Just so everyone knows:

Bella – Sophomore

Jasper – Sophomore

Edward – Sophomore

Alice – Sophomore

Emmet – Junior

Rosalie – Junior

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It was raining as school got out. Big surprise. One of the things I missed most about Phoenix was the sunny days and warm air we often got. Here in Forks, a sunny day is a rarity that I wished happened more often.

Charlie finally came to the school to pick me up. I used to be embarrassed by the fact that my only method of transportation was a police cruiser but I'm over it. I have bigger things to worry about now. Speaking of which, Charlie is taking me to the hospital right now for a check-up. I have them once a month, just to make sure the cancer isn't back.

When we arrive, Charlie and I both run for the front doors to get out of the now pouring rain. Inside we are greeted by the hospital secretary, Jenny.

"Hello Mrs. Swan, Chief. We've gotten ourselves a new doctor today so I printed out all of Bella's forms so you can give them to him. His name is Doctor Cullen." At the mention of his name Jenny blushed a little and fanned herself.

"You're really lucky Bella." She says. I snorted at that. Me? Lucky? I have cancer! She broke into my inner rant by saying, "He is definitely the most handsome man I've ever seen! And so kind…"

Just then the doors were opened from the lobby and a man walked in. A man I recognized all too well. It was Jasper's father! The only difference from his appearance this morning was he was wearing a white lab coat now and his blonde was more slicked back.

"Hello Mrs. Swan." He said in a gentle voice. "I'm Doctor Cullen and I will be attending to your check-ups from now on. If you could be so kind as to grab your forms, then we can head into my office for everything else." I managed to nod my head and shuffle over to the front desk where Jenny looked like she was going to have a heart attack.

I grabbed the forms and walked with Charlie and Doctor Cullen to a room I've never been in before. And I've been in a lot of hospital rooms.

I went over and sat on the table, already used to this procedure. Doctor Cullen came over and began to check my blood pressure and temperature.

"So Bella… I can call you Bella right?" I nod my head at his question, his cold hands ghosting over my arm as he removes the sphygmomanometer. "Well Bella, what grade are you in."

"I'm a sophomore." I reply.

His eyebrows shoot up. "Oh really? You look so much older." This comment gets me blushing. "I have several kids who are sophomores. Perhaps you've met them? Let's see there's Alice, Edward, and Jasper."

At the mention of Jasper's name, my pulse starts racing. The doctor must be super tuned to hearts and blood because he immediately notices the change.

"Ah I see." He murmurs. "You've met Jasper I presume?" I nod my head. "Well try to keep him out of trouble. You see he's quite the troublemaker."

I can tell the Doctor's joking and I laugh. "I'll try my hardest sir."

"You can call me Carlisle is you'd like. But only if you feel comfortable." And for some reason, I do feel comfortable with him. I feel safe. So I say,

"Alright Carlisle." And I can tell we're going to be good friends.

The next day at school, I walk into the cafeteria and immediately notice them. They sit at a table by themselves in the corner of the room, all five of them just picking at the food on their trays and not really eating anything.

I walk through the food line, not noticing what I'm putting on my tray. I pay for it at the register and then walk towards the table I usually sit at. I sit there along with Mike Newton, Angela Weber, Jessica Stanely, Lauren Mallory, Eric Yorkie, and Tyler Crowley. Today the topic of conversation is the party Mike has been planning for this weekend. He wants to take a group of friends down to the rez and have a barbecue, swim, stuff like that.

"What about you Bella?" Someone asks me. I look up to see Eric making a pleading face at me. "Pleeeease say you'll come this time!"

I shake my head. "You know I don't feel comfortable swimming. And besides, it's January! Who wants to be in the water now, when it's ice cold?" There are murmurs of agreement from around the table and Mike looks offended.

"C'mon guys." He pleads. "It'll be fun!" Just then the bell rings stating lunch is over. We all get up and go to our various classes. And that's when I realize I'll have to sit next to Jasper again. I don't mind sitting next to him (in fact I secretly really enjoy it), but I feel like he's going to think I'm a complete idiot! His golden eyes are so sharp and keen. And gorgeous…

When I walk into the classroom I see that Jasper is already in his seat. I take a deep breath and force myself to calm down. I slowly walk to my chair, so as not to trip and embarrassment myself again. As I sit down Jasper turns to me and smiles. I nearly have a heart attack. His face is so gorgeous; I don't know why he isn't off modeling for Hollister instead of sitting in my English class. I notice that one of his curls has fallen into his face and I have the strangest urge to brush it away with my hand.

And then I realize I'm staring at him and my face turns red once again. "H...Hey Jasper. How are you?" I'm surprised my voice doesn't shake when I talk.

"I'm good Bella, thank you. I heard from my father that you came and visited him yesterday." My heart starts slamming in my chest and my blood turns cold. Doctor Cullen told Jasper about my leukemia? How could he?

Jasper seems to notice my apprehension and adds, "I was just wondering if you got hurt or anything. Since you are kind of a klutz." I give a shaky laugh at that. He had only moved in yesterday and he already realized what a klutz I was… But that didn't matter. What mattered was that he didn't know about my illness.

"So do you have any plans for this weekend?" I ask, trying to take the conversation away from me.

Jasper shakes his head. "No. What about you?"

I think for a second. "Mike Newton is having a sort of barbecue/party this weekend. I know we don't know each other that well but…" I bite my lip and try to gather my courage. "Maybe you'd like to join me? I mean, come with me to the party? I'm sure the others won't mind I invited you."

He looks as if he's actually thinking about my answer. His nose is wrinkled in concentration and I can't help but think how cute he looks…

"Where is it at?" Jasper asks, breaking my train of thought.

"Huh?" I ask intelligibly.

He gives a small smile at this. Don't even get me started on his lips…

"The party." He clarifies.

"Oh!" I say. Stupid me, I forgot to tell him the location! "It's down at the reservation. It has a pretty nice beach and we might even be able to swim." My thoughts turn to Jasper. In a swimsuit. Stop it! I yell at myself. You just met the guy yesterday and now already you're picturing him shirtless.

Jasper looks sad as he says, "I would like to come, really, it's just I don't think I can make it to the reservation. Since dad's a doctor and all he's kind of wary of us going too far. He's had to many kid's at his office with broken arms and stuff."

I smile even though I feel like my heart is breaking. "I understand. Since Charlie is chief and all he gets pretty protective too. Well, I guess maybe next time then." Though as I say this I know I'll never ask him anywhere again. I feel too ashamed at his rejection, even though he has a good reason.

Jasper seems to notice my sadness and says, "Well, if you're not too set on going to the beach, you could always come over to my house. It doesn't have an ocean but we could watch a movie or something."

Oh. My. Gosh. Did Jasper Hale really just invite me to his house?! "Of course!" I say a little too enthusiastically. I take a deep breath (and notice his delicious scent) and say, "What time do you want me to come over?"

He looks into my eyes and I get lost in their golden depths. "Is six alright? I'm sure my mom would love to make you dinner."

I agree and it is sealed. I have weekend plans with Jasper Hale.