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Rebirth - CH.13 : PHOENIX

Word count:1.2k Summary: Stuck in Phoenix.

Not beta read.

The ride was long. Every couple of hours Amora would call to check up on the teenagers, only Aurora and Jasper would answer. Bella felt as if she would break down, crying if she started to talk to Amora.

While the 4 of them drove, the Cullen family that stayed behind was working hard. Edward, Rosalie, and Esme were off, putting Bella's scent towards the south. Rosalie tore a tiny swatch of Bella's shirt, not noticing as they hurried to the next location to scent.

They stopped every so often to make sure the two human girls were eating, Bella would take a bite but the appetite wasn't there.

Time passes as they drive to the Scottsdale hotel. They made it in the early, early morning. The girls head to the bed and are immediately knocked out. Jasper and Alice lounged around til they woke up again. 

Aurora's phone rang and she answered, “Hello?”

Everybody stood still, “Aurora?”

“Mom?”

“Yeah sweetie, where are you guys now?”

“Whose phone is this?”

“What? Oh! My phone died and this sweet girl lended me hers.”

“Sweet girl?”

“Yeah,” Amora turned to the red head,” What was your name again honey?”

WIth full white teeth showing in her seemingly sweet smile, “Victoria.”

“Her name is Victoria, she was passing by diner Charlie and I are supposed to meet but he hasn’t shown yet. Anyway, have you guys stopped at a hotel yet?” 

Aurora’s blood ran cold, “Oh how nice. No, we're still on the road, but don’t worry I will call you when we get to a hotel, just go inside and wait for Mr. Charlie. Um, order his favorite pie mom.” 

Amora scoffed, “I didn’t know you were the mom here. FIne I’ll let you go so I won't hold up this girl's time but do call me when you do sweetheart, love you!”

“Love you too mom.” The phone disconnected and Jasper got off the phone with Esme.

Her heartbeat was fast, suddenly her hands felt numb. Her breathing was fast and her vision blurred. She stumbled into Bella. Tears were streaming down her cheek but she didn’t even notice when she started to cry. 

“Aurora, it's okay, breathe. I need you to breathe for me.” She gasped out a breath. Why was it so hard for her to breathe, she had done it all her life but suddenly there was this immense pressure that constricted her.

Jasper laid his hand on top of hers, “Sweetheart, it’s okay I just got off with Esme and said your mom is fine, eating with Charlie now. It’s okay.”

Alice watched, not knowing what to do. Her and Jasper heard the vigorous heartbeat slow and her breathing return to semi normal. 

Aurora felt nauseous. Jasper clenched his teeth, the feeling was overwhelming for him. She looked up at Bella through her teary eyes. Bella felt horrendous, she had put her best friend through the possibility of losing those close to her, all because she wanted to know Edward better. “Our parents are fine, they’re safe.” She guided the younger girl to the couch, Alice ran to the kitchen and brought some pizza that was delivered earlier.

“You two should eat.” Aurora nods but Bella ignores the food.

Bella moves, so Alice sits with Aurora. She went back to the couch where Jasper still stayed. He looked deep in thought. 

“Are you…okay?” Jasper snapped out of his trance.

“Yes, I’m fine.”

Jasper saw Bella nod, but her emotions gave it away. 

“Are you okay?’

Bella swallowed hard, “They could get hurt. It's not worth it.”

“Yes. It is.”  She was taken aback. For some reason she thought that Jasper really didn’t like her. Jasper continued, “ Edward's changed since he found you. And none of us want to look 

into his eyes for the next hundred years if he loses you,” he turned to Aurora’s direction, “I wouldn’t be able to look Aurora in the eyes either. It's worth it.” 

She gave a small smile, and the two of them went to where Aurora and Alice were. As Japer sat next to Aurora, Alice suddenly disassociates. Jasper turns to her, wide-eyed with worry, “What do you see?”

Alice eyebrows pinched together and eyes wide, “The tracker. He just changed course.” Jasper quickly sets a piece of paper and pencil in front of her.

“Where is he going Alice?” A hazy flash of room with mirrors pops into her mind with him hovering in the middle.

“Mirrors. It's a room of mirrors.” Alice keeps her eyes closed and begins to sketch out the scene stuck in her mind.

Bella was confused, “How do the visions work? Edward said they weren't always certain.”

Jasper answered, “She sees the course people are on, while they're on it. If they change their choice, then visions change too.”

Aurora peered over Jasper's shoulder, “So the course James is on now will lead him to... is that a ballet studio?

Bella furrowed her eyebrows, “The ballet studio?”

“You've been here?

Bella pondered, “No. Maybe? I don't know. I think I used to take ballet lessons as a kid. The school had an arch like that.”

“Was your school here in Phoenix?” Jasper was worried this was too close if it was here in Phoenix.

“Yeah, around the corner from my house.  But I haven't been there in years,” Bella was starting to feel uneasy.

“Do you have any reason to go now?”

“No. Hell, no. I hated the place.”

Alice and Jasper share a look, trying to figure this out. Aurora felt anxious, the knot in her stomach was starting to grow tighter. Suddenly, Bella was startled as her cell phone started to ring. She picks it up, relief coursing through her seeing who it was.

“Edward? Are you alright?”

Aurora's ears perked up, Bella motioned for her to come over.

Edward was pushed forward from Dr.Cullens' fast driving on the rough terrain, "We're coming over to you, me, Carlisle, and Emmett,” he paused regretting what he had to say, “We lost the tracker. Esme and Rosalie stayed behind to protect your family.”          

The sinking feeling of everything going horribly wrong settled in her stomach, “This is my fault. You warned me, but I didn't think I just..,” Aurora laid a hand on Bella’s shoulder.

“Bella, no. We can't change how we feel about each other. That means I have to do everything I can to protect you.”         

 “I just… I just wish…. When will you get here?” Bella didn’t want to say it.

“In a couple of hours. I will get you and Aurora. The three of us will move locations for the time being and the others will hunt.” Edward was determined to protect them, “Bella, I swear to you, I'll do whatever it takes to make you safe again. You too Aurora.” 

Bella started to cry, while Aurora blinked back her tears, “Thanks Edward, keep us updated til you get here.” They said goodbye to Edward, and the two girls sat down.

The day passed and on the morning of the next day Alice and Jasper went down to the lobby to settle the bill. Bella started to gather her things as Aurora went to the bathroom to wash her face.

Bella’s phone started to ring. The caller I.D. showed ‘HOME.’ It was her mom. She answered hastily, “ Mom! I'm so glad you got my -

 “Bella? Bella? Where are you!”

Bella was kind of surprised by the level of urgency her mom was expressing, “Mom. Calm down. It’s okay I-.”

The line went static then Bella heard rustling, “Mom? Hello? Are you there?”

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Rebirth - CH.12 : BASEBALL

Word count: 4.1k Summary: A favorite American past time activity. Not beta read.

When the next weekend came, the clouds were dark and grim. Aurora woke up before Bella and made her way down stairs to her grandma actually asleep, only Charlie awake. 

"Morning kiddo." She waved, too tired to talk. Charlie gave a huff and went back to drinking his coffee and reading the newspaper. There was no food as Charlie himself just woke up 10 minutes before Aurora.

Aurora opened the fridge and gave a groan. 

"What's wrong?" 

"I'm too lazy to cook. And we don't have eggs." Charlie put the newspaper down and peered over Aurora to look at the fridge. She was right, no eggs. He scanned, not much in the fridge. He should probably go grocery shopping soon, like today.

He moved and looked in the cupboard. "Do we have milk?"

"Yes."

"Butter?"

"Yep." 

"Well I can make mac and cheese, but that is where my culinary skills end." 

Aurora gave a fake pensive look, "I guess if that's the only culinary experience you have. Rather than starve." He huffed out a laugh. "I can do it Mr. Charlie, I don't know how you make it and I'd rather not chance extremely dry or basically soup."

He gave an indignant huff this time, "I will have you know that I am a certified board mac and cheese chef."

She gave a deadpan stare but shrugged, "Alright but if this isn't the best mac and cheese I have ever had, kiss that board chef certificate goodbye." He shook her head, she really was her mother's daughter. 

Charlie started to cook the mac and cheese, Aurora went back to grab her book. Bella was still knocked out, taking Aurora's side now. She grabbed her phone and saw she had 2 messages. One from Jasper and one from Alice.

'Good morning Princess.'

'Hey Aurora! I stole ur # from Jaz lol.'

Aurora smiled and Bella woke up. "Smiling at your boyfriend?"

Aurora grabbed a small pillow and threw it at her. 

The duo made their way down to the kitchen Charlie was cooking. Bella looked to Aurora. "Abuela's finally asleep in the morning, didn't want to wake her." Bella nodded and they went to sit down.

As the girls waited, Charlie was mixing the powder in with the milk and butter. "Need any help dad?"

"No, I got it. Just sit down and wait for the food." Bella nodded, shocked her dad was doing this. The man used to live off cans being heated up in a bowl in the microwave. 'At least he's moved up to a stove.' 

Aurora's phone buzzed. 'hey sweetheart, we're having a family game day and want to come? 

'Let me ask real quick!

Wait with Bella right?'

'Yes darlin' I'm sure Edward already text her'

True to his speculation, Bella looked at her phone and saw a text incoming. Aurora's mother and grandmother were still asleep, so she turned her attention to Charlie. Bella gave her a look which she grinned at.

"Um Mr. Charlie?"

He gave a questioning look as he sat the pasta in front of her. "Yeah?" 

"Would it be okay if Bella and I went with the Cullens to experience a family outing with  baseball?"

"It looks like it's going to rain."

Aurora shrugged. Charlie looked at the two teenage girls. He pressed his mouth in a thin line. "With the whole Cullen family?"

"Yes."

"Not just Edward and Jasper?"

"Nope everyone, his other siblings and his parents."

Charlie internally groaned. "Okay fine. But!"

"But?"

"I want a text every 30 minutes from both of you."

The girls nodded and finished their food, ran upstairs to get ready. Bella opted for jeans and a sweater. While Aurora went with the same style but with a windbreaker just in case, she grabbed one for Bella incase as well.

As Jasper pulled up, Aurora and Bella dashed to the car. Not wanting Charlie to talk again about guns and shooting him. Jasper internally rolled his eyes.

He opened the car door for both girls which Charlie just huffed. He cupped his hands to his mouth, "Every 30 minutes !" He grumbled to himself, "And I will go and shoot both boys if they don't text." 

Jasper raised an eyebrow, bemused before giving a wave to the sheriff, and letting Edward do the same, before driving off.

"So are you two excited?"

"Excited for?"

"Baseball."

"During a thunderstorm ?" Asked Bella.

Jasper pipped up, "Yeah it's the only time we can play."

Aurora tilted her head, "I'm assuming this has to do with your vampirism-ness?" She waved her hand circular as she spoke.

Edward raised an eyebrow at her antics but nodded nonetheless. Jasper, ironically, gave a wolf-like grin. They pulled up to an empty field where the Cullens were waiting. Aurora saw in the distance Carlisle and Rosalie playing a bit further away. The girls hopped out of the car and stood behind the cullen boys. Esme smiled at the two humans. 

"Isabella! Aurora! Great to see you both again honey."

Aurora gave her a warm hug, as did Bella. "Hi Mrs. Cullen it's great to see you too." 

"Hi Mrs. Cullen, and you can call me Bella." Esme smiled again and nodded. 

Aurora got her phone out and texted Charlie that they were with the rest of the Cullens. Bella looked at her curiously, "Oh just texted Charlie." Bella hummed as Carlisle and the rest of the vampires came to greet them as well.

"Ah Aurora and Bella, good to see you guys out here. Now I'm assuming you're just here to watch and not play?" He raised an eyebrow with that questioning tone.

Aurora snickered and nodded. "I'll be watching from the sidelines while Bella is the person who called out." He nodded an approval.

Alice squealed and launched in delight, hugging the two. Of course being mindful of Aurora’s arm and Bella's wrist. "I can't wait for you guys to see us play, it's pretty amazing." The pair of humans laughed.

Emmett gave a grin, "Well well well if it isn't a pair of small fries." Aurora rolled her eyes while Bella made a face. 

"Oh my god Emmett," Rosalie rolled her eyes. She gave a slight smile to Aurora and a blank face to Bella. Bella kind of shrunk next to Aurora and Aurora wrapped her good arm around Bella. 

"Hey Rosalie, how have you been?"

Rosalie gave her side eye, "I've been fine. How about you 'Princess'?"

Aurora laughed and the air quotes. "Never better." Jasper felt the ever slightest jealousy, and Edward smirked at his thoughts. He never knew his brother was like this.

The tension melted off Bella and Rosalie. Everyone felt a bit lighter. Aurora sat on the hood of the Jeep, while Jasper sat next to her. " I'm fine Jaz, really, go play and show your moves off." 

He huffed a laugh out loud. "Okay fine, I will do one round and then come back." The brunette nodded and watched her man go get the bat to hit. As the thunder roared in the background once one struck a little closer the ball was flying out into the trees. Jasper's sound was synching with the thunder. Edward raced to get it as Jasper raced around the bases. Edward missed Jasper but a hairline. Bella declared him "safe." Edward gave a mock hurt look at Bellas decision which made her giggle.

As Rosalie got out, throwing Bella a scathing look. Aurora rolled her eyes and shrugged as Bella shot her a look. She felt the nerves start to get to her. Another hit, but as the ball struck the atmosphere started to change. Alice gave a gasp and Edward grew grime. Jasper huddled around his brother and sister as they discussed what Alice saw. Even Rosalie looked worried. Edward rushed Bella towards Aurora, and Jasper rushed towards her as well. He grabbed her windbreaker and rubbed it over himself. Aurora gave a curious look. Edward gave his jersey to Bella, she gave a curious look.

"Put your hair down."

"Oh yes like that's gonna do anything. You can smell her half a mile away." She scoffed.

"What's happening?" 

Jasper looked towards Alice, who softly spoke,"They ... they were leaving but then they heard us."

"Heard us? Who heard us?" Bella didn't understand.

Jasper looked angry, "A nomadic trio of vampires. They heard the baseball game through the storm and are coming this way." 

"There's three like Jaz said. Victoria, Laurent, and the last one James. He's the one to be worried about. Once he has a scent he likes he won't stop til he has you."

"He's dangerous," Edward murmured to Bella. 

Through the distant fog, three vampires emerged. Two men and one woman. Barefoot and auburn eyes. The man with his locs had the ball in hand.

"I believe this belongs to you." Edward tapped his foot to disguise Bella's heart. Jasper followed in tow with Aurora's. Jasper stared each in the eyes, the feeling of disinterest slowly consuming them. 

He threw the ball to Carlisle at lightning speed. Aurora tried to calm her heart rate. "Thank you," Carlise gave a smile.

"Could you use three more players?," asked Laurent in what sounded like a friendly manner.

"Of course," Carlise eyed Edward, "Some of our people were going to leave anyway." He gave the slightest nod ever.

Vitoria grabbed the ball on the floor, flashing a seemingly innocent smile,"I have a wicked curveball." 

The other 2 men smiled and turned around. Jasper turned in his and gently nudged Aurora towards the car, Edward did the same with Bella.

But as the two teenage girls were headed to the car, the breeze picked up. A gust of wind flew by Bella and Aurora and into James' direction. He immediately halted, his neck snapping towards them.

"You brought two delicious snacks." James immediately jumped into the air. Edward snarled at James while Jasper used his body as a shield, and the Cullen clan rushed to their aid. "The girls are with us," Carlisle spoke in a commanding tone.

"We will not harm her," Laurent was trying to calm the situation.

"Try it," was spit out by Emmett as he saw James crouch lower. 

"I think it's best if you leave."

"Yes we can see the game is over. Let us go now James?"

James eyes them both, but ultimately lands on Bella. He darts his eyes back to Edward, a grin, malicious smiling. Laurent touches his shoulder giving a yank and the three of them dash off to the fog whence they came. Edward and Jasper rushed them into the car. Edward tries to help Bella, but unfortunately keeps fumbling.

"I can do it myself," Aurora jumped at Bella's bellow. She had never heard her voice raise. Jasper grabs her hand and kisses her forehead. He climbs into the passenger seat and Edwards drives the jeep, foot slamming on the break. 

"James is a tracker. I saw his mind, the hunt is an ... obsession for him, and our reaction, mine really, set him off."

Jasper calms his blood lust. Wanting to kill Jasper set something off of him, something dark.

"I made this the most exciting hunt ever for him," the self disgust was evident and loud.

Aurora's heart dropped and Bella looked like she wanted to hurl. She was pale and clammy, the realization of what was to come made her want to cry.

"The first place he'll go is your house-,"started Jasper.

"He'll track your scent there," finished Edward.

Bella's eyes widened and Aurora felt the tears sting. "But what about Charlie, and Ms. Flores and Ms. Jacinda?!" Aurora was trying to keep the food in her stomach. 

"We'll lead your scent away. Somehow." Bella looked to Aurora who had her eyes closed and was taking deep breaths. 

"Aurora I - I," Bella couldn't finish the sentence as she couldn't find the words to continue.

A pained smile was on Aurora's face and she grabbed Bella's hand. "We'll figure it out."

Charlie was watching the baseball games on the couch in the Flores house, Amora and Jacinda went to get groceries.

The floor flew open, "Edward I said no."

"Bella, please just think about it." 

"Edward, go please, before you make it worse." 

"Get out! Now!" She grabbed Aurora's hand and pulled her gently towards her as she shut the door. She angrily threw her shoes on the floor, as Aurora tried to match her speed. 

"Bella, please we should talk about this."

"No! Leave me alone." She ran to the shared room and Charlie hurriedly followed. 

"Did he hurt you Bells? What happened?"

"Just leave me alone." She slammed the door and grabbed her bag.

Edward was there and Bella shoved some clothes in, "I can't hurt him Edward." He gave her a knowing look as Charlie knocked on the door.

"Bella, did he hurt you?"

"No dad." 

"Then what happened? Did he break up with you?"

"I broke up with him."

As Charlie tried to get through to Bella, Amora and Jacinda arrived home. Jacinda went around the back to smoke as Aurora placed the groceries down. She heard Bella yelling and Charlie's pained voice.

"What happened? It thought you guys went to have with the Cullens?"

"Yeah we did but Edward and Bella fought and well… she broke up with him."

As Aurora was about to talk more, Bella started to run down the stairs.

"Your mother isn't even in Phoenix?"

"She'll go back if I call. And I will." She hurriedly put her shoes on.

"You can drive home Bells. It's too far and too dangerous, please stay the night at least."

"No dad. I need the road to clear my head."

She goes to open the door but Charlies starts to block her. "Bells, I know I'm not around much, but I can change that. We can do more things together." The pain in his voice broke Amora.

Bella took a deep breath, her heart hurting for what she was about to stay. "Like watching more baseball on the flat screen? Or go to the Coffee Shop? Same people, same steak, same berry cobbler every Sunday night? That's you, Dad. Not me." 

Charlie's expression was full of hurt, "I just got you back Bells."

Bella gave another deep breath, it physically pained her to say, " And if I don't get out now, I'm going to get stuck here like mom did." She moved past Charlie and he watched her go. 

"Bella!" Aurora yelled at the fellow teenage girl, and followed.

"Aurora please, I just want to go."

"Bella come on I'm sure what happened can be fixed," Amora said as she followed the girls outside.

"No it can't." Tears started to stream down her face.  Aurora looked towards her mom.

"Bella sweetie, come back. We can talk about what happened and work through this."

"Please Bella." 

"Ms. Flores please, I just want my mom." A sob wracked through her frame, and in that moment Amora didn't see a teenager girl but a child crying for their mother. In that moment the tears were real from Bella, the severity of the situation clouded her mind.

She sighed, "Alright sweetie but just please call us."

"Let me go with her," Amora whipped her head towards her daughter. 

"What?"

"Yeah, let me go with her mom to make sure she's safe and I'll get the first ticket back."

"Aurora..."

"Please Miss Flores, I want Aurora to come."

"I can't let- i dont-," she struggled.

"If it makes you feel better I can ask Jasper to come, and don't worry it'll be the three of us so me and Jasper won't be alone but he'll be there for added protection."

"Would he even be able to?"

"I can ask."

Amora pinched the bridge of her nose. "Aurora. I am going to be very clear when I say this. Straight to Arizona to Bella's mom and the first plane back here okay? If Jasper is able to go with you, fine but please focus on Bella."

"Mom of course. I'm going to get my bag, I promise mom nothing bad will happen."

Amora had a terrible feeling in her stomach. But as she stared at Bella trying to hide her crying, she pushed it down.

"Bella sweetie," she gently hugged the shaking girl, "Please be safe and if you change your mind and want to come back to this home please do. All I ask is you help keep my daughter safe, as I'm sure she'll do the same for you."

Bella stared at the floor giving a shaky nod. She gave her a kiss on the forehead. "I want a call every other hour and you need to stop at motels to sleep, no driving through the night. And please Bella talk to your dad soon." With a final hug to Bella, she went inside to give her daughter a hug and lay out the rules as Aurora told her Jasper would be going with her. 

Amora saw them drive down the road, til the tail lights disappeared from her view. She turned her attention to Charlie, who hadn't left from the spot Aurora moved him to when she gave him a hug.

"She really left huh?" Amora gave a nod. "Of course she did." He stood there, not knowing what to do. Amora opened her arms, and gave him a hug.

"She's a teenager Charlie, all she wants right now is her mom to help with a break up. Even if it means driving hours to see her."

"What about Aurora?"

She gave a low internal groan, "Well Aurora didn't want Bella to go alone, especially in her condition. So she and Jasper will be with Bella and be on the first plane over here." He gave a silent nod, just holding onto Amora.

He cleared his throat, eyes still stinging, "Thank you for letting Aurora go with her. I know you probably didn't want to send her that far."

"Well it isn't ideal, they'll keep each other safe. Maybe Aurora can convince her to come back." Charlie gave a silent nod, and let his body relax into the hug finally. 

Amoras head was clouded with worry, her teenage daughter and,well, her adoptive teenage daughter at this point we're going to Phoenix, basically alone. As Charlie wrapped around her tighter, the larger the pit in her stomach grew. She couldn't shake the feeling something bad was going to happen. 

Bella was silently still crying, she wiped her tears as Aurora spoke, "It'll be okay Bells, I'm sure he's already forgiven you, he's just worried now." 

Edward appeared in the rearview mirror with a thunk, as did Jasper

The two teenager girls jumped, "What the fuck!" 

"Oh my god!" 

Jasper heard the heart skip a beat, as it pumps blood faster from the scare. He clenched his eyes shut just thinking 'CONTROL,' repeatedly.

Bella pulled over, as she tried to calm herself. "What the hell Edward?" He gave her a puzzled look, "Couldn't have called to pull over ?"

Aurora snickered and got out too,  "Do you think he'll really forgive me? I used the same words my mom did when she left.

"I'm sure Bella. Edward, you were creeping around, did you hear his mind?"

Edward gave her a deadpan stare before answering, "Yes he's already forgiven you, now he's just worried."

A thunk was heard again, and Emmett appeared. Aurora's hurt jumped at the sound, and Bella gave yelp. Emmet chuckled and gave a wink.

"Don't worry small fry 1, it's just me." Bella rolled her eyes. 

"Come on darlin we're gonna ride with Alice to ours okay?" 

Aurora looked towards Bella, as she gave a nod Aurora took that as an okay went with her boyfriend. "See you in a bit Bells."

The cars started, Jasper inhaled and closed his eyes. Aurora just looked out the window as the trees passed and Alice drove.

They pulled into the house, Esme was standing there waiting to usher the girls in. As the girls went inside Laurent appeared, Jasper was about to rush to him when Esme held him back and Carlisle appeared.

"He came to warn us. About James."

The tension was still there, "I've grown tired of his games. But he's got unparalleled senses. Absolutely lethal. I've never seen anything like him in three hundred years ... And the woman, Victoria, will back him. Don't underestimate her."  

Carlise nods and turns toward Bella and Edward. "I am truly sorry for what has been unleashed." 

"Thank you for telling us." Aurora's voice spoke behind the hoard of vampires. 

"You are welcome dear. Now goodbye." With that Laurent dashed into the treeline, fastly disappearing. 

With that the family was quick to move, going to the garage and packing everything necessary. The only one slow to action was Rosalie, not entirely thrilled about having to help Bella.

Jasper spoke without looking up, "I've had to fight our kind before. We're hard to kill." There was a slight tone in his voice of sadness.

"But not impossible. We'll tear him up," Edward reassured Bella.

Emmett's voice was laced with blood lust, "We'll rip him apart with our hands, then burn the pieces." If Aurora didn't know any better she'd think he was happy with the situation. 

Dr.Cullen had a pain looming on his face before he spoke, "I don't relish killing another creature. Even a sadistic one like James."

Rosalie scoffed, "If he doesn't get to one of us first." 

Bella looked troubled, "This is insane. You can't put yourselves in danger like this - for us."

Aurora gave her a look and it quickly passed but not beforeBella noticed. "What?"

Aurora gave a tight-lipped look, before sighing, "To be honest Bella, I think you piqued his interest more than I did. That smile he gave was directed at you." 

Bella paled even more now. Edward stayed silent, Aurora was right. While he wouldn't admit this, he had hoped it was to fall on her rather than Bella. For the briefest of seconds, that thought did occupy his mind. 

"Then that's even worse if it was two of okay yes I would want them to protect you but just for me. It's dangerous."

Rosalie huffed,"Too late."

Edward shot Rosalie a look as he grabs two sets of keys off a hook, throwing one set, lightning fast, to Dr. Cullen. Aurora also gave Rosalie a look, who just shrugged her off. 

"I'll run Bella south, while you lead the tracker away."

"No, Edward. The tracker thinks you won't leave Bella. He'll follow you." 

"I'll go with Bella. Jasper, Aurora, and I will drive her south. I'll keep her safe, Edward." Edward agonizes, for whatever reason he turns to Aurora, silently asking for her opinion. 

She furrowed her eyebrows, "That would make the most sense, plus my mom is going to be expecting Bella and I, and maybe Jaz to call her." Edward studies her, torn. An unspoken agreement was made. Edward finally surrenders his keys to Alice. 

Edward opens one of Bella's suitcases, pulling out clothes, tossing them to Rosalie. "Esme, Rosalie, put these on so the tracker will pick up Bella's scent. 

Rosalie dropped the clothes, snarling as she spoke, "Why should I? What is she to me? Just a danger you've inflicted on us-"

Bella shrunk under her outburst. Aurora grabbed her hand. Before she could defend Bella, Carlisle spoke, "Rosalie," he gently grabbed her shoulders, "Bella is with Edward. She's a part of this family now. And we protect our family" She glowered, but picked up the clothes nonetheless. Carlisle hits the door opener and the metal doors roll open. 

Dr. Cullen squeezed Edward's shoulder before he and Esme climbed into the SUV shooting the two teenage human girls apologetic looks. Everyone finished loading up, climbing in cars. As Aurora lets go of Bella, Edward swoops to her side. She leaves them be, seeing as Edward will be without her for a while. 

Jasper grabs her hand and Aurora is immediately aware of the fear brimming within her, she tries to soothe her nerves, opting to focus on Jasper's cold hand. He felt like glass in a way, smooth but delicate. She inhaled and exhaled. When she opened her eyes she found an amused Jasper watching her.

"You okay little miss?" 

"Yes Jaz I'm fine." He heard the softest beat out of place, but saw how hard Aurora was trying to keep this calm persona on.

Bella is ushered to them by Alice and as they enter the car, Bella's eyes are starting to sting. The older of the two stare at the window as they drive, tears streaming. Aurora moves to the middle seat to hold her hand, no words were exchanged but there was a comforting silence between the both of them.

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now that break is here, another chapter is here as well, and more to come tbh

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Rebirth - CH. 11 : MEETINGS

Word count: 3.1k

Summary: New meetings.

Not beta read.

Bella texted Aurora she would be with Edward, as also texted her Dad and Amora she was out with a friend. Aurora texted 'family meeting at 6 pls' to everyone. Amora already had an idea of what it could be, but Charlie was worried.

Alice left the couple alone, finally, hitching a ride from Emmet and Rosalie. He had his arm around her waist, her head fell in his chest. He read her text as she sent the family meeting.

"So I assume your mom and Bella's dad are together?"

"Yeah... pretty much. I'm glad, my mom hasn't dated or at least brought anyone from home aside from 1 dude named Leo, but I was really small, plus he left back for Spain after a year."

"Hmm. Do you like it?"

"Yeah, I do, I kinda see Bella as a sister now. We even share a room and bed. We just clicked for some reason."

He gave her a hum and nodded. Resting his head on hers. "So does that mean I'll also be interrogated by Charlie Swan the Sheriff?"

He felt her head shift as she nodded, "Oh yeah, for sure."

"Let's go then?" He lifted his head off to look down at her.

"Yeah, let's ride cowboy."

He huffed and laughed and gave her a squeeze. "Okay, Darlin saddle up."

They arrived before Amora, Charlie, and Bella, Jacinda was there, though.

"Hi Abuela."

"Hola cariño. ¿Quién es este?"

Aurora gave Jasper a knowing look. "Hola señora, soy Jasper Hale, estoy aquí para presentarme. También para pedirles a usted y al director Flores que lleven a Aurora a una cita."

Jacinda gave Aurora an astonished look, "Hm. I was certainly not expecting you to speak Spanish."

Jasper chuckled, "Neither was Principal Flores."

"Alright well come in. Hurry up." The pair nodded and went inside the living room where Jacinda went.

"Sit here." Jasper followed her instructions. " And you come with me to get the coffee."

Aurora gave Jasper a look, not knowing how he'd react with human food. He gave a wink, and she was pulled along by her grandmother.

Jacinda put the kettle to re-boil after filling it up. "This is the same boy, right?"

Aurora nodded, "Yes, yes it is."

"Hmm. And do you like him a lot?"

"Yes, yes I do."

"How old is he?"

"18."

"A little old no?"

Aurora pressed her lips together, resisting the urge to laugh. "Well, not as old as my dad or Abuelo."

"You are not that old to spank."

"A joke, I swear."

"You get that humor from your mom, I swear."

Neither heard the door open as Amora and Charlie came in. He made a beeline towards Jasper as she made a beeline towards her mother and daughter.

"And what's wrong with that?"

Jacinda rolled her eyes. Amora gave her daughter a kiss on the head and her mother a hug.

"Come on, let's save Jasper from Charlie."

The trio left the kitchen to the living room catching the last of what Charlie said.

".... I have a gun." Aurora puffed her cheeks. Well, she felt bad. This was a bit funny.

Amora's eyes widened. "Charlie, you cannot threaten the young boy!"

"Boy? He's a young man, and Aurora is a young girl, a minor." Aurora coughed up her laugh.

Amora rolled her eyes. "Calm down. Keep threatening to a minimum or else." Charlie looked away and crossed his arms. Aurora giggled. The door was opened again by Bella and Edward.

Charlie gave a deadpan stare. "Are you serious? Today is just meet the boyfriends or what? Do I seriously have to get the shotgun?"

Bella scoffed, "Dad!"

"Charlie, I'm serious, sit down and zip it." Amora gave a nostril flare, and he relented. He sat down on the couch across from Jasper.

Jasper didn't want to laugh. This was a serious moment, but of all the times for Edward to introduce himself, he picked today.

Edward glared at Jasper for his thoughts. It was hectic in the Flores house as the group migrated towards the dining room that had more chairs and space. Bella and Aurora sat on the window seat as the three adults and 2 vampires sat at the table.

"So Edward, it's nice to meet you."

"It is to meet you too Ms. Flores."

"You're here because you want to ask Bella on a date?" She nodded her head, ‘yes' and eyes widened a bit. Jasper kicks Edward under the table as Charlie watches the brunette.

"Uh yes exactly."

"Okay, good. Perfect. Bella and Aurora, why don't you take Jasper and Edward to the living room so we can talk." The teenagers let the 3 adults in the dining room. Edward tried to read Charlie's mind, but it was like a whisper he couldn't quite catch.

They all sat on the floor. Aurora was the first to speak, "Really, Bella?"

Bella pointed an accusing finger at Edward, "No, Jasper was the one that thought it."

Jasper put his hand up in mock, surrendering, "As a joke! Why in the world would you think this is a good idea?"

Edward huffed and rolled his eyes. Aurora let out a laugh. They all turned to her. "Sorry, sorry, just after living for what I'm assuming is a long time, you still act like teenagers."

Jasper grinned. "Technically, we are. We "freeze" mentally at this age."

"Hmm, then turning while a teenager kind of sucks no? Of course, if you're dying and in need, it doesn't matter, but if you were to turn someone, you would at least want them from the age of 20 to 23. You could pass as a teenager somewhat and then probably until almost 30."

"Yeah well Carlisle didn't really have an option for that for us unfortunately."

Aurora nodded. "Of course, I'm assuming since you're all too young, it was under different circumstances, or of course it could've just been your choice at that age." Aurora shrugged.

Edward nodded. Silence hung in the air for the girls as the boys tuned in to the conversation in the dining room.

"I'm just saying Amora, well Edward isn't ideal, I think Jasper is too old for Aurora."

Jacinda nodded as did Amora. "I know, carino, but he is still a teenager, and yes, would I prefer him to be the same age, of course, but that always isn't the cause. At least he's not over 18 right now because that would be a different story."

Jasper grunted as Edward huffed, trying to keep in the laughter.

"Plus Aurora is an excellent judge of character for such a young thing. And she is very outspoken, so if there is a problem that is big she will come to us for help."

"I just don't like it, but... if you guys are fine with him, I will try to be too."

Amora smiled. "I'm sure he and Edward are fine and nice young men, okay?"

Charlie nodded, "Okay fine. Both girls are allowed to date the ... Cullens. But I swear if either of the two act up, they will be arrested immediately."

Amora laughed, "Of course mi amor, whatever you say."

Jacinda mixed her coffee with her spin clockwise. 'I know.' Was all she thought.

Edward misses it as he laughed at something Bella and Aurora were arguing about.

Edward was curious about something. "If you don't mind me asking, how old are your grandmother and mother?"

"Oh my grandmother is 54 and my mom is 36."

Jasper and Edward's eyes widened. The brunette spoke, "Really?"

Aurora nodded. "Yeah no one really believes me, they think we're sisters or my mom had me like in middle school."

"You mom looks 25 Aurora and your grandmother max looks 40. If I didn't know any better I'd think your family were vampires too."

Aurora laughed, "Honesty I wouldn't blame you." The adults emerged.

Amora was the first to speak, "Okay, so you both have permission to take them on dates. As well as if it goes well and both of you want to, to date! But if their grades drop, this will be put on hold. Okay?" The girls nodded as did the boys.

"Okay, great! You can take them up to your guy's room. Door open, though." Amora raised an expectant eyebrow and was met with nods again.

"Actually, I told um our parents that I was going to ask Aurora out, and they asked that, if you said yes and so did you, to bring her over there. With your permission of course ma'am."

Edward jumped in, "Yeah our mom would love to meet Bella as well if that is uh okay with the... three of you."

Charlie's response was instant, "No." Amora shot him another look.

"One second, dear. Charlie, the other room, please." Jacinda gave a chuckle as the pair left the room.

"Alright, you guys have permission. Just leave. I'm sure your mother is gonna scold your dad. Now go, before I change my mind." The boys stood still, not knowing to wait or to listen to the 'older' woman. Aurora tugged on Jasper's hand, signaling to go. With that, the two couples left.

Jacinda went to the kitchen, hearing the last of the discussion, "-they should meet the parents. Like I said, they are dating, and it's important for them to know us and us them. We'll all get together soon."

Amora heard her mother rumbling around the drawers, "Mom? Where are the kids?"

"Oh, I told them to go. We all know you were telling Charlie here, yes. So to save them time, I said go, it's barely 4, so they can come back at 7. Make sure to text her." She grabbed her lighter and went out to smoke. Amora sighed, and Charlie sat there incredulously.

"So... that's it ? Your mother says they can go and then bam no conversation with us Amora?"

She bit her lip, "Look, Charlie, I told you before that it was my mom, Aurora, and me. My mother helped me with her, took care of her, and helped raise her. Yes, she has a say, not the final say, but is allowed to make some decisions on non-life threatening situations."

Charlie inhaled, "I don't know if I'm comfortable with that, Amora. Bella is my daughter. I haven't been there, and another person comes in and parents her?"

"Charlie. If this is not something you can do, then say it now. We are together. By extension, my daughter and mother follow me, and your daughter follows you. I trust your judgment. Do you trust mine and my mother's?"

Silence followed before Charlie broke it, " I just... I just need time to adjust to it, but you're right. You also have a daughter, and I'm sure you trust my judgment."

Amora nodded, " Of course honey, look, I will tell my mother just to ease up on decisions with Bella in the equation, okay?" Charlie nodded. It wasn't that he didn't trust Jacinda, just that he wanted to raise his daughter even if it was the last couple of decisions.

Jasper went to the side as Bella and Aurora walked to the car. He inhaled the clean air, very minimal blood scent. He inhaled again. Being around Aurora made him dizzy. Her blood was intoxicating. He didn't even need to drink it to be high off it sometimes. But he still needed to control himself.

Edward stayed back, "You alright?"

Jasper gave a quick, stoic nod. As the teenagers climbed in the car, Bella was nervous, as well Aurora. Bella grew pale, and Aurora saw the signs. She grabbed her hand and gave it a squeeze. Bella felt her worries slowly disappear. They pulled into the driveway and Bella was astonished.

"This is their house?"

"Yup."

"I suddenly feel poor."

"Yeah, I did too. Fun, huh?"

Bella gave a sarcastic smile, and they exited the car. They followed the two boys and entered, Bella started to feel a little weird with shoes on. Spending so much time at the Flores house made her accustomed to no shoes in the house. The pairs heard the clanging of pans and pots.

Jasper and Edward gave a look. " We told them it wasn't necessary to do this."

He gently guided Bella, "Do what?"

They made their way to the kitchen, and there was the rest of the family, cooking.

"Oh." Bella said dumbly.

"She already ate."

Rosalie cracked the bowl, "Of fucking course." She stormed off with Emmett following her.

Bella looked panicked, "She didn't want to make us uncomfortable with food."

Esme gave a sad smile, "Of course, sweetie. That was very considerate of you."

Bella felt her throat dry, distressed she was making a bad impression. Aurora noticed, as did Jasper. Edward was slow to catch on.

"Hello, Mrs. Cullen! It's alright. I haven't eaten, but Bella could have a bit to try it out." Esme brightened.

Bella's heart started to slow, and the sensation came back to her hands. "Hi Bella, I'm sorry we didn't- well I didn't introduce myself. I'm Esme and you know your doctor and classmates."

The younger girl smiled, "Hi Mrs. Cullen, nice to meet you."

"Esme is fine dear, like I told Aurora. Now both of you come here." She brought the two girls over to the island, excited to have someone to provide for.

Jasper and Edward made their way to Carlisle to help and talk to the doctor about the family. Jasper slowly distances himself a bit further. Being surrounded by humans more now was taking a toll on him. He went to the hallway where Alice was waiting. "Had a vision?"

"Hmm more like common sense."

"It's difficult, Alice. Aurora is this weird combination of desire but calm. But mixed with everyone else, it's hard. I feel thirsty, constantly." He hunched over and got less blood filled air.

"Don't worry, you won't hurt them. Trust yourself, Jaz, Aurora does." She gave a wink and made her way to her adoptive parents to gab with the two human girls. One final breath, and Jasper made his way back to Aurora. She was being served, and as she took a bite, she covered her mouth laughing at Esme's joke about their warm bloodedness.

Jasper felt as if for the slightest second, he was a normal teenage boy bringing his girlfriend home to meet his finally. He saw as Aurora lifted the fork to Bella, who exclaimed it was 'really good.' He saw his adopted mom smile. If only that dream was true.

Edward saw the vision if they were really adopted by Carlisle, all of them humans ignorant to the supernatural. How peaceful it would be, how... normal.

As Aurora finished her plate, Edward whisked Bella off to show her the rest of the house. Jasper hovered around, and his dad noticed. He silently made his way to his adopted son, "Everything okay, son?"

Jasper gave another stoic nod for the night, and Carlisle sighed. He was finally less of a recluse, but something probably happened to give him to worry.

'What if she doesn't want to become a vampire? What if she hates it?' And so the spiral began.

Aurora turned to Jasper as his family discussed another topic, only to see him staring off to space. Jasper heard the chair move and snapped out of it as Aurora's face came into a few. She gave a warm smile, and he gave a crooked one back.

"Everything alright, cowboy?" He raised an eyebrow at the nickname.

"Yes, darlin, everything is fine." His family noticed that ever since he was enamored with Aurora, the country drawl began to slip.

His girlfriend smiled, "Okay good," she clapped her hands, "your father said you were good at doing lassos. So, obviously, I have to see it with my own eyes."

Jasper went to look at Carlisle, who was surprisingly busying himself with the dishes. Esme gave him a wink and went to help her husband. And Alice had disappeared altogether. He shook his head and gave a laugh, "Alright princess, let's go show you my Texan moves."

The older coupler smiled, a good feeling settling into their bodies.

As Jasper and Aurora headed to the garage to find rope, Aurora’s phone buzzed.

'Where are you? Where was our text?'

Panicked settled on her features. 'Omg I am so sorry. I was going to text you, but then Mrs. Cullen came to greet us and made us food, and I forgot.'

' -.- thin ice

You have an hour left then you and Bella have to come home.'

'Got it:P see you in an hour'

"I'm taking that panic emotion was from a text from your mom?"

"Yeah, ever since the bear incident thing and the whole um woods thing they want text from us to keep track and everything."

Jasper avoided eye contact, "Yeah that makes sense. Might have you do that with me too, I'm sure I can find you a lot easier and faster."

She rolled her eyes at his tease, "Shouldn't you be finding a rope?"

He put his hand up in mock surrender, "Alright miss bossy. Let me find your rope." He gave a laugh, and Aurora smiled as she texted Bella their time-frame.

The hour passed, and Aurora and Bella were saying their goodbyes. They made their way home, saying bye to the two vampires at the door. Amora gave the boys a wave and smile and she watched them drive off. While Charlie glared at the car from the window.

Before the Cullens left, they promised the girls to see them soon. Night passed with a little lecture of being responsible and not to be persuaded and to notify them if anything happened.

As they closed the door, after brushing their teeth and washing their faces, they were met with two grinning vampires.

Aurora turned to Bella. "It's up to you, but there is an extra room for you to have across the hall. It's storage since we were too lazy to put it in the attic. For moments like this, in case you guys want ... space later on."

Bella thought and then spoke, "Maybe later."

Aurora nodded. She and Jasper sat on her window seat. Well, Bella and Edward lay on the comforter on the floor. When it hit 12, Aurora and Bella started to doze off, trying to keep the conversations going but failing. The vampires put them on the bed and kissed their foreheads before sprinting off home.

Sunday morning, and the girls rose. Aurora blinked as the sunlight hit her. The room was empty, and the two of them lay next to each other. She remembered nodding off with Jasper on the window seat, and then that was it. 'They must put us in bed before heading out.'

Another week passed as the girls went through the mundane life of school. Jasper and Edward would take them home together and stay if Amora asked, which she always did. Amora had been leaving early this week to take it easy and rest. With the constant late night meetings and having to talk to the boards, she deserved some rest. She would rather have them in places she could see them. Charlie would always roll his eyes when he came back from work, and the boys were there in the living room or leaving as he got there.

Welp here is ch. 11!! Hehe probably won't post til like the end of this month or beginning of next month, exams and all unfortunately yall

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Rebirth : Ch. 10 - TRUTH

Word count:2.1k

Summary: Some truths are finally out.

'Calm down. Calm down.' Before the man had his wind pipes completely crushed, Aurora touched Jasper's hand.

"Jasper, calm down. You need to calm down, please." His anger slowly started to vanish. The man was dropped, gasping for breath, and the man on the floor was let go. The previous group of men before scattered.

With steady breaths, she gingerly touched his back, "Please, Jasper, calm down." With his anger and bloodthirst leaving him, he let Aurora continue to touch him.

He turned to face her and looked into her eyes, a weird calmness before him. She gave a smile, and warmth was radiating off of her.

The silence was broken by Aurora, "Feel better?"

Jasper nodded, not being able to open his mouth, fearing his blood lust for Aurora would go out of control. Aurora felt her phone buzz from her mom and Bella.

She texted her mom that they stopped by a bookstore before eating, which they were about to do, and how they also ran into Jasper and Edward. And, to Bella that she was alright and would head to the restaurant.

She looked about at Jasper whose eyes were still glowing. "Jasper?"

He gave a hum.

"Let's go to the restaurant, sort some stuff out, yeah?"

Jasper nodded and followed her. He should be feeling this undescrible blood lust, and it was there in shadows, but it was at bay with Aurora. He was worried it would come out at any moment with her. They arrived and saw Bella and Edward waiting by the car. As they met, Jessica and Angela came out. They claimed to have errands to run but winked as they left.

Aurora requested 2 different tables winking at Bella, mouthing, 'Get some.' Bella blushed and flipped her off. Jasper gave a small smile at their interaction, as did Edward, but he wouldn't admit it.

They sat in the booth as Edward and Bella sat a couple booths down. Aurora sent a quick text to her mom that they split up because the girls had to leave quickly to do errands and that her and Bella would be home after finishing eating with Edward and Jasper. Amora wasn't thrilled but said okay and to hurry.

"So."

"So..." was Jasper's intelligent reply.

"Want to explain what that was back there?"

"What was what princess?"

"Hmm, don't play dumb Jasper Hale. How was it that you, who was in Forks 15 minutes before that whole... then appeared with inhuman strength, threw a man to the ground and picked him up by the throat, one handed might I add, and then proceeded to crush his bones. Any thoughts on how you did that?"

Jasper threw out a sigh. "Fine."

Aurora raised an expectant eyebrow.

"I have a feeling you might already know though Princess."

"Maybe I do, maybe I don't. I would like to hear it from you, though."

"I am... a .... vampire." He said slowly.

Aurora nodded her head. "Yeah, that still sounds fucking impossible."

He gave another nod, knowing it sounded bizarre.

"Not only that but I can sense and control emotions."

She smirked, " You can sense desire?"

He gave her a wary look and nodded. Right after he was hit with intense desire. His eyes widened and he stared at her incredulously. A few tables down Aurora heard someone choke on water. It clicked. "You can feel and control while let me guess, Edward can read thoughts."

There was no room for debate. "Did you think that just to find out."

"Yes and no, I wanted to see if you were lying and I had the sneaking suspicion that he could because whenever I would insult him in my mind his ears would twitch and every now and then he'd stopped himself from snapping his neck to look at me."

"You're very observant."

"Yes, well, I know. Is that why you kept blowing me off at first?"

He nodded. "Okay what changed your mind?"

"You, Princess. Physically I can't be away from you and mentally neither."

"So is this your way of asking me out? Confess feeling intense... desire to be near me?" Aurora tried to hold in her laughter as she said ‘desire.’

If vampires could flush, he would. Who would've thought. He gave a humorous huff, "Yes, very intense. But you are 16, so at the same time, no."

"Oh that's right you like what, hundreds of years old. This makes you a pervert, and Edward." Jasper felt the embarrassment roll off Edward.

"Well that may be I was also turned at 19, so to the human eye we are 3 years apart."

She nodded her head. "When do you turn your 'original’ age?"

"October. "

"Okay, after 3 months, I'll be 17. It'll be fine." She waved a dismissive hand. He raised an eyebrow but didn't comment. Aurora looked at the time and nodded to the door. "Let's go, Bella, and I have to be home." They made their way to Edward and Bella, Edward not being able to look her in the eye.

"Let's go Romeo and Juliet."

Edward spoke as he drove. "Carlise wants me to take you to the sheriff department. There's been another attack." As anxiety spoke, Aurora tried to stay calm. She felt bad that Jasper was suffocating these ever so changing emotions. Edward looked at her in the rearview mirror. Their eyes met, and he raised an eyebrow while she gave a small smile.

'You can hear me right?'

He looked away and nodded. 'Did you tell Bella?'

With the slightest ever shake no, Aurora nodded. She grabbed Bellas hand and gave a squeeze of reassurance,' Did you tell her about the mind reading thingy?'

No response. She let go and gave a pay on the thigh. 'Did you tell Bella about the mind reading thing?' He looked back up and gave a slight nod.

They made it to the police station. They met with Carilse, and he gave the rundown of what happened. Bella nodded to the door, and Aurora shook her head no. "I think it'll be better if it was just you Bells. When he comes out, I'll give him my condolences." Bella furrowed her eyebrows but nodded.

Aurora sent a quick text to her mom about what happened. And turned to Edward and Jasper. "You two can head off, I'll wait right here for Mr. Charlie and Bells." Jasper wanted to disagree but Edwards and dragged his brother off.

Bella came out as the stretcher went inside the truck. She had a sudden realization and gave Aurora a look. With a nod of agreement, she went silent. Charlie came out, and he looked haggard. Aurora came up to him and gave him a hug. "I'm sorry for your loss. Bella told me about him, and he sounded like a good man." His eyes watered again. He blinked them back and gave a cough. He returned the hug.

"Thanks kiddo. Let's go, I'm sure your mom is worried about us."

As the girls came inside the house with Charlie, they met with Amora.

"Was this ploy to go out with your boyfriends?" He asked ever so eloquently. Amora squinted at him and turned her attention to the girls.

Aurora's eyes widened. "No I promise. We went to the bookstore where Jasper and Edward were and they gave us a lift to the dinner but the girls had to leave because Jessica still didn't find a dress and she wanted to get one for sure today. We already got ours so we decided to eat." She said holding the bags up.

Amore tilted her head. "Okay, fine. Let me see the dresses now." She rushed over and started to take out the dresses.

"Oh wow these are so pretty. Are you guys excited?"

Aurora nodded while Bella shrugged. Charlie rolled his eyes, 'So much for an interrogation.'

They entered by Jacinda, "Hurry up and come over here, I made horchata and conchas!" Aurora's eyes lit up and they all went to the kitchen. They night was spent talking about Prom, and their maybe dates.

Bella and Charlie were spending less and less time at their house, and more time at the Flores house.

As the girls went up and Jacinda left the room, Charlie was given a hug from behind while he sat on the stoll. "I'm so sorry mi amor. I'm sure he's in a better place now." Charlie choked back the tears and nodded. He turned and returned the hug properly. His head laid on her chest with her running her fingerings through his dark hair.

Aurora was on the floor drawing while Bella sat in the bed reading the book. Neither knowing what to say about the truth that was revealed. Bella glanced over and saw Aurora's drawing, vampire teeth.

"I thought I was going crazy when Edward told me."

Aurora glanced up, "Yeah me too."

"If Edward can read minds what can Jasper do?"

"Manipulate emotions."

Bella raised her eyebrows in shock. "Damn that seems kinda cool to be honest."

"Yeah but it's exhausting though, he said he can also feel everything. Imagine how draining that could be the constant mix of emotions all the time. I would be wrecked."

"You're right, I change my stance. It sounds horrendous."

"Are you..." she was hesitant to ask, "are you afraid of them now?"

Bella pondered before speaking, "I don't think so." Aurora nodded her head. They went back to silence as they thought about their respective love interest before going to sleep.

When morning came, Amora and Jacinda were making French Toast, one of Charlie's favorites. Charlie was already eating, as they stumbled down the stairs half ready. As they ate and the Mexican music filled the room softly, Amora spoke.

"Because of what happened to Billy, we don't want the two of you going off alone anywear. I know you too are practically attached to the hip, which is good for this... unpleasant situation happening but still. We want to be informed wherever you go out where and who you're with, but now with more frequent updates. Even 'still at the store' or 'still with so and so.' Okay?"

The girl nodded understandingly and Bella gave her dad another hug and a squeeze. The rest of the morning was filled with silence till they all left the house, including Jacinda for bingo.

As they got to school and the bell rang, Bella made eye contact with Edward. Aurora looked at Bella who stared back, she shrugged, "Be careful, and text me."

She got a nod in return and was whisked away by Jasper. "Hey there Princess."

She warmed to the nickname. "Hey there cowboy."

"So when am I going to be able to meet your family?"

"You still haven't properly asked me out." She gave a shrug as they sat down. Jasper grinned, teeth poking out.

"Okay Princess, give me till the end of the day."

Aurora gave him a look but turned her attention to class. Her phone dinged.

'Hey sleepy! Just watched Pan's Labyrinth and omg you were right it fucking awesome! Might just take you up on the lotr set

...theyre just so long tho :|'

'He confirmed! He hath confirmed!!!'

Jasper never envisioned himself as the jealous type, but a tinge did stir as Aurora smiled at the phone. She felt his gaze and saw it for the slightest second.

She hid the smile, and whispered, "Embry is still my friend Jaz, plus I think he's moved on to someone else. And Bella was just texting me that Edward confirmed her suspicions." She stuck her tongue out and winked.

Jasper was always amazed by her, she always radiated warmth and content and happiness to him. He loved being around her.

The day passed as Bella and Edward snuck back into school, promising to come together to school tomorrow. Bella was on cloud nine and Aurora was amused by her.

As the last bell rang for art, Alice dragged Aurora to the parking lot. "Alice calm down! I'm going." She said with a slight whiny tone.

As the doors opened, Jasper stood by his car. With flowers, balloons, and a card. She slowly walked to him.

"What's all this ranger?"

He smirked, "Open the card and find out."

She did as instructed.

A poem was inside.

"To my beautiful Aurora

You are just as hypnotizing

As the lights in the sky

The stars, moon, and sun

Pale to your beauty

All I ask for is a lifetime

With you by my side

To aid and love and to hold

Forever."

Aurora gave a small smile whilst teasing Jasper, "This feels more like a proposal Jaz."

He gave a soft and wrapped his arms around her waist gently. "In time little miss."

She blushed at the thought but didn’t respond to that part, "Hmm this card didn't have a question though, to answer that is."

The smile widened, "Miss Aurora Flores, will you go out with me?"

Aurora found herself exuding happiness, she nodded.

Jasper hugged up carefully, watching her arm. Some people looked with awe, some with exasperated eye rolls, others with boredom, but Alice squealed.

"O.M.G. I am so happy for you two!"

She went to the other side and jumped them in a trio hug, Aurora laughed as did Jasper.

Another chapter 🤭

[jr-acrux101]

Rebirth - Ch. 9 : CHAOS

Word count: 2.1k

Summary: House arrest lifted, shopping, and death...?

*ignore Alice for the gif - could not find one of him mad by himself*

As the pair headed to class, the rumors spread to the faculty by the end of the day. Amora felt a knot in her stomach when she heard the secretary tell her the latest gossip that involved her daughter. She grabbed the phone and texted her daughter.

'Mija be honest

Are you dating the Hale boy?'

Amora stared at her phone in her office. It took Aurora 30 minutes to answer. She was in class before asking to use the bathroom.

'No why?'

'Aren't you in class!

Why are you texting!?'

'You texted me first, in class...

And i went to the bathroom

We are watching a novela in class'

'A novela ? Really?'

'Yea the teach thinka itll help with our comprehension of convos'

'Oh...'

'Yea...'

'So you not going out with him?'

'Well no

1) im grounded

2)im grounded

3) he has to wait til im ungrounded'

'Want to be grounded til college?'

'I was kidding- kind of

But srsly were not

He wants to but i said to wait til im ungrounded.'

'Hmm.'

'Yea... okay going back to class. Love u!'

'Love you too cariño'

Aurora headed back to class, mind racing of her mother knowing of the high school drama. She walked into what felt like another brick wall, but alas, it was another Cullen. Emmett, if she remembered correctly.

"Hey there small fry."

Aurora squinted at the insult? She wasnt sure what that was but she wasnt going to bother to ask.

"Hey there big mac?"

He huffed a laugh, grinning as he said, "Shouldn't you be in class?"

"Shouldn't you be too?"

"Touche." With a wink, he walked off, and Aurora did the same. She swore to her grave that the Cullens were super fucking weird sometimes, but she shrugged as long as they weren't killers.

Friday rolled around with lingering touches and playful banter during class. It was lunchtime, and Jessica and Angela were buzzing with excitement. "Hey, do you guys want to come dress shopping with us in Port Angeles next weekend?"

"Isn't Prom like months away still?" Bella asked confusedly.

Jessica rolled her eyes and gave an exasperated sigh, "Yes exactly, we got to go now to get the best dresses."

Bella had an idea pop into her head. "Sure, we'll go!" Aurora shot her a look but went along as she nodded yes.

Bella gave a grin, and Aurora sighed. As the school day ended, Aurora remembered something.

She pulled Bella to the side. "Um we're still grounded."

"Fuck youre right."

"We can still ask?"

"Uuh... I guess. I seriously doubt we'll be allowed, though. Well, at least I won't."

Bella blew out air and nodded. "If you or we can't, it's okay. We can go when our grounding sentence ends."

Jasper saw the two girls scheming but left them to their own antics. He waved bye and winked towards Aurora. Bella looked over from her gaze and gave a small wave towards the man who made her friend into putty. He smiled and waved back. She never really thought about it, but Jasper and Aurora made a cute couple. Opposites attract that type of thing. With her soft and seemingly warm personality and his dark western bad boy look… they weirdly fit.

As the duo got dropped off, they waited for Amora and Charlie to come home.

Around 8, Charlie arrived, Amora welcomed him home, and they sat at the dining room table with coffee, and she reheated his plate. They girls waited til Charlie ate before asking.

They slowly made their way to the table. Charlie finished dessert, and Amora side eyed the two of them.

She filled the silence, "What do you two want?"

They gave a sheepish look. Charlie spoke, "If this is about plans, nope. You're grounded."

They gave a dejected look, and Amora rolled her eyes. "Charlie's right. But what were you two gonna ask?"

Bella gave Aurora a look, which she rollled her eyes to. "We we're gonna ask to go dress shopping with Angela and Jessica for prom next weekend in Port Angeles... we know we're still grounded, but we thought it wouldn't hurt to try and ask."

Charlie and Amora shared a look. "Next week, right?"

The girls nodded, Bella's sentence would be up more or less up by then, but Aurora still had a week to go. Amora looked at her daughter. She's heard worst stories of drunk teenagers, and she knew in her heart that that was the only time she ever drank. Aurora, her daughter; the straight A student, the artist, the... growing teenager.

"Okay, fine. Bella will not be grounded by then, and Aurora yours will be up too. Just please, no more drinking in the woods. I know you guys are teenagers and that it seems fun, but it's dangerous. Not only that, it's in the woods, which is even more dangerous. You two need to stick together if , god forbid, that ever happens again. Promise me that that is the last time we will ever hear such nonsense?" Bella was bemused. She had hardly been scolded by her mom and less so her dad. As long as she was breathing and fine, then that was the end of it, really.

"Yes, Mama."

Amora turned her gaze to Bella. It was strong but warm. She found herself nodding, and Amora smiled.

"Okay. Go finish your homework, Charlie, and I will make cookies. Oh, and your appointments are on Monday at 1, so Charlie is going to take you two to see Dr. Cullen."

The girls nodded and headed to Aurora's room, ecstatic. Charlie looked at Amora, who just smiled at him. "So should we tell the girls?"

Amora shrugged. "I'm sure they worked it out by now Charlie, they're smart girls."

"Yeah. You're right."

Comfortable silence took place, and Charlie and Amora held hands and drank their coffee in peace.

Jacinda saw the two and smiled, 'Finally after 9 years,' she thought to herself.

The girls were all but jumping for joy. Excited to br off house arrest, basically.

"Okay, so the real reason I want to go is to find abook about vampires. There's a shop close by that is run by another native tribe and they have books on this!"

Aurora nodded. "That makes sense. Okay, let's do that, we'll shop and pick something out to incase my mom and Charlie ask and then go to the store."

Bella nodded. "Perfect."

After some cookies and small chatting with Amora and Charlie, the girls returned to the room and slept. Aurora felt Bella shift beside her. She rose when Bella did. She turned to her head to the corner to what Bella was seeing and saw a figure. She blinked, and it was gone. She shook her head.

"Hey, are you okay?" She asked groggily.

Bella layed back down, "Bad dream." Was her hoarse reply. Aurora nodded, a bad feeling pooling in her stomach.

The pair fell back asleep, and Edward watched from the treeline. His head was in the back by Rosalie. "Are you serious?" He groaned. "I'm telling Jasper." He groaned again and followed as she dashed home.

The next follwoing days passed, neither of the girls seeing their love interest.

Jessica sunbathed, "Yeah, the Cullens always leave when the sun is out to go hiking and rock climbing. Tried that with my parents, and it was a no-go, of course." She rolled her eyes and continued on. Angela nodded at her statement, "Yeah, it must be nice though, family bonding, I guess." Aurora nodded, and Bella did as well.

'Fishy.' The girls simultaneously thought.

On Wednesday, Aurora brought the paper Jasper left in your notebook. She was starting to worry, but if this was the norm, then everything had to be alright, right? She entered the number and started to text.

'Jaz?'

'Who is this?'

She giggled. 'Who do you think?'

'Princess?'

'You call every girl you give your number to Princess?'

'Maybe I do.'

'Hmm I guess I got the wrong number, I'll throw the note you left in my sketchbook away then.'

'Little miss'

'Sorry that doesn't ring a bell?'

'Real funny Princess.'

'Hmmm... still no bell...'

'Aurora.'

'You know now that I think about it you don't use my actual name much.'

'Hmm. Really?'

'Yup :P.'

The bell rang. 'Gotta go, to school, ya know.... the thing you've been missing.'

Her phone buzzed again, but she couldn't check it. Class droned on and on and on til she was finally able to check her phone.

'Do you want me to call you Aurora instead?'

'I like your nicknames but I would like you to call me by my name I like you voice, I'd probably like it more whenever it says my name lol.'

The end of the day rolled by, Bella and Aurora said bye to the two other girls as they headed out of the school building.

'Gotta go :( still grounded.'

'Omg! I forgot to tell you since you haven't been in school but it lifts this weekend! '

'Thats great :) I guess I have to get ready to ask huh?'

'Yup okay bye see ya hopefully tomorrow ♡.'

'Bye Princess

...

♡.'

"You texting your boyfriend?"

"He's not my boyfriend, and yes, yes, I am."

"You think if you ask if he's a you-know-what, he'll tell you?"

"Um, probably not. He'll probably have to like kill me after since I'm sure it's like a secret Bells."

Bella nodded her. "You're right. He'll suck you dry."

As the night passed, Jasper watched her from afar. He heard a twig snap behind him. "Spying too?"

"I'm not spying." Huffed an angry Edward.

"Yeah, and trees aren't green."

Edward saw Aurora touch Bella, and her thoughts went quiet. He furrowed his eyebrows but didn't comment. The sibling duo watched the girls, Jasper could feel the happiness radiate off their room, especially Aurora's.

Aurora could feel the eyes on her but didn't comment. When she left go if Bella, Edward heard her mind. 'It feels like someone's watching us.'

"Let's go." Jasper gave him a look."You're hyper-aware girlfriend can sense us."

"Really?" He gave a grin at her sharpness.

"Yes, really." Edward rolled his eyes at Jasper, and they left home.

Aurora sighed in relief, feeling the pressure of their presence gone. Bella noticed her relief and felt the same. "You know, every time we're together, you're like infectious."

Aurora laughed, which Bella almost felt compelled to do so too. "Huh? Maybe I'm a witch who can control people. Who knows with apparently vampires existing."

Bella snorted, and the pair continued to research about vampires.

With Friday coming and going, their grounding sentence was lifted. The pair was dress shopping, having to help each other in their dress aince both of them were still in cast. Bella liked a blue dress with tiny stones in the bust and glitter concentrated by the stones but slowly fading out. Aurora picked a dark blue with suede patterns leaves. It had a small slit on her right leg.

"You look pretty!" Angela said the pair as they walked out.

"Yeah. I'm a little jealous," Jessica laughed.

"I think these are the ones." Bella nodded. She truly did not care, anything to get out of here. As they were rung up, she told her mom while she found her dresd the girls were stilm devating so it woukd be a little longer, they were gonna probably going to eat out there and get dropped off.

Her mother agreed, telling her to text her when they were going to eat and when they were on the way home.

They left the two explaining that Bella needed to buy a book out here and they'd meet them later. They were waved off, and the girls left. As the sun set and twilight started to fall, they made their way to the restaurant. They heard male voices and laughing trailing behind them. They shared a lot and turned down the street and then again and then down an alley, trying to lose the group. To no avail, though, as in the end, they were trapped. The men started to surround them, touching Bella's face and her waist. One grabbing Aurora's ass.

They pushed the men away, and right before the group was able to do more, a figure from the shadows appeared as did a car. The blonde blur gripped one of the men the throat, and another was thrown, and one the figures was now was stepping on them assaulters to keep them still.

The sound of bones being slowly crushed was heard. Edward ushered Bella into the car, and as he was about to get Aurora, she was already too close.

A whispered and thought was heard by Edward. "Leave." 'Now.' Something about her tone and her made him follow without question.

Well well well another one posted 🫡 exams are killing me 🤗 hope yall enjoy

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Rebirth - Ch. 8 : INVESTMENT

Word count : 1.3k

Summary: Another apology.

The next day Aurora and Amora talked before Bella arrived. "Cariño, you know you're grounded right?"

Aurora nodded her head, "Yes Mama."

"Only Bella is allowed over, and if you need to do an assignment with Jasper, the school's library is the only place for now."

Aurora nodded again. "I'll let you keep your phone in case of an emergency but when you come home give it to Abuela."

Aurora nodded a third time. "Now come here." Amora gave her Aurora a hug, the anxiety and worry she felt was unparallel to anything she had before.

"2 weeks. After that you can have your phone. And 3 weeks it's open to friends."

"Okay Mama."

The alram clock rang, Amora let go of Aurora and grabbed the breakfast sandwhiches she made. "Let's go mi amor. I have a meeting before school starts." Usually Bella would come in and eat breakfast before leaving but it was breakfast sandwiches on the go.

They opened the door and all went into the car. Aurora explained the change if usual plans as tbey got in.

They sat at the steps of the school.

"So grounded?"

"Yup."

"How long?"

"3 weeks."

"Me too. Except I only got the sentence of 2."

"We will be under lock and key."

Bella nodded.

"You still texting Embry?"

"Yeah, mostly about books or art or movies though."

"What about Jasper?"

"First off, Embry and I are just friends. He likes someone else. He did admit though he had a small crush at first but saw Jasper yesterday and didn't want to become 2nd choice. Secondly, Jasper is like Edward too. Hot one minute, cold the next. I'm not sure what would happen there."

"Yeah I don't get them."

"Me neither."

They say in silence with Bella's head resting on Aurora's left shoulder.

The parking lot slowly started to fill up, and low and behold Jasper with his Harley and his hoodie and black pants and incredible hair and overall perfect-ness. Aurora was sickened. Not really. She wanted to be, though.

Bella slowly stood and wiped off her butt. "I have to talk to my bio teacher about a grade. I'll leave you two alone." She winked.

Aurora's waved bye as Jasper came in front of her. He sat down where Bella was sitting.

"Hey there princess."

"Hi." It was a short response but Jasper accepted it.

"What are you doing here so early?"

"My mom had a faculty meeting before school and since Bella can't drive right now we hitched a ride with her."

Jasper nodded. "You know, my mother is asking about you again darlin'."

Aurora hummed in response. Silence taking over. "Look princess, I'm so-," Aurora jumped up.

"I have to go. See you in class."

Jasper was dumbfounded, of course he knew she probably wouldn't accept his apology but just to up and leave was not what was expected.

Japser jumped up to but was stopped by Edward. "You shouldn't. You should leave her be and let her have a normal life Jaz." Jasper shoved Edward's hand away.

"You should take your own advice. I know how you feel about Bella, I'm sure you'll crack eventually, ask Alice."

Edward let him go. He loved Jasper, he was his brother. But he didn't want his brother to damm another person and he didn't want to either. Bella intrigued him. She was something that felt right. If only he wasn't like this they'd already be dating. But the world was cruel and this is what he would be for entirety, he didn't want others to accept the same fate he did.

Jasper hurried after Aurora, following her scent. He found her at the end of the hallway on her phone. He felt happiness rolling off of her.

Embry had text her. 'Sleepy you have ruined me. You couldn't give some warnings!?'

'Hey I told you I cried. What did you think that meant?'

'I dunno! That you're an emotional person!'

Aurora rolled her eyes. Jasper was suddenly infront of her now, leaning on the lockers.

"Hey there princess," she narrowed her eyes, "who are you texting?"

"My friend."

"Is it the long haired boy that you were drinking with?"

Aurora furrowed her eyebrows, "Not that it's any of your business, but yes it is."

Jasper felt the jealously slowly fill up in the pit of his stomach.

"So are you to together?" Jasper didn't want to ask, but he head too.

"Um no."

Jasper gave a grin and got a little closer. "So princess, when are you coming back to mine again."

Aurora was furious and it was pouring out of her. Jasper knew he fucked up.

"What the fuck do you think your doing Jasper?"

"Trying to ask you out?"

"So what? I'm just supposed to act stupid and pretend you weren't actively avoiding me? That you didn't leave me high and dry? You have some nerve, Jasper."

"Aurora, I'm sorry. I really am. I shouldn't have done that... again. Please, I genuinely thought it would be better if we didn't interact."

"You think that makes it better? 'Oh, I was trying to spare you.'" She mocked him.

"Princess...."

"No you don't get to call me that."

He dropped down. "Aurora. I'm truly sorry. Please, I will explain everything, but I just need you to trust me, darlin. I never wanted to hurt you, and I'm incredibly sorry I did. I will spend forever making it up to you."

Aurora flushed, ‘God not this again.' She should leave. Just turn around and leave him there looking foolish. She took a step back but looked into his eyes.

Desperation and sorrow pooled his honey eyes. She started to crack. "And what if you do it again? What, you just get on your knees, apologize, and I forgive you, only for you to pull some shit like that again? Jasper, you can't just expect me to forgive like nothing happened because I like you."

She liked him, Japser was over the moon.

"I know, I understand, darlin. I hurt you, and the last thing I expect is your forgiveness, but that doesn't mean I won’t try to earn it back. Aurora, you are perfect. From your short hair, to your warm eyes, to your cute flushed cheeks, to your amazing smile. Everything about you is perfect."

Aurora blushed again. She thanked god that no one was here.

"Please Aurora, I am sorry."

She sighed. "If you ever pull something like that again, Japer Hale, it is over. There will be no third chance. This is it."

Jasper hurried and got up. He towered over and hugged her. "Thank you, Aurora. I promise I won't mess it up."

She hugged him backed.

"Yeah, you better not." He grinned and let her go.

"So when do I have to ask your mom and grandma to take you on a date?"

Aurora grimaced. "Yeah, about that. I'm actually grounded. For 3 weeks."

Jasper nodded, "Only 3 weeks?"

Aurora shot him a look, "You'd rather it be til Prom."

"No, no, of course not."

As the previously empty hallway slowly filled, his hand rested on her hips. "So I guess wait?"

"We'll see cowboy."

Jasper looked her over. She had her little braids in the front, her thick nylons, a brown skirt, and an oversized beige cardigan. His thumbs drew little circles.

"So I guess I'll ask you out on a date in 3 weeks?"

Aurora nodded dejectedly. "Alright, princess. Try to get time off for good behavior." Aurora rolled her eyes, giving the smallest of smiles.

"Okay, okay, I’ll try." The halls filled up with students coming in, and everyone was surprised.

Jasper Hale with the other new girl, the daughter of the principal. The bell rang, and the two headed off to class.

Rumors started. How long they were together? Is she the reason Jasper and Alice broke up?

I'm almost done with book 1 let's goo!!!! Can't wait to write the next one, it will be heavily filled with angst just an fyi if you're planning to follow the journey :P hope yall enjoyed

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Rebirth - Ch. 7 :

Illusion

Word count:4.2k

Summary: Bad teenage decisions.

OG Embry

Friday's school day came and went. Jasper even returned Aurora's sketch book. Bella and Aurora were at La Push when the infamous Jacob Black came. "Aurora, this is my friend Jacob, and Jacob, this is my friend Aurora." She waved as he gave a nod.

Jacob swept Bella away down the shore while Aurora sat on the beach blanket reading. A figure sat next to her. "Hey."

She looked up,"Hi."

He was tan, had a sharp yet round face, and had long black hair. It suited him. He was handsome. "Whatcha reading?"

Aurora turned the cover, "The Kite Runner."

"Any good?"

"Seeing as in halfway through with it and I just started yesterday, yeah, I'd say it's pretty good."

The boy laughed, "By the way, names Embry."

"Nice to meet you, name's Aurora."

"Like the princess?"

"I guess, but it's more of a family name."

"It's a pretty name for a pretty girl." Aurora blushed. It was a little cliche, but it was smooth. Aurora thanked him, and the two sat in silence, comfortable silence.

Bella and Jacob were quick, coming back, and then him and his friends headed out. Before the trip left, Embry turned back to Aurora. "You have a piece of paper and a pen."

Aurora nodded. "In the van." He helped her up, and she gave him what he asked for.

He scribbled something on there and gave it to her. "Text me with any other book recommendations." He winked and left.

"Really Aurora, another one?" Bella asked jokingly. Aurora and Bella got dropped off at Aurora's, and neither parent was home.

"What is this like… the third date?" Aurora asked. Bella nodded.

"I think so." They came inside, and Jacinda was there, Sudoko in hand.

"Hice sopa, pero está un poco fría. Lo calentará cuando tenga hambre."

"Okay, thank you. We'll eat in like an hour, Abuela." The older women nodded and waved them off. They were breaking her concentration.

The girls went up to Aurora's room. "So Jacob was telling me that there's a legend about the tribe's enemies, the Cullen's."

"Oh my god, really? What the fuck?"

"Yeah, something about them being cold ones and having this feud."

"Like vampires?" Aurora asked.

"I'm assuming."

Aurora worked it out, "I mean, it would explain their fast speed, how they were able to stop the car, and their weird changing color eyes."

Bella nodded rapidly,"Right! I feel like no one's noticed that they have gold eyes !"

"Yeah, I'm not sure why everyone thinks that's normal. But this is crazy. Vampires? What next werewolves? Pixies? Elves?"

Bella shrugged, not having an answer.

"I mean... I don't know Bella. Do they look like blood suckers?"

Again, Bella shrugged. "Oh! Besides that, I gave Jacob your number to give to his friend Embry?"

"Bella!"

"What? I mean, that whole thing with Jasper was a bust, right? Asshat, remember?"

"Well, what about Jacob, huh? Edward, asshat remember? Are you gonna move on with him?"

"Jacob is just a friend."

"Suuuure a 'friend.'"

Bella shoved Aurora's right shoulder with her left hand. "Damn trying to break my other shoulder, Bells?"

The weekend was spent with the two girls watching movies and doing homework. Also, I texted Embry about different books, but Bella was unaware of that. Sunday morning, Bella went home to change and shower. That morning, after Bella left, Aurora took her sketchbook and supplies and headed downstairs.

"Mama, can I go outside to sketch?"

"Yeah, but not for long. I don't need you to get lost." Aurora rolled her eyes and said a quick 'bye.'

Aurora walked to the tree line, memories of Jasper and her meeting replaying in her head. She sighed and ventured in.

She went to the same place where she met him and started to sketch. She sketched a circle, then a U, then 2 smaller ovals inside. Her flicks of lead were light and airy. After 30 minutes of drawing, the face she drew bared a remarkable resemblance of a certain blonde that she didn't want to think about. She drew him a brooding expression and stained, sharp teeth dripping blood.

She huffed and flipped the page. She thought of Embry and started a new face. She drew probably a face that looked similar to Embry but didn't capture him. On the 2nd one is when she was able to capture his likeness and energy.

She drew another Jasper, not finishing it, though, once she realized it was him. She drew his eyes. A grin with sharp teeth that she'll deny is his.

She drew until the sun went down. She squeezed in a drawing of her mom and grandma, her mom with a tiara and her grandmother smoking. She drew 2 outlines of faces of what could have Bella and Charlie, but she shut it after that. A piece of paper stuck out from the very beginning. It was lined paper.

She opened it and saw a number and Jasper Hale's cursive writing there.

'Here's my number Princess, text me when you can.'

Aurora assumed this was before the whole car ordeal. It had the nickname princess, which Jasper had, and stopped calling, hell even acknowledging her. She wanted to crumple it and rip it, but there was that tiny inkling of hope that this was his way to reconcile.

She entered the number on her phone. She hovered around the keyboard when a message popped up.

'Hey Aurora, got the kite runner! U were right, it is great, better hurry and finish it before I beat u ;)'

Aurora smiled at the message as she messaged back.

'Puhlease I'm on the last chapter. How are u gonna beat me?'

She felt as if someone was watching her, she looked up and around but there was no one there. Feeling slightly uneasy, she started to head home.

Jasper watched as she left. He had seen her frustrated drawings of him, which made him chuckle, but it was replaced by worry when she started to draw someone else.

He glared at the drawing of a boy he did not know. He wanted to step out of his hiding spot, to go and apologize, but when she read the paper and texted someone else, he stopped himself. This is what he wanted, no? For her to not be mixed up with vampires. To not be around her and constantly want to drain her?

He rushed home, angry at himself, at Edward, at vampires, but mostly at himself for letting her into his life and heart and then leaving her.

Everyone was hit with an intense rage when Jasper entered home. Carlisle and Esme shared a look. Him and Edward had been brooding the past two weeks or so, and it made the house unbearable. He hoped soon that the boys would change their mind, he honestly couldn't stand it anymore.

Esme knocked on Jasper's door, "Jaz?"

He took a deep breath, "Yeah?"

"You okay, honey?"

He nodded, not wanting to speak about her. Esme sighed at the boy's lack of communication. "Just know that whoever she is, I'm sure if you talk to her and apologize for whatever you have done, she'll forgive you."

"How do you know it was I who did something? And if that's even what I'm upset about? And what .... what if she won't?"

"A mother knows Jasper. Now, decide on what you're gonna do because this moping and being angry is not good for you." She gave a smile and left. Now it's time to talk to the sulking Edward.

Monday came, and Jasper was still undecided. Aurora was giving him the same treatment, and he couldn't blame her. She looks cute in her long sleeve cut sweater and dresses over her. He especially liked how it hugged every curve.

'Focus.' He slapped himself internally. Aurora's phone slightly buzzed, and she smiled at it.

He scowled, 'Who the fuck was making her smile like that.'

She didn't answer it, though, seeing as they were still in class discussing the book The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Jasper skimmed the book but didn't read it fully. But he was going to buy tomorrow, he had all night. Once the class ended, Aurora checked the phone.

'Hey Aurora! Me, Jacob, and Paul stole a few drinks and are gonna drink it by a meadow place, wanna join? Bella should be going, Jacob texted her.'

'Sure, but only if Bella's going. Buddy system and all, plus my mom won't let me without her lol.'

'Sweet! See you after school.'

'Hey Bella you going after school ?'

'Yeah I want to see if Jacob found anything else.'

'Oh smart. Okok.'

She left, and Jasper watched her go. The day went by in a blur. Aurora and Bella texted their parents, saying they would walk and explore the woods a little bit with Jacob. Amora was on the fence, but Charlie convinced her that Jacob was a good kid and knew the forest well.

The 5 of them meet up and head by the meadow, opting to stay in the trees rather than the flowers.

They brought wine coolers and shots. Aurora was a little worried, she's never drank before. Bella declined the drink, but Aurora took a wine cooler. She was a little tipsy, as was Paul and Embry. Jacob had one, and Bella none.

Bella started her interrogation. And Paul was dozing off next to them. Embry and Aurora sat a little further away.

"The Kite Runner crushed me, Aurora."

"Oh, you finally made it to that part. I will not lie. It just gets sadder, I cried and cried." Her eyelids were a bit heavy.

"Nooo, you're lying." Aurora shook her head, and Embry slumped on her right shoulder.

"It's so sad, but I can't put it down."

"I know what you mean. It's for school, but I read ahead, and I couldn't stop myself." She giggled. The world was slightly swimming.

Embry wasn't as tipsy. His body heat was a little higher than usual the past day, and two he's drank before. He smiled at her.

"Any other recommendations?"

"For books ummmmmm no? Oh ! But for movies it's called... called um... oh Pans Labyrinth. So fucking good. Amazing."

"Oh well, when you put it like that, I have to see it now."

"Embry, we have to go!"

"Oh, I don't think we should leave Aurora like this by herself, or well for Bella to deal with."

"I've got her." A voice spoke from the clearing as Jasper emerged.

"Who are you?"

"Jaz!" Aurora said happily.

"You know him?" Embry asked hesitantly.

Bella spoke up this time, "Yeah that's her seat mate for like every class."

Jacob eyed him, "We have to take Paul home before he gets in trouble again. Plus he's burning up." He leaned towards Bella ,"Is he safe? Can you trust him with Aurora?"

Bella nodded. "Yeah, plus he's Edward's brother."

Jacob narrowed his eyes, trusting him a little less now.

"Go, go. Jaz and I will be fine here."

Bella wanted to go with Jacob, he was gonna search his library for her but she didn't want to leave Aurora alone.

"It's okay, I’ll stay-,"

"No go Bella, shoo."

"But Aurora-,"

"I said shoo!" She waved a dismissive hand.

"I'll take care of her Bella, I'll call you off her phone once she sobers up and is home."

Embry stayed quiet till now. "Sleepy?"

"Hm?" She gave a smile and her eyes crinkled. His heartbeat quickened and Jasper rolled his eyes at him.

"Call me if you need anything okay?"

She furrowed her eyebrows but nodded. "Okay Em's got it." She gave a thumbs up and Embry looked Jasper up and down.

Bella nodded and left with the three boys. She could trust Jasper with Aurora.

Aurora looked into Jasper's eyes,"Hmm. I've missed you, cowboy."

Jasper nodded, "I've missed you too, princess."

Aurora smiled and hugged him, "It feels so long since you called me that. It feels nice." Jasper could feel the blossoming happiness when he said her nickname.

He felt like shit. He doesn't know how much longer he could ignore her. "Come on, princess, let's get to mine since it's closer, I'll get you water, and then we'll head to yours."

She nodded, tiredly. "Okay Princess, get on my back."

Aurora shook her head no, "No, I'm too heavy."

"You're not darlin ', now come on."

She eyes him wearily, he was taller and looks strong, but still, Aurora was self conscious about her weight.

He slightly crouched, "Come on, little lady."

Aurora wanted to die of embarrassment. She lifted a leg and he gripped it, she lightly hopped up and he grabbed the other.

"Light as a feather, now hold on." She held on, but her eyelids were feeling heavy. He heard her heartbeat steady and ran towards his house up to his room.

He laid her down on his bed carefully because of her cast. He only had one because he liked to lay on the bed to read.

Everyone home heard the heartbeat. Esme walked up to his room, "Jaz?"

"This is the girl, she um... "

"Drank?"

He nodded, "But she isn't the type of girl to drink."

Esme nodded, "A lot of teenagers drink, and it looks like this was her first time."

"She only had a wine cooler."

Esme chuckled, "Oh my. Well I'll get you some water and I can run to the store to get some food."

Aurora woke up, and Esme was done shopping at 5.

She looked around and found Jasper reading their class assigned book. "Um."

He looked towards her, "Hey there, little miss. Feeling better?"

"My head hurts a little, but yeah, I'm okay. Where's my phone? And how did I get here?"

"The pack boys had to head home since one of them was sick. Bella went with them after I said I'd help."

"So she just left me with you?"

Jasper nodded, "Here, she wants you to call after you wake up."

Aurora nodded, and grabbed the phone. She called Bella who picked up instantly.

"Bella?"

"Aurora how are you feeling? Jasper said he'll help-"

"Bella what the fuck?"

The line went quiet, "You just left me with a semi random dude. I get it, you kind of know him and I like him but at the very least you should've come with us! If the roles were reversed and it was asshat Edward helping, there is NO WAY I'd just leave him with you drunk."

Bella was in shock. It had crossed the back of her mind, but she didn't think Jasper would ever do anything like that.

"But it's Jasper, h-."

"I don't care, it's fucked up Bella."

Bella wanted to cry. She didn't want Aurora to be in trouble, and Jasper seemed like the safest option.

"I'm so-,"

"Bye."

She hung up. Her eyes were watery. From one point, she understood, Jasper and her had a thing, and he was responsible and respectful, but still, to leave her alone when buzzed was just not something you do.

"I'm sorry. I just offered my help because Bella seemed stressed, and I didn't want you two to stumbling around the forest alone."

She nodded.

"I would nev-."

"I know. What bothers me is how Bella just left. Even the nicest guys have a wicked side, and that's not saying I think you're a murder or rapist or whatever. It's just the principle."

He nodded, understanding. "I understand, Princess."

She nodded, not realizing he was saying her nicknames. "Are you hungry? My mother is cooking you something."

"Oh god, did I make a fool of myself in front of your family? Fucking christ strike me now."

Jasper laughed, "No, I took you straight up, you passed out."

"That's it. Your mother probably thinks I'm some like hooligan that drinks all the time and does like drugs and is a bad influence."

She groaned and dropped her head in her hands. Jasper shook his head, "No, she knows you're a good kid, and sometimes even those kids want to try a taste of the bad side."

She shook her head, "That's it, I'm done for. I can't go and face her."

He laughed again. "If anything, I'm sure she thinks I'm the delinquent."

"Jasper Hale? The Forks High Bad Boy? Puhlease more like their western cowboy."

"First off, you're correct. Second off, I can be bad."

"Yeah, and the skies are red."

Jasper grinned. "I could've sworn it was, princess. Now come on, my mother is expecting you."

"You're positive that I'm not on her bad side?"

"Cowboy's honor." He said, raising his right hand.

She shook her head. Jasper clasped their hands together and led her down stairs.

Aurora's phone dinged, and it was her mother.

'Cariño where are you!

Bella went home to Charlie's and was crying. Are you okay, mi amor?'

'Sorry mama I forgot to tell you I'm at Jaspers to work on our AP history homework and honors chem.

And yea we got into a small fight...'

'AURORA!

Next time ask ! so im not worried out of my mind thinking your missing in the woods or something!'

"Can we pop outside really quick? For I can call my mom."

"Of course, this way." He led them around the leaving room, so a door outside. "Here, I'll be in the living room."

She called her mom, who picked up instantly, too. "AURORA EVANGELINE CORDOVA FLORES!"

Aurora winced, great her full name.

"Hi mama."

"¡No me mames! ¿Por qué no te preguntaste acerca de ir a casa de Jasper? ¡Y mucho menos enviarme un mensaje de texto!"

"Mamá, lo siento! Te prometo que no lo volveré a hacer. Bella se fue con Jacob y ellos después de que nos encontramos con Jasper. y luego fuimos a estudiar a él y luego Bella y yo nos peleamos por teléfono. Lo siento, debería haberte enviado un mensaje de texto."

Amora sighed, "¿Dónde estás ahora?"

"Jasper's."

"¿Ya casi has terminado de estudiar?"

"Almost. They invited me to stay over and eat, though. I called you to explain and ask."

"Okay, fine, you can stay and eat over there. And if whatever Bella did isn't too bad, try to fix it, okay?"

"Why, so you and Mr. Charlie can go out on dates? How many more before you officially tell us? 2 or 1?"

"AURORA!"

"It was a joke! Sorry, sorry, I was trying to lighten the mood."

"Yeah, wait til you get home."

"I was just playing," she whined.

"Yeah, yeah. Now go finish studying and go eat and come home, okay?"

"Okay, Mama."

"I love you cariño, see you soon."

"I love you too, Mama, see ya."

She hung up and walked over to the glass door. She opened it, she felt weird stepping inside with shoes. She opened it, and Jasper was there smiling at her. "So, are you staying princess?"

"Yeah, I can, but after I have to go straight home."

He nodded. Of course, he heard, but she wasn't going to tell her that. "Alright, let's go get you something to eat." He grabbed her hand again, and her stomach flipped.

He led her towards the kitchen, and there, Esme and Carlisle, were cooking chilaquiles? They were frying the tortillas and had cheese on the side, and eggs out and fresh salsa? Aurora was a little surprised.

Emse saw the couple and washed her hand from cutting the onions and tomatoes.

"Hello there! You must be Aurora, we've heard so much about you! It's lovely to meet you." Aurora glanced at Jasper, who conveniently was looking where.

"Hello! It is lovely to meet you as well. Jasper's mentioned you, but he didn't tell me you were so beautiful."

Esme chuckled, a bit of flattery never hurt.

"Hello, Dr. Cullen."

"Carlisle is just fine, Aurora. How is that shoulder holding up?"

"It's doing well, Mr. Carlisle. Sore and achy every now and then, but good."

He chuckled at Mr. Carlisle. "That is very good to hear. Don't forget to schedule that appointment." He wanted to ask her to remind Bella as well, but after that conversation, he thought it would be best not to.

"Here, take a seat. We made chilaquiles for you. Jasper mentioned you are of Mexican descent, we spent a couple of ye-months in Jalisco and picked up a couple of recipes."

"Oh, really, that's so cool! My family is from Jalisco." Aurora noticed the slight slip up but didn't acknowledge it.

"What a coincidence." Carlisle clapped his hands, finishing off the plating.

It looked pretty good. There was only one plate, though. "Oh, are you guys not going to eat?"

"Oh no dear we ate before you came over and are pretty full still." Aurora nodded, and started to eat.

"This is really delicious. Thank you again."

Esme smiled, "No problem, dear. So tell me about yourself, Jasper has never brought anyone home." None of them did.

"Oh, um, I'm 16. I have Jasper in every class besides the last one that I have with Alice. I read a lot, draw a lot, listen to a lot of music. Oh, um, I live with my mom and grandma. We just moved her from LA."

Esme nodded. "Wow, you just turned 16, and you're a junior?" She nodded. Esme had a glint in her eyes.

"You're a very bright girl. I'm glad you and Jasper are together." Aurora's eyes darted to Jasper's.

"Oh, we're not together."

"Oh? And why not?"

She glanced up at Jasper, "I have no clue, Mrs. Esme, ask Jasper."

Esme and Carlisle laughed, and Jasper rolled his eyes. Aurora thanked them again for the food and gave them both a hug. "I hope you come back, dear."

Aurora nodded, not knowing what to say. Jasper took a car this time, a BMW. Fucking christ, Carlisle had to be a nepotism trust fund baby because fuck this house, cars, and motorcycles.

They drove in silence until Aurora spoke. "So, are you gonna go back to ignoring tomorrow?"

Jasper sighed, "Aurora, I want us to be close. I do. There's just some things I have to sort out."

Aurora nodded. He was lying. A small ,"Okay," was all she said.

They pulled up to Aurora's, Jasper was going to go open the door for her and walk her, but she got out before he did.

"Thank you for the ride and everything today." She shut the door and walked to her house, not sparing a glance back at him.

Jasper groaned. He was going to hunt for sure tonight. He waited until she was taking off her shoes before driving off.

Amora jumped up and all but ran to the door. She ushered her daughter inside. They sat down at the dining room table, Jacinda was outside smoking, she didn't want to hear Aurora's lecture.

"Aurora. I am going to ask you this once, okay? And you have to answer this honestly."

Aurora winced, "Did you drink?" Aurora looked at her hesitantly and nodded. Amora gave a sharp inhale.

"Is that why you and Bella fought?"

"Kind of."

"What's kind of Aurora?"

Aurora hesitantly spoke, "She left me with Jasper, I was tipsy, I shushed her off, and then she left with Jacob and his friends because he got sick, I think."

"And you fought about her leaving you with Jasper? When you were tipsy?"

"Okay," Amora breathed out, "I am disappointed that you drank Aurora. You're only 16. And I am a little disappointed at Bella for leaving you alone with Jasper when you were drunk. Why did you drink?"

"I don't know, honestly, Mama. They offered me a wine cooler, and I accepted. And I felt a little woozy, and then yeah."

"Was Jasper there the whole time?"

"No, we were walking around the woods by his house and heard us."

Amora didn't even want to ask the question, "Did he do anything?"

Aurora shook her head, "No, he didn't. He let me sleep in his bed while he went off and helped his mom."

Amora sighed in relief, "You were incredibly lucky Aurora, had it been someone else, this talk would be a lot different."

Aurora nodded. "Charlie caught wind from the parents on the reservation. He's already talked to Bella right now. I understand if you don't want to talk to her or, well, stay friends with her. But she does want to speak with you."

"I'll speak to her."

"Okay I'll tell Charlie and they'll come over. Go upstairs." Aurora nodded and went to her room.

About 10 minutes later, Bella knocked on the wood, "Hey."

"Hi."

"I'm sorry."

"Why are you apologizing?"

"I shouldn't have blown up on you li-."

"No Aurora you were right! I shouldn't have left you alone regardless of who it was. I am so sorry Aurora. It was a shitty thing to do and I am a bad friend." Bella had tears streaming down her face.

Aurora did as well. She hugged Bella with her right arm. "We make mistakes, I was lucky it was Jasper and that Jasper is a gentleman and whatnot."

Bella nodded,"But still, even if he's the most upstanding guy, I should've stayed just in case."

The girls hugged while Charlie and Amora could hear them faintly. "I'm sorry again, Amora. I don't-."

Amora shook her head, "Well, it isn't okay, Bella is still a teenager, and sometimes teenagers make the wrong choice. But Aurora isn't hurt, and neither is Bella."

Hello yall! Another update :)

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Rebirth - Ch. 6 :

Avoidance

Word Count: 1.7k

Summary: Unfortunate events and avoiding are in pursuit.

The weekend passed, and the girls stayed inside, Bella stayed mostly at Aurora's just watching scary movies, doing homework-Aurora writing down her answers since it was her right hand that took the injury- and Bella learning how to cook. Charlie stayed there for a few hours of the day when he wasn't at work or headed to sleep. Amora and him scheduled their next date for Wednesday. They were both liking each other's presence at home.

Sunday night, Bella and Aurora were in her bed after Bella got back from her and Charlie’s Sunday night dinner at her dad’s favorite diner.The girls were lying down, looking at Aurora's light up stars. Bella, facing Aurora, spoke hesitantly, "Why hasn't Jasper showed up?"

Aurora froze, that question had plagued her mind since she was in the hospital.

"I have no idea."

"Do you really like him?"

"I think so."

"Love him?"

Aurora giggled, "I don't know about love. It's only been a week, Bella."

Bella chuckled, "Okay. Okay. Do you think you can love him?"

She smiled softly, "I think so. I've never been in love before, but I'm sure it first feels like this." Bella nodded, the duo nodding off to sleep. Neither of the girls noticed the two pairs of yellow eyes in the tree line

The girls got up in the morning and slowly started to get dressed. They headed down stairs where Amora and Charlie, for some “unknown” reason, he stayed the night this night, were waiting, breakfast ready.

"Good morning girls, who would you rather have to take to work?"

The teenagers shared a glance,"Which one do you think is the least embarrassing?"

"Oh I don't know, I think they tie." Aurora nodded to Bella's statement.

Amora took a mock offense, "Why I never."

Bella shrugged, "Honestly either or is fine."

"Yeah it doesn't matter."

"Okay, I'll take you guys. You just have to leave a bit earlier, and Charlie will take you home since I have to get out later. A faculty meeting." Everyone nodded. Amora finished the coffee, made a new one, and put a cigarette next to it.

Everyone headed out the front door saying bye to Jacinda, who just woke up from her nap. The girls headed to the jeep and got in, "Oh todays the field trip, right? You're going?"

Aurora nodded, a little excited, "Yeah, honors chem is tagging along, I think the teacher just wants a break and will somehow incorporate it into tomorrow's lesson."

They arrived at school just in time, the bell rang, and the girls headed to the front where the teachers said to meet. Amora gave Aurora a kiss on the head and a smile and waved to Bella and headed off inside. The front started to get packed. Bella was whisked away by Tyler, Aurora followed a bit after noticing the older girl was missing.

"Yes, actually Aurora's coming with me to Phoenix during that time."

Aurora glanced at her and nodded. "Oh yeah, nonrefundable tickets. Sorry."

Tyler nodded and left. The girl shared a look and held back laughter. After almost accidentally killing them, he was asking Bella out to prom? The teacher called for them to hurry and get on the bus. Aurora sat with Jasper and Bella with Edward.

Their eyes met, and she gave a small smile. He returned with a curt nod. The two sat in silence, with Jasper not wanting to talk and Aurora not knowing what to say.

They slowly walked through the green house, Jasper glancing at Aurora's shoulder every so often. "So how was your weekend?" Aurora tried to break the silence.

"It was fine."

Aurora furrowed her eyebrows, "That's good."

He gave another curt nod, and they continued their walk. Aurora saw Edward storm off and Bella behind him. She hurried her pace and heard the two last lines.

"No, our bus is full!" Edward said harshly. Edward was about to bump into Bella's broken wrist when Aurora pulled her towards her.

"Watch it asshat!"

Edward's head snapped, and Alice and Jasper's eyes widened. "In case you didn't see when you saved us with your inhuman speed, Bella's wrist is broken, and I'm sure a shove from you won't make it better. I'm sure you also have some weirdly inhuman strength too." Aurora grumbled the last sentence to herself. She tugged Bella along to the other bus and flipped Edward off as they left.

"Dick face." Jasper huffed out a laugh.

The two rushed into the bus, towards the back. "Did you have to call him an asshat?"

"If he didn't want to be called that, he shouldn't be acting like that."

Bella shrugged. She had a point. The field trip took up the school day. The girls got off the bus and listened to their respective teachers. Aurora and Jasper stood next to each other, not talking. Once he dismissed them, Aurora walked to Bella without sparing a glance to Jasper. Fine, if he wanted to be hot one day and cold then the next, Aurora won't even acknowledge him.

Now, don't get Jasper wrong. He wanted to go and talk to Aurora and visit her in the hospital and at her house, but the problem was Edward. He was too wishy washy with his feelings. Jasper knew Aurora was it for him, and well, he assumed it could be the same for Edward. He had more of a problem sorting and figuring out what to do. Plus, in all honesty, he had to control his blood lust. Yes, the scent of her blood was intoxicating, but he had to cease his growing appetite.

Jasper walked towards Edward. 'Asshat.' Edward looked over to him.

"What the fuck did you just think."

"You read my thoughts." 'Asshat.'

Alice laughed, she knew what Jasper said, 'Asshat.' Edward snapped his head over to her and groaned. Of course, Jasper would pick a feisty one.

"Can you guys stop?"

'Asshat.' 'Asshat.' He groaned again.

Bella and Aurora waited at the steps waiting for Charlie to get them.

"So you like him huh?"

"Who?" Aurora gave her a look.

"Mister asshat over there."

Bella chuckled and shrugged, "Yeah, maybe if he stops being an asshat."

Aurora laughed,"There you go! Finally admitting it huh?"

"What about you? What's going on with blondy?"

"Um, I have no idea. Oh, can you believe he still has my sketchbook and hasn't returned it yet. Could've this weekend or even today or all the other days of him teasing me, but no."

"Double asshat?"

"Double asshat," Aurora nodded solemnly. They sighed and saw the Cullens drive off. Charlie pulled in about 10 minutes later.

He got out of the car and opened it up for the girls. "Alright, come on in, I'll drop you guys off home and go back to work."

He pulled up in front of Aurora’s house and opened the doors for them, Jacinda was waiting with some chicken soup and rice. The girls ate, as Jacinda practically forced them, and went to Aurora’s room.

The girls laid on the floor and listened to Aurora's playlist. After listening to music, doing some homework, and eating dinner all together, Charlie and Bella finally head to their house to change, freshen up, and sleep. They all agreed to stay with Amora, taking them to school and Charlie picking them up until Bella's hand healed.

Aurora and Bella got to school the next morning, tired. The duo waved goodbye and headed to their classes. Aurora sat next to Jasper, neither of them acknowledging the other's presence. Each period, and day after day till the next Thursday came. After lunch in their class together, Aurora finally spoke.

"You still have my sketchbook, I'd like it back by tomorrow."

Jasper looked over at her, her hair and slightly got longer by a centimeter, her eyes still pools of honey brown, and her adorable cheeks still had the same freckles and blush.

"Okay." Aurora nodded, as did Jasper.

Lunch came, and Bella pulled Aurora to the side. "He spoke to me, like full-on conversation, and dodged my questions." Aurora was a little envious, seeing as Jasper still didn't talk to her.

"What did you ask?"

"How did he and Jasper manage to make that run?" Aurora nodded along it was fucking strange and strange that no one batted an eyelash.

Aurora and Bella headed to Jessica and Angela. "So we're going to La Push you guys in?"

"Um."

"Am I supposed to know what that means?"

"It's the beach on the reservation."

Aurora nodded as did Bella. An idea popped up, and she went towards Edward in the lunch line. Aurora rolled her eyes at the apple trick, cliché. She looked towards her right, and Jasper was looking at her. She blushed and turned away. He had no right to look at her or make her blush, 'Jerk.'

The bell rang, and Aurora headed to Ap Art. Alice smiled at her at least, and she smiled back. Aurora sat at the end of the big table and Alice on the corner right.

It was uneventful. Alice didn't speak to her either, which made her even sadder. Once the bell rang, she shot out of class. As she turned the hallway corner, she bumped into longer blonde hair. It was Rosalie. Great.

"Oh shit sorry."

"It's fine. Accidents happen." Aurora wanted to cry; it was too much for her.

She blinked back the tears and nodded. "Well, excuse me."

Rosalie grabbed her right hand. "Wait."

Aurora looked at her, eyes still a little teary and a little red now. "I'm sorry."

Aurora tilted her head, "For what?"

"For my brother, and well, other brother. I thought you guys were a good match, and I kinda liked you."

Aurora wanted to cry even more. "Yeah, well, your brothers didn't think so. Thank you, though." Aurora pulled her hand away and went towards the building's exit. Jasper stood with Alice, who watched the whole thing. Rosalie glared at them and walked away to find Emmett.

Aurora got home and closed the door. She played her music and laid next to Bella. The tears started to fall, and Bella noticed. Silently, Bella grabbed Aurora's right hand and gave a gentle squeeze. Aurora gave a squeeze back

Hello!! I passed my exam yall so a celebratory chapter to post lol, hope yall enjoy <3

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Rebirth - Ch.5 :

Hospitality

Summary: Jasper comes over to study.

Word count: 2.7k

They arrived at her house, "That was pretty fun, cowboy."

"Glad you enjoyed little miss."

Aurora shook her head, "Come on, also this is a no shoe household, so when we get to the door, take them off on the rug."

Jasper nodded, and the couple walked up to the door. Once they entered and took off their shoes, Aurora called for her grandma, "¡Abuela, estoy en casa! Traje a un compañero de clase de español."

No answer. 'Odd.'

"Stay right here." Aurora walked down the hallway to her grandmothers room and found her sleeping. 'She probably stayed up all night again.'

She rushed back to Jasper, "My grandmother is asleep. So if you don't want to stay for dinner you might be able to leave." Jasper chuckeld.

She grabbed his hand, "Come on." She led his up the stairs and down the hall. He entered her room, and there were sketches everywhere. Her room felt like her.

"Nice room, princess."

"Thanks." She grabbed her designated throw pillows and put them on the floor. "Come Jaz, let's get this party started," she expressed unenthusiastically.

Jasper stared at her face. She had freckles spread across her nose. Her brown eyes were the color of the tree's when the sunlight hit them. Her hair was short. Her cheeks chubby, with a tinge of blush. She was everything he was locking for.

Her eyes darted to his, and his concentration of admiring her was broken. He got his bag and started to get out the assignment.

The two carried on til 6 pm. Aurora noticed the time. They were almost done. He could come back tomorrow, seeing as the two of them had until next Wednesday to complete it.

She put the binder to the side, "So cowboy, you staying over for dinner?"

"Well, little lady, as enticing as that sounds, Edward should be back today along with our father, so I'm gonna help my mother."

Aurora nodded understandingly, "Okay, let's get you out of here before my grandma notices you and makes you stay."

They pair got up and quietly walked down the hall. Aurora peered over the stairs and saw smoke.

"Okay, well, get cowboy, get."

Jasper quietly chuckled, "Calm down princess, I'm going, I'm going." He got his shoes and put them on.

As he opened the door as quietly as possible, Jasper stepped out. Aurora waited at the door. Jasper turned around to face her.

"Alright, princess, I will see you tomorrow." Aurora grabbed his hand as he turned. He was freezing.

"Wait."

Jasper froze.l, "Yeah, little miss?"

She looked up to him, and he noticed the light brown spots in her eyes and her long eyelashes. "Thank you again for today." He nodded, lost in her eyes. She went on her tippy toes and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

He sucked in a breath. He stepped forward. Aurora closed her eyes, and Jasper gently touched her face and leaned forward. His lips lightly brushed against her. Aurora leaned a bit more in. Jasper could feel her warmth. He put one hand on her hip. Aurora gently grabbed Jasper's face.

They slowly pulled apart. Aurora's pupils were blown and Jasper's were pitch black.

'CONTROL. CONTROL. CONTROL.'

She was beautiful. She blushed, and shyly looked away.

"You should get goin Jaz, wouldn't want to make your mom wait."

"Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow, darlin." He kissed the top of her head and turned away.

"See you tomorrow, Jaz." As Jasper left and drove away, Aurora heard a throat clear.

She froze. 'Of fucking course.'

"So how much did you see?" Aurora turned to face her grandma.

"Enough."

"Well?"

Silence hung in the air. "Are you going to tell Mama?"

Abuela sighed, "No, I am not. But you should soon. And have that boy meet us properly before going around kissing you again."

Aurora fiddled with her hands, "Does that mean he's already in on your bad side?"

"He seems like a sweet boy. I just wished he asked to date first."

"Um, we're not dating."

"He calles you princess."

"Yeah, because of Aurora."

"He called you darling."

"He's southern."

"He kissed you."

...

"You got me there. But we aren't dating."

"Yet?"

Aurora nodded shyly, "Hopefully, yet."

"Well, he needs to hurry up and grow some balls to ask you out and then ask us for permission." Aurora laughed and went to hug her grandma.

"Thanks, Abuela."

"Now come on and help prep, I'm sure your little skinny friend needs some good food in her."

The doorbell rang, and Aurora glanced at Jacinda, "Speak of the devil."

She went and opened the door and saw Bella. The girl hurried and took off her shoes and rushed inside. "You guys kissed!"

"Bells! Calm down. How did you even know?"

"Well, I happened to glance outside, and the curtains were open, and I saw him kiss you!"

"You were spying on me?"

"No?"

"Very convincing Bells. But yeah, we kissed." They grinned at each other.

"Yes, yes, yes, Aurora found her prince charming. Now hurry up and help me prep and cook."

Bella laughed, and Aurora rolled her eyes, but the girls went into the kitchen to help.

Amora wasn't back til 11. She opened the door slowly and quietly. As she closed the door with a soft 'click,' the hallway light turned on.

Jacinda was sitting there doing her sudoko and drinking her coffee. "I'm surprised you didn't stay out til 12."

Amora rolled her eyes. "Mama, I'm not a teenager anymore."

"And yet here we are."

She rolled her eyes again. "How was the date, mija?"

"It went pretty good."

"Hmmm."

"How was Aurora and her study partner?"

Jacinda looked up at her, "You gotta ask her that, mija."

Amora narrowed her eyes. "Fine, but you try to go to sleep before you're still up when the sun rises."

Jacinda waved a dismissive hand towards her daughter, and Amora went upstairs to go sleep.

Friday morning rolled around, and Aurora woke up with a smile on her face. She replayed that moment in her head and squealed. She went downstairs, where her mother was making a coffee.

"Hi mama."

"Hi cariño. How was yesterday?"

Aurora nervously looked at her, "Well. Actually. Um."

"You kissed?"

Silence was in the air again.

"It was more like a peck?"

"Hmm." Aurora stirred her coffee, "Do you like him?"

"Yes."

"Can you handle a relationship and on your classes, well maintaining your gpa?"

"Yes."

Amora exhaled, "Is he nice to you?"

"Very much so."

"Okay, when he asks you out, you have permission. Abuela and I still have to meet him, though."

"Really?" Aurora was excited.

"Yes, really. Now come give me a hug."

Aurosa was in her arms in a blur. "Oh, my little girl is all grown up."

"I'm barely 16 mama."

She faked sobbed, "All grown up." Aurora rolled her eyes, classic mama.

Her and Bella pulled into school as the bell rang, and they rushed out the car into their classes, waving bye to each other. Aurora sat next to Jasper. She blushed, and he smiled at her.

"Hey there, princess." Aurora's stomach did flips. She felt giddy.

"Hi." As class started and the teacher droned on, Jasper slowly inched his hand towars Aurora. Halfway through the class, Jasper firmly clasped their hand together.

Aurora heart started to beat faster, and she closed her hand around his. Each class they held hands. When lunch time came, he gave her a kiss on the head. She went towards Bella at the end of the parking lot while Jasper went towards the school entrance where his siblings were.

Bella looked up from the book and saw Aurora standing in front of her.

"Guess what?"

"Chicken butt?"

"Very funny."

"I know I'm a comedian."

Bella rolled her eyes. Her eyes met Edwards. She moved Aurora to the side of her and scooted them a little backward, " Haha. No. You know how when I first met Edward and he was like a total dick and like hated me."

"Yesh vaguely."

Bella lightly tapped Aurora with the book, "Aurora! I'm SERIOUS."

Aurora threw her hands in mock surrender," Okay, okay, jeez, yes, he was an asshat. What about it?"

"All of a sudden, after being gone for a week, M.I.A. He nice to me! Like genuine and converses with me!"

"Really?"

"Yes!"

"So, like some Jekyll and Hyde type thing?"

"That's what it feels like! I feel like Im going-." A skreet was heard from the the ending of the parking lot. Tyler swerved out of the way from the back car, and the black ice made Tyler lose control of the van. Aurora turned to look and pulled Bella closer to the van. They braced to be crushed. Aurora's left arm felt pressure, and snap was heard, Bella hand wrist shattered, and Aurora's shoulder was dislocated.

Aurora's yelped in pain, as did Bella. Aurora started to cry from the pain. "Fuck. Fuck. Fuck." Bella was silently crying and clutching her hand.

She turned slightly and looked up, Jasper was there and was a big dent. She turned to Bellas' direction and saw Edward through tears.

"Okay darling, I'm going to pop it in place, okay?"

Aurora's eyes widened in fear. She shook her head no. Jasper took off his jacker and balled up the sleeve. "Bite this."

"No, no ,no, Jasper, please no."

He held the sleeve in front of her. She stared at him with bloodshot eyes and tears falling. She took it with her other hand and bitten down on the sleeve. "Okay, ready?"

She shook her head, "1, 2-" a pop was heard as was her muffled scream.

She breathed heavily. A fresh set of tears falling now. The ambulance appeared. She passed out. Bella calling her name went deaf to her ears.

Aurora woke up in a bed. The bright lights didn't not help her unfocused sight. Her mother was hovering over her, Dr. Cullen put the smelling salt away.

"Aurora, cariño."

Aurora hmmed and closed her eyes. She shifted, and pain exploded. "Fucking christ!"

Amora got closer, "Mi amor don't move too much okay."

Aurora nodded and stayed back down.

"Hello, Ms. Flores. I am Dr-."

Aurora's eyes open, "How's Bella? And Jasper ? And Edward?"

"I'm right here, Aurora. Dr. Cullen just finished patching me up." She turned her head and saw Bella in the bed next to her, a cast on her wrist. She sighed in relief. "Okay, okay, good."

She looked at the young doctor, " I'm sorry, I know I passed out, but I didn't know what happened to Bella. Being crushed and then having my shoulder pop back in kinda made the memories fuzzy."

"No apologies needed, Ms. Flores. As I was saying, though, your shoulder is in a cast. I was told my son Jasper popped it into place, very well, so there's no issues. Just rest, take your medication, and when the time is right, do exercises to strengthen it."

Aurora nodded, "Okay. Thank you, and Aurora is fine."

"We want to monitor you for a few hours, and then you're fine to leave later today."

"So she's good to go? No surgery or extra care."

"No, like I said, Jasper popped it back into place quite fine. The brace is just to help make sure it stays there and give extra support. She'll be given pain management medication, but other than that, she's okay. No head trauma, no other breaks. Just her shoulder."

"Thank you, Doctor Cullen. And please thank your son Jasper for us."

Carlisle nodded. "How is he?" Carlisle turned his attention back to the young girl.

"He's fine. There's no need to worry." Aurora nodded and doze off.

Bella got up to go to the cafeteria, and Charlie and Amora were whispering to each other, probably about them. She heard a familiar voice in the hall.

"Seriously, both of you!"

"What you rather they had been crushed!" Jasper huffed.

"Of course not! But Bella already questioned everything, and so will Aurora, she is not stupid!" Rosalie growled.

"Okay, let's calm down and take this back to my office." Edward went the opposite way and sought out Bella.

"Eavesdropping now?"

"What was that? I saw you on the other side of the parking lot and suddenly you're behind me?"

"Yeah, um...I had an adrenaline rush. It's very common. You can Google it." Bella huffed and rolled her eyes.

Aurora woke up an hour later. The pain in her shoulder was still there. Amora, Charlie, and Bella got up when she groaned.

She saw the three of them and gave a weak smile. "Great news, everyone. we weren't crushed to death."

Amora eyes watered, "Aurora Evangeline Cordova Flores! This is serious. You and Bella could have died!"

Aurora gave a sad smile,"But we didn't, we're still here. Still breathing and hearts pumping. So please, I am in pain and am trying to make light of this."

Amora wiped her eyes,"Fine, you can crack some jokes." She stressed the word 'some.' She couldn't deal with the almost dying jokes, not again.

Aurora smiled and then grimaced. The pain was pulsating. "When can we go?"

"Soon cariño. Just relax." The adults left to find the doctor.

Bella stood closer to Aurora. "Hey there."

"Hey, there, one of my saviors." Bella chuckled. "I'm serious if you wouldn't have pulled me in closer and to the side..." she trailed off.

The older girl nodded, not wanting to think about the other possibility. "So, was I hallucinating, or were Jasper and Edward there? Like they physically stopped the car and left dents?"

Bella's eyes widened," Yes!" She excitedly whispered. "No one believes me, say that they came afterward to help you, but I knew I saw them! Plus, I overheard them talking about us questioning them, and then Edward said no one would believe us!" This was too much for Aurora to handle.

"So they saved us and regretted it or what?"

"I don't know, but there is something off."

"Oh yeah, for sure. We're gonna find out Bells." Bella nodded.

Aurora went home around 8 pm. They grabbed pizza on the way home, and Bella and Charlie came over after both girls pleaded for Bella to spend the night since it was the weekend. The two almost died, so it was hard to say no.

Jacinda jumped and rushed to the door, hearing the car in the driveway. She saw her her granddaughter in a shoulder cast and her little friend with a wrist.

"Oh, pobrecitas. Ven, vamos a meterte dentro."

She waved them to the couch. Amora helped Aurora take off her shoes and helped her to the couch, Charlie did the for Bella. Jacinda brought the girl some albondiga soup. "Here, Charlie and Amora help feed these kids. I added beef bone broth and chicken bone broth to it. You have to start early with healing."

The girls filled up on the soup, feeling the warmth spread through their body. "Thank you, Ms. Flores, this was really good."

"You're welcome cariño. Now you and Aurora rest and watch some tv." She got the plates and put them in the sink. She went to her room and grabbed 2 extra blankets. She hurried back to the other room,"Here stay warm." The two teenage girls thanked Jacinda.

The older three headed to the dining room. "What happened, Amora?" Jacinda whispered.

"From what Bella told us, they were by her car talking, and this kid Tyler, who will by the way get his licenses suspended, swerved away from a car backing out and almost killed them." Amora nodded to Charlie's retelling.

"The doctor said that Jasper, his son, popped Aurora shoulder back in place, so it should heal no problem. And that Bella's wrist was broken, but that too will heal fine. He prescribed pain killers though for the girls and check-ups."

Jacinda nodded. "Okay. Did he say when they should be healed?"

"About 6-12 weeks or so." Jacinda nodded.

The weekend passed, and the girls stayed inside, Bella stayed mostly at Aurora's just watching scary movies, doing homework-Aurora writing down Bella's answers since it was her right hand that took the injury- and Bella learning how to cook. Charlie stayed there for a few hours of the day when he wasn't at work or headed to sleep. Amora and him scheduled their next date for Wednesday. They were both liking each other presences at home

Alright guys here is ch. 5!!! I've got this almost done but I have exams so wish me luck as I slowly post :)

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Rebirth - Ch.4 :

Greek Gods/Goddess

Word Count : 2.5

Summary: A little dispute might be over, possibly.

No beta read.

Two days had passed with Aurora riding with Bella, Aurora semi ignoring Jasper's presences, and apparently Edward Cullen M.I.A. which was deiving Bella crazy. 

As the two pulled up to school on Thrusday, Bella was begging Aurora to ask Jasper about Edward. "Please, please, Aurora. Just this tiny favor for a friend?" She put her hands together, begging. Aurora rolled her eyes, dramatic.

"I'm still barely talking to him, Bella. It would be weird to suddenly bring up his brother." 

"What about Alice? She's your friend right and his sister?"

"I guess. Ugh, okay, I'll try to slip into a conversation with either during classes." 

"Thank you, I could kiss you."

Aurora side-eyed her, "Yeah, maybe don't say that since our parents probably going out with each other tonight."

The two got out of the car, "You really think so?" 

"My mom working late the same day your dad is? Plus, we saw them out in the driveway. There was definitely chemistry and talking."

Bella nodded, "Hopefully it goes well. I like being over at yours and if it bombed ... it would be awkward, but if it goes well..." she wiggled her eyebrows. Aurora shook her head. 

Just as she was about to speak, Alice appeared. "Hi guys!" 

Aurora smiled, as did Bella. "Hey Alice." She gave them a hug and squealed. 

"Prom is only a few months away. You two are going right?" 

They shared a look. "Um, sure." "I don't know."

Alice waved them off, "Of course you are. So I was thinking -"

She was cut off at the bell. She rolled her eyes. "Well, anyway, I'll talk to you guys at lunch. You should sit with us!" She left before getting a response.

"I have to talk to a teacher during lunch, so you're on your own, Aurora." 

Aurora rolled her eyes, "Sure you do. How convenient."

"Yes, it is. Oh, don't forget to ask." Aurora rolled her eyes once again but nodded and waved, and they parted ways. Aurora took a seat in AP spanish, and Jasper was already sitting. The teacher droned on and on, asking random questions throughout the class and having the students write their answers in on paper to turn in after class.

"So are you done with the silent treatment, miss princess?" asked a whispering Jasper. 

Aurora ignored him and failed miserably. She couldn't help but steal glances at him, his perfect hair, perfect smile, and just his perfect-ness. If she didn't like him, it would annoy her, more than it already does.

"Come on, you said all was forgiven. I even went on my knees -"

"Okay. Please shut up about that." She whispered furiously. "It sounds wrong when you say it like that." She muttered to herself, except Jasper still heard her.

Jasper gave a wicked grin, "So that's what I need to say to get your attention, that I was on my knees for you?" 

Aurora was flushed. 'Please, for the love of christ, Lord, please make him stop.' She begged in her head, but alas, her pray was ignored.

"Okay, please stop saying that. Yes, you are forgiven." 

The bell rang, and the teacher sighed. The pair got up as the teacher said the homework that they needed their partners help on, getting to know your seat mate. Apparently, the teacher likes to swap seats half way throught the semester to do "fun" activities for this. 

She sighed, and he grinned. "Come on, let's go to history together." They sat in every class together since the other students were either too scared or to in awe of with him to take that empty seat each class. 

The pair walked down the hall. "So what's it gonna take for you to talk to me, darlin?"

Aurora shrugged, "You've apologized and are forgiven. What else is there to talk about?"

"Oh, that hurt, Miss Princess. I want to get to know you. Plus, I still have your sketchbook." Aurora had completely forgotten about that. With Bella coming over and still settling into the house and doing the assignments, she hadn't had time to sketch. 

"And you're barely saying that now? The last 3 days there wasn't any moment at any given time of aaalll the classes we have together for you to say that and return it."

"I wanted to, but you've been ignoring me."

Aurora narrowed her eyes. "Okay, well, you can give it to me now," she said as they sat down for history. 

"Can no do princess, I forgot it at home." He shook his head solemnly. 

She wanted to punch his perfect face. "Okay, how about this? You'll come over today to get that assignment over and done with, and you bring the book when you come over."

They made eye contact, and he smiled. "Sounds perfect darlin'." Aurora huffed out air, 'No getting lost in his eyes.'

"How about I just take you home then?"

"Fine, I'll tell Bella." Jasper nodded. 

"So..."

"Yes, darlin," she got goose bumps.

"Where's your brother, Edgard, or um Edwardo or whatever it is?" Aurora waved a dismissive hand at the struggle to remember his name.

Jasper gave a deep chuckle, "It's Edward, and why? Who wants to know?" There was a flicker of jealousy that passed through Jasper. 

"I do. I noticed he's not with your siblings when you guys eat lunch. I'm just curious." Jasper heard her heart quicken and the slightest bit of fear, dishonesty. 

He shrugged, "Took a hiking week off with our father. Edward sure does love these outdoors." Aurora felt like he was lying but nodded. She turned her attention to the board. 

Jasper slipped her a note, 'So what's your favorite color, darling?'

Aurora glanced at him and scribbled, 'Tie between shades of green and blue. What about you, cowboy?'

Jasper raised an eyebrow,'Cowboy.' 'It would have to be green too, princess. ' Jasper sure loved those nicknames for her.  

'What about a favorite movie?'

'Depends on the genre.'

'Romance: 50 forst dates 

Animation: Howls Moving Castle

Top: Pans Labyrinth

What about you ? Is it cowboy films ?'

'Very funny. One of the top would have to be Hell Boy and The Devil's Backbone.'

'I don't think I've seen the second one, but I have seen Hellboy, and it's up there too.'

The two continued to pass notes every class. Jasper asked questions, and Aurora answered them. After calculus, Alice appeared in front of both of them. "Alright, come on, Aurora, I can't wait for you to sit with us?" Aurora met Jaspers questioning gaze, and she shrugged. 

Alice dragged her to the cafeteria. She passed Bella on the way there, she gave a pleading look, and Bella just shrugged. Betrayal. She stood in front of the other two siblings she hadn't met. Alice sat her down with force, 'Jesus christ, for a little thing, she sure does have strength.' 

"Aurora, this is Rosalie Hale, Jasper's twin, and this is Emmett Cullen, her boyfriend." 

'Oh, so they adopted siblings, and they're dating, not weird at all.' 

"Hi." Emmett gave a grin, and Rosalie rolled her eyes.

"So like Sleeping Beauty, right?" 

Aurora shook her head,"Uh, no, a family name." 

"Cool. Cool. So why did little Alice here bring you?" 

"I honestly have no fucking clue."

Alice chimed in, "Cause we're friends silly, and you're friends with Jaz." 

Aurora looked at him, "Jaz?" 

Jasper nodded, "Family nickname." 

She decided not to say anything about Jasper's and her so-called friendship. "Wow, you're actually friends with both of them, not just Alice?" Emmett was ecstatic. He knew Jasper's view on relationships with humans. 

"Um, sure."

Rosalie was a little intrigued now. How was her brother able to keep his thrust under control with her. She was plump and full of delicious blood. "So how did you two meet?" Jasper and Aurora shared a look. 

"We met while I was sketching." 

"Oohh, an artist." 

"Where were you sketching?" Rosalie knew. It was obvious.

"The woods behind my house. At first, I thought he was a serial killer." The table tensed at her except Rosalie, she laughed. 

"I would've thought that too."

 Aurora smiled. Rosalie leaned closer on the table, "So Aurora, who are you?"

Aurora shrugged, "A 16 year old girl who moved from LA to Forks who likes to draw, read, play games, and I like to collect cards." 

'16!?' Was the collective thought from the vampires.

Emmett grinned again,'This ought to be good.'

"Wow, 16? And a junior?" 

"Yeah, I'm taking AP classes to get those extra credits. I'm technically a sophomore, but I talked with the counselor, and if I pass the classes, I'll be a senior next year. I'm like in between Sophmore and Junior right now." 

Jasper groaned. Of course his luck to like a 16 year old girl. Sure he barely turned 18 to the school but he was 19, for fuck sake. Not even to mention the 100+ year old vampire thing.

Rosalie was she going to torment him with this at home. "I didn't know you were 16." Jasper said. 

"Yeah, just turn 16 beginning of this month." 

'I'm going to hell.' Jasper could feel the giddy glee from Rosalie and Emmett. 

One of Tyler's friends came sauntering over, "Hey there, dumplin, what are you doing here with these freaks?"  He touched her cheek. Aurora recoiled in disgust.

Rosalie rose and spoke, "Say that again, and I will pop you eyeballs out." 

The dude laughed, and in a second, Jasper had the boy's head in the table and an arm up and one behind his back.

"Better yet, let's break his hand for touching her." He spat. 

Aurora jumped up, as did Emmettand Alice. This was not good. The boy looked ready to cry. "Jasper. It's fine. Let him go before you get in trouble." 

Jasper looked into her. He brought the boy, "If you say that again or touch her again, I will break both your arms." He let him go. The cafeteria was in shock and silence. 

Jasper was seething. He hurried and got out of the cafeteria; right when he was about to open the doors to leave the school, he heard his name. 

"Jasper," Aurora called. He internally groaned, 'Why didn't any of them hold her back.' 

"Jasper, please wait," he stood still, back facing her. 

"What do you want," he tried to keep a level voice. 

Aurora hesitantly went to his side and grabbed his hand. "Come on," she tugged him outside, into the forest line.

This was dangerous, 'CONTROL. CONTROL. CONTROL.'  

He couldn't be with her, but as much as he wanted to leave and get away, he stared into her eyes and stayed.

Aurora was still holding his hand, "Are you okay?" He nodded, a little afraid to speak. 

"Are you sure? I mean, you almost broke that kids arm off."

"If he didn't want it broken, he shouldn't have called you that, and he especially shouldn't have touched you."

Aurora was a little touch, just a tiny bit. "I get that, I do, truly. But one, you could've seriously hurt him, enough to the hospital which, two, could've got you suspended or expelled. Hell, or he could've pressed charges on you." Jasper just nodded. 

"Thank you for defending my honor like a semi true gentleman." 

He cracked a smile," Semi?" 'Control. Control. Control.'

"I don't know how they defended a lady's honor way back when." 

"Pretty much the same, just with guns added." Aurora raised an eyebrow, Jasper sounded like he spoke from experience. 

"And wild horses?" 

Jasper nodded, "Of course. The wildest."

"I take it you're from Texas?" 

"What gave it away?" He teased.

"I don't know, the ma'am, the accent, the looking like a cowboy or all of the above." 

Jasper laughed, "Okay, you got me. I am a Texan, born and raised."

The bell rang. Aurora looked up at Jasper, "You think you're okay to finish school?"

Jasper found himself nodding,"As long as you're there, princess." She smiled, and the pair walked back into school. Before sitting down for the last class, Aurora shot her mom a text. 

'Can I have a classmate come over for an AP Spanish project?' - Aurora

'Aren't you in-class? Shouldn't you be paying attention to the teacher? 

Is it that slightly too old for you, boy? - Amora

Aurora groaned.

'God, Mama, please.

Yes, yes, it is.' - Aurora

'Hmm, leave the door open and let Abuela know there's company.' - Amora 

'Thanks :P' - Aurora.

Alice plopped down next to her, a little surprised she was still alive. When she turned to get Aurora and divert he attention from Jasper, she was gone."Hey, how was the whole Jasper thing?"

"Oh, um... fine, just talk it out. I got him a little calmer to return to class. It was nice of him to defend my "honor" but reckless and stupid to almost break the boy."

Alice nodded. If this plays out right, they'd have 2 additions to the family rather than just one.

"Yeah, Jasper has a little hard time with controlling himself every now and then." 

Aurora hummed, and the teacher started the class. Once class had ended, Alice walked Aurora to Jasper, giving a wave and a "have fun." 

There was Jasper's ride, a motorcycle, a harley. 

"Oh wow."

"What? Not your taste, princess?" 

"No, no, it's cool, just never been on one." 

Bella appeared behind the duo. Jasper turned around, and Aurora followed.

"Oh, Bella! Jasper is gonna take me home since we have an AP Spanish project."

"Oh, okay." Bella was a little dejected. 

She went right next to Bella and slung an arm over her," Still wanna come over for dinner, its chicken alfredo with a salad." 

Bella eyed Jasper, "Sure. See you at 6:30." 

"Sharp." She winked, and Bella smiled. She left the two, and Aurora turned to Jasper, "Are you gonna stay for dinner? You might not have a choice, just a warning. My grandma is very pushy and manipulative." 

"I probably won't eat a lot, but I can stay if you want me to." He gave her a helmet. She put it on, and together on the bike they left.

So what Jasper was doing wasn't the best, he'll admit, but there was something about Aurora's art that made him use his powers on Aurora to lose interest in getting back her sketchbook. Was it wrong? Oh, 100%. Was he going to try to hold on to it for a bit more? Of course.

Hey yall about to write the baseball scene so almost there ig... anyway here yall go any notes or any suggestions lmk. Ngl I was going to make a teen mother aspect in my first draft but i thought it's be alot but if that's sounds intriguing lmk and I could still incorporate it

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Rebirth - Ch. 3:

School

Word count : 3.9k

Summary: First days of school together.

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The blaring alarm was shut off when Aurora threw a pillow at it, and it fell. It was probably broken, but she didn't care. Amora stepped into the room, sighed, and put her hands on her hips.

"Come on my little sleeping beauty get up." Aurora groaned.

Amora shifted closer and started to poke Aurora cheeks, "Come on pumpkin."

When that sweet and thoughtful approach didn't work Amora started to shake her, "Shake the baby awake shake the baby."

"Okay, okay, stop, you're gonna break my neck, christ." Aumora chuckled and stopped but not letting her fall back.

"Come on, sleepy head, get ready." Aurora gave her a blank stare but nodded. Amora finally let her go but gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Okay, I have to go to work. You be good and start making Abuela's coffee and make sure her cigarette is by the coffee, just one, remember. Lord knows that women could smoke up 4 cartons and still outlive us." Her mother rolled her eyes but headed.

Aurora gave her mom a kiss on the cheek as well and grumbled, "Bye." Her mother yelled "Bye" one more time as she put her shoes on and headed towards her Jeep.

Aurora started to rise out of bed slowly. She huffed and kicked off the blanket. She brushed her teeth and washed her face, put on: vitamin c, moisturizer, sunscreen, a bit of concealer around her dark circles, slightly smudged winged eyeliner and mascara. She went back into her room and threw clothes on the bed. There were her warming tights, a skirt, blue jeans, a cropped long sleeve, and a black hoodie. She opted for the jeans, sleeves, hoodie - based on outside, it looked a little chilly. She brushed her hair and did 2 little braids.

She looked in the mirror, ' Not bad, not bad at all.' She grabbed her backpack and went down stairs, she made her grandmothers coffee and grabbed a cigarette from the 'stash' - as her mom called it - and put it right next to it. She glanced at the time and rushed to the room right next to the dining room. "¡Abuela voy a la escuela, tu café está listo!"

"Si si cariño, adios!" With that, Aurora walked down the stone path to the sidewalk to the Swan residence.

Bella just closed the door, she saw Aurora and waved. "You ready?"

The girl grinned, "As I'll ever be." She hopped in the passenger side, and Bella started to drive.

(Loose translation: Grandma I'm going to school, you're coffe is ready!

Yes yes honey bye!"

They pulled into the parking lot and parked next to a van.

A mocking voice was heard, "Nice ride." Bella just ignored them while Aurora flipped them off.

They walked together inside rowards the office, Aurora’s mom was waiting for them, talking to the secretary with slips in her hands.

She noticed the two teenage girls and smiled. She finished her conversation and went to Aurora. She gave her a side hug, then gave Bella a warm smile.

"Hello girls, here are your classes. Made sure I got them ready for when you came in case you came in late." She winked and handed the papers to them, " Okay, well, I have to get back to work, I'll probably stay late a bit. Do you want to stay with me cariño?"

"I can take you home, I don't plan on staying after school." Bella gave the offer before Aurora answered.

"It's okay, Mama. I'll ride with Bella home, I want to be for sure caught up with everything for school."

Amora smiled again and nodded. "Okay, okay, off to class you two." One last hug and smile and Amora shoo'ed them off.

"Your mom is really nice."

Aurora nodded, "Thanks she took after me," she said solemnly, clutching her chest. Bella gave a hearty laugh. Bella hoped that they were friends and, if so, that they would stay friends for a long time.

Bella had biology. Well, Aurora had AP Spanish. They parted ways and promised to see each other at lunch. While Bella was bombarded by Erick Yorkie, Aurora bumped into a pixie. Literally. The girl in front of her looked like a pixie that escaped into the real world.

"Oh, I'm sorry! I wasn't paying attention!" She apologized to the other short haired girl. Alice blinked. 'Holy shit this is her,' was all the girl could think. She had an earnest expression. She blinked again.

"You're okay. It was just a bump."

"Okay, again though, I'm super sorry. I should've been paying attention to where I was walking."

Alice smiled and waved a dismissive hand. "It's fine. I'm assuming you're new, I haven't seen you before."

Aurora nodded, "Oh yes, that's why I bumped into you. I was looking for AP Spanish."

"Oh, I know where that is, don't worry, I'll take you." Alice grabbed Aurora's hand. She was cold to the touch. Aurora almost recoiled from the holding but was pulled away by Alice. She led her 3 doors down. "Tada! Here you go."

"Oh, thank you so much ! I really appreciate it. I'm Aurora, by the way.

"Aurora." Alice whispered the name. "That is a beautiful name."

Aurora blushed and thanked her. "My name is Alice."

"I've always liked that movie." Alice smiled at her.

"While I always liked Sleeping Beauty. " The bell ringed.

"Well, Aurora, I will see you later. If you need help again, don't hesitate to ask!" Alice winked and waved.

The class filled up, while Aurora waited to the side. She could literally die at this moment. Introducing herself was going to give her a heart attack.

"Alright, class. Listen up. Tenemos una nueva estudiante aquí, llamada aurora. Por favor presentate."

Aurora felt that she looked like a strawberry, "Hola, mi nombre es Aurora. Me mudé aquí desde Los Ángeles ayer. Encantado de conocerlos a todos."

The teacher smiled, someone else who spoke Spanish well. "Hmm. Tome asiento junto al señor Hale. Hale levanta la mano por favor."

'Hale?' She searched and finally found the honey blonde combo. There he was in his black turtle neck and leather jacket. He looked the same yet entirely different. He raised his hand, and Aurora nodded to the teacher.

She sat next to Jasper. He didn't spare her a glance. 'This is him, right? What the fuck are the chances of another Jasper Hale with blonde hair and golden eyes!?'

(Loose translation: This is the new student aurora. Please introduce yourself.

Hello my name is Aurora. I moved here from Los Angeles yesterday. Nice to meet you all.

Take a seat by Mister Hale. Hale please raise your hand.)

Jasper could feel her hurt and confusion. He needed more time. A little more time to gain control.

Aurora sighed, 'Of fucking course. He was just being nice. Who would want me.'

The self-doubt and insecurity hit Jasper like a train.

She made sure to lean the to right as much as possible. Okay, fine. Jasper was going to pretend not to know her. That is fine. She understood. She sighed. The teacher rambled on and on about the AP test, before classed ended, he told Aurora to stay behind. He wanted her to complete a project and some work sheets by the end of the month. It was doable.

They had AP history together, too. And honors Chemistry. And calculus. And AP English. Fucking christ Jasper couldn't get away from her. Finally, finally she had AP Art while he had a free period, expect she had art with Alice

Jasper wanted to leave. He really did. He didn't want to hurt her, and the best choice was to walk away now. But he couldn't, physically couldn't. He stayed behind by the exit right before her class ended. Leaning against the wall, eyes close. 'Control. Control. Control.'

He could do this, he hoped. He heard Aurora thank the teacher and started to walk out with Alice. She walked into him while putting the materials inside he backpack.

"What the fuck did I walk into a concrete wall?" She muttered to herself. She look up, a hand holding her forehead, and eye contact was made. Alice chuckled but tried to kep quiet.

"Hey there, little princess." Aurora narrowed her eyes. She huffed, stepped to the side, and continued to walk. Alice eyebrows were raised in shock but continued after Aurora. She gave a shrug to Jasper.

Jasper understood, he ignored her, which was quite fucked up in his opinion. 'Okay all I need to do is apologize, and say it because... because.... I didn't want to distract her? Thats horrendous but its all I got.' He sighed and followed the pair.

"So, how do you know Jasper?"

Aurora glanced behind them, "I don't really. Just meet him once."

While it stung a bit for Jasper, it was the truth.

"How about you? You seemed to know him?" Aurora wasn't expecting her answer.

"Oh, he's my adopted brother." Aurora looked at her wide-eyed.

"Seriously? Like you're not fucking around?"

Alice gave a small giggle, "Yes, seriously."

'Oh,' was uttered by Aurora. At her locker, she finished putting the papers in her bag, 'Christ, this shit is full,' as she was about to put the backpack on, an arm reached around back. Jasper put her back pack on, his at his house because of his free period.

Aurora narrowed her eyes. Now, he wanted to start acting like Prince Charming.

Aurora halted, "Um, excuse me."

"Yes, little miss?" Oh, that accent made her swoon, 'No, don't fall for it ! He was a jerk!'

"My backpack, please." She gave out an expectant hand.

Alice slowly backed away toward the end of the corridor.

"Come on, Ms. Princess, I'm truly sorry. I was just shocked that we had that many classes, and at first, I didn't want to distract you, but then it just felt odd to try and beg for forgiveness in class."

Aurora narrowed her eyes, "While, come one then, beg." She crossed her arms over her chest

Jasper was in slight shock. He didn't expect to actually beg just a simple sorry. "Okay, you're right."

He started to get on his knees. Aurora was flushed. She just thought he was going to say sorry again!

"Miss Aurora, I am truly sorry -" "Okay, okay, please get up, you're forgiven. Just stand up."

Aurora held out her hand, which Jasper gadly took. Just as he was dusting off his knees, Aurora's name was called. The first was her mother, and the second was Bella.

They both went to her and Jasper, with Alice standing still to the side, watching how this all played out. Bella was behind Amora.

"Cariño! ¿Cómo era la escuela? ¿y quien es este?" Amora was under the impression only her and her daughter knew spanish, but Jasper knew, and so did Alice a bit.

"Hi mamá, la escuela estuvo bien, solo había muchas cosas para ponerme al día y este Jasper Hale. Lo tengo en la mayoría de mis clases."

Jasper put his hand out to shake, "Hola señora, soy Jasper Hale. Encantado de conocerlo. Iba a ofrecerle ayuda a la señorita Aurora aquí para las clases que tenemos juntas."

(Loose translation: Hi mom, school was fine, just a lot of things to catch up on and this Jasper Hale. I have him in most of my classes.

Hello ma'am, I'm Jasper Hale. Nice to meet you. I was going to offer to help Miss Aurora here for the classes we have together.)

Amora was impressed. For looking like one of the whitest boys ever, his Spanish was good. She took his hand and shook it. "Nice to meet you." She went towards Aurora and gave her a hug and kiss on the head.

"Okay cariño I'll see you later at home. Be good, and don't forget to help Abuela with dinner, I should be home before then, but just in case."

Aurora hugged her mom back," Okay bye mama, see you at home. Love you!" She waved as her mom started to walk away.

"Love you too!"

Bella was just a little jealous, Aurora’s mom was like the perfect mom, and she knew her mom tried, but she also knew that it was just the bare minimum.

"You ready to go?" Bella spoke into the silence.

"Um," she did a quick glance to Jasper before nodding, "Yeah, let's go."

"We'll walk you to the car." Alice smiled and clapped her hands, no room for discussion. Bella was shocked it clicked in her that the "Adonis" was Jasper Hale, and she even knew Alice Cullen, Edward's sister!

The two human girls nodded. They trailed behind the siblings, Bella shot Aurora a look and pointed towards them with her head.

Aurora gave her a wide-eyed look and shrugged.

The siblings shared a look, Jasper quickly shot a galnce towards them, which Alice only gave a sly smile.

Once they were outside, Edward saw them. He internally groaned, 'This wasn't how it was supposed to go.' He got in the car and started it, annoyed at Jasper and Alice.

"Okay, it was wonderful to meet you too, but our brother is waiting for us!" Alice waved at them and started towards Edward.

Jasper nodded hesitantly. He took the backpack off and leaned close to Aurora, "Sorry Princess, duty is calling me, and he looks mad as hell." He grinned when Aurora blushed at their proximity.

"See you tomorrow?" Aurora asked.

"Most likely." He winked and waved bye to both girls. They waved back. Bella pulled Aurora to the car.

"How? When? And most importantly, how again!"

Alice and Jasper shared a look at Bella's question. They quietly laughed together.

Aurora shrugged again. "Like I told you I have no idea, maybe it's like you said yesterday: I just have serious game." The two girls laughed, as did the two vampires at Aurora's statement.

"But seriously, it was random, by chance."

"More like fate?" Tone questioning. They reached Bella's truck.

Aurora shrugged and got in, "If you want to call it that."

They pulled up in the middle of their houses. "Um, do you wanna come over and do homework? I already have a shit ton."

"All those AP classes."

Aurora nodded solemnly. Bella chuckeld and agreed to go over. "Let me just tell my Dad."

"Okay, I'll wait at the door." The two separated, and Aurora waited at the door. Bella soon came over, and the duo took off their shoes and entered.

Aurora shouted, "Abuela estoy en casa y traje a Bella, la hija del jefe, a estudiar!"

"Ok, mija! Estare haciendo mi crucigrama!" Jacinda smirked. The girl and her father would be here all the time.

(Loose Translation: Grandma I'm home I brought Bella, the Chief's daughter, to study!

Okay dear Ill be doing my crossword!")

"Alright, well, let's go up?"

Bella nodded and followed Aurora upstairs and to her room, still cozy. Aurora dropped her backpack off by the bed, as did Bella.

She got two of the throw pillows off the window seat and put them on the floor for the both of them. She quickly took out her phone to text her mom.

'I have Bella over to study. Can she stay to dinner?'

'Are you gonna want me to ask for Mr. Charlie to come over, too? °~°' -Aurora

'DON'T MAKE ME GROUND YOU.'

'yes she can and go head and invite him...' -Amora

Aurora smiled and sat on the floor. She motioned Bella to do the same.

"What classes do you have?"

"Um, english, gov, trig, spanish, bio, and gym. What about you?"

"I had AP spanish, AP history, honors chem, calculus, AP english , and AP Art."

"Fuck, thats alot of AP."

"Yes, while after that, I'll only take 2 for senior year and just chill."

"Anyone who is thinking taking 2 AP classes as chill is insane." Aurora giggled while Bella shook her head.

"Okay, let's study? It's 3 and I have to help my grandma with dinner at 5:30. Oh, do you want to come over for dinner? You can invite your dad too."

"Sure! What are you guys making?"

"Chicken soup."

"Oh, that sounds good, honestly perfect for the day."

'Hey, Dad Aurora invited us to dinner again. Can we eat here? They are making chicken soup?'

"Okay, texted him. He'll respond like in an hour."

"Alright, let's start homework, yay!" She said sarcastically. Bella shook her head.

The two brunettes started their homework, Bella doing biology first since it was easiest for her and Aurora doing AP Spanish because that is the one that had the most to-do.

Aurora finished the AP Spanish class and the honors homework with in the 2 hours. Well, Bella finished 3 classes homework. 'Not bad,' they simultaneously thought. They had a maximum of 2 weeks for the catching up assignments, but the sooner they get it done, the sooner they won't have to worry about it. Around 5, they stopped and went down stairs.

Jacinda was in the backyard smoking. Aurora saw the smoke from the little window and rolled her eyes. "Well, my grandma is smoking. Do you wanna sit while I get everything out?"

"Sure. How often do you guys cook together?"

"Oh, um, probably like 5 days out of the week. The other 2 is when either just one of us cook or we get take out."

"Oh, that must be nice." Bella gave a small sad smile.

Aurora nodded, seeing Bella with that expression made her think that her mom and her hardly did stuff like this.

"Wanna help?"

"Are you sure, I haven't really cooked, plus I'm very accident prone."

"You can skin the potatoes. That's probably the most less dangerous thing?"

She held the bowl of potatoes and the potato skinner, Bella smiled and took it. "Yeah, dont jinx it, though."

"You're right." Aurora knocked on the wood, and they laughed.

After about 10 minutes, Jacinda walked back inside and put her slippers on. She heard the chopping of the vegetables. There she saw Aurora cutting the potatoes. Bella was finishing up skinning. The carrots and onions were right next to her next in line, and the chicken was already washed and soaked in lime, knorr, and salt and pepper.

Jacinda heard them speak," So after washing it and seasoning in, you gotta put the water to boil. You can salt that, too. Usually my grandma will do that, the salt in water, let it boil, and once it starts boil throw the chicken in there just to let it cook and then welll pull it out to de-bone the chicken. Always cook chicken with the bone so the nutrients get in the soup."

Bella scribbled that down. 'Have bones in when boiling chicken.' Jacinda chuckled, she patted her clothes down to get rid of the smoke smell a little.

Jacinda entered the room. "Hola mijas, ok bien ya empezaron. Puedes poner el pollo en Bella y dejar que hierva."

Bella looked up at her name being said. She looked at Aurora. "She said hi and that you can put the chicken in the water. Do it slowly, though! So you won't get burned by the water splash."

Bella nodded nervously, "Um, okay. You might want to back up so I don't get it all of you guys."

Aurora smiled, "Don't worry. You got this." She gave her a thumbs up. Bella grimaced.

She poured the chicken slowly using a fork to help. "You did it! See, it wasn't too bad !" Aurora and Jacinda clapped while Bella blushed.

Amora pulled into the gravel driveway just as Charlie was walking down the street. Amora saw him and took a quick look in the mirror: eyebrows...check, mascara...check, lipstick and lip liner...check and semi check, hair down flat...check, and lastly breathe...not bad, check.

She opened the car door and saw Charlie about to stop right in front of her, "Here." He held out his hand. She noticed he was still in uniform. She accepted the offer and slowly got out of the car.

As the chicken boiled, Aurora heard the Jeep pull up she went down the hallway and waved for her grandmother and Bella to follow. The trio sat on the window seal, Aurora on the middle, and the other two to the sides. They all peeked through the closed curtains tiny openings.

There, before them, they saw Charlie helping Amora out of the car. They all shared a look.

Amora could feel eyes burning on to her, but she ignored them. "Thank you, Chief of Police." She gave a wink. Charlie blushed and touched the back of his head with his right hand, the other Amora was still holding on to.

"Um..." Charlie blanked.

"Um...." Amora copied him, hoping he would finish the sentence.

"Um... would you," Charlie tried to control his breath.

"Yes! Pick me up on Thursday at 7." That wasn't what Charlie was going to ask. He was going to ask if she wanted to go inside. But Charlie nodded. He did want to ask her out he just didn't have the balls quite yet.

"Okay. Great." He blushed, and she smiled.

She grabbed his hand and motioned towards the door. Together, they walked up the steps, Aurora unlocked the door, but Charlie opened it for her.

Before going inside, Amora put her hand to block it from opening too much.

"Let's not tell the kids just yet, you know, since it's the first date and all. If you can make it to the 5th, then we'll tell them."

"Yeah, okay. And don't worry, I'll make it to the 5th date." This Charlie was the bold and winked at her. She reddend and nodded.

"Good. I look forward to it." She took off her shoes, as did Charlie.

"Aurora! Abuela! And Bella! I'm home! Charlie got here at the same time I did!"

"We're in the kitchen! Finishing up cutting the veggies."

The duo headed towards the kitchen and saw Aurora cutting the celery, Bella cutting the onions, and Jacinda shredding the chicken.

"OH hola mija, veo que trajiste a tu novio a casa." If looks could kill. Aurora snickered, and Bella and Charlie looked confused. Bella looked towards Aurora to translate, and she gave her a wave and mouth 'later.' Bella nodded, assuming, correctly that is, Jacinda was teasing Miss Flores.

"Hola mama, míralo antes de que te quite esos cigarrillos que tanto te gustan." Jacinda squinted her eyes but waved her off.

She turned to Charlie, "Food is almost done. Go sit with Amora in the other room." Charlie looked perplexed. He knew she understood English, just thought she wouldn't or maybe couldn't speak it.

"Okay, ma'am." Not wanting to get on Jacinda's bad side already, he motioned to the dining, with a hopeful look. Amora glared at her mother and nodded. The two adults left the room.

"So what did she say?" Bella whispered.

Jacinda leaned in close to the girls, "I said, so you brought your boyfriend home." Bella's mouth fell open, and she laughed, as did Aurora.

"And then, she tried to threaten my cigarettes. Can you believe her? One of the few old lady's pleasures, mean." Bella snickered and nodded. Aurora shook her head in disbelief, her Abuela's cigarette? Come on, did her mother have a death wish?

Charlie heard Bella's laugh and smiled. He hasn't heard her laugh like that at all since she's been her. Of course, it's only been about 3 days, but still, it was nice to hear her enjoying herself.

The night was filled with laughter from the Flores house as the food was served, prayer said - for Abuela's sake - and the food being eaten. If the date went well and the others continued, Bella and Charlie could get used to this.

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SHHEEE'S BAAACK

Yall my bad 🤭 I've had this story like 70% done just never had time to proofread, edit, and all that fine stuff, my bad. I apologize. But I'm back I'm still gonna be writing this and the second movie I already have the plot for my girls tho so I gots to see it thru my boy. Anyway hope you guys enjoy! There will be more frequent updates too so do not worry ♡

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The little ending is in the notes, my bad yall i posted by accident ! Also note beta read !!!

Hi. Okay, you can ignore this if you would like, but can I request a Mike Schmidt (Fnaf) x half deaf reader? Or even just deaf reader would be great :)) and the reader could be abby's babysitter or something?

Even if you decide to not do this, I hope you have a wonderful day/night <3

Hi luv! Thank you so much. i am so sorry that it took so long! School was kicking my butt but now that it's done with, I had time to write ! But here you go! If you have any notes pls lmk this is just a quick oneshot but if you want a part 2 or want me to add part feel free to message me!!

Title: Read My Lips

Word Count: 3k

Tags: fluff, oneshot, deaf reader!

As you saw the flyer on the wooden pole.

Babysitter needed

Please call xxx-xxx-xxxx

You felt a tap on your shoulder and you friend came into view as you turned around.

She gave you a quizzical look.

She spoke as she signed.

‘You interested?’

You shrugged, you signed yes and nodded your head. She shrugged as well.

‘Extra cash.’

She nodded along and agreed. You ripped the flap of paper off and the two of you walked the remaining way to the park.

As the two of you sat, she signed about the cute boy in her class. This was your last year of college here before transferring to Gallaudet. Your friend buzzed with excitement as she continued to sign about how cute he was and how they were partners for a lab. You smiled and gave a chuckle when she explained how he fell on her by “accident” and offered his hoodie to her.

‘You he wants you, like bad.’

‘I'm hoping for that.’

As you eat your picnic you text the number, couldn't hurt to try right?

‘Hello, I'm texting about the babysitting job.’

Not even a minute later there was a response.

‘Hi yes. It's from 6 pm to 3 am.’

Your eyes widened and your friend peaked over. You looked at her.

‘ Long time working *N/S* (name sign). You think you can do it?’

‘Yes.’ You nodded and signed o.k.

‘That's fine. Quick information though I am deaf.’

There was a pause in the response time. After 5 minutes you sighed, your friend gave a quick wave and you turned your attention to her.

‘No text?’

‘Yeah.’

She rolled her eyes. ‘Fuck them.’

You smiled and gave the chuckle sign. You left your phone to the side, opting to focus your attention on the food and your friends' plan on what to do next.

You got home at 5 when the sun started to set now. It was kind of nice the longer nights and the cold weather.

You felt the vibration of your phone.

‘We don't know any asl. If you're still up for it you could start today.’

You titled your head and thought for a quick second.

‘That's fine I can read lips well. Or we can write/text.’

‘Okay see you at 6, heres my address *_________*.’

It was 5:05 now and from what you can remember that house was reasonably close just to walk to. You went into the kitchen where your dad was.

‘I have new job 6 pm finish at 3 am.’

You're father's eyes widened.

‘Long time work. You got job why?’

‘Extra money before going to Gallaudet.’ He nodded.

‘Ok, I'll inform your mom.’

‘Thanks. I start tonight.’

‘Ok I'll tell her when she's finished grocery shopping.’

‘You make what?’

‘Lasagna.’

‘Nice. I'll eat, finish, then go to work.’

You grabbed the lasagna and cut out a medium size square and sat next to your dad. He was watching the movie Monster-In-Law. Your dad has always liked rom-cons for some reason. You watched Jennifer Lawrence as a waiter at a fancy upscale party and looked at the guy she thought was cute.

You looked at the time at it was 5:40 pm. You waved to get your dads attention.

‘Going to work.’

He nodded. ‘Text me when you get to work.’

You went to the room and grabbed a hoodie since it was starting to get colder. It was a quick 10 minute walk from your house. You gave a slight knock to the door and waited.

The door opened and a disheveled looking man with wide eyes.

He began to speak. “Hi sorry, Abby won't…” he stopped in realization, he held up a finger for 1, and rushed to get paper and a pen.

“Sorry I'm still getting ready Abby is being a pain. Give me 5 minutes and I'll come back out.”

You read the sloppy writing and nodded. You motioned you to come in and you did. There was a little girl on the floor drawing. She looked at you and gave a small smile. You returned it. You got a crayon and wrote something down.

‘Hi! My name is Abby’

‘Hi, my name it Y/N.’

‘Mike told me you were deef’

‘It's deaf sweetie and yes I am.’

Just as Abby was about to write more Mike came out of the room. He had a pen and paper.

‘This is my sister Abby. She already ate but there are snacks in the fridge. The gig is $ an hour. It's low for right now but I am going to get another job soon with better pay, just gotta pass the interview. Her bedtime is at 9:30 latest 10.’

You read through it quickly and nodded. ‘Okay got it. What is you name?’

Mike reddened from embarrassment. ‘Mike what is yours?’

‘Y/N.’

‘Okay I have to go. Call text me if anything happens or any questions you have.’

You nodded and watched as Mike gave his sister a hug and said "see you later.’ You turned away as Mike began to say to call if the babysitter does anything.

Abby rushed back next to you.

‘Can you teach me some signs?’

You gave a smile and nodded.

She quickly scribbbled something down. ‘You have a pretty smile :).’

You gave an another and chuckled. ‘Thank you Abby. Here this is your first sign: thank you.’

She read and smiled looking up at you in anticipation. You brought your palm up and your fingertips touching your chin, you brought it down and slightly out before your chest.

‘Thank you.’

Abby repeated the sign a couple of times before you were satisfied with it.

‘Let's start with the Alphabet.

A B C……”

You wrote that letter and would point to the ones you were about to sign. Abby soaked it all in. She was excited to learn ASL, you found it endearing. Time flew and you started to point at a random letter and Abby would give the sign. You signed names and places to get her familiar with it.

It was already 9:10 and Abby yawned.

‘You look tired. Let's get you ready for bed.’

Abby nodded, sadly, as she rubbed her eyes. She led you to her. You tucked her in. She momentarily forgot.

“Goodnight Y/N.”

She gave a smile and signed goodnight as her. She gave a tired smile and signed it too. You put her night lights on and closed the door.

You went to the living room and snooped around. Abby left her crayons and pencils out, there was a couple of chapter books by the TV, you assumed were Mike's.

A thought occurred to you. You pulled out your phone and texted Mike

‘Just put Abby to bed, she ate a snack apple and some cheez itz before bed too.’

‘Okay, thank you. You can sleep as well if you want. I'll be home around 3:30.’

‘Okay got it.’

The conversation stopped and you gravitated towards the books and picked up a random one.

You nodded off around 1 am. You felt a shake and your eyes fluttered open. You saw Mike and gave a wave. You were about to start signing but grabbed your phone.

‘Sorry I was reading and I guess I fell asleep.’

He pulled his phone and read the text before replying. ‘Don't worry I don't mind.’

Before you could respond, he messaged again. ‘You can stay the night if you want to. There's no car so Im assuming you took the bus.’

‘I walked. I live right down the street. I don't mind walking back.’

‘No please I would feel better if you stayed, it's freezing and dark as hell.’

You puffed your cheeks and debated. It wasn't too far of a walk but understood his worry, it was also like 3 am and cold as hell apparently. You glanced up at him and saw he was staring. He coughed and looked away. You blushed, well yes he was dropped dead hot even with his disheveled look, if anything that added to the charm.

You gave a sigh and nodded. ‘Okay let me tell my parents so they don't worry.’

‘Okay great. Let me get you a blanket and some pjs.’

You texted your parents the update, and waited. You ohone vibrated, and you look up and saw Mike standing.

‘They in my room across from Abby's. I'll wait here so you can change.’

You nodded and got him. You entered his room, closed and locked the door. You saw the pjs plaid bottom that was soft. You looked around as you changed and saw his room was fairly organized clutter on his night stand and a clutter of books by the bed. His room was a pretty green color and his sheets were dark gray. You saw that under there was a bigger hoodie for you and it was a lot thicker.

You immediately put it on and was met with a cinnamon bourbon smell. You assumed it was his body wash, or deodorant, or even cologne. It smelt nice.

You made your way out and this time you had to shake him. He ended up falling asleep on the couch for the couple of minutes you were changing.

After a couple shakes he woke up and yawned. He grabbed the phone.

‘Sorry. Alright you welcome to anything in the fridge for breakfast before you leave, just lock the door and text when you do.’

‘Okay got it, goodnight.’

‘Goodnight.’

He got up and you sat down. He gave a little wave bye and you smiled at him.

You couldn't see it but he blushed as he walked into his room, feeling slight butterflies in his stomach.

You nodded off, dream filled with you and Mike in his room. Coincidently Mike had the same dream setting but more focused on the bed part.

It was 9 am when you woke up, Abby was watching tv cuddle by you on the floor. You gently tapped her shoulder and she squealed and smiled.

‘Hi N/S.’

‘Hi Abby. Goodmorning.’

It clicked what that sign was and she signed it back. She gave you pencil and paper and her drawing clipboard.

‘I have to go, do you want me to cook you something before I go.’

Abby nodded shly and you got up from the kitchen, you scanned the fridge and saw there was eggs and bacon, also there was some green onions. Omelet and bacon it is.

You cooked as Abby watched TV, bugs bunny and daffy duck. You made 3 plates, one for you, one for Abby, and one for me. You set it down in front of her.

‘Thank you.’ You smiled and nodded.

You ate and watched the show with her. Once you were done you grabbed the paper. ‘Okay I have to go, I'll text your brother but you should wake him up soon.’ Abby nodded, and as you were about to leave you realized were still in his pajamas and you left your clothes in his room. Abby saw the hesitation.

‘Whats wrong?’

‘I left my clothes in youe brothers room.’

‘It's open, he leaves it unlocked for me to go in and wake him up.’

You nodded, and walked to his door. You gave a knock before entering. He was still asleep, on his stomach. You tiptoed around, carefully not to step on anything that would make noise. You looked around the end of the bed, you picked up his clothes and found yours right where you left them. You turned yo look at him and noticed he was on his back, also he was shirtless, and that there was a tent in his blanket.

You grew warm at the realization and quickly and quietly rushed out of his room. You went to the bathroom and changed. You messaged Mike there was food and you were headed out now.

You left after signing bye to Abby again. You walked home and went immediately back to bed, the tiredness hitting you mid walk was unbearable.

You woke up to you mom shaking you.

‘12:30, wake up.’

You waved her off and was met with another shake. You groaned and flipped over to get up right.

‘Both father and I, going out to meet up with friends til 3. I made sandwiches, yours in the fridge on the 3rd shelf.’

“Ok. See you later, love you.’

‘Love you.’

Your mom walked off, and layed in bed. Your dream coming back to you.

Flashes popped up, you, Abbys and Mike having a picnic, you and Mike on a date, then the images of you and Mike making it in his room. You immediately shot up and scrambled out of bed and out of your room. You went to the kitchen and got some water.

Great now you had a crush for the dude you were babysitting his little sister for. Perfect. What could possibly go wrong here? You grabbed your phone from your pocket and saw there was a message from Mike.

‘Hey thank you for the food that was sweet.’

‘Oh it was no problem :)’

‘Hey I got called in 3 to 10 would you mind coming over again? If not, it's okay we haven't even gone over the schedule and what not.’

‘That's fine I'll be over at 2: 30 then?’

‘Yea thank you.’

You opened the fridge and there was the sandwich, you grabbed it, a coke, and then picked up a bag of chips next to the fridge.

Time passed as you watched Ella Enchanted. Once the movie was finished you went to your room and got ready quickly. You texted your parents as you locked up that you had another shift and would be home around 10 or 11 tonight.

You got there exactly at 2:30 and knocked. Mike was there with his phone in hand and looking cute though that didn't even cross you mind at all. Mike smiled.

He opened the door fully and stepped to the side.

‘Thank you again. I appreciate it. When I get home we'll talk about the schedule and everything then?’

‘Yeah that's fine.’

‘Okay bye.’

‘Bye have a good day at work.’ Mike gave you a grin and wink which threw you off. He hurried and gave Abby a hug and left.

The day passed by as you taught Abby some more signs, and then you made her dinner and watched TV with her as you ate. The night ended with the two of you doodling on the floor. She had a bear, a bunny, a fox, and a chicken all holding hands. You vaguely remembered that old chain that shut down a while back. You shrugged it off as she must've loved those weird animatronics.

You put Abby to bed at 9:45. You watched the TV the rest of the time with the subtitles on for the cartoons. You saw the door open from the corner of your eye and saw Mike exhausted coming through the door. You wrote a quick question in if he wanted food and handed it to him. He gave a quick nod.

You went to the kitchen, and heated up the left dinner. You gave it to him and he gave thanks. You started to pick up Abby's paper and left them on the kitchen table with her pencils. You turned around and then bumped into Mike. Your head hit his mouth.

You blinked as the pain slowly faded. You signed sorry and Mike waved you off. It's okay.

You were still pretty close as Mike held his mouth and chin. You saw there was a little red still. You didn't notice he the deep breath he took to calm himself.

Can you read lips?

You nodded and titled your hand back and forth.

Your eyebrows furrowed as he let go of his chin.

You're very pretty.

You're shot up at him, and you blushed. He smiled. If you're free tomorrow I don't work, maybe you could teach me ASL while Abby's in school.

You found yourself nodding, and Mike winked at you and put his plate in the sink. You felt giddy for tomorrow.

You left in a rush, even though Mkke offered the couch again. You politely declined writing that you it was okay and your parents expected you. He waved and winked goodbye. You never expected him to be so ... coy? It was kind of hot.

You've dated, of course, but Mike was something refreshing. All of the people you dated were kind of nerdy and quiet, which you didn't mind, but the relationships didn't last long. While Mike was a secret book nerd, he was teasing and so fucking hot.

The next day rolled around, and at 10, you met him at the diner. You wrote down your order, and the teo of you sat in silence.

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Hi. Okay, you can ignore this if you would like, but can I request a Mike Schmidt (Fnaf) x half deaf reader? Or even just deaf reader would be great :)) and the reader could be abby's babysitter or something?

Even if you decide to not do this, I hope you have a wonderful day/night <3

Hi luv! Thank you so much. i am so sorry that it took so long! School was kicking my butt but now that it's done with, I had time to write ! But here you go! If you have any notes pls lmk this is just a quick oneshot but if you want a part 2 or want me to add part feel free to message me!!

Title: Read My Lips

Word Count: 3k

Tags: fluff, oneshot, deaf reader!

As you saw the flyer on the wooden pole.

Babysitter needed

Please call xxx-xxx-xxxx

You felt a tap on your shoulder and you friend came into view as you turned around.

She gave you a quizzical look.

She spoke as she signed.

‘You interested?’

You shrugged, you signed yes and nodded your head. She shrugged as well.

‘Extra cash.’

She nodded along and agreed. You ripped the flap of paper off and the two of you walked the remaining way to the park.

As the two of you sat, she signed about the cute boy in her class. This was your last year of college here before transferring to Gallaudet. Your friend buzzed with excitement as she continued to sign about how cute he was and how they were partners for a lab. You smiled and gave a chuckle when she explained how he fell on her by “accident” and offered his hoodie to her.

‘You he wants you, like bad.’

‘I'm hoping for that.’

As you eat your picnic you text the number, couldn't hurt to try right?

‘Hello, I'm texting about the babysitting job.’

Not even a minute later there was a response.

‘Hi yes. It's from 6 pm to 3 am.’

Your eyes widened and your friend peaked over. You looked at her.

‘ Long time working *N/S* (name sign). You think you can do it?’

‘Yes.’ You nodded and signed o.k.

‘That's fine. Quick information though I am deaf.’

There was a pause in the response time. After 5 minutes you sighed, your friend gave a quick wave and you turned your attention to her.

‘No text?’

‘Yeah.’

She rolled her eyes. ‘Fuck them.’

You smiled and gave the chuckle sign. You left your phone to the side, opting to focus your attention on the food and your friends' plan on what to do next.

You got home at 5 when the sun started to set now. It was kind of nice the longer nights and the cold weather.

You felt the vibration of your phone.

‘We don't know any asl. If you're still up for it you could start today.’

You titled your head and thought for a quick second.

‘That's fine I can read lips well. Or we can write/text.’

‘Okay see you at 6, heres my address *_________*.’

It was 5:05 now and from what you can remember that house was reasonably close just to walk to. You went into the kitchen where your dad was.

‘I have new job 6 pm finish at 3 am.’

You're father's eyes widened.

‘Long time work. You got job why?’

‘Extra money before going to Gallaudet.’ He nodded.

‘Ok, I'll inform your mom.’

‘Thanks. I start tonight.’

‘Ok I'll tell her when she's finished grocery shopping.’

‘You make what?’

‘Lasagna.’

‘Nice. I'll eat, finish, then go to work.’

You grabbed the lasagna and cut out a medium size square and sat next to your dad. He was watching the movie Monster-In-Law. Your dad has always liked rom-cons for some reason. You watched Jennifer Lawrence as a waiter at a fancy upscale party and looked at the guy she thought was cute.

You looked at the time at it was 5:40 pm. You waved to get your dads attention.

‘Going to work.’

He nodded. ‘Text me when you get to work.’

You went to the room and grabbed a hoodie since it was starting to get colder. It was a quick 10 minute walk from your house. You gave a slight knock to the door and waited.

The door opened and a disheveled looking man with wide eyes.

He began to speak. “Hi sorry, Abby won't…” he stopped in realization, he held up a finger for 1, and rushed to get paper and a pen.

“Sorry I'm still getting ready Abby is being a pain. Give me 5 minutes and I'll come back out.”

You read the sloppy writing and nodded. You motioned you to come in and you did. There was a little girl on the floor drawing. She looked at you and gave a small smile. You returned it. You got a crayon and wrote something down.

‘Hi! My name is Abby’

‘Hi, my name it Y/N.’

‘Mike told me you were deef’

‘It's deaf sweetie and yes I am.’

Just as Abby was about to write more Mike came out of the room. He had a pen and paper.

‘This is my sister Abby. She already ate but there are snacks in the fridge. The gig is $ an hour. It's low for right now but I am going to get another job soon with better pay, just gotta pass the interview. Her bedtime is at 9:30 latest 10.’

You read through it quickly and nodded. ‘Okay got it. What is you name?’

Mike reddened from embarrassment. ‘Mike what is yours?’

‘Y/N.’

‘Okay I have to go. Call text me if anything happens or any questions you have.’

You nodded and watched as Mike gave his sister a hug and said "see you later.’ You turned away as Mike began to say to call if the babysitter does anything.

Abby rushed back next to you.

‘Can you teach me some signs?’

You gave a smile and nodded.

She quickly scribbbled something down. ‘You have a pretty smile :).’

You gave an another and chuckled. ‘Thank you Abby. Here this is your first sign: thank you.’

She read and smiled looking up at you in anticipation. You brought your palm up and your fingertips touching your chin, you brought it down and slightly out before your chest.

‘Thank you.’

Abby repeated the sign a couple of times before you were satisfied with it.

‘Let's start with the Alphabet.

A B C……”

You wrote that letter and would point to the ones you were about to sign. Abby soaked it all in. She was excited to learn ASL, you found it endearing. Time flew and you started to point at a random letter and Abby would give the sign. You signed names and places to get her familiar with it.

It was already 9:10 and Abby yawned.

‘You look tired. Let's get you ready for bed.’

Abby nodded, sadly, as she rubbed her eyes. She led you to her. You tucked her in. She momentarily forgot.

“Goodnight Y/N.”

She gave a smile and signed goodnight as her. She gave a tired smile and signed it too. You put her night lights on and closed the door.

You went to the living room and snooped around. Abby left her crayons and pencils out, there was a couple of chapter books by the TV, you assumed were Mike's.

A thought occurred to you. You pulled out your phone and texted Mike

‘Just put Abby to bed, she ate a snack apple and some cheez itz before bed too.’

‘Okay, thank you. You can sleep as well if you want. I'll be home around 3:30.’

‘Okay got it.’

The conversation stopped and you gravitated towards the books and picked up a random one.

You nodded off around 1 am. You felt a shake and your eyes fluttered open. You saw Mike and gave a wave. You were about to start signing but grabbed your phone.

‘Sorry I was reading and I guess I fell asleep.’

He pulled his phone and read the text before replying. ‘Don't worry I don't mind.’

Before you could respond, he messaged again. ‘You can stay the night if you want to. There's no car so Im assuming you took the bus.’

‘I walked. I live right down the street. I don't mind walking back.’

‘No please I would feel better if you stayed, it's freezing and dark as hell.’

You puffed your cheeks and debated. It wasn't too far of a walk but understood his worry, it was also like 3 am and cold as hell apparently. You glanced up at him and saw he was staring. He coughed and looked away. You blushed, well yes he was dropped dead hot even with his disheveled look, if anything that added to the charm.

You gave a sigh and nodded. ‘Okay let me tell my parents so they don't worry.’

‘Okay great. Let me get you a blanket and some pjs.’

You texted your parents the update, and waited. You ohone vibrated, and you look up and saw Mike standing.

‘They in my room across from Abby's. I'll wait here so you can change.’

You nodded and got him. You entered his room, closed and locked the door. You saw the pjs plaid bottom that was soft. You looked around as you changed and saw his room was fairly organized clutter on his night stand and a clutter of books by the bed. His room was a pretty green color and his sheets were dark gray. You saw that under there was a bigger hoodie for you and it was a lot thicker.

You immediately put it on and was met with a cinnamon bourbon smell. You assumed it was his body wash, or deodorant, or even cologne. It smelt nice.

You made your way out and this time you had to shake him. He ended up falling asleep on the couch for the couple of minutes you were changing.

After a couple shakes he woke up and yawned. He grabbed the phone.

‘Sorry. Alright you welcome to anything in the fridge for breakfast before you leave, just lock the door and text when you do.’

‘Okay got it, goodnight.’

‘Goodnight.’

He got up and you sat down. He gave a little wave bye and you smiled at him.

You couldn't see it but he blushed as he walked into his room, feeling slight butterflies in his stomach.

You nodded off, dream filled with you and Mike in his room. Coincidently Mike had the same dream setting but more focused on the bed part.

It was 9 am when you woke up, Abby was watching tv cuddle by you on the floor. You gently tapped her shoulder and she squealed and smiled.

‘Hi N/S.’

‘Hi Abby. Goodmorning.’

It clicked what that sign was and she signed it back. She gave you pencil and paper and her drawing clipboard.

‘I have to go, do you want me to cook you something before I go.’

Abby nodded shly and you got up from the kitchen, you scanned the fridge and saw there was eggs and bacon, also there was some green onions. Omelet and bacon it is.

You cooked as Abby watched TV, bugs bunny and daffy duck. You made 3 plates, one for you, one for Abby, and one for me. You set it down in front of her.

‘Thank you.’ You smiled and nodded.

You ate and watched the show with her. Once you were done you grabbed the paper. ‘Okay I have to go, I'll text your brother but you should wake him up soon.’ Abby nodded, and as you were about to leave you realized were still in his pajamas and you left your clothes in his room. Abby saw the hesitation.

‘Whats wrong?’

‘I left my clothes in youe brothers room.’

‘It's open, he leaves it unlocked for me to go in and wake him up.’

You nodded, and walked to his door. You gave a knock before entering. He was still asleep, on his stomach. You tiptoed around, carefully not to step on anything that would make noise. You looked around the end of the bed, you picked up his clothes and found yours right where you left them. You turned yo look at him and noticed he was on his back, also he was shirtless, and that there was a tent in his blanket.

You grew warm at the realization and quickly and quietly rushed out of his room. You went to the bathroom and changed. You messaged Mike there was food and you were headed out now.

You left after signing bye to Abby again. You walked home and went immediately back to bed, the tiredness hitting you mid walk was unbearable.

You woke up to you mom shaking you.

‘12:30, wake up.’

You waved her off and was met with another shake. You groaned and flipped over to get up right.

‘Both father and I, going out to meet up with friends til 3. I made sandwiches, yours in the fridge on the 3rd shelf.’

“Ok. See you later, love you.’

‘Love you.’

Your mom walked off, and layed in bed. Your dream coming back to you.

Flashes popped up, you, Abbys and Mike having a picnic, you and Mike on a date, then the images of you and Mike making it in his room. You immediately shot up and scrambled out of bed and out of your room. You went to the kitchen and got some water.

Great now you had a crush for the dude you were babysitting his little sister for. Perfect. What could possibly go wrong here? You grabbed your phone from your pocket and saw there was a message from Mike.

‘Hey thank you for the food that was sweet.’

‘Oh it was no problem :)’

‘Hey I got called in 3 to 10 would you mind coming over again? If not, it's okay we haven't even gone over the schedule and what not.’

‘That's fine I'll be over at 2: 30 then?’

‘Yea thank you.’

You opened the fridge and there was the sandwich, you grabbed it, a coke, and then picked up a bag of chips next to the fridge.

Time passed as you watched Ella Enchanted. Once the movie was finished you went to your room and got ready quickly. You texted your parents as you locked up that you had another shift and would be home around 10 or 11 tonight.

You got there exactly at 2:30 and knocked. Mike was there with his phone in hand and looking cute though that didn't even cross you mind at all. Mike smiled.

He opened the door fully and stepped to the side.

‘Thank you again. I appreciate it. When I get home we'll talk about the schedule and everything then?’

‘Yeah that's fine.’

‘Okay bye.’

‘Bye have a good day at work.’ Mike gave you a grin and wink which threw you off. He hurried and gave Abby a hug and left.

The day passed by as you taught Abby some more signs, and then you made her dinner and watched TV with her as you ate. The night ended with the two of you doodling on the floor. She had a bear, a bunny, a fox, and a chicken all holding hands. You vaguely remembered that old chain that shut down a while back. You shrugged it off as she must've loved those weird animatronics.

You put Abby to bed at 9:45. You watched the TV the rest of the time with the subtitles on for the cartoons. You saw the door open from the corner of your eye and saw Mike exhausted coming through the door. You wrote a quick question in if he wanted food and handed it to him. He gave a quick nod.

You went to the kitchen, and heated up the left dinner. You gave it to him and he gave thanks. You started to pick up Abby's paper and left them on the kitchen table with her pencils. You turned around and then bumped into Mike. Your head hit his mouth.

You blinked as the pain slowly faded. You signed sorry and Mike waved you off. It's okay.

You were still pretty close as Mike held his mouth and chin. You saw there was a little red still. You didn't notice he the deep breath he took to calm himself.

Can you read lips?

You nodded and titled your hand back and forth.

Your eyebrows furrowed as he let go of his chin.

You're very pretty.

You're shot up at him, and you blushed. He smiled. If you're free tomorrow I don't work, maybe you could teach me ASL while Abby's in school.

You found yourself nodding, and Mike winked at you and put his plate in the sink. You felt giddy for tomorrow.

You left in a rush, even though Mkke offered the couch again. You politely declined writing that you it was okay and your parents expected you. He waved and winked goodbye. You never expected him to be so ... coy? It was kind of hot.

You've dated, of course, but Mike was something refreshing. All of the people you dated were kind of nerdy and quiet, which you didn't mind, but the relationships didn't last long. While Mike was a secret book nerd, he was teasing and so fucking hot.

The next day rolled around, and at 10, you met him at the diner. You wrote down your order, and the teo of you sat in silence.