Author's note: This is my first attempt at a fanfic, so I'd love reviews. The idea revolves around the idea of Six Degrees of separation, and how we all meet people through people we know. Six Degrees of Separation refers to the idea that, if a person is one step away from each person they know and two steps away from each person who is known by one of the people they know, then everyone is at most six steps away from any other person on Earth

Disclaimer: I own nothing than the plot idea. No claim on characters or anything else.

APOV

I watched her enter the bookstore across the street, but before reaching the door she stumbled and tripped herself, launching her towards the parking meter. I couldn't help myself but giggle. This definitely wasn't the first time that's happened. She was a pretty girl, clumsy but endearing, and having seen her visit the bookstore twice a week for the past month, I felt like we could be great friends. If only she would cross the road and come into this store.

"Alice!"

I was immediately pulled back from my thoughts, and turned to look at the person calling me.

"How can I help you?" I smiled, plastering a fake but sweetening smile.

"Alice dear. I really need the perfect dress to go to that hospital charity ball happening next weekend. Could you help me pick the right dress?" Her nasal voice was a real turn-off. I looked up at the face of Lauren Mallory. She was the daughter of one of the Board of Directors at the hospital, and from what I gathered as she prattled on, there was a certain young doctor she had her sights on. Edward.

"Sure Lauren, right this way." I let out a quick sigh, as I trudged to the back of the store to help her pick out clothes. This store was my baby, and I really shouldn't complain. Business was good, and I was designing my own clothes, but I really wanted to design for friends. It's too bad I don't really have any yet since I had only moved here a month and a half ago.

BPOV

I basked in the smell of musty books. I know it's not the usual welcoming smell, but I really did love this bookstore. Leah, the owner, was a kind individual, and welcomed me every time I came. She knew about my obsession with books, especially the classics, so she had gladly helped me hunt down precious first editions of some of the classics such as Wuthering Heights, Shakespearean texts and Jane Austen collections.

While I usually loved hanging around in the bookstore, I had to meet Jasper in the coffee shop around the corner in 15 minutes, so I quickly picked a couple of books of interest and headed to the checkout. Leah gave me a dazzling smile, as she saw me approach, and swiftly had my books rung up.

"Bella, you were awfully quick in choosing your books today."

I laughed. "Yes Leah. I'm going to meet Jasper at the coffee shop around the corner. Can't be late."

"Ah, I see. So, this Jasper. Is he a potential date?"

"Oh no, no! Jasper and I go way back. We're more of a brother-sister relationship. Nothing romantic."

"That's too bad. You are such a great catch, I wonder why you haven't been picked up by someone yet."

"Same goes to you too, Leah. Hasn't anyone caught your eye?"

"Haha, well… There are prospective crushes here and there, but I haven't really been back in the dating since I found out that Sam and my cousin Emily are getting engaged. It's still hard, you know. After all, Sam and I were so close, he admitted to me that he had thought about proposing to me." Leah had crinkled her brow, and I was silently kicking myself for bringing up such a painful topic.

"Don't worry Bella. I'm fine, really. It's just hard to be around family and see them all congratulate the two." Leah gave me a wistful smile. "But, Jacob has been a really great friend. He's been really supportive, and Seth, you know my younger brother, he's been there for me too. I really can't complain all that much."

"I'm sorry to hear about that, Leah. You're a great person, I'm sure you'll find someone who truly appreciates you." I smiled, as I picked up the books and headed towards the door.

"Thanks Bella, have fun at your coffee date!"

I gave her one last smile as I pushed the door open and heard the bell clang as it shut behind me.

JPOV

I was waiting for Bella at the coffee shop. We had known each other since Middle school, and Charlie had given me the talk, asking me to watch over Bella once we had both moved to work in Seattle. Charlie, Bella's father, was chief of police down in Forks. Bella had always been like a little sister to me, and I wanted as much as Charlie for her to be safe and happy. All in all, Bella seemed to be doing pretty well. She worked as a columnist for the local paper, and I worked as a Historian in the public library. We would meet up every two or three weeks for coffee to catch up, and update each other on our lives.

I ran my hand threw my hair. This week had been a busy week. My car had broken down, and I had to send it to a mechanic shop to get it checked out and figure out the problem. I asked around and was referred to RH Mechanics. I felt a bit ashamed to say that I was surprised the mechanic shop was run by a woman, Rosalie Hale. However, after the initial shock, I could tell she knew what she was doing, and my car was in good hands.

She seemed like a nice enough person. She was for the lack of a better word, stunning. Maybe that was even an understatement. She had the looks and the smarts to knock the socks off any guy, but during our short conversation I found out she didn't have that much luck in the dating department. I knew I definitely wasn't interested or anything, because talking with her reminded me of talking with Bella. I guess she brought out the brotherly side of me again, though Rose, as she preferred to be called, could definitely hold her own.

"Jasper."

I was brought out of my thoughts and looked up to see a smiling Bella. "I hope I haven't kept you waiting too long." She slid into the chair next to me.

"Nah, I just got here. Did you order anything to drink?"

"Yeah, I'm waiting for them to call me." At that moment, Bella turned to hear her name called, and she skipped over to get her coffee, before returning over.

"So Jasper, I was wondering if you knew about that hospital charity ball next weekend?"

I raised an eyebrow. Bella wasn't normally interested in these types of events. "Yeah, I heard about that. I got an invitation as a representative of the library. Apparently part of the donation will be helping build the Medical Sciences section. Why, what about it?"

"Oh, nothing really. I was asked if I'd like to cover the event. You know, write up something about the event in the newspaper, and I was wondering if you were going."

"Yeah, I get to bring a date, but if you're going as the newspaper correspondent, I guess I'll have to find someone else." I flashed Bella a smile. "So, do you get to bring a date?"

"Oh come on Jasper. Even if I could, who would I bring?"

"Hm, how about Emmett?"

"Emmett? I don't know. Emmett's covering the Auto expo in town. I'm not sure I'd be able to pry him away from his shiny toys. You know how obsessed he is with cars."

"Aww come on. Emmett would gladly go with you, if not to keep away the creeps."

"Yeah, but Emmett keeps all guys away. It seems to be that all the guys around me, except for you, are creeps by his standard."

"Hey, I can't say I disagree with him, Bells." I smirked.

"Alright, fine fine. If I do go, I'll probably ask Emmett. It's a good thing you two hit it off. I can't imagine how much of a pain it'd be if you two wouldn't get along."

"We know you love us, Bells. Anyway, I have to pick up a gift for Aunt Esme. I was thinking some fashion accessories, like a scarf or something. What do you think?"

"Yeah, that sounds great. There's actually a really nice fashion store across the bookstore Leah owns. I've never been in there, but the designs on display are really great. I think it's called Pixie Creations. You should definitely check it out."

"Sounds like a plan. Are you coming with me Bells?"

"Sure." We got up and headed towards the exit, lightly joking as we rounded the corner and headed towards the store.

A/N: Hope you all like this. The next chapter will be Rosalie, Edward and Emmett's POV. Please review!