Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight. You don't know how much I wish I did, though.

Just a little Alice and Jasper story, before and after they met the rest of the Cullens. They are just so cute together.

Scarred

The first time they tried it, she was uncomfortable because of his scars. She had saved him from himself, and he had fallen in love with her for it. They wanted to take their relationship to the next level.

It was awkward, their first time. Of course she noticed the scars on his face; she had perfect vision, how could she not? It was only when she got his shirt off that she realized the scars weren't just on his face. They were all over his body. He had more scars then skin. She couldn't help it; she cringed and moved away. He was sad and hurt, but he had been expecting it. What he hadn't been expecting, however, was how she tentatively reached her hand out and placed it over his non-beating heart. They stayed that way, her feeling, him waiting, until she moved closer and wrapped her arms around his chest. He realized then that she hadn't ever been afraid, not really.

It became a tradition. After they became one, she would lay on her side, right next to him, and place her graceful hands over his scarred heart. There they would lay, quiet and thoughtful, while she told him through her actions that his scars didn't define him, and didn't make her love him any less.

The first time they tried it, she was uncomfortable because of his scars. She didn't notice them much anymore.