A/N: since im typing this on the 25th...MERRY CHRISTMAS! My Christmas present to you is…another chapter! Lol. Okay a couple of people noticed that Jasper said he was the first and last vampire to drink from Bella. And I do realize that Edward did have to suck James' venom out of her in Twilight, but her blood was tainted by James' venom at the time. So what I meant was Jasper was the first and last vampire to taste Bella's uncontaminated blood. Hope that clears everything up! And I'm glad you all had positive reactions to Jasper's decision! We all know that Jasper can't deny Bella anything! Lol. Thanks for all your reviews! I really appreciate them! God knows I don't deserve all of them with how infrequently I update. Oh and sorry about the last line of the previous chapter. I just re-read it and…BLEH! Its really stupid! Lol. Thanks for reading!

And I'm sorry I haven't updated in awhile, I just started watching this anime called Death Note. I am addicted. I stayed up until like 5am watching it yesterday. Lol.

Previously…

"Okay." He whispered finally. "I'll do it."

"W-what?" I questioned in elated disbelief.

"So I guess I should be greatly honored or something. I'll be the first and last vampire to taste your blood."

"You must feel pretty special." I replied sarcastically. Not bothered in the least with his casual reference to biting me.

He winked, flashing a wide grin at me.

I laughed and rolled my eyes, trying to calm my heart rate that had suddenly increased.

Hmm… Must be because of the stressful day.

"So do you need to…um…prepare or something?" I asked hesitantly.

How exactly was he going to go about doing this? Did he need to go hunting beforehand? God, I hope he didn't. I don't think I want to let him go now that I know we're still friends.

His face turned serious. "That's probably best. I know I won't hurt you, but It's better safe than sorry."

He stood up and extended a hand to help me up also.

"Are you going-"

"Hunting? Yes. I won't be gone long though. I'll be back by mornin' at the latest."

At my fallen expression he stopped.

"Hey you want me to do this right?"

I nodded.

"Well then take that sad look off your face darlin'. Smiling suits you better." He said with a smirk before disappearing down the stairs, and leaving me breathless in the hallway.

Damn him. Stupid know-it-all vampire. He probably knows he left me gaping and practically swooning after him. Sometimes, I really hate the power of appeal that they possess; it's embarrassing!

After I was sure that the blush had faded from my face I ventured downstairs. Thanks goodness, everyone's upstairs or out. Whoa, how long had I been upstairs? It's dark outside now. I walked to the window and pressed my forehead against the cool glass, closing my eyes.

I was standing there for awhile before someone found me.

"Bella? Are you okay?"

"Oh yeah." I said sheepishly. "Just shocked at how late it is. Time's really flown by."

He smiled sympathetically. "You know you don't have to be changed tomorrow Bella. No one will be mad if you change your mind, or post-pone the date."

"Thanks Carlisle. But I do want this; I can't help but be a little nervous though." I confessed, leaning back against the wall.

"That's perfectly understandable Bella. This is a very important decision that your making and no one would expect you to be completely calm and unbothered. In fact I'm very impressed that you have the composure that you've shown." He replied, sending me a small smile.

"Oh, thanks." I said smiling back great fully in response.

I really had come to think of Carlisle as a second father to me. With not being able to tell either of my parents about this whole other life I knew here I really had gotten closer to Carlisle and Esme. They had been really good to me when they accepted me into the family even though I am still human.

"So I heard that you made your decision on who you want to change you."

"I-" I started to interrupt.

"It's okay Bella. You don't have to explain your decision to me. It is your choice. And as weary as I am of putting you in harm's way, I do think Jasper is deserving of your faith in him. He has grown stronger in his resistance, and his will to stay with our diet has increased ever since you became an important part in his life; and for that I thank you. Do you have any questions about how things will go tomorrow?"

"No. But I do have a request." I stated, biting my lip in apprehension. I don't know if he'll agree to this, but I think it will make things easier for Jasper.

"Of course, what is it?" Carlisle asked curiously, his gold eyes not showing any worry or negative emotion.

"I…I don't want anyone else around when Jasper changes me that doesn't have to be there." I said firmly, trying to convey confidence and not let how nervous I am show.

"What do you mean exactly?" He asked looking at me seriously, his brow furrowed.

This was the part I am anxious to tell him about. I've thought this through though and it is the best way to make things easier on Jasper and me. I just hope that he can see the idea the way I do.

"Is there some place that we can go to during my change besides this house?"

"Well, yes we would have to go elsewhere because of the treaty with the Quileute's. We would have to find another place to do it so that it would be harder for the wolves to find out that you were bitten by a Cullen. I'm not even positive that they would consider the treaty to be valid if the change occurred somewhere else." He explained patiently.

"In that case then I-"

"You can't seriously be considering this Carlisle?!?"

I gasped in surprise at the interruption.

What the heck?!? Where did he come from? I thought everyone was out of the house now; That's why I brought this up with Carlisle! Dang it! I can't talk about this with him here because he's going to react the way he has been previously, then his actions before will be nothing compared to what his reaction to my idea will be.

"Edward, I think you should think about this rationally and-"

"Rationally?" He scoffed, cutting the other vampire off. "Alice and I are the only ones who are thinking rationally."

"Oh really? Alice and you…just like old times, huh?" I said sarcastically, unable to completely keep the hurt from the betrayal out of my voice.

"No Bella it's not like that. I haven't done anything with anyone since then, and I've only thought of you. You have to believe me, Love." Edward said, having the decency to look like he felt guilty.

"Don't you understand Edward? It's not about how often, the circumstances, or even who; the fact is that you cheated on me! How could you? Do you even know what that did to me? What the thought of you with her does to me still?" I cried, angry tears gathering in my eyes.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know…I have regretted it since it happened." He said feebly, before his eyes were alight with anger again. "I just think it's unnecessary to show that you're hurt by trying to get Jasper to change you. Everyone knows that won't end well, I mean I wasn't even sure I could do it; why would Jasper of all people be able to?"

"No shut up! You don't get to judge anyone; least of all him!" I shrieked.

"Why are you even defending him? Up until recently he meant nothing to you." Edward said accusingly.

"Edward I think you should keep your distance from Bella until you both have a hold of your emotions." Carlisle advised, intervening.

"Just listen Bella. I wasn't thinking and just let me emotions get the best of me. And then Alice was talking about her pain with Jasper and I felt that I could…relate." He said looking lost and yet fuming at the same time.

"Typically, when you 'relate' with someone other than your girlfriend that doesn't include fucking them." Jasper hissed appearing behind me and joining the conversation.

I felt instant relief at the sight of my blonde savior.

"It doesn't include changing them either." Edward growled. "You are not changing my Bella. Not ever."

"We'll see about that."

Snarls filled the room and I pressed myself back against Jasper…which only made the sound increase.

"Edward! Jasper! Stop that at once! I can't believe you two are acting like this in front of Bella!" Carlisle said sternly, looking pretty peeved.

The menacing sound stopped at once and Edward shot Carlisle an apologetic look before glaring at Jasper again.

Ignoring his physically younger brother, Jasper turned me around to face him. Frowning, he took my hand and pulled me towards the stairs.

I'm guessing the lack of protest was Carlisle's doing. Thank goodness for that!

"What are you doing?" I asked after we were safely inside his room. Which by the way was soundproof, an enhancement that comes in handy at times like these.

"You look dead on your feet." He said by way of explanation as he brought me to the guest room.

"Wait."

He stopped.

"Can we go to…your room?" I requested nervously, biting my lip in apprehension.

Wordlessly he pulled me to his room and shut the door behind him before pulling out a thick blanket from on top of his chair and setting it down on the sofa.

"You can sleep here, though I doubt it will be real comfortable. I'm sorry I haven't slept in decades and I have no idea what's okay for you to sleep on without dying of discomfort."

"Oh this is fine." I reassured him as I curled up under the blanket on one end. "I mean I won't die after just one night on it."

"Morning."

"What?"

"It's early morning now." He clarified going to sit next to my feet on the other end of the sofa. It really was a big piece of furniture, and wasn't that uncomfortable.

"Oh. So that's why you're back so soon." I said feeling really stupid.

"I said I would be back by morning, so I am. And listen, if Edward's giving you trouble just let me know, okay?"

"Sure. As long as you promise not to rip his head off." I said jokingly before turning around and moving so that my head was by Jasper, not my feet.

He rolled his bright topaz eyes at me and smoothed a hand over my hair. It really was remarkable what a small hunt could do to his eyes. Before he left they were a darker color, almost brown-looking; and now they were a vibrant gold.

"Change me alone." I blurted out unthinkingly.

His hand in my hair froze.

"What makes you ask that of me?" He questioned calmly, his eyes full of curiosity and confusion.

"You said that everyone's emotions effect yours right?" I started.

Jasper nodded.

"Well, wouldn't that mean that you have to feel their bloodlust and yours? I think that's why you attacked me that day on my birthday, because you were battling against your desire for blood and six other vampires' wanting it as well." I explained, ignoring his pained look at the mention of my birthday party.

"So the fewer vampires present the easier the battle against my instincts will be." Jasper concluded, comprehension dawning in his eyes.

I nodded and waited for his input.

"The fact is I think Carlisle should be there." He said finally. "Not because I don't agree with your point, but because I won't risk your life by not having someone else there to monitor me and make sure I don't lose control."

"Okay." I agreed quickly, sitting up. "I'm so relieved! I was worried that you wouldn't agree and you would have to suffer through changing me with everyone else's hunger tempting you!"

"Silly girl." He said softly turning me to face him. "Always thinking of anyone else but herself."

"But you're not just anyone." I replied burying my face against his chest, and fisting my hands in his shirt.

After a slight hesitation he put his arms around me loosely as to not crush me.

This is what I would miss throughout the change. Wait. What would happen to Jasper while I was changing? Would…would he feel the horrifying pain too? The Cullen's said that when the venom was traveling through your body that it caused excruciating pain….like you were being burned alive. Would Jasper have to go through that again? No, I can't let him! I can't let him go through that at my expense!

I would never forgive myself If I put Jasper through that…

A/N: THE END…of this chapter. I know it was rather uneventful, it was more supposed to be setting the stage for Bella's change. I didn't want them to just be like okay yeah lets change her in one chapter, so I stretching it over a couple…the next one should finish up her change though and we can get on with things! Lol. Thanks for reading and reviewing! And I have decided not to give people who review previews anymore because it takes FOREVER. But please don't let that stop you from commenting on the chapters! I like to hear what you thought about the chapter!

Next chapter…

Will Edward or Alice make any last attempts to stop Jasper from changing Bella?

What's Bella going to do about Jasper having to suffer through the change with her?

Will Jasper be able to bite Bella without killing her?

WHERE THE HECK ARE THE WOLVES?!?