Chapter 16: Demon Baby
When Jasper got back to the hotel I had just put Aiden to sleep. He had spent the past half hour crying. I'm guessing he missed his parents.
When Jasper walked in his shoulders seemed to look as if there were weights on them. He walked over to me and kissed my forehead then sat beside me. His eyes seemed distant. I glanced over at Edward who wore the same worried look as I did. I went to say something but Edward beat me to it.
"It's not your fault Jazz you and I both know that." Edward said softly. Jazz's eyes darted up to him.
"It's not …really? The fact that I knew about the fire and did nothing to prevent it means it is. The fact that if I never came down here they would still be safe means it is." He yelled. Aiden woke up and began to cry. I quickly ran to the bedroom to comfort him.
"Jasper your being irrational." Edward replied standing up.
"Oh please Edward save the BS for someone else. You know damn well that you don't give a damn about no one else but yourself."
"Is that so? Jasper I rushed down here with only the clothes on my back to save your girlfriend. You need to get your head out of your ass and notice that you are now a parent. That means not only is Bella depending on you, but that little boy as well." It was silent for a moment as I rocked Aiden back to sleep. He seemed so at peace. I wondered if this is why Jasper and Edward loved to watch me as I sleep.
I walked back out to afraid that if I placed Aiden down he would wake up again. Edward stood in front of Jasper glaring at him as Jasper gave me a half smile.
"Is he sleeping?" Jasper asked in a whisper walking up to us.
"Yea he had a long day." I replied.
"We all did." Edward added.
"Bella I'm so sorry about-" I cut him off.
"Jasper its fine. You just lost your family; I could understand that you're hurting. But you're not the only one in this. Not only do you have me, we have Aiden as well and I need you to step up and be that great father I know you can be." Edward nodded his agreement as Jasper kissed my cheek.
"I will." He replied with a small smile.
"But first we have to deal with the whole newborn thing. What did you find out about her?" Jasper asked as we sat down.
"Nothing really. You know how newborns minds work. All she kept thinking about was not to kill Bella."
"That's it?" I asked in disbelief.
"Bella when you're a newborn for that first year your mind only focuses on quenching that thirst and killing whomever that will get in the way." Jasper explained. An involuntary chill went down my spine.
"All this time and now she reacts properly." Edward muttered to himself. I rolled my eyes and Jasper fought back a chuckle. At least he's laughing.
"So what now? Were basically back to square one. We don't know for sure it's Maria. Nor do we know her motives.
"We head back to Forks." Jasper replied.
"Are you sure that's the best thing to do? She could easily follow us." Edward replied skeptical.
"So let her follow us. At least we'll have home court advantage. It makes no sense us staying here where she could attack us at any moment. At least if we're home, our numbers would be greater especially with the wolves on our side." A growl erupted from Edwards's chest.
"What is it with you and the mutts?" Jasper asked. I definitely wanted to know.
"It's just that one I have a problem with." Assuming Jasper asked his next question in his head Edward glanced at me then spoke quickly so I won't be able to hear.
Stupid vampire with their vampire speed. Ugh!
Whatever he said caused Jasper to laugh as he wrapped his arm around me.
"What makes me any different?"
"Yes well I guess I was watching the wrong person." Edwards's eyes shot to me then darted to the floor.
"Look Edward what happened wasn't something intentional. I mean Bella and I never planned for all-"
"I know Jasper. I practically pushed her towards you." He sighed.
"I really am sorry for the way things turned out Edward." Edward looked up at him and gave a half smile.
"I'm sorry to." I couldn't help but smile at what was right before my eyes. Did I just see Edward and Jasper make up?
I quickly got up and put Aiden down then took a shower. It was now safe to say that things could go back to the way things were before. I guess you can have your cake and eat it too.
When I walked out Edward was on the phone booking flights and Jasper was packing our things.
"Hey there sunshine why don't you get some sleep, we leave first thing in the morning." He said after kissing me.
"What about Aiden. I'm sure he'll be waking up so-"
"Don't worry about that. I'll take care of him. It's a piece of cake." Jasper assured. I was still skeptical.
"Are you sure? I mean I'm positive you have no experience with caring for a baby."
"Bella please, I practically raised my younger siblings." He boasted.
"Jasper that was over a century ago and besides, I bet you don't even remember-"
"Shh shh shh. How about you get some sleep."
"How about not." His eyebrow rose as he cradled me in his arms walked over to the bed and laid me down gently.
"You really want me to hit you with a lethargic wave don't you?" Before I could reply my eyes began to drop.
"I'm really beginning to hate your powers." I managed to say.
"Sweet dreams Bella." Was his reply as he kissed my forehead.
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"Rise and shine sleepy head." I heard a sweet voice utter. I smiled as I opened my eyes to reveal Jasper holding Aiden. They both were wearing big smiles as Jasper shook me awake.
"What a lovely sight." I replied then taking it all in. I noticed Jasper messy shirt. I tried my hardest not to burst into a fit of laughter. But when I glanced at Jasper's hair to see baby food worked in it was a lost cause.
"Piece of cake huh?" I said looking up to see Aiden joining in and clapping his hands. He truly was the cutest little thing.
"Hardy ha ha here take him while…I burn these clothes." He said handing him to me. And then it hit me.
"Jazz sweetie what is that smell?"
"I think he has diarrhea." He said before flittering into the bathroom. Aiden clapped his hands and let out a little squeal.
"Good job sweetie pie." I whispered giving him a high five.
"I hope you know I can hear you." Jasper yelled as the water began to run.
"Let's get you cleaned up." I walked out the room to find Edward sitting on the sofa with the same baby food encrusted hair. I let out a hearty laugh.
"I told him to wake you up." Was all he said never looking away from his book."
"Well Aiden I see you gave those two old farts a night they'll never forget."
"That's no baby." Edward said. Shutting his book and looking directly at Aiden. He wailed and waved his hands with a big smile on his face.
"Oh please you guys just don't know what you're doing. Could you hold him while I get his things for his bath?"
"Bella-I…" I handed him the baby as I walked back into the room to get his things. Jasper walked out with nothing but a towel wrapped around his waist. I quickly had to rush back out not wanting to entertain the thoughts that's seemed to emerge in my mind. Edward held Aiden in front of him like he was afraid to make any contact with him.
"Take your demon child." He said as I took him and walked to the small kitchen sink. I quickly filled it with water as I stripped him of his messy clothes. It's odd how Aiden was so sweet with me but a demon to them. It made me wonder what really happened while I slept.
I quickly bathe and dressed him then handed him off to his dad as I got ready for our flight back home.
While on the plane I began wondering about the legal documents we would need to file in order to keep Aiden.
"Jazz?" I asked.
"Yes my darlin'" He replied looking up from his history book.
"Wouldn't we need to file some kind of adoption papers or something in order to keep him?" He looked at me like I was crazy.
"Bella did you not see the way I looked this morning. You actually want to keep him?"
"Jas-"I began to say as the anger began to boil within me.
"Bella relax it was only a joke. I'm already working on it the documents should be there by the time we get home."
"But ho-"
"Bella if I tell you honey." He said whispering against my neck. "I'll have to kill you." He finished by running his tongue across my neck causing a chill to run down my spine. He ended with a kiss and pulled away with a grin on his face.
"Get a room." I heard Edward muttered from behind us causing me to giggle. I began to think about how the rest of the family would react to our newest addition. And then my mind ran across Charlie. I could just picture his face turning beat red as we told him we adopted a child…that happens to look exactly like Jasper.
What's the matter darlin'?"
"Oh nothing I was just picturing Charlie's reaction to our little addition to the family."
"Oh come on I'm sure you're just over reacting. Your father would probably be happy about it.
"It's apparent Jasper that you absolutely don't know my father."
He'll freak! I thought to myself as I played the scenario over and over again. I could hear a chuckle come from behind us.
"Good luck on that one bro, you'll truly need it."
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Thanks to all who reviewed my last chap. I really appreciate it. And thanks to all who are now following me on twitter. I posted the link of my new chap on there. If you'd like to read it just let me know. It's a JxB pairing of course, and starts off when Eddie leaves. (I have been dying to write that scene!) And then speeds up to two years later when Bella runs into the Cullen's once again. Sounds interesting? Let me know.
P.S.
I'd like to address something that most of you have been commenting on. Don't worry haven't forgotten about our precious Eddikans. And I won't leave him depressed and single.
I was actually thinking about a sequel that would mostly focus on him and his -cough- love interest who I won't mention, but as you know I'm getting ready to go on vacation to Trinidad next month so I'm not too sure how long exactly you would have to wait. Let me know your thoughts. Should I do a sequel? What would you like to read?