Sorry for the long wait, I've been really preoccupied. This was a really hard chapter to write, and I don't think it turned out quite well as expected. Anyway, I hope you like it, nevertheless.

P.S: I'm trying to speak like Edward, HAHA. Eclipse was amazing. Just wow. Anyway, enjoy! (:

DISCLAIMER: I do not own the Twilight series, and if I did I would kill Jacob Black. The quotes from the books used in this story are the property (is that how you say it?) of the amazing Stephenie Meyer. (:

Chapter Two: Finally Got What Was Coming

We walked in and my family was there. They all chanted, "Happy Birthday, Bella!". Unsurprisingly, she blushed and looked down. She looked so distressed it made me feel sympathetic. I kissed the top of her head. As Emmett, Carlisle, and Esme all acknowledged Bella, I looked over at Rosalie. Of course, I had warned her not to be so cold to Bella today—at least she wasn't glaring. Her thoughts clearly stated that she wanted nothing more than to get out of the room. I looked over at Jasper, and he was reassuring himself that he had enough self control.

"You can do this—you've done well in school so far. Anyway its not like she's bleeding or anything"

I was always worried about Jasper; about my whole family. But I knew all of them cared deeply for Bella. All except one. Rosalie was a problem, and I knew Bella was hurt by it. But she would never hurt her. No. Even the very thought contradicted itself.

"Time for presents!" Alice interrupted my thoughts.

"Alice, I told you I didn't want anything—"

"But I didn't listen. Open it." She handed her the present. I couldn't help feeling slightly anxious…She looked confused when she opened it. Obviously, since it was almost empty.

"Um…thanks" She said faintly.

Jasper explained to her what it was while everyone laughed.

"This is so exciting, wow!" Alice's thoughts came into my head. I fought against the urge to roll my eyes.

"Open mine and Edward's next!" She said in a high pitched voice.

Bella turned to stare at me fiercely. "You promised."

"I didn't spend a dime." I told her, brushing a strand of hair out of her face. I knew I had her. (Haha the wonderful powers of dear old Edward.)

She took a deep breath and turned back to Alice. "Give it to me." She sighed, as if she was agreeing to do slave labor or something. She rolled her eyes at me as she took the paper, and I felt a thrill of excitement. She began to open the present, and I heard her say "shoot!"I looked down in horror.

I comprehended everything in a matter of two seconds: she had cut her finger, I had to stop breathing, and Jasper was going to attack her. I had to get her out of the way. I saw Jasper beginning to pounce and I yelled "NO!" and threw myself at Bella. Everything crashed around us. Jasper slammed into me. I grabbed him quickly from behind, his thoughts filled only with the fierce need of getting to her. I glanced at Bella—her arm was a bloody mess (no pun intended). Her eyes were shocked and hurt. How could I have let this happen? No. That was not the question to ask. Why hadn't I taken extra measures to prevent it? As Emmett took Jasper away, I crouched over Bella, growling angrily. The anger was aimed more at myself than at Jasper.

Rosalie looked smug, an I-Told-You-So expression on her face. "Finally got what was coming to her."

I didn't have time to be angry with her now. Carlisle walked up to us.

"Let me pass by, Edward" He said. Then his thoughts came, "Do you honestly think I would hurt her?" I let him pass by. He decided to move her to the kitchen and I lifted Bella effortlessly. This was my fault. My entire fault. It was always my fault. Every time she got hurt. Well, not every time, because she was always tripping on her feet. I was the death of her.

I stood over her, reminding myself not to breathe. The urge to bite her—to drink her blood, to taste it—it was overwhelming. The scent could have made me dizzy if I could have been.

"Just go Edward," She sighed.

"I can handle it" I said, trying to sound convincing.

"You don't need to be a hero" She said "Carlisle can fix me up without your help. Get some fresh air" She looked distressed. Probably the blood. She wasn't the only one.

She winced as she felt pain in her arm.

"I'll stay." I said.

"Why are you so masochistic?" She mumbled wearily.

"Because I love you!" I thought angrily. "Why else?"

"Edward, you may as well go find Jasper before he gets to far. I'm sure he's upset with himself, and I doubt he'll listen to anyone but you right now." Carlisle said. "And you need to clear your as well"

"You might as well do something useful" Alice said.

Did they really want me to leave so much? But…I was getting awfully uncomfortable not breathing, and I could still hear them from outside if I left…So I went outside and set out, much to my dismay, to find Jasper.

Well, that's that, folks! I hope you liked it. It's really repetitive, but well what can I do? Hope you like it :D