I had a routine. Every day, by 8:43, I would go to the café, in the mornings and evenings. No one would be there. I would get a cup of coffee and leave it untouched. I was careful to keep my secret hidden. During the day, I worked at the hotel and got some money. I spent some and saved some. When I thought he would never show up, he did. I ordered a coffee like always and waited. I usually starved myself. I tried to control my bloodlust. I might be a monster, but I tried not to act like one. Most of the time, I kept to myself. I was never happy. My vision about the blond man never came true. But I learned his name. Jasper Whitlock. I learned all about him. On sunny days, I stayed in my room and gazed out the window. I saw a little girl eating a lollipop. It was one of those huge ones that taste like peppermint. A small boy with blond curls and brown eyes walked by looking at the girl and sat next to her on the bench. He looked like he was alone, with torn clothes and unkempt hair. But his smile overruled that. He looked genuinely happy. She started to cry. Instincts took over me and I wanted to go comfort her but I continued to watch, silently. The boy put his hand on her solider and said something that made the girl laugh. The tears were gone. I smiled. They walked hand in hand away, eyes shining.
I made a decision, maybe I wasn't happy now. But I would try to put a smile on other people's faces to make them happy. I would rather have one person sad than have everyone sad.
One day, I had a vision that changed me. It gave me a new hope.
The sky was dark and cloudy. The air filtered green light. The family, the Cullens, sneaked into the darkness of night.. They split up, my eyes followed myself. My eyes were a butterscotch golden. I snuck behind a tree and leaped on a deer. I noticed everyone else had attacked an animal instead. They were overruled by their senses.
I came back to life and thought about that. Animals instead of humans? It sounded tempting. With a smile on my face, I went into another sleepless night. Early next morning, around 2:00 AM, I crawled out of the hotel and ran to the forest, carrying a change of clothes. Primal senses took over and i followed my nose. A zebra (yes, i know zebra's may not be available in California. but she is going to eat a zebra) I followed it, tiptoeing. I sank my teeth into it...(i'll let you imagine the "eating process" yourselves...) I felt satisfied. I changed into my new clothes before anyone could see me and I ran back to the hotel, swiftly out of sight.
My eyes were now a light brown when I checked in the bathroom's mirror. I was overjoyed when I went to the café in the morning. Even though he wasn't there my happiness didn't falter. I settled in for another day at work. Right afterwards, I went hunting again. This was what I did for a few months. I was happy as I could be.
8:43 PM, April 6, 1902. I walked to the café. I ordered a coffee and left it untouched.
JASPER POV
I wandered around alone. I always held my breath for fear of losing control. I wore sunglasses all the time to keep my red eyes from scaring people. I decided to go into a small shabby café. I didn't know where I was headed and I had no one. I saw a small petite lady with inky black hair with timeless golden eyes. She didn't look human. Her beauty was beyond. A light bulb went on above my head. She was the girl. Alice.
I ran inside as human as possible. She was the only other girl I looked at after Maria. She was the only one I loved after Maria. Love at first sight. I stopped in my tracks right before the door. What if she didn't know me? Didn't like me? I took a deep breath and took a chance. If she liked me, I would have a lifetime of love. If not, I would suffer until I tried to find someone else. The clock said, 8:43 PM. (AHH!! IT'S TIME!!)
She straightened her back as soon as I opened the door but didn't turn around. I took a step forward and braced myself.
ALICE POV
The door opened and I straightened my back. A million thoughts rushed through my head at a mile a minute. Slowly I turned around. I had to hold the chair from being blown away. He was even more gorgeous in person. It took all my might to not jump him right there and run my hands through his hair. I stared at him, openmouthed.
Words could not express him. He had long, honey blond hair. A lanky build but still strong. He had a small scar above his eye. His intense crimson eyes were visible even behind the sunglasses. Well, for vampire eyes at least.
I was finally opened my voice to speak, "I've been waiting for you a long time." I breathed.
JASPER POV
She stared at me openmouthed. I wasn't sure if that was good or bad. She felt overwhelmed and happy. That gave me hope. Her beautiful voice spoke, "I've been waiting for you a long time." It sounded like bells. I tipped my hat, "Sorry to keep you waiting, ma'm." I said like a southern gentleman. She laughed. It was like music to my ears. She slid down the chair in a fluid movement and walked up to me, almost gliding across the floor. I smiled…she loved me. The emotion was pure.
ALICE POV
He tipped his soft brown hat, "Sorry to keep you waiting, ma'm." His southern voice was like velvet. I laughed and slid down the chair and walked over to him. I loved him. I knew that he could control emotions.
He smiled. I wanted to scream. It was so dazzling. I melted in his gaze. I grabbed his arm, feeling the electric shock and dragged him out. The minute we were out. I stopped and ran back inside. I grabbed the coffee and tipped the cashier extra for it.
He looked at me confused. I answered quickly, regaining my confidence, "It's for my memories. The first day we met. It's symbolic." I threw out the coffee and dropped the mug in my purse carefully. He laughed. I MADE JASPER WHITLOCK LAUGH. I wanted to dance around like a little school girl. I was so happy.
I looked at his face, half covered by the sunglasses smiling. I smiled as well. My hand molded into his perfectly…
JASPER
I looked at her while she poured out stale coffee and dropped a mug in her purse. I was confused. Did she collect them? She noticed my expression, "It's for my memories. The first day we met. It's symbolic." I threw my head back and laughed at her logic. I loved her even more when she was conscious. He hand molded into hers perfectly…
I let her lead the way to an old hotel. I wondered what she was doing.I took my all not to kiss her right there.