AN. And another chapter is posted. Hope you like it. I had a little brainwave while writing this chapter (and listening to Muse) and Ithought up a new ending. I felt bad and wanted to add a little twist here so I hope its to your enjoyment.
"Please don't make me go out there!" I begged Edward, turning to face him. We were sitting in his Volvo in the school car park. It was finally time for me to go back to school.
"Bella you have to do this" He reassured me caressing my face soothingly. I sighed, leaning my face into his hands. Why couldn't I just catch a break? There was a sharp knock at the window as I saw Alice peer in waving, for us to get out.
"Breathe Bella" Edward smiled, letting me go as we hopped out. Jasper and Alice walked with us as I held my breath, not daring to meet any of the questioning looks I was being given. How much did people know exactly? That I had been on an accident and was coming back after recovering? Was that it or did they suspect something more?
"Relax, nobody's thinking too deeply into it" Edward murmured under his breath. I let myself relax, gripping at his hand as Alice smiled up at me.
The walk to my class seemed to take forever but as soon as I was out of Edward's watchful eye I felt scared and exposed. Walking down the line of chairs I could hear murmurs attacking me left right and centre. Hadn't these people ever heard of subtly? I instantly regretted where I sat as I saw out of the corner of my eye Mike join me. I buried my head in my English text book, fanning my hair over my shoulder as if a window between us. Mike Newton was the very last person I wanted to be talking to right now.
Class started as normal and it seemed I might have managed to escape Mike's questioning for the time being when I noticed a note carefully thrown onto my desk. Making sure to look casual I grabbed the note slowly and hid it in my book, not looking up.
Bella, are you okay? You still don't look so great.
I rolled my eyes, silently fuming. Crumpling the note I ignored his whispers and confused looks. That's when I smelt it; the smell seemed to waft in through the open windows. Outside I could see the seniors eating lunch as they walked by and just oh my luck someone was eating egg. I don't know why it brought on my nausea reflex but I felt like I was about to be violently ill.
"Bella, Bella? Are you okay? You look really pale."
I heard Mike say to me but I didn't make sense of the words as I stood up and ran out of the room covering my mouth with my hand.
I rushed into the closest cubicle in the bathroom with just enough time to bend over the toilet bowl before I started to throw up. I felt someone behind me lift my hair gently off my face and crouch next to me silently. I couldn't look up from the toilet but from the cold hands and overriding feeling of calm flowing through me I knew who it was.
"Jasper…" I managed to choke out tilting my head towards him with a grateful smile before bending over again.
"Shh Bella it's going to be fine" He murmured reassuringly humming soothingly.
We sat there not speaking with me listening to melodic tune until I knew there wasn't anything left in my stomach to throw up. I slowly turned to him leaning against the wall of the cubical, exhausted. In a flash he disappeared, before reappearing with wet paper towel seconds later.
"Better?" He smiled as I wiped my face clean before passing me a bottle of water.
"How did you know?" I asked, confused and taking a mouthful.
He simply shrugged, smiling peacefully.
"Well thank-you Jasper"
He nodded, standing up gracefully and helping me up when the bathroom door swung open noisily and two people walked in. Wordlessly Jasper put his finger gently to his lips signalling to listen it. What was going on?
"So what's the deal with her anyway?" A voice asked. I shuddered, recognising it instantly as Jessica.
"I heard that just now she ran out of class looking like she was just about to puke" The other answered; great, just great; it was Lauren.
"She did look a bit sick when I saw her this morning,"
"And a bit on the round size; notice how she was wearing weird clothes; I think she's put on weight" The two giggled as I glared at them through the door; bitches.
"You don't think she's like…" Jessica asked, her question fading out to nothing; we all knew what she meant.
"Bella? No way! Everyone knows she's not getting any. Just look at Edward; he's so uptight about all that!" More giggling followed as I gripped my hands in tight fists to stop myself screaming out.
"I never said it was his kid…" I couldn't hold it in after that as I burst through the door at them.
"What the fuck do you think you're talking about?" I screamed at them. The both turned to face me, their make-up falling easily from their hands and hitting the ground to break the silence. Lauren seemed to compose herself quickly, settling back into a smirk as she spoke smoothly.
"Well then why don't you shed some light on this all for us?" My emotions seemed to kick into over drive; I was a word off launching myself at her and forcing her to the ground. My mouth opened to scream at them when Jasper stepped beside me calmly with knowing eyes. Everything stayed in an eerie silence. I looked to Jasper but he stood there frozen, staring at them.
I suddenly felt a wave of panic hit me. It was like someone had punched me and I was gasping for air. I looked to Jasper who stood there completely still. Suddenly the panic was gone but I could see Lauren and Jessica reacting as I had seconds before.
"Even think something bad about anyone in my family again and you'll wish you hadn't." He said in a whisper. His voice was so low I didn't know if they heard him but by the looks on their faces as they nodded and bolted I guessed they got the message loud and clear.
"Sorry you had to feel that, I didn't mean to hit you…" He whispered touching my forehead lightly with the back of his hand.
"Your burning up" He said looking concerned at me, "you really should go home."
I nodded; to be honest, I had no intent on going back to face everyone after the scene I had just caused let alone even think about Lauren and Jessica.
"Where's Edward?" I asked the thought popping in my head instantly. Jasper frowned slightly before answering, his eyes fixated on the hand on my forehead.
"He had to go hunting with everyone else; he'll be back before school ended so he thought you wouldn't notice. I can call him back if you want?" His hand went to his pocket before I stopped him.
"No… he needs to go hunting. I saw his eyes. I'm sure we'll make do with just the two of us" I flashed him a smile and he returned it instantly.
"Let's go then" He led me out of the bathroom as the lunch bell rang. My body tensed as I heard feet running around and people talking. He placed his hand on my shoulder, leading me out with calming feelings.
"Its okay, I'm here, no one will try anything" I took a breath, my hand going to my stomach naturally as we stepped out. Inconspicuously he took my hand and gently pried it from my stomach and to my side. I looked up at him unhappily until I realised why he'd done it.
"Just to be safe" He whispered as I nodded, keeping my head down and walking quickly.
We made it to the car park in record time with minimal looks from people; anyone who dared to take a peek was stared down by Jasper. I guess I had never spent enough time with him alone before to realise there was more to him that I realised.
"Thankyou Jasper, again, for everything"
"Don't thank me quite yet" I heard him mutter as we drove off.
I stumbled to the couch feeling like crap again. My head throbbed in a painful rhythm and I felt tired again.
"Jasper, could you get me something strong?" I mumbled collapsing on the couch as I felt the first kick.
"Shit!" I hissed clutching at my stomach where it had been hit. Jasper sped over with two tablets and a glass of water.
"Edward left this for you"
I took them quickly and felt grogginess over take me as the pain numbed.
"Strong…" I muttered as I felt two synced kicks, they hardly hurt. "Really strong" I agreed with myself. I stood up shakily as Jasper held me for support.
"I should… go to…bed" I mumbled take a few steps forward before tripping. I felt Jasper stop me from falling but my hand still knocked the glasses on the table next to me over.
"Oh I'm so sorry!" I gasped not thinking as I bent over to pick up the tiny shards of glass spread across the floor.
"Bella, don't do that!" Jasper gasped a second too late. I fumbled with a large shard of glass and cut my hand. Across my palm a thin line of red surfaced before quickly spreading everywhere in a gush. My mind switched into full blast adrenaline, blocking out the grogginess as I stood to run. I saw Jasper curl over in what looked like pain.
"Run Bella!" His cries echoed around the house as I continued to bolt for the door when I heard his foot steps after me. He flung around in front of me, his eyes crimson red and focused on my hand. Normal Jasper was gone as I watched the venom drip from his teeth; he seemed to be fighting himself off. Normal Jasper flashed to recognition as he looked up with pleading eyes.
"I'm trying so hard… I'm sorry"
Gripping the frame of the open front door to stop himself his eyes flashed back to crimson. His face was blank as his eyes lingered over me greedily. The door couldn't support him as it splintered and broke off into pieces in his hands. The wall cracked and broke when he tried to grip it and soon all that was left of the entry to the house was a pile of rubble. Flinging the bricks he was left holding aside he took a grudging step towards me.
"Jasper please, I know you can do this, please stop!" I begged but knew it was useless. All Jasper could hear now was the pounding of my heart and the smell of my blood.
"HELP!" I screamed in one last attempt to save myself; this was it… it was all over now… how could this have happened?
AN. I know someone asked me to add more Jasper and what you ask for I normaly give. I feel so bad for Jasper though; I know he can control himself and I dont want him to look like the bad guy but thats what happens when Bella is an idiot and trips... silly Bella... poor Jasper.