MELTING MOON

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CHAPTER TWO

BEANIE KITTY

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My last class had ebbed on much to my utter annoyance and I had successfully resisted cussing out Jasper's sister after giving her his books. My slip was littered with my teachers' signatures.

"Bella!" I called, stuffing the slip back in my pocket as I weaved through the cluttered hall, dodging a random citizen with an arch of my back and a twirl. Bella smiled slightly as I fell in step beside her. "How do you do that?" She asked. I shrugged, "I've always been able to do that. Unlike you, my clumsiness comes in random spurts. You're just plain out uncoordinated."

"Thanks." Bella said, nodded with a small smile. I rolled my eyes and pointed in front of us, "Let us continue our journey to the office!" I said in an announcer voice. I grabbed Bella's arm and pranced throughout the hall and out of the building, heading straight to the office.

I threw out the door and stepped inside the warmth of the homey office, nearly pulled out my imaginary knife when I saw other brun from this morning. Bella had stopped behind me as well and we both stared at the creeper in front of us.

I jumped as the door opened behind us and I glanced behind me as a random girl walked and placed a note in the wire basket on the counter then walked back out. I turned back around to see the creeper glaring daggers at my sister. I felt anger boil inside chest, 'I'm the only person who may glare at Bella like so!' I thought, mentally sharpening my knife.

The brunette turned back to the woman at the desk, muttering out in a low voice, "Never mind, then, I can see that it's impossible. Thank you so much for your help." He then turned out his heel and shoved past Bella and me. My fist clenched as I shoved my slip in Bella's fear-frozen hands and barely caught the door before it shut.

"Hey, buddy!" I called, stomping out into the parking lot. The brun was already across the parking lot, getting ready to hop inside his Volvo. He didn't even bat an eyelid at me as he slammed his door shut. I sucked my cheeks in slightly as I dropped my book bag and picked up a rock, launching it at the shiny Volvo.

"FUCKING DICKWAD! LEARN SOME FUCKING MANNERS!" I yelled, the rock missing by a long shot. I glared at the speeding Volvo, "YOU OWE ME A HAPPY MEAL FOR THIS!"

My body relaxed as I tried to hold back a smile. I laughed and shook my head, holding out my hands and scrunching up my shoulders, "What the fudge is wrong with me?" I waved it off and picked my stuff up off the ground, tossing it over my shoulder as Bella walked out of the office. Her head was ducked down low with a troubled expression on her face.

I jogged to her and followed her silently to the truck, shoving my stuff inside and accidently slamming the door causing Bella and I to jump. I shifted and scooted beside her, wrapping an arm around her. Bella watched, silently, as I leaned in closer, a funny expression covering my face. "I like…" I whispered, in a low voice. "…grilled cheese sandwiches…" My sister smiled slightly and pushed me off of her.

"Why did you push me away?" I asked, dramatically. "Why you no love me anymore?!" Bella patted my head with an eye roll.

"Want me to drive?" I asked, not waiting for an answer. I crawled over Bella's lap, pushing her away and plopping awkwardly in the seat. "Gimme the keys, woman! I need some music!" Bella handed me the keys and jammed the in to the ignition, jumping when the engine roared to life. I stared at the wheel in horror, not sure if I would be able to drive something like…the hunk of shit. I was used to chilling in my (rather small) Dodge Neon or on my motorcycle.

"You know what…" I said, curling my lips inward. I looked at Bella and bobbed my head. "Maybe you should drive."

Bella sighed, "You're right. You'd probably get us killed before we even left the parking lot."

I did say 'chilling' in my car or motorcycle. I never said driving. I suck at driving. It was sad, sad life.

/O;\\

The next week or so passed slowly, much to my utter disappointment. Talking with Lizzi and Sammy only through cameras, letters, and pictures got old quick and I felt lonely, even in a crowded room. Lizzi and Sammy were such good friends and company and just understood me; Bella and the other members of my family, not so much. So, it was hard not really being able to get good advice for your problems.

I had noticed that Edward and Jasper had reappeared after Bella and my arriving. I, not really caring how long they were gone, paid no heed to it and ended up getting sick the next day (which I assumed was karma's was of saying I should care. Yeah, still not caring.).

I sneezed, almost dropping my sandwich off the room. My some cold was nothing much; just fever and sneezing. I had snuck up to the roof with my comforter and two grilled cheese sandwiches, happily escaping into my own little world with my iPod.

I dangled my legs over the edge as I hummed to myself. School had already let out and Bella said was going to be late because she had to run a few errands for Dad.

"Ugh…" I moaned as Call Me Maybe came on the radio. I paused for five seconds and started singing, "I threw a wish in the well. Don't ask me, I'll never tell. I looked at you as it fell and now you're in my way. I'd trade my so-"

"Ari? Is that you?" I jumped with a small gasp and dropped my sandwich, watching horrified as it tumbled to the ground. I slouched in despair and looked across the street as a figure jogging across it. I blinked a few times, my contacts fuzzing in and out slightly until I could make out the figure.

"Jasper, you bitch," I said, as he walked up the drive way. ", you made me drop my sandwich."

"I'm sorry, ma'am." He said, dipping his head. I laughed slightly, still pouting. "Apology accepted." Jasper smiled slightly and looked up at me as I took a sip of a juice pouch.

"May I ask why you're on the roof?" He asked. I looked at him, randomly noticing the beanie on his head and how he cocked his head slightly. "Well…I kinda got a little sick and snuck up on the roof while everyone was gone." I nodded my head as I spoke then patted the seat beside me and pointed beside me, "The ladder's right there if you would like to join me on this lovely rooftop."

"Are you sure?" He asked, tipping his head to the left slightly. I nodded, "If I wasn't sure, I wouldn't have offered, Kitty." Jasper rolled his butterscotch eyes and I watched him climb up the ladder, gracefully. In seconds, he was up the ladder and sitting beside me.

"So, whatcha ya doin' in the neighborhood?" I asked, taking a large sip from my juice pouch. "You live nearby by or something?" He shook his head, a loose curl swaying in his face. He reached in his messenger bag a small stack of papers. "I was volunteered to bring you your homework." I nodded and pulled my arm out from my blanket, grabbing the sheets and setting them beside me.

A silence fell over us and I interrupted it before it turned awkward. "Can I see your beanie?" I asked, pointing at the grey beanie on his head. Jasper raised an eyebrow and tugged the beanie off his head, handing it to me. I smiled and set it on my lap, using the hair tie on my wrist to shove my hair into a messy bun. I happily put the beanie on my head, tucking my hair inside and sending Kitty a cheeky smile. "You know you're never getting this beanie back, right?"

He shrugged, "I have at least twenty more at home." I smiled, "Even more the reason to keep your beanie. It's only fair since you made me drop my sandwich." Jasper smiled slightly and rolled his eyes. I pulled my flip flop off my foot and waved it away around as I spoke, "So, wanna go inside?" Jasper cocked his head slightly again. I smiled at the cute habit while he said, "I wouldn't want to intrude."

'I pretty sure you're not a rapist.' I thought, absentmindedly. "It's fine. I pretty sure you won't rape me. Plus," I said, poking his cheek. ", you have to make me a new sandwich."

Jasper sighed, "You're going to hold that against me for a while aren't you?" I nodded. "And please tell your brother that he owes me a Happy Meal for being a jerk." I said, grabbing my stuff and starting down the ladder.

"You're strange, ma'am." Jasper said, climbing down once I touched the ground. I smiled, "That is by far the nicest way anyone has called me strange." I pranced around the porch, Jasper following around.

I threw open the front door, holding it for Jasper. I sighed, delightfully, at the warm house. "Tutu! Here, kitty, kitty! Demon! George! I have someone for you to meet! Komma!" Scuffling hit my ears and my pets rushed into the hall. I smiled and waved for Jasper to follow me into the living room. I plopped down on the couch, using the armrest as a backrest.

"Jasper, this is my German Shepard, Demon. Demon, skaka." Demon barked and held out his paw. Jasper smiled, something I hadn't seen grace his lips. Jasper was quite the looker and, halle-freakin'-lujah, he wasn't full of himself and, honest to God, I do believe someone has taken everything I look for in a guy and put it in Jasper. Long hair but not too long, pale, gentlemen, and pretty eyes.

Jasper hesitated a second before shaking Demon's paw. Demon panted, happily, and dropped his paw, lying down under my area of the couch. George jumped on my lap and licked my hand. "Jasper, this is my Scottish terrier, George. George, skaka." George barked and held out his paw and Jasper and George shook.

George claimed my lap as Tuna claimed the part of the couch by my head. I smiled and pointed at Tuna, "And this is Tuna. She doesn't shake. Sorry." Jasper shook his head, smiling, "It's fine."

"Are you an animal person?" Jasper nodded, petting Tuna lightly. "I've always wanted to have a cat but never was able to."

"Why?" I blurted then smacking a hand over my mouth. "Sorry! I just say things sometimes. It's like I don't have a word filter and I just blurt…things…" My words died on my lips when Jasper met my eyes.

"You have pretty eyes." I said, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. "Thank you, ma'am. I'd have to say, you're eyes are much prettier than mine." I smiled and ducked my head. I was never one that was real popular with the guys so I wasn't used to getting such compliments from a guy.

"Whatever floats your goat. Just…go make me a sandwich before you make me blush."

/O;\\

"You know," I said, standing in the drive way with Jasper. His time with me had passed and he needed to hurry home. ", you could have just told me you couldn't cook worth a shit instead of almost burning down my kitchen." Jasper smiled at me, sheepishly. "I'm sorry for-"

"Jasper Whatever-Your-Last-And-Middle-Name-Is, if you apologize one more time, I'm going to find where you live and burn your kitchen." Jasper smirked and went silent, as if contemplating something. He opened his mouth then closed it and repeated once before actually saying what he was going to say.

"May I hug you goodbye?" I blinked at the question and smiled, "Of course! I don't hate you therefore you can hug me whenever you want." Jasper smiled and wrapped his arms around me, bending down slightly as I returned the favor. The hug lasted a few seconds before he and I let go. He turned jogged across the road as I began to hear Bella's car engine in the distance.

"I'm sorry for almost burning down your kitchen, Ari!" I playfully glared at Jasper and threw a rock at him. "You sneaky bastard!" I yelled as he began to disappear from view. I walked up to the porch and watched pull her hunk of metal in the driveway.

"Hello there, sexy buns. How's your day been?" I asked, smiling, as she carried a few grocery bags up the front porch.

"Fine." She said, walking past me and pushing open the screen door, not bothering to hold it open for me. My smile fell fast as I smashed my fist against the post. I glared off into the distance.

Bella was usually rather distant, emotionally. Before we had moved to Forks, I had been able to gain a sentences about how her day went. She'd talk to me and come to me when she had a problem but ever since she'd seen Edward-fucking-Cullen she was tight lipped or just refused to tell me.

I shook my head and debated on whether or not to address her about it. I pursed my lips and whirled around, walking into the house. My footsteps were heavy but not stomping. I turned and walked down the small hall to my room, shoving past my sister without a glance but still caught her knowing eyes out of the corner of mine.

She knew I was pissed but most likely didn't know why. "She never does." I muttered, slamming my bedroom door with a small sneeze into the corner of my arm. I sat down in my desk chair and logged into my laptop, going straight to the Oovoo icon. Oovoo was kinda like Skype, or I assumed, I'd never really used Skype. I smiled when I saw that Lizzi and Sammy were logged in and immediately hit the call button.

After a few seconds, Lizzi and Sammy's faces appeared on my screen. "Vas happenin'?" I cheered as they echoed me. "Lizzi, Sammy; if my sister and I suddenly disappear, just know that I killed her and I'm in Greece." I complained, scratching Demon with my foot since he was lying under my desk.

"What'd she do now?" Lizzi asked. I glared at the small web camera, "The little brat has started almost completely ignoring me ever since she came into contact with," I held a hand to my forehead dramatically. ", Edward Cullen; so hot that I want to learn all of his secrets and compare him to freakin' statue."

"Who's he?" Sammy asked and I pulled out my iPod and texted Sammy and Lizzi the photo I managed to snag of Edward.

"He looks constipated."

"I kinda like his hair…Never mind, that it so sex hair."

"Why is he so pale? He looks like he's dead."

"Is he glimmering?"

I laughed at their comments. I decided to voice my opinion, "If you think his face is bad, you should see how big of a jerk he is."

Lizzi grinned, wiggling her eyebrows, "So, have you found any potentially boyfriends?" I took a deep breath and smiled, "Well…it's likely. He's looked past the weirdness I own." Sammy 'Ooo'ed and Lizzi jumped up and down.

"What does he look like?" Lizzi asked. "Do you have a photo of him?" Sammy asked just as a friend request popped up on the screen. I looked it over and accepted, telling Lizzi and Sammy to hush as the person called me. I leaned back, dramatically, and pressed the answer button.

"Who's that?" Sammy and Lizzi asked at the same time and I hushed them again. I smiled, "Hey, Kitty. I see you found me without difficulty."

Jasper smiled, "None once so ever." I jumped up and clapped my hands, "Oh! Jasper, I want you to meet my best friends and soul sisters. Sammy is the blond and Lizzi is the ginger. Sammy, Lizzi; this is Jasper, the one who accepts my weirdness. He's also the adoptive brother of…"

"Can I insult you brother without offending you?" Jasper shrugged, "He's in the room right now." I smiled, "Sammy, Lizzi; this is Jasper, adoptive brother of Edward Cullen, the giant douche bag and jerk that owes me a Happy Meal."

Lizzi was all but drooling and Sammy was smiling evilly. She opened her mouth and spoke, "You'd better take care of Ari while we're not present or I'll make sure they never find your body."

Jasper ducked his hand, "Of course, ma'am. I promise Ari is in the best of hands here in Forks. Nothing will happen to her."

"He has my approval." Sammy said, leaning back in her chair, contently. I glanced at Jasper picture and saw Edward in the background. "Edward!" I said and he turned around. "I don't like you! And you owe me a Happy Meal!" He opened his mouth to speak but I cut him off, "No! Don't speak! And Jasper, you still owe me a grilled cheese sandwich."

I didn't notice Lizzi and Sammy leave as another voice came through the speakers. "Jasper? Who is that? Is that a girl?" The voice sounded excited as I nodded, "Yes, I am a female." A woman popped into view with a motherly smile.

"Hello, darling. I'm Esme, Jasper's mother." I held in a laugh as Jasper tilted his head back, most likely in embarrassment. I studied the caramel haired woman and responded, "Hi! I'm Arianna, but you can call me Ari; Jasper's friend." Esme smiled and whispered something to Jasper. He whispered something back but I didn't try to figure out what they were saying. I sucked at reading lips.

I hummed and snatched up Tuna as she waddled by, the fat cat meowing at me. I poked her nose and petted her head. I looked back at the search to see a blond haired man walk across the screen. Esme lifted her head, smiling, "Welcome home, dear." She lowered her head again, quietly bickering with Jasper. Alice suddenly appeared the picture, Esme and Jasper disappeared. I assumed she snatched up the laptop as she smiled, innocently.

"Innocent no longer works on me. What are you up to?" I teased, thinking about Sammy's innocent smile. Alice just smiled again, "I was wondering if you would like to go shopping with me this weekend." I shrugged, "Why not? The only thing I was going to be doing this weekend was watching old Disney movies."

"Alice!" I heard Jasper yell. Alice muttered out a curse and waved, "Bye, Ari! I'll pick you up!" Her face disappeared before I could say bye and I smiled, lightly, knowing Jasper was probably chasing her around right now.

I leaned back in my chair and sneezed again, glaring at the ceiling, praying that my cold would go away soon.

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A/N: Filler chapter till I find my Twilight book. My sister stole it and now I only have the other three to go by. What good are the other three going to do? No good, that's what.

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Till next time!
Yours Truly,

Veila