A/N – Hay guys, not a lot to say today. This chapter takes place after dinner with the girls. It's kind of short because it's just her phone call with Jasper. I've got a load of stuff today and I'm riding high from see RJA last night. The show was great, the evening, was crazy. PM if you want details, it was a doozy.
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APOV
Oh. My. Goodness. I have never been nervous to talk to a guy, especially on the phone. It's easier that way. No awkward pauses and getting caught staring at each other. I've never been mesmerized by a guy's body so much that I can't speak, but that would be different with Jasper. I could tell by the way him just standing in front of me that he takes care of his body. The way his clothes clung to him. Damn. I wouldn't mind seeing more of him soon. I'm gonna do it. Rip the band-aid off. I have no clue what to say to this guy, but maybe it'll just flow. I don't know if I'll even like him. He's just another guy. I'll be fine, just do it.
"Hello?"
"Hi, Jasper? It's Alice. I almost ran you over today?" It came out more like a question. I'm not sure if I told him my name before.
"Hi. I'm really glad you called. I wasn't sure if you would."
"To be honest, I wasn't too sure either. I knew I wanted to get to know you, but I wasn't sure you'd remember me. I don't remember telling you my name even."
"You didn't then. But I wouldn't have needed it, Alice. I remember your beautiful voice."
This guy is good, and charming.
"Oh. Good to know. So tell me Jasper, what had you so enthralled that you risked you life while crossing the street?"
"Well…you might think its lame, but, I'm sort of a history buff. The civil war in particular. I'd just gotten a new book about the military's artillery and uniforms. I finally had a moment to crack it open and I couldn't put it down. What can I say, I'm a civil war nerd."
"I wouldn't say you're a nerd. Just really interested. Nothing wrong with that. If that's the case, I'm a fashion nerd."
"Touché. You are definitely not a nerd. How into fashion are you?"
"I'm in grad school for textiles and clothing design. Right now I'm working on a new line and trying to figure out how I'm going to market it. I was thinking boutiques but I keep thinking I should just open my own. I don't know, but I have a good feeling something will work out."
"Do you always have 'feeling' things will work out?"
"Kinda. It's a little weird, but sometimes I sense things are going to happen. I don't know how but I just go with it. Kinda like today." Oops
"What do you mean, today?"
"Well…I had a feeling something was going to happen at school today. I didn't know what, but it was like, I knew you were coming. You probably think I'm bizarre now." I started to feel self-conscious and I wondered if he could hear it in my voice. I knew I said too much. Most guys start thinking I'm a crazy stalker when they find out about my 'feelings'.
"Actually Alice, I've never been happier to hear that. Can I tell you something?"
"Sure?" Now I'm nervous.
He took a deep breath before he spoke again. "I've seen you before. It was a few weeks ago at a club. I saw you walk by and I wanted to speak to you then, but I lost you in the crowd. I haven't stopped thinking of you since. I never thought I would see you again unless fate brought us back to that club. And that didn't work out so well the first time. When you stopped me today, I could barely think, let alone speak to you. I know I must sound like a stalker, but I honestly knew I would see you again someday. I never thought you would see me first, but whatever works. So I guess this is a sign?"
"I would say so. And no, I don't think you're a stalker. This was just a series of fortunate events that led us to each other. I bet if we didn't meet today, it would have happened another day."
There was a moment of since after that. Not uncomfortable, just relishing in the fact that we were meant to find each other and we did. I didn't feel like I needed to say much else to him tonight. It's like he already knows me and I, him. I would like to see him though.
"So, anyway, I think we should commemorate our chance meeting with a date. Maybe you should take me dancing on Friday. I already know you like to go to the clubs"
"Alice, I couldn't agree more. How about eight o'clock? Maybe we can go to dinner first?"
"That sounds wonderful Jasper. Uhh, can I ask you another question?"
"Anything."
"What do you do? Are you in school too?" I hope he doesn't take that the wrong way. I'm honestly curious and I don't want him to think I'm shallow or anything. I guess he didn't because he chucked before he answered.
"I'm in grad school too, for Psychology. I ultimately want to be a psychiatrist but that's a ways off. Medical school and all."
"Oh, I see. I thought you might be a history major or something like that. Especially seeing you're a self-proclaimed nerd."
"Yeah, that's more of a hobby. Something I study on the side. But it did help me realize I wanted to study the after effects was has on people. When I finish I'll probably work with veterans and their families mostly. I'm going to try to intern at the VA this year or next, if I can get in. With the state of war we're in today, I imagine there are a lot of people out there who could use some assistance and guidance. Plus, I'm a good listener."
"Jasper, that is amazing. I think a lot of people are going to benefit from your help one day. And it's a good think you're a good listener because I'm a good talker." I yawned loudly into the phone. I couldn't hide that I was tired and I didn't even notice I was.
"Looks like I better let you go Pixie. You need your sleep."
"My friend calls me a pixie, that's funny."
"You don't mind do you? I kinda like it on you."
"No, I don't mind. As long as you call."
"And I will, tomorrow. Get some sleep. Night Pixie."
"Night Jasper."
I hung up the phone and got ready for bed. I was tired but I'm sure if I can sleep. I still feel a little hyped up after that call. I know for a fact now that there is something between us. This will be the best date ever. I'm gonna need to go shopping for myself now. I told Bella at dinner that I would help her find something to wear for her date and I'm sure Rose will come too. I wonder why she seems so reluctant to ask. I'm not that hard on her. I just know what's best. Hello, it's what I do. We'll have to go Thursday evening. I'll need Friday for hair and makeup time. I'm glad I don't have to stay in on Friday now while they go out. I don't mind being alone sometimes. But when your best friends are with someone else, it makes it kind of hard.
I pulled on my favorite pink silk pajama set from Victoria's Secret and got in bed. I wish I could talk to Jasper just one more time tonight. That would help me sleep.
BZZZZZ
I grabbed my cell of the bedside table and saw it was a text. That's Jasper's number.
To Alice:
Couldn't wait until tomorrow and I can't wait to see you Friday
Sweet dreams and good night Pixie
-Jas
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To Jasper:
Diddo
-Alice
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Now I can sleep.
A/N – See ya soon. Really soon ;)
