A/N: I don't own anything but the plot!

Bella is a college student in Seattle studying to be an artist. What happens when she goes to a party with her two best friends and literally bumps into someone who could change her life? What happens when an unexpected event tears them apart? ooc & A/H. Normal Pairings.

"Bella... When are you coming home next?" My dad's voice asked sounding sad.

"Dad, I was just home this past weekend." I laughed.

"I know... But you know that I can't cook. I'm turning into skin and bones."

"Dad I love you and miss you too but I need to go. Alice is going to be here any minute."

He sighed, "Alright Bells. Promise you will call me tomorrow."

"Love you dad," I laughed before closing my phone. I couldn't help but miss my dad. I had lived with him for the past 5 years up until I moved here to go to college. My apartment was small but I liked it enough. It was in a good part of town and in walking distance to my classes. I am studying art with a focus in photography. My photos line the walls of my apartment.

I walked over to the table in the living room and picked up the camera that was sitting there. I couldn't help but laugh out loud when I saw the fuzzy little face of Piper in my camera lens. Piper is my mini wirehaired Dachshund. Dad got her for me when I was all moved in. I figure it made him feel better knowing that I had a dog to protect me even though Piper wouldn't even hurt a fly. More like lick it to death.

"What are you doing you goofy little dog?" I asked rubbing her ear lovingly. Her ears perked a little and she jumped off the couch and started to paw at the door. I opened the door and let Piper run out and down the stairs.

I could hear her laughing and couldn't stop the smile. "Piper!!" She squealed as she walked up the stairs, my little dog in her arms licking every inch of her face.

"Hey Alice."

"Hey Bells," she said putting Piper down and pulling me into a hug. "Are you ready to go shopping? I heard that there is a party Friday night. It's supposed to be the best of the year so far," she said wriggling her eyebrows.

"I don't really have a choice in the matter anyways," I laughed going into the bedroom to grab my coat. I gave Piper a treat before walking down the stairs. "Whoa," I breathed looking at the yellow car parked outside the door. "Looks like James got a new car." Alice laughed and pointed her key at the car and watched as my face no doubt turned to one of shock.

"It's mine silly. I always told you I wanted a yellow Porche." I couldn't believe it. I knew that Alice has money but good lord.

"Carlisle?" I breathed.

"Mmhmm," She danced over to the driver side. "Early birthday present."

"Your uncle spoils you. I can't imagine how spoiled his actual children are." I laughed as I hopped in and Alice pealed out of the parking spot.

"hold on," she laughed before tearing out onto the road.

It felt like we had walked around the mall for hours now. Alice's arms were full of shopping bags. I carried a drink.

"We have to find you something Bella!!" Alice moaned dragging me into another store.

"Face it Alice, I am not going to find anything. I'll just go in jeans and a tank top." She looked at me in horror. "What?"

"I will not walk in looking gorgeous and you looking like a bum. Sorry."

"Shallow much?" I asked her smirking.

"oh shut up and try this on." She shoved me into the fitting room and leaned against to door making sure I wouldn't sneak out.

"Alice, this is stupid." I moaned pulling a strapless corset type shirt over my head. It was a tan color with black antique lacing over it. It actually didn't look that bad on. I turned from the mirror and slid out of my jeans and pulled the short black full skirt up. I turned and looked in the mirror. My face looked like hell. The outfit looked nice though but it was missing something.

"Hey Alice? Could you grab a thick black belt for me?" I could hear her scurry off. I looked up just in time to see a black belt being thrown over the door. "Jesus Alice." I laughed synching it around my waist.

"Hurry up!!!" She asked pounding on the door.

"God, hold your horses woman." I laughed as I opened the door.

"Holy shit Bella!!" she dropped her bags and turned me around a few times. "now all you need are some sexy black heels." She pushed me back into the fitting room and demanded that I change again.

"I'm buying that for you by the way. So happy Sunday" I could hear her smiling. A few moments later and I was being pulled over to the check out and then we were walking again, a staisfied smile on Alice's lips.

"So, how is Jasper? I have not seen him around for a little while?" I asked curiously. Jasper and Alice had been my best friends since I moved to Forks.

"He's fine. He's been working a lot and by night, he's been playing a bunch of gigs at the local pubs. I'm sick of hearing the same songs over and over again though so I haven't gone to any shows in a while." She rolled her eyes.

"That surprises me actually. You two are always together." She laughed at this and walked into a starbucks.

The rest of the week flew by. Nothing was going on in my classes all besides my art project that I had been working on for weeks. I wanted it to be a series of black and white photos of nature, and people candidly. I had photos spread all over the kitchen counter. I had some pictures of birds, Piper, and trees but nothing great yet.

It was Friday afternoon and Alice would be showing up soon with her over night bag. She would be pissed if I wasn't ready when she got here. I knew her too well. I walked into the bed room and pulled out the outfit Alice had bought me. Piper watched me from the bed wagging her tail when I would look over at her.

"Do you want to help me get ready?" I asked her smiling. She just wagged her tail while I stripped down naked and walked over to my dresser. I pulled out a black strapless bra and a skimpy black thong. 'might as well try I suppose,' I thought to myself. Once I was dressed I walked into the bathroom to do my hair and makeup, Piper following me and jumping up onto the toilet seat. I pulled the brush through my hair before running it through the flatiron.

My hair was dark brown and long, it reached the lower part of my back when it was totally straight. I threw on a light layer of makeup and walked back into the bedroom to fish out the my new shoes. They were black and shiny but they were simple. Just like me. I walked back into the bathroom to look at myself and was somewhat happy with what I saw. I never thought that I was pretty like Alice.

I heard my apartment door open and shut softly. Piper sprinted off the bed and barked furiously for a few seconds before laughter started again. "I'm in here Alice!" I called as she walked into the room. She didn't say anything so I turned around to see her mouth hanging open. "What?" I asked wrapping my arms around my waist feeling a little self conscious.

"You look stunning Bells. You make me look like a rough mess." She spun around me to look at herself in the mirror. "Oh, by the way I brought you something it's in the living room. Piper might have gotten into it though." Alice gave me a side glance while I looked at her accusingly before walking out into the kitchen. I couldn't help the large smile spreading over my lips as I looked over at the blonde hair blue eyed man sitting on my couch trying to hold back Piper.

"JASPER!" I yelled running over to him and hugging him tightly.

"Hey Bells," he said hugging me back then pulling away slightly to look me up and down. "You look beautiful by the way," he smiled at me again.

"Why thank you. Where have you been? I feel like I haven't seen you in forever."

"You know... school, the whole music thing," he ran his hand through his hair slightly looking up at me through his eye lashes. I was scowling at him now arms crossed, trying not to smile at him.

"Yeah well, I thought I lost my best friend. Jerk," I said turning away again.

"Oh Bells, don't be like that," he said reaching for my hand. Piper started to growl at him loudly.

I laughed then, Jasper's face was comical. "Be careful, she'll get you for messing with me." I winked at him before patting my leg for Piper to come over and disappeared back into my bedroom.

"You know he is going to feel bad the rest of the night right?" Alice said to me from the bed. She was putting on a pair of my healed boots.

"He knows I am just messing with him. What you didn't like your shoes?" I laughed grabbing a small bag and leaning against the door.

"You know how Alice is by now Bells." Jasper said behind me. "And I know you were just kidding." He mentioned under his breath.

"Suure you did," I laughed at him. "Now you have to give Piper a treat so she will like you again." I pushed on his chest and sent him into the kitchen. Piper happly following him.

Alice rolled her eyes before standing up, "you know, I think you have him more whipped than I do." She laughed walking out into the living room.

"Well it's because he knows I will kick his ass." I laughed pushing Jasper as he walked into the room.

"Lets go already. I'm hungry and I want to get wasted tonight!!" Alice called as she ran down the stairs.

"Hey Bells?" I turned around a looked over at Jasper.

"What?"

"You don't care if we stay here tonight do you? I mean I know Alice never asks and I feel a little bad." I looked at him questioningly.

"Jasper, you know it's fine?"

"Okay good cause I brought over my guitar," He said putting his arm around my shoulders with a big goofy smile on his face.

"Yeah about that, you need to start writing new things before Alice kills you. She told me so." I laughed again as we headed down to the Porche that was already purring outside.

A/N: Sooooo, thanks for reading!! I hope that you like it. I know it's slow right now but it will pick up I promise. I just have to build the relationships up.

Let me know what you think!!

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