wide-eyed.

He snorted in agreement and I just nodded along. We walked the rest of the way to the dining hall in uncomfortable silence. Bella plated a salad from the salad bar and I just grabbed a sandwich, I couldn't even tell you what kind. It didn't matter: this was going to suck.

Bella picked a vacant table and I sat next to her and Jack, with his plate piled high full of spaghetti and salad, sat across from us.

"Are you not hungry, Jasper?" He eyed my small sandwich warily.

"I don't feel well actually," I stated giving the sandwich a glare.

"Gosh, I hope you don't have anything bad, school just started. It would suck to miss the first week or so of classes. I hear those are the most important to understand what's going on and what's expected of you from the profs." He finished and dug into his meal, watching for my reply.

"Nah, it's probably just nerves really. Bella's fine and I'm sure she'd be feeling yucky too because we're just that close." I don't know why I just said that and I felt Bella's annoyance with my response. "Sorry," I said looking to her and then him. "I don't know where that came from."

Jack smiled, "It's okay to be jealous man. She's hot," he smiled at Bella. "I won't do anything to encroach on your territory though. You are both obviously very happy together. I'm not a threat, I promise."

I felt his sincerity and I already knew that but it was nice to hear it.

"Jasper knows he doesn't have to worry about me," Bella stated, still annoyed.

"It's not you I worry about, darlin'. I worry about all the boys running around this place that have the hots for you." I smiled and winked at her. I didn't want her mad and I really didn't mean to be rude to our guest.

"He's right, Bella. You have some admirers, just like the one I socked last week. I'd be careful around strange guys if I were you. But don't worry about me, I'm not that strange."

We all gave a light chuckle at his statement and turned the conversation to upcoming classes that we all had and Jack offered to watch Bella whenever he could.

I liked Jack, he was sincere about his like for Bella and respect for our relationship but I didn't understand why he wanted to be around us so much. Why would he offer to keep an eye on Bella for me? I didn't sense anything deceptive about his suggestion, but what are his motivations?

I'd bring this to Peter and Emmett later tonight when we hunted. I didn't want to be an ass and just outright ask him in front of Bella. I would try to approach this carefully. Bella liked that she made a friend, even if he is a guy. And seeing as she has most of her classes with him, well I certainly don't want him angry with her for no reason.

After lunch I walked with Jack and Bella to their next class before I headed off to the dorm for an hour until my next class. This sporadic schedule was going to be a mess for all of us. I entered my room, finding that Emmett and Peter had gone and Rosalie was working on the reading assignment from our first class.

"Fun?" I asked with a chuckle sitting down next to her. She just gave me a smirk.

"How was lunch?"

"It was okay. I like Jack and he has a lot of classes with Bella. But I'm not sure I understand his motivations for wanting to help."

Char chose that moment to come from across the hall into our room. "What do you mean help?"

"Well he's offered to watch Bella, because of the guys that find her attractive. Kind ofguard her, I guess? I just don't know why he'd care at all."

Char sat on the floor in front of me and I could see Rose watching both of us. Char took my hand gently and said, "Just ask him."

I looked at her curiously but she was right. I didn't need to make this more complex than it was. We chatted for a little longer until it was time for all of us to go to class. I made my way to Bella's last class but the room was already empty. Damn first day of classes, not going as long as they should.

I sniffed around discretely trying to see if I could figure out which direction she went when I felt a warm hand land on my shoulder.

"Jasper! It's great to see you. Are you lost?"

"Cindy," I sighed, "no I'm looking for my girlfriend. Her class let out early and I don't know where she went."

"Well you don't have to watch her every move." she ran an unpolished finger down my arm and I stepped away. "Right, you don't like girls who make the first move. It's okay, I'm patient. Hope you find her." She began walking away and waved over her shoulder, not looking back.

That was weird.

I paused for a moment and then decided to just go to my next class. I know Bella will be fine. I can feel her, she's happy and enjoying whatever she's doing; probably hanging out with Jack. For some reason that thought made my venom boil. Not in jealousy, no, like she said, I trust her. But there is something about him that just seems a bit off. He notices too much, maybe? He's just a bit too friendly to a girl that is already involved with someone, and said girl's friends. Maybe he just doesn't have any friends? No. Something's not right.

I was let out blissfully early from my last class and headed straight for the dorms, hoping to find Bella there. I could feel she was tired and a bit overwhelmed. I imagined she was doing homework. I entered her room to find Char and Peter making out on the sofa, which of course did not stop just because I was in the room.

I peeked in Bella's room but could already tell she wasn't there. She wasn't in the building but I checked for a note and found one on my bed. I don't know where Em and Rose were but they could have conceivably already left for their hunt; I know Rose needed to get away.

Jasper,

At the library with Jack

Love,

Bella

Well simple short and to the point, but what was I supposed to do? Meet her there? Give her her study time? I'm not jealous of Jack but I am jealous of the amount of time he's spending with my woman.

I don't know why, but I changed into an outfit I knew Bella would love and headed for the library. They were alone at a table across from each other immersed in their studies already. I suppose the finance world is difficult and takes a lot of work. I've taken a few classes before and they weren't easy for the humans.

I hung back for a moment watching them but of course my wonderful woman knew I was there. She looked up and turned her eyes so they met mine. Her face broke out in a beautiful smile which turned slightly lustful along with her emotions when she saw the tight jeans and fitted black t-shirt that I knew she loved.

I smirked at her and ambled slowly towards her. By now we had Jack's attention and his emotions said nothing but happiness when he looked at Bella and awe when looked at me. I never looked at him. My eyes were only for my woman and I wanted her before I had to leave for the night.

Bella's smirk matched mine as she cut her feelings off from me and turned back to her book to study, but by then I was too close. I was able to lean in and breathe gently on her ear causing her flesh to pebble. Jack continued to watch unabashedly as I ran my hands softly down her arms to her fingers holding her book. Even though the book was laying flat, Bella had her hands around the top edges and I laced my fingers through hers, letting my lust seep into her hands as much as I could.

She can block me but not very well when we touch, she's still feels it, but she doesn't have to be affected by it. The scent of her arousal hit me and I chuckled devilishly in her ear, pulling my hands back, caressing her arms as I returned them to her shoulders and stood up.

Finally looking at Jack who was feeling lustful himself watching our interaction, I couldn't help myself. I winked at him and then said only one word, "Come."

Bella's eyes were glazed and I turned to walk away before her brain caught up. She quickly scrambled to pack her things and Jack chuckled as Bella gave a quick goodbye and ran to catch up to me, taking my hand firmly. I smirked internally that I was able to do that to her.

I returned the firm grip and reached to take her bag from her again. "I can't believe you just did that," Bella commented trying to sound angry even though she wasn't. She was letting me feel her emotions again and she was anything but angry.

"I needed my woman before I went for my hunt tonight. Sue me."

"Well I do know a guy that's becoming a lawyer," she laughed out and I chuckled too.

Back in the dorms, we left Char and Peter in the girl's dorm and took over the boy's dorm room. Bella felt nothing but love for me as we came together and we never spoke of Jack again that night. I left Bella in my bed sated and sleepy as Char, Peter, and I took off to hunt. It's easier for them to stay in one place when people aren't dying all the time and contacts aren't needed. So they enjoy the vegetarian diet with us now, even if the taste isn't all that great. It does the trick.

The things we do for Bella.

AN: So review, let me know if you like where this going?