A/N: Well, it's been a few months, people! Ever since school started, it's been hectic, I either didn't have time to type or I didn't have any ideas. So, this chapter will probably be a little bit short, I don't know, it's your decision whether it's short or not. Well, it's like one big writer's block. This is bad because I have to write papers for school, too. Ah well, I'll try my best and see what happens.

Chapter 10: Convincing

Jasper finally agreed to go along with me to Washington, but it took a lot of talking. It went something like this:

"Come on, Jasper! Don't you want to try something new for a change?"

"No, I'm perfectly satisfied with my diet. Why aren't you?"

"Well, for one, I don't like hurting people. My mind just convinces me that I like it."

"Yeah, I bet that sounded better in your messed up little head."

I growled at him. "Come on. I will go without you! Don't think I won't! Just give it a chance, that's all I'm asking."

He put his hand on my chin. "Can't you just be happy with what you have? You have the entire world. No one can tell you what to do and you'll never have to feel guilty or sad about anything at all. Isn't that enough? Would you give that up for a handful of vampires who might kill you if they think you're on their turf?"

"Why do you even care about what happens to me, anyway? Who do you think you are, my father?!" I knew I was making a scene. That's what I wanted. I bet if I embarrassed him enough, he would eventually agree to coming with me. It took a lot of yelling and hateful stares from bystanders, but eventually I got him to agree!

"You know what, fine. I'll go with you." I started to smile, but he held up his hand. "But only to save your sorry little arse when those freaks try turn on you." I jumped up and down, clapping happily. "Oh, calm down. You knew you would convince me eventually."

A/N: Okay, there's no debating that this is incredibly short, but you know how it is sometimes. I promise that the next one will be longer than this! But if I don't update for a while don't worry, if I wasn't going to continue, then I would at least give the story somewhat of an ending and then let you know that it was over with.

Oh, and Tash, I'm sorry I didn't send this to you first, I just need to get back into the swing of things :-)