Ophelia; Jasper Hale

20

Months had passed in school. It was incredibly boring. I spent eight hours straight a day doing things I already knew. I had Luka in a few of my classes. We talked a little, but not much. I had all of my classes with Jasper. I felt a little crowded to be honest. I spent every waking moment with Jasper and the Cullens. I love Jasper, but I needed to at least talk to someone other than my family. I felt like I was going to go insane. I tried hiding the scars on my arms, but eventually people at the school found out. One day I was sitting in the forest, alone for a change, sitting in the grass. The river that marked the tribes land made the atmosphere sound amazing. The rushing water, the animals going up to it to drink, the fish swimming with the current. It was beautiful.

It felt nice to finally get some alone time. Away from everyone. I turned hearing a twig snap across the river. The smaller wolf stood stalking me.

"Whatever you're planning Wesley isn't going to work. Back off."

He stepped into the river lowering his head to see me at eye level. I stood quickly.

"This is our territory. I understand why you don't like us, but I've given you no reason to hate me."

He stepped into our land and my fight or flight kicked in. I tried to run off but his jaw slammed down onto my leg. I tried to grasp at the ground, but the dirt just came up with my fingers. He pulled me into the river and I screamed out.

"Jasper! Help!"

I turned to face Wesley and kicked him in the nose. He loosened his grip and I tried to pull off him, but he tightened it again. Suddenly a bigger wolf came out of the trees and tackled Wesley. He let go of me and I laid on the ground, a giant tooth shaped hole in my leg. I looked at my leg and the marble-like skin returned to its natural look quickly. I looked up and the bigger wolf had Wesley by the neck. Suddenly both wolves turned human and Luka had Wesley by the neck. Wesley had a bloody nose from my kick.

"Apologize!" He yelled at Wesley.

He pushed him to the ground harshly. Suddenly an even bigger wolf came out and turned to it's human form. Dakota ran over to me.

"Are you ok?"

"I'm fine," I said standing up.

"Wesley are you insane! If I told dad about this he'd kill you!" Dakota yelled turning around and walking over to him angrily.

"She's a monster. They killed him."

"She didn't Wes, you've got to move on! You can't go attacking anyone you don't like. You need to get yourself under control!" Luka yelled.

"She didn't kill anyone, Wes. We understand how you're feeling, you know that, but you cannot attack random vampires, you could get the whole clan killed."

Suddenly Jasper came running over and saw me on the other side of the river.

"What's going on?" He asked.

Dakota and Luka looked over to him.

"I got caught up mid hunt with a bear. We tumbled over here, I'm fine."

The boys all looked at me surprised.

"Alice saw you being dragged into the river?"

"I thought I was going to lose control. I'm ok. Go back home."

He looked at me and I could tell he didn't buy it. He ran off towards the house anyway. I looked back at Dakota and he looked at me confused.

"Alice saw? You're nowhere near anybody else here."

"I'm sure you may know this, but Vampires have gifts. The red haired girl, Alice gets visions."

Their faces seemed amazed.

"Why did you lie for me?" Wesley asked.

"Because he'd kill you if he knew what you did. I'm forgiving, but he won't be."

I jumped back over to our side of the river.

"You're lucky it was me, a different vampire would've killed you," I said looking Wesley in the eyes.

I ran off towards the house and straight to Jasper and I's room. He stood pacing behind the couch.

"I know it's a lie," he spoke.

"I know, I'm sorry for lying, I knew you'd get upset and I didn't want you to hurt Wesley. He's a kid, his friend was killed by vampires when they were young. He took it too far and dragged me over to their territory. I'm okay, I told him if it was any other vampire they would've killed him. Dakota attacked him to get him off me and chewed him up. He told him if he kept going after vampires their clan would be killed."

"And they were right! If I found out he'd even just gave you a dirty look I'd tear him to shreds."

I winced at his words, "He's just a kid Jasper."

"I know, I'm just glad you're ok,"

He hugged me tightly.

"I know that you're worried about me being out there alone Jasper, but this is the first time I've gotten alone time since we moved here. It felt great for the short time I had. Please don't tie me down and never let me leave."

He pulled away and looked into my eyes.

"I can tell when you're unhappy. If you need some alone time you can have it. I trust that you took care of what happened without hurting anyone. I'm glad you're ok."

"Yeah I had a giant tooth sized hole in my leg for a few, but it's better now."

He smiled.

"My strong woman."

I smiled and kissed him.

"What if I dropped out of school. People will still think that I'm young, but we'll just say my mysterious illness returned and that I'm going to be home schooled."

"If that's what you want."

I nodded.

"I'll talk to Carlisle."

I nodded and kissed him softly.

"Thank you for being understanding. You're everything I could ever want," I whispered to him.

"Likewise darling."

I smiled and he went down to Carlisle. I ran outside back to the forest. I stayed a ways away from the river, but found an equally beautiful place to rest and take in everything. I sat in the snow and looked around. I heard the crunch of someone walking and got on my feet quickly. I looked around and saw Luka walking over to me. I stood my ground.

"Hey, I just wanted to apologize for Wes. There's no excuse for him attacking you earlier."

"It's fine," I suddenly felt self conscious of all my scars.

After school I always changed into something more comfy, today I put on leggings and a short sleeved shirt. I rubbed my hands over my scars to try and hide them.

"What are they from?"