Chap 1
We all sat around the blaring plasma screen where Emmett watched the latest game. Carlisle sat in the corner reading a thick novel whilst Esme flitted around the house cleaning things that didn't need to be cleaned. Edward and I sat cuddled up on the couch. I reminisced about how much I loved him, how our tale was a twisted version of Romeo and Juliet. Rosalie came gracefully wandering down the stairs playing with the locks of her hair and she sat alongside her partner. Everything was so peaceful. I loved it here, no need to pretend to be something that is false. It was calming. Edward's lips kissed the top of my head, his nose stopping to smell my freshly washed hair. He whispered I love you and then continued to pretend to be interested in Emmet's game. Carlisle suddenly stood up and everyone else became alert. I had missed something. Alice bolted down the stairs toward the door, Jasper hot on her tail.
'Alice, What is it?' he demanded in a concerned voice. His anxious mood filled the room. She merely turned to him with pleading eyes.
'Leave!!' She almost screamed at him. The devastation in his eyes was evident.
"Wha- Why?' He asked as his heart began to break. Carlisle interjected.
'Alice, why is Jasper being asked to leave?' He said calmly trying to grasp what was happening in the situation. Alice's eyes did not leave Jaspers, he stood motionless. Carlisle slowly moved toward her. He held his hand out to place it on her shoulder and Alice moved swiftly out of his grasp.
'Don't touch me,' She practically squealed. Alice carefully looked at all of us individually finally focussing on me. She raised her finger and pointed it sternly in my direction.
'This is entirely your fault, we were fine before you came along,' she yelled. This time Edward stood up.
'That's enough!' He said whilst standing in front of me, 'Alice, is it possible what your seeing is wrong?'
'Edward?' Carlisle asked cautiously from where he stood, 'What's happening?' Edward didn't reply he merely stood and stared at Alice.
Alice looked back at him, it was clear that if she was able to cry she would be.
'I don't know,' she whispered, her sobs becoming clear. Edward stepped forward as Alice collapsed into his arms. Esme was soon also holding Alice. Jasper advanced uncertainly and Edward raised his hand.
'Give her some time,' he said in the nicest, least harmful way possible. Edward and Esme helped Alice up the stairs, her frail frame limp in their arms. I merely stood there, my mouth wide open in shock. After what seemed like forever Carlisle broke the silence. 'Jasper, what happened?'.
'I don't know. We were sitting in our room; Alice was talking about how Bella had changed all our lives when she went hysterical. She started screaming at me to leave, she even hit me.' Jasper replied.
'When you say you were talking about Bella, was it in a nice way?' Carlisle asked in the nicest possible manner.
'Yes, of course. Alice already see's her as a part of our family. Carlisle, it was almost although she was hypnotised. Unlike when she normally has a vision of the future she just, it was just...different,' Jasper explained staring into space. Although I felt flattered by the conversation, it made no sense that Alice would react the way she had. Carlisle moved toward the stairs.
'I'm going to see what's happening, I think it best if Emmet and Rosalie take you home Bella. I'm sure Edward will explain everything to you later,' In one fleeting movement Carlisle was gone. I was still in shock. All four of us stood motionless. Finally I snapped to my senses.
'Jasper?' I asked carefully. Although I had never been overly close with Jasper, I couldn't help but feel sorry for him. Nobody was answering his questions. 'Are you okay?'
He looked at me, shocked that I was the one to ask him.
'Do you mind if I take you home, I need to breathe?' he asked politely. I looked over to Rosalie and Emmet. I knew I would be safe with him; however I didn't want to be put in the awkward situation of the small enclosed cabin of a car. Normally I would take my truck, but unfortunately, much to Edwards delight, my truck had broken down causing him to drive me everywhere.
'Of course I don't mind, umm just let me grab my things.' I quickly went to reach for my bag and grab my copy of 'Romeo and Juliet' and I was ready. He was already waiting at the door. I turned to Emmet and asked him to tell Edward goodbye. He just nodded, still in a state of shock.
The ride home was quiet and awkward. When we finally arrived at Charlies Jasper turned to me.
'Bella, I know that you and I never really get to communicate, however I would like to express my liking of you. I'm happy Edward has finally found someone that he can love the way I love Alice. I'm also happy that Alice has a new friend that she can have time with. Rosalie is a good sister, but Alice really needed someone like you. Most of all tho, I'm happy that soon enough you will be my sister, a member of our family. You truly are special to us,'
I was gobsmacked, speechless.
'Jasper, I don't know what to say. Thank you,' I said exasperated. 'Whatever happened to Alice, I'm sure it will work itself out, you two are, well as cliché as it sounds, perfect for each other,'
'Thankyou Bella, Goodnight. I'm sure Edward will be here soon,' and with that I stepped carefully out of the car and he was gone. I stood in Charlie's driveway for what seemed like forever. One, because I was shocked that Jasper and I had just shared what could be referred to as a tender moment, secondly, because of the timing of our tender moment and thirdly because I was extremely worried about Alice. What could have set her off like that? It wasn't normal of Alice to be angry at me and at Jasper. It was an extremely different evening of events. After debriefing in my mind about the events of the night I turned to walk into the house.