You Found Me
Author's Note: So, Okay, I've only written a few stories, and have deleted most of them now. I've moved on from my Buffy/Angel days. I'm more into Twilight now. And, even more recently, into the Jasper/Bella pairing. I find it interesting. I'm still a huge Edward/Bella gal,but I'd like to try something with this. So, keep in mind, this is my first Twilight fic at all, so be gentle. If anyone would like to be a Beta, please let me know.
This is A/U. These characters are not mine, and never will be. Just borrowing them to make my own story. The characters and backstory of them belong to Stephenie Meyer. The song, I may or may not use later but that the title came from is You Found Me by The Fray.
Reviews are always welcome, but be nice okay? Isn't this for fun?
"Really, Alice? Is that necessary?" I questioned.
"Bella, just do it. Okay? It's not going to hurt you to just get dressed up nicely for this. We are celebrating!" Alice replied.
This was just great. I was in Alice's room, watching as she dolled me up for the evening.
"You're saying I don't normally dress nicely?" I asked. She giggled slightly, continuing her task at hand. I rolled my eyes. What would I do without my little pixie friend?
Alice Cullen was my best friend. We've been pretty much inseparable since our freshmen year of college. We are now getting ready to graduate and she wanted to celebrate my getting a job as a writer with the Metro Seattle Newspaper, after graduation. We lived together in our town home just off campus. Any time she got the opportunity to do my hair and dress me up like I was her doll, she did. I knew this would be a long night.
"When are we supposed to be there?" I asked.
"By 7. Now, just relax, or I'm never going to be able to finish!!" she exclaimed.
I looked at my watch. Great, it's 4:45. I've got a lot to endure. I did as she asked, knowing if I just let her do her thing, the night would go smoothly.
Alice used these opportunities to practice for opening her own boutique. She was an amazing designer and did an amazing job styling outfits and hair. Her business major would do her well when opening her own place.
I sighed, hoping she would hurry up. I wasn't the type of girl to get dolled up every time I left the house. I was more than happy to throw my hair up in a messy bun and leave in my sweats and a sweatshirt.
"Is Edward picking us up?" I asked, curious as to when I'd finally get to see him. Edward Cullen, Alice's brother, was a med student at the med school on our campus. We'd been dating since freshmen year. He had been so busy lately with exams, we hadn't got to see each other much in the last few months.
"Patience, Bella. Yes, he'll be here with Emmett and Rosalie around 6:45." Alice replied, apply hairspray to the loose curls she'd made with my hair. Emmett Cullen, was Alice and Edward's older brother. He was working as a sports writer for the Metro Seattle paper and helped me get my job. He wanted to take all of us out tonight and celebrate. Rosalie Hale was his fiancée.
"I think they are bringing someone with them. Rose's older brother. Jasper, I think?" Alice said, setting down the can of hairspray and starting on my make up.
"I didn't know Rose had a brother,"
"Yeah, he's from LA. He's up here looking for a job as a history teacher or something. I think Rosalie is trying to set me up with him," Alice chuckled. Alice was one of the most independent women I knew. She hadn't dated for quite awhile, and I was beginning to think she liked it that way. Even though, I knew she hated being the 5th wheel when we all went out.
Ever since starting college, it had always been Alice, Edward, Emmett and I. We were so close. I even went home with them during the holidays. Both of my parents had passed away in a car crash my first semester freshmen year of college. Without Alice, Edward, and Emmett, I'd be so lost. I owed them a lot.
When my eyes started to get watery, Alice lifted my face to look at her.
"No tears tonight, Bella. They love you. You know that. They want you to be happy." Alice simply said in a soothing voice. Every now and then, I get misty eyed and have to be brought back to the now. I miss them and love them with every fiber of my being, but I can't remain stuck in the past and guilt. I nearly killed me.
I took a deep breath and let it out. I smiled at Alice slightly as she began to get back to work.
"So, have you and Edward talked about..ya know?" Alice pryed.
"About the sex or about moving in together?" I asked.
"Either," she smiled.
"Well, I don't think that either is going to happen," I grumbled. I love Edward. So very much. But, he is very old fashioned. He believes we should wait for marriage before having sex and before moving in together. I, on the other hand, am ready to both. We're kind of at a stalemate in our relationship and it's causing some tension at times.
Alice just smiled. But, I noticed it wasn't her normal smile. "What's going on? What do you know?" I asked, curious as to what that sly grin was for.
"Not a thing. I am just amused," Alice replied. Although she may not be in a relationship, she sure gets more action than I do. Lucky.
"Laugh it up," I replied smartly.
"All done!!" Alice exclaimed. "I'm going to get ready. DO NOT mess up my hard work!!"
As she shut the door, I allowed myself to look in the mirror. She did an amazing job, if I may say so myself. My hair was perfect. I have long brown/reddish hair that she curled at the ends and left them wavy. She put on just the right about of blush, eyeliner, and eye shadow to accentuate my already pale skin. She kept it simple, which I'm definitely going to have to thank her for. I put on some clear gloss and went to the bed to look at what she picked out for me to wear. No sweatpants were with this ensemble. She laid out a black ¾ length sleeve boat neck shirt with a jean skirt that was a little high than I normally like. But what the hell right? I grabbed the low-heeled thigh high black leather boots she laid out and put them on. See, I'm a klutzy individual. If I wear heels too high, I'm screwed. I usually end up either bleeding or in the hospital with the high heels her and Rosalie choose to wear.
We were ready to go about ten minutes later. As I was coming out of my bed room, there was a knock at the door.
"I'll get it Alice," I called, as she was putting the finishing touches on her gloss which already looked perfect.
I opened the door and saw Emmett and Rosalie, but no Edward. My slight anger began rising. "Hey guys, where's Edward?" I asked, letting them into our apartment.
"He's going to have to meet us down there. He had to stay late at the clinic," Emmett said, giving me a sympathetic smile. He knew how important it was for Edward and I to see each other tonight and spend some time together. Every one had noticed how we had been drifting apart lately.
I sighed. "Well, are we ready?" I asked, not wanting to talk about it further.
We arrived at the club and I was getting slightly more agitated as I did not see Edward there. I know I shouldn't be upset. He was working so hard on something he loved so much. But, it was difficult being a relationship this long and having for the last few months to talk to each other through voicemail. I took a deep breath and got out of Alice's shiny yellow Porsche. She says it's her baby, I say it was an impulse buy. We met up with Rosalie and Emmett at the door and went in. I noticed some blondish brown haired guy waving, and it looked to be he was waving at us.
"Alice, who is that?" I asked, wondering if I was hallucinating.
"Rosalie, I think that's for you," Alice said, pointing out the guy to her.
Rosalie immediately perked up and ran towards the guy. Emmett smiled and followed.
"Must be her brother," I mumbled. Alice looped her arm through mine and we made out way to the table.
"I'm so happy to see you, Jazz," Rosalie said. "These are my friends, Bella and Alice. Alice is Emmett's little sister. Their other brother should be here shortly,"
"Pleasure to meet you," Jasper said, extending his hand to me first. I smiled politely and took his hand. Jasper smiled back and moved onto Alice and then Emmett.
"Definitely not my type," Alice said, grabbing my arm again and dragging me to the bar. I could feel eyes on me, and turned around to see Jasper back at me, a slight smile on his face. I reddened slightly, and faced Alice who had stopped us at the bar for our first round of drinks. We ordered our usual, her a cosmo and me a beer, and the drinks for everyone else. We brought them back and Jasper pulled out the chairs for me and Alice. What a contrast between the Hale siblings. Rosalie was gorgeous and blunt and open. Jasper was gorgeous as well, but quiet and polite.
"Jazz, she's taken, and Alice isn't a relationship kinda gal," Rosalie said, making both Alice and I look at her funny. "What?"
Jasper just smiled and went back into conversation with Emmett. Alice and Rosalie were in deep conversation about Alice's idea for a fall line. I sighed and checked my phone. 1 new text.
"Hey, love. I'm almost done here and I miss you!! Can't wait to see you," Edward's text message said. I smiled, feeling slightly better and joined the boys conversation about sports. I had no ability to play whatsoever. Klutzy. But, I do enjoy watching basket ball and hockey.
"I picked UNC to be dropped by Memphis," Emmett said, taking a drink of his beer.
"UNC by 10 over Memphis," Jasper said, taking a drink of his jack and coke.
"I think it might be a rough run for UNC, but that's who I'm holding out hope for," I said.
They both looked at me. Emmett gave me a pat on the back. "Well, keep dreamin' kid," he laughed. "They barely won to make it to the Sweet 16."
I shrugged, knowing my bracket was doing pretty good so far.
"Alright you three, quit talking sports. Emmett, come dance with me," Rosalie said, grabbing his hand.
"I love this woman," Emmett said following happily.
"I need to go freshen up and check this place out for some candidates," Alice said, winking at me. I knew she was checking to see who she'd be taking home tonight.
"Well, that's interesting," Jasper said, holding his drink up. "I hear a congratulations is in order?"
I raised my drink to meet his. "New job as a writer." I took a big drink, finishing off my first of the night. I got up to get another and Jasper grabbed my arm.
"Let me," he smiled and went to the bar. I watched as he charmed the bar tender and politely turned down a highly intoxicated female practically throwing herself at him. I watched, enthralled. I shook my head, knowing I should not have any thoughts about someone, especially my best friend's girlfriend's brother. Who was very hot. Bad idea. I turned my focus to my phone, seeing no missed calls or messages.
Jasper set down my beer in front of me and took a seat next to me.
"So, I, uhh, hear you're a history teacher?" I stumbled, seeing for the first time tonight, his gorgeous brown eyes.
Jasper smiled again, a slight smirk, and looked down. Damn, what a cute smile. Wait? Did he just say something?
"I'm sorry, what was that?" I asked, knowing I'd been caught staring.
"Yes. I'm looking to work at private school in Seattle," he chuckled, turning slightly red.
"What time frame of history do you enjoy?" I asked leaning in as well, being that it was so loud in this place.
"I love Civil War times, all the way to today. Or yesterday, considering the topic is "history"," Jasper quipped.
I laughed. He was pretty cool to talk to, and not a bad looking guy.
My phone buzzed and I looked down, noticing a text message. I hurriedly looking at it, thinking it was Edward saying he was here. I was wrong. It was from Alice. "You good over there? I think I found a guy. Want me to come back?"
I replied: "Nah, I'm good. Just chattin' with Jasper. If you wanna go or whatever, go ahead, Edward is coming and he'll bring me home."
"Sorry," I looked to Jasper, feeling rude for being on my phone.
"Nah, don't worry about it," he said, finishing his second jack and coke. "Want another?" he asked noticing mine practically empty as well.
"Sure," I replied, seeing Alice had texted me back again. "I'm outta here. Found a cutie. Don't wait up!!"
I chuckled. Alice was adventurous, that's for sure.
The night continued on, Emmett and Rosalie only stopping every once in awhile to get drinks. Jasper and I continued talking, while I was getting buzzed.
"I don't have a ride hommmme," I found myself saying, not really realizing I'd been drinking so much.
"Who'd you ride with?" Jasper asked.
"Alice, who left awhile ago with another conquest," I giggled, then hiccupped. I continued giggling for a few more minutes. I noticed Jasper then checked his phone.
"Rosalie and Emmett left too. Guess we didn't even notice," he said, the alcohol not having much of an effect on him. Apparently, I'm the only light-weight.
"Shit," I cursed, and giggled again.
"Here, let me get you home," Jasper said, extending his hand to take mine. He helped me up and I stumbled into him slightly, and he caught me. Boy, this isn't good.
I quickly, not gracefully, pulled myself away and began to straighten myself. His hand were still on my hips, holding me steady.
"You okay?" he asked, looking honestly worried not amused.
"Uhh..umm..yea," I verbally stumbled, blushing for yet the tenth time in the last 30 seconds.
He led me towards the door, a hand hovering on my lower back, guiding me out the door. Where his hand was, I felt an electrical spark. Something I hadn't felt in a long time. We made it to the parking lot where I managed to make it to his car, with obvious help from him. He was about to open the door when I ran to the front of the car and to an open area of the parking lot and vomited. Violently. I felt someone grabbing my hair and rubbing my back soothingly. As I was finished, I stood straight up too quickly and regretted it. I felt back into my current favorite person who held my hair back. It was Jasper. He smelled so nice.
"You smell wonderful," I said, my face going into his neck.
"Thank you, sweetheart. Let me get you home, okay? You'll feel better once you get into bed. You just have to show me where you live okay?"
I grumbled something that even I couldn't comprehend and slid into the passenger seat of his jeep. Next thing I knew, we were pulling in front mine and Alice's home.
"Thanks Alice," I heard Jasper say into his phone as he opened the door and came around to my side of the car. He bent down and gently helped me out of the car.
"Whe—what time is it?" I asked, leaning into him as he led me to the door, which I noticed was open and had a small pixie standing in the doorway with a slight grin on her face.
"2 a.m." Jasper replied quietly. He helped me up the stairs and led me to Alice, who was still smirking.
"Thank you for bringing her home, Jasper," Alice said, helping me in.
"My pleasure," he said, squeezing my hand one last time and turning to go.
I released him and walked straight into the muscular chest of Edward. Oh shit.
"What is this Bella?" Edward asked, obviously agitated.
Now, I'm screwed.
AN: To be continued. Please tell me of any errors and/or if this is a sucky story. What do you wanna see happen next? Please review!!