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Chapter 4

Jasper had run at vampire speed into the forest when he came across a dear. The dear was feeding on grass. Completely unaware that a predator was near. Jasper ran and pounced upon the unsuspecting dear, feasting on it's delicious blood. Jasper listened to it's heartbeat slowing, concentrating on the blood flowing into his mouth. The deer was dead and Jasper was full. He felt a little warmer for drinking from the dear and decided to head back.

'To Bella' Jasper thought. He felt an odd amount of excitement at the thought of seeing Bella. He must've really missed her when the Cullen's left. He only wished he had more control then. Maybe he would've gotten to know her better. Jasper was determined to control himself around her. He'd find out everything about Bella.

Jasper had felt so alone. His mate, Alice, had grown cold towards him. It hurt, but he knew that they're marriage had come to an end. It just didn't feel the same anymore. He always thought he'd be with Alice. Alice had mentioned a divorce. Despite the pain felt, he had to let go. It's what Alice wanted. There was nothing that he could do. And he'd give Alice anything she wanted. Jasper loved Alice. Maybe not in the same way anymore. More like a close friendship. He thought that maybe it was a long time coming. It was just the incident with Bella sealed the deal.

He was walking into the house and saw Bella sitting on the sofa.

"Hey Bella'

"Hey Jasper, you still wanna watch a movie?"

"Yeah sure, have you picked something?"

"Lets watch Spongebob the movie!"

Jasper let out a laugh

"Sure sounds fun. I haven't watched it yet."

Jasper sat down next to Bella and started to watch the movie on TV.

Jasper couldn't believe his control. He was sitting right next to Bella. He knew he would never hurt her. He'd do anything to control his instincts. Bella was his only friend now and he was going to make sure everything worked out.

The movie finished and Bella started to stretch. She let out a tired yawn and looked at Jasper.

"I'd best be going back now, I have to cook Charlie his dinner. I've had fun today Jazz"

Jasper smiled at his Bella calling him this.

"I've had fun too. Will I see you tomorrow?"

"I've got school tomorrow, I'll drop by afterwards if that's ok?"

"Yeah that's great,

" I'm looking forward to it."

And with that Bella got up and kissed Jasper on the cheek.

"Goodnight Jasper"

"Goodnight Bella"

Jasper felt a spark when Bella had kissed him. Like electricity.

'Very odd' Thought Jasper. And turned away from the door and took a run up to his study to read.