Chapter 13

Tara's POV

"Come on then," Jasper grabbed my hand and slowly tugged me towards the Cullen house.

"It is not that I don't adore your family, it is just-" I began.

"We'll get some alone time later, there's things I want to discuss," Jasper held the door open for me as I stepped inside, the house seemed unusually quiet but as soon as we were in the centre of the room his family appeared from no-where, Esme and Carlisle seemed to wander through, welcoming me and then wandering upstairs. Alice seemed to be on her way out somewhere.

"Bella's birthday," she grinned at me.

"That's like two months away," I announced curiously. I was hopeless with dates but I was certain it was roughly 2 months before I had to think of a present or anything but Alice's behaviour was putting me on edge. What did Bella need/want?

"Two month's is nothing in party planning," Alice added before leaving us. I sighed, no need to stress for presents then but Emmett's and Rosalie's and followed, they paused for slightly longer. Emmett smiling at me probably happy that Jasper would be himself now and Rosalie initially some what reluctant warmed to me once again, they too soon left us alone.

"If I didn't know better, I'd think they were leaving us alone on purpose," I raised my eyebrows.

"Alice is shopping, Emmett and Rosalie are off hunting and Esme and Carlisle are around the house somewhere," Jasper explained simply.

"Right…"

"I wanted to talk," Jasper explained leading me towards the sofa, I sat down opposite him, my feet tucked underneath me, my attention completely focused upon him. "There are things we have to discuss, it appears we're some what addicted to each other."

"Unhealthily," I grinned.

"More so for you than me," he frowned a little.

"This is about me becoming a vampire isn't it?" I asked.

"Ohh Tara I hate this," he retracted his hands.

"How difficult are things for you being around me like this?" I asked.

"It varies,"

"On an average day?" I asked.

"Difficult, everyday it gets easier, like right now it should be difficult because we've had time apart, but right now I'm so relieved to see you that thoughts of your blood are minimal."

"Everyday it gets easier," I repeated mulling things over.

"Definitely," he confirmed.

"I want to complete my teaching course, which takes three years. Three years were you would be continually getting stronger and more immune to human blood. So, I complete my course, then I get changed" I finished "I'll be just turning 21, so only a touch older than you," I smiled warmly, hoping he would like the plan.

"But for those three years you're continually at risk, one wrong move and I could destroy you," he added.

"You'll be getting stronger, the risk of that will decrease," I grabbed both of his hands. "Jasper we can do this, we're strong."

"I'm the weakest one in this family," Jasper responded clearly disappointed in himself.

"Not at all," I placed a hand on his cheek "They don't have to put up with hyperactive hormonal teenage emotions everyday, whilst trying to control their own blood thirst. They don't have the history which you have, you got a conscience. After the three years you'll be even stronger and then you'll have me to deal with" I answered smiling mischievously

"How can you willingly put yourself at risk like this?" he asked.

"Love," was all I answered.

"You're amazing," he glanced away.

"So surely your love will allow you to let me have three more years and then we can disappear to South France and bite me," I gazed at my own hand as it moved towards his hair.

"South France?" he asked.

"Don't ask where that came from," I giggled. "It kind of popped into my head!"

"Sounds nice though," he smiled.

"So we have a plan?" I asked.

"A plan!" he agreed "So if this is what we've decided, do you think there's time to fit a wedding in all this?"

"Are Emmett and Rosalie getting married again?" I quizzed raising my eyebrows.

"I was thinking more us," as he said those words I felt a smile form on my face which could never be erased, I watched him retract his hands from mine briefly to reach into his trouser pocket, he opened a blue velvet box it and inside was a ring, Celtic in design, with a blue sapphire in the middle, surrounded my small diamonds set in various patterns, it was perfect, he was perfect, my life was perfect.

"Just yes already," I launched myself at him.

After about 10 minutes Carlisle and Esme appeared from upstairs, offering us our congratulations.

"Would it be at all possible to have a conversation with my future daughter?" Carlisle asked glancing towards me.

"Of course," I answered and he indicated towards the front door and I followed him out into the fresh breeze air, this caused my excitement to calm a little.

"You do approve?" I asked firstly, unsure as to why he had requested to talk to me.

"Certainly, there is no question about that," he stopped, "I'm amazed at what you demonstrated back there, it was unusual, three years, I am surprised you are leaving it that long."

"It helps Jasper, and I will have completed my course."

"You will be constantly at risk, Jasper's self control is improving, but there is great way to go", I glanced down to my ring.

"It's the least I can do, for what he is offering me. An eternity at his side, he needs something in return, so I will get rid of this ridiculous notion that he believes he is the weakest link" I glanced up to Carlisle his response meant he understood.

"The plan does seem best for all those around, and if you approve it then who am I to prevent it," he started to walk again "All foresaw all of this" Carlisle started

"I need to talk with Alice," I responded "I owe her so much."

"I think Alice has a vision that you are going to help her in the future," Carlisle explained. "Or something along those lines." I laughed "She knew we'd be getting another vampire added."

"Singular?" I asked, Carlisle stopped he'd made a mistake

"Bella? Or me? Something's going to happen isn't it," I stood in front of him. "Carlisle!"

"So many decisions are yet to be made," he responded calmly.

That just changed everything. Me or Bella? There was no 'and'. Only one of us was going to join this family. Only one of us would be with the one we love.