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Post by lunarraven on Apr 27, 2008 15:19:03 GMT -5
I stared at him wide-eyed, he was mad yet again, he didn't understand me, and i guess I wasn't going to get the point across. I couldn't believe how stubborn men could be, not just men, mostly this one in particular. I sighed and gave and tried to respond casually.
"I don't have my keys." I said, barely audioable. I stared off, still angry with myself for even getting into this, and I started walking back toward the tree line, away from his presence. " You can go cool off, and I'll go by myself" I whispered under my breath, stomping off away from him.
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Post by Jasper Hale on Apr 27, 2008 15:25:11 GMT -5
I sighed, rolling my eyes. I caught her by the arm. "Your car is fifteen miles away. No only will you wear yourself out walking, you'll probably get lost. Then I'll have to come find you. I may or I may not, and if I do, I can assure you I won't be happy about it." My face was perfectly serious as I said this. "Stay here. I'll bring your car around. I assume the keys are in it?"
I looked at her evenly, mentally daring her to run. It would be so easy to run her down, really it would. Her scent was so distinctive, and besides she was so weak, she probably collapse before she got to two miles out.
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Post by lunarraven on Apr 27, 2008 15:30:52 GMT -5
I ignored that he took a hold of my arm, and just stood there, motionless. I bit my lip, trying not to cry, it was a bad habit of mine that happened when I was mad. " Let go of me, I'll go get lost, it's like anyone will even suspect it was you or your family." I said, eyeing him carefully.
I could see where he grabbed me he left a bruise, and I cursed. "It's not like you even care, just let go Jasper" I growled, becoming for frustrated. "Or do you just want me to make myself bleed again." I added, threatning now.
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Post by Jasper Hale on Apr 27, 2008 15:40:43 GMT -5
I swiftly pinned her arms to her sides. "We will be suspect if you go missing within fifteen miles of our house! We're the only ones out here, Karen! I do care, if for naught but my family and their happiness. Would you make us leave here? I understand if you hate me enough to want me to leave, but what have you got against the rest of my family?"
I looked into her eyes. "Are you stupid enough to go out to your possible death? Are you really so idiotic to go out there. I already said I might not go find you if I got lost." I would have, but she needn't know that. "Are you intellect-challenged enough to try me? I'm a vampire. I'm close to two hundred years old- don't try to best me in a battle of the wills. Seriously. I'm designed so as to be stronger, quicker, smarter, cleverer, and keener than the most adapted human there is."
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Post by lunarraven on Apr 27, 2008 16:38:34 GMT -5
"I said, let go of me." I hissed, I didnt want him to care, and it's great that he doesn't, his only concern is for his god damned family, not of me. And I sure well didn't want him to be around me anymore, I caused him pain, to much of it, so I have to be angry with him I suppose.
"Jasper, just go into your house, wait for your family, and I'll be gone. I know where I am, I won't get lost, I'm not that idiotic, but who knows maybe I am, I can't believe I trusted you, you ignorant vampire." I said, making my expression a grimace, trying to get him to back off. My tone was furious, I needed him to leave me alone, I wanted to leave.
Deciding to make a distraction, I bit my lip, and since he was so close to be, he would hear and smell the blood from so close. I smirked, and my lip started ripping crimson, all the way down my neck and onto my jacket. I grinned once more at my good job at what I had done, now all I needed was for him to let me go, and I'd be out of here.
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Post by Jasper Hale on Apr 27, 2008 19:37:33 GMT -5
But I didn't let go. I had seen this coming and immediately stopped breathing. She obviously hadn't thought of that. It meant I couldn't talk, but I didn't have to. I would just lock her in the bathroom. Or I could stay here, not letting go 'till someone got home and could hold her while I got her car. I shook my head condescendingly, leaning against a tree, dragging her with me. It was wonderful to be a vampire sometimes.
Sometimes. Her words did sting, just a bit. She had trusted me and I'd never deserved it. I wasn't human, wasn't pure. Carlisle was one thing, but this was another. She wanted to leave, I could tell, but I'd have to make her understand. She couldn't leave, I didn't know why. But I knew that if I let her leave, I'd feel horrible. I couldn't uproot my family, but nor could I uproot her. Why couldn't the damned woman just let it be? Why did she have to make such a big deal over it? Edward had told me how easy Bella had gone about the whole thing. Why couldn't Karen act more like that, huh?
'Even if you are a vampire, I don't care. You're still you,' basically is what it was. She was kinda off, and I didn't expect Karen to like it, to be so... content to hang around us knowing what we were, but couldn't she just leave it alone? Be tactful? Smart? Promise not to tell. That alone and I might let her go, if I felt that she was being sincere. Of course, I'd follow at a safe distance, just to be careful, but she wouldn't have to know.
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Post by lunarraven on Apr 27, 2008 19:50:43 GMT -5
I clamped my mouth shut as I was dragged by Jasper, I felt like a little kid, or more even was I acting like one. Grimacing I bit my lip, not to make it bleed this time, just to keep my lips sealed, I didn't want to talk. I didn't understand though, why couldn't he just let me go. Am I food later? Yeah, I must be dinner for the family.
Sighing, I stared at Jasper's face, how perfect it was, and his body. Every curve just right, nothing wrong, even his eyes, so unique, where very beautiful, butterscotch to pitch black, they were always mesmerizing. He was intimidating, he made me feel insuperior, which in fact I was. He was the prefect predator, he could lour in any women to kill, yet he hadn't killed me.
I shook my head, clearing my head, and thought about that fact. So he actually does care, or he would have killed me, I bet he would have even gone after me in the woods, ha I do mean something. I smirked at this, and let go of my lip, preparing to speak to him.
"So you care about me enough to lock me in your house? I questioned, looking down, knowing if I looked at him, I'd feel angry at myself yet again. He had said other humans had known about him and his family's existence, did they react the same way I did? I mean, he said he wanted me away from him after I over reacted, so of course I freaked out again, but that wasn't an excuse.
I clenched my fists until my knuckles were white. Why did I have to cause him pain, why. Why do I have to be so different so utterly useless to him, when he means so much to me, even though he is what he is?
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Post by Jasper Hale on Apr 27, 2008 20:04:27 GMT -5
I felt the muscles in her arm clench and looked down at the fists her hands had formed into. I almost sighed, before I stopped myself so the scent of blood didn't get into my lungs. Using the last of my air, I gestured at the blood. "I can't talk to you while you're bleeding," I said, almost apologetically. Unconciously, I let my stance relax, not enough so that she could pull free, but enough so I was less hostile. I used my free hand to tuck some straggling strands of hair behind my ears. I felt her raging emotions and had to smile. So many of my kind were apathetic to the feelings of humans and even other vampires. But even when I was a horrid monster, the human emotion fascinated me. I would take a pause before the kill, wishing I could feel positive human feelings. It was this that led to my depression and acceptance of this life.
I closed my eyes, remembering. Snapping to the present, I looked futilely at the drvieway, wishing desperately to have someone drive up. Looking at Karen's bloodstained shirt, I had an idea. Sweeping her up, I ran to my and Alice's room. I put her down and ran out into the hallway to get a few fresh breaths of air before coming back in. Using my newly replenished reserves, I said, "Find some clothes that fit you. We may have to discard of the ones you're wearing."
I stood across the room from her, tentatively breathing every now and then, leaning casually against the doorframe.
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Post by lunarraven on Apr 29, 2008 6:48:07 GMT -5
I grimaced, I didn't want to get rid of my jacket, I got it as a present for my birthday before my parents died, it was the last thing I had from them. All the other clothes i could care less, good thing I didn't bring my cap either, or i would have thrown a fit. Not like I already did though, I had caused a whole mes from having a fit over him being a vampire.
Sighing I looked at Jasper, and my frown lightened up a bit, the corner of my mouth twisting a to a slight smile, he seemed calmer, more at ease, this calmed me down a bit. He seemed to relax from the newly spilt blood I had caused from broken skin and seemed happy none the least.
"Um, I'm keeping my jacket, alright? The rest you can throw out." I said, looking away from him and looking through Alice's clothes, hoping to dear god she wouldn't be mad at me for this, who knows what she would do to me.
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Post by Jasper Hale on May 2, 2008 14:50:50 GMT -5
I examined the jacket critically. I dashed over, grabbed it, and was back at the doorframe in miliseconds. I sniffed cautiously, evaluating. Luckily, most of the blood seemed to have avoided the jacket. I tossed it on the bed. "With a good wash, the jacket will be fine," I said finally,going for an encouraging smile. "If you need one before you can wash it, borrow one of Alice's. I do hope it's not too small- she's like a child as far as clothes go." I smiled fondly, imagining her reaction if she'd heard my remark just then.
"And I hope they match your persnal style- she has her own unique... erm... fashion," I remarked wincing as I imagined the numerous shopping trips. This shirt, these pants, none of them the dignified sweater-and-jeans I so liked to wear. Shaking my head at Alice's antics, I turned my attention back to Karen. I tried o ignore her feelings, out of respect for her privacy, but also cause I myself was afraid to see how she felt about being in the hosue where a whole coven of vampires lived.
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Post by lunarraven on May 2, 2008 15:28:59 GMT -5
Sighing with relief I started going through the rest of the clothes, or I should say some of them, there had to be thousands of out fits here, what a mess. I don't know how Alice could go shopping all the time, but she was a vampire too, so she was probably as old as Jasper. But these fashions hadn't been out more then a few years though, so it couldn't have been from being so old.
I pictured Alice wearing old clothes, a top hat, and maybe a trench coat, and a starting giggling despite myself. It was a different...style for her, but it was among the very few styles in the old days, and it just came to me. I couldn't stop laughing, a very awkward time for a giggle fit I amended, but I guess Jasper's positive attitude brought forth my good nature.
At least I was feeling comfortable again, even though I felt filthy, there was still dried blood on me, and my clothes. But not enough to make me gag from the smell at least, I hated the smell of blood, it was so repulsive, and the sight of it as well. I don't know how vampires could deal with that, AND drinking it, I shuddered while laughing still, and finally to decided to get back to work.
Finally finding a nice pair of regular jeans and a long sleeved pale blue sweat shirt, I straightened up and picked up my jacket. I started pulling off my shirt, before realizing Jasper was still standing at the door way. I bit my lip a looked for a bathroom, luckily there was one located in the room, and I quickly walked though the threshold and closed the door tightly behind me.
I looked away from the door, a blush starting to appear on my face, and was staring into a room filled with mirrors, and many many hair products and make-up appliances. Maybe I could freshen up more as well to make it easier for Jasper. Smiling I stripped myself of my jeans, and pulled on the new ones that belonged to Alice, not to surprisingly, they did fit, I was very small as well. I pulled off my T-shirt slowly, being careful, blood stuck to it, making it painful to just peel it away. I gently tugged it over my head after pulling it from my body and winced, my head had three -maybe four- gashes in my head, and I could feel it.
The pain was so intense I looked up from the floor and stared in front of me, and screamed. I was looking at someone who's was with covered with dirt and grim, and a cuts all along their face and neck. Their arms were covered with dried blood, and were extremely pale, while their face was red as from a fever. Their hair was wild, and looked like to hadn't been brushed in years, and had things stuck in it like twigs and leaves. I stared at the person I long time, before I gasped.
It was me, that was me, I looked terrible. I looked like I was killed, drowned, and then thrown through a bush nearly a hundred times. I gaged, and looked down right away, at the polished sink below the mirror, and my reflection was there was well. I slowly turned the faucet on and let the water pour, letting the water run freely. Splashing my face I relaxed, and began scrubbing away the fifth, and let my fresh new clothes fall to the floor. I decided to jump into the shower real quick, to at least feel better if not look it.
Water pouring over me I sighed, content again, and scrubbed away the fear, untangled my anguish, and let be what was to be, letting all my emotions wash away with the dirt and blood. I began to realize I was new, I wasn't just Karen anymore, I was Karen; the one trusted by Jasper, who held I secret and would keep it. That secret held not just one life at hand, but several others. Me, Karen, I would help those that need it, and right now that is the one I care most for, Jasper.
I let the water wash away my old self, and walked out of the shower clean and new. I looked in the mirror again, and this time I wasn't frightened. I smirked and pulled the jeans back on, and put on the pale blue sweater. I felt refreshed and ready do what ever I could -whatever Jasper needed- I would do.
I picked up the jacket and smelt it, blood..okay. I picked up a bottle of perfume on the counter and sprayed it over and over again until I couldn't smell the blood any more. I brushed my hair through three or so times, until it was perfectly straight and black again, all strands in place. I threw my jacket over my shoulder and walked out of the bathroom door, steam escaping from behind me.
Smiling I walked over to the bed and through the jacket back where it had been previously. I looked at Jasper and grinned. "Hey Jasper, hope you didn't mind me taking a shower, I looked horrendous." I added. "Sorry you had to see that, and me being so utterly rude." I walked towards him, cautiously, and then threw myself at him, hugging him tightly -making sure he wouldn't tear me apart- I let the new Karen come, and threw away the old Karen, the old me, welcoming this new found present and future.
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Post by Jasper Hale on May 2, 2008 16:40:05 GMT -5
I chuckled as she forgot my presence and very nearly took off her shirt, shaking my head at her absentmindedness. I smiled rather guiltily when the water began running- I should've offered for her to take a shower. While she bathed, I flipped on the fan so that the traces of blood-scent were scattered on the steadily increasing breeze, relaxing ever so slightly.
I listened to the shower sounds coming from the bathroom and my mind drifted off. I had to trust Karen now- I hoped she was up to it. The secrets could get into a person's head until they just longed to tell their 'closest best-fried whom they could totally trust' and it all came out. Then the friend freaked and went to the newspapers, the reporters.... I could see the whole fiasco already.
But maybe Karen would be up to it- I had to hope so, or I'd go insane worrying about when the truth would come out. The whole household would also be anxious, suspicious, and paranoid thanks to me and... well it would be bad. Very bad. I was already dreading the lectures and talks and the 'are-you-sure-she-won't-tell's. Rosalie, ever-jealous, would glare at me and tell me how irresponsible and blabbermouth-y I was and Emmett would be upset because I'd angered her. Esme and Carlisle would understand, probably Alice too. Edward would tell me to stop thinking such negative things... Unpleasant.
Then Karen exited the bathroom in a whirl of soap-scented perfume cloud and tossed her jacket on the bed. She came over and suddenly threw her arms around me. Surprised, I jumped ever so slightly. "Not at all," I replied quietly, putting one arm around her shoulders- my other arm was pinned to my side. "Enthusiastic aren't we?"
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Post by lunarraven on May 2, 2008 16:58:01 GMT -5
I looked up at him, and didn't see any sense of unease on his face, and I smiled wider if possible. At least he was welcoming my presence and wasn't mad at me, or mad at himself anymore. That was a good thing, I wanted him to trust me, he needed to if I were to hang around him anymore, which I was planning on doing from the start anyways.
Letting my arms fall from around him to my sides I started back towards the bed and shrugged. "Yep, I feel better at least, that water in there works magic, I swear to it." I said ethusiatically, looking over my shoulder at him. "Not to mention whenever your the slightest bit happy, I am too." I set myself on the edge of the bed and looked towards the ground. "It's like you have an effect on me with your emotions, it's kind of weird." I mumbled looking up at Jasper.
I picked my jacket up again, and threw it at him, smirking. If I had caught him off guard with the hug, who knew, maybe this would too. "Did the perfume work?" I asked, standing up and starting walking around the room curiously. It was a big room, compared to mine back at home. Home. I remembered with a pang regret, I had forgot Samuel. He would be fine, probably, but what time was it. I wondered if he had any clocks in the house.
Not waiting for his answer I asked another, "Do you know what time it is, Jasper. If it's to late, I don't think I want to go home until morning." I couldn't tell if it were day or night anyways, so it didn't matter, and I was tired also. A wave of exhaustion spread through me, and I sat on the bed again looking at Jasper's perfection again.
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Post by Jasper Hale on May 2, 2008 17:23:14 GMT -5
I caught the jacket easily, raising my eyebrows. Sniffing lightly, I could only detect the faintest trace of blood-scent. "It worked very well, wonderful work," I replied. As she blatantly stated her theories on my exact nature, I fought a smile. I wondered whether or not I should tell her more about me. And maybe my whole family. Or maybe not. Maybe I should wait. I decided to wait- she was coping well now, but there was no sense in overwhelming the poor girl.
I looked up, searching for a clock. Then I remembered that we had neglected to get a clock, seeing as how we didn't really need one. I supposed there might've been one downstairs, but her weariness was practically infectious. I sat on the bed next to her and shrugged. "I don't think it's too late. Mid-afternoon, or there abouts." I was strangely reluctant for her to go home. She was... new, different, exciting, somehow.
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Post by lunarraven on May 2, 2008 18:02:56 GMT -5
I laid back on the bed and stared at the ceiling, wondering more and more about this family, and what brought them here. Why do they live among humans? Where did they all come from, and how did they all find each other. I moaned and flipped over on my stomach, closing my eyes, soon all the thinking would make me fall asleep.
"Jasper, can you talk please, about anything? I need a distraction so to say, so I don't fall asleep, that seems very rude." I smiled turning to look at him sitting besides me, he looked like he was interested in me, like I gained a new spark to my character. I grinned an pushed my hair back slightly to look at him more clearly, he seemed at ease. It looked like he had not a care in the world really, and he seemed normal.
At that thought I broke into a roar of laughter and sat upright again. When I laughed a felt like I was seven again, out in the Texas heat riding my horse named Foxy Bear. It brought a huge smile to my lips, and I very nearly jumped on Jasper I was enjoying myself. I had nearly done so to the point I was crouched like a cat staring up at him, I laughed and fell over onto the floor. "Ouch" I muttered and starting giggling.
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