A/N: Well Michael has finally remembered that he has met Alice before. It was her profile that reminded him that he had seen that profile before. Now that the Volturi are coming for a visit, is this going to cause problems or will everything work out, and why is Jacob in Bella's room? Next chapter is below. Enjoy and please review if you can.
Chapter 34 – Out!
Bella looked from Jacob to Jasper. This could rapidly turn volatile and that is the last thing that she wanted. Quickly getting out of bed, Bella tried to put herself between the vampire and the wolf. She didn't make it far before she was grabbed and placed behind Jasper. Huffing at the audacity of Jasper to force her behind him, she tapped down her irritation because she knew he was only trying to protect her and Jacob had not been very supportive of the relationship. She took a deep breath and said, "What do you want Jake?" She tried to keep her voice down because she did not want her father charging in and finding two boys in her room when zero should be there.
"I just wanted to talk," Jacob said softly.
Bella glared, but it was wasted since she was staring directly into her boyfriend's back, "That's nice. I don't want to talk to you. We have nothing to say to each other."
"I don't think that is the case!" Jacob growled and took a step forward.
"If I was you, I wouldn't take another step closer," Jasper threatened, "You heard her. She doesn't want you here and she has nothing to say to you."
Suddenly Jasper turned their heads towards Bella's bedroom door. Jasper pushed Bella back into the bed and covered her up. He was in the closet hiding within seconds. Jacob had jumped out of the window. Charlie was moving around and had left the sanctuary of his room. All three hoped that Charlie wasn't up because he had heard them, but because he was getting ready to leave. Bella's door opened a crack and Charlie's head popped in, when he saw that Bella appeared to be sleeping, the door closed and his footsteps could be heard walking down the stairs. Once Charlie had finished descending the stairs, Jasper was once more at Bella's side.
Bella once again got out of bed and was protectively behind Jasper's back when Jacob once again came through her bedroom window. No one spoke or moved until Charlie's car was heard pulling out of his spot and he was driving away. Bella raised her voice now that she didn't have to worry about her father, "What the hell do you want Jake?"
"I told you that I wanted to talk," Jacob said trying to stay calm.
"And I told you that I didn't want to talk, so I think it is best if you leave now," Bella said once again wasting a glare on Jasper's back. She knew that if she tried to step away, Jasper would just push her behind him again. She wasn't going to argue or try to press the issue, especially after what happened the last time she had met with the wolf.
"So you are not going to even listen to what I have to say? You are just going to kick me out? Has this leech made you forget…?" Jacob said and was interrupted.
"You need to stop right there! How dare you! You are the one that took a swipe at me and if Jasper had not been there, you would have killed me. Do not talk about him or insult him any more than what you already have," Bella said as she stepped to the side and glared at Jacob with fists balled at her sides.
Jacob looked down unable to hold her glare for very long. Nothing she said was wrong. If Jasper had not saved her, Bella could very well be dead right now. He had minor injuries saving her from the wolf claws, but Jasper had come out alive and well. Clearing his throat, Jacob said, "I'm sorry."
Taking a step forward, Bella was halted by a hand on her forearm telling her to stop advancing. She looked down and saw Jasper's hand gently holding her arm. If she wanted to she could break his grasp, but she didn't try. She looked up once again and leered at Jacob, "You should be. Now if you will please leave, I do not want to see you again."
"Bella," Jacob said.
"She has already told you that she has nothing to say to you. You have done enough damage, I suggest you leave now," Jasper growled in a very thick southern accent.
"I don't have to listen to you!" Jacob yelled at him.
"No, but you should listen to me. I want you to leave now," Bella shouted.
"Bella, please just listen to me," Jacob begged.
"Jacob! Get out of there now!" Sam yelled from below Bella's window. He had removed him from the patrols that would protect Bella, but he didn't think he had to order him to completely stay away from her and out of her house.
Jacob groaned knowing that he had no choice but to follow orders. Walking towards the window, Jacob turned around for one last look at the girl that had captured his heart and said, "I'm sorry for everything. I just want you to be happy. I don't agree with what you are doing, but I will stay away from you. I just wanted to tell you that I am sorry for everything and that I love you." With his speech done, he jumped out the window and ran into the woods.
When he was finally gone, Bella found herself exhaling and then collapsing against Jasper. She felt his arms encircle her and soon warm tears were running down her cheeks as she buried her face in his chest. After a few minutes, she lifted her head, "I don't know why I am crying."
"It is hard when something comes to a true end. He used to be a good friend and he helped you when we had abandoned you and he held a special place in your heart. You love him and although it is not the same as how you love me or how you once loved Edward, he was a major force in your life. When we let go, regardless if it is something that needs to be done or not, it is sometimes hard. So cry all you want Darlin' I am here and as you can see, my shirt is very absorbent," Jasper said rubbing her back.
Bella returned her face to its previous location until the tears subsided and when she was done with her tears over losing a good friend, she pulled back and looked up at Jasper, "Thank you." Jasper had become her rock and the person she knew that she could depend on no matter what happened in her life. She felt like as each day passed, he was embedding himself further and further into her being.
Jasper smiled at her and leaned down to kiss her cheek. She had other plans for him though and turned her head so that he was giving her a real kiss. He held onto her and deepened the kiss. She had become like air to him. Surrounding him while he breathed her in; not necessarily a necessity for him to live, but still needed in his life. Pulling back he said, "Sweetheart, I am here until you kick me out and even then, it might be hard to get rid of me. I love you."
Bella smiled and whispered, "I love you too."
Looking around the room, Jasper smirked as he remembered what Emmett was doing when he got there, "Emmett was helping you pack when I came in today. Are you ready for Florida tomorrow?"
"Helping pack what?" Bella asked looking around her room.
"Books and stuff."
"Oh. I still need to finish packing for the trip and I guess I still do have some things to pack up here to take with me to 'college'," Bella said with a wink.
"Well, let's see what we can get done today," Jasper smirked and gave her another kiss before stepping away and walking towards her bookshelf. Today would be spent packing and with each other, tonight he would stay in the background so that she could spend time with her father, and tomorrow they would be on their way south. Although he looked forward to the trip, he was excited about what would happen after the trip.
