The Glass Family
SPOV
Jasper drove with extreme concentration as dark fell upon us, Rosalie sat in the passenger seat quietly talking to Jasper but it was too low for me to hear, Alice sat in the back talking to Eve trying not to wake up Claire who was fast asleep. I watched Claire carefully as her head fell onto my shoulder cutely; I slowly moved her head so she was comfortable on my lap. I wondered if Jasper could see Bella or Rosalie could see Emmett. Suddenly Jasper pulled in to a secluded area in a lay by.
"I'll be back in a minute" Jasper whispered as to not wake Claire and I nodded feeling alert. Jasper hopped out with a confused expression on his face. I waited patiently for him to come back and 20 minutes later he did.
"What happened?" Rosalie asked trying not to convey the worry in her voice. I focused on their conversation to see if it affected us badly.
"Bella had an encounter with some vampires migrating towards Morganville. He joked around with her and she got defensive so did Emmett and Michael wanted to let me know that Bella's pissed" Jasper must've been pissed at what the vampire they'd met because he growled slightly and gripped the steering wheel tighter. He turned to face the back, "we're gonna rest here for the night, ya'll go to sleep" Jasper sighed and Claire began to stir.
"You okay?" I asked her softly and she smiled sweetly her blue eyes staring at mine. There was a sudden crash on the roof, Eve yelped, Claire covered her head on instinct, I put my arm over Claire protectively, Alice didn't move, neither did Rosalie and Jasper just chuckled.
"Relax, its Emmett!" Alice giggled and I sighed in relief as did Eve; Emmett then opened the van door and trudged in happily.
"Hey Partiers!" Emmett boomed giddily and I chuckled rubbing my eyes, "come out! We found something!" Emmett grinned and I helped Claire outside.
The Cullen Family
JPOV
I had wondered what they'd found, I locked up the Cullen Camper and held hands with my Bella. I looked around at everyone walking through the forest laughing and joking...not afraid anymore. I never wanted my family to be afraid and even though I could see in the dark I imagined everyone else being afraid; but they weren't afraid, they were happy and content and trusting. I felt pride in myself for the first time in years-I had protected these people and they'd protected me even in the darkest of times. We kept walking until we came to a vast meadow with purpled flowers dotted everywhere, the stars lit up the night sky and Emmett had laid out a big blanket with human food on it.
"Lets enjoy ourselves guys!" Edward smiled and we all sat on the blanket happily. Shane and Claire nibbled on food, Michael and Eve cuddled staring at the stars, Rosalie was sat behind Emmett hugging him, Alice was lay down with her head resting on Edward's lap and Bella was sat on my lap.
"I forgot that things could be this simple, you know?" Bella announced and I understood her completely-nothing had ever been simple as a vampire, the only thing that was simple to me was my love for Bella. That was clear. Carlisle and Esme's death was complicated. I kissed her lightly and rested my forehead against hers.
"Jasper, will you sing for me?" she whispered and I felt pure adoration and love in my heart. I would sing anything for Bella, I would play the guitar until my finger fell off. I nodded and thought of a song which sounded appropriate.
Jasper:
I think there was an accident
And I was born late Growing up as a kid
I felt out of place And I played to much Dylan
My friends didn't get him, they said he couldn't sing
but it sounded like heaven to me...
I took note that Bella knew the song, everyone looked so at peace with me singing and them staring at the stars. Bella joined in.
Bella & Jasper:
You make me wanna go back in time Naked at Woodstock, covered in mud
You make me wanna close my eyes And sway back and forth on an Assortment of drugs
You make me feel free And wild
flower child.
Bella swayed slightly, enjoying our blending voices and the serenity that we've longed for...
Jasper:
While the world is a factory, an assembly line.
You're a calico dress drying in the sunshine.
And I'm not a robot Because robots can't dream,
I knew it the moment You made love to me like you do.
Bella & Jasper:
You make me wanna go back in time Naked at Woodstock, covered in mud
You make me wanna close my eyes And sway back and forth on an Assortment of drugs
You make me feel free And wild
flower child.
Bella:
I see it in my head
I hitched a ride with a friend Hopped out of a van And you were standing there
Hendrix was playing But we didn't care
We made our own music With the smoke in the air
And we sang "Make love, not war" And we were not even bored
But I remember where I was When Kennedy was shot.
Bella's voice was like a sweet symphony in my head and I never wanted to forget it. I was so lucky to love her.
Jasper & Bella:
Maybe I'm an old soul And maybe I'm not...
The song had finished and the night was silent. Everyone sat thoughtfully thinking about their lives. "I just wanna say that, I love you guys and we aren't ever leaving your side!" Eve said sweetly and we each hugged her in turn. Tomorrow would be good, after shopping it was Bella and I's wedding. We all loved each other so much it was unreal; everyone went back to the camper, the humans slept and the vampires kept watch.