I sat in my car for awhile, thinking of places to go. It was pretty late, and I was sure a lot of places wouldn't be open. I started the Jeep and turned home.

"Alice!" I cried when I saw her. She looked amused by my exasperated tone.

"Jasper!" she ran and hugged me. "Flowers? You shouldn't have!"

I put my head in my hands. That was not fair. I'd thought about getting her the flowers along with her jewelry.

"Oh come on Jasper. My present doesn't have to be a surprise. Want to know what I really want?" She bounced up and down in anticipation of me to speak.

"Hmm?"

I raised my eyebrows, certain she would say me.

"A paaaarty."

"Pffft."

"Aww, and you too Jasper." She hugged me again. "I still don't know what jewelry you got me." Now she raised her eyebrows.

"Yes, but I want this to be a total surprise." We stared at each other. Short and delicate as she was, Alice was full of evil. As if she knew what I was thinking, a malicious grin grew across her face.

"I'm going to my room," I finally said.

"I'll be listening," Alice said, tapping her temples. She took a seat on our couch and closed her eyes, concentrating with all her might. I laughed and went upstairs.

I sat on the bed in my room. What could I get this girl? Jewelry was really a great idea. I fell onto the cushioned mattress, face down.

"Hey Edward?"

I lifted myself off the bed and went to Edward's room. He could read Alice's mind, see what I got her in the future, and I'd just drop the whole surprise thing.

"What?"

"Will you read Alice's mind for me?"

Edward chuckled. "And why am I doing this?"

He nodded, having read my mind.

I sat on his couch and propped my feet on a pillow, waiting for him to work his magic.

"I see you and her at a party. With flowers and a jewelry box. No wait. Two jewelry boxes."

I waited for more, but apparently Edward was done. "The party. I need more about the party!" I exclaimed. I rolled over onto my stomach and put my head in my hands. Edward stared at me quizzically.

"Why does it matter to you so?" he asked me.

I sat up. "Every year, Alice gives me some gift. Every year, I'm surprised, whether the gift is good or not. And every year, I give her a gift that she expects. And she acts like she loves it and what good is a gift when you already know what it is?"

I looked at Edward. He was laughing. I scowled, leaving. I decided to check up on Alice.

She was still sitting in the same place, eyes still closed, hands still on her temples. "You're really not into surprises."

Alice jumped. "Maybe that's why!" she said, mad at me for sneaking up on her.

"Then why are you so intent on smothering my birthday surprises for you?"

"Because I love you." She smiled.

I sat back. And then it hit me. I had the perfect idea. My eyes widened.

Apparently Alice realized I had an idea. She concentrated, and when she finally grasped what I was doing her eyes widened too. "Jasper!" she cried, slapping my arm. I smiled, swollen with pride for outsmarting Alice.

One phone call away. That's all I needed, and my plan went into action.

I just had to wait until morning.

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