A/N: I know that I should really stick to one story, but this idea has been stuck in my head and I couldn't wait till get it out onto here. :] This is based on a soap opera I have been watching and a book I have just finished reading called "Jacob Have I loved" it wasn't a personal favorite, but it got my brain working :] Their ages will be changing as the story goes on, but for now they are 7 years old.

Summary:"Promise me something" my twin sister Maria said. "What?" I asked her. "Promise me that we'll never let a guy tear us apart." She said holding out her hand. "Of course" I said. "I promise you that" I held out my hand as we did our secret hand shake. This was the promise Alice and Maria made when they were 7. Alice has always been the more delicate twin, the better twin. The family moved away to Austin, Texas leaving their friends behind. Things change when Alice and Jasper meet again. How will Maria deal with it?Will she come between them or find happiness somewhere else? Will Maria ever find her place in this world. Based on "En Nombre del Amor" and "Jacob Have I Loved"

Maria's POV

"MARIA!" I heard my twin sister yell, "WE'RE GONNA BE LATE FOR SCHOOL"

"COMING," I shouted back at her as I gulped down my orange juice, grabbed my book bag, and put on my shoes. I was the last one to enter the car. I had 1 brother, Emmett and 1 sister, my twin, Alice. She was younger than me by a few minutes.

Alice was bouncing up and down in her seat. "I can't believe this is our second year in elementary school" she said. Emmett grinned at her. We stopped by Edward's house and picked him up. He waved at Emmett and me, but kissed Alice on the cheek.

Edward was our best friend, his mother, Esme, and our mother, Susan, have been best friends since they were kids. Our families were really close.

Emmett was in the 2th grade. We dropped Emmett off first since he entered through the back of the school and then mom left us at the front steps of the school. Alice and Edward immediately went to the music room. I tagged along, mainly because I wanted to see what Alice and Edward were going to do.

Alice and I were twin sisters. I had been the first child that was born. I was a brunette, with plain brown eyes. Alice, on the other hand, was small. She had short, black, spiky hair that stuck out in all directions and midnight blue eyes. She had very pixie-like features even at a young age. She was naturally good at everything she did. She played the piano, guitar, and she it was clear that she was a good singer.

She usually got the lead in winter, spring, and summer concerts. I, on the other hand, couldn't make it there. I wasn't as talented as she was. I was a good singer, but all the teachers had heard her sing and I was nothing in comparison.

The bell rung and I reluctantly started walking towards my classroom. I was starting to walk in the direction when Alice gave me a hug and wished me good luck. We were both in different classes something I was grateful for, that way I could shine for a while. Alice usually had the spotlight and if we were in different classes I would have a higher chance in taking the spotlight for a while.

I made it into class a few minutes before the teacher started to take our attendance. There was a new student this year, Jasper Hale and his sister Bella Hale. Jasper was in my class, and Bella was somewhere else.

Jasper had honey-blond hair and ocean blue eyes. By lunchtime, every girl in my class was crushing on him. They didn't leave him alone. I walked up to him and invited him to sit with us today. He nodded thankfully. I had a small crush on him, but I wasn't completely crazy about him.

Alice was in the lunchroom talking at full speed with a brunette. She smiled at Jasper in greeting before turning her attention back to Alice. Alice noticed we were there. "Hey" she said, grinning at me. "Maria, this is Bella. Bella, this is Maria"

Bella smiled at me. "Alice, this is Jasper. Jasper, this is my younger twin sister Alice" I said. Alice rolled her eyes at me.

"I'm only younger by a few minutes" she said defensively. Jasper laughed at her. Edward arrived at our table and Alice stood up and placed a customary kiss on his cheek. He placed a small kiss on her forehead. Everyone thought they were together, but they were just really close friends.

As soon as Edward sat down, Alice started a conversation with them and then Jasper and I joined in. Lunchtime was soon over and we moved on into the auditorium where we had to go watch a movie. Alice skipped all the way over there, talking with Jasper while I talked to Bella and Edward. We sat all the way in the back, I had no idea what movie they were playing but it didn't matter. Ever since the first grade, Alice, Edward, and I had never truly watched the movies. We would pretend to watch the movie if the school aids walked by but as soon as they left we would start talking again.

The rest of the day was easy; the teachers let us relax since it was the first day of school. I met up with Alice and Edward after school. They were with Jasper and Bella. Alice waved at me as soon as she spotted me. "Guess what?" she said as soon as I joined the circle they had formed.

"What?" I asked warily, "What did you do this time?"

Alice rolled her eyes at me. "Emmett managed to get through ONE day in school without getting in trouble" she said, her eyes wide.

"Really," I said amazed. "I never thought I would see this day" Alice and Edward laughed, while Jasper and Bella looked really confused.

"Emmett's our older brother" Alice explained. "He's a goofball, always getting into trouble. He gets in trouble everyday, and this happens to be the first day he hasn't gotten in trouble." Bella and Jasper nodded.

"Who's picking y'all up?" Alice asked Bella and Jasper.

"We're going home alone actually." Jasper said softly. Alice grinned at him.

"Y'all can come with us, Mom usually picks us up." She said as our mom pulled around the corner. Mom stepped out of the car and Alice skipped over to her and placed a kiss on her cheek. Mom smiled at Edward and me. Alice told mom about her little plan and mom seemed to agree with it. Alice smiled at both Jasper and Bella. They both smiled back.

We waited a while for Emmett to come out, the older kids came out later than us 1st graders. Alice stepped out of the car to kiss his cheek, her customary greeting for everyone. It was either a kiss on the cheek or a hug. Occasionally it would be just a nod or a greeting.

"What about Rose?" I heard Bella ask Jasper.

"Who's Rose?" I asked.

"Our older sister" they replied in unison. "She goes to this school too." Jasper said. I nodded.

"Who are they?" Emmett said looking at Bella and Jasper. Alice whacked him in the back of the head. "Ouch" he said. "What was that for?"

"For being an idiot" she said and then she gave him a hug.

"You're starting to scare me" he said. "What's going on?"

"The hug was because it was the first day of school and you didn't get in trouble" she said grinning at him. He smiled. "This is Jasper and Bella. Jasper, Bella meet Emmett our older brother"

They both smiled at him. "Bella and Jasper Hale" Jasper whispered extending his hand. "I found her" Bella said. I saw a blond girl that looked a lot like Jasper and looked somewhat like Bella. They called out to her and she smiled and waved. She walked up to our car.

"What are you guys doing here?" she asked them.

"They offered to take us home" Jasper said. Alice nodded and smiled at Rosalie.

"You can come with us too," Alice said, "that is, if you don't have any plans" Rosalie smiled at Alice.

"You sure you won't mind?" Rosalie asked.

"Nonsense," Mom said, "Hop in the back" Rosalie slid into the back with us.

"I'm Alice" she said holding out her hand as Rosalie slid in between Jasper and me. Rosalie shook her hand and smiled at her.

"I'm Maria" I said, holding out my hand. Rosalie looked at me and shook my hand and forced a smile onto her face.

They all seemed to get along really well. Alice, Rosalie, Bella, Edward, and Emmett were talking non-stop and laughing. Alice tried to include me, but whenever I said something things started to get awkward. Mom stopped by our place first, but I was the only one to get out of the car. Emmett and Alice wanted to stay and our mother had agreed to it.

Alice's POV

I really wished Maria had stayed with us, because mom took us out for smoothies. Bella, Rosalie, Jasper, Emmett, Edward and I, became good friends. Em turned on the radio and plugged in his iPod it was hilarious seeing Em trying to dance while sitting down and wearing his seatbelt. We were all holding our sides laughing.

We dropped of Ed first mainly because his piano lessons would be starting soon. He loved his piano to no end, he was good at playing and composing songs, but he never was able to write the lyrics, that was where I would help.

We dropped of the Hales. I gave Rosalie and Bella a hug and I placed a kiss on Jasper's cheek. He smiled at me and then thanked my mom for the car ride. As soon as the door shut Emmett started to tease me. "Someone's got a crush on Jasper!" he said in a sing-song voice. I rolled my eyes at him and laughed. Jasper was just a good friend of mine, nothing more, nothing less.

"Rosalie's in all of your classes' right?" I asked him. He nodded slowly. "That's why you behaved well today!" I laughed as he tried to compose his face.

"She's just a friend" he said. "A really good friend" I smiled at him. When we arrived home, Ria (my nickname for Maria) was in her room doing her homework.

I knocked on her door. "What are you doing?" I asked her. She looked up at me.

"You all have been gone for an HOUR" she said, she sounded upset.

"Mom took us out for smoothies" I whispered quietly. "Then we went to drop everyone else off. I brought you one" I said as I handed her the strawberry kiwi smoothie.

Ria took it and then ignored me. I sighed. She has been my best friend since we were born. I'd get treats for being a good girl or for my performances, and I'd always share with her.

She finally sighed. "Promise me something" she said suddenly.

"What?" I asked her.

"Promise me that we'll never let a guy tear us apart." She said holding out her hand.

"Of course" I said. "I promise you that" I held out my hand as we did our secret hand shake. She hugged me.

"Sorry for being mean a while ago, I was just upset I didn't get to go with you guys to get my smoothie. I'm glad you know what I like or else I would be stuck with a pineapple smoothie or something" she said her nose wrinkling. I laughed. Both of us dislike pineapple because when we were younger our mother used to make us eat it all the time. We both got sick of it, but mom apparently didn't get the hint until one day I told her that we were sick of pineapples.

I laughed at the memory. "What's so funny?" she asked.

"Just remembered mom's reaction to when I told her we were sick and tired of pineapples" I said laughing. Ria laughed along with me.

"I'm gonna go and start my homework" I said. She nodded and I walked into my room. I finished my homework quite quickly; all I had to do was put myself in Bella's place and see what it would be like to be new at school. It was fairly easy. Edward was in my class, thank God, and once I was done, I called him.

He came over a while later and I taught him a new song. Edward loved the random songs I composed. He was always the first person I would play my songs to.

He eventually had to go back home after dinner, promising me he would be back tomorrow. I nodded and gave him a hug and whispered a goodnight to him. He smiled at me as he walked over to his mom.

I went over to my piano and began to play a random tune. Emmett joined me and watched me play. He eventually got bored and challenged me to a video game. I beat him 5 times, he beat me twice, before I fell asleep on the couch.

A/N: Love it, hate it? Should i stop? Review please :] thank you! Flames accepted here as well.

Kathy