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Jasper's POV

She was innocent. She was delicate. She was fragile. Yet, she smelled so sweet. I could imagine the taste of her blood. It made my mouth water.

What was I thinking? I couldn't hurt Eve like that. I would have to tough it out. How was I supposed to do that? I'm not like Edward. I was a monster at one point. I killed frail innocent children. I haven't been a 'vegetarian' all my years of being a vampire. I'm not like Edward. I can't resist Eve's blood so easily. I would have to try harder.

"Jasper?" someone shouted. It was her. I could tell. She was nervous. I used my powers to relax her as best I could.

"Jasper!" she shouted again. I sighed. I sat up a bit and looked at her. I used a finger motion to tell her to come to me. She looked scared, but came over slowly. I motioned for her to sit down next to me, and she obeyed almost immediately.

"I apologize if I hurt you. I did not mean to be rude," I said to her. She perked up a bit more. "I just needed some fresh air. I haven't been out for a while."

"Oh it's no problem. I understand. I'm Eve, Eve White," she smiled.

"I am Jasper. Jasper Whitlock Hale. I apologize once more. I hope I did not offend you."

"Really, it's okay," she reassured me. I smiled slightly.

"So tell me about yourself, Eve. I don't remember ever seeing you here in Forks before."

"Oh yes. I'm cousins with Bella. I had to move here under a few conditions."

"May I ask what those conditions are?" I asked her.

"Well," she shifted a bit uncomfortably. "My parents died just a few days ago. Bella picked me up from the airport and brought me here. It's a bit of an adjustment from sunny California. It's taking some getting used to. What brought you here?"

"Um.. death of my parents. I was young. Rosalie and I both came here. Our Aunt Esme adopted us. It was probably more difficult for you than me, since your parents died at an age where you actually understood what it meant." Jasper looked up. A small breeze whipped mine and Eve's hair. I dug my fingers into the grass. I held the ground tightly, my knuckles turning whiter, if possible.

"But tell me about yourself. What do you like?" I asked once I gained control.

"Well... I like... the color of your eyes," she said before she could stop herself. I laughed. "I mean, it's not a color you see everyday. It's different."

"Thank you. I like your eyes too." She blushed. The blood rushed to her cheeks and I sniffed her scent in once again. I breathed it out, keeping my mind clear. It was hard, seeing the color rise to her cheeks, but I managed.

"Do you like anything else besides my eyes?" I asked.

"Your hair," she blurted out. I laughed once more. "I mean, it's poofy!"

"Yes well, that's how it has always been," I said in between laughs.

"Hey, don't laugh at me!" she fake pouted. I smiled. I was glad my singer was full of passion and personality. She wasn't annoying and bitchy. If she was, I would've drank her blood before anyone could stop me.

We talked a bit more about things we liked (that weren't a part of me). "Why did you call me in the first place, might I ask?"

"Oh well, Edward wanted to see if I could convince you to come inside. I didn't think I would be able to. I mean, why would you listen to me if you didn't listen to your own brother?" I laughed a bit. "Well, it looks like I was wrong."

"Just a bit," I joked. I stood up. "Shall we?" She stood up, and we walked back towards the house.

Eve's POV

Jasper put his hand on the small of my back. He was such a gentleman. He led the way back to where everyone was seated in their family room. Rosalie sat on the couch reading a book while Emmet was just sitting there smiling as we entered the room. Carlisle was reading a few sheets of paper while Esme was making a fire in the fireplace. Edward and Bella were both listening to a CD while Alice was drawing in midair. What a strange family the Cullens and Hales were.

"Eve?" Esme called my name. "Are you hungry, dear?"

"Oh not thank you. I'm fine right now," I blushed, flattered by the attention.

"Okay darling. If you need anything, just ask one of us," Esme indicated everyone with a wave of her hand.

"Thank you," I said.

"I bet Eve wants to explore Forks, wouldn't you?" Alice asked excitedly.

'Um yeah, sure. It sounds fun," I said.

"Great. You can all go out and show Bella around the town for a bit. I'm sure she'll learn to love every square inch of Forks," Carlisle said.

"LET'S GO!" Emmet yelled, frightening me. He roared with laughter before grabbing Rosalie and taking her out to the garage.

I walked out with Jasper and Alice. Three cars were parked in the garage. My eyebrows raised at the three cars. They all looked so expensive. There was a black Mercedes, a large jeep, and a slick red BMW.

A low whistle escaped my lips. I've seen multiple good cars and things, but these were just... wow. They were all sleek and looked brand new. They were fast and in great condition. Dr. Cullen must have accumulated a lot of money to be able to buy all those cars.

"Why should I have to go?" Rosalie whined. "I don't want to!"

"Rose..." Emmet said. "Come on, we can have some fun!"

"Rosalie, just come and get out for a while," Alice pleaded. "We can have a ton of fun. We can go into the forest or go visit somewhere!"

"I don't think I should have to go!" Rosalie protested.

"Well no one cares what you think right now," Edward said, appearing with Bella. "We can all go out somewhere."

"I think it will be fun," I added. "I'd like to get to know Forks a bit more, and Rosalie, you don't have to go if you really don't want to."

"Fine! I'll go," she said. She didn't seem happy about going, but she went anyways, Bella, Edward, and Alice got into Edward's Volvo while Rosalie, Emmet, Jasper, and I got into Rosalie's BMW. Rosalie sat in the drivers seat, Emmet in shot gun, leaving Jasper and me to sit in the back. Jasper opened my door, and before I was even able to put on my seat belt, Jasper was in on the other side of me. I smiled at him before Rosalie started the car and drove off behind Edward.