The rest of the night we all just sat around, playing board games- crazy, I know- and talked about everything and anything. Just catching up, remembering old times. Although, Jasper and I ended the memory recapturing quite soon after they had begun. After that, everyone went to their respected rooms. That is, Esme and Carlisle, and Rosalie and Emmett. Renesmee went downstairs and started playing the Wii.

Jasper went who knows where, and I went to Carlisle's library and searched through his many books to find something worth reading. He had so many books it was hard to choose. I ended up picking Siren, by Tricia Rayburn. It was about other mythical creatures, I had no doubt in my mind that they weren't just 'mythical', and it was very interesting reading about other creatures and what they were like.

So far, the Sirens didn't seem so friendly. To men, at least. They were also very beautiful, like us. And it served the same purpose. To draw in our prey, and we kill them to make us stronger. Obviously that doesn't apply to us veggie-vamps, but, it pretty much summed up 99.9% of the vampire population.

Around 3 o'clock in the morning, I felt someone else's presence in the room. I must have been so into the book that I didn't even notice someone come in. I looked up to see Jasper. He was also reading a book. It looked like a biography from the Civil War. Ah. I remember him telling about his human life. He must find everything in there so amusing, and I wonder how much of it is really true.

And then I saw him smirking, like the whole book was full of jokes.

"Amusing?" I asked. He looked at me, still holding back a laugh, and raised one eyebrow.

"Huh?" I pointed to the book.

"The book. Is it funny?" I asked again, this time he let out a full blown chuckle.

"Yes! You wouldn't believe the stuff they put in these things. I could get a lifetimes worth of laughs by just reading one of these silly books." His laugh was so melodic and contagious, I couldn't help but join in.

"That crazy, huh?" He just nodded. I was glad he was smiling and laughing. Maybe he should read these books more often. He continued reading, as did I, until he laughed so hard, I dropped my book.

"Oh, god. Oh my, oh these things are hysterical Bella!" He roared. I was surprised at myself when I began to find his laugh attractive. I was immediately ashamed of myself for even thinking such a thing! Gosh, Bella, what's wrong with you? The mans practically heartbroken, and you should be too!

Oh, I am. Well, I am for the most part. Like I said, time heals wounds. But you never really can fix a heart. At least I thought so at the time...

"Bella?" Jasper said, amusement clear on his face.

"Yes, Jasper?" I replied, totally innocent.

"What's up with your emotions? They're almost as crazy as this book!" He joked. I laughed. Great. I completely forgot he is an empath.

"Eh, nothing but the usual." I tried to joke back, though my voice didn't seem that convinving. He gave me a look.

"Bella." He acused. I sighed.

"Alright, fine." I caved. "I'm just thinking." I said, meaning to be vague.

"Like what?"

"You know what." I replied. It was his turn to sigh.

"Yeah. But you seem like you're doing fine." Jasper challenged.

"And I am. But the pain is inevitable. You cant hide from it. It's just there." I explained, and he nodded in agreement.

"I know. Each day it gets better, though. Especially now, with you here." He said, the last part softly. I immediately felt warm inside of my cold body, and I was flattered. "I mean, because you thawed my, our family out. Tonight was the first time anyone ever really smiled in years. It felt nice. Almost normal." He added.

Oh. Well, duh, Bella. You really expect him to be talking about how you are the delight of his life? No. I knew he must have felt my hurt, so I quickly changed my mood to that of a lighter tone.

"Well, I sure am glad to be back." I smiled, as did he. He really was attractive, now that I took a good look at him. And his scars made him look all the more tough. Like a bad boy. I had to catch myself before I thought like that about him anymore. If I could, I would be blushing.

"So." I interceeded, quickly. "What do you want to do?" I asked. He put his thumb and forefinger to his chin, pretending to be deep in thought.

"Well, I was intending to read the rest of this lousy book, but, I guess that's out of the question now." He smirked.

"Oh, well please, finish it. I'm sorry to interrupt."

"No need to apologize, Bella. I would've taken talking to you over reading anyday." He smiled. I couldn't help but smile back.

"Well, I better go see what Renesmee's doing. I've never been away from her this long, even if we are in the same house." I admitted, sheepishly. I guess I'm one of those over-protective mothers.

"It's so easy to forget that you have a teenage daughter." He mused, shaking his head. I smiled.

"You make it sound like I got knocked up when I was a young, immature teen." I laughed. His smile faded, and I saw the irony in my little statement. "Oh." I said, my mouth forming a perfect 'O'.

"I'm sorry." He said. I shook my head.

"No, it's fine. I wouldn't trade my baby girl for anything in the world." I replied, with adoration in my voice.

We were quiet for a few seconds, and it looked like he was deep in thought. I decided to break the silence to announce my departure.

"I better get going." I said, and I noticed how that must sound. "Just to whereever Renesmee is. Don't worry, I couldn't leave you guys." I reassured. He smiled.

"Good."

I hesitated, and then went over to give him a bone-crushing hug.

"Thank you, Jasper." I said, putting more meaning into those two words than they really mean. He hugged me back.

"Anytime."

I pulled, back, looked into his eyes, and found myself lost in their golden depths. I had to blink a couple times to clear my head. I smiled, and quickly went out of the room. If I didn't, I don't know what I would have done.

Because I, Bella Cullen, was starting to have feeling for Jasper Hale.

Just thought I'd be a little nice and go ahead and update another chapter, because I love you guys. And this story is just so fun to write.

FYI: If you looked at the last sentence and were like, Cullen! Yes, Cullen. She did marry Edward, and his last name is Cullen. And she's still technically married to him, even though they're not married. If that makes any sense, you should review.

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No? Well, because you loves gingers? I'm a ginger. (: That's why I love Renesmee. 'Cause she's a ginger too.

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