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-Meeting the girl-
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~Alice's POV~
I couldn't help but be distant from Jasper. School was starting up again, I knew it would be soon that we met her. I was in our room and Jasper crept up behind me and kissed my neck. I smiled at him quickly before I was taken by a vision.
A girl with long brown hair smiled and hugged me.
"Thank you Alice, my sister."
I beamed happily at her, happy she loved me as much as I loved her.
The outfit she wore had taken extra planning.
I stopped the grimace that threatened to surface, knowing that Jasper already knew my pain through his gift. I would become friends with this girl, sisters. The love I felt for her was so strong, I wondered if it would make it easier or harder for me to leave Jasper. I quickly glanced at Jasper who was frowning at me.
I was in a good mood from the vision though, I would have someone to buy clothes for. I decided to try not to think about the distant future and beamed at Jasper. "Come on we need to get to school."
He gaped at my sudden mood change but I ignored him. I grabbed his hand and pulled him downstairs. My family all had mixed feelings about school. Tanya and Edward couldn't care less as they held each other happily and moved to the car.
They were the newest couple in our family. It had taken Edward years to finally realize that he loved Tanya, the two were now inseparable. Emmett took to chearing up Jasper. I suppose it made sense for him to get the comfort and not me. I was the one being 'rude'. If only they knew.
Rose smiled at me taking the keys off the table. She entered the garage last as I turned to say goodbye for my family. I followed her out and sat in Rose's car next to Jasper. I thought about the girl again and smiled. I took Jasper's hand and snuggled against his chest. The vision came suddenly, I wasn't looking for anything.
I would meet the girl first in my class. I began bouncing excitedly. This was going to be fun.
~Bella's POV~
Charlie had to drive me to school. I didn't think it would turn out too well, a new kid pulling up in a cop car. I shuddered. The worst thing is that Charlie pulled up. Right in front of all the students. I felt my cheeks stain red and mumbled my thanks and goodbyes to Charlie. I hid my face with my hair and quickly glanced around me. Most of the kid's surrounding me were talking and giggling. I felt my face redden. I looked back and watched as Charlie drove off.
My eyes strayed once he was gone and I noticed a group of students hanging out by an extravagant car. They stood out somehow. Their skin was rather pale, even for Forks. They all were beautiful, as if out of a magazine, and their eyes, they ranged from dark shades to golden. I couldn't help but stare but I looked away when the smaller girl waved to me and stepped away from the gorgeous sandy haired male she clung too.
I barely regained my focus enough from the sight of that god to turn and head to the office. The middle aged lady there seemed bored and when I introduced myself she looked at me tiredly. "Hello Isabella, welcome. I believe I have your scheduled here."
She shifted through her desk and eventually handed me a sheet of paper. "Thank you."
She nodded and I walked out of the room, adjusting my backpack. I had absolutely no idea where to go. My first class seemed to be calculus. I wondered around aimlessly until the girl from before stopped me. "You look lost. My name's Alice."
She held out her hand excitedly and I shook it. I tried not to shudder from her freezing temperature. I wondered why she was so cold. "Hello, Bella. I'm trying to find the class for calculus, is there a map anywhere?"
I didn't want to bother her so I figured I could find my way if there was a map. She laughed though, her laugh was almost like bells. Musical. It was lovely. "I have calculus too, come. We can't be late." She grabbed my hand and pulled me past all the staring students.
Alice practically skipped her way to class. She was so incredibly gracious. I didn't entirely understand. When we got to class she pulled me straight to a seat at the back of the class. I sat down after she gestured to a chair and she turned to me grinning.
"So, you're new here?" She lent on her arm.
I twisted my fingers anxiously. "Yeah, I moved from phoenix to live with my dad."
She giggled. "Must be a change of weather then. Who were you staying with before that though?"
I smiled. "My mother, Renee." Speaking her name made me sad as I remembered my mother.
"Why did you leave?" Alice seemed very interested in my past. I didn't much like talking about my feelings or my life in general, but something about her made me more comfortable.
I chewed my lower lip. "Well, my mother remarried to Phil. He plays baseball so they had to travel allot."
"So your mum kicked you out?" Alice pouted in pity.
I was quick to explain. "No. I suggested to leave. She wanted me to come but I wanted her to have her time with Phil. Besides Charlie is all alone up here and I wanted to get to know him."
Alice nodded with understanding.
~Jasper's POV~
I was distracted in class. For weeks Alice's mood had been sad and hopeless. I don't know what happened but after a quick conversation with Edward it had something to do with a vision of hers. She was especially bad around me. When I was near her her mood would change to sadness, anger and loneliness. I figured I must have done something wrong, I showed more affection to Alice in the past couple of weeks than I ever had. Still her emotions were always somber.
I was entirely at a loss when I felt her sudden excitement this morning.
I was eager to see her again at lunch, ask what was going on. I didn't bother to wait for Edward when I bolted out of our Spanish class and headed to the lunch hall. Rose and Emmett were already seated. I grabbed a tray of food and joined them.
Emmett grinned. "I noticed Alice's mood change this morning, it's a good sign Jasper."
I nodded slowly, I wasn't so sure. "I wish she would talk to me, it's so rare that she would hide things from me."
Emmett nodded and turned to the hall. Alice was entering. I smiled at her but faltered when I saw her clinging to a girl. And they were coming to join us.
I felt everyone's tension immediately, which doubled my own. I sent out calming ways as I sifted through Alice's emotions. She was happy, she must have liked this girl, but there was an underlying emotion. Fear? I raised a curious eyebrow at her.
She smiled sheepishly and brought the girl closer. Her scent hit me finally, one of the strongest ones I had ever smelt. I immediately stopped breathing. It didn't help when someone around me felt the familiar thirst. I sent out calming waves again as the girl sat down. Right next to me.
Alice had specifically sat her there. I wanted to glare at her but stopped myself in time. That would definitely not help Alice's sudden good mood. "Hello guy's. This here is Bella."
Bella raised a tentative hand and waved. Blood gushing from her neck staining her cheeks red. The blood. I was suddenly so entirely lost. Maybe if I could get her alone.
"Jasper!" I turned quickly to see Edward and Tanya arriving. I ducked my head embarrassed as they took their seats. I felt the human girl, Bella, fill with curiosity. She didn't understand Edward's outburst.
I looked up and met Edwards reassuring gaze. "Sorry."
Bella was overcome with guilt and flushed a brighter shade of red. Why did she tempt me so? And why was she guilty? I couldn't exactly ask her.
Alice broke the tension. "Bella just moved here from Phoenix. I wanted to introduce her to you. Bella, this is Emmett, Rosalie, Tanya," She pointed to each person individually. "Edward and finally Jasper." She lingered on my name as a shot of pain went through her.
What had I done to make Alice feel this pain?
Bella nodded slowly, memorizing our names and turned to me. "You're all family?"
It was as though she was trying to get killed. Her breath washed over me and there wasn't anywhere for it to dissipate. I need to breath to answer her question. I won't be able to control myself.
Edward heard my thoughts and, begrudgingly, saved me from speaking. "Yes. Our father Carlisle Cullen adopted us."
I thanked him in my head and turned to watch Bella's reaction. Her main emotion was curiosity. "You all look very similar."
Emmett chuckled. "Yes, but I'm the best looking one of course." Rosalie growled and smacked him on the head.
The natural vampire anger flared through Emmett and I quickly worked to calm everyone. Alice beamed happily though. "Would you be willing to come over this afternoon? I'd love to get to know you better!"
Bella chewed her lower lip in concentration. I searched through her emotions. I was surprised to find no hint of fear, only curiosity and happiness. Alice and Bella would get along well. "I'd have to ask Charlie."
Alice beamed, taking that as a yes. I watched in surprise as she tackled Bella. She took her in one of her bone crushing hugs and Bella fell back, onto me.
Her head rested against my chest, her hair had parted away from her neck. I felt the venom flood my mouth and stared at her veins, so easily reachable. I hardly took in the warning shouts from my family. Instead I sent out a wave of hunger involuntarily.
I felt Emmett moving to stop me, that seemed to snap some sense back into me. I took a burning breath through gritted teeth and looked to the human in front of me. "You alright ma'am?"
I didn't mean to let some of my southern accent seep in. Bella pushed herself off me and blushed. Alice had already returned to her seat and was fixing her hair. Bella turned to her and whispered, although we could all hear it. "Please don't do that again."
Alice was the first to loose the tension, although she probably already knew from a vision that I wouldn't hurt her. Why would've she done that in the first place if she didn't know I was safe? "Alright Bella. Come on, finish up so we can get to class."
I watched as Bella blushed again glancing at all of us and our uneaten meals. She took a deep breath and began eating.
Alice began informing us of her past. Rosalie and Tanya had gone to hunt and Edward and Emmett had gone outside to give Bella some space. She would be coming here soon. Esme was fussing over every inch of the house, setting it to her liking, which of course was perfection.
My love pieced together Bella's history, taking some information from her visions and some from their conversations. As she spoke of this girl I felt her happiness but it was tinged by jealousy. Why would Alice be jealous? I put the question aside as I was entirely captivated by Bella's story. She sounded so entirely selfless and caring.
I still didn't understand why Alice wanted so badly to be friends with Bella. I knew that Carlisle and Esme had a slight amount of doubt and confusion so I assumed they felt the same about this whole situation as I did. I walked over to Alice where she was waiting at the door for Bella. I wrapped my arms around her waist and slowly kissed all the way up her neck. To my surprise she wasn't as sad as she normally was when I showed my affection. She turned in my arms and kissed me for the first time in months. I involuntarily sent out waves of happiness to everyone.
Alice's face blanked before she smiled and announced that Bella was arriving. I listened out and heard her old truck approaching. Carlisle hugged Esme quickly as she moved to greet our guest. "Welcome Isabella, I'm so glad to meat Alice's new friend."
Bella took Esme's hug gratefully before turning to Alice. Alice bounced quickly before squealing and hugging Bella. I smiled to Bella when she looked my way. I felt her confusion along with flattery. I suppose I had been rude to her, that accounted for the confusion. But flattery? She was flattered that I had smiled at her. Why?
~Alice's POV~
I didn't want to. I didn't want to help their relationship, even though I knew I was going to let it happen. Already the future seemed set, majority of the possibilities turned out with Jasper and Bella falling in love.
I pulled back from our hug and tugged Bella upstairs. I had bought the clothes a few weeks ago after seeing a vision. I had dressed her in an outfit that had very much heightened her looks. I knew once Jasper saw Bella, well, let's just say 'it would begin'.
I could have just ignored it. I knew 'it would begin' other ways, but I was being selfless, and selfish in a way as well. By doing this I was purposely beginning the end to Jasper and I's relationship, but I was also ensuring Jasper's perfect happiness. It was happening so fast though. Bella was already in my room and nearly dressed.
I pinned another strand of her gorgeous locks. "How much would you object to me placing you in pink?"
Bella frowned. I already knew the answer of course. "If it would make you happy I wouldn't mind." A human wouldn't of heard it, but I heard the very slight resistence to saying the words.
I grinned, although I already knew it, she was exactly what Jasper needed. "You'll be safe for a bit, tonight I have a nice dark scheme for you." As I said this I pulled out a beautiful necklace for her.
She gasped at the expensive jewelry. "Alice I can't wear this!"
"You must Bella. Please?" I refused the urge to growl at her. How dare she refuse anything I wanted her to wear.
She grimaced before resuming her silence. I knew soon she would learn about our vampire nature, I secretly hoped she would be scared. I already knew she would be fine with it though. Partly because of me being the best sister possible and because of Jasper.
Once I was done with her makeup and hair I got her to stand up. She was absolutely stunning. I jumped up and down clapping my hands, this was all so exciting. Even if she wasn't really my sister now I felt she was. Now it was time to show Jasper, I could hardly wait.
~Jasper's POV~
I heard Alice finishing up with Bella. I couldn't wait for the human to leave so I could enjoy my time with Alice. Even if this good mood was temporary I very much wanted to make the best in it. I missed my love, my little bouncing pixie. I stood attentively along with Esme, Carlisle had returned to his office to do some work. Emmett would be returning soon with Edward. I was glad I had gone for a quick hunt as Bella still smelled so entirely delicious.
I turned my attention back to the stairs. I stood leaning against the entrance wall. I heard Alice's dainty steps and Bella's, well stuttering ones. She managed to trip twice on her way to the stairs. I heard Alice's giggle and then they appeared. Bella was in front of Alice, my attention went to her.
She was completely breathtaking. Her hair was curled and floated down her neck, her dress flowed just as lovely as her hair and had a faint shimmer about it. I felt her emotions, she was embarrassed and guilty. Guilty? And then I realized. I was ogling her.
I dipped my head in guilt then looked sheepishly at Alice. I noticed her sad smile and reached out to her emotions. She was sad but knowing. She had known I was going to ogle Bella? I hoped she wasn't too mad. Of course I knew she wasn't mad, which confused me. I frowned at Alice.
~Alice's POV~
I knew it was going to happen. It didn't mean it wasn't going to hurt. I tried to hide that for Jaspers sake but he felt it anyways. I smiled at his frown and continued downstairs with Bella. I kept chanting in my head, they will be happy. I was glad Edward wasn't here, otherwise I would have to deal with him as well.
We didn't have too much time left, I knew Bella had to leave soon. I turned to her. "What would you like to do Bella?"
She chewed her bottom lip. "I suppose whatever you want."
I beamed, Bella was going to be a great sister indeed.
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