mate - caius volturi

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Juliette felt pretty. There were only a couple times in her life where she felt like she was the most beautiful girl in the world. This was one of those moments.

Her long red hair was put into a half up half down hairstyle. Her dress was an A-line floral white dress with a sweet heart neckline. She decided against heels because they always bothered her feet.

She made her way to the living room where everyone gathered awaiting Bella's arrival. She began chatting with Esme about traveling that she was thinking about doing after they graduate.

She looks up from Esme to see Edward and Bella coming down the stairs.

"Sorry about all this. We tried to rein Alice in." Carlisle said as he gave her a hug.

"As if that were even possible." Esme retorted as she brings Bella into a big hug. They pull apart as Alice snaps a picture of Bella, which made her feel sort of uncomfortable.

"I found it in your bag. You mind?" Alice asked holding the camera. Juliette was leaning on Emmett who had turned to Edward.

"Dating an older woman. Hot." He smirked which made Juliette elbow him in the ribs. He yelped as he grasped his side, "what?" he asked.

"Juliette! Give your present first." Alice asked as they all turned their attention to the golden-eyed girl.

"I suggest that you open it in private, if you know what I mean." Juliette smirked with a smile. Bella blushed as she looked at Edward, who was scowling.

"Okay then, Rosalie, it's your turn." Alice smiled as she clung to her husband.

"It's a necklace. Alice picked it out." Rosalie said unenthusiastically which made Juliette hug Rosalie's side. which Rosalie returned by wrapping Juliette up in her arms. Emmett stood next to the two with a frown.

"Can you stop flirting with my wife?" Emmett whispered teasingly to Juliette. She stuck her tongue out at the strong vampire.

"Never." She whispered

Alice took a quick picture of Bella and Edward before giving Bella another gift. The gift was from Emmett.

"Already installed it in your truck. Finally a decent sound system for that piece of..." Emmett began before Bella interrupted.

"Don't. Don't hate the truck." Bella smiled at him, Alice was already shoving a gift into Bella's hands which was from Esme and Carlisle.

"Just a little something to brighten your day." Carlisle said with a smile, "Yes, you've been looking kind of pale lately." Esme added while latching into her husband. Juliette started playing with Rosalie's golden hair.

That's when Bella cut her finger on the wrapping paper. "Paper cut." She muttered as she looked at the cut. Edward pushed Bella out of the way and made her go flying in hopes to keep her safe from Jasper who was trying to attack her.

Juliette quickly sped over to Bella, almost shielding her from Jasper. Emmett and Carlisle had to hold him back while Alice was trying to calm him down. They managed to have pulled him out of the room.

"I'll have to stitch this up in my office." Carlisle muttered as he examined Bella's cut. Bella looked at Juliette to see that she had blood all over her hands but she looked so unaffected by it. "Juliette will you help me stitch up Bella?" He asked looking at the red head, she nodded with a small smile.

Edward stood there uncomfortably, not knowing what to do. Juliette noticed and got up to talk to him.

"Eddie, why don't you go check on Jasper. Bella is in good hands." Juliette told the vampire. He just stared at Bella's blood on the floor. Juliette grabbed Edwards sleeve which made him look at her. "I'm sure Jasper is very upset at himself, and I doubt he'll listen to anyone but you right now, Edward." She added and he slowly walked away from the group.