Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

The Differences Between Us Make Us Special

By Midnight Dreamer

Chapter 30: Eyes wide open

Even though Isabella allowed herself to be swallowed by the darkness, she still felt when Jasper left the room. A new pain, she never felt before, tugged at her insides. A hallow sadness filled her; followed by complete despair. These were not her feelings. She was just starting to feel hope. It had to be Jasper, but why would he be feeling this way? Was he upset that she was his mate and not someone stronger? Not someone whole and undamaged? A strange beeping brought her out of her thoughts, then her door opening, and a presence of someone unfamiliar.

“Isabella suga, ya need to stop what ya thinkin. It isn’t helping Jaspa’ any. If ya need him ta come back he will, but ya emotions are killin him.”

She was hurtin him? Oh god no she can’t, she won’t cause him pain. God where was Edward when she needed him most. She screamed in frustration.

“Bella?”

“Eddie?”

“Yeah Bella, it’s me.”

“Oh god Eddie, I’m so sorry, I was so mean and angry with you. You were hiding things; stupid things, but things none the less. I’m sorry you felt the need to hide your job, I’m sorry I hid my thoughts, can you forgive me?”

“Bella, I’m sorry too. I’m sorry I hid the job, I’m sorry I hurt you by pushing you away. I’m sorry I didn’t notice your absence in my life till it was to late to fix it. I’m so so sorry I broke my promise to you. I forgive you, but can you forgive me?”

“Of course I can forgive you. You’re my brother, I love you.”

“I love you too Bella. Now what has you so worked up you managed to break whatever blocked us to scream into my head and give me a headache?”

“Jasper. I’m hurting him. I think he is upset that I’m his mate and not someone stronger. Someone undamaged. I can feel his sadness and despair. We have a link similar to ours, not as strong and it takes a lot more to connect to him then you. Ours is natural and has always been there. I don’t want him to hurt, it hurts that he’s hurting. I wish you were here.”

“Oh Bella. He’s not upset that you’re his mate. He’s upset that your hurting, that he can’t wave a magic wand or give you medicine that would cure you instantly. He’s been feeling your pain as long as you have. When I came here without you it looked like I was killing him. He loves you already Bella. He just wants you well.”

“What do I do Eddie?”

“Come back to us Bella, that’s the only thing you can do.”

“I’m trying Eddie. Really I am.”

“That’s good. Now I have to get back to work, is there anything else I can help you with?”

“A favor if you will please?”

“Anything Bella.”

“Call Vicky. I have a feeling I’m seriously in need of a bath.”

“You could say that.”

“It’s not funny, I probably look awful, and smell terrible.”

“Now that’s the Bella I know and love. And yes you do, I can smell you clear over here.”

“You’re an ass Eddie.” Isabella giggled

“That is the best sound in the world. I’ll call Vicky, you rest.”

“Thanks Eddie.”

Isabella could hear the phone ringing in the next room. Vicky’s laughter followed by someone else’s. Once she heard the click of the phone she could feel Vicky’s approach.

“So Isabella Edward tells me you called him long distance to whine about needing a bath.” Vicky chuckled.

Isabella rolled her eyes internally.

“Isabella I know that look. Don’t you roll your eyes at me, Missy.”

Chuckling mentally, she waited for Vicky to continue.

“So Charlotte here is gonna help me out.”

Charlotte? Charlotte who? The name sounds familiar…Jasper? Wait Jaspers brother’s wife’s name was Charlotte, wasn’t it? I think so. But if she’s here is her husband her also? What was his name? Um…Paul? No. Patrick? No…Peter? Peter…yes that’s it…that sounds right. Peter and Charlotte. Why did they come? Why not Emmett and Rose? That strange beeping interrupted her again, followed by that same voice.

“Peter says it’s ‘bout time ya remember him, and they will explain more when ya had more rest.”

“How does he know she remembered him?”

“Oh Peter is special much like Jasper, and Isabella.”

He seems special. Isabella thought sarcastically. Another beep. Then a laugh from who she now knows as Charlotte.

“Suga he says ya shouldn’t be so mean ta him, he might take offense.”

Isabella mentally laughed again. It felt good ta laugh. She was liking Peter already. Another beep.

“Isabella I don’t know what ya thinkin in there but Jaspa’ just slapped Peter then sent this picture of him tied to a tree. So keep that happy juju goin, suga.”

“Alright, how about we get Isabella in for that bath.” Vicky said.

“Sure thing Doll.” Charlotte said.

Isabella heard water running, then felt herself being lifted.

“Damn suga’ ya need to come to so we can get some meat on ya bones.” Charlotte exclaimed.

Isabella sighed mentally. She must look horrible. She could feel them removing her clothes, then a beautiful warmth surrounded her. The smell of chamomile and lavender filled her nose. She felt all her muscles relax.

“That’s it suga. Let us take care of ya.”

An hour later Isabella was feeling cleaner. As Vicky got her dressed again, Charlotte changed her bed sheets and blankets. Propped back up in her bed Vicky asked:

“Isabella would you like to try and eat something?”

For the first time in weeks Isabella’s stomach growled. Vicky Chuckled.

“I’ll go make some soup.”

Vicky left to make something for Isabella.

“You’re on the right track suga’. I don’t know what happened ta help push ya along so quickly but we’ll get ya back to where ya need to be.”

That beeping went off again.

“What the hell does he want me to turn da the lights down for?”

Isabella thanked Peter mentally. Whatever his gift was, helped. She was gonna give that man a kiss when she was able. Another beep.

“Don’t know what ya two are doin or talking about, but Peter says he’s looking forward to it suga.”

Isabella felt the room darken around her. With the lights dimmed, Isabella tried to open her eyelids. It was hard. They seemed really heavy. She wasn’t even sure when or how long they had been closed, but the first…or second step was to get them open. Charlotte sat next to Isabella watching her closely. When she saw her eyelids flutter, she then understood Peter’s cryptic text to dim the lights. Leaving only a small reading lamp in the corner of the room on.

“Thata girl suga. Open them eyes so we can get a good look at ya.”

Isabella tried again. Her lids fluttered rapidly but still wouldn’t open.

“Don’t try to force it suga’, they’ll open when their ready.”

Isabella huffed in annoyance. She was getting angry that her body wasn’t complying with her brains demands. A low growl could be heard from her door way.

“Major.” Charlotte said.

“What’d ya say ta upset her?”

“Nothing Major I swear. She’s been trying ta open her eyes for a few minutes now.”

Isabella didn’t know who this Major was but he smelled like Jasper. His accent was stronger, and his presence was more dominate then Jaspers but the smell was definitely the same, only stronger.

(E&B)

It had only been a few hours since the Major had collapsed to the ground, that Peter’s gift started goin off. It was gonna get ugly for a few but get better quickly.

Jasper groaned.

“Isabella”

“What is it Major?”

“Pain, fear, rejection.”

“Yours or hers?”

“Hers.”

Peter understood immediately. Isabella must be feeling Jaspers emotions. Thinking he is rejecting her as his mate. Sending off a quick text to Charlotte he hoped would help. Moments later the Major sat upright. His arms folded over his knees that were bent up to his chest. His head hanging forward.

“Major?”

“I’m okay Peter.”

“Thank goodness Jay. I thought we lost ya.”

“Her emotions have shifted. A sudden wave of relief, forgiveness, and love just rushed through her.”

“That’s a good thing right?”

“Yeah it is.”

“Wonder what changed?”

“Don’t know.” Jasper sighed.

Suddenly Jasper giggled. Not a manly chuckle mind you. A very girlish giggle.

“What the hell was that?” Peter asked.

“Isabella.”

“What’s she feelin now, Major?”

“Humor, confusion, realization, more confusion.”

Peter’s gift tingled.

“She remembers me!”

Jasper growled. Peter sent off a text to Charlotte.

“Hey Jay; ya girl is being mean ta me already.”

“What ya mean?”

“Ya have to ask her.”

“What’d ya say ta her?”

“Just that she should be nicer ta me.”

Peter’s head jolted forward.

“Fuck Jay what was that for?”

“For talkin back to my girl.”

“She started it.”

“Well I’m a finishin it.”

Jasper got a sudden glint in his eyes and Peter took off running.

“You can run Peter, but you can’t hide.”

Peter turned to look to see where Jasper was and was blindsided. He had forgotten how fast Jasper was. Peter suddenly felt sleepy.

“Jay…”

While Peter was dozing Jasper took his time to strip Peter down to his boxers; then used his clothes to make cloth strips to braid into rope. Lifting Peter up he tied him to the tree spread eagle and took a picture sending it back to char. A wave of amusement then relaxation and calm flowed over him. He basked in the emotions his mate was sending out. Sending them to peter to bring him around. The look on Peter’s face caused Jasper to chuckle.

“Funny..very funny Jay.”

“Not as funny as the picture I sent to Char.”

“You didn’t?”

“I did.”

“You know when we go back, I now have to go back in my boxers?”

“I know.”

“I’m not so sure this girl is good for you?”

“Just because she has broadened my comical horizons doesn’t mean she’s bad for me!”

Peter’s brain tingled again.

“Got some good news Jay.”

“Brain tingle?”

“Yep ya girl is tryin to come back, sooner rather than later.”

Peter sent a text to Charlotte.

P.W.: C.W. – Dim the lights

C.W.: P.W. – If ya say so.

Peter smiled mischievously.

P.W.: C.W. – Tell Suga I’m lookin forward to it.

“Peter what are ya smilin like that for?”

“You’ll see Jay.”

A sudden flash of anger and annoyance swept so quickly through Jasper that the Major appeared and took off toward Isabella before Peter could even blink. Peter came up behind just in time to hear Char explain that Isabella had been tryin to open her eyes. Vicky was next to appear in the hallway, carrying a bowl of soup.

“What’s goin on here? And where’d your clothes go?”

“Isabella is tryin to open her eyes, and Jasper used them to tie me to a tree.”

Charlotte walked over and showed the picture to Vicky.

“Oh Isabella you so need to open them eyes to see this.” Vicky said while laughing.

The Major growled lowly so only the vampires could hear.

“Is that for Isabella?” Peter asked Vicky.

“Yes her stomach growled so I made her some soup to help build up her strength.”

“Perhaps Jasper would like to feed it to her.” Char said.

“It’d be my pleasure.”

The Major turned and took the soup from Vicky.

“Vicky, could you show me to a room where I could get dressed?”

“Sure follow me.”

Peter and Charlotte followed Vicky out, leaving the Major with Isabella.

(E&B)

The Major took a seat next to Isabella. He could feel her confusion.

“Why so confused Isabella?”

“Jasper?”

“Yes and No.”

“Yes and No?”

“I will explain more when ya better. I have soup Miss Vicky made for ya.”

“Thank you.”

“My pleasure Darlin’. Now rest ya mind.”

The Major slowly began to spoon her the soup, blowing on each spoon before bringing it to her lips. It didn’t take long for her to finish the soup.

“Would ya like more?”

Isabella sent him contentment.

“Ya catch on quickly Isabella.”

She sent him curiosity.

“What’d ya like ta know?”

Isabella once again tried to open her eyes. Her lids fluttered.

“Ya finally wanna meet me huh Darlin’.”

She sent him frustration. He laughed.

“Easy Darlin’. They’ll open when it’s time.”

Isabella sent him annoyance.

“Fine have it your way.”

The Major sent her some confidence and strength. Isabella tried to once again open her eyes. They fluttered some, but still didn’t open. A growl left Isabella.

“Isabella did ya just growl at me?”

Isabella huffed, but tried to again…this time she could see a small shadow.

“Close Isabella, try again.”

Isabella forced her eyelids to open up. It took a few flutters but slowly they opened. She couldn’t see things clearly, everything had a blur to them.

“There ya are.”

“I still can’t see. Everything is all blurry.” Isabella said to Jasper through their connection.

“It’ll take some time, relax ya need to bring ya strength back up.”

The Major sent her some lethargy. Isabella’s eyes drifted close once again.