'Bella, this is my brother, Peter.' I introduced. She raised her eyebrow at me, but shook Peter's hand anyway.

'It's nice to finally talk to you properly.' He smiled.

'And this, this is Char. My sister.' I grinned.

Char smiled and hugged Bella. 'Mmm.. It will be nice to talk to you out of that chaos.' She smiled, releasing her.

'It's great to meet ya'll too.' She smiled, before turning to me, rubbing her eyes. She yawned. 'Jazz... I'm really tired... Could I lay down?' She asked, looking at me with her big doe eyes. I smiled softly.

'Vampires can't get tired, but if you want to lay down, go ahead. C'mon.' I held out my hand, and she took it without hesitation.

'Well I'm tired.' She corrected, yawning again.

I chuckled, opening the door. She smiled, eyeing the comfy double bed in the room. She walked over and plopped into the middle of it, sighing in happiness.

'I'll take this as my cue to leave.' I smiled, bowing my head to her. She sat up quickly, eyes wide.

'NO! Don't... Don't leave me again Jazz, please.' She pleaded. 'I know it's stupid, but you know what happened last time I was alone.' She shuddered.

I closed the door and sat on the bed next to her. As I kicked off my shoes, I pulled her into a tight hug. 'It's fine B. I should have realised you wouldn't want to be alone after what happened. Now, C'mon, you came here to relax.' She smiled and nodded, kicking off her shoes.

I held the covers for her as she layed down. She eyed me then lifted the cover for me too. I chuckled, and slid in next to her.

'Thank you Jazz.' She sighed, as she wiggled into my open arms.

'No problem darlin'.' I smiled, inhaling her mouth watering scent. Coffee and freshly cut grass.

I listened to her breathing even out as I played with the ends of her hair.

'Hey B?' I asked after about an hour. No response. 'B?' I asked, slightly worried. I pulled back to look at her. Her eyes were closed, and her breathing was slow and even. Well, shit... If I didn't know any better I would have thought she was... Sleeping...

Well fuck me sideways.

Bella can control the elements, block my power and sleep.

Huh. She really was stunning. Now, with just a peaceful expression on her face, she looked like a goddess.

I pulled her back to me, and resumed fiddling with her hair.

After about another 5 hours, she started to stir in my arms.

'Mm... Jasper?' She asked, as she buried her face in my chest.

'Hey there darlin'. How was your sleep?' I asked, stroking her back.

'Good.' She smiled. 'And you said vampires couldn't sleep.' She chuckled.

'Well you, my gorgeous girl, are very unusual.' I smiled. 'C'mon, we should talk to Peter. He might have an insight into you gifts.' I told her, reluctantly pulling away from her.

'Gifts?' I was only aware I had one.' She answered standing up. We walked over to the mahogany door.

'Well, it's complicated.' I answered, opening the door for her.

We walked down the stairs hand in hand, and we heard Pete and Char talking in his study, so I pulled Bella over to it.

When I opened the door, Peter turned around in the swirly chair. 'We've been expecting you.' He grinned evilly. I rolled my eyes, but Bella giggled.

'Whatever Peter. We really need to discuss Bella's powers right now.' I said, sitting across from him and pulling Bella down into my lap. Char looked shocked for a second, but Peter just had a knowing smirk on his face. Fucker.

'Okay, so Bella. You can control the elements, sleep and block Jasper. That takes some serious talent.' Peter whistled.

'Wait, wait, wait. Block Jasper? How am I blocking Jasper?' She asked, eyeing me then Peter, confused.

'You didn't tell me she had no clue about your power! I thought she was blocking you on purpose. This changes everything...' Peter trailed off.

'I feel left out.' Bella pouted. I took her hand in mine.

'Allow me to explain, kitten. My power is that I am empathic... I can feel the emotions of others and manipulate them. But you... I can't even get the slightest hint of emotion.' I frowned. 'Peter, what do you mean this changes everything?' I asked.

'Think about it. If Bella here can block a power as powerful as yours subconsciously, imagine what she could do consciously! With a bit of training, we might even be able to block powers like Jane's and Aro's! Maybe even a physical shield!' He suggested.

'Physical? That's perfect! That was no one could ever touch her again! Well, except for me.' I smiled cheekily. Bella giggled.

'Oh yeah? Maybe I don't want you to touch me.' She answered, standing up. I watched as she walked over to Char, and sat on her lap. 'Maybe I don't even want a man to touch me.' She wiggled her eyebrows suggestively.

I could feel myself pouting as she leaned over and kissed Char's cheek.

'Whoo! This is more like it! Off with the clothes! Off with the clothes!' Peter chanted, smiling. I felt my eyes widen as the girls laughed.

'Bella... You know you want to be in my arms.' I called, as I held my arms open for her. She rolled her eyes, but walked over into my embrace.

'Yeah I know...' She whispered, resting her head against my chest.

'Hate to interrupt you little love fest, but I thought you wanted to teach Bella self defence?' Peter pointed out. I sighed and stepped away from Bella. She pouted.

'We need to do this B.' I told her, stroking her cheek.

'We could use the clearing outside? So nothing inside gets damaged. ' Char suggested. I nodded.

'Good idea, follow me, sweets.' I told Bella, as I walked outside. When we were in the clearing she looked at me nervously.

'I don't think I'll be very good Jazz...' She whispered uneasily.

'You will be at the end of the session.' Peter teased. 'Now Bella, follow me.'

'Wait, I'm going to teach her, not you.' I corrected him, but he shook his head.

'Could you fight her?' He asked, raising his eyebrows at me. I looked at Bella pained. As much as I wanted to be the one teaching her, I knew I wouldn't be able to fight her. Well, pretend fight. Peter was right. As I realised this, my shoulders slumped so I shook my head.

'No, you're right. I'll sit with Char. Be careful.' I growled. He saluted me, and led Bella a bit further away from the house.

As I sat next to Char, she placed a hand on my lower arm. 'She'll be fine. Pete won't hurt her.' I nodded absentmindedly, staring at Bella.

'You really care about her, don't you?' She asked, shock and curiosity oozing from her.

'Of course I do..' I answered as I finally looked at her.

'You know... I haven't seen a connection this strong is so little time since...' She trailed off.

'Since what?' I prodded.

'Since me and Peter.' She finished hesitantly.

'You and Peter bonded quickly though because you... Are... Oh.' I finished lamely.

'Yeah, oh.' She smiled. We sat in silence for a good 10 minutes just watching Peter teach Bella.

'Char, I don't think it's very likely. I like Bella, but-'

'But what? Jasper, the only logical explanation I can think of, as to why you two are so attached to each other in so little time is that you are Mates.' She insisted.

'I really don't think-' She cut me off again.

'Do you care about her?' She asked.

'Of course I do.' I rolled my eyes.

'Are you feeling protective?'

'Well, yes.' I admitted.

'Are you attracted to her?'

'Who isn't?' I shot back.

'There you go Jasper! I'm sure of it.' She declared.

I shook my head, my mind reeling. 'No, we're just friends.' Our conversation was cut short when a cry of pain came from Bella. My head snapped to see her lyin' on her back, rubbing her head. Peter was standing over her.

I let out a harsh snarl and ran over to Bella. 'Are you okay? Did the bastard hurt you?' I growled out. I felt Peter's fear and regret. Good.

'No, I'm fine Jazz. It was just the shock mainly.' She insisted sitting up. I took her hand pulled her up. 'Thanks.' She smiled, looking down.

'No problem.' I kissed her forehead before turning to Peter. 'If she gets hurt again, I will pull you apart slowly, then make you watch as I burn the pieces, saving your head for last.' I snarled, stalking back to where Char was sitting.

After about another 5 false alarms, Peter and Bella finally called it quits. I eagerly ran over to her. 'Hey B? I need to hunt, wanna go with?' I asked, smiling.

'Well... I'm not really that thirsty...' She trailed off seeing my pout and hearing my pathetic whimper. 'But we can't have you going on your own now, can we?' I beamed at her, then took her hand and walked her round to the front of the house. We walked over to the horses that were grazing in the paddock opposite.

I helped Bella climb onto my horse and I started to ride towards the nearest town.

'What's your horse called?' Bella asked, as she wrapped her arms around my waist. I sighed at the contact.

'I haven't named him.' I told her honestly. 'You can name him, if you want.' I told her, shrugging.

She gasped. 'Really?' She squealed. I chuckled and nodded.

'Go ahead.' I responded. She was quiet for a few minutes, thinking.

'What do you think about Marco? Or Alexander? Or Baron?' She asked. I raised my eyebrows.

'Those are some pretty random names darlin'.' I chuckled.

I felt her shake her head. 'No, they are mean something to do with war. Alexander and Marco mean Warrior, while Baron means Warrior, but it's more noble.' I thought about it.

'Baron it is. My horse has to be as noble as possible.' I stroked his black mane, surprising both myself and Bella.

'I've never seen you do that before.' She whispered, resting her chin on my shoulder.

I smiled slightly. 'I think you're getting to me, sweets. At first Baron was just away to get from A to B. Now he has a name I'm seeing him more as a horse.' I chuckled. We quietened down as we approached the town. 'Same as last time? You stay in the forest with Baron, while I get some food?' I asked.

I felt her nod. 'Sounds good. I would like to get to know Baron a bit more.' She giggled.

After a few more minutes, I reached a clearing just outside of the town. I jumped off and turned to Bella. 'I'll be back in a few. Don't wander off, always stay on guard.' I told her. She saluted me, and moved forward on Baron, so she was properly in the saddle. She started stroking his neck softly.

I smiled, and ran into the town. Walking into the bar/club I could immediately see a young couple that was drunk beyond belief. I approached them quickly and quietly. 'Um hi.' I greeted, rubbing the back of neck, in an attempt to appear embarrassed.

'Heyyy cow..boy. What ca-an we h-help yo-u with?' The woman slurred.

'Well, see my car broke down just as I was approaching the town. I was wondering if you could help me? I'll be willing to pay you. $300 each?' I asked, getting out my wallet.

The man nodded. 'Okayyy... Why-y not?' He slurred. I handed them each the money and led them into the forest. We had to walk quite slowly due to the fact they were so stoned they tripped over air.

Eventually though, we reached the clearing. Bella was now standing next to Baron, pacing slightly. As soon as her eyes landed on me she smiled and walked over.

'Enjoy.' I whispered to her, as I sunk my teeth into the man's neck and taking a long swig. Shit, I had not hunted regularly enough.

I heard Bella drinking from the woman, and soon we were both finished. I turned to her and smiled.

'Had enough?' I asked. She nodded and put her hands on her flat stomach.

'I feel like I'm gonna explode!' She moaned. I smiled slightly, and started to dig a hole to put the bodies in, after taking my money from their pockets.

Bella soon helped, and in no time at all, the pit was ready. We threw the bodies in, and I got out some matches. Bella stopped me.

'Allow me.' She winked. She turned to face the hole, and I watched in amazement as the bodies burst into flames. I stepped back automatically.

Once the bodies had been burned, Bella stopped the fire and I helped to cover the bodies with the mud we had just dug up.

When we were done, we walked over to Baron. Bella turned to me, pouting. 'Can I ride? Please Jay, I haven't ridden in so long!' She exclaimed.

I smiled and nodded. 'Be careful. He has only ever let me ride him. He don't like strangers.' I chuckled as I hopped onto the back of the saddle.

'Well cowboy, I'm no stranger.' She replied, slipping in in front of me. 'Hold on tight.' She winked.

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