Summary; B and J fall in love under dire circumstances. Turns out for them that life wouldn't be so kind as to let them function like a proper family. "Never stop believing in me Darlin'. I'll always be yours" Beta'd by Affarie Ava Mai. m for lemons and language.

Story Title; Fading Crimson

Author; Sparkly Tutu As My Fairy - (Haley Conrad)

Rating; M

Pairing; Jasper\Bella

Song Prompt for Chapter; Pixie Lott- Turn It Up

Co-Author; Affarie Ava Mai - (Ella-Ava Rose)

Disclaimer; All publicly recognizable characters , setting, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement intended.

3 months earlier; previous day in Jasper's pov;

Through all my vampire life I had been able to feel the emotions of people around me and then manipulate it for my own benefit. When I was with Maria she called it a gift, even my own family now still called it a gift; I called it a curse.

I was thankful that I had gotten a second chance at this life with Alice but even she didn't understand, to her these gifts were a way of protecting us and our family but I wouldn't have cared less.

I know it made me seem vain and biased but I wanted to protect my family with my own strength and knowledge about our kind. I wanted to show them that I didn't have to cower behind my gift all the time; That like any normal member of my kind, I could fight just as well, if not better than the average vampire.

Carlisle's suggestions were that we were graced with our 'gifts' as a way to protect ourselves and our mates, but I didn't see why I had a gift when I was perfectly capable of protecting my family. I just wish that I could somehow prove this to my loved ones.

I had no fears of Edward hearing my thoughts right now because he was too busy with Bella, the human he was always so infatuated with. I could feel his feelings towards her, but that didn't mean that I understood them exactly. I didn't see what the appeal was.

I knew it was wrong to think of vampires as better than the humans but it always seemed to me that we were; I had accepted my existence in this form, it was about time my family got over it and accepted it as well instead of revelling in the idea and living their human lives through Bella.

She was purely innocent and I knew that as much as Rosalie hated her opinion on the matter, I knew that Isabella was firmly set on her transformation into this life; the only thing in the way was Edward.

I sighed in pity for her, He was just so stubborn.

I heard a bell-like giggle as I was attacked by someone and I shifted into a crouch immediately, readying myself to flip the small form over my shoulder, from where it was perched on my back. All this happened in a fraction of a second as a pair of small fingers pressed against my eyelids and a kiss was planted on my neck before a smooth whisper filled my ear "Guess who Jazzy?"

I groaned in frustration before slowly spinning Alice from around my back until she was facing me and lowly growled "Alice, how many times do I have to tell you not to sneak up on me?" I asked. "Well I guess around 324 but really, whose counting?" she replied with a small giggle.

She was just being playful; I could tell it from her mood. She was excited, or had something exciting to tell me. Her purposes weren't clear but I was just glad that she wasn't angry at me for growling at her.

The corner of my mouth twisted up in a grim smile, but she didn't notice anything wrong. I was more than happy to see my love safe but the only time I was left with my own thoughts was when Edward was away and I didn't really appreciate it when my family interrupted that quite time.

Still it was Alice, and my mate had always been known amongst my family members to be the most exuberant. "Come on Jasper, we're picking up Bella today for Edward, and Rose wants our help to polish my Porsche before we go to school, we need to hurry we only have seven hours to prepare and Rose and I, need to co-ordinate outfits and I need to find those new Jimmy Choo's before Rose asks to borrow them because you know I promised her she could sometime and since she's helping to wash the car..."

Alice droned on as she applied mascara to her eyes. -Something I never understood about my wife and sister, because once you're inhumanly beautiful, how's make up going to make you look even better, also I didn't need any more men lusting after my mate- Soon after a wave of pity blasted through the hallway before there came a knock to our bedroom door and Emmett peeked his head around it and smiling sarcastically at us, before saying "Rose wants you in the garage. Now" He said before skipping -yes skipping- down the hallway.

"Better hurry Alice, I think I'll wear those cute Jimmy's that you got from Venice, today"

We heard Rosalie call to us from the garage extension and Alice gasped in horror at what she said next even though I was sure she had already seen her going to say it. That pissed me off for some reason, she was too theoretical and even though she is my mate, she still has flaws of over-dramatizing everything she says.

Alice grabbed my hand in a flash and pulled me down stairs before I could even get a word in. She stopped outside the garage entrance, releasing my hand and glanced at me once anxiously, making me realize that I had been projecting my feelings of annoyance. I gave her a small smile which she returned at once, her mood instantly happy.

At least it made awkward times like these less frustrating on my end. I took her hand in my own once again and knocked twice on the door, entering to see Emmett shuffling back into the corner as Rosalie straightened her jumper that was covered in Emmett's scent.

I smirked at Emmett and embarrassment as well as a hint of possessiveness came off of him. He jumped at any chance to show everyone that Rosalie was his.

I laughed silently at the fact that it couldn't be more obvious if he claimed her in front of us and I knew of course that Rose would object; she may be vain but she was equally proud.

"Okay Alice and Jasper, it's about time you got here. Me and Emmett were just talking about-" "Zip it Rose, we know you were doing more than talking" Alice interrupted her as she made her way over to her Porsche and lovingly gazed at it. I sometimes thought she loved her car more than me.

Emmett's feelings changed to chagrin so I knew that he thought the same thing, soon enough he voiced his thoughts. There wasn't many a time when he didn't voice his thoughts, Edward once said his mind was like a pool vast and clear, never afraid to speak his mind;

I was beginning to believe him.

"Alice, if I didn't know any better I'd say you care about your car more than your husband" He guffawed and then Alice calmly took off her body warmer -not that she had need of it- and placed it on the rack of wrenches before coolly replying.

"Number one Emmett; it is not just any car but a Porsche and a yellow one at that. Number two, of course I love Jazzy and I can guarantee you that Rosalie feels the same way about her car, in fact-" Her reply was cut off as she got a blank look on her face and her eyes hazed over as if a small film had been pressed over the lenses.

I rushed over to her side, to try and calm her as her emotions started to go hay-wire, it was after all, one of her favourite things about me; The ability to calm her with one touch.

Another reason I resented my power, to be the fact that I should be able to calm her anyway by talking to her instead of manipulating her emotions. It did come in handy sometimes though.

She drew out of her vision with a screech as water was splashed all over us, she turned to glare at Rose from where she was standing with the hose in her hands, and mischief radiating off of her. This day was already looking glum.

"Opps" She said, with a smirk "Missed the car" She shrugged and I shook my head quietly, amused. She suited Emmett more than anyone knew.

Alice growled at her and after a few profanities directed at my sister, to which I glanced sharply at her, -Rose was just messing after all, I could feel it from her emotions- My face wiped bank as I saw her top had become translucent, giving everyone a view of the lacy back bra beneath it. This day just took a turn for the better...

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3 hours later Edward returned and retreated to Carlisle's study where they immersed themselves in taking. I purposefully ignored their conversation, because I knew, what with the feelings of frustration and confusion emanating from Edward, that he would have preferred to keep his private life exactly that; private.

I was leaning against the bed frame, reading one of my new Confederate Army books by Adam R. Johnson when Alice bounded in and snapped the book shut in my face. And I was just getting to the capture of Newburg. I turned to look at her as she twirled in front of me with two outfits in hand.

"Okay so I was thinking" she said in reply to my look "if I wear my wildfox baggy beach jumper with shorts I'll be able to wear my pink jimmy choo's but-"

She cut off, thinking quietly for a second "Will that look too weird to the humans, it'll be raining after all and dressing in shorts in this weather wouldn't be too conspicuous. I could always wear skinny's with it. I have that new pair from Detroit that I could wear with it..."

I stared at my wife, in shock. Even after being married with her for the last 60 or so years, I still didn't understand what was so important about fashion. Sure, I probably would never get the chance as Alice insisted on buying for the whole family, but it surely wasn't that hard to match a top and some jeans together.

"Umm Alice, why are you asking me. I have no clue about the first thing in fashion. Isn't that more like Rose's thing?" I asked. She looked off into a vision, presumably to see which one suited better and muttered quietly "Her and Emmett are busy" I winced at what she insinuated. Rose was my sister and Em was my bro after all.

Suddenly she clapped her hands as her eyes landed on me. "The shorts it is!" she exclaimed before walking -although it appeared to be dancing- into the bathroom where she could apply more make up.

"Your clothes are hanging against the outside of the wardrobe, Jasper" She called out quietly and I looked at the clock before walking at a human pace and putting on my clothes. Alice had better hurry if we were to collect Bella; It was already 7;13 and I wasn't sure if Bella would be ready yet or what.

I presumed that Alice would have left earlier if that was the case, but my wife sometimes got carried away and it was more than once that we had been late for school thanks to one of her exploits.

I rushed down stairs using my natural speed and sped through the garage door, calling quietly to Esme that I would see her later. I was just about to sit into the driver's seat when Alice rushed past me and climbed in under my arm, leaving no chance of sitting in the driver's seat.

I made to sit in the passenger seat but Alice said that Bella would be sitting there and one pout from her closed the discussion. I silently sat in the back seat behind the driver's one.

We zoomed through the forest, testing the speed limits for the bit of the drive to Chief Swan's house. Once we had arrived, we heard someone stumbling through the kitchen to the front door. I presumed it was Bella as The Chief's police car wasn't parked outside and my thoughts were confirmed as Bella rushed through the open door and stumbled slightly at the ledge of the door.

her face was lit up with a smile immediately and i was caught up in a torrent of emotions ranging from surprise, disbelief and happiness.

once her door was securely locked-which I found humour in as Bella, knowing what types of creatures were out there, knew that a mere door wouldn't stop someone who wanted to get in. But I suppose that there were those of her own that would like to get in to her house too, so I really couldn't reprimand her for it. - She rushed towards the car and swept Alice up in a hug.

I fought back the urge to jump into the front of the car and sink my teeth into Bella's soft skin, as her scent registered with the beast within me. Her scent was potent. Uncomfortably so.

"Alice!" She exclaimed in surprise "I didn't know that you were collecting me today!" Her emotions were surprised but pleasant and I had to hold back a smile at her exuberance towards the mere sight of my family, this momentarily took my mind of the venom that had pooled in my mouth. I would soon get used to it.

"Ya, well Edward has to talk to Carlisle about something's so I asked if I could collect you instead of you driving in that horrible truck. Plus me and Jasper here miss seeing you at the house all the time and from what I've heard you've been ditching us to hang out with the dogs!" Alice accused.

I was surprised; Bella still had a connection with the wolves? And was apparently visiting them on weekdays.

Bella's emotions immediately were on guard and defensive but transformed to sadness when she looked at Alice. I, in turn, looked at my mate to see her pouting with the puppy dog eyes she had used on my family and I so many times before. Bella had no hope...

"Aww Alice, you know it isn't like that! Of course I would love to be around your house more it's just that I haven't seen Jake since before Volterra and I really missed him and his brothers."

I knew of 'Jake ' or rather Jacob Black but I was confused at her mention of brothers. Perhaps their bonds were more secure than simple companionship and closer to that of our family. Even this small insight about the wolves would be welcomed, as I had yet to meet one. Swallowing back another mouthful of venom I sniffed the air hesitantly.

I would have totally come and visit you if I thought-" Before I knew it I had interrupted her, and apologized quickly, knowing that while growing up I had been thought to treat girls with respect. I registered her shock, and I presumed that she hadn't noticed me before.

I quickly continued on with my question, keeping my tone light and teasing. "I wasn't aware that Jacob had brothers Bella" Alice, who had also been gazing at me, worry obvious in her eyes, had turned back towards Bella and I sighed in relief.

If I was going to do something involving Bella, Alice would have made me get out of the car and gone hunting as a precaution, then presumably invented an excuse once they arrived at school.

I studied her face as she replied, knowing full well that even if I wasn't an empath, I would still be able to read her emotions, clearly on her face. "Oh ya he doesn't. Emily, Sam's fiancée, calls them each other's brothers and I guess I just took after her. It seems kinda natural 'cause they act like each other's brothers all the time. You know arguing and fighting and all that..."

She chuckled nervously and I couldn't detect and sense of a lie in her emotions but I scanned her face quickly. Her cheeks were flushed from the cold morning air, and her eyes were still bright from her excitement at seeing Alice but I couldn't see anything to make me believe she was lying.

As I finished my assessment, her emotions quickly turned to anger for some reason and I, like so many times before me, wished to know the cause of her anger as part of my ability. Still if I angered her it was only right to apologize. Edward was right when he said her anger was like that of a kitten who thought she was a tiger.

I chuckled at the thought, knowing that even the anger of a tiger would do nothing against my kind " "I'm sorry Bella" I replied "That was rude of me, I should have just believed you without feeling the need to monitor your emotions, will you except my humblest apology?" I asked quietly, using just a tad of persuasion on my side.

I quickly murmured to Alice to apologize, quietly enough that it wouldn't be registered with human ears and coughed slightly when she didn't reply. I glanced at her and she sighed before rolling her eyes, facing directly ahead and muttered an apology also. My mate didn't like apologizing and she didn't like to be wrong, even if she was being rude.

Her emotions were smug as she sat down in the passenger seat and acknowledged our apologize and I laughed in my mind, at the thought that a human had actually made a predator, made to hunt one of her own kind, apologize to her for being rude. It was quite a change from my old life style.

Alice started talking immediately about the latest season of fashion released from Marc Jacobs - A Baggy and Silk combination of all things- and I quickly settled back in my own seat breathing slowly as I re-lived, yet again trying to desensitize myself with Bella's scent.

Bella was radiating awkwardness which made me smile slightly. She hated fashion just as much as Edward or I did and presumably was as clueless or even more, than I was -I had after all picked up a few things from Alice throughout the years, whereas Bella had not-

I caught her eye at one point and smiled slightly at her glad that we had at least one thing in common, as to not make this even more uncomfortable than usual.

She returned with her own small smile as her cheeks flushed. I tried sending her waves of calm without her noticing but it didn't help much as Alice still continued on, throughout the silence, not affected by the awkwardness of the situation.

She had now moved on to talking about the trip to Bloomington, Minnesota and how it had over 523 shops there and how she had really enjoyed it and that the next time she went, Bella had to come with her to get some 'proper' clothes and quickly asked Bella to pay attention as Bella's gaze had wandered to the window. That had resulted in a lovely flush of colour from her cheeks.

We pulled into the car park and a swarm of guys immediately swarmed around the car, their emotions a lake of envy and longing. Bella immediately squished her way through the crowd, her small form slipping easily through the crowds of males -and some females as well- that had gathered and formed around Alice and I.

My thirst resurfaced quickly and I squished Alice protectively to my side as a way to hold myself on the spot and stop myself from attacking someone in the spur of the moment.

Alice quickly pushed herself away from me, causing myself to grind my teeth together as a girl passed too close and the sound of her heart beating fast almost made me pounce on her;

It had been almost three weeks since I had last hunted after all.

My thirst receded for a moment as surprise emanated from the crowd as Alice threatened them with permanently removing the family jewels. A lot of people backed off then and the crowd quickly diminished.

Alice quickly skipped to Bella's side as I gazed at her in pride and a little bit of fear. I wasn't sure i If was included in the equation but I knew full well that Alice was plenty capable of anything. As I continued to look on at her a small chuckle escaped from Bella's lips and my gaze diverted to hers as I made my way forwards;

I heard the rumbling of Emmett's jeep in the distance and Alice waved goodbye to Bella as we quickly made our way towards our brother and sister, who's arms were linked and whom were attached -metaphorically speaking- hip to hip.

The morning passed quickly, learning things that I already knew and occasionally correcting the teachers about some facts if they slip up. Soon enough it was lunch and Alice and I, got a tray of repulsive human food to 'share'.

I was going through my homework so far in my mind, submersing that it would take me five minutes tops to complete the 2 five-page essays I had gotten in English and Spanish, when Edward and Bella approached the table. I tuned in as they started arguing over the fruit packet that Edward had gotten for Bella.

This was a daily occurrence of late and I quickly alerted Edward to the fact that he was pissing Bella off. He was about to comment quietly when Bella popped an apple slice in her mouth without further argument. He radiated smugness as he glanced quickly at me, flashing me a confident smile.

'You're just lucky she loves you, Brother' I thought in his direction. He smirked slightly before reverting his full attention back to Bella.

The rest of the day passed quickly as Emmett and I went hunting and caught a few deer and elk. Emmett was put out that he hadn't found a grizzly or two but I assured him that the next time he's catch them. I continued to satiate my thirst until the early hours of the morning before rushing home with a shower and finishing The Partisan soldiers in mind.

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Haley- okay so that's our first Jasper pov and hopefully there will be plenty more from now on, this went surprisingly easier than I had first thought it would be. In other news I would like to say, firstly, thanks to Calliso for the encouraging reviews. They really make my day! secondly I know that this story isn't that popular but for those that do read it, a review would be much appreciated and it only takes a few seconds even if you just want to say good or bad or even bin it.

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