A/N: Hi everyone. Thanks for the response last chapter. Silly me, I forgot to give a theme song for it, so I've decided to give you guys a little surprise. I have chosen a theme song for the story, and I will give it out in my review responses. A line in it has a spoiler for a major plot point in the story. So if you don't want to know, make sure you let me know! Afterwards I would love to hear your guesses.

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BPOV:

Shit. I could see the sun, even behind my closed eyes and knew it was late morning. I told myself that maybe if I didn't open my eyes, I'd never have to face the Cullens. Yeah, that could work.

I knew I was being unfair. Jasper told me I didn't have to see them if I didn't want to, but I knew deep down I did. The first to arrive would be Carlisle, Esme, and Emmett. I could deal with my surrogate parents and big brother. Couldn't I?

It's really not that I didn't want to see them. A big part of me missed them. But the rest of me was fighting to pull away. How long before they'd leave again?

I groaned and put a pillow over my face. With this move, I heard a low chuckle next to me and smiled into the pillow. I immediately relaxed into Jasper's arms that surrounded me.

He had stayed with me all night. Yesterday had been such an eventful day, what with us both realizing that the other was feeling the same and finally admitting it, my flinging him across the room, and then the Cullens calling. I knew I never would have slept without him there.

It felt so right to be there with him, and I suddenly wondered why I had worked so hard to push him away. "Can't we just stay here in bed forever?"

I could almost hear his smile. "You won't hear any complaints from me darlin'."

No. The Cullens were coming and I had to accept that. I could do this. After all, it would be the easiest three first.

Besides, I could be in danger. Jasper had told me someone had been searching for something at both my and the Cullens' houses. It could definitely have something to do with me. Maybe it was best to have the extra hands around.

"But if we did stay here all day, we'd miss Christmas." I rolled over and looked at an amused Jasper. With everything on my mind I had forgotten it was Christmas.

"Merry Christmas, Jasper." I whispered, finally moving the pillow out of the way.

"Merry Christmas, Twink." He responded in turn with a smile and then a quick kiss. I smiled too, it proved to me last night wasn't a dream. "Now come on, I have quite the day planned for us."

I sighed but obeyed. I got up and hopped in the shower before getting dressed in jeans and a plain red shirt.

As I made my way downstairs and into the kitchen I began laughing so hard I could hardly breathe. There stood the last thing I ever thought I would see. The three vampires were all donning ugly Christmas sweaters. The kind with cotton and glitter that you get as a gift from your grandmother and only wear as a bad joke.

"Something funny?" Peter asked me with a straight face.

"You guys look ridiculous!" I was still laughing.

"Don't laugh too hard." Peter continued as he reached behind him and grabbed a fourth sweater.

"Oh no! Not happening!" I knew it was a futile fight and before I knew it, I had my own Christmas cardigan on. These vampires were lucky I loved them, because they sure did push it.

"Who's idea was this anyway?" They all laughed but both Charlotte and Jasper pointed at Peter as he just shrugged.

"Can't blame a guy for gettin' in the spirit, can ya?" He asked innocently and I just laughed. I knew they were trying help me have a good holiday with everything that was going on and I couldn't fault them for that.

I sat down to a cup of candy cane coffee and toast, wondering what else they had planned. "You guys didn't have to go through all this trouble."

"Who said it was all for you sugar?" Charlotte asked with a grin. "We happen to like Christmas too."

After breakfast they pulled out a gingerbread house and I had to laugh. Charlotte was creating the trees, while Jasper and Peter worked together, swearing as they tried to get the house to stay up. I was in charge of decorating the gingerbread men to put in front of the house.

I created one with a skirt and long hair, and gave the other three small fangs and candy red icing dripping from them. They all thought it was pretty funny. I bit one of the vampire heads off which elicited three laughs. I knew I would be eating gingerbread for awhile to come.

A little later we exchanged gifts. Their extravagant gifts had me a little nervous. I wondered if I had done enough. Jasper had gotten Peter and Charlotte a set of plane tickets for a destination of their choice and they got him a new guitar. At least that would go well with my gift for him.

They said I had to wait on my gift because one part hadn't arrived yet. I was nervous about what large or expensive item they had chosen for me. I decided it was best not to worry about it yet, and went to get my presents for them.

I bit my bottom lip in anticipation and realized I was projecting my nervousness when Jasper came and grabbed my hand gently. I smiled at him before I explained, hoping they would understand. "I don't really have a lot of money right now, but I wanted to get you guys something that showed how much it has meant to me that you took me in and have been so patient with me. And they're not extravagant or anything.."

I trailed off but they all smiled. I decided to give them the most important thing I could think of, my faith. I chose things that showed them that I was trusting them not to just up and leave me.

Charlotte seemed pleased with the southern cook book I chose for her. She had asked that I teach her how to cook since she couldn't remember her human life. She gave me a tight hug to thank me and started looking through it. I was really excited to start with her, we got along so well and I knew it would be fun.

Peter was giddy over the practical joker's kit I got him. I knew it was dangerous, but he was already picking on me and I figured this way we could team up and get the others. He was already blowing a whoopie cushion in Char's face and I gave her an apologetic smile.

I gave Jasper his gift next, hoping he would like it. He opened the book of guitar music and read my inscription on the inside. For us, to learn together. I knew he didn't really need the sheet music, he had played long enough to play by ear, but it was the symbology. It was a long term project that allowed us to spend time together.

Jasper's smile warmed me inside. "Thank you. This is great."

I shrugged. "It's nothing really."

He came over an wrapped his arms around my lower back and kissed me sweetly. "No it's not, it's great." He lowered his forehead to mine. "This really means a lot." I knew then that he understood as he projected his gratitude onto me.

We stood like that for a few minutes until he took my hand leading me towards the door. "Come on then, we have a whole day ahead of us."

When we arrived at his destination I shook my head fervently. "No! No, way! Don't even think about it."

As I looked out onto the outdoor skating arena and all the couples skating hand in hand I was sure he had lost his mind. There was no way a sane person would try to put sharp objects anywhere near my body and on a slippery surface no less.

"Come on Twink, please." He looked up at me with puppy dog eyes and I had to look away. I didn't even know vampires could make those eyes. I sighed as I knew I would never be able to say no to him.

"Fine." I replied, but made sure to add, "but you better not let me fall."

He smiled at me, dragging me out of the car. "Never."

I gave him a small smile as I let him drag me to a bench and tightly tie my skates. I looked around at all of the trees that were decorated in lights and ornaments. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad after all.

We made it out onto the ice and I gripped the side tightly as I stepped in my skates.

Jasper skated backwards, pulling me along with his hands like a parent would do to a child. "No, it's more of a glide, not a walk. Like this." He pulled me as he skated flawlessly.

"See, you're skating." He said with a smile as he lifted me slightly off the ground as he spun in a circle. I smiled back at him, knowing in reality he was skating and I was just along for the ride.

"You're really good." I said simply as he continued to pull me around the rink. It was a bit chilly and I was glad he had grabbed me some mittens and a hat.

"I've had many years to practice. We have had a lot of free time on our hands over the years and we often live in places where there's a lot of snow and little sun." He replied with a smirk.

His words reminded me of the upcoming company and I immediately started to panic. In less than a second, before I could even say anything, Jasper had his hands on either side of my face, stopping us momentarily.

"Don't worry about them, okay? This day is all about us." I nodded with a slight smile, trying my best to do just that. We continued to skate, talking about my classes for the next term, Trip's Christmas plans, and other safe subjects.

We headed to the car after my feet became tired and he turned up the heat, knowing I must be cold. I gave him an appreciative smile. "Thanks for today Jasper, it's been awhile since I had a nice Christmas."

"Me too. And there's no one I would rather spend it with." He gave my hand a small squeeze.

"Me neither." And I meant it, projecting my honesty. I knew he must be worried about what would happen if he came back and I wanted to show him how content I was.

We didn't get too deep into the conversation though because we arrived at our next destination rather quickly. We pulled up to a movie theatre and I became curious as he came around and opened my door, pulling me out of the car.

I looked up at the sign and saw A Christmas Story was playing and immediately I was very excited. I hit him playfully. "No way, Jasper!"

I had told him yesterday that it was my favourite Christmas movie of all time. It reminded me of Christmases when I was young and used to visit Charlie. I had never seen it in the theatre though.

I took a moment to hug his waist before we went in. He went to the concession stand while I picked out seats and he came back with a large popcorn, a drink, and milk duds. I looked up at him in question and he shrugged with a sly smile. "I didn't know what you liked."

He draped his arm around my shoulders and I leaned into his side, starting on my popcorn. We spent the movie cuddled together, laughing throughout it.

After the movie, he stopped to pick me up some dinner before we headed back to the house. I sat and ate as he played his guitar for me, singing some Christmas songs.

JPOV

I hoped her day was going well. She deserved a real date and I had little time to give it to her. I knew things were sure to get complicated soon, so today had to be perfect.

After dinner we sat around the house, playing some music from the guitar book she got me and just talking. A little later in the evening Peter came in the front door, and sat next to Bella on the couch. He placed his hand over Bella's eyes without a word and she immediately started pulling at his hand to no use. "Peter, what the hell do you think you're doing? Let me go!"

He chuckled. "Sorry little one, Char's bringing in the last part of your gift. Just a minute longer. Now calm down or you'll ruin the whole surprise."

A few seconds later he dropped his hand and she looked at us expectantly. Peter smiled. "I don't know if we should even let her have it if she's going to be like that."

She glared at him. As much as she didn't like surprises I could feel her curiosity.

I stood up and took her hand as Charlotte came back into the room. "I think we could let it slip, this time." And with that I brought her upstairs with Peter and Charlotte behind me.

We opened a door, all piling in before Peter switched on the lights. I immediately felt her happiness and gratitude as she looked around her new room.

The walls had been painted a light purple, with dark purple accents. We had purchased a book shelf and filled it full of books that I knew Bella liked or that we thought she might.

There was a television with DVDs and we had put up a few photos of the four of us and some of her with Trip. There was a laptop on the desk and some of the knick knacks we picked up from her place.

"This is all for me?" She asked incredulously.

I nodded. "Its from all three of us. Do you like it?"

She smiled before taking the time to hug each of us. "Thank you guys! It's perfect!"

Charlotte squeezed her hand. "You can use it as often as you like. We love having you here and wanted you to have a place of your own."

Bella looked up at us. "Are you guys asking me to move in with you?"

Charlotte replied for us all. "Yes. We would love that. But if you're not comfortable with that you can just use it to stay in when you are over."

I could feel nothing but happiness coming from Bella when she answered. "I'm in." We all smiled in response. "But I don't think I could leave Trip."

I sighed at her, pretending like it was a big deal as I took her hand and led her out of the room. "I had a feeling you'd say that."

We walked down the hall as Peter and Charlotte left us, heading to the living room. I opened the door to the old room she was staying in and she gasped when she saw Trip lying on the bed. She ran towards him as he stood and scooped her into a hug.

"I thought you went home for Christmas?" Bella was still shocked.

"Oh Cookie. You know you're my family too. I was there first but we've had this planned for awhile now. I had to make it back to see you."

I greeted Trip and left the room to let them catch up. I went to the living room to meet up with Peter and Charlotte but I could still hear their conversation.

"I had to check out my new diggs too."

I heard her squeal. "You mean?"

He laughed. "Yeah. Well you know Luke is done school and heading out to find a job and so I was going to be in the market for a new place anyway. Jasper told me he was thinking about asking you to come and stay, and you know I like the guy. And one thing led to another, and when we planned it with Peter and Charlotte I couldn't help but get along with them. Peter is a riot, and Charlotte is so sweet and I feel like I've known her a long time. I knew it'd be a good time."

I knew Bella would have a lot of questions and I would answer them later. She was probably wondering about how we would keep our secret. He wouldn't be here permanently until the new semester and by then hopefully the Cullen situation would be resolved. It's not something we had worked into the plan.

Besides, Bella and I already spent most of our time with him and if he did notice by now that something was different about me he never mentioned it. We would just have to be careful until we decided what the future had for us all.

"So spill Cookie."

"What do you mean?" She asked innocently.

"You know very well what I mean. I can see you're glowing. Did you two finally smarten up?" I smiled. Did everyone see this coming?

She giggled and I was sure she nodded.

I put on the television and talked with Peter and Charlotte to try to tune out their conversation. I decided to go for a quick hunt, just to be safe, knowing they would be up there awhile. When I returned an hour later, I could still hear Bella and Trip planning out their next semester. She was so happy, and that made me happy.

A little while later Bella came into the room, thanking us again. Trip had fallen asleep, he had had quite the long day. Peter and Charlotte left a few minutes later. They said they needed a hunt and wanted to spend some alone time together. They weren't usually shy about it, but I knew they didn't want to offend Trip and Bella. And I had a feeling they really just wanted to give Bella and I some time to ourselves, for which I was grateful.

It was dark outside, just about eleven now. There wasn't much left of Christmas, and I had one last thing for Bella. I made sure she dressed warmly and took her out to the property stretching behind the backyard into the trees. She smiled as she spotted the horse and carriage that was waiting for us. We got into the carriage and I pulled the blanket on the bench over top of her so that she didn't get cold. I could feel her happiness and appreciation.

I only saw her smile grow as I pulled out a bottle of champagne and two glasses that I had requested come with the carriage. I poured and handed her a glass and she leaned into me, wrapping her arm around mine.

"You didn't have to do all of this. Everything today has just been so wonderful. It's too much." Although she meant it, I could also feel how happy she was and that meant everything. Nothing would ever be too much if it made her smile like this.

I shook my head and took a sip of the champagne. "You deserve to be happy Bella."

On top of her happiness, I felt of surge of pride from her. "So do you Jasper."

I looked at her questioningly. "What's that for?"

She understood what I meant immediately. "I'm just proud of you Jasper. You've come so far and I'm just glad that I can help make you happy. You don't seem to have any trouble being around me anymore."

I smiled at her. She was amazing. "You know, I really don't. I'm not saying you don't smell good. God, do you smell good." She blushed a little at that. "But I always knew I didn't want to hurt you, you're too important. Even when you were with Edward I was never really tempted. I think that night, your birthday, that everyone's lust together and the blood was too much for me. I hope though that I wouldn't have hurt you."

She shook her head, placing it on my shoulder. "I know you wouldn't have."

I smiled at her faith in me. "I don't think I could if I tried." And I knew we both understood that I was no longer just talking physically. She didn't say anything to respond so I decided to change the subject slightly. "I could say that I'm proud of you too."

"Me?" She asked a little disbelievingly.

"Yes, you." I tapped her on the nose with my finger, earning myself one of her smiles. "I'm proud of how strong you are. But I'm even more proud that you've let me in. I know how hard that has been for you."

She nodded and looked up at me. "I'm sorry I pushed you away Jasper. I was just so scared of getting too close. Hell, a bit of me still is. I didn't know how long it would be until you decided you didn't want me either."

"What do you mean?" I asked her, not really sure what she was getting at.

"That's what he..." She sighed. "That's what Edward said when he left me, that he didn't want me anymore." I was even more proud of her and I let it project back onto her.

She smiled at me. "It feels good to say it. I'm tired of pushing it all away, not allowing myself to talk about it, think about it. I'm happy again, and that's okay. I'm not going to let my past get in the way. I'm still scared and I don't know what's going to happen, but I'm sure of us and that's all I can do."

We sat in silence for a few minutes before she spoke again. "All I know is that you were there for me when I didn't think I could ever be whole again. And I just couldn't fight that connection between us. I could trust you and you made me happy, and whenever we touched.."

"You felt it too?" I was shocked now. I thought it was something to do with her warmth or just on my end.

"Yeah. I had never felt anything like it." So it wasn't just some vampire-human connection if she hadn't felt it with Edward. She continued. "It's like history, and comfort, and home." And I knew she didn't mean our history from Forks. It was like we were always meant to be the ones who were together, the real us.

I nodded, understanding completely.

"Thank you for finding." She whispered.

"Thank you for letting me."

We spent the rest of the ride in comfortable silence and when we arrived back at the house I took us over to the fireplace so that Bella could warm up. As she took off her coat and hat I laid down a blanket before pulling her down, grabbing her hand. Peter and Charlotte weren't back and I could hear Trip's even breaths from his slumber upstairs.

She smiled softly at me. "Thanks, Jasper. This was the perfect day."

I returned her smile, before bringing our joined hands up and kissing the top of her hers. "Well, we can have many more like them, if you'll let me that is."

She responded by leaning over to kiss me sweetly, both of us letting our happiness take us over. But it heated fairly quickly.

Neither of us wanted to rush anything. We had just found our way to each other and emotions were running rampant. We were content to just explore each other at our own pace. Her blood was the last thing on my mind in that moment.

In time, her soft lips moved against mine with increasing pressure. I was careful not to apply too much pressure of my own. I ran my tongue along her lip and she parted them for me. I moved my tongue into her mouth, feeling the warmth of it. It was amazing. She tasted warm and of everything sweet but with a slight kick.

She moaned softly into my mouth and I let my hands explore her stomach and her back as she did the same. Her soft warm hands brushed my skin and I felt my whole body relaxing at the touch.

I moved my way to her neck placing soft kisses along her collarbone. I leaned her onto her back, resting on top of her with my elbows on either side of her body. She reached up running her fingers through my hair and I found myself purring into her touch. It was one of the most amazing things I had ever felt.

I wasn't going to push her too far, but I definitely wanted more. I undid her cardigan, and slipped it off her shoulders. She surprised me by lifting up her arms, allowing me to pull her t-shirt over her head.

I immediately felt my jeans tighten as I looked down, seeing her only in a yellow lace bra that left little to the imagination. I was in trouble now.

I let her pull my own sweater over my head at her own speed. I was letting her set the pace now, so as not to rush her, and she surprised me again by pulling me back down towards her. I was completely in the moment, laying kisses on her neck, down to the spot between her breasts as I reached one of my hands up to cup one gently. My entire focus was on Bella, in my whole existence I had never been more focused on something.

And I guess that's how it slipped by me that someone was approaching. I only became aware when I heard such a small gasp that Bella remained oblivious. I immediately stiffened and looked up from the piece of heaven I had found.

And there stood Esme with her hand covering her mouth, Emmett with his mouth hanging open, and even Carlisle's eyes went wide. And Peter and Charlotte just grinned happily.

I reluctantly pulled away as Bella looked up at me and I felt her fear and rejection. She leaned her head back, looking upside-down to follow my gaze.

Emmett broke the silence as he said louder than necessary, "What the fuck?" Esme responded by chastising him for his inappropriate language.

I immediately felt Bella's embarrassment, even overpowering the shock from the Cullens, and amusement from Peter and Charlotte. She immediately started blushing and I could hear the blood rush to her cheeks. But then she surprised me yet again by turning her head back up and closing her eyes before she spoke. "Well, shit." This brought about a further wave of shock from the door, but Emmett's amusement joined Peter and Charlotte's.

I could hear Peter laugh out loud now as I stood up, pulling Bella behind me so she could throw on her cardigan. "Well that was a hell of a greeting, I must say. But can't you two ever get a room? I know privacy is a bit of a farce amongst vampires, but you don't have to keep pawing each other in front of me you know."

That broke the tension slightly as I felt everyone start to calm down a little. "I guess maybe we shoulda called first? We ran into these guys on the edge of town and we figured we would just bring em' back for ya."

Emmett tilted his head to the side, trying to get a peek behind me. I could feel his happiness but it was again overwhelmed by his shock. "Bella? Is that you?"

He smiled and held out his arms expectantly. It was too much for Bella though, I could feel her warring with herself behind me but her apprehension won out. She walked out in front on me slowly and looked up at them all. "I-I'm sorry. I can't do this." And she ran out the still opened front door. Luckily we hadn't gotten her shoes off yet, but she didn't even bother grabbing a jacket.

I looked up at them apologetically and Carlisle spoke first. "Hi son. It's nice to see you, but it seems we have much to discuss."

"Indeed we do." I looked at all of them. "I'm sorry about that, I know you feel rejected, I was there too. She's doing better now but it's going to take some time."

They nodded but I continued. "And I will explain everything and we'll talk about what's going on, but you'll have to excuse me." I pointed towards the door as I grabbed her coat.

As I made my way out the door I heard stirring upstairs. "Oh, and we have a human guest, so I would appreciate you keeping that in mind." I knew they understood as I heard Trip heading down the stairs. I knew that Peter and Charlotte would help keep the situation under control though.

I found my way outside, easily following Bella's scent. I wondered where she was heading on foot but understood when it took me around the house to the property out back.

I had to stifle a laugh because I knew it wasn't the time, but there Bella stood trying to get up our tree on her own. I sped up and appeared behind her. "Can I help you darlin'?"

I could feel her fear, and a bit of embarrassment. I wondered if she wanted to be alone but then I actually felt a bit of relief from her and she nodded.

I pressed her against my chest with one arm, easily climbing with my feet and other hand and pulling us onto the branch. This time I sat with my back against the trunk, pulling her against my chest.

"We haven't been up here in awhile." I noted. At least not alone. The four of us had come a few times.

She nodded. "Yeah. I missed it."

I wrapped my arms around her waist putting my chin onto her shoulder. "You know Twink. You say the word and they're gone. If you're not comfortable, they can stay somewhere else around here."

She shook her head. "No. I don't mean to push them away. I know the three of them care about me. I have no problem with them, but I just can't get close to them again." I could feel her nerves.

While I felt for her in that moment, I found myself very happy. "Thank you for trusting me. It means the world to me that you're here, letting me be with you."

She sighed into my chest. "Again, I'm sorry for pushing you away Jasper. I just don't know what to do if you left again. I'm pretty sure you won't, but I don't know if I can put myself out there for them just to have them leave again."

I nodded and nuzzled her neck. "Bella, I'm not telling, or even asking you to let them in again. But there's something that maybe you should know." I paused, hoping I wouldn't upset her. "When we left, Edward told us that you wanted us to leave and to not see us again because it would be too hard. He said you were worried about the safety of your father, your friends."

She turned to look at me, speechless for a moment, confusion overtaking her. "And you all believed him?"

I nodded. "Just like you believed him when he told you that he didn't want you." She nodded in understanding. "And you know I don't think we would have believed him had he said you were afraid for yourself. But it's so like you to worry more about other people than your own happiness, so it didn't seem that far of a stretch."

I felt her understanding and surprise, but her relative calm. I pulled her back against me and we sat in silence. I reached into a hole in the trunk where I had taken to leaving our smokes and a lighter so that they were always there. We remained silent as I placed a cigarette in between her lips, holding it with one hand and lighting it with the other, replacing the lighter into the tree.

She inhaled and I removed it, taking my own drag from my place on top of her shoulder. We continued in this fashion until we had reached the end and I put it out against the tree before flinging in down towards the ground.

She sighed deeply. "Okay, let's go."

"Hmm?"

"Let's go. I can't promise anything, but I'm at least ready to face them." I nodded at her determination and brought her down from the tree. I led her to the back door with my hand on the small of her back, like I had all that time ago in Phoenix, happy in the fact that now she was mine.

I opened the back door for her, leading her into the house and towards the living room as five pairs of eyes were on us. Trip was now sitting on the couch with Peter, seemingly at ease. Esme and Carlisle sat on the love seat, and Emmett on the chair. I heard Char working in the kitchen.

As I inventoried our surroundings, Bella seemed to as well, taking small steps into the room. She paused in the centre and looked up from her eyelashes right at Emmett. I felt his hope. "Em?"

I saw his smile reach his eyes as he stood, opening his arms. I felt his relief and both of their happiness as Bella ran towards him. She had almost reached him, when I briefly noticed Charlotte come out of the kitchen, facing everyone in the room. And a second later, everything fell apart.

It all happened in a flash as I heard a crash but did not seek it out. My eyes were on Bella, my Bella as she dropped towards the ground, her body flopping like a rag doll. Emmett was closest to her so he dropped to his knees and caught her before she hit the floor.

I was there in an instant. I could hear her heartbeat and breathing and that gave me a small amount of reassurance. I ran my cool hands on her face, worried she had fainted from the pressure of the situation. "Bella? Bella, can you hear me?" By now I had pulled her from Emmett's arms, cradling her to my chest.

"Carlisle!" I called for him, wondering why he wasn't already by her side. When he didn't come I immediately searched him out.

I felt a wave of fear on top of my own as I took in the entire scene of the room for the first time. Carlisle was over Trip looking into his eyes with a small flashlight as Esme held him gently.

I felt myself start to panic, wondering what could have caused both humans to faint simultaneously. Did we have a gas leak, maybe some sort of carbon dioxide problem? Should we be getting them out of here? I was about to ask Carlisle when I noticed something that would have made my venom run cold, if that were any more possible. I had seen enough in my existence that I was not easily scared, but right now I was terrified.

My still heart sunk in my chest as I noticed Peter holding Char in the same manner. The cup of cocoa had fallen and shattered on the ground, probably causing the crash a few seconds ago. Whatever I had thought was happening shouldn't be able to affect vampires. And why only them?

Emmett broke our silence. "What the fuck?" He repeated his earlier statement and Esme half-heartedly chastised him.

Carlisle looked up as we all looked to him for some sort of explanation. With his response I knew we were in trouble. "No Esme. I think this time Emmett's sentiment is quite appropriate."

A/N: Hope you enjoyed a little Christmas in August. How was that reunion? Let me know :)