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AUTHORS NOTES: Sorry that this ends on a bit of a cliffy, I can't wait to continue but I have to get ready to go out.

As I'm going out to celebrate my boyfriends 22nd birthday, I may be too hung-over to write tomorrow but I will try my best.

It gets very juicy soon btw!

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Edward's POV

She asked me to let her go, but how can I? I swore I would never leave her again unless it was what she wanted...now that I'm face with that situation, I find myself unable to move.

I am currently in the schools restroom and I am incredibly grateful it's empty. When I entered, a kid with acne and bad teeth was cleaning his hands, "OUT!" I growled at him. I have never seen a human move so fast. When the coast was clear I locked the door and tore the sink clean off the wall. The porcelain now fell to the floor in a pile of ash due to the demolition I had performed. How am I going to explain that?

Sighing, I slid to the floor and held my head in my hands. What am I going to do?

Jasper's POV

I placed Bella gently in the car; her sobs hadn't stopped since my attack on Edward. She never should have seen that.

"Look I'm really sorry; I shouldn't have done that in front of you. It's just that I saw him corner you, and I could feel how upset you were and then I heard you whisper he was hurting you and I lost it. I know it doesn't excuse my actions but I was trying to protect you...sorry if I scared you." I looked over and realised that she didn't appear scared of me at all. Her crying slowed slightly as she calmed her breathing.

"It's ok I know why you did it. You have every reason to hit him. I would have but I would probably break my hand."

She turned her head and looked at the passing trees through the window. I hadn't realised how fast I was driving. I had never had to think about it before but I supposed I should slow down a little. Although I had amazingly fast reflexes I didn't want to risk her becoming injured in a crash. I lifted my foot slightly from the accelerator and watched as the speedometer slowed to 80miles per hour.

"Thanks, that's a bearable speed for me."

Shocked, I glanced at her. She was smiling a little...I didn't realise she had noticed my speed.

"Edward always drives really fast, it terrifies me."

The she cried again, sobbing actually. When I turned onto her street and pulled the car to a stop she didn't appear as if she would ever stop. I did the one thing I could think of. Getting out of the car I noticed rain had begun to fall. I walked to her side and lifted her from the seat, holding Bella in the cradle of my arms. I rushed to her door and let myself in with her key and ran with her to her small bedroom. Placing her on the bed I laid beside her and held her some more.

She turned herself to face me and mumbled her thanks.

Bella's POV

My cries began to lessen as did the shaking of my body. I realised that I was lying on my bed with a cold body pressed against mine. It reminded me of Edward and for a brief moment I wondered if I had fallen asleep and if his betrayal had, in fact been a dream. Hesitantly I turned towards the being behind me and saw Jasper staring back with concern in his eyes. I had never realised his beauty before. He was the opposite of Edward, yet his beauty was just as obvious. I wonder why I never noticed before?

I mumbled "thank you", feeling embarrassed by my public emotional breakdown. Sitting up he followed me, keeping his hand on my back as a small token of comfort. With his other hand he touched my face, turning it towards his own. His hand was cold but gentle and I become very aware that it cupped my check, his thumb slightly below my lips.

"How are you feeling now? Are you ok?"

I nodded my head slightly, trying to forget the intimate position we were in. But I couldn't, all I wanted was the comfort Edward had once given me. I felt my head move forward as if of its own accord. My eyes flicked to his for a brief moment before our lips connected. It was soft at first; gentle, giving me the comfort and warmth I was seeking. I forgot everything but the feeling of his stone skin on mine. My hands felt slowly up his arms before resting on his shoulders.

EDWARD

My mind screamed his name as I tore my face from his. His eyes had darkened in what I assume was passion and I lifted a shaking hand to my lips. What do I say now?

"Oh Jasper...I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that." He shook his head slightly and I couldn't tell if it was an act of clearance or a way of disagreeing.

"No, that wasn't your fault, that was me." His breath was shaky and fast, I could feel it against my face as we were still sitting reasonable close.

"Bella I'm really sorry, it's not right to do this out of revenge." I nodded my head again, unable to form words. Is that why that happened? I wasn't sure. The thought of getting back at Edward hadn't crossed my mind. I suddenly felt embarrassed and rejected and the next words out of my mouth surprised even me.

"Is that what it was? Revenge?" I didn't realise I had said those words aloud. A flash of shock crossed his eyes as he hung his head. His reply was so low I barely heard it...I'm not sure if I was meant to.

"I don't know."

We sat that way for what seemed like hours, unsure of what to say or do. A feeling of unease settled on us before he stood from my bed and quietly left the house. No other words were spoken.