Best Friends in Black

Alice Cullen was new at Forks High school. Everyone's staring she thought to herself, but they weren't staring because she was new, but because of

her clothes. Alice was not a normal High school girl. She wore all black and purple. She walked into First period English with a frown on her face. It was a frown that was always on her face, never a smile. The teacher took one look at her and shook her head. Mrs. Letterman as Alice later found out the scowling teacher's

name was, seated her next to a chatty girl who wanted nothing to do with Alice. Her name was Maria Sanchez. Alice quickly turned away and listened to the boring teacher talk about nouns. The bell rang and Alice bolted out of the room. Her next class was gym. Alice loved Gym and it passed by uneventful. Alice next had art which she was also amazing at. Alice had a talent. A special talent that she sometimes needed to draw when she was having a vision. See Alice was physic. Art went by quickly as well. Then lunch. She ordered a Caesar Salad and a Lemonade. She ate at a table in the corner. She noticed a boy in the corner with his head stuck in some book. He would look up every once in a while to take a sip of his coke. Alice couldn't see his face though, but his clothes said enough. He was like her, lonely. The bell rang and the mysterious boy was out of the lunchroom before she could even get her bag off the floor. She had History with

Mr. Meyer next. She was very good at History. Besides art it was her favorite

( and best) subject. She came in and the teacher greeted her warmly. She knew this would be a good class. He told her to take a seat in the back next to the same boy from lunch who has his face buried in the same book. When she got closer she

figured out the book was one of her favorites The Diary of a Civil War Veteran

By: Stephie Lockheart my favorite author. The chair squeaked alerting the boy of her presence. He looked up from his book and Alice was met with the most bizarre pair of blue eyes. They were like a sky blue mixed with ocean blue. Beautiful. He smiled when he saw my attire A.K.A. Clothes. He knew Alice was like him, some people call them goth, but there either lonely or depressed. In Alice's case it's a mixture of both. Her mom left her when she was born and her father gave her to Alice's mom's sister Esme. Esme was a kind and caring woman, but very happy. Before Alice's father gave Alice away, she was a very happy pixie. ( as some used to call her, for she looked like a pixie back then) She got to know her cousins Rosalie and Edward. Rosalie didn't like Alice at first because of her styling choices, but soon warmed up to Alice after she figured out Alice was a good soul to those she loved. Edward and her were friends immediately. Edward was like Alice. Goth as they called it. Edward had a gift as well. He could read minds. It was pretty cool. Jasper has a story as well. He was in the foster care system since age 5. His father was abusive. He had never hit Jasper, but the same can not be said for Helen, Jasper's mother. She was beaten daily until one day Helen was murdered by Dave, Jasper's biological father. Knowing he would be going to jail he beat Jasper to an almost death and shot himself. The police were notified and Jasper has been in the foster care system care system ever since. He was adopted by the Cullens. Carlisle, Bella, and Emmett., the father who now lived in a how just outside of Forks and is a doctor at Forks Hospital. Bella was like Jasper though. That's how he got to be such good friends with his adopted sister. He's lived with them ever since. Now they are both 18. Back to History with Mr. Meyer. The boy smiled warmly at her and motioned for her to sit with him. She sat down and pulled out the same book Jasper had been reading and started reading where she had left off. Jasper smiled and continued reading through the whole lesson. Mr. Meyer allowed it because Jasper and Alice were both in advanced placement classes in History, but because there was only them and a girl named Angela Weber in the advanced placement class they were allowed to just read and Mr. Meyer gave them harder homework to do at night. The bell rang and the boy was gone before she could look up again. Weird Alice thought to herself as she went to Geometry and them home.

Alice's POV

I walked in and saw that I had beaten Edward and Rose home. Edward owned a Silver Volvo, Rose owned a Red convertible, and my baby was a 2006 black convertible mustang. I loved my car more than I loved my old dog mickey. How I miss that dog. Anyways Edward just got in and glared at me and I just stuck my tongue out at him. He went straight to his piano. He started playing an unfamiliar

tune. It was lighter than all of the others he played in the passed, almost like a lullaby. I went upstairs to watch my brother play. I smiled and thought to Edward" Whose the girl Eddie" Edward turned and said" Isabella Swan" Wow I thought to myself "I never thought he would give me an answer" I shrugged and went downstairs just as Rosalie walked in with her boyfriend of 4 years Emmett. He waved to me and I nodded in response. I quickly ran to my room to give them the privacy they deserve.

*45 minutes later*

" Alice" Esme called. I quickly put my book down and made my way to Esme.

She looked very happy for some reason unknown to me. She began to speak.

" Alice, the Cullens are coming to dinner tonight so we can meet Emmett's family, can you believe Rose and Emmett have been dating for 4 years and we haven't met Emmett's family yet." I smiled and nodded. I didn't really know Emmett since I just moved to Forks.

Jasper's POV

*Same time as when Alice's POV ended *

" Jasper can you come down here for a minute" Carlisle called to me. I had been deep in thought until he had called. " Coming Carlisle" I informed him.

I made my way to where he was standing. " We are going to the Platts house to meet Rosalie's family." He said Well goody I have to be good to everyone and that means don't bring your IPOD, books, and change into appropriate clothes, meaning no black or green. Well he didn't say anything so I'll just keep my clothes from right now on. " Come on Jasper it's time to go" My adopted sister and best friend Bella called from downstairs. Bella was a lot like me. She wore the same clothes, listened to the same music, and likes to read too. Even though she's only 17 she's pretty cool. I told Carlisle I was going to follow him in my car. Aw my car. I own a Silver Chevrolet Camaro Chroma. It's my baby. Yeah I know that sounds weird but come on you gotta love the Camaro. I got my keys and was in my car and on the rode. We pulled up to the Platt house or I should mansion. This joint was huge. The outside had a bizarre look to it. Charlie knocked on the door and a motherly looking figure opened the door. She had caramel hair and brown eyes. I saw Carlisle staring at her. Wow Carlisle never stares at women. He has plenty of offers at the hospital from young single nurses, but he's turned them all down. I'm happy for Carlisle he deserves it. I saw the boy Edward from Gym looking at Bella , and Bella looking back. Wow that's weird. I didn't know Bella had a thing for Edward Cullen. Esme Platt invited us in while still staring at Carlisle. I walked in and saw that the inside of the house was just as brilliant as the outside. Esme gave us a tour and she came to the last door on the left on the third floor. She opened it to reveal the cute girl from my History class. She had a glazed look in her eyes and was drawing something on a sketch pad. I felt her emotions. She was disappointed in herself and lonely. Hmm. Oh I should explain my gift. I'm an empath. Her room was similar to mine and Bella's. The walls were black and a dark purple the bed the same and paramore, evanescence, and slip knot posters covered the walls. My favorite bands as well. Alice noticed us staring and slammed the door in our faces. Esme looked at us. Her emotions were sad and a hint of regret. She quickly apologized to us as we made our way downstairs to her kitchen and sat there in silence until she announced that it was time for dinner. I looked over at Edward and said " Hey man who's the girl in the room upstairs" He looked at me and said " My cousin Alice from Mississippi" Or in my head known as the cutie in school. The face had a name. Alice. Such a beautiful name for a beautiful girl I thought to myself myself. Edward looked at me weirdly. Hm whats up with him he hasn't spoken to me a day in my life weird.

APOV

Wow I can't believe Esme let them spy on me like that. I think I hurt Esme's feelings. The sketch I was drawing when Esme came In was her crying to that Carlisle dude that she tries to make me like her, but she thinks I don't like her. I love Esme, she's awesome, and I am truly grateful for everything she has done for me. I'll go talk to her.

" Esme can I come in" I said quietly. I heard a mumbled yes and what I saw when I entered brought tears to my eyes. Esme was sitting there on her floor with doctor Carlisle Cullen. Her face was red with tears. Dr. Cullen figured it was time to let me talk with Esme, so he quickly mumbled a goodbye to Esme and nodded to me as he exited the room. I could tell he didn't like me. Probably due to how I hurt Esme. I think he likes her and she likes him. I don't think, I know. I had a vision.

I sat down next to Esme and she just started talking. She said she hoped I felt welcome and sorry if she had upset me. I reassured it was just because I was in the middle of a very sad vision. It was the scene That I walked into. Carlisle holding Esme while she cried. It was sad and sweet at the same time. They both deserve each other. From what Rosalie told me the doctor was kind and compassionate. He has never had a wife and he adopted all of the children from either abusive homes or neglected families. He was really sweet to do that for all of those kids. As was Esme. See our mother of sorts wasn't always the woman we know now. When Esme was 18 she was married off by her parents. Her parents pick a reasonable( or so they thought)and wealthy man named Charles Evenson. The first couple months of there marriage were complete bliss , but after that it was like hell for Esme. He used to beat her every night until she finally alerted the police when he had murdered there first and only son. Now Esme is unable to carry children. So she adopted. First was Edward, then Rosalie, and now me. I woke out of my little spaced out thing to find Esme getting up. She motioned for me to follow then said dinner was almost done. I sat down and greeted everyone with an affectionate smile. I looked at Jasper as he started talking to Bella, I think that was her name quietly. He looked over at me and smiled. I was so caught up in his eyes that I didn't see him walk over. He sat down next to me on the floor cross-legged. He turned his IPOD on and gave me a headphone. I smiled and took it.

JPOV

" Hey Bells" I said to Bella. She nodded in response.

" What's wrong" I asked She turned around and started just talking about how she liked Edward Cullen and he is oblivious. I saw Edward frown from across the room and I don't know why. Hm. Does he have like super hearing or something? Whatever, I don't care. I have bigger problems. I looked over at Bella. " Bells are you okay, why are you talking about Cullen anyways you have never said two words to the guy" She looked at me hurt clear in her eyes. " I talked to him all biology class when he got switched to my advanced placement class. I like him he understands me. He understands what we are going through Jazz. Please trust the guy" I looked at her and nodded. She smiled and quickly while no one else was looking hugged me. I smiled and we stopped hugging as Esme came into the room with Carlisle in tow. I smiled at them both and Carlisle stood there shocked while Esme smiled back.

I nodded at her and she said " Dinner's on the table" We all went to the dining room and saw a feast layed out before us. Steaks, corn on the cob, mashed potato's, steak fries, salad, and carrots. Yummy. We all sat down and us Cullen's began to dig in before we noticed the Platt's not eating. They were looking at us all funny. Esme finally spoke while frowning at Carlisle" We like to say grace" Our mouths formed O's and we quickly apologized. Esme said grace and we finally started to eat. I noticed that Esme and Carlisle didn't talk at all to each other during dinner. That made me frown. Could the grace thing have been a deal breaker. I noticed on my right Edward frowned. What is wrong with that kid.

Suddenly Alice froze. She couldn't move. Carlisle got up from his chair at the head of the table and went to go check her pulse. Esme,Edward,and Rosalie were perfectly calm. They were watching Carlisle as if he was a lunatic. My siblings and I were watching them as if they were crazy. Suddenly Alice woke up as if you could say that. Carlisle looked at her and spoke in his doctor voice " Alice are you okay" She nodded slightly dazed. Then she looked a Esme. " The grace thing can not be a deal breaker for you two they can learn" Esme nodded and Carlisle returned to the head of the table looking at Alice every five minutes. Finally dinner was over and Esme and Carlisle cleared away the dishes. Alice went to talk to Edward and then came over to me. " Do you like movies" She asked randomly.

"It depends on the movie" I said smiling down at her. She blushed. She whispered in my ear " I like the ones where you get to jump in the guys arms because your so scared. " My eyes widened. Did she like me or was she sending mix signals. Hm something to think about. Then she walked away to talk to Edward.

APOV

When I walked over to Edward he gave me the look. " What Edward" I thought to him. He looked at me and whispered " Stop sending the guy mixed signals" I looked over at him and thought " I'm not sending him mixed signals" Then I walked up to my room. Why would Edward think I'm sending the kid mixed signals? I'm not. I'm just talking to him, Or was I? That's something to think about.

I walked down to check my email. Only one. From Cynthia. Oh Cynthia is my sister who is now in the foster care system.

Dear Ali,

Hey sister whats up. Boy do I have stories to tell, but they can wait. I miss you so much it's not even funny. How's life with Aunty Esme? I want to here all about it. I miss you sooooo much

Love

Cyn

P.S. Did you meet a guy wait of course not this is you we are talking about

Good Old Cynthia always knows how to brighten my day up. What should I tell her, I really like a guy but I'm sending him mixed signals and he doesn't like to talk. No I will tell Cyn that I like a guy but he's different.

Dear Cyn,

I miss you kid. How's The Dawsons. Last time we talked you said they sucked.

Has that changed? Probably you change your mind more than a 5 year old at a restaurant. Haha. Anyways there is a guy for once. Wow shocked right yeah me to. He is different though like me. I think he's shy. He's Rosalie's boyfriend's adopted brother. What a mouthful I know. His names Jasper. He has a Southern accent when he talks. Only a little bit though. He has honey blonde hair and gorgeous blue eyes. As far as I can tell his favorite colors are Black and Green. He brings his book everywhere. I've only known the guy 1 day and I already like him. That's bad real bad Cyn. Enough about me, how about u. Any boy problems in Cynthia world. Email me when you have a chance.

Love Always,

Ali

Just thinking about Cynthia has brought tears to my eyes. I miss her so much. There is only a 2 year age difference between us. I then heard a knock on my door. I quickly wiped the tears from my eyes and walked over to the door. Esme was there. "Alice our guests are leaving." I looked at her and nodded " Okay Esme I'll be down in a second" She nodded and walked downstairs. I walked downstairs to find the Cullens standing in the doorway waiting to say goodbye. I waved bye to everyone and gave a very subtle wink to Jasper which he returned. They walked out the door and left and I went to go watch t.v.

JPOV

We all walked out the door and got into our cars. I turned on slipknot and rocked out in my car. We got home and Emmett turned on baseball. Mariners versus RedSox. Oh God another loss for the Mariners. Even I follow baseball. We Cullens play baseball all the time. We love to play. I walked over to Carlisle and asked him if we could invite the Platts to a game. We are going to play tomorrow in our clearing in the back of our house. He agreed rather happily and ran to go call Esme and I mean ran. He's in love with a woman he just met. He deserves it though. I smiled thinking that I would see Alice tomorrow. I went up to my room and opened my email up. I got one from that Maria Sanchez who has a crush on me. The same old stuff. Wanna go out to dinner,come study with me, go see a movie. I deleted the email and saw one from someone called used2bpixie. I opened the email and saw this.

(The Email)

Dear Jasper,

Hey, It's me Alice. I know you wouldn't have been able to figure that out because of my email address. I wanted to know if you wanted to come to the library with me tomorrow at noon before the baseball game. Email me back.

Sincerely,

Alice

Oh wow. What should I say. I mean of course I want to but what does this mean, does she actually like me? No probably not. She just wants to be friendly that's all getting to know her sister's boyfriend's family. She's probably talking to Bella about music and Carlisle about medicine. Sure.

(Jasper's Email Back To Alice)

Dear Alice,

Sure I would like to go with you. I'll pick you up at 11:45 tomorrow afternoon.

Sincerely

Jasper at Rock10102

APOV

I just finished checking my email and got one from Jasper saying that he would go to the library with me. Good I can get to know him and see if he is one of those wannabe goth people that just like the colors. Gosh I hate people like that. I have a reason for me being the way I am. I turned off my laptop and went downstairs to Esme who was in pajamas with Rosalie hooking up the D.V.D. Player to the flat screen. Rosalie waved me and told me to get my pajamas on. I picked out my black and pink pajamas. Rosalie was wearing pink shorts and a pink t shirt. Esme was wearing a brown set. We decided to watch Eclipse. ( Lol) he human boy falls in love with a vampire girl and a female werewolf is in love with the human boy. We all fell asleep and I was dreaming of Jasper. In the dream we were sitting in a field. We looked different and older than we do now. There was a blonde haired boy and a black haired girl. The girl had Jasper's eyes and the boy had mine. I woke up as my alarm clock started ringing. Oh Boy.

JPOV

I woke up at 11:00 and jumped in the shower. I looked in my closet for what seemed like hours and decided on black jeans and an ACDC shirt. I looked at my watch 11:30. okay stay cool you have to leave now if you want to make it to Alice's at 11:45. I waved bye to Bella and Emmett and jumped in my car. I was going over the speed limit for sure. I looked at my watch as I drove into Alice's driveway. 11:43. Okay good just in time. I waited in my car for a minute. When the clock said 11:44 I got out and knocked on the door and waited anxiously for that beautiful goth girl.