Chapter 7

I sat in my room thankful that neither Cynthia nor Joseph was here. I couldn't take Cyn's constant pestering on why I look like shit and can't focus nor could I take Joseph just being here.

I stared out the window with the same feeling I would usually get before a vision, paranoia, but for some reason a vision never came. I felt like I was being watched from directly out of that window, facing the forest.

Soon enough the feeling disappeared and was replaced with curiosity which drove me to think about those event in the forest, the legend and my vision becoming reality.

I started to become angry with myself, maybe I was just seeing things.

"Ugh! I know what I saw. She freaking attacked a deer!"

"You may know what you saw but surely no one would believe you."

I turned abruptly to see a man standing in front of my window. He had wheat colored hair that curled around his face, his eyes were a dark gold color that looked somewhat familiar except for the hungry look in his eyes. His clothes looked like he had stayed in the forest for a rather long time.

For some reason I was not afraid of his presence.

"Why would I tell anyone? They'd think I'm crazy. Wait you must of saw! You saw what she did!"

He snarled inhumanly.

"You say that as if I would help you. What would you do with that information anyway?"

I frowned.

"Nothing I just want to understand her. What if I were to bring this up to her?"

He shook his head adamantly.

"Foolish! He would hear you. He can hear your thoughts. I am here for one reason only, to warn you and protect you. Maybe then I will be forgiven. Do not think about any of this in front of Edward. I will be back from time to time."

I nodded thankfully then frowned.

"Wait I don't even know who you are! You could be a physco!"

He smiled a little bit.

"Aren't we all a little crazy beautiful. My name is Jasper and you are my redemption."

And with that he was gone.

I thought back to the movie theater when Mr. Cullen was kissing Bella. He was fucking rubbing it in my face! He has heard all of my fucking thoughts!

I grew agitated then calmed as I realized I had no right to be mad, I mean I was with Erica now I guess.

I heard my ringtone 'If You Wanna Be My Lover' by Spice Girls so I knew Erica was calling.

"Hello?"

"Hey Ali-Cat, have you been feeling better since yesterday?"

I don't know why I was irritated with her concern but I was.

"Yes."

The silence between us was awkward.

"I was wondering if you'd like to go on a date with me."

I sighed.

"Sure. Wait, now?"

"Yeah silly. I'm actually right in front of your house now."

I never liked surprises.

"I'll be down in a second."

I quickly grabbed my purse after switching clothes and headed to her car.

"Hey Erica, why the sudden date?"

I looked at her clothes glad she had kind of laxed them back to her old comfortable cute style.

"Well I wanted to make sure I was out of the friend zone with you. We might be going out but I feel it's just a title right now."

I understood what she meant so I couldn't be mad at her for it. She started to drive off when I realized I didn't know where we were headed.

"Where are we going?"

"It's a surprise."

I cocked an eyebrow at her and she sighed.

"Fine. We are going go-kart racing! I will beat you this time!"

I laughed actually a little excited for the date, or more so the race.

When we got to the parking lot I immediately saw a Mercedes Guardian and there was no chance in hell two people had those in Forks. Ugh. Mr. Cullen better get off my case after he sees I'm with Erica.

I mustn't think about the forest. I mustn't think about the forest.

I held Erica's hand as she purchased our racing tickets and helmets.

We went to track 3, the best but most expensive track. I was almost 100% positive Mr. and Mrs. Cullen were there.

We got inside and I was a bit flabbergasted to see four other perfect people besides the two I already expected.

There was a huge muscular guy with cropped dark hair lifting up a protesting blonde woman who looked like she could put any woman to shame and besides them were a handsome man with slicked back blonde hair holding a woman who looked like a model parent. And last but not least my teachers.

Erica dragged us over against my will.

"Hi Mr. and Mrs. Cullen. I never knew teachers went go-kart racing."

Mr. Cullen laughed and looked at me with distaste.

"We didn't think anyone would have enough money to play on track 3 during this hour. What are you two doing here anyway?"

I spoke before Erica.

"Go-Kart racing obviously but if you must know we are on our first date."

Erica smiled along with me. She was smiling because I was open and I was smiling because of the looked Mrs. Cullen had, jealousy.

Mr. Cullen looked relieved and the woman I assumed to be his mother smiled.

"I think you to will make a good couple. Would you like to race us? And you could tell me how my children are teaching you."

Mr. Cullen looked worriedly at me.

"We'd love to race you and they are really good teachers."

We talked a little while longer and then we all got into our own carts. Emmett whose name I had learned when he vandalized his cart looked ridiculous sitting in the small thing.

I looked forward to see the light flash green. I sped as fast as possible and looked at my opponents. Bella was really close to the back of Erica's car. I was actually a little worried. I turned a little bit so I was closer to them.

Bella had a look of pure anger while Erica smiled at me unknowingly.

Mr. Cullen was tied for first place with Emmet and everyone else was behind me.

Bella's kart pushed Erica's making hers wobble a bit and I grew furious at Bella's behavior.

I turned my cart sharply so it knocked into Bella's making her stall just long enough for everyone to pass her.

Erica looked at me surprised and I shrugged. She then looked at me with a competitive stare.

"Babe you're going down!"

I laughed and sped up.

We kept switching positions of first and second place between us.

I could see the checkered flag waving in the wind, I put the pedal to the metal but Erica some how managed to beat me for the first time ever.

As soon as we got out of our Karts to the railing she pointed at me.

"IN YOUR FACE!"

"I let you win."

She frowned.

"WHAT?"

I laughed.

"I'm just kidding you finally beat me."

I looked to the side to see Bella watching us intently.

"I think I deserve a victory kiss."

I rolled my eyes and laid one on her. I pushed her against the railing and kissed her. Hard.

I pulled away and her glasses were fogging up. I looked back over to see Bella had a angry and hurt look on her face that almost made me regret my actions. Almost.

Now she knows how I felt, how I will feel everyday that she isn't mine.

Mr. Cullen walked over with a smirk.

"Keep the PDA to minimum girls. I'm glad you both are happy though."

I knew what he was really happy about but I checked my thoughts.

"Well I'll see you guys tomorrow. Au revoir."

Erica held my hand as we walked away.

"That was a great first date."

I nodded in agreement only because it was great to know Bella felt something for me.

A/N: I know I haven't been updating for a while, I'm not going to lie and make up excuses. I just didn't write and I'm sorry.

I know most of you guys don't like Alice and Erica together but it helps with the plot, it won't be too long.

Which chapter should I write in Bella's POV? The first day of school (seeing alice for the first time?) or the Go- Kart races?

Oh in case you didn't know Jasper is the one from the legend in the previous chapter. He felt to guilty after attacking and vowed not to come back until he felt worthy.

Any questions, suggestions, or comments? Review.