SORRY FOR THE WAIT, WAS DISTRACTED BY TAYLOR LOL.

SHADOWWOLF2345: YES THERE WILL BE MORE. I PLAN TO FINISH THE STORY SO NO WORRIES.

THOUGHTS ON JASPER NOW?

*POV BELLA*

"I'm sorry for everything Bella." That's all nothing more. Not another word. Even though everything was a big blow up, the simple words still meant a lot to me. It wasn't her fault though. When Jake saw what happen, he was ready to fight. Stating that Jasper put innocence students in danger, it was a breach of the treaty and we have every right to go light his ass on fire. While I agree it was stupid on his behave, us doing that will make matters worse. The pack will have to be involved and the Cullens are not at fault for his actions. Plus, they're my friends and she's my imprint. And they're her family. Harm will never come to them.

Besides the mishaps of Friday, the weekend went by smoothy. Jess and I spent Saturday down at the Res. Everyone enjoying the last few weeks of the nice weather. Soon it will be rainy and then snow. While I love both, spending time on the beach and being able to surf in the ocean… always better than both. The bon fire was nice. However, seeing Paul & Leah, Sam & Emily, Jared & Kim… was heart breaking. And now they were sporting their imprint tattoos. Tradition is each wolf gets a tattoo that will forever be imprinted to their skin as their imprint is in their life. Something that represents the imprint or their bond. Jared got a crown, the meaning of the name Kim, with a tribal print around it. Sam got Emily in a tribal print. Paul got a cherry blossom tree with a tribal print as the tree. I watched as they showed their imprints and everyone else their tats. Showing them off proudly. It made me think about what I would get for Alice. If there was to be a me and Alice. Maybe a tribal wolf with gold & blue eyes. It honestly would be something I would discuss with her… one day.

The bonfire ran late into the night. When it came time to leave, Jess stated she didn't want to go home. Her parents arguing more than usual. On top of the late hour. I offered her to spend the night at my house. She looked at me with uncertainly but quickly said yes. I owed her a small piece of mind like she's done for me. Even if it was for one night. Besides, she was nice to hang out with. When we got to my house, I gave her a change of clothes and told her she can change in the bathroom while I changed in the room. She came out before I can put my shirt on. She stared at me for maybe 5 seconds before she was across the room and pulling me into a kiss. She pulled my body closer, parting her lips to give me access to her mouth. She wrapped her arms around my neck. When she tried pulling me to the bed, I stopped the kiss. Even though I'm sure she would have been ok with things going further, I wouldn't use her to try to get over Alice. Or even pass by the time till she comes around.

Bella: Jess we can't. And you know we shouldn't.

Jess: just tonight.

I saw the want in her eyes, but I couldn't do that to her. She didn't push it and for that I respected her more. Instead, we spent the rest of the night talking. I put on a movie at one point and we had ended up falling asleep against the bed with my arm around her. Sunday morning, we got dressed and headed down for breakfast. Charlie had beat us down and gave us a raised eyebrow. I just shook my head at him. He made breakfast and rushed out to go fishing with Billy. I asked Jess if she wanted to do anything, but she stated she needed to go home and shower. The rest of Sunday I spent cleaning and reading.

Here we are, Monday morning… I lay in bed replaying everything that has happen since Friday. Friday and Saturday night were crazy. And now, I have to get up and face not only the Cullens but Jess. We haven't spoken since I dropped her off. And even the time we had spent together after the kiss, we didn't talk about it. Rosalie texted me saying the family meeting had been a shit show and if I wanted to come over Saturday. I let her know I had plans already. She said she was bum but that I was invited back to the house and she expects me sometime this week to work on my car. Emmett also text saying he wants 2 hours of game time and that Eddie requested 2 hours also. Esme even text asking me what I would like for her to cook. None said anything about Alice though.

I finally roll over and get dressed as quickly as possible. Wanting to get to Jess' early so we can talk. It's almost as if she knew because she was waiting outside for me though I was 10 minutes early. We both share a laugh, I'm sure at see that the other thought the same.

Jess: hey good looking.

Bella: hey there doll, how did you sleep?

Jess: I slept good. I didn't nap yesterday, so I knocked out last night.

Bella: that's great… so shall we do this here or when we get to school?

Jess: when we get to school, I have to revisit my courage now that I've seen you haha.

I laugh with her and nod my head. Slightly feeling the same way. We ride in silence, both lost in our thoughts. When we get to the school, I see the Cullens have decided to arrive early too. There's no Jasper though. Crap, I really don't want to have this conversation knowing they'll be able to hear us. Especially Alice who's already looked over as I pull in. Before I can say anything, Jess pulls her hand on mine and turns to face me.

Jess: I first want to apologize…

Bella: Jess you don't have to…

Jess: no Bella I do. Please let me speak.

I mentally slap myself in the face for not just doing this at her house. Though they don't make it obvious I'm sure the Cullens are all listening.

Jess: I shouldn't have kissed you. At least not like that. And I shouldn't have expected anything to happen, you know, physically. Especially knowing how you feel about Alice. And given everything that happen Friday, I know you were still going through processing everything. I don't know, I guess I just thought with everything that happen. I thought you'd be willing to try. I'm sorry I tried to cross that line and I hope we can continue to be friends.

I see Alice's eyes shoot to me when she mentioned kissing me. Only for a quick second but still just the same. All I can think is shit.

Bella: you don't have to apologize. It did take two. I was wrong for leading you on.

Jess: you didn't. You made it clear many times. I guess I just, well I always had a crush on you. But the whole thing with Lauren happen and the way she broke your heart… I just figured when you were ready, I could try. Maybe I waited too long? Haha

Bella: I honestly didn't think I would ever be open to dating again. I mean you know what happen. But look anyways, just so you know… if it was any other way, it would've been you, Jess. You're great, you truly are. I would've been lucky to have you. I would love nothing more than to continue being your friend. And I mean, we could make that pact you know… the if we're not married off by 30, we get married lol.

I know the last part couldn't happen, but I say it to lighten the mood and get her to smile.

Jess: haha I'm down! Kiss to seal the deal?

I lean over and give her a quick peck on the lips. She turns to look over at the Cullens. When I turn to look, I see Alice slightly glaring at us. Too quickly. Yet Rosalie is straight glaring. Eddie and Emmett are not looking but are holding back laughs.

Jess: uh, I think your girlfriends are mad at us. Rose looks like she wants to kill you or me. I'm not sure.

Eddie and Emmett bust out laughing, with Rosalie turning around and hitting Emmett. Alice looks away too but stays silent as her siblings carry on. I start getting out and walk over to open Jess' door. Once she fully gets out, I see her eyes widen and I'm hit with the ocean breeze smell. I turn to see all four Cullens walking over.

Emmett: Hey Bella! Jess! How was y'all weekend?

He wiggles his eyebrows and Eddie laughs with him. Rosalie turns to glare at them and they both stop. Jess says hey and steps closer to me. I shoot Rosalie and the guys a look for them to calm down.

Alice: Bella, can I speak with you for a moment?

Eddie: Jess, I can walk you to class if you want?

Jess looks at me and I nod my head. She gives me a peck on my cheek and walks up to the guys. I hear her asking them about their weekend as they walk away. Rosalie stands there glaring at me before saying she'll personally speak with me later and turning to walk with the others. Alice and I stand there looking at one another. I see so many emotions in her eyes, I'm sure thrown off by the conversation she just heard.

Bella: so….

Alice: can we go somewhere and talk?

I don't say anything, I just go to get in my car and wait for her.

*POV ALICE*

I lay in bed the rest of the night, telling myself I should've apologized in person. Texting with a lame "I'm sorry" is a coward thing to do. She deserves more than that. By the time the sun beams through my room, I realize it's too late. She has plans with Jess. I decide I'll wait for her to return home. I go downstairs and realize Jasper never came back home; I should go look for him. Edward rolls his eyes but states he'll come with me if I decide to actually go. I know he's still concern about Jasper's behavior, and I don't blame him. But I still don't see Jasper being violent. He's too much of a southern gentleman to do such.

Edward: you forget, hitting their wives was a southern "gentleman" thing. But let's go get this over with.

I don't say anything just rush out the house following Jasper's scent. We find him about 10 miles away from the house. Edward lets me walk ahead into the clearing.

Jasper: I won't hurt her Edward. If Alice wants to speak, I prefer it to be alone.

Edward: I'm not leaving her. Whatever you feel you need to say, you'll say it here. So let it go.

Jasper: Alice, can you send your ground dog away.

I hear Edward's building growl.

Alice: if you continue to act this way, no. I just came to see if you were ok. But if you want me to leave you alone, I will.

Jasper: are you going to apologize to the mutt?

This time Edward's growl is louder. Not holding back. I raise my hand at him to hold him back from anything he might be thinking.

Alice: Jasper turn around and face me…. Yes, I will apologize to her. Not only because my father asked me to but because she deserves it.

Jasper: your father? Your father died over 100 years ago Alice, or have you forgotten?

Alice: How dare you? Carlisle is my father. The man who help birth me thought I was crazy, threw me away in a mental hospital, and pretended I was dead. Instead of loving me and helping me like a father should. Carlisle is my loving, caring, supporting father. He loves me no matter what mistakes I make. You might not see him as such but he is my father. Don't disrespect him or me by saying otherwise. And my FATHER asked me to apologize for YOUR mistake. Since you won't own up to it, I'll clean up your mess.

I see his eyes darken. I'm sure only at the thought of me apologizing to Bella. Which means me talking to her. He stands quickly and instantly Edward is at my side. Whether out of pure concern or from hearing something in his head. I honestly don't care which, just happy he's here.

Jasper: I told you I will apologize to her, when I'm ready.

Alice: the apology cannot wait. We have to fix this before the other wolves hear about this. Though I'm sure Bella wouldn't fight us, we don't want issues with the others.

Jasper: fine go talk to your "friend". I can't be here.

I take a step towards him but stop when he puts his hand up.

Jasper: I'll go stay with Peter for a while. I don't know how long; I just know I need to stay away for a while. Give my goodbyes to the others. Not like they care.

Before I can say anything, he's gone. A part of me wants to run after him but a bigger part, doesn't want to bother. Either way, he's my best friend and I know for a fact, I just lost one of my best friends. My legs give out and Edward is instantly there to catch me. I don't know exactly how long we're there, but Rose eventually joins us. She holds out a hand to me and I instantly grab it. We slowly walk back to the house. Neither saying anything. I go upstairs and await Bella's return. Oddly I know, the hurt will ease when I'm with her. I debate over and over what I'll say. Before I know it, it's 11 and I look to see if she's home. She's not, they are barely leaving the Res. But I decide to go wait for her, it shouldn't take her long to drop off Jess. I make it in no time. I climb up my tree on the boarder of the woods, across from her window and wait. I consider just waiting inside her room, but I don't know if she'll even want to talk to me. Rose steps up to the tree. She joins me. Stating she's here for support. I just nod my head. I hear her car pulling up and I hear 2 doors close. I exchange looks with Rose. Jess' with her. Rose says that maybe we should leave. I shake my head. For whatever reason I want to stay here.

They walk into Bella's room, she quickly gives Jess some clothes to change into. She's spending the night. Rose tugs on my arm but I gently push her away. My eyes glued to her window. She starts to change and thought I feel like I'm invaliding her privacy I can't look away. I hear her bathroom door open. Jess comes out before Bella can put on her shirt. She quickly runs into Bella. Kissing her. Pushing up against her. Pulling her to her bed. I don't say anything I just run away. Not wanting to see anymore. I run to my spot. Rose knows not to follow. The words enter my head before I can stop them.

I'll spend forever wondering if you knew… I was enchanted to meet you.

The lingering question kept me up, 2 AM who do you love?

I wonder till I'm wide awake and now I'm packing back and forth.

Wising you were at my door; I'd open up and you would say "hey"

I stay there till Sunday evening. Watching the waves crush against the rocks. Of course, Bella's experience. Who knows with how many. Why was I expecting her to be a virgin? Maybe wishful thinking? Fighting myself from looking into her future. Not wanting to see the outcome of her night with Jess. When it starts getting dark, I head home. Seeing that my family wants to speak to me. When I arrive, Rose gives me a sympathetic look. Judging from the others, they already know. Carlisle cuts the silence, stating if I don't want to be the one to apologize, he can do it. I shake my head stating it's on behave of my doing. Nobody says anything else, and I walk upstairs to get ready for school. I figure it's best to get this over with and talk to her as soon as I see her.

We pull early into the parking lot not wanting to miss her. We don't have to wait for long when I hear the sound of her car. For whatever reason I get nervous, and Edward gives my hand a squeeze. Jess is with her, of course. They pull in but don't get out. And then we hear it… they didn't sleep together. Bella stopped it. Bella has liked me this entire time. She's never crossed that line with Jess. I have a million things running through my mind. Not knowing what to do with the information. Jasper was right. He had a reason to his actions. I knew she had a crush. I mean I have a crush but from the conversation, it sounds like more. As they get out the car, we start heading over. Clearly taking them both by surprise. Edward offers to walk Jess to class so Bella and I can talk. And I just stare at Bella. She knows we heard the conversation. Yet it still feels awkward. Not wanting to have such conversation with all the other students around, I ask her if we can go somewhere and talk. She says of course and gets in the car. I follow and she pulls out of the parking lot. While I wonder where we're going, I don't look into the future to see. I don't want to see; I want to be in the moment. We finally make it to a beach. I look at her and she gets out the car. Walking in front to sit on the hood. I get out and slowly follow.

Alice: Bella, I just want to say I'm truly sorry about everything. Mostly about the letter. About pushing our friendship to the side. And I'm truly sorry about Friday. Jasper… he had no right to act that way. My family and I are beyond words sorry. He endangered the students. You guys have every right to act upon the treaty…

Bella: the treaty is not broken based of an idiot. Sorry I know he's your mate, but I won't hurt the family based of his actions. Besides, you guys stood up against his ass. I'm nobody, I mean I am a wolf, but you guys don't owe me anything, yet you all stood by me.

Alice: you're not nobody. Trust me, my siblings and even Esme, consider you family lol. It's actually quite interesting. And Bella, Jasper is not my mate. And if I'm being completely honest with you, he never really was. He's… I honestly don't know what word, partner maybe? Yes, I care for him and yes, he's been here for almost the whole time I've been a vampire. But we never crossed that line. He's always wanted more and well I wasn't ready. But I did want to respect his wishes because he deserves that. I owe him that.

Bella: Alice, you don't owe him feelings you don't have. You don't owe him anything. And if we're going off, deserving. His actions haven't shown him to be very deserving. He should respect your feelings no matter what they are. Please let your family know, the treaty is still intact. If that's all, we should get to school. I already skipped once, can't do it again.

Alice: I just thought we could catch up. I've missed my best friend. I've been a horrible friend and I have some making up to do. Besides I already texted Charlie and let him know you were with me. That I needed to make up with you so I can cook him breakfast again. He told me I can take you away whenever I want if it means he gets steak in the morning lol.

Bella: ha! Of course… uh, want to go walk down on the beach?

Alice: can I be honest with you? I've never walked on a beach. I've always loved the waves, always loved the peace that comes with it. But I'm also scared of it lol.

Before I can say anything, she picks me up and runs down to the beach. I hit her back and yell at her to let me down. I know that I can easily make her put me down, I enjoy the playful part of her. Before I know, she throws me into the ocean but quickly joins me… the rest of the morning is spent playing in the water. When we get out the water, I notice how her abs show through the wet shirt. How her little friend stands out against her jeans. How much she looks so relax and happy here. Her smile is so wide yet looks so perfect on her face. Like it should always be there. After some time, we decide to get out to let our clothes dry. Walking along the beach, talking and catching up. We head home when I hear her stomach growl. Letting Esme know, we're coming. I see the biggest smile on Esme as we walk in. One I haven't seen in a while. One that looks perfect on her face too. It's Bella. Bella is the sun, none of us ever realize we've needed.