A/N : This chapter is gonna go back to the dock before Bella ran in Jasper's POV .

This is the only part of the song that went with my story but I couldn't find very good ones this time.

She Put On Dark Glasses And Long Sleeved Blouses
And Make-Up To Cover A Bruise

Goodbye Earl by The Dixie Chicks

Slowly one tear glided down from one of her doe eyes, and I took my hand off her chin and wiped it away, along with some of the makeup that covered her face...

J Pov

Slowly I tore my eyes from hers and glanced at were the tear had just been. I wasn't what to think of what I saw, there was a blotchy purple colored bruise on her cheek, I could make out the print of a finger as I stared, my body rigid. I could hear her voice in the distance but I wasn't sure what she was saying, or if it was even her at all. I saw her hand come up and lightly touch he bruise. My eyes found hers again but she was just looking off into the distance; seeing nothing.

"B-Bella?" I stuttered, and then she was gone… I yelled out her name and tried to run after her but I couldn't move, I was to shocked to do anything… I could feel my knees giving out and I fell to the ground. I truly was an idiot, wasn't I? Every time she flinched away… why she was so distant… Tears gathered in my eyes. I always cursed the world and the Lord's name for taking away my mother, I never truly thought of others who never even had a mother half as caring as mine was, and I had Esme now. But Bella… She never had that…

"What is your mother like?" I asked and he smile flattered.
"Shes dead." She said grimly.
"Do you miss her?" I asked, She seemed to think hard about it.
"You can't miss what you never had."

Slowly I stood, trying to blink away any tears. I knew I had to help her but would she let me? If she told me to leave her, would I be able to? How long had she been… hurt? Would she even want me to help her, I heard stories of things like this and the victom usualy found it to be their own fault, and just keep it hidden. What would I do if she told me not to tell? I knew I would have to. How can someone so fragile and good natured be so easily taken advatange of like that? I sighed and more tears gathered in my eyes as I took a seat at the end of the dock. How did a girl I barely know have such an effect over me? It pissed me off to no end, but it made me happy all the same. I could feel a pull towards her but I never understood it…

I slowly made my way back to dock, removing my shoes and socks. The water completely covering my feet, I sighed, my head dropping into my hands. I could feel tears gather in my eyes. How had I become like this? I was never the crying type, I found it weak and stupid. I was always the strong one, but one brown haired, brown eyed, pale girl walks into my life and I become a pussy. Gotta love how life can fuck you over so much. I shook my head and let my feet sway, my mind empty. I wasn't sure how long I just there but after what seemed like hours I could hear an odd padding coming towards me.

I slowly lifted my head to look behind me, I wasn't sure what to think… I was shocked… cocnfused… conserned and any protectiveness I had ever felt for her multiplied by one thousand. I flew off the dock and ran towards my Bellerina. My arms flew around her and as I lifted her up her arms encircled my neck. There was no one but me and her in that moment, reticulantly I set her down and my eyes traveled to her cheek. I could fully make out the handprint on her cheek.

"Bella…" I let my fingers skim her cheek and let my hand coat over the bruise. Her hand covered mine.

"I think we should talk…" I stared into her eyes then intwined my fingers with hers, going to the end of the dock once more. She sat, removing her socks and shoes.

"I don't understand." I whispered after we got settled.

"You can't tell anyone, you know." She stated in a matter-of-factly kind of way/

"You have got to be kidding!" I shouted, I knew I probably looked pissed. When I saw her flinch away I I calmed down imediently.

"That's why you're distant… Why you freaked out in the forest… Why you don't talk to anyone…" I whispered more to myself than her, "Who?" I questioned, my voice hoarse.

"That's not important." She said quietly, and I laughed humorlessly.

"Not important?" I shouted and she flinched away again, I had to force myself to calm down as I squeezed her hand, "Sorry."

She shook her head, "You can't know if you're going to tell…" I sighed, running my hand over my face.

"Darlin'," I let my accent slip, "I aint promisin' nothin', specialy if it's for you own safety… You deserve so much better love." I whispered, running my fingers over her cheek.

"Please… I can't tell you…" She whispered, closing her eyes.

"Bellerina, what exactly did you expect to happen; me see that, not tell, let you be… you know… and live happily ever after?" I whispered, my breathe coming out in pants and huffs.

"Well…" She opened her eyes, "Yeah… I guess- I guess I just figured you wouldn't care…" She whispered. My brain wasn't processing anything fast enough at that point, I was at a loss for words, no scratch that- I could think of a thousand, but they would most likely give her a stoke.

"You… You though I couldn't care?" I was staring intentaly at her face, I needed something- anything that would tell me all of this was just some sick joke!

"It's my fault… all of it… Laurent… Renee… Ri-"

"Bellerina!" I cut her off- my god, I was going to be the one having a damn stroke at this point, "No, no, no, none of this is your fault!" I started shaking my head so fast I thought it was going to fall off.

"Jazz… If you tell… He'll go after Vicky, he'll hurt her, because of me…" She whispered, I could see the tears in her eyes.

"I-Bell- I just… I don't want to see you hurt…" I closed my eyes, I didn't want to see her cry, I could feel her arms circled around me- wasn't I supposed to comforting her?

"If you tell; the second he hears someone found out; I'll be gone faster than you can count, you'll never see me again, and it will just make James hurt me more." I couldn't let her be hurt, but... That's why I had to tell, right? "That's if I even make it that long after he realizes it was my fault…"

"Okay, but if this-this thing- gets worse… Bellerina, god, if I ever see him…" I could feel tears welling up in my eyes as I squeezed her hands.

"No worries Cowboy." She chuckled, "Now come on, no more Debbie downer; let's have some fun!" There was something in her eyes as she jumped up; pulling me with her, she looked relieved and happy.

"What kind of fun?" I asked, trying to forget what just happened. She held up a finer to me and went over to her bag and pulled out a small tube, she put the skin colored makeup on her cheek, hiding her bruise from me. Once that was done she hurried back over to me.

"Hm, fun… What is there to do in this dusty old town?" She questioned, mostly to herself.

"We could watch a movie." I suggested, yet she wrinkled her nose at me.

"Oh!" She shouted, "I have an ideaaaahh!" She yanked off her jacket and ripped up jeans, leaving her in leggings and a thermal. I just stared at her- was she loosing her mind? Why in the wor- and now shes laughing, yup, shes crazy.

"You coming in or not?" She shouted and dove straight off the dock, I couldn't move, I was in shock, and when she came back up- god she was beautiful... Okay- change of thoughts now would bee good, god, when did I turn so mushy?

"Come on!" She shouted drawing out her words again, "Don't be a wimp!" I narrowed my eyes at her, practacly ripping off my shirt. Now I was left in nothing but basketball shorts, her eyes stuck on my abs, I smirked and cannon balled into the water before she had time to move away, she squeled, trying to move before I hit the water.

"Oh no you don't!" I laughed swimming towards her and wrapping my arms firmly around her torso, both of us laughing like crazy.

"Hey!"

"Now who's the wimp?" I chuckled, giving her a light squeeze. She put on a fake thinking face as I kept us afloat, one of her arms lazily slung over my shoulder. She tapped her finger against her chin.

She giggled, "You." Poking the tip of my nose before quickly twisting out of my grasp and swimming to shallow water, without a moment of hesitation I swam after her. Once we got to the shore I pulled her into my arms again and this time lifted her up and nuzzled her neck making her laugh like crazy.

"Stop! It tickles- it tickles!" She shouted, lightly pushing against my shoulders. I pulled back and laughed loudly, setting her down.

"Sorry Bellerina!" I laughed as she narrowed my eyes at me. She had a goofy smile as I started laughing.

"Sure, sure." She chuckled, rolling her eyes at me.

"So… Any reason you called me a wimp just to get me wet?" I asked, crossing my arms. I smirked as I saw her eyes rake over my bare chest.

"Like what you see?" I asked, wiggling my eyebrows at her. Her cheeks took that beautiful crisom color again as she ducked her head away. I chuckled and took ahold of her chin, lifting her head up to meet my eyes.

"Beautiful…"

"Huh?" She asked making my eyes widen a bit before tring to act nonchalant. She narrowed her eyes a bit and I sighed.

"I said beautiful…" I whispered, lowering my head and slowly pressed my lips to her cheek. Her face became warmer as she blushed darker.

"Oh." I heard her squeak out as my lips left her cheek. Slowly her hand reached up and touched her cheek. My lips were warm against her soft skin, I missed the feeling… When I noticed she was lost in thought I grabbed her, tossed her over my shoulder, and darted back to the water.

She kept squeling and trying to get me to set her down but I just yelled, "Hold your breath darlin'!" Then dove straight into the water. I let her go as we both swam back up, she swatted at my arm as I laughed but it only made me laugh harder.

"You look like an angry kittin' love."

"Hey!" She yelled, glaring playful at me.

"Maybe we should get going?" I told her as I looked around at our dark surroundings.

"On one condition." She told me and I raised my eye brow at her, "You stop hiding your accent!" She exclaimed, smirking.

"Hmm… Fine, ya' got ya' self a deal, darlin'." I smirked right back.

"Now my lady, may I have the honor of walkin' ya' home?" I asked, holding out my elbow for her as she took it eagerly, "Will he be there?" I whispered.

"No… He is gone for the week." She said back, smiling and I smiled back just as brightly as we jumped out of the water, gathered out belongings and headed back to her house in our soaking wet clothing. I wasn't sure whether to be happy or disappointed at the fact that he wasn't home, but I couldn't help feel joy that she would be perfectly safe, atleast until he came back… I knew I had to get her out of there soon though, no matter what I promise, she can hate me all she wants as long as she's safe, plus… Aren't promises made to be broken?

So you guys probably all hate me right about now, if you're even still following my story. I know this chapter is a bit of a rip off but atleast it's something. I never planned on stopping but stuff happens. I'm not sure if my updates will be constant, but I'll update every time I can. My chapters will most likely get shorter but I will probably update a couple times a week, so if you like my longer chapters you might want to wait till the end of the week and read them all together. At the beginning of each chapter I'll write if it's long or not. I'm not sure if they'll be long or short yet, but we'll see. Please R&R, it makes me want to write even more.

Scritto con amore,

-Isabel P.