Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight. If I did, Alice would be my best friend, and Jasper would be permanently tied to my bed.

A/N: It's finally out!! Sorry it's been so long since I last posted a chapter. I've had a busy couple of weeks, which prevented me from really writing at all. Luckily, things have calmed down some, and I've already started the next chapter. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed or put my story on their alert list. The encouragement means a lot to me.

Chapter 6

Alice's POV

Usually public displays of affection didn't bother me, but since it was my brother all over Tanya the Whore and not Bella, it really bugged me. If they didn't stop soon, I thought I would kill them. Alex and I looked at each other as they stopped, yet again, for an impromptu make-out session in the middle of the mall.

"This scene is making me sick. How about we ditch them?" Alex suggested while looking at them in disgust.

"OK. Let's go get you some clothes. We'll meet up with them in a little bit." We walked away from the "lovebirds" without a backwards glance.

Shopping with Alex was wonderful. He was a much more willing shopping partner than Bella. He seemed to love all the suggestions I made and he even had a good eye for picking out clothes himself. I picked out a shirt and walked over to him.

"How about this one? It would really bring out your eyes."

He studied it and smiled. "I'll wear it on one condition. You have to let me pick out an outfit for you, with no complaints."

A vision popped into my head of me wearing a red low cut designer top, paired with a pair of tight black jeans and stilettos. Alex was wearing the shirt I had picked out for him, and we were both smiling at each other. "OK, do your worst," I said with a smile.

We finished shopping and headed out to the front to wait on the Edward and Tanya. They weren't there and I was impatient, so I called Edward and told him to hurry up. He assured me they were almost done picking out sheets and would be out shortly. Alex and I stole glances at each other the entire time we waited for them.

Bella's POV

The family and I decided to watch a movie together, minus the mall crew, just to kill the time. Unfortunately, I was outvoted, and Saw was chosen. Within minutes, I wanted to go hide in my room, but instead Jasper grabbed me and sat me on his lap.

"I'll protect you, babe. Nothing will harm you while I'm here," Jasper whispered as he held me tight.

I smiled and went back to watching the movie, hiding my face in his chest every time I was scared. A few minutes later, everyone who went to the mall walked into the room. Edward said a quick hello to everyone, then picked Tanya up and carried her to their room. Jasper tightened his grip on me, and I saw everyone wince because they knew what Edward and Tanya would soon be up to.

The movie soon ended, so I decided to go up to bed, since tomorrow was a school day.

"Good night, everyone. I'll see you all in the morning."

Everyone wished me a good night, then started debating what movie to watch next. I headed up the stairs, looking back in time to see Alice whisper something in Jasper's ear. I walked into my room, and immediately turned my music on as loud as it could go, to drown out the sounds of my ex and his new lover.

"Jasper Whitlock Hale, you get your ass up there now." Alice whispered in Jasper's ear as Bella headed up the stairs.

"Why? She's perfectly capable of going to bed by herself."

"Jasper, she needs to know that you care. So, since this is her first night staying in your room, you need to go up there to make sure she has everything she could possibly need."

"OK, I see your point."

Alice jumped up and pulled him off the couch and up the stairs. "I knew you'd see it my way."

Emmett watched Alice pull Jasper up the stairs. "Man, he's got it tough. He's still whipped by his ex, and now he's whipped by Bella, too."

Rosalie glared at him and hit the back of his head. "What's your point? You're whipped, too."

I had just finished getting ready for bed when Alice and Jasper came through the door. "Alice! You could knock!"

"Silly Bella, I knew you were already dressed," she said as she sat on the bed. "We were just wondering if you needed anything."

"Thanks guys, but I'm good. Well, except for Edward and Tanya's love fest."

"Yeah, they are kind of loud. We'll let you try to get some sleep," Alice said as she started to walk out the door.

I wanted Jasper to stay with me. I wanted to fall asleep and wake up in his arms. I decided it was worth a shot. "Jasper, could you stay here a minute?" I said right before he stepped out the door.

He turned around and walked back in closing the door behind him. "Sure, what's up?"

"Well, I was just wondering. I sleep so much better when someone stays with me, so I was wondering if you'd stay with me?" I asked softly, blushing and looking at my feet.

"Of course I will. All you had to do was ask," Jasper said. I looked up into his eyes. He was staring at me with an intense, yet loving gaze.

I laid down on the bed, and a minute later Jasper kicked off his shoes and joined me. His arms wrapped around me tightly, holding me close. I snuggled into his chest, wanting to be as close to him as possible. As I drifted off to sleep, I whispered "I'm so happy."

A couple hours later, Alice peeked into Jasper and Bella's room. Bella was fast asleep in Jasper's arms. He was staring at her adoringly, and his body was molded to hers as if they were meant to fit together. He looked up and smiled at Alice. She gave him a knowing smile and a wink before closing the door.

"I can't wait until those two get together," she thought to herself with a smile.

A/N: A very big moment for Jasper and Bella happens in the next chapter!! Review and tell me how much you want to see it :) Who knows, if I get a bunch of reviews, it might inspire me to write faster!