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Chapter 4

JPOV

Bella's breakdown was so bad that I broke down with her. The emotions were overbearing. She has to stop holding back her emotions, it was hurting her.

I heard music, music that Alice always seemed to play on cue.

Let down your guard
And show me your colors
Don't fight it anymore
Show me you're with me

I think Bella heard it because she froze, listening, and then started crying harder. How does she have tears left?

The words were so true. It fit her situation. I hope she can trust me soon enough before she hurts herself.

After I composed myself, I gathered Bella up into my arms and sat on the bed. She continued to cry and eventually fell asleep. I was looking at the way the sunset was hitting her face features. Now I understood why Edward looked at Bella in her sleep. She is interesting.

Bella started thrashing and yelling. I sent her a calming wave but was hit with such pain that I yelped. She doesn't deserve to go through this. She is fighting my calming waves!

"How is she?" Rosalie came in. She suddenly cared deeply for Bella. She was worried. I think the pain was affecting her even if she wasn't an empath.

"Not so well. The pain she is sending out is tearing me apart but I can't leave her." I replied.

"Oh. Well I came up here to tell you that we're all going hunting. I can stay with her if you need to hunt." Rose said.

"No, go ahead. I'll hunt another time but I feel like she needs me now. Poor girl, she doesn't deserve this pain."

"Yeah. I agree. Well, see you tomorrow night."

"Yeah, bye."

BPOV

I couldn't take the pain. Holding back wasn't so good. I was in an aware state. I heard that the Cullens are going hunting and jasper is staying. I felt happy about that. I can get closer to him; I really do want to trust him.

Jasper grabbed the stereo remote and pushed play. The lyrics…

Open your arms
I'm not like the others
So don't fight it anymore no
What will it take for me to make you see?
I'm not your enemy

They seem so related to the current situation. I started to cry again, of course. Is jasper trying to get me to trust him through song? However, could he plan this – or someone else?

JPOV [A/n: I like writing in JPOV better. :D]

I turned on the stereo and "Not Your Enemy" was playing again. The lyrics always seem to match to the situation. Is this the works of Alice? I think so. But, why?

Bella was crying again but it wasn't so much from pain but more from…I couldn't pinpoint the emotion…it was something similar to…realization? Comfort? It was too mixed up and all over the place.

Bella is one of the people I have trouble reading sometimes.

Alice. I haven't communicated much with Alice the past few days. She always seemed in thought or something. With each vision, she became sadder and more determined. But why?

Bella finally fell asleep. I stared at her again. She was beautiful, now I know why Edward fell in love with her. I heard a half sigh, half gasp– Alice. Her emotions froze and then she felt acceptance. Acceptance? To what?

Maybe Alice will tell me. I have to go speak to her tonight. I felt Alice's disapproval at that decision. Why? So many questions. I hope someone can answer them!

I continued to watch Bella as she slept. She started to mumble – more like yell. "NO! COME BACK! NO! YOU YOU YOU CANNOT DO THIS! STAY! PLEASE!" she calmed down. Not for long…"MY HEART! MY HEART! It HURTS make it STOP." She was yelling bloody murder. Bella's pain was so strong that I couldn't bear it anymore. Each time she remembered it hurt her even more. That shouldn't be happening.

"Thank you." Bella mumbled. She fell into total contentment. Maybe her outbursts were a way of healing.

Bella started to stir again. This time she was waking up. Alice rushed in and sat at the foot of the bed.

"Bella! Good morning! Guess what…I think it is time for an Alice Cullen birthday party!" Alice yelled.

"Alice, I do not think she is the mood to party." I warned.

"Jasper, all she has to do is get dressed up and that's it. She doesn't have to do much. Gosh! And plus, Bella Barbie time!" Alice said and added at vampire speed. "Look at her, she looks like one of us, it's unhealthy!"

"Fine. Bella, do you agree?"

"I don't have a choice do I?" Bella questioned. Alice nodded a no. "Fine. When is it?"

"Tonight. The invitations have been sent out for weeks…" Alice said.

"What!" Bella yelled, panicked.

"Bells, don't worry. I can get everything done. I am Alice!"

"It's true." I said.

"See, now go get something to eat. You will be hungry in 3,2,and 1." On cue, Bella's stomach growled.

Bella got out of bed, showered, got dressed, and went downstairs to eat. Esme made French toast, eggs, waffles, pancakes, bacon, and sausage. Bella's eyes widened at all the food.

A/N: So, what do you think? I'm sorry I couldn't update for a while. My mom made me do homework or I wasn't home. :\ Review please, those make me want to write more. :D