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Anna stood next to Bella's locker at the end of the day, both respective boyfriends were nowhere in sight but they didn't mind. "So, how are you really feeling about the party tonight?" Anna asked Bella with a smirk on her face. "I don't know, Anna. I mean, it's sweet but you know how I feel about birthdays," Bella answered Anna before closing her locker, she leaned back against it. "Well, I have a feeling that things will change tonight," Anna told Bella as she linked their arms together.

"And is that change good or bad?" Bella asked her twin sister. "I'm not sure yet. You know me and these strange feelings, they are fairly vague," Anna reminded Bella who nodded in agreement. "And come on, you may hate the idea of being older than Edward ─ despite the technical age difference ─ but you should enjoy it while you can if you truly want to change," Anna told Bella as they walked out to the parking lot.

"You have a point there. Has Jasper?" Bella asked Anna who smiled widely. "After graduation for certain, but when I turn nineteen definitely," Anna answered before turning the ring on her finger. "That's beautiful," Bella told her as she grabbed Anna's hand and looked down at the ring on her finger. "Jasper's gift to me as a promise. He told me that it belonged to his mother," Anna explained with a light blush on her cheeks and a smile of adoration on her face.

"He really loves you," Bella said with a smile, she was happy to Anna. "And I really love him," Anna replied to Bella before they stopped by the truck. "Well, I got a bike to ride," Anna told Bella before hugging her. "See you at home," Bella told Anna who pulled a helmet onto her head. She swung her leg over the bike and kickstarted it, the engine purred bringing a smile to Anna's face. It had been too long since Anna had been on a bike and she hadn't realised how much she missed it until she soared out of the parking lot.

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Anna added the final touches to her outfit, the new earrings from Alice fit nicely with the maroon dress she wore. She slipped on some black felt heels before making her way downstairs where Jasper stood waiting for her in dark jeans and a buttoned up shirt, his eyes were focused purely on her like she was the only person in the world that mattered. Her heart skipped a beat at the look on his face before a thought raced across her mind startling her; You look ravishing, darlin'.

Jasper smirked as Anna's cheeks flushed red, her heart began racing and he knew by the sudden surprise that the thought crossed her mind. The Cullens had been doing their research about Anna's sudden abilities and they had learnt that they began after her last visit in Forks ─ Carlisle assumed that was when the bond between Jasper and Anna began. They weren't certain about why Anna had these abilities or why Alice couldn't see anything about Anna's future except for her taking her final breath on a white patch of snow.

"You look handsome," Annabeth complimented her Southern lover, the vampire smirked before taking her hand and pulling her closer to him. "Happy birthday, my love," Jasper whispered to her before leaning forward, though with Charlie watching, he rested his lips delicately on her cheek rather than her lips. The couple said their farewell to Charlie before making their way out to the car, Anna smiled widely as he opened the car door for her.

Soon enough, the soulbound couple had reached the Cullen household after Bella and Edward had arrived. The moment the blonde entered the foyer, Rosalie had pulled her into a tight embrace causing the Swan girl to laugh quietly. "I've missed you too, Rose," Anna told her as she hugged her back. Rosalie and Emmett had graduated the year prior, she and Emmett had left Forks for a holiday.

"Happy birthday, Beth," Rosalie replied as she pulled back and held out a small bag for her, a wide smile on her face. "You didn't have too," Anna replied as she opened the bag, she hadn't noticed Bella watching in envy or the slight glare on Edwards face at the fact that Rosalie held no dislike towards the blonde twin. "Oh wow!" Anna exclaimed as she pulled out a keyring with a mini diamond Eiffel Tower.

"I know you wanna see the tower in person one day but for now, we thought you'd appreciate that, Anna Banana," Emmett told her as he wrapped his arm around Rosalie. "I love it. Thank you," Annabeth hugged the immortal couple with a teary smile. "Nice dress choice," Colton teased as he and Alice stepped forward. "I thought the red would fit your aesthetic," Anna teased back with a smirk as Jasper placed his arm around Anna's waist.

"Show me the love," Alice told Anna and Jasper, the two looked at each other with smiles on their faces as Alice snapped a photo of them. "Absolutely stunning!" Alice cheered as she stepped to the side letting Carlisle and Esme step forward. "Happy birthday, Annabeth," Esme said as she hugged the younger girl, the blonde melted happily in the motherly embrace. "Thank you, Esme," Anna replied before smiling at Carlisle as he held out an envelope.

"You and Bella share a gift," Carlisle informed her, the blonde smiled at her sister and motioned for the older Swan twin to open it. "Something to brighten your day," Carlisle added as he looked at the twins. "You've both been looking a little pale," Esme added with a tone that suggested she was hinting at the gift. Anna watched as Bella tried to open the envelope but like time moved in slow motion, Bella cut her finger open causing blood to drip.

Annabeth turned her head to Jasper whose eyes were black and focused on the blood on Bella's finger. Anna grabbed Jasper's face and slammed her lips to his, the action blinded Jasper's senses allowing him to focus on the blonde. However, Colton made a move for Bella causing Edward to shove Bella back into a glass vase only making it all worse than it was. Anna's eyes lit up a vibrant blue as she focused on her love rather than her sister.

"Jas..." Anna whispered against his lips as Emmett, Alice and Rosalie dragged Colton out of the room. "Darlin'..." Jasper whispered back as he fought the urge, he was trying so hard to focus on Anna and not the blood as Carlisle took Bella into another room to stitch her up. "Let's take a walk," Anna told him, the vampire nodded before wrapping his arms around her and rushing out of the house into the woods.

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"Stay back..." Jasper ordered Anna once they had stopped, he moved away from her and began pacing. "You did good, Jasper. You controlled yourself with little assistance─" Anna was cut off by Jasper cornering her against a tree. "I wanted to hurt her, Annabeth. I wanted to drain every drop and for a moment..." Jasper trailed off as he looked down in shame. "You wanted to drain me?" Anna asked without fear or hesitation.

"I... I'm dangerous... Annabeth. Could you really ever be safe with me?" Jasper asked her in a quiet voice, he carried so much doubt for himself. "Jasper Whitlock, you do not get to play this game!" Anna snapped at him causing him to look up at her. "Control is overrated, Jas. You're not a monster, you're a vampire. And like a lion, you have your natural instinct linked with empathy which means that room of thirst hit you harder, and yet... you managed to stay by my side," Anna said as she placed her hands on either side of his face.

"If I am truly damned to Hell, then you just may be my saving grace," Jasper whispered to Anna before claiming her lips, his hands moved to her waist and pulled her close to him as her arms wove their way around his shoulders. The passion and love that Jasper was pushing through his kiss send Annabeth into overdrive, her heart racing as her stomach filled with butterflies. She felt like she was on cloud nine as the soulbound couple cherished the moment.

"Jump," Jasper mumbled to her, his lips moving from her own down her jaw as she jumped up and wrapped her legs around his hips. Without even noticing, Jasper had carried Annabeth back to the house and to his room. And while she didn't notice the place was empty, Jasper did and he wasn't gonna let this moment go to waste as he carefully pushed her against the wall letting his lips trail down her neck as she clenched her eyes shut.

"Jasper..." Anna moaned sending a shiver of delight down Jasper's spine, his mind fighting between stopping or continuing ─ he was desperate to claim the woman he loved with everything he is but he feared hurting her more than anything. "Darlin'..." Jasper breathed out as he pulled away slightly, he opened his eyes to see the absolute beauty that was Anna's lustful eyes begging for him to continue, her breath was ragged and desperate while her lips were swollen.

"I don't want to hurt you..." Jasper whispered to her, resting his forehead against hers. "I trust you, Jasper," Anna assured him before letting out a breath. "I'm ready to be yours, to fall under your spell completely but only if you feel comfortable to, okay?" Anna told him with a soft smile that made him feel like it's dead heart had skipped a beat. Jasper pressed his lips to hers softly before nodding, "if you trust me... maybe it's time I learn to trust myself."

Anna smiled as she motioned for him to put her down, the vampire furrowed his brows as she walked around him, sensually dragging her hand across his chest in the process before standing at the end of the bed. Anna bit her lip as she removed her jewellery and placed them on the bedside table, she removed her heels before turning back to Jasper with a seductive smile on her face that sent Jasper on a frenzy he had never felt before but pleaded he would feel again.

Anna raised her hand and with two fingers, she motioned for Jasper to come closer causing a smirk to appear on his face. "You're right... control is overrated," Jasper told her before pulling her against his body and slamming his lips onto hers. Anna moved quickly to unbutton his shirt, she was thankful she managed to do so without fumbling with the buttons ─ she was quite impressed with herself. She ran her nails down his back as his lips claimed her neck, moving towards the faded bite that James had left her with.

Anna let out a quiet moan that caused a growl of pleasure to leave his throat, the possessive sound caused Anna to feel a pulse of pleasure in her lower stomach. Jasper removed Anna's dress and took a moment to admired the woman, lust built within his gaze as he admired every dip, curve, scar and flaw. "Perfect..." Jasper whispered before moving forward and claiming her lips. Jasper laid her back against the smooth covers on the back, his lips trailing to kiss every part of her body.

And that night, Jasper and Anna made their final claim by solidifying their strong bond that would later benefit the two of them for what was to come. Annabeth Swan never thought she'd find a love straight out of a novel nor did Jasper Whitlock believe he'd ever find someone who saw him as more than a monster. And as they lay in each other's arms, the blonde lamb sound asleep while her lion watches her chest rise and fall with every breath; they knew that no matter what came their way, they would get through it.

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Rosemary Speaks

Edward absolutely yeeting Bella like a football was so unnecessary and I genuinely laugh each time I see the scene. Like he has the audacity to blame others when he's the real danger to Bella. My dislike to Edward may show through Anna.
Slander is welcome here lmao

Get robbed, fam!
Also, no pregnancy trope here!!!

See you next chapter!