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I came closer just as they each pulled back from Carlisle's warm hug. I gasped as I was met with warm, golden eyes.
CPOV
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I was distracted from my paperwork by a knock at the door. My brows furrowed in confusion but I then remembered Rosalie and Jasper saying they were planning to come by soon.
I internally cursed myself for not remembering and informing Bella beforehand.
I got up from my desk and walked down the hallway. I picked up my keys from the table and unlocked the door. There stood Rose and Jasper.
They smiled at me and I beckoned them to come in. They walked inside and sat down their luggage.
"Rosalie! Jasper! So nice of you to visit!" I exclaimed, purely overjoyed by their visit. I loved my sister's kids like my own.
I embraced them both before turning when I heard a small gasp. Bella stood at the top of the steps on the second floor landing.
I smiled at her but she seemed to be preoccupied with something else. "Good morning!" I greeted her and she snapped out of it.
She looked at me and a smile immediately lifted the corners of her lips. She walked down the rest of the stairs.
"Morning, Carlisle," she replied in a small voice, looking timidly at Jasper and Rosalie, as her feet hit the floor at the end of the steps.
I bit my lip. I didn't want her to feel uncomfortable with my niece and nephew here. "Bella, this is Jasper and Rosalie," I pointed to each of them. "my sister's kids," I added. "Jasper, Rose, this is Bella." I completed introductions, going to stand by Bella. I gently put an arm around her waist and led her closer.
She attempted to smile. "Hello, it's nice to meet-" She was cut off by a hurried tapping on the door. She groaned and muttered a quick, "I'll get it." She stomped over to the door and twisted the brass handle.
That little pixie girl from yesterday bounded in before the door was fully open. Alice embraced Bella, bouncing slightly and I coughed to conceal my laughter.
"Hey, Ali. What'cha doin' here?" Bella asked in an exasperated tone, almost rudely.
Alice leaned down to whisper something to her and I saw Jasper's head snap up as if someone had called is name. Alice pulled away from Bella, whose mouth was hanging open, and turned to meet Jasper's curious gaze.
The first thing I noticed was the fact that their eyes were nearly the same shade of gold; Jasper's eyes had a lighter tint to them while Alice's had a slight ring of black around the outer edges. I looked closer at each of them and noticed there were other similarities. Their skin looked completely pale and rock hard, their eyes had dark shadows beneath them, and they looked inhumanly beautiful.
"Oh my god!" I jumped at Rose's disbelieving exclamation. "Is that an original Gucci coat you are wearing?" she sputtered in complete and utter shock, looking intently at the coat Alice wore.
I rolled my eyes and saw Bella do the same.
Alice looked at her coat nonchalantly and shrugged. "Perhaps... it was extremely expensive." she said with a smile playing at her lips.
Rose bounded over to stand beside her. "I already know we're going to be great friends."
Alice squealed, so high pitch it hurt my ears. "Shopping!" she exclaimed in pure delight.
I hadn't noticed Bella now stood by my side. "What did I tell you?" she muttered, making a tsking sound.
I chuckled. "Better her not Jasper." I said, loud enough for Jasper to hear. The two girls had walked upstairs, still talking, us completely forgotten.
I looked over at Jasper to see why he had not responded. He was looking up the stairs after Alice with a confused, longing expression. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion.
He looked back at me, his expression cleared, smiled, then chuckled. "Yea, no more torture." he said sarcastically with a sigh of relief.
Bella sighed. "I know exactly what you had to go through- believe me." she muttered with a slight annoyance showing through.
I chuckled. "Alright, Bella, how about we show Jasper to his room?"
APOV
I waited utill everyone was asleep, in the woods behind Carlisle's house. Just as the my watch struck midnight, Jasper appeared.
I hopped down from the high branch I had resided upon and walked towards him, a smile upon my face. Relief washed over me, he'd finally come.
He looked apprehensive but remained where he had stopped running.
"You've kept me waiting a long time," I said as I paused just before him.
He ducked his head, like a good Southern gentleman, and said, "I'm sorry, ma'am."
I held out my hand for him and he took it without a second thought. I finally felt whole.
"Who are you?" he asked quietly. "Why am I feeling this way?"
I giggled lightly at his extremely confused face. "Alice, Alice Marie Brandon, and it's love you're feeling, my kind sir." I whispered quietly as I took his face in my hands and kissed him.
He immediately kissed me back, wrapping his strong arms around my waist and pulling me close, into his loving embrace.
BPOV
Alice finally clued me in on her having had visions of Jasper for the past hundred years or so. Seeing them together and in love. I was still in a state shock. I was also so very happy for my friend, she so badly needed someone to love- beside me.
It was hilarious seeing Carlisle's face when Jasper and Alice came traipsing in the house, staring lovingly into each others eyes, after being out all night.
"Jasper Euan Hale! Where the hell have you been?!" Carlisle exclaimed, furious but trying to remain calm.
I looked up from the book I read on the couch to see Jasper's and Alice's back. I could easily see Carlisle looking sternly at Jasper. I covered my mouth the conceal my giggles.
"It's ok Carlisle, nothing happened. I only woke early and went for a walk- I bumped into Alice, here." Jasper explained soothingly and Carlisle seemed to calm immediately.
His face flushed with embarrassment as he took in Jasper's and Alice's stance towards each other- he seemed to know that they had hit it off. "Oh, I'm sorry, Jasper. Hello again, Alice." he greeted her and shook her hand gently.
Alice later on told me the true story.
***
I walked into my room Sunday night with Carlisle following me. We both sat upon the edge of my bed and he took me into his arms. I snuggled into his warm chest.
"I swear to god those two are in love." he stated out of the blue.
I laughed. "Ever heard of 'love at first sight'?" I asked, looking up at him.
He sighed. "Yes, I have... I believe in it." He looked like he had accidentally said too much, his cheeks reddened.
I stroked his cheek, gazing at him curiously. "What is it?" I asked.
He shook his head. "Nothing." He then effectively cleared the thought from my head.
He pressed his lips gently to mine and I quickly reciprocated. The kiss became more heated as it stretched on.
I broke off for a quick breath as he pushed me down onto the bed. Once we had caught our breath, I recaptured his lips in mine. I loved the new intensity of this kiss.
He gently licked my lips and sucked one in his mouth. I moaned, my lips parted and I inhaled his sweet, heady scent.
He pulled back suddenly and I pouted. He chuckled, kissed my pouting lip chastely, then left with a, "Goodnight, Bella,".
I groaned and yanked back the covers. I slid beneath them and shut my eyes. My system soon shut down and dreams overcame me, beginning where Carlisle had ended the kiss.
(A.N.) Yes, there wasn't much Carlisle/Bella in this chapter... it was mostly introducing Jasper, Rose, and Alice and Jasper's love. Next chapter will be their first day back at school... oh the joy. Ha ha! Please review!
P.S. Check pages 301 and 302 of Eclipse if you're wondering why the Alice and Jasper part sounds so familiar! I got some of it from Jasper telling Bella about his encounter with Alice!
Love,
Ms. White Christmas
