I am so sorry about the long wait. One of my computer cords got lost in the move, so writing was a no-go D:

I try my hardest to write more this week.

Chapter 5:

EPOV

I couldn't get Bella off of my mind all night. The thoughts began angry and then slowly formed into something different. Images of pained expressions on her face turned to smiles, and images of her walking alone changed to me walking beside her. This was how I used to think about Bella.

I tried my hardest to erase these thoughts, but I was unsuccessful. I would not let myself fall for her again! I do not want to become the person I was before but I cannot seem to picture myself with anyone other then Bella.

I decided to be friendly to her and see where that led us. I only hoped that she wouldn't hurt me again. The only thing in my way now was Jasper, my best friend, and also my new competition.

JPOV

All of my thought revolved around Bella now, and every minute was spent anticipating the next time I would see her. I wanted to kiss her so badly yesterday but I didn't want to rush things. I didn't want to jeopardize the relationship that was forming between us.

Edward looked cheerful when he picked me up for school the next day. He greeted me with a hello and how are you. We continued the pleasantries when Edward suddenly pulled the car over.

"We need to talk" Edward said seriously.

"You're not breaking up with me are you?" I said back jokingly. He sent a hard look my way and new that this wasn't the time for jokes. He then proceeded to tell me about how Bella had hurt him. I told him that it probably wasn't her intention to hurt him, which he seemed to understand.

"That's not exactly my point though." Edward seemed to be choosing his words very carefully.

"I see that I should forgive Bella." He continued. "But I also found myself attracted to her still". Edward seemed to be waiting for my reaction.

"Edward, I understand how you feel, well not really, but I will be empathetic. I just need to say that I will not stop trying to be with Bella, but I won't sabotage your efforts. I wish you the best, but I'm not giving up." I said with a smirk at the end. Edward nodded in understanding and we continued on our way.

Edward and I arrived just before Bella. I quickly grabbed my things from Edwards's car and shouted goodbye over my shoulder as I made my way to Bella's truck. I held out my arm to her as she got out of the truck and she returned the gesture with a smile. She willingly looped her arm through mine and we made our way towards the school.

I noticed that the female population of Forks High School seemed to be poking needles into Bella with their eyes. Bella saw this too and went to pull her arm away. There would be none of that, so I quickly started whispering words of reassurance in her ear. She relaxed quickly and I walked her to her first class. I gave her a quick kiss on the cheek as I made my exit.

BPOV

My day immediately got better when I saw Jasper walk towards my truck in the student parking lot. I smiled but couldn't help that notice Edward wasn't looking at me with his usual glare, he looked intrigued? I shook away the thought and concentrated on Jasper.

Saying Jasper was handsome was an understatement, he was beautiful. He the sun, which was actually shining today, hit his golden hair, it looked like a halo, and his wide white smile shone across his face. His body was perfect and looked as if it could have been a sculpture. The most amazing part of Jasper was his eyes though. When you looked in them you got lost in emotion. The odd part was that it wasn't always his emotions shining through, it looked as if you could see yourself in them.

Jasper held his arm out to me and I happily linked arms as we made our way to the school doors. With every step more glares were sent in my direction. The girls at Forks High looked jealous. I hesitated and started to remove my arm when Jasper whispered in my ear.

"We are all that matter, don't worry about the looks people give you. Just do what you think feels right."

I kept my arm where it was but was still aware of the looks we were getting. As Jasper dropped me off at my class, he quickly kissed me on the cheek and then left me standing in the doorway with a shocked expression on my face. This one peck on my cheek left me wanting more, and reminded me that I had to get back at him for his other "early exit".

The day went by normally and I looked forwards to biology during my first morning classes. I couldn't wait until I got to see Jasper again. I couldn't help but smile when I was around him, and it felt like he liked me for who I was, and understood me.

I met Jasper outside of the biology room and we walked into class together. When we got to our table Jasper, like a gentleman, pulled my chair out for me. I smiled at him and said thank-you just before the class began.

Our teacher began his lecture and left no time for chit chat. I hated that I was not going to be able to talk with Jasper this class. As if he could read my thoughts, Jasper put my hand in his, and rested the two on his leg. It felt like my hand was meant to be in his. I never wanted to take it back. Right now it was just my hand but I new that soon, I would be willing to give him my heart.