I leaned casually against the door frame to the living room, watching with fascination at my little pixie skipping about carrying a box full to the brim with pale pink roses. Her pale face was alight with excitement and her lips were pulled up into an enthusiastic smile. Watching her elegance I still couldn't believe that I deserved this angel. After all the wrongs I committed in the past and after all the pain that I put her through, how could I be so blessed to have her love me back. Alice glanced at me, her topaz eyes bright.

'You look dazed Jasper' she stated, her melodic voice causing me to unintentionally smile gently.

'I'll just never get used to you Alice'

She smiled angelically and blew me a kiss before staggering up the hallway with the box.

A voice echoed from the garage

'Ah Jazz! You're so cute and sweet. But could you please try tone it down?' came Edward's exasperated voice.

I rolled my eyes and sighed heavily. My mind did drift to Alice a lot and it must bother Edward. I was certain however, that his was equally as preoccupied with Bella.

'I'll try' I mumbled.

Alice was my rock, my soul mate, my reason for being. She was the sole reason why I tried so desperately to fit in within the family. I loved my siblings very much but without Alice I'd be nothing.

Her enthusiasm, patience and kindness to me was what made me capable to face each new day. She lit up my darkness those many years ago in a lonely bar in Philadelphia Smiling to myself I strolled towards the kitchen. Alice had transformed the hallway into a pale pink and silver ensemble. Bella was sure to hate it. Even Edward's piano hadn't escaped notice as a pink cake and crystal plates were neatly arranged on the lid. Alice will be Alice and I wouldn't have her any other way. Coming into the kitchen, I spied her in the corner starting to stagger under the pile of heavy books she held in her arms.

'Jazz!' she squealed.

I rushed forward and gently caught her waist with one hand, lifting the pile of books onto the counter with the other.

'You really should take it easy' I whispered gently into her ear.

'But we're running out of time!' she replied, trembling slightly.

I rested my lips of her cold cheekbone, exhaling gently.

'Love, Edward hasn't even left yet'

I felt her small frame shiver as she sighed and she took my hand gently.

I lowered her head to kiss her gently on the cheek. A roar of an engine came from the garage.

'Oh that's Edward gone!' exclaimed Alice

'He'll be back in sixteen minutes'

I rolled my eyes and stroked the back of her thin hand with my fingertips, trying to calm her down. I felt her breathing slow as she reacted to my talent.

'That was unnecessary Jasper' she breathed

'Untrue. Alice you are going to collapse one of these days. I can feel your emotions and you're going to get stressed sooner or later.'

Alice laughed lightly, tightened her grip on my hand and towed me back into the hall, thrusting a pile of balloons into my other arm.

'You, stick these up' she chuckled.

'Why me?'

'..because I'm 4'10'' and you're 6'3'''

I sighed and kissed her softly on the cheek. Alice smiled gently and hugged my waist before skipping back into the kitchen singing at the top of her voice. I laughed and began the task that my angel had left me.

The whole family stood in the hallway, Carlisle tall and professional lingered in the back stroking Esme's hand softly. Rose and Emmett stood a bit away. I glanced at Rose, she was tense. Her perfect lips pressed into a thin line and the disapproval radiating from her was making me feel uncomfortable. It was in dire contrast to what came from Emmett. He was positively giddy with excitement and no doubt ready to laugh at Bella's human antics. Perched in front was Alice, she stood small and dainty her teeth glistening in a wide smile. I couldn't help but grin, she just looked so cute! She was childlike in the way she stood on the balls of her feet watching the door with building excitement. I considered trying to calm her but thought the better of it as she shot me a warning glare. One step ahead of me as always. The purr off the Volvo was soon heard in the distance.

'Ooooh! They're coming!' squealed Alice!

I stepped back naturally and leaned against the banister of the stairs. In my days spent with Bella in Phoenix I had grown used to being so close to her…but when I was allowed to get desensitised the gruelling task began again so I considered it wise to keep a distance. Alice smiled in encouragement at me and I couldn't help but feel more confident.

'Ten seconds' she murmured.