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Chapter 3.

"Oh my god, Jasper!"

Bella jumped into his arms and gave him an almighty hug. She realised what she had done and swiftly moved away from him.

"Sorry Jasper, I forgot your bloodlust"

"That's ok Bella. It's good to see you"

Questions flooded Bella's mind.

"How come you're back in Forks? Is the rest of your family here? Is Edward? How is he?"

"Relax Bella, take a breath. I'm in Forks to check if you were ok. I didn't agree the manner in which we all left. And I feel guilty for trying to hurt you. I wanted you to know that I'm sorry and hope that you can forgive me."

"You were forgiven the day that it happened Jasper. I know you couldn't help it."

"Thanks Bella." Jasper smiled, and then continued.

"My family hasn't come back. They don't know I'm here. Or didn't know at the time. It was a split second decision to come and see you, so Alice never had a vision of it. As far as they're concerned, I'm out hunting. And I haven't seen Edward in a while. He's gone off travelling, I'm not entirely sure where. Anyway, how are you holding up?"

"I'm fine. I'm getting over Edward. I'm moving on. It's his loss that we aren't together anymore. Not mine"

"It's great that you're doing well. What have you been up to?"

"Not much, I kinda went through a phase since Edward left. It was like I was a zombie. But I finally got over that. I met up with Jacob and we had a good time on the res. He's a good friend."

"Jacob? One of the Quileute's?"

"Yep"

"Are you sure that's wise Bella?"

"Why wouldn't it be? Jacob's my best friend"

"Just be careful around him ok Bella?"

Bella thought that it was strange how Jasper reacted to hearing about her and Jacobs's friendship.

"Maybe the stories Jacob told me were true" Bella thought.

"I have to go hunting soon Bella" Jasper said.

"I understand"

"Will you be here when I get back?" Jasper asked.

"If you want me to be."

"We can watch a movie of something."

Bella smiled. And then a question entered her thoughts.

"Why did you not tell Alice you were coming here? She's your mate."

"Well, ever since your birthday, we've been drifting apart. I think she blames me for us moving away from you. You were her best friend and now she's had to move away."

"Jasper, I'm sorry to hear this."

"It's ok, anyway. I'll try not to be too long."

And with that, He left, Bella watching him walk outside.