I looked around at everyone. Emmett had Rosalie. Carlisle had Esme. Edward had Bella. And I had Jasper. But I knew something terrible was going to happen. Very soon. The vision I had about 3 days ago scared me.
The vision 3 days previous...
Darkness. Nothing but darkness. I looked around. No one around to save me. I screamed. No one around to hear me. I'd die soon if someone doesn't save me. Where's Jasper?
It took all my strength to block my mind from Edward, who annoyingly checks up on everyone every second. I envy Bella. But I couldn't disguise my emotions from Jasper. He kept looking at me with eyes full of worry and a hint of fear. He obviously knew that whatever I wasn't telling him is majorly huge to me. The suspense would kill him soon enough and he'd ask me sometime about it.
"Alice?" Jasper asked with caution.
I looked up from the trance I was in. "Yes?"
"Could I talk to you for a second?" he asked.
This was it. I knew he was going to ask me within a few seconds. My voice didn't reach my lips so I just nodded and followed him out of the living room. My first mistake. I let my mind slip and recalled the vision I had. Before I got out the door, I heard Edward gasp and his eyes widen. I just continued to walk.
Jasper led me into the forest and then we set off in a run. We flew past the trees with great speed. Jasper held my hand as we ran. I could feel his intense stare on my face but refused to meet his worrysome eyes. After what seemed like an hour of running, we stopped at an open clearing, far away from the Cullen house where no one could hear us. I just sat on the damp grass; not caring if I ruined my designer dress. I didn't care about anything but Jasper and my family right now. Jasper quietly sat next to me and gently laid his hand on my knee.
"I know something has been bothering you, Alice." he began.
I didn't confirm or deny it. My voice was lost as I engulfed my brain with my vision, trying to hard to figure out what it meant.
He sensed my uncomfortable hesistation, but continued, "I've been going crazy for the past few days not knowing what caused you so much pain and worrying." My emotions colored his tone.
Finally, I was able to reach my voice, "Yes, something has been bothering me." I looked into his golden eyes for the first time since he called me out. "I'm so scared."
Jasper picked my tiny form up and placed me on his lap. His arms constricted around me like he would never let go and kissed the top of my head. His chin rested on my head.
"What scares you?"
I leaned on his shoulder. "A vision I had 3 days ago. All I could see was me, surrounded by black darkness and no matter how hard I screamed, no one heard me. No one knew where I was. I would die soon and all I kept thinking of was you."
Jasper's eyes widened with understanding and pain. "I will never let anything happen to you, Alice. I would die before something does."
He twirled me around and crushed his lips against mine. I sighed heavily. He was missing the point.
"You misunderstand, Jasper. I'm not scared of what will happen to me, I'm scared for you. And our family. If I die, what will happen to you and them?" I could feel a dry sob creeping up my throat.
Jasper sighed. "I won't let you die so you never have to worry about that. I love you, Alice, and I will protect you with my life."
"I love you too."
That was all I could say now. He kissed me once more then we both got up. Hand in hand, we ran back to the Cullen house.