Moonlight

Trouble

BellaPOV

We sat on the couch for ages, me asking Jasper questions and the others chipping in when neccessary.

But there were some questions that I needed to ask Jazz away from the Cullens.

Edward seemed to read my body language, " Why don't Bella and Jasper go for a walk to catch up? Bit of sister/brother bonding shall we say."

I gave him a smile in thanks and kissed him on the cheek, before walking over to Jasper and hauling him up.

" Don't come back late," Esme called as we walked out the door.

When we stepped off the last stairwell, Jasper swung me on his back and we took off into the woods.

It was exhilarating. Jasper was so much faster than Edward, but that might just be his newborn strength. We sped through the forest and stopped outside an old, abandoned house.

" Do you have any talents?" I asked as we walked up the creaky stairs.

" Ahh, well yes," Jasper replied, a little embarrassingly.

" What?" I asked, smiling. Jasper looked cute nervous.

" I can feel and change emotions,"

My smile grew, " I knew it."

He frowned, " How?"

" You always knew what I was feeling and could make me feel better," I confessed, blushing.

Jasper winced.

" What?" I asked.

" Sorry, it is going to take some time getting used to the fact that I feel everyone's emotions. Many of yours are muffled but a few come through strong and clear," he explained, " Like embarrassment,"

Jasper chuckled then and I suddenly felt very amused. I chuckled too.

" Argh, how do I control this thing?" he growled and I felt it to. The frustration.

" Yes, please do," I huffed.

" Sor-ry but it isn't something I can just turn on and off,"

" Well, try and contain it. I don't like feeling anger,"

Suddenly the anger went, " Aha, success,"

I smiled, " I missed you,"

" I missed you too,"

Jasper pulled me up into a hug and rubbed up and down my arms. He stopped as his smooth hands bumped over the scars left from when James threw me into the mirror.

" It left scars," he whispered, bringing my arm up so he could examine it. I felt a flash of anger before it disappeared. I hoped he wouldn't see my cheek, which also had a small scar on it.

*****
JasperPOV

I pulled my sister in for a hug and ran my fingers down her smooth arms until they hit bumps. I brought her arm up and saw a series of criss-crossed scars scattered all over her forearm creating an intricate pattern like a map.

" It left scars,"

A surge of anger washed through me and I contained it quickly. James had hurt her and I didn't do a thing. She had been bleeding and in pain and I hadn't helped her.

I gripped her arm slightly before I remembered myself. He was gone. There was nothing left to it now.

Guilt. Embrrassment. Fear. They all came in muffled waves from Bella. She was trying to hide something. Or she was afraid I would find something.

I looked up into her face and the sunlight caught a embellishment on her cheek. Another scar.

That bastard had tainted her perfect face.

Guilt was now the dominant emotion as she realised she had been caught out.

" What did dad say?"

Bella opened her mouth then shut it, blood colouring her cheeks. I stiffened but ignored it.

" I told him we were playing baseball and I fell over trying to find the ball in the forest,"

I laughed, " Only you could make him believe that,"

She rolled her eyes and peered around her. She spotted the swing chair and started for it.

*****
BellaPOV

" I really did like you better with brown hair," I mumbled as Jasper and I sat down on the swing seat. Me, flopping, while Jazz, still not used to his new body nearly broke the seat when he tried to flop.

" Apparently, I look more attractive with blonde hair, according to my vampire genes. And Alice," Jazz replied, bending the seat back into place.

I humphed, " But Emmett's hair stayed the same,"

Jazz shifted, " Actually his hair is black now. Can't you tell?"

I thought back to when Emmett had come home and sure enough his hair wasn't its choclate brown, " How could I have missed that?"

" Human eyesight," Jazz teased. I pushed him softly as he chuckled.

We sat in silence for a while before my phone rang.

I pulled it out and pressed connect.

" Hello?"

" Bella, Charlie just arrived at our house. He is with Jacob. Alice didn't see it. Emmett and Rose are hiding upstairs and you need to get back here ASAP. If he sees me here without you he will wonder,"

Jazz looked stricken as he grabbed me and flung me on his back rather unceremoniously. I was winded for a few moments before we arrived home.

I caught a glimpse of Dad's police cruiser before I was pushed inside. Alice rushed past in a blur of black and white, and her and Jazz ran into the forest. I saw Emmett and Rosalie jumping out the window. Edward grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the front door.

" Hi Dad, we were just outside, enjoying the fresh air," I said as we rounded the corner to find Dad sitting on the couch with Esme and Carlisle. Jacob was standing hear the door, looking very uncomfortable.

" Oh hey, just wondering where you where. Its been nearly four hours,"

" I am normally here for longer," I replied, frowning. Jacob wasn't meant to be here. He was crossing the line. Literally.

Edward was tense behind me, reading all the thoughts.

" Well, Billy invited us out for dinner at their house. Jacob came to tell us,"

I raised one of my eyebrows, " Oh, um, sounds like fun,"

Jacob rolled his eyes.

" Yeah, so grab your jacket. We have to go,"

I sighed but accepted the jacket that Edward handed me. Bloody, annoying wolves.

" It was good seeing you again Carlisle. Esme," Charlie said, " You too Edward,"

" You go out and start the car. I'll be out in a second," I called, turning to Edward. I was about to kiss him when there came a lot of scuffling from the back porch. Suddenly, Jasper burst through with Emmett and Rosalie clinging to him desperately. Alice was in front trying to calm him down. I stared, horrorstruck.

" I want to see him," Jasper growled, struggling against his bonds. Edward rushed over and helped.

" You can't Jazz, you can't. Its too dangerous," Alice was saying.

" I can be around Bella," Jazz huffed.

" Bella is different. She is so covered in vampire scent. You can't see him till Bella's wedding,"

" I have to go," I called, giving Edward a kiss. If I could get Dad away from here they might be able to control Jasper better.

I ran out the door and quickly hopped in the police cruiser. I would get my car tomorrow.

Jacob gave me a look as I slid in beside him. It was a suspiscious yet slightly pained look.

" I'll tell you at your house," I mouthed and leant my head back on the seat.

Poor Jasper.