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Acceptance and Understanding

BPOV

Edward wasn't making this easy; chasing after my ex was not exactly how I wanted to spend an evening. He always told me he was the fastest in the family, but this is blowing my mind; I'm going at top speed and I don't feel like I'm gaining anything.

Fuck this! I believe that Edward and I need to talk, but I'm not chasing after his ass all night!

"Enough Edward!" I shouted louder than need be. My movements still deep in the forest and I debated looking into his mind, but honestly, I was scared to see what was going through his head. I didn't want to feel bad for him. He left me! "I'm not chasing after you all night; if you want to talk I will wait for you for another five minutes than I'm going back home! Choose quickly!" I demanded harshly not wanting to play these childish games.

With seconds to spare Edward finally showed himself not moving past the tree line of yet another small clearing. His face and eyes were downcast avoiding mine like the plague. My anger was still dominating my emotions and he was making it worse by not saying anything. He looked so broken and I really didn't want to feel sorry for him; I had to keep reminding myself.

Although, it was difficult because I knew what it was like to be in his shoes. He left me years ago, but I do remember what it was like to be left by the love of my existence. Or what I thought was the love of my existence. Edward finally spoke up and pulled me from my thoughts.

"I miss you!" He sighed to the ground.

"I know." His head snapped up and he was surprised by my response. "I remember what it felt like when you left." He didn't deserve further explanation, but fuck it.

"Bella. Please give me another chance…I could make you happy. Come home with me." Edward pleaded with desperation clear in his tone and on his face.

"Edward…I am home. This has been my home for so long I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. And in case you've forgotten Edward I'm married." Irritations finally clear in my tone. He obviously knows I'm married; how could he be so inconsiderate of Jasper. "I don't know what else to say to you Edward. I'm really not trying to be cruel, but I'm happy. It took me a long time to be this happy and you want me to leave that?" I stopped letting that sink in, plus I was getting angry.

"Bella, how could you with Jasper? My brother? Alice's husband? Did we not mean anything to you?" Now he was pissing me off.

"Don't you dare try that shit with me Edward?" He flinched looking towards the ground again. "How could I do these things? What about the things you've done Edward?" I was breathing heavily trying to contain the rage coursing through my dead veins.

"Have you forgotten that you left me?" Edward cut me off before I could finish my rant which pissed me off more.

"I left to protect you, not so you could be with another vampire!" His breathing was starting to match my own.

"That's not your choice Edward. I understand your reasons, truly I do; but that doesn't change the fact that you hurt me…deeply."

"When Jasper told you that I was still in love with you why didn't you look for me, at least call me…I…" He stopped talking and once again the intensity in his eyes was making me uncomfortable.

"Edward you are pissing me off!" The intensity fell off his face and was replaced with shock. "I'm sorry that I wasn't able to live out my life to your Goddamn standards. I did the best with what I was left with! How could I do this with your brother? Apparently, you are trying to do the same thing to him by trying to sway me to leave Jasper and continue a relationship with you."

"But…"

"By the time I ran into Jasper…I…" his eyes were filled with venom and I knew this was going to hurt him more, but he had to know, "I wasn't in love with you anymore. I didn't want to contact you when he told me of your feelings for me. I didn't want anything to do with the Cullen's." I finished with heartbreak clear in my tone.

"That's what I don't understand Bella. You said you wanted me…how could you fall out of love with me?" Sometimes I forget that Edward has had less experience than me; I was the first girl he loved and apparently I was the only one.

Taking deep breaths I walked over to a rock and took a seat. I put my head in my hands and worked on calming myself. Anger easily courses through me as I think of Edward, but when I look at him my heart feels for him. I remember what it felt like to be unloved and unwanted.

The forest was busy with wildlife moving around us. Edward was stone still in the same place as when we entered the forest and there were rays of sunshine were started to break through the forest. Hmmm? I must have been chasing after Edward longer than I anticipated. Very unvampire like, I started fidgeting with my fingers; I couldn't help it. It was like a stress relief or something.

In vampire speed Edward was on his knees in front of me. "There has to be some part of you that still loves me, Bella. The love we had doesn't fade; it was strong. It was forever!" Edward begged with more confidence than before. Did I do something that gave him this confidence?

I grabbed his hands in mine and held them tight. "Edward I will always love you, as much as I want to hate you I never could. I was mad as hell for a long time, but I could never hate you. But Edward, if our love was forever than how could you leave me? How could you do that to me?" Venom stinged my eyes as I thought back to that time in my life. "I know you wanted me to be safe, but I wasn't Edward."

He needs to know what he did to me so I told him. I told him about the lost months, about hearing his voice, and everything else. He started crying when I told him about cliff diving. "Jake was the light to my darkness. I was so grateful for him; he treated me like I was a queen and that there was no one else in the world but me." I stared off over Edward shoulders remembering another tragedy. "When Charlie died he was amazing. He stood by me without question and comforted me when I needed it the most. In order to fully love him, I had to let you go." Our eyes meet and I squeezed his hands. "It wasn't fair to Jake for me to be in love with someone else. I always thought he deserved better than me and in the end he did. He imprinted and our love fell apart. You know, I always thought we'd still managed to be friends, but he discarded me just as you had and those thoughts broke me even more."

"I told you the other day that you had an advantage over my situation. You were allowed to leave knowing that I was in love with you. I didn't have that; I thought I was undesirable and unloved. Losing my parents didn't help that; everyone that I loved had either left me voluntarily or died."

"I eventually got myself together and I dated here or there, but I never felt like I was good enough for anybody." Edward laid his head in my lap and cried some more whispering his love for me. The total concentration and determination through him made me feel like he was wishing time to turn back to when I was his. I brushed his hair out of his face and whispered, "I'm sorry Edward." I sent him my sincerity and he looked at me.

"I can show you everything you want Bella. Please don't give up on me. Please." His hands moved to my hips and his grip tightened; he nudged his way in between my legs until his head was against my stomach. His hands then moved to my upper back and pinned me to him. "Please give me a chance Bella."

In that moment I caved. My anger melted away and pity replaced all my ill feelings toward Edward. "Edward, I'm sorry." I said in between a sob while trying to push him away. He tightened his arms even more and started yelling.

"No, Bella. Don't leave me. I will do anything to show you; anything! You are mine! You're supposed to be mine!"

I wasn't prepared for his attack; he caught me off guard and managed to kiss me. It was familiar and nice. I felt like a whore with this thought; I was a married women and I'm allowing another man to kiss me. His lips started to move and I found myself reacting.

I remember begging him to really kiss me, to touch me and he was finally offering it to me. He slipped his tongue between mine and when it meets mine he immediately deepened the kiss and moved his body closer to mine. But I couldn't take it; I was in love with someone else. I slowed the kiss to a stop and grabbed his face in my hands brushing my thumb over his cheek. He had such hope in his eyes that I truly started hating myself for what I was about to do.

A sad smile started to play on my lips and again the venom hit my eyes. I kissed him softly once more, "Good bye Edward."

As I walked away his sobbing grew as the distance became greater. When I was out of his eyesight I ran to the only arms I ever wanted around me again. I hope he could find a way to forgive me for kissing Edward. It wasn't intentionally; I have no thoughts of kissing him now or ever.

Please let him forgive me…

JPOV

Every fiber of my being was demanding I follow her. With a recent attack and Edward's presence I needed to be with her; I needed to feel her to know that she was mine and mine alone.

"Jasper?" Esme spoke up and her pride was shining through her to the very core of her being which confused me. What was she so proud of?

"Yes?"

"I have to say, after hearing some of your and Bella's stories I'm very proud of you. You took care of her when none of us did; you loved her when she felt like nobody else did. The restraint you have shown with her shows how much you've grown since you first came to us. I've always been proud to address you as a son, but now I can't see to contain the pure joy that comes to mind when I look at you. You are a good man Jasper and I'm happy for you." Damn! She almost made me cry…almost. Carlisle nodded next to Esme in agreement.

"I agree with Esme. You seem lighter since the last time I really spent any time with you. It's wonderful to see you happy Jasper. I also…" Alice rudely cut off Carlisle and he looked at her in disapproval.

"Can I talk to you Jasper?" She said is a small pleading voice with lust flowing off of her. I think Alice has lost her mind, at least Edward is just sad, and he's not delusional.

"No Alice. There is nothing to say; we said everything that needed to be said when you left me. I would very much like to be your friend, but if you won't allow that I will not allow you to stay here and disrespect my wife and me. Our time pasted long ago Alice; instead of focusing on me you should be focusing on the woman that you considered your best friend."

Alice was being ridiculous. I really had nothing to say to her; right now it feels like she doesn't even care that Bella came back into her life. Bella noticed that Alice is distant from her and it's not settling well with her. Alice is only reinforcing the idea that none of the Cullen's care for Bella.

"Well, there are some things that need to be said in private." She pleaded once again.

"Feel free to speak now Alice. I have nothing to hide from our family, but I will not go anywhere with you." It sounded harsher than intended, but she finally gave up.

"Fine. I want to talk about our relationship." I couldn't hold it in. I started laughing in her face; it was cruel, but she really was starting to get on my nerves. I've never seen Alice act this way before; I wonder what has changed. "I don't know why you are laughing Jasper. I'm serious and I'd like to speak with you." Peter and Char went stifling their laughter and the rest of the Cullen's seemed to be uncomfortable.

"Alright, what do you want to talk about."

"I want you to come home. Maybe we can take a vacation and just spend some time together." Yep. Alice is crazy.

"Alice have you lost your mind. I'm married! Why would I go anywhere with you?!" I yelled tired of her silly conversation.

"You won't be for long." My heart dropped at her words. Did she see something? "Bella will leave you for Edward and then everything can go back to normal." Surprisingly, it was Char that growled at Alice; Alice eyes widened in fear knowing that Char is more than capable of taking apart anyone around the fire.

"Do not speak of my sister that way? She is not as weak as you all thought she was." All the Cullen's flinched, even Emmett. Char calmed under my influence and relaxed into Peter's arms and I also sent her my gratitude for sticking up for Bella. Char nodded in acknowledgement and gave me a proud smile.

"Alice, you have to try and understand this: Bella is not leaving me to be with Edward. She was over him long before she met me." I looked to all the Cullen's, "I'm sorry that this was such a shock to you all, but this is the way things are and this," I motioned towards Alice and the way Bella left with Edward, "is one of the many reasons why she didn't want to see you all." Meeting Alice's eyes I specifically directed my last comment to her, "If any of you don't like it you are welcome to leave any time you want." Avoiding Alice's death stare I continued to the rest of the Cullen's, "I don't want you to leave, but you aren't being forced to stay."

"That is…" Alice began again.

"That's enough Alice." Carlisle demanded. "Jasper has made his point clear and you are disrespecting his home and family. Let's move on, shall we?" I was grateful to Carlisle at that moment. Carlisle and Esme had already accepted my relationship with Bella and were happy for us. Unlike Alice and Edward they understand that those two lost their chance when they let us go.

Alice didn't say much throughout the night, but I could tell she was trying to see something. I wonder if I should tell her why she can't see anything. I thoroughly enjoyed myself; spending time with the Cullen's was great. Rose was laughing, Esme was doubled over in laughter and Peter and Emmett were our source of entertainment.

The sun was making its way up and I started worrying about Bella. Hopefully, she's alright. Emmett and Peter were planning on putting bathing suits on, rubbing themselves in oil and wrestling in the yard for when Bella came back, but I had to talk them out of it. My wife didn't need to watch to other men wrestle in that way. Char and Rose tried talking me into joining them and I just gave them weird looks.

"Get over yourself Jazz. I want to watch my husband not you!" Rose laughed at my looked.

"I could take any of you down!" Char stated with confidence. Peter and I both cocked our brows at her. What the hell was she thinking? She knows what Peter and I are capable of. "Don't look at me like that. You both have gotten soft in your old age." She snickered at us and Rose joined in the laughter.

Fuck it. How can I resist my sister? Char and I started mock fighting. I wasn't trying very hard, but she was. I think she just wanted something to do and need a way to release all the stress we've had this last week.

Everyone was split; the women were cheering on Char, even Alice was. The men were cheering me on and Peter kept reminding me what limbs I would lose if I hurt his wife. Char attempting to pin me and I let her think she was winning. Char was straddling my hips trying to secure my wrists with a smile on her face. Laughing at her determination triggered some heavy lust and I knew it was coming from Alice. Once again she was making me feel uncomfortable. The way things are going with her I may have to ask her to leave until she can control herself.

Ignoring Alice and her lust I continued to "fight" with Char when a threatening growl vibrated through the forest and our land. It was so strong that the windows on the house shook. Char jumped in surprise and instantly was beside her mate. We were all looking around for the source when I was slammed with jealously and anger.

Bella has seen Char and I fight this way many times; she can't possibly be jealous. Maybe with everything that's been happening, but I still can't imagine her being jealous of Char.

Bella broke through the trees without Edward and I could feel Esme and Carlisle's concern for their missing son. Bella may have been angry, but she wouldn't have hurt Edward. Pulling myself from my thoughts to focus on my wife I noticed that she isn't looking at me. She only has eyes for Alice right now and she has her locked and targeted. It's like the eye of the tiger; Alice is her prey and Alice will not be getting away.

"Baby," I started walking towards Bella when she put her hand up and I stopped in my tracks. I could feel the hurt from what happened with Edward; she was very sad, but the jealousy and anger were overtaking her judgment. I was actually a little afraid for Alice. Without Alice's vision she basically a sitting duck. "Bella, what's wrong?"

"Ask your ex-wife?" Alice's eyes widened in fear and realization that whatever she was thinking and feeling Bella must have read. "Would you like to share with my husband what you were thinking dear Alice?"

"I…I…I was…th…thinking…" Alice stuttered without making a coherent thought. I don't know where Alice got the confidence but it shot through her like lightening. "I was thinking about Jasper." Oh shit. This isn't going to be good.

The Cullen's looked worried, but if they truly knew what Bella was capable of they would looked terrified. Peter and Char were also concerned for Alice's well being. The wind started picking up and dark clouds started to roll in.

Bella made her way towards Alice and everyone excluding the Whitlocks stood in Bella's way. "Bella, please. I'm sure Alice shouldn't have been thinking what she was, but you need to calm yourself." Carlisle agrued.

"I gave her a fair warning before I left not to fuck with my husband."

"Fuck you Bella. You can't control my thoughts; besides I don't want to fight with you…" Bella quickly cut Alice off.

"Sweet girl…there will be no fighting with me; there is just destruction." Bella went with the dramatics to show them what she was capable of. She gestured with her hands like she was parting the Red Sea and all the Cullen's moved out of her way. Alice's fear slammed into both of us and Bella started laughing. "I see you are starting to understand Alice." Bella was in front of Alice looking down and she looked terrifying. Although, in my mind I was turned the fuck on; I loved when Bella took control she looked like a fucking goddess. "I will tell you politely once more to get over Jasper. He is no longer yours; he is MINE!" Fuck, there goes the general.

"If he's yours why do you smell of Edward?" Alice yelled with a smirk. Bella did something I never expected her too. She slapped Alice in the face, hard. So hard in fact, that Alice fell to the ground.

"I won't tell you again Alice." She turned from her and set her eyes on me. "I'm sorry; that was inappropriate." She said speaking to the Cullen's. Bella grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the semi circle we had created in front of Alice. "We'll be back later, Char. Love you honey."

"Wait Bella." Esme shouted. Bella stopped but didn't turn around. "Where's Edward?"

"That show s how little you all know about me. I would never hurt Edward, but I don't know where he is. Follow my scent in that direction and you may find him still sitting in that clearing." Bella turned to Esme and locked eyes with her. "How could you think that Esme?" Whatever Esme was thinking clearly hurt her; it was written all over her face.

Bella and I ran until we found our other hideaway. We have many of them, tucked in caves, under waterfalls, and the list can go on and on. This particular one was more of an old cabin hidden in the woods. It was very similar to the cottage off the property in Forks. It wasn't as fixed up; there was basically no technology up, just a good library and comfy couches and beds. It was a relaxing place to be.

Bella didn't say a word as we traveled here; her anxious emotions were worrying me. I didn't care what happened with Alice. It made me proud and I felt wanted. Bella made me feel like a man; it's an incredible feeling. And with that thought my world stopped.

"Edward and I kissed." Bella blurted out quickly; her shame was rolling off in waves and she wasn't even turned towards me. Her shoulders were slumped over and I could smell the venom that has reached her eyes.

My long dead heart hurt. It was like she punched through and ripped out my heart. I can't believe Alice was right; I can't believe she's leaving me. Wait…then what was that whole show about with Alice? Did she want both of us?

"I don't want to leave. I want only you." What a horrible time to be reading my thoughts? "I'm sorry. I'll stop." Man up, fucker! Don't jump to conclusions.

"Why did you kiss him, Bella?" As soon as I finished the question she started crying and I couldn't not go to her. I stepped behind her and wrapped my arms around her; he turned quickly in my arms; I almost didn't see her. She buried her head into my chest and her hands were planted on my back and everything from her emotions to her body language was screaming desperation.

"I didn't want to. He got on his hands and knees and was begging me to take him back and he wrapped his arms around my waist and buried his face in my stomach." I kind of didn't want to hear all this, but I knew she needed to tell me everything that happened. Silly girl! She thinks I'm going to leave her over a small kiss. "I wasn't paying attention and he kissed me, but…I…I…" she buried her head again, but I knew what she was going to say; she didn't stop him.

"Tell me, baby." Excitement flutter through her body by my words of endearment.

"I didn't stop him. I let him kiss me and I kissed him back. After several seconds I pushed him away and said good bye." Closure. Thank God; I don't know what I would have done if she wanted to leave me.

"Bella? Bella please look at me?" Her sad eyes meet mine and I sent her all my forgiveness and love. "I forgive the kiss Bella. You were just saying good bye; how can I hold that against you? The way things ended between you two wasn't right and now you've gotten a more acceptable ending. Now I know that I never have to worry about any man taking you away from me."

"You're not mad at me?" Bella asked in a small voice, reminding me of her human days.

"No, baby. I could never be mad at you. May I kiss you?" Bella attacked my lips without reservations. I understood; she desperately wanted to feel the connection we share; especially after kissing someone else. I would give her anything she needed.

Even though neither of us needed the breath we pulled away from each other and were panting heavily trying to compose ourselves. "I gotta tell you gorgeous; the way you handled Alice turned me the fuck on." The most declious grin spread across her beautiful face and she actually looked a little timid.

"I don't know what came over me. I'd never hurt Alice, but I was so mad at her. The things she was thinking were pissing me off. Especially since she left you; I hope you don't mind that I was sort of marking my territority so to speak."

"Not at all darlin'. I am completely yours now and forever." After scooping up Bella we made our way inside the cabin and I placed her on the large bed and nudged her legs apart. Bella loves it when I place all my weight on her and she moaned immediately. "I love you Bella Whitlock." Her eyes shined once again with venom and I kissed her eyes willing the venom away.

"I love you so much Jasper." Her smile finally reached her eyes and her kiss was as passionate as she was. I easily slid my tongue into her mouth and explored her. She ripped my clothes from my body with a shy grin on her face. I did the same to her and I basked in the glow from her magnificent body.

I rubbed the general against her and waited for the perfect moan I knew would come, "…ugnh…" Her luscious breasts were calling me and I gently nipped at them until she was thrusting into me looking for what she wanted most. "Please, Jasper?"

"Of course, darlin'." I slowly slid into her listening to all her moans and next the purring would come in. I will never tire of that sound. I thrusted into her as I flicked her nipple with my tongue.

"Oh…fuck…Jasper…"

"I know baby…oh baby!" She reached around our bodies and started massaging my balls and I knew my time was up. I reached down and pinched her clit and felt her body vibrate with her orgasm. We both screamed out the other's name as we climaxed.

We laid there looking into each other's eyes for hours, not needing to say a word. "I guess we should go back again. I promise I'll behave this time. I just won't listen in on Alice anymore." It was night again by the time we left for the house. I just hoped things would start going better after everyone got their feelings off their chest…

EMPOV

What a fucking day?

The drama wasn't even mine and I was exhausted. Rosie forgave me for being dishonest about Bella. Rosie understood; she knows how much Bella meant to me and in the end she couldn't hold it against me.

After Bella's kickass show, she and Jasper took off to be alone again. I hope they come home sooner than four days. If they are going to be gone for so long you think they would call and let someone know, fuckers!

Alice looked like she would have pissed herself, if we could. The fear was evident in her eyes. I didn't need to be an empath to feel her fear; it was ingrained in every pore of her figure; her eyes spoke volumes, fear was written on her face and her stance was preparing to fight. Who knew little Bella Swan could strike fear in the heart of vampires…ha ha!

Shortly after they left Esme and Carlisle left to find Edward and Alice went back to her room in the guest house. Rosie was still curled into my body and I was very grateful for my woman and my relationship; I never wanted to leave her.

"I love you Rosie." She smiled my smile; I'm the only one that gets to see this smile. It's genuine and it's simply a happy smile.

"Watching all this does make me appreciate what we have: no complications, no drama." She kissed my cheek and resumed her position against my body. Rosie looked over to Peter and Char who were in a similar position and asked, "So…Bella's pretty fucking scary, huh?"

Peter started laughing his ass off and Char had a look of pride on her face. "You haven't since anything yet." Rosie's face dropped thinking of all the things that we haven't seen yet.

"Is she really happy?" Rosie asked them.

"She's been happy as long as I've known her. I can't imagine what she was like before her happiness. Jasper says it was the darkest time in her life. I'm not judging you all, but can you imagine what it felt like to have everyone you love leave you? That's gotta fuck with your head!" Char added.

"Well, she's a vampire now so we have an eternity to make it up to her." Rosie shrugged and I was a little shocked to hear this statement from Rose.

"You mean it Rose? We can visit and stay as a part of her life?" I knew I sounded like a kid asking for something, but hearing her say that with genuine honesty made me so happy.

"Of course. I was never excited for her to be a vampire, but she is now; I think I would like to get to know her." She said with a soft smile in my direction. "Can you guys tell us stories about their life together? I've really missed Jasper and would like to hear about his life since he ventured out on his own." Peter probably had the most genuine smile raise his lips at her question.

"I can give you something even better." He moved so fast that Char almost fell to the ground. She caught herself and started shaking her head. "Come on." Peter yelled from the house.

We settled into the couches while Peter ran around rummaging through many boxes. Going in and out of Jasper and Bella's bedroom; he finally got everything he wanted and started setting up the DVD player.

"I have something better than my story telling skills." He said as he settled into Char's side. She was looking adoringly at her husband, probably for his antics. He started playing one of the videos, "when Bella was still human she bought a video camera to record her last year as a human. They took a road trip up here and recorded everything. Then after her change she just kept up with the video camera and she has captured many moments with all of us. Most the pictures in our home of our family were taken by her."

Rose and I both perked up at hearing his introduction. This sounded like a great idea. The first video opened with Jasper and Bella at a lake. Jasper was in boxers laying in the surf trying to convince Bella to come into the water.

"Come on gorgeous. Put the camera down and take a dip with me." Jasper whined.

"Oh no! I do not need my human body on video captured for an eternity. I'm just where I am; besides I like looking at you." Bella zoomed the camera in and zeroed in on Jasper's body. Bella dramatically sighed as his body came into focus.

"Darlin' if you keep up whatever you are thinking I think I will have to convince you." Jasper sent her a little lust to prove his point.

"Hmmm. Stop cheating Jasper. You are not allowed to manipulate my emotions to win." Bella giggled through her moan. Bella finally zoomed in and focused on Jasper's face. "I love the way you sparkle, babe."

Jasper suddenly stood up before Bella could blink and crouched down. "Wh…what are you doing?" Jasper slowly started stalking Bella, his eyes following her like the prey she was. "Stop it Jasper!" Bella tried to sound very stern. Bella quickly put the camera down on the rock behind her, forgetting to turn the camera off. The camera lay on its side capturing the events unfolding. Bella was squealing as her ran away, away from the water. Jasper was gone quickly, growling low and husky. "Stop playing with me!" Bella laughed again, trying to sound annoyed.

Bella popped into the picture in a deep red binki, her hair falling over her shoulders and sunglasses on her face. Jasper finally scooped her up and threw her over his shoulder with a deeper growl, that sang of trumiph. "You are mine!" Bella resorted to hitting his back and smacking his ass and wiggling around in his arms. "You can't escape me, my love."

Everyone was laughing at their antics. "They looked so in love." Rosie stated to no one in particular. "They actually seem like a really good match. Everyone nodded their head in agreement as the next scene came in.

They were in the car and talking about Peter and Char. Bella was asking questions about their personalities and their likes and dislikes.

"Bella, I want you to be on the videos too. Give me the camera and I'll record you for a little while." Jasper demanded feeling uneasy in front of the camera for so long. "You have to share camera time or turn that thing off."

"Fine…fine." Bella finally gave in. "Big baby." Bella muttered under her breath and Jasper just laughed. Bella positioned the camera on the dash pointed towards Jasper and then curled into his side in plain view of the camera. Bella was eating a donut while they continued to talk.

We all got caught up in their life as it unfolded on the camera. There were so many humorous moments, loving moments, and the videos just warmed my body thinking about the life they created for themselves.

We all lost track of time and Esme and Carlisle entered as twilight came upon us. "What are you guys watching?" Esme questioned.

"Home videos that Bella made." Rose answered her.

"Feel free to join us. Rose asked about Bella's life and I thought what better way to tell her than this." Peter sounded pleased with himself joining the videos as much as the rest of us.

"Bella made home videos?" Carlisle questioned and Peter gave him the same introduction that he gave us.

Jasper and Bella finally made it to Texas with Peter and Char and the videos turned even more hysterical. The next scene that showed seemed was Christmas and they had set up the camera on a tripod in the corner of the room.

There were many presents and everyone was taking turns opening theirs. As Jasper opened a present from Bella, Edward and Alice walked in. Edward had his hand around Alice shoulders in a comforting gesture.

"May we join you?" Edward asked.

"Of course, but to give you fair warning we are watching home videos that Jasper and Bella made when she was human." Edward's head snapped in Peter's direction with a look of shock. Alice's shoulders slumped in greater defeat and nodded her head and sat on the couch next to Rose. Edward sat on the arm of the couch next to Alice. Edward was entranced with human Bella running around the screen.

"Are we watching Christmas?" Edward wondered.

"Yes. This was her last Christmas as a human and the best part is coming up." Peter started laughing and Char started snickering at his excitement.

"Here! Open this one." Peter handed Bella a large box. It was almost as tall as Bella.

"My God Peter. What is it?" Bella asked in amazement.

"Open it, sexy." Jasper's standard warning growl was ever present, but everyone ignored it, including Jasper. Bella cocked her eyebrow at him and started shaking her head.

"I'm afraid." Bella grabbed an end and ripped and immediately blushed. Bella was flustered trying to cover up the present.

"What is it Bella?" Jasper asked assumed at her flustered nature. Before Bella could answer Peter chimed in.

"I thought I'd get you guys something you both could use."

"It's nothing don't worry about it." Bella said between grunts as she tried to move it out of view of the camera. Bella left the screen propping the large box against the wall. Peter was cracking up watching her.

"It's a sex swing."

Simultaneously, you could hear Char smacked Peter across the back of the head, Jasper started laughing and Bella from off screen moaned, "Oh God, kill me now!"

Once again, everyone was laughing. Alice had a small smile on her face and Edward was staring out the window, everyone else was looking at Peter. "What? I thought it was a great present." He shrugged still happy with his present.

Again, we watched more videos and the more we watched the more Alice loosened up and before we knew it she was laughing at Jasper and Bella and saying positive things about their relationship. Edward wasn't quite were Alice was, but everyone once and a while I could see a sad smile on his face.

After another hour, the scene that started was very similar to the ones we have already shared around the fire pit. Char must have been holding the camera on Jasper and Bella and every once in a while she would look up to Peter and he'd smile and make goofy faces.

"This is the first time they sang this song on camera for us and in front of us. It was a magical night." Peter felt the need to introduce this particular scene. Jasper and Bella were gazing in one another's eyes, with Jasper playing the guitar. When Bella started singing all of us were still; Peter was right. It must have been a magical night because everyone in the room was still and couldn't tear their eyes from the screen. Alice and Edward had certain intensity in their stare.

Jasper and Bella were singing a song that Bella wrote early on in their relationship, Anywhere. When the chorus kicked in and they sang together I would have cried. It was beautiful. I couldn't resist; I tightened my grip on Rosie and kissed her head, in turn she kissed my chest and continued watching.

As the song finished and everybody in the room let out of breath of contentment, the front door opened.

BPOV

Jasper and I were finally in hearing distance from the house and all we could hear were what sounded like our home videos.

"Who the hell is watching our videos?" Jasper questioned in shocked.

We walked in through the front door and the video that was ending was of us singing our song for the first time for Peter and Char.

Everybody was watching the videos apparently. I wonder why this was more interesting to watch then normal TV. Everyone turned too looked at us as we opened the door. The women all had venom in their eyes and looked at us with love shining through their eyes. I was surprised to see that Alice was included in this. All the men looked at us with pride, except for Edward. He was throwing off acceptance, sadness, and heartbreak.

"I don't mind, but why are you guys watching our videos?"

"Rosalie asked about your life, so instead of telling her I showed her." Peter sounded way too proud of himself. The cheesy grin on his face confirmed my suspicions.

"Bella." "Bella." Edward and Alice said at the same time. Edward motioned for Alice to go first. I hate to admit that I was a little skeptical of what Alice had to say to me after my little show earlier.

"I'm sorry. God, Bella…I'm sorry for so many things. But more recently, I'm sorry for what I was doing with Jasper. I was having a hard time accepting that he was no longer mine. But more importantly, I'm so sorry for leaving you all those years ago. I shouldn't have done it; I should have been the friend," she paused and looked me in the eyes, "the sister that you deserved. I hope in time that you will forgive me, but in the meantime I hope that you will let me make it up to you."

I shifted my weight and bit my lower lip not sure how to respond. "Thank you Alice. I'm sorry for my behavior earlier. It was totally inappropriate and quite dramatic." Alice tried to protest, "No, Alice. I'm sorry for that. I accept your apology, but it will take time to get back the friendship we once had, if it's even possible.

"I understand Bella." Alice bowed her head and took her place on the couch. I looked over to Edward to see what he had to say.

"Bella." He said my name with so much reverence that it was hard not to react. "I'm sorry for what I did yesterday. That was inappropriate and disrespectful. I'm sorry Jasper. I didn't mean to disrespect either of you." Once again, everyone was watching and absorbing every word; although they all looked confused since they didn't know what transpired earlier. "I'm still in love with you." Jasper and I both tensed in response to his words. I honestly wasn't expecting him to say that, especially in front of everyone.

"I don't know if I'm capable of moving on." I tried to tell him he was, but he stopped me from talking, "please Bella. Let me say this." I nodded and closed my mouth. "I will try to move on. After watching your many home videos I can see that you are happy with your life. That's all I ever wanted for you; I want your happiness to be plentiful and overwhelming. I hope that one day I can take you up on your offer and be your friend, but now isn't the time for that."

The fucking venom in my eyes were pissing me off. Edward's speech was breaking my heart. I didn't want him to be miserable, but this is the way things are and I can't change that. He turned to all the Whitlocks, "Thank you for your hospitality. I will be leaving in the morning." He turned to his family, "I will contact you when I know where I'm going." He turned back to me and looked cautiously at Jasper. "May I have one hug before I leave?" I looked up to Jasper not knowing if I should considering what I had done earlier. Jasper sent me his love and reassurance and I stepped into Edward's embrace. I gave him one thing he always wanted; I opened my mind to his. 'I'll always love you Edward.'

Edward hugged me very tight; tighter than I expected. His hug was friendly, but desperate. He caressed my hair as he had many times in my human years. "Thank you." He mumbled into my hair. He gave me one tight squeeze and whispered, "Be safe," in my ear. He was gone before I could respond. I had difficulty swallowing the lump in my throat. I stared after where he left and willed my emotions to calm. Thankfully, Jasper decided it was time to help me in that department and sent me calm. I smiled at him.

"I think I'm going to go with Edward." Alice said standing, she started to walk away when something occurred to her. "Hey? Is your ability the reason I can't see you?"

"No." I broke my bracelet into view. "It was blessed by the wolves in La Push. If I couldn't see you; I didn't want you to see me." I shrugged.

She was half way out the door when she turned to me, "Can I call you sometime, Bella?" I nodded and she was gone.

"Man, you sure know how to start clearing a room." Peter announced and then the smack came from Char. "What?"

Edward and Alice left in the morning like they said. I was spending time with Esme and Carlisle for as long as I could. I was being cordial, but they didn't understand how much it hurt to even look at their faces. They apologized like everyone else, but those are just words. I need to see actions and results and those things will just take time.

Esme also asked if she could call me and I agreed. I could feel her heartbreak when she tried to hug me again and I took a step back. I guess it was childish, but I wasn't ready to hug her yet. She nodded her head in understanding and hugged Jasper. Rosalie and Emmett left with them, but not without parting words from Rosalie. "I'll call you. Don't look at me that way; I'm not going to ask to call you. Pick up the fucking phone when I call." She gave me a beautiful smile and walked away.

It was a couple days after that when Peter and Char decided to go hunting and take off for a couple days.

When Jasper and I were finally alone we made love over and over. I felt good through and through; I finally had the closure I didn't know I needed. My heart hurts for Edward, but I can't regret what happened because of the amazing man spooned against me.

We were naked, of course and cuddled up against each other. I turned in his arms to face him and started tracing his chest and stomach. His purring made me fall more in love with him. "I love you too Bella. For so many reasons."

"Do you remember the first time I told you I love you." I asked completely out of left field. He nodded his head in confusion wondering where I'm going with this. "It looks like we get our forever." I climbed into his lap like I first did so many years ago, only this time I'm naked. I straddled his lap, but not in a sexual way, not yet anyway. I kiss his neck and pull away to look at him. He looks into my eyes with passion and desire in his eyes. "I love everything about you Jasper. I love your mind, your body," I emphasize body while my hands start stroking his chest and grind against him quickly, "and your soul. You have the most beautiful soul. I love your forearms and your back. I love how your middle toe is shorter than your big toe," I say with a laugh and Jasper graces me with a small laugh in return. "I love that you let me be my own person, I love that you love me." There are a million reasons racing through my mind, "I love that you protect me, I love that you can be possessive of me, I love cocky smile, I love your reactions to my video camera," Jasper's eyes are shining with complete love and devotion and now humor. I can go on forever, hmm? I have forever now, don't I? "I love how your hair hangs in front of your eyes, I love your eyes…"

THE END.

AN: That's it guys! Thank you to everyone that read and reviewed. I didn't think my story would accumulate so many reviews and I'm truly in awe that I received so many. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I'm going to take a couple weeks off and then start writing my next story. Remember to keep an eye out for my next story (Peter/Bella). Also keep an eye out on my profile; when I get stuck in writing I will post polls and such things to help the writing process along. Thank you to those that gave me some ideas with the last chapter. I think you all will be pleased to see the things you want to see.

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Until next time…