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Chapter 8: Honest Feelings

Jasper POV

We sat in silence for about ten minutes then Charlie turned to me and said, "Thank you Jasper, for watching over my little girl. Please send my apologies to Dr and Mrs. Cullen, when it comes to my baby girl here I let my anger get the best of me." When he finished talking I could feel the honesty and how sorry he was. I knew he was already forgiven, all of us would be the same way if we were in his shoes.

"I will do that, Chief Swan." I said. "And I want to be the first to apologize for what had happened all those years ago. I was her best friend I should have never agreed to go"

"Jasper I understand why you agreed to go and I know that you have to understand that Bella never blamed you for anything. The only person she has any problem with was Edward." He paused as if he was thinking, "And now Alice."

"Chief Swan I can complete understand her blaming Edward, and Alice, but I don't know why she wouldn't blame me too. I'm the reason that Edward left and took us with him." I said. "I should have stayed, I should have been there for her, for both of you when Victoria attacked."

"Jasper let me let you in on a little secret, that I am sure that everyone knows. I never like Edward. I didn't like the way that he looked at her. I never like the way that he treated her, he was always very controlling and Bella would have agreed to do anything he said. But Bella thought that she loved him and that's the only reason I put up with him but even then I knew that the relationship would not work Secret is till you left I always hoped that Bella would realize that she was with the wrong Cullen and date you, but you were with Alice and Bells would never do anything to jeopardize her friendship with either of you, although from the looks of it Alice didn't feel the same way," he paused and looked at Bella, "I'm so worried about when Bella does find her other half that she wont want to be around her dear old dad anymore, then I will be alone in this long existence."

"Chief Swan," I started but was interrupted.

"Please call me Charlie." He said with a smile.

"Charlie, I know that even when Bella finds her mate she will still want and need you around. Trust me, I know Bella, she loves you and would put you before herself in the long run. Just as you would do for her, if you would your mate. Just think if you found your mate would you leave her?" I asked.

"Never!" He vowed looking me straight in the eyes. I knew that he was telling me nothing but the truth. "I would do anything for my baby's happiness. I know you would too, that's why I am forgiving you. I can tell you love her, even if you don't realize it yourself."

I just looked at him dumfounded, what is he talking about. "Ha, some empath you are, can't even tell when he is in love with someone." he laughed.

Wait, I love Bella? Is that possible, is it possible that she is in love with me after everything that I put her through. I knew for certain that yes I would do anything for Bella, I would put my own life on the line for her, was I in love with Bella though? Yes, yes I do believe that I am. But is it possible for her to love me too? I sure hope so. Charlie remained silent through my whole internal struggle only giving me a knowing smirk. Crap another mind reader, I thought.

"Jasper talk to her, and find out how she feels. Remember Bella is not like other girls. Plus you are her best friend." He said with the same knowing smirk, "Ask her to sing a song for you sometime."

"Thank you Charlie." I said. It was then that Bella let out and ear piercing scream that echoed through the house.

Bella POV

I felt like I was floating in a pool of darkness with no way out. It didn't matter where I looked all I saw was blackness, and all I wanted to do was give up. Then I saw Charlie's face. I knew I couldn't leave him but he doesn't need my help to cook for him now that all he has to do is hunt. Suddenly Jasper took his place and I knew that at that moment I had to fight. I haven't had time to figure out my feelings for Jasper and I don't know what he feels for me. Hopefully we feel the same.

The closer I got to Jasper the harder it was to move through the darkness. When I finally got to him I let out a scream When I opened my eyes and looked around it was then I noticed three things: 1.) I was still at the Cullens house, 2.) My father Charlie was here, and 3.) I was laying in the arms of Jasper Whitlock.

"Hello dad." I managed to get out, I felt very weak like I hadn't hunted in forever. I was really weak and really thirsty. I don't know if I would even be able to hunt for myself or if I was going to have to have someone do it for me

"How are you feeling baby girl?" my father asked me.

"Very weak and very thirsty." I managed to get out.

"We have some blood in the fridge downstairs if you need it." Jasper said.

I smiled up at him and saw his breath catch. "Thanks."

He smiled a very sexy smile and my breath caught in my throat. "Your more than welcome. I don't think I have ever seen eyes as black as yours, when was the last time that you hunted?"

"This morning." my dad said for me, realizing it was difficult for me to talk because of my weakness.

"Bella you have to stay awake." I heard Jasper say but I was so weak, it felt like I was fighting against the darkness again.

"CARLISLE!!" I heard two voices scream at the same time.

"Jasper get her some blood now!" someone said. "Charlie she's going to be fine. She is just really weak from the lack of blood." It must be Carlisle who was talking.

Less than a minute later I felt a straw up against my lips. "Bella you need to drink this." Jasper said. I opened my mouth enough for a straw to fit in. When I started to drink I noticed that my strength was slowly coming back.

When I got to the bottom of the cup I was still pretty weak. "More please." I said and Jasper took off downstairs.

"How are you feeling Bella?" Carlisle asked already in doctor mode.

"I feel very weak, tired, and almost like I am dying." I told him honestly but noticed that both of my father figures flinched at that thought. "Sorry."

Just then Jasper came back in with two more glasses of blood and I quickly downed them both. "Thank you Jasper." I said with another smile.

"Your welcome Bella." he said returning my smile. I felt much better after drinking that blood. I was full again but I figured I would hunt again later tonight.

"Bella," Carlisle said getting my attention. "What do you remember before you fainted?"

"I remember yelling at Edward, and then I felt dizzy. The next think I know I was waking up screaming. What happened to me Doc?" I asked.

"Looks like you had an emotional overload and passed out." Carlisle said. "I have never seen it happen to a vampire before but since you passed out a lot as a human to help your mind cope maybe it's the same thing."

I thought about it and it made a lot of sense, I did pass out when things got stressed for me as a human, and this was definitely a stressful day. "That makes complete sense, this has been a very stressful time, for everyone involved." I said.

"Yes, I must agree, everyone is very stress out because of all of the drama." Jasper said giving me a smile, that only had me smiling in return. Man, what is happening to me? I think that I am falling in love with Jasper. Yes, that is what it is I'm in love with Jasper Whitlock.