I must give extra credit for this chapter. While the characters were always based off of Mrs. Meyers great works, but this chapter needed extra help when it came to a certain play. All quotes were taken from the great website, .edu/midsummer/

Chapter 7

October passed in a flash of dull colors. Alice continued going to counseling once a week, after which Jasper would take her out for ice cream to help her feel better. He was glad that the girl with getting help, and he did see subtle changes in her attitude and mannerisms. Her anxiety and fear at school slowly lessened, at the same time her nightmares were becoming less intense. She still had nightmares but they lessened from two to three a night, to about two or three a week.

Alice had not given up her role in A Midsummer Night's dream, and ended up having to put in some late nights in the theater. Alice knew it was going to be that way but still missed her nights spent with Jasper and her family. Jasper was a quick study, sneaking around to bring her dinner and give a quick kiss, and was always there to bring her safely home.

As soon as Alice felt up to it Jasper and her went out and found Jasper a house. It was small, yet homey, and the fact that it was in the middle of a forest made it feel like a cabin. They played newly weds as they went shopping for furniture. Jasper enjoyed having the girl over. It never changed how he treated the girl, it just gave him the freedom to do it his own way. What made it even better was that is was just a five minute run -for Jasper- from the clearing where they spent Homecoming night.

What Alice found funny was trying to watch Jasper eat a meal with her family. He had explained to her that he could eat normal food, it just tasted like dirt, and because his body couldn't process the food, he would have to cough it up later. Alice tried to help the boy by influencing what her parents made, but Jasper had shot himself in the foot by saying he was a vegan. Even Alice thought the food tasted like dirt.

Esme had been set on making Jasper feel welcomed, and had gone out of her way to find vegan recipes and shop in a organic food store. She ended up making vegan fried chicken, mashed potatoes (without butter or milk), corn and to top it off she made a vegan cheesecake.

Esme also didn't want to single Jasper out, so Emmett and Edward were invited. Originally the two refused to go, Emmett claiming the tofu was torture, but Rosalie and Bella won out and the boys came. Alice and Rosalie were almost on the floor laughing from Emmett's expressions as he ate.

The dinner was on Saturday night, so Alice went over to Jasper's after dinner. She hated waiting on his bed and listening as he forced himself to get sick, but was thankful he did it. After he walked out of the bathroom he had just stared at her, saying she better love him for what he just dealt with. To respond Alice just smiled and walked up to the man, hugging him tightly. Jasper just laughed and kissed her head, reassuring her that to him, she was more than worth it.

After that things were quiet. Alice was getting more and more excited for the opening night of the play. She was glad she had stuck with it, saying it was a great distraction. Not to mention she loved playing pixie.

"How do I look?" Alice grinned at her sister, glad Rosalie had joined the costume crew.

"You know I always make you look good." Rosalie smirked. She stepped back and looked at her shorter sister. She was dressed in a forest green skirt with a torn looking bottom hem. The skirt was matched with a top with one shoulder, that cut off before her mid-drift. "It should make the boys drool."

"Wow, just what I need." Alice rolled her eyes. "I'm going to do make-up." Rosalie laughed and watched as Alice left the room. She cleaned up her small sewing kit, leaving to meet her family. Emmett and Edward were gone at an away game, so it was down to five for the show. It actually worked out perfectly since there were only five seats in the front row of the center section.

"Hey, mom, dad." Rosalie smiled walking up to the small group waiting out in the front lobby.

"How's she doing?" Bella asked.

"Fine, nervous." Rosalie shrugged.

"I'm glad she's doing this. She loves acting." Esme smiled. "Oh, Jasper." Esme stood on her toes, waving to the blonde boy who had just walked into the school. No one was surprised to see him holding a bouquet of wild flowers.

"Those are pretty." Bella smiled, pointing to the flowers.

"I know roses are traditional, but it's Alice. Not a big rose, gal." Jasper shrugged, looking at the flowers.

"If you want, I can sneak you back so you can give them to her." Rosalie offered.

"Thanks, that'd be great." Jasper smiled.

"Ok, we'll meet you all in the theater." Rosalie smiled to her parents and sister before walking off with Jasper. "A question first."

"Shoot." Jasper said, slowing his step so Rosalie could talk.

"The county attorney called and left a message about the case, apparently they want her there at arraignment. You think she could handle that?" Rosalie was chewing on her bottom lip.

"It'll be hard for her to face them, but I wouldn't underestimate her strength." Jasper whispered. "I'd just wait to tell her until after the last performance. She doesn't need it on her mind right now."

"Yeah, I was going to wait until Sunday or Monday night." Rosalie nodded, holding back a curtain dividing the lobby from the hall that led to the backstage areas. "Wait right here." Jasper nodded and watched as Rosalie disappeared behind a door.

"Hey, Jazzy." Alice smiled as she walked out and saw him.

"Make it quick, the director called five minutes." Rosalie sighed, handing the boy his ticket, before leaving the two alone to find her seat.

"How are you doing?" Jasper smirked, handing her the flowers.

"Nervous but really excited." Alice said, smelling the flowers. "Thank you." She leaned up and kissed the boy gently. "Are you taking me home after?"

"When should you be finished changing and everything?" Jasper asked, wrapping his arms around the girl's bare waist.

"Nine thirty." Alice said, looking up at the man.

"Well, your curfew is one. I was thinking about taking you to our spot to watch the stars. I have a few blankets and some of your favorite snacks out in my car." Jasper smiled, leaning over so the tip of his nose touched hers.

"That sounds fun." Alice said coyly.

"Ok, then it's a date." Jasper whispered before kissing the girl deeply, holding her close. "I'd tell you to break a leg, but I really don't want that." Jasper smirked. Alice shook her head.

"I'll see you after the show." Alice leaned up and kissed the boy softly. "Love you." Alice kissed the boy once more before walking off.

"Love you more." Jasper called back. Alice turned, poking her head out from around the door, sticking her tongue out at her boyfriend. Jasper chuckled before turning around to go find his seat.

Jasper grinned as the house lights went out and the stage lit up in front of him. He could have done without the first two scenes, he couldn't care less about anything but Alice. He literally perked up when he saw a scrawny blonde freshmen stumble onto the stage.

"How now, spirit! Whither wander you?" The boy said, looking at the fairy across the stage.

Jasper smiled to himself, Alice's scent starting to dance around him. He knew she had just entered the back of the theater, waiting for her entrance. He wanted to turn and look at her, but if he did, so would others, and he really didn't want to ruin the girl's entrance.

"Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania." A fit junior proclaimed as he walked down a side aisle. Jasper just looked over at Alice, heart melting at the sight of the flowers he had given her in a crown around her head.

"What, jealous Oberon! Fairies, skip hence: I have forsworn his bed and company." Alice was completely unlike herself, attitude and pride dripping with every word.

He couldn't stop smiling. He wanted to both thank and kill Rosalie for the outfit she had made for her sister. The outfit made his animalistic side roar inside him. Her skirt was so short it made her legs look long and wonderful. Her tiny shirt clung to her perfectly, enhancing her curves. Her flat stomach and her soft yet toned arms added to her appeal. The outfit made her look like a fairy sex goddess. And while he wanted to remember her in that outfit forever, he didn't like the fact that almost every male, around him, had a sudden spark of lust towards the girl.

His heart lurched again when he saw the very earthy looking bed descend from the rafters. It looked to be covered in moss, vines, leaves and flowers. It was a rather fitting pretend bed for his girl, and knew that if she could she would sleep in a bed like that in real life. Though he didn't like it too much when the the fit junior hoped onto the bed where Alice was suppose to be sleeping. He just kept thinking that he was the only one who was allowed to be in bed with the girl.

Intermission came and Carlisle and Esme excused themselves, leaving the two girls and Jasper left to chat.

"You so could have put her in a sweater." Jasper sighed. Rosalie just laughed and shrugged.

"I had to follow the costume director's orders, and she saw Titania as the type of women to embrace what God gave her." Rosalie smirked. "You know you think she's hot."

"It's not my thoughts I'm worried about." Jasper mumbled, rolling his eyes at her and Bella's laughter.

"If it helps she doesn't like the outfit either." Bella confessed.

"Oh, come on. He's funny when jealous." Rosalie scoffed.

"Whatever." Bella rolled her eyes. "Isn't she amazing?"

"I knew she'd be." Jasper smirked. "I ran lines with her and she just got so into her part, it is a rather perfect role for her."

"Of course she's amazing. It's in our blood." Esme smiled, walking back to the three, Carlisle with her, handing out bottles of water. "I acted in college. Actually got an offer to do a show on Broadway."

"You never told us that." Bella said, mouth slightly a gape.

"Why didn't you do it?" Rosalie asked.

"I never wanted to be a professional actress. Your father was here and my life was meant to be with him." Esme smiled at Carlisle, touching his hand.

"Dad, how could you hold her back?" Bella said accusingly.

"I told her to go for it, that I could get into a med school out there. But she didn't want to have to deal with a wedding and moving." Carlisle shrugged.

"And I don't regret it. I never have." Esme leaned over and kissed her husband softly.

The lights dimmed and the theater grew silent as everyone returned to their seats. Jasper stared at the bed hanging from the ceiling, feeling Alice's boredom. He laughed more from her amusing feelings then the antics of the six member acting troupe that were on stage. He got a little more interested when a man was left on stage, singing, his face that of a donkey.

"What angel wakes me from my flowery bed?" Alice spoke, peaking over the side of her bed, which was slowly descended towards the stage.

Jasper couldn't help but chuckle at how well Alice acted infatuated with the donkey faced boy. In fact, he knew Alice could actually not stand the other actor. He was apparently a usual on the high school stage, and was very cocky. While he was a good actor, his over self-confidence made him rather annoying to be around. That didn't, however, stop the majority of girls who flocked around him as if he were famous.

"Come, wait upon him; lead him to my bower. The moon methinks looks with a watery eye; And when she weeps, weeps every little flower, Lamenting some enforced chastity. Tie up my love's tongue bring him silently." Alice spoke eloquently, eyes meeting Jasper's as she said 'my love's'. She then walked lightly off stage, spinning and skipping as she went.

Another scene went by before Alice came dancing back on stage. "Come, sit thee down upon this flowery bed, While I thy amiable cheeks do coy, And stick musk-roses in they sleek smooth head, And kiss thy fair large ears, my gentle joy." Alice stood on the bed, behind the sitting donkey faced actor. She played with the boy's mane, watching him with loving eyes as he ordered around Peaseblossom, Cobweb, and Mustardseed.

Jasper watched with mixed emotions. He loved the girl's smile as she acted, looking very comfortable in her skin. She had a confidence about her that he rarely saw when she was around other people. He was glad she was happy, but at the same time he wished he was the one on stage with her. He didn't like that she had to pretend to go to sleep next to a literal ass of a man. Though on second thought he came to want to be the second man now perched on the side of the bed, gently caressing Alice's cheek.

"Now, my Titania; wake you, my sweet queen." Jasper shook his head, wishing he could go back in time and audition for the role.

"My Oberon! What visions have I seen! Methought I was enamour'd of an ass." Alice said softly.

"There lies your love." This was Alice's favorite part, it was the easiest part for her to act out, she easily showed her distaste for the other person and her favoring of the fairy king. She had grew to be fast friends with the other actor, and the fact that he was her new partner in her math class helped her stay calm in the first few weeks after her attack. Jasper never really minded, he knew that the other boy had nothing more than platonic feelings for Alice.

Alice had moved quickly out of the hanging bed, taking the hand of the dark haired junior, and gave a very nymph-looking smirk. "Come, my lord, and in our flight tell me how it came this night that I sleeping here was found with these mortals on the ground." She rhymed before the king danced the girl off the stage, letting her twirl under his arm.

The rest of the play continued with three weddings and a small comical play put on by the six member acting troupe. Alice wasn't seen again until after the scrawny blonde recited on of Puck's ending monologues.

"Through the house give gathering light, by the dead and drowsy fire: Every elf and fairy sprite hop as light as bird from brier; And this ditty, after me, sing, and dance it trippingly." The fairy king said, walking on stage with Alice on his arm.

"First, rehearse your song by rote to each word a warbling note; Hand in hand, with fairy grace, will we sing, and bless this place." Alice dropped the man's arm, and gracefully partly walked partly danced around the other man.

"Now, until the break of day, Through this house each fairy stray. To the best bride-bed will we, Which by us shall blessed be; And the issue there create ever shall be fortunate. So shall all the couples three ever true in loving be; And the blots of Nature's hand shall not in their issue stand; Never mole, hare lip, nor scar,

Nor mark prodigious, such as are despised in nativity, Shall upon their children be. With this field-dew consecrate, Every fairy take his gait; And each several chamber bless, Through this palace, with sweet peace; And the owner of it blest ever shall in safety rest. Trip away; make no stay; Meet me all by break of day." The boy said before him and Alice exited, walking up the aisles they first entered on.

The small blonde was left onstage, the lights turned off except for two spotlights, from the back, focusing on him. He smiled brightly holding his arms out. "If we shadows have offended, think but this, and all is mended, that you have but slumber'd here while these visions did appear. And this weak and idle theme, no more yielding but a dream, gentles, do not reprehend: of you pardon, we will mend: And, as I am an honest Puck, Of we have unearned luck, now to 'scape the serpent's tongue, we will make amends ere long; else the Puck a liar call; so, good night unto you all. Give me your hands, if we be friends, And Robin shall restore amends."

He bowed and stepped back as everyone clapped. Alice ran back onto the stage and came to the center as the other junior joined her, they joined hands, raised them and bowed. Jasper joined Rosalie and Bella in whistling and yelling Alice's name. The two actors stepped back, letting the other fairies come and take their curtain call. The curtain calls continued through the acting troupe, followed by the foursome -Hermia, Helena, Lysander, and Demetrius-, and then the threesome -Egeus, Theseus, and Hippolyta-. Once all the actors finished their curtain call, they all bowed together before rushing out to the lobby. They all waited in a line to greet everyone as they exited.

"You were amazing!" Jasper smiled, picking Alice up, kissing her deeply.

"I'm glad you enjoyed it." Alice giggled, kissing the boy again. She leaned over to his ear kissing it softly. "I love being in your arms, but I'm getting cold." Jasper laughed as he set the girl down. She held Jasper's hand as he led her through the crowd to find her family.

"There's our girl." Esme smiled as she pulled Alice into a hug. "You were spectacular." Esme kissed the top of the girl's head.

"Thank you." Alice smiled, moving to hug her father. "I had fun."

"That's great." Carlisle smiled. "You have any plans for the night?" He asked, watching the girl move and wrap her arms around Jasper's waist.

"I was going to steal her for awhile." Jasper smiled.

"Just be home before curfew." Esme smiled.

"I always am." Alice said cheerfully. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go change." Alice hugged her parents once more before running off.

Jasper talked a little more with Alice's family before they left. He wonder around until he saw something that made his anger flare. Tristan and Ethan were leaning against the wall near the entrance to the backstage area, watching the various people walking around. Jasper stormed up to the two, trying to keep his voice in check.

"Hey, Jasper." Ethan smiled.

"What the hell are you two doing here?" Jasper growled.

"We wanted to meet the beautiful Alice." Tristan winked.

"Quite a little body on that one, no wonder you wanted her. You willing to share?" Ethan asked, knowing he was bating the other boy.

"If you ever come near Alice I will kill you." Jasper growled, fist clenched in rage.

"Jasper." Alice couldn't help the fear in her voice, she had never seen the man so angry.

"Lets go." Jasper spun around quickly, grabbing Alice's hand and dragging her as he walked.

"Jasper, stop." Jasper's anger blocked his senses. "You're hurting me." Jasper stopped cold, and turned. They had just gotten outside, and looked at the small girl. She was rubbing her hand, biting her bottom lip.

"I'm sorry, Alice." Jasper whisper, taking her hurt hand and kissing it softly. "I'm so, so sorry."

"What happened?" Alice whispered. "Who were those two?"

"They were the guys I use to live with. They said they were here to see you." Jasper took a deep breath. "They wanted you." Jasper pulled the girl into a hug, kissing the top of her head.

"I really am glad you moved out." Alice whispered.

"I'm really sorry I hurt you." Jasper whispered against the girl's ear.

"It's ok, nothing broken or bruised. You just need to calm down. No better way to do that then to buy me some dinner then take me to our spot to watch the stars." Jasper chuckled and leaned down, kissing the girl softly.

"I love you." Jasper whispered.

"I love you too." Alice mumbled before stealing another kiss. Jasper kept his arm around the girl, smiling as he led her to his car.

"So what do you want to eat?" Jasper asked, opening the door to his car for the girl. He stopped before he shut the door, smiling at the wild flower crown that Alice wore. He shut the door and rushed to his side, slipping into the car.

"Do you still have the stuff to make pizza?" Alice asked, relaxing in the car's bucket seat.

"Of course. You want me to make you one?" Alice smiled and nodded. "Ok, sounds good to me." Jasper wrapped an arm around the girl's shoulders as he sped off. Alice turned on his radio and began to sing and dance in her spot, making Jasper laugh.

"Womanizer, woman, womanizer, you're a womanizer." Alice sang.

"You're too cute." Jasper shook his head. "Crazy, but cute."

"It all balances out." Alice giggled. Jasper laughed as they pulled up to his house, turning off the car. They slipped out of the car and Alice skipped up to the door, twirling around and smiling at Jasper as he slowly walked up to her. "You know you love me."

"I wonder sometimes." Jasper chuckled, unlocking the door. Alice followed the boy into the house and to the kitchen, jumping up and sitting on the counter.

"So, you really liked the show?" Alice asked.

"Of course I did. You were amazing, couldn't even tell you wanted to punch Bottom instead of kiss him." Jasper smirked, grabbing some dough from the refrigerator.

"That was a hard thing to fight." Alice smiled. "Kind of wished you were Oberon, would of made things that much easier. Not to mention I'd get to see you shirtless."

"You've seen that before." Jasper laughed.

"So, not the point." Alice rolled her eyes as Jasper shook his head.

"Just cheese?" He asked.

"Yes, please." Alice smiled.

Alice watched silently as Jasper made the pizza, smiling at the care he put into her food. She giggled and whistled as Jasper bent over to put the pizza in the oven. Jasper shook his head as he set the timer.

"We have twenty minutes." Jasper stated, washing his hands.

Alice smirked and opened her arms. Jasper walked up to the girl and wrapped his arms around ther waist, pulling her close. Alice tangled her hands in Jasper's hair, kissing the man softly. "I love you, Jasper."

"I love you too, Alice." Jasper whispered. "How are you doing?" Jasper stared into the girl's eyes

"Jazz." Alice whispered, eyes dulling as they fell from his.

"Al, you are a great actress, but I don't want you acting around me." Jasper caressed her cheek.

"Tonight was hard." Alice whispered. "It was hard being in front of a large group of people, in such little clothing. I was scared, but I'm glad I did it. Like I accomplished something." She sighed.

"Good, I wanted to make sure you were happy." Jasper kissed the girl's forehead, running his hands through her hair.

"I have no idea what I'd do without you." Alice whispered, pressing herself as close as possible to Jasper.

"You'll never have to know, I'll always be here for you." Jasper whispered against the girl's ear, rubbing her back.

"Hey, I'll be right back." Alice kissed the boy softly before jumping off the counter and walking out of the kitchen. Jasper heard his phone ring as soon as the door shut to his bathroom.

"Hello." Jasper said, answering the phone.

"Hi, Jasper, is Alice around?" Carlisle voice held a tinge of stress as he talked.

"She just stepped into the bathroom. Can I give her a message for you?" Jasper asked.

"No, kind of." The man's stress made his voice shaky.

"What happened?" Jasper asked, straightening up.

"Someone broke in. The police are on their way, but I think they were here because of Alice. All of the pictures with her in them have been smashed, her room has been practically destroyed. It looks as if they drenched her bed in animal blood." Carlisle took a deep breath.

"Oh God." Jasper whispered. "Is there anything I can do?" Jasper's eyes flashed to Alice as she walked into the room.

"I was hoping Alice could stay with you for the night or maybe two. At least until her mother and I have time to clean everything up." Carlisle sighed.

"Of course, do you and Mrs. Cullen have a place to go? You are more than welcome to my guest room." Jasper held out his arm to Alice, pulling her close.

"Thank you but we're going to get a hotel for the night." Carlisle took another deep breath. "The police are here, I should go. Thanks again."

"Of course, take care." Jasper said before hanging up. He wrapped his second arm around the girl, just holding her.

"Jazz, what's wrong? Why'd my dad call?" Alice asked, fear coating each word.

"Someone broke into your house. He thinks they were there because of you. All pictures of you had been smashed, and your room was almost destroyed. They poured animal blood over your bed."

"What?" Alice took a step back.

"Come here." Jasper pulled the girl back to him, kissing the top of her head. "Your dad wanted to make sure you could stay with me until they got your room back in order."

"How could this happen?" Alice clenched onto Jasper's tee shirt. "I thought they were suppose to stay away from me."

"I don't think this was James or Lutz." Jasper took a deep breath. Alice just stared up at the boy. He kissed her forehead and moved, taking the pizza out of the oven. "Ethan and Tristan have hated the fact that I was with you since day one. They always wanted me to change, to join in on their nightly feedings." He plated a few slices of the pizza and handed it to the girl, along with a bottle of water from his refrigerator. "They would pour blood on your bed, because they've figured out that I spend the night with you. And blood is really hard to get out of porous material. They think your parents will just try and clean the blood up and then one night the smell of blood will get the better of me."

"I guess they never counted on the fact that my dad would rather me sleep with a teenage boy unsupervised, than on anything any blood as been on." Alice whispered.

"Yeah, but I still don't like them knowing where you live." Jasper sighed.

"I don't like maniacs knowing where I live either." Alice mumbled, before taking a bite of the pizza.

"It'll be ok, I'll make sure they never get close to you." Jasper said, touching Alice's cheek. "Come on, you need a distraction, and I just got some new movies."

"Mamma Mia?" Alice smirked. Jasper laughed and nodded. He grabbed the pizza and wrapped an arm around the girl's waist, leading her into his living room.

"I love how easy it is to make you smile." Jasper laughed, setting the pizza down on the coffee table. Alice set down her drink, sitting back on the couch.

"What else did you get?" Alice asked, taking another bite of pizza.

"Well, lets see. Rocky, Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Producers, Mamma Mia, and also just for you, Newsies." Jasper smirked.

"Newsies!" Alice cheered, bouncing in her spot like a little kid. Jasper laughed and nodded, opening the DVD. Alice grinned as she kept eating. Jasper grabbed his remote and sat down next to the girl, wrapping an arm around her shoulder. Alice set her place down before snuggling into Jasper's side.

Before the night was done Alice had finished the pizza, made Jasper watch the three musicals he had bought, and had gotten the stiff man relaxed enough to the point where he was able to continue holding the girl as they both laid down on the couch. Jasper was always mister proper, and while he would lay with her in bed, she had to be under the sheets. Alice both hated and loved this trait. It was great while she had been healing, made her feel respected yet loved, but when she really wanted to be close to the boy, it got in the way.

"I don't want to move." Alice mumbled as Mamma Mia finished. She turned so she was chest to chest with the man behind her, pulling him closer.

"I love you, Alice." Jasper gently cupped the girl's face in his hands, tilting it up. He began kissing her softly, just letting his love cover the girl. Alice tangled her hands in Jasper's hair, deepening the kiss.

They remained like that for a few minutes, both just exploring the other's mouth. Alice's hands slipped from Jasper's golden locks, moving to his neck, and then chest, hands exploring the grooves and lines caused my his muscles. Jasper just held onto the girl, hands around her waist. But soon his human side began to awaken, his hands slipped down her back, resting at the waist band of her jeans. His fingers found their way under her shirt, slowly massaging their way up. Alice gasped and pulled away, feeling Jasper's hands fiddling with the clasp of her bra. She scrambled off of the couch, standing and wrapping her arms around her chest.

"Shit, Alice, I'm sorry, I don't know what happened." Jasper sat up, hands covering his face in guilt.

"It's fine. I didn't think I'd react that way. I guess I'm just not ready yet." Alice whispered.

"I'm really sorry." Jasper whispered, holding out his hand to the girl.

"It's fine." Alice took his hand and smiled, but knew Jasper still felt guilty. "I still love you."

"I love you too, baby." Jasper forced a smile.

"Bed time?" Alice asked, still smiling.

Jasper nodded and stood up, still holding the girl's hand. He silently led Alice to his room. Alice sat down on the bed, watching the boy dig through his dresser.

"Here you go. They might be more comfortable, than jeans, to sleep in." Jasper smirked.

"You stole my clothes." Alice asked, cocking an eyebrow.

"I'm part boy scout, always have to be prepared." Jasper smiled before kissing the girl softly. Alice shook her head but took the clothes before she shut herself in Jasper's bathroom, washing her face and brushing her teeth and hair before changing for bed.

"Hey, Jasper?" Alice asked walking out of the bathroom, turning off the light.

"Yes, my love?" Jasper said, watching Alice turn off the bedroom light.

"Do you think Tristan and Ethan would ever work with James and Lutz?" Alice asked, slipping under the sheets, laying back.

"Of course not." Jasper reassured the girl, pulling her close. In reality the thought had never even crossed his mind. Knowing his old roommates, it was possible. They loved torturing humans, and helping the two humans who hurt Alice, was one sure way to torture both Alice and himself. "I'll protect you, Alice, or die trying." Jasper whispered to softly for the girl to hear, and just pulled her closer.

Sorry, I know you've had to wait a bit longer for this chapter, but before I had the next chapter ready to go before I posted the one before it. So be patient, It'll take a little bit more time to get out the next few chapters, but I'd rather give you quality chapters that add to the story, rather than choppy, sloppy chapters. But hey, reviews always help those creative juices, don't hesitate to throw out suggestions, I'm all ears!