A/N: I do not own Twilight, Stephenie Meyer does…sigh


When it was Monday, I met Jasper in front of the school.

"So, should we tell people we're dating now?" I asked, taking his hand.

Jasper shrugged. "Whatever you're comfortable with."

"I want the whole world to know I belong to you."

"You don't technically belong to me."

"I will when we get married," I said confidently.

"What makes you so sure?" Jasper asked, amused.

"I had a vision."

"Of our wedding?"

"Well….not exactly. I had a wedding ring and we were kissing."

"You could just be cheating on your husband with me."

"I don't want anyone but you. Why would I marry anyone else?"

Jasper shrugged. "It was just a thought."

--

At lunch, I walked right by my usual table to Jasper's.

When I looked over, I saw the whole table watching.

I shrugged it off and took Jasper's hand in mine. Our fingers laced together.

Jasper just stared at his food while I ate.

"Are you okay?" I asked, feeling that something was wrong with him.

Jasper glanced at me. "Yeah, I'm fine."

"Bullshit."

He raised an eyebrow. "And what about that is bullshit?"

I opened my mouth, but I heard someone say my name from behind me.

Bella was standing a few feet behind me with Edward. "Hey."

I turned a little more. "Hi."

Bella looked pointedly at Jasper, then back at me.

"Bella, this is Jasper Whitlock. Jasper, this is my sister Bella and her boyfriend Edward Masen," I introduced.

Bella smiled at Jasper. "And how do you know Alice?"

Jasper turned to me. I shrugged. "We're dating," Jasper told her.

Bella's eyes widened and she turned to me. "You lied to me."

"Let's not get into this now Bella."

The way Edward was staring at me was scaring me. He always seemed to know what people were thinking, it was weird.

"And how long have you been dating?" Bella asked, crossing her arms over her chest.

"The day after prom. I met up with him after everyone left the house and we just kinda got together," I lied easily.

Bella sighed, closing her eyes. "Can we talk?"

I was about to respond, but the bell rang, signaling the end of lunch period.

I grabbed my tray to bus and took Jasper's hand in mine. "See you at home Bells," I called over my shoulder.

"So, what is wrong?" I asked Jasper.

He took a deep breath. "I'm just worried about the Volturi. We can't talk here, though. We'll talk later."

I nodded, wondering what 'the Volturi' was. He went with me to my locker. His is a little ways down the hall from mine.

"See you later," I murmured, reaching up to give him a quick kiss.

"Later," Jasper agreed, pulling back and heading towards his locker.

I met up with Angela in the hall.

"You and Jasper?" she asked excitedly.

I grinned and nodded. "Yep."

"Is he a good kisser?" Jessica asked, coming up on my other side.

"Amazing," I told them with a smirk.

"Is this really serious?" Angela asked.

A proud smile spread on my lips. "He loves me, I love him."

"That's so great!" Angela cried, giving me a one-armed hug while still walking forward.

"I know."

--

I was worried about my talk with Bella. I beat her home, so I decided to strike up a conversation with Rosalie. That would keep me busy for a few hours.

"Hey Rose!" I called, dropping my backpack on the ground.

She appeared from the kitchen. "How's Project Jasper?"

I grinned. "I haven't gotten to tell you yet. We're dating."

Rosalie literally screamed. She gripped me in a hug. "That's sooooo great!"

Emmett came running in. "Where's the fire?!"

"Alice has a hot boyfriend!" Rosalie told him.

Emmett studied me. "That Jasper guy?"

Rosalie turned to Emmett in surprise. "You've seen him?"

Emmett nodded. "He was glaring at me the day I picked Ali up."

"Is he hot?" Rosalie asked.

He glared at her. "I thought you of all people would know I wasn't gay."

She shrugged.

The door opened and Bella entered the house. She spotted me and gestured for me to follow her up the stairs.

I shot Rose a desperate look.

Rosalie raised an eyebrow at Bella. "What?"

"Alice and I are going to have a long talk about Jasper," Bella answered.

Rosalie's eyes lit up. "Is he hot?"

Bella rolled her eyes, walked over, grabbed my hand, and pulled me upstairs.

My room was closer, so she pushed open the door and walked in. I followed.

My window was open, the curtains blowing in the breeze. I had closed the window earlier.

I wondered where Jasper had gone. He had obviously been waiting for me in my room, but he left when he heard us coming.

Bella sat down on my bed and patted the seat beside her. I sighed and sat down.

"Alice, Jasper seems dangerous," Bella started.

"He's just quiet," I mumbled.

Bella closed her eyes and shook her head. "I'm worried about you."

"Jasper loves me, he'd never hurt me."

"People can lie Alice."

I jumped up and gaped at her in disbelief. "You think he's lying about loving me?!"

Bella's eyes opened and she sighed. "I'm just saying-"

"That you don't think he loves me because it's impossible that someone might actually want me!"

Bella also stood up and took my hands in hers. "I'm trying to get through to you Alice. Please listen. Jasper is dangerous. I don't know how I can tell, but even Edward senses it. You know how he's always right about things."

"I'd die for Jasper," I hissed, yanking my hands out of hers and turning my back to her.

"Would he die for you?" Bella asked like she knew the answer was no.

"I've seen it."

I could hear Bella's sharp intake of breath. "What did you see?"

Tear formed just thinking about it. "I can't tell you."

"Alice please, you can trust me."

"It's not my secret to tell."

I felt her hand on my shoulder. "You're my little sister. I just want to help, to protect you. I can't if I don't know what it is I'm protecting you from."

"Now you really sound like Mom," I whispered, trying to make a joke.

Bella didn't laugh. "If you really don't want to tell me, I might have to ask Jasper."

"I doubt he'd tell you."

"Why? He could trust me."

"Bella, everyone knows you can't keep secrets."

Bella sighed. "I've grown up a lot recently. I have a secret too. I'm willing to trade."

"Bella, I really can't tell you."

"So have Jasper come over, ask him if he'll tell me."

"Would you not tell anyone? Not even Edward?"

Bella hesitated. "Yes, I wouldn't tell Edward. No one would know."

"Fine. Jasper! You can come in."

I turned in time to see Bella's bewildered look. I looked over at the window. Jasper jumped in quietly.

Bella's eyes widened. "How did you…?"

Jasper walked over to me and wrapped an arm around me. I leant my head against shoulder.

"Bella, I'm trusting that you won't tell anyone anything that is said in this room," Jasper spoke for the first time in the conversation.

She nodded slowly. "Should I fill you in?"

Jasper shook his head. "I heard."

She nodded again.

"You were very right. I am dangerous. I would never hurt Alice, though. Not intentionally. Sometimes my instincts take over. Like, when there's blood."

Jasper and I watched Bella's reaction. "You don't mean…"

"I'm a vampire."

"I don't believe you," Bella said, shaking her head.

Jasper looked down at me. I shrugged. "I'll prove I'm not normal," Jasper told Bella.

"How?" Bella asked warily.

Jasper grinned, his perfect white teeth showing. "You'll see." And then he was gone.

Bella gasped and I nearly fell to the ground at my sudden loss in support. And then Jasper was there, catching me before I fell.

"You were also right in assuming I did something to James," Jasper went on, helping me right myself.

"What did you do?" Bella whispered.

"I killed him."

She gasped again, backing up. "What?"

"He tried to rape Alice, I had to kill him."

Bella was breathing heavily, staring at the ground. "Is that all?"

Jasper shook his head. "No, but it's a long story. I need to talk to Alice about something, so you go ahead."

Bella nodded and leant against the wall. Her eyes closed and her head fell back. "Remember when Rosalie used the soap opera comparison and said I should get pregnant?"

I gasped, getting where this was going.

Bella nodded. "I found out that night that I was pregnant. Dad is going to kill me, Edward's going to break up with me, and I'm not going to be able to raise a child alone." Bella started crying, sliding to the floor.

I walked over and embraced Bella. "No, Edward loves you. He wouldn't hate you, Dad wouldn't get angry, and you wouldn't be alone. I don't know how much this helps, but I'm here for you Bells. I love you, you're my sister. We have to stick together. I'm dating a vampire, you're pregnant. It's even."

Bella attempted a laugh. "Thanks Alice."

I gave her another hug. "You're welcome."

Bella and I stood up and I turned back to Jasper. "So, what is the Volturi?"