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Chapter 7
When Bella looked at Jasper, she gasped. She had seen Jasper before but didn't really pay attention, but now that she was actually looking at him, she found him to be the most beautiful man she has ever laid her eyes on. And when she looked into his eyes it felt like an electrical surge went through her. She noticed that although his eyes were golden, like the rest of his family, that it was more amber. It was a strange eye color, but one she found she could get lost in. And when he smiled at her, she felt her heart skip a beat.
Jasper also felt the electricity surge through him and he immediately knew that this wonderful, yet broken girl was his mate and he couldn't have been happier. He understood then why he was so angry when he first felt her emotions. He understood why he snapped at Rose when she chased Bella away on her first day of school, and he understood why he was so angry when he heard what her mother did to her.
Recovering first Jasper said: "Hello, Bella. It's an honor to meet you."
Bella blushed, but found that she liked the way he spoke. His voice was soft and sweet. "H… Hi, Jasper. I…It's nice to meet you too." Bella said shyly.
Jasper could feel Bella's emotions and knew that she felt the spark and that she liked him, but he knew that he would have to take things extremely slow. He had to help her heal before he could even think of pursuing a relationship with her.
Alice and Edward smiled at each other, knowing what just happened between Bella and Jasper. Rosalie, fast to catch on, felt ecstatic that her brother has finally found his mate, but she also felt apprehensive, because of Bella's emotional state. She planned to have a chat with Jasper as soon as she could. Though she trusted him, she felt the need to convey to him that she would crush him if he pushed Bella or hurt her in any way.
Emmett, completely oblivious as to what is happening under his nose, was chatting away about what he planned for Bella to do over the weekend. When the bell rang to announce the end of lunch, Jasper got up and pulled out Bella's chair for her so that she could get up easily.
"Would you mind if I walked you to your next class, Bella?" Jasper asked hesitantly.
Bella blushed. "S… Sure, Jasper." She said shyly. She couldn't understand why, but she felt special when Jasper was being nice to her.
Jasper just smiled and offered his arm to Bella, which she took, blushing redder than ever. They walked toward the Biology lab slowly, neither wanting the moment to end.
"I will see you later, Bella." Jasper said when they reached the lab.
"Thank you for walking with me. I will see you later," Bella said shyly, a light blush covering her face.
Bella walked into the Biology lab with a dreamy expression on her face. She couldn't believe she was friends with 5 of the most beautiful people she has ever seen and that Jasper was paying her any attention.
Jasper made it to his class just in time, but he couldn't pay attention. His thoughts were stuck on Bella. Hearing her giggle, seeing her smile and blush was driving him crazy. He knew he would do anything to make her happy, to see her giggle and smile like that again.
The rest of the day passed in a daze. Neither Jasper nor Bella could concentrate on their lessons. Although Jasper knew and understood the reason for it, Bella did not. She knew she liked Jasper, but she felt that he was too good for her. She decided to ignore any feelings that she may be developing for him and just treat him as she did the others. That way there is a lesser chance of her being hurt when he realized that she wasn't good enough for him.
When the last bell rang Alice rushed Bella out of the building and towards the car talking a hundred miles per hour about their shopping trip. Alice was so excited she didn't even notice that Bella was not paying attention until she asked Bella where she wanted to go first and Bella did not answer. She immediately got worried that something happened, but then she realized that one of them has been with Bella the whole day.
Shaking Bella lightly to catch her attention, Alice asked: "Bella, what's wrong?"
Bella, coming out of her thoughts with Alice's shaking, replied sadly: "Nothing."
"Come on, Bella, don't lie to me!" Alice said sternly.
Bella didn't know if she should trust Alice with her fears but Alice just looked at her with a raised brow, so Bella gave in. "It's just… I think I like Jasper, b… but a guy like him would never be interested in someone like me."
"Oh, Bella. Of course he would. Why would you think he wouldn't be interested?" Alice asked softly, but inside she was fuming.
"I… I don't deserve a g… guy like him. I… I'm not g… good enough f… for him." Bella said between sobs.
Alice pulled of to the side of the road and took Bella into her arms. "Of course you are good enough for him. You are a beautiful and intelligent girl. Don't let what your mother did to you get you down. Prove your mother wrong by being happy." Alice said passionately.
Bella calmed down a little more with every word Alice spoke, but she still felt a little depressed. "I don't know how." She said sniffling.
"Don't worry about it, Bella. We will work on it and we will prove to you that you are worth it. Every person deserves to be happy, and if Jasper is the one where your happiness lies, then you go after him with everything you have." Alice said smiling.
Bella smiled a small smile. "Thank you, Alice, but don't think I should pursue a relationship right now."
"Maybe not now, but when you are ready you give it everything you've got." Alice said. "Now let's forget all these glum thoughts and concentrate on having fun. First we are going to a salon and you are going to get a total make over."
Bella didn't reply she just smiled at Alice, trusting that the little pixie knew what she was doing.
Finally arriving at the mall, Alice led Bella into the beauty salon. She told the attendant that she wanted a complete make over for Bella. The attendant showed Bella to a chair and told her the stylist would be with her shortly.
Bella was feeling nervous, she has never been to a salon and didn't know what to expect and what the stylist would do. When the stylist came in the attendant told her that Bella wanted a make over. The stylist came over to Bella and looked her over before starting to get to work without a word. Bella grew more nervous as more and more of her hair was cut off and then the stylist began to put something in her hair and wrap it up in tin foil.
Finally when the stylist was done with everything she turned Bella toward the mirror and Bella gasped at the image in front of her. Her hair was layered and she had red highlights. Bella thought she looked amazing and she couldn't thank the stylist enough. Alice paid and they left to do some shopping.
Alice dragged Bella from the one store to the next, but as she promised she only got Bella a pair of pajamas and a couple of changes of clothes for the weekend. Bella couldn't believe it, but she was actually having fun, for the first time in a very long time.
Finally, finished with everything, they headed to the Cullen house. Bella started to get nervous again, because she hasn't met the Cullen parents yet and she wasn't used to meeting strange people and she has never had a sleep over before. When they pulled up the Cullen drive, Bella couldn't believe her eyes. This wasn't a house, it was a mansion.
Alice, sensing Bella's surprise, giggled. "When you have to share a house with a family as big as mine, space becomes very important."
Bella blushed. "Yeah, I guess I can understand the need for space with 5 kids."
Getting out of the car all the boys came out to help them carry all the shopping bags into the house. They all gave Bella a hug before grabbing the bags and heading inside. Alice took Bella by the arm and led her inside as well.
Esmé and Carlisle welcomed Bella at the front door. "Hello, you must be Bella. Welcome to our home," Esmé said with a soft smile.
"Yes Bella, welcome. Make yourself at home, and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask." Carlisle said kindly.
Bella blushed, but she felt welcomed. "Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Cullen. You have a lovely home."
"Thank you, dear, but please I am Esmé and this is Carlisle. There is no need for all the formalities." Esmé said already loving this shy, emotionally broken girl.
"Thank you, Esmé, Carlisle." Bella said shyly, though she could sense they meant what they said.
"So did you enjoy your shopping trip?" Esmé asked while leading Bella deeper into the house.
Bella smiled brightly. "Yes, I enjoyed it very much, though I am tired and a little hungry."
"I though you would be hungry. We ordered pizza and saved some for you, but I am sorry to say that we have already eaten as the boys couldn't wait any longer." Esmé said kindly.
"Oh, that is fine. Thank you Esmé." Bella replied hastily to reassure Esmé that she didn't mind eating alone.
Bella fixed herself a plate after Esmé showed her where everything was kept and went to sit down at the dining table. Jasper came and sat across from her.
"Your hair looks very pretty. I like what you have done with it," Jasper said.
Bella blushed. "Thank you, Jasper."
Jasper sat with Bella while she ate and when she was done he showed her to her room, feeling how tired she was.
"Thank you, Jasper. I'll see you tomorrow," Bella said tiredly.
"Goodnight, Bella. Sweet dreams Jasper replied before turning toward his own bedroom.
Bella quickly showered and put on her new, fuzzy pajamas before crawling into bed, falling asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. She had a smile on her face and dreams about Jasper filled her slumber.
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