Chapter 2
"Edward, what's up with the sad face?" Alice asked tossing the ball at me. I caught it easily and tossed it back with a shrug.
"Not sad necessarily, just overtly distracted I guess." She rolled her eyes and tossed the ball back. The set had crewmembers working all around us and this was one of the few moments of peace I got. I caught the ball and decided it was worth a shot.
"Alice," I paused debating if I really wanted to open this can of worms with my sister. "how did you know Jasper was the one?" She didn't even bother to catch the ball. She just batted it away in one smooth motion and marched towards me. Her hair was short and spiked and her slender features moved in a dance like motion with every move she made. She pointed towards my trailer with a quick glance over her shoulder before starting to push me in that direction. I regretted opening the can already.
"I can walk you know!" I protested as she pushed my shoulder again.
"Then move it!" Her green eyes flashed like an eagle's before it claimed its prey. We clamored up the steps and she shoved me into a chair. She sat across from me and waited for my irritation to pass.
"Edward… explain."
"Explain what Alice?"
"Explain who, when, where and what the hell happened."
"It was just a question Alice!" She scoffed and stood up to pace up and down the tiny hall of the trailor.
"You haven't been studying as much. You look lost all the time. You say you are distracted and now you question me about me feelings for Jasper. Who is she Edward?" Alice turned to face me, hands on her hips and a eyes of fury. It might have been intimidating from someone who wasn't 5'1 and petite.
"Why does there have to be someone? Can't I just be wondering?" I tried to keep my voice innocent but she just stared at me in disbelief.
"You don't wonder, ponder, debate or consider Edward. So who is…"
Pounding came on the door and I couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief that was in tune with Alice's exasperated one. She threw the door open and Jasper entered and stopped just up the stairs. Rosalie and Emmett were right behind him.
Jasper gave Alice a kiss that made me almost green with envy and I noticed, with reluctance, that Rosalie was watching me. "Hey guys, what's up?" They were all here for a reason, might as well figure out what it was.
"We won't be able to finish today's script, anyway you two wanna join us for some lunch?" Jasper wasn't even looking at me as he talked, and Alice watched Jasper's mouth move as he spoke and she nodded enthusiastically.
"Yummy. Where at Jazz?" He tilted her chin up towards his face and smiled down at her.
"We were thinking that diner off the walk, what was it called again?"
"Magistrate's?" My voice sounded hopeful and Alice cast me a sideways glance. "I'm in. I am starving." I amended quickly. Emmett's jaw dropped in surprise and Rosalie's eyes just about popped out of her head.
"You sure you don't have to study or something?" Jasper asked skeptically. I shook my head at him while avoiding Alice's perceptive glare .
"I gotta eat. Might as well go with you guys. Plus, you know I love that place." I stood up and grabbed my jacket off a chair. "Let's go!" Alice immediately stepped into my path and looked back at Jasper.
"Hold up, I was talking to Edward about something important. Can we get a minute?"
"Uh yea? Anything I should be worried bout?" Jasper's eyes passed between the two of us.
"Not that I can think of." Alice stood up on her tippy toes to kiss him. Once they were all outside she turned on me.
"Don't think that this is the end of this conversation Edward. I will find out. You might as well tell me!"
"It's not as fun that way."
"I'm your sister, we shouldn't have secrets!"
"You're my twin, you should be happy with everything else we share."
"This conversation isn't finished Edward!" I gave her my best smile and felt sorry for the determination that set in her eyes.
"I hope you enjoy talking to yourself then."
"What do you mean?"
"Because I'm done talking about it." I ushered her out the door, with a half smile. Maybe I'd figure this out on my own.