Sorry it's taken a while to update. I was thinking about where I wanted this story to go and now I have it pretty much figured out. Now I'm excited to work through it :)

I don't own Twilight.

My protective instincts took over as I stood in front of Bella. It was a bit silly since they were friends but I knew he wasn't safe. At any moment he could get angry and harm the ones around him without any control. I was lethal but I had control. Immediately I was in a protective crouch with my teeth bared as I looked the boy up and down.

A growl rose from his chest and then Bella was standing in between us both with a small annoyed expression that had some fear in it. "Relax you two!" She yelled, turning to me. "Jasper, that's Jacob. He's not going to hurt me." Her voice lowered some as she tried to sooth me.

I saw Jacob roll his eyes. "Yeah leech, I would never hurt her."

Slowly I stood up straight but my eyes never left him. I nodded once to assure Bella that I was not in fact going to attack her friend, even if I so very wanted to at the moment.

She relaxed instantly and moved back to the couch. "Jasper meet Jacob, Jacob meet Jasper." I heard her mumble as she sat back down.

I took a few seconds to feel out Jacobs emotions. Annoyed was right at the top of the list along with worry, along with a little anger but I felt confident enough that he wasn't going to hurt her. I had to remember that this was someone that she probably hung out with a lot, as much as I hated to even think about it. "Perhaps I should step out for a little while." I finally took my eyes off of him to look down at the couch at her.

Her expression turned to complete fear and despair at the mention of me leaving. "Jasper, you don't have to."

I smiled a little. "Don't worry, it's only for a little while. You look exhausted, maybe sleep some and I'll be back in the morning?"

I winced at her sudden mood change and I wondered just how hurt and lost she really was from our sudden move out of Forks. "Please come back tonight." She asked, no almost begged, in a small voice.

Jacobs mood changed to mostly annoyed. I turned to give him a dark look before turning back to Bella. "Alright." I couldn't say no, I had to help her in every which way that was possible in my power. I owed her that much. "Leave your window open. I imagine you do not want to explain me to your father yet." I had to smile at the thought of Bella explaining to her father that one of the Cullen boys were back and she wanted him to stay the night.

She relaxed instantly at y words and nodded with a small forced smile. I turned to leave, giving the dog one hard look before he stepped aside. It took me a second to get to the car and another to start speeding down. If I was going to be trapped alone with her scent all night I needed to hunt again. I knew it would be difficult to be around her but I did feel in complete control. But a little extra precaution couldn't hurt.

As I turned down to head up the long driveway to the house my phone rang. I already knew who it was when I answered it.

"What happened? Her future disappeared again!" I smirked some hearing the frustration in Alice's voice. She always depended on her visions more than she should, but then again so did everyone else in the family.

"Relax. She's been hanging out with werewolves. I imagine you can't see past them." It was the only explanation I could come up with. "Are you going to come down here?" I put the car in park in front of the house as soon as I stopped and got out.

I raised my eyebrows as she hesitated on the phone. What was she seeing that she wasn't telling me? I knew our relationship had been a little on the rocks but I still would do anything for her. "Not right now." She finally said. Just as I was about to say something else in protest she quickly announced that she had to go and to keep me updated. I stared down at the phone after she hung up. Sighing I put it in my pocket and turned towards the forest.

The hunting in Forks was always fun. There was always enough wildlife to go around. I grinned as I started running through the trees. Once I caught the scent of some elk nearby I let my senses take over me completely. I climbed a tree nearby and closed my eyes, just following the delicious sound of the pounding hearts. The venom pooled in my mouth and I let out a low growl. It's always more fun to let them know that a predator is nearby. Then the chase was on. Of course it didn't take no time to catch up and to spring on one. My teeth sunk into the animals neck and I drained it dry. Tossing the carcass down I went on to hunt some more. Two deers later I felt as if I couldn't take anymore blood into my system.

I headed back towards the house to grab a shower before I was to go back to the Swan residence. I wasn't really all that dirty but I knew the smell or sight of blood would make Bella queasy. Once I was in the shower I let the hot water drip over my body, washing the dirt and blood away. After I was sure I was clean I stepped out and put on the change of clothes I put on that I found in Alice's and my old room. I checked the time on my cell phone, seeing it was after nine I figured it was late enough to head back.

This time I ditched the car and ran my way to her house. I smiled slightly seeing that she had left the window open. I jumped up and pulled myself through it, landing lightly on my feet. I could hear Charlie down the hall, no deep breathing or snoring quite yet but he must be getting ready for bed. Bella wasn't in the room yet so I sat in the chair in the corner and waited. There was water running and I figured she was taking a shower as well.

Fifteen minutes must have past by before the water was shut off and some shuffling was done. Five minutes later she was opening the door and looking expectantly around her room. I cleared my throat and stood up. Relief rolled off of her and she showed a small forced smile. "You came." She whispered as she threw the towel from her hair off to the side.

"I told you I would." I said simply. I was still trying to get a grip on to how bad things really were for her when my whole family followed Edwards orders to leave her be.

I watched as she sat down on the edge of the bed, her eyes never leaving me. It was almost as if she was waiting for me to disappear. I didn't know what else to say or if I should say anything at all. Instead I just walked closer to her and took a seat next to her on the bed, keeping my eyes on her. As soon as I sat down she seemed to relax even more. "I'm really glad you're here, Jasper." She admitted quietly.

"I'm glad I came. Someone has to stop you from cliff diving for entertainment." I gave a half smile at my small attempt to lighten the mood. It worked some since she gave a quiet laugh in return. Not thinking too much about my actions I reached up and brushed my thumb underneath her right eye. She had dark circles under each eye from exhaustion. I could also notice that she looked thinner than the last time I had saw her. "You need to rest." The warmth from my thumb touching her skin was amazing. I hadn't been this close to her before. It was probably best I didn't. Her scent was intoxicating, though I was in complete control, and her warmth was addicting.

She seemed frozen under my touch but nodded a little in agreement. I pulled my hand back and stood up, motioning her to do the same. Once she was beside me I pulled the covers back and motioned for her to climb into bed. Once she was in bed I pulled the covers up over her and tucked her in.

"You won't leave will you?" She sounded almost panicked that I would.

I shook my head and gave her a reassuring smile. I pointed over to the chair. "I'll be right there all night." I promised.

She nodded and relaxed down into the bed more. I sent her a wave of calm to help her sleep and was satisfied when her heart slowed and her breathing was even. I moved back to the chair and sat, keeping my promise that I wouldn't leave.