My dad didn't allow me to go to school today neither did he let Bella go. He said we had to stay home until Dr. Cullen gives me the green light. He wanted Bella to stay with me so I wouldn't be alone. Mother hasn't stopped calling me since she found out about Waylon. She said we needed to come home but dad convinced her to let us stay. Whatever he told her to put her to ease real quick. I don't need to know but I am thankful we weren't going to Flordia.
Bella told me what happened during school, after school, what happened with Edward, and she told me she knew their secret.
"I know, they're vampires," I said. Bella's face was priceless. She slowly got up, picked up one of my pillows and started to whack me with it.
"What? Bella, stop! Bells, stop it! Isabella!" I screamed out as she whacked me with my own pillow.
"Why" whack
"Didn't" whack
"You" whack
"Tell" whack
"Your" whack
"Own" whack
"Fraternal" whack
"Twin" whack
"Sister" before she had the chance to whack me again I took the pillow away from her. Bella stood on the bed glaring at me. I pointed the pillow towards her.
"In my defense, would you believe, let alone, even consider the possibility of them being vampires?" I asked Bella looks at me, considering this. After a moment she plops down the bed, crosses her arms and pouts.
"No, I would have thought you were crazy" she admits.
"Yeah 'cause thinking someone has superpower is normal?" I said rolling my eyes.
"Whatever," she said. I went next to her handing her the pillow. She puts the pillow behind her.
"Man, when did you get strong?" I asked rubbing my head. Bella turns to me and gives me a guilty smile.
"Did I hit you that hard?" She asked.
"Hard enough to make my head hurt,"I said. Bella smiles, hugs me, and brings me down to the bed.
"AHH" I screamed. When we both hit the bed, we looked at each other and started to laugh. It felt good just to laugh, it seems like we haven't laughed in a while. We laughed for a while until we both slowly stop, staring at the ceiling. Neither of us said anything after a while I sighed deeply.
"So what are you gonna do about Edward?" I asked turning to face her. Bella turns to me and frowns.
"Don't know... confront him?"
"Are you asking or telling me?" I asked teasing. Bella rolls her eyes but smiles.
"I'm gonna confront him"
"What are you hoping to happen after you confront him?" I asked. Bella stares at me and frowns.
"I don't know. Hopefully, he doesn't run away from me" she said. It was quiet, I kept on staring at Bella while she thinks. Bella takes a deep breath.
"I don't know Annie. But I feel something for him. Something I never thought was possible. When he's around it's like all my attention is all about him. Like I cannot function without him, He's everything that I ever wanted. What I feel for him, my feeling for him grew out of the nowhere. It's hard to explain it, Annie"
"No, I understand," I said turning to the ceiling.
"You don't have to explain yourself, I understand," I said thinking about him.
Yeah, I know what she meant because I felt the exact same thing for Jasper. However, Edward didn't have someone to be with well besides Bella, Jasper had Alice and I had no one. Funny ain't it? Bella and I were silent until someone knocked on the front door. We both turned to each other confused, who is that? Bella went towards my window to check who it was. She looked back confused.
"It's Edward's father, Dr. Cullen," she said. I quickly got up and went towards the window. As though he felt or heard us Carlisle looked up at my window, waved up at us. I went downstairs to open the door for him and Bella followed behind me.
When I opened the door for Carlisle I offered him to come inside. He stood in the middle looking awkward as Bella and I stared at him. after a while with the awkward silence I spoke up.
"Dr. Cullen, what a surprise"
"No really"I whispered. I see him smile at my comment.
"What brings you here today?" I asked Dr. Cullen looks at Bella before replying,
"I'm here to check up on you," he said making me nod.
"Of course you are," I said sighing.
"Want to sit down?" I asked. He nods and I take him to the living room. Bella follows. The three of us sat down, Bella sits down on the love chair, Dr. Cullen and I sit on the sofa. Once again it was awkward. Bella was staring at him and since we knew what they are she was making things awkward.
"Care for something to drink?" I asked. Dr. Cullen stares at me and Bella looks at me shocked.
"What, I'm trying to be polite here," I said. Dr. Cullens laughs and we turn to him,
"It's alright and no thank you. But I'll like to talk to you... privately," he said. Sighing because I know what that meant. He wanted to know if I told anyone. I got up and waited for him to stand up. When he did I began to go to my room but I stopped to look at Bella.
"Wait here, we'll be back shortly," I said. Bella looks at Carlisle then at me and slowly nods. I smiled at her and continued to walk to my room.
"Sorry, my room is all the way to the attic," I said turning to him.
"It's alright," he says smiling at me. We reached my room, I motion Dr. Cullen to sit on the bed while I sat on my new fancy white fur bean bag. We stayed quite until he sighs,
"Annie-"
"I haven't told any... well Bella knows, so-" his eye widen.
"Cause she found out on her own. I didn't tell her" I said quickly before he thinks bad about me. Dr. Cullen smiles at me.
"Sooner or later, one of you girls were going to find out. The question was, who was it gonna be?" I looked at Dr. Cullen confused. I had nothing to do with them, Bella is supposed to be with Edward and I still didn't know why I was still here.
"Annie, about Waylon" I looked away. After a moment, I hear him sigh.
"If you don't want to-"
"No, it's okay. It's just that I do want to talk" I looked down and remembered Waylon. The way those vampires left him, it's just so unfair.
"I don't like to remember because it's just the fact that no one was there," I said and Carlisle frowns.
"Waylon was alone, laying there in his own blood if it weren't for me, perhaps he would have been there for a long time. And that isn't fair for him or his family. My father, he's sad and he's hurt. He's sad because he lost his friend of more than 30 years. He's hurt because being the Chief of Police, he takes it as though it's his responsibly to care for everyone in this small town. And that means if someone gets hurt or worse killed, he thinks it's his fault. He cannot be a superhero all the time, Carlisle. He's just a man, a human being, a simple man trying to do good in his small town" I said and I looked at him.
"And all of a sudden vampires come and cause fear into people's heart. I don't like it because one man died all alone, hating and fearing something he didn't understand. Waylon died hating vampires. He was among the few who actually liked you guys and he died because of vampires. He left this world not fully knowing that there are vampires who are good. Like you guys, you are good vampires and he didn't know that."
Dr. Cullen stares at me, pondering what I just said. I do not know if my comment made sense to him or made any effect but I just had to say it. I don't know why but it felt like this was something I had to say to him. Maybe one day it'll make sense to the both of us.
"Anyways..." I said clearing my throat.
"I'm okay, a little shocked but I'll be fine. Always am and always have. I have my parents and my sister, what more can I ask for?" I said smiling. Dr. Cullens half smiles and nods.
"Is there anything else you wanna know?" I asked him.
"No I justed wanted to make sure you were okay," he said.
"And here I thought you just cared about your secret" I joked. However, Dr. Cullen didn't laugh or smile.
"Sorry. Just kidding," I said.
"It's alright," he said. I got up and he followed. We went downstairs and I notice Bella was in her room. I went to open the front door for him. Before he left he turned to me with a serious expression.
"Annie" he began. "About Jasper-"
"Don't worry, he made his intentions loud and clear-"
"It's not that, he-"
"Dr. Cullen I appreciate you trying to stick up for your son. But actions speak louder than words" I said frowning.
"There an explanation for that, Annie," he said frowning.
"An explanation that I don't need. I am no one to him. Like I said he made his intentions loud and clear. I'll just follow them as he wants" I said.
"Is there any way he can make it up to you?" Dr. Cullen asked I stare at him before sighing.
"The damage has been done only time can tell," I said. Dr. Cullen looks at me, smiles slightly and nods. He dips his head in an old fashion way before leaving. I watched him get into his car and drive away. Sighing I went back inside and saw Bella standing on the stairway.
"So it all went well?" she asked.
"Like you weren't eavesdropping," I said rolling my eyes.
"Do you think he knew?" Bella asked embarrassed and I laughed.
"Pretty sure," I said smiling. I went to her and hugged her and since she was on the stairs she was taller than me. She hugs back and looks down at me with a smile.
"We can go to school tomorrow?" she asked making my smile fall.
"Damn forgot to ask him" Bella rolls her eyes and goes back upstairs.
"Hey, it's not my fault. I got lost in his eyes" I joked.
"Idiot" I heard Bella say.
"But I'm your twin idiot," I said. I looked at the door once more before heading to Bella's room to hang out.
Dad came around 5 pm and Bella had dinner ready. We ate quietly after dinner dad told us that Dr. Cullen gave me the approval to go back school. I was happy because I could go to school, don't get me wrong, I love Bella and all but being home all day isn't something I look forward.
~~~~~~~school~~~~~~~~'
When we went to school the following day we saw the Cullens staring at us. Bella and I had a staredown with the Cullens. Rosalie and Emmett were smiling at me, it's strange knowing that Rosalie likes me better than Bella. Alice was staring at me with a smirk, I wonder what in the world is she up to now. Jasper was staring at me with hope and guilty eyes. I didn't know why but it made me want to go and hug him. It took all my might to not do that. Edward was busy staring at Bella. Once the school bell rang I nudged Bella to walk towards the school. We passed the Cullens and I swear I heard Jasper called out my name. However, I ignored it thinking it was my imagination.
During government class, Jasper was being nice to me and honestly, I was shocked. I began to think I was dreaming and not in school. He was trying to talk to me like we used too. However, I would only nod or answer simple questions, a yes or no. I didn't know what was going on, I didn't want to be in any of his cruel jokes.
During lunch, something unexpected happened. Like always we were at our usual table until Jessica comes running to us looking like some weirdo.
"OMG! OMG," Jessica said excitedly. She suddenly came to our table, smiling like an idiot.
"You wouldn't guess what I just found out!" Jessica said staring right at me. I looked at her confused.
"Well don't keep us waiting. What is it?" I ask raising my eyebrow at her. Jessica's smile grew even more if that's possible.
"Alice and Jasper broke up," she said. Her news was such a shocker that it caused Angela to spit out her water she was drinking. Bella patted her back yet still staring at Jessica with eyes wide.
"What?" Bella asked shocked.
"Who told you that?" Angela asked wiping away water from her face.
"I was passing by Alice and Rosalie. And I heard Alice tell Rosalie that she and Jasper broke up last night" Jessica said smiling. Bella turned to me.
"Did you know?" She asked making me frown.
"How would I know? I hardly talk to them. Besides, it's not like Jasper and I have a very good relationship." I said.
"Well you do have them in your classes," Bella said.
"Once again, I hardly talk to them," I said.
"Oh wow who cares, Jasper's single now. This is your chance, Annie" Jessica said smiling. I looked at her as if she was crazy.
"W-what?" I asked and she rolls her eyes.
"Oh don't look at me like that. I have seen the way he stares at you. Maybe he broke up with Alice to get with you" she said making the girls stare at me.
"You absolutely have gone mad," I said. Bella smiled, Angela laughed and Jessica rolled her eyes.
"Whatever's, I wouldn't be surprised if he asked you out," Jessica said staring back at the Cullen table. We all followed her lead and as usual, they were staring at us. Alice and Rosalie were smiling, Emmett and Edward were smirking, and Jasper was staring at me.
"You're mad," I said once again.
"Oh tell me you wouldn't go out with him," she asked. I stared at her and then at Jasper.
"It doesn't matter if I reply or not-" I began to say.
"So you would" Angela interrupts me.
"Hey now, don't put words in my mouth," I said frowning at her. Angela and Jessica giggled.
"You so would," Jessica said.
"You know what, you're both mad," I said standing up.
"And my answer is no," I said and glanced at Jasper who was now frowning. As I passed the Cullen's table, they were watching me.
"Stupid girls, stupid Jasper, stupid people" I mumble passing them.
How could they think that? I mean in what- how- like really? After all, Jasper put me through they actually think he likes me and would ask me out? I mean like are they... I don't even know what they were thinking. Pretty sure there's a perfectly good none-Annie-related explanation for their breakup.
~~~~~~~after school~~~~~~~'
As usual, Bella and I stand by the truck. One by one the students leave the parking lot. Bella continues to stares at Edward and he stares at her. Even though they haven't gotten together I felt like a third wheel standing here. Awkwardly I cleared my throat and Bella turns to me.
"Are you gonna go and confront him or stand here staring at him from across the lot?" I asked. Bella turns to Edward and back at me.
"See you later," she said before walking into the dark forest. Of course, Bella would walk into a dark forest with a vampire. Sighing I turn to stare at Edward who was now staring at me.
Dude just go, you know you want too, I teased him.
I see him roll his eyes before walking into the forest. I watched him disappear. Once again I sighed and turned around to get inside the truck. I stopped when I realized something important, Bella took the truck keys! Great now how am I going to get home, I thought.
I turned around to stare at the Cullens, Alice was smirking at me. She knew this was going to happen. Groaning I walked over there they were staring at me trying to not smile. When I got there Emmett smirks.
"Well, well looks who came around. I knew you couldn't resist our charm" Emmett said smirking. I stare at him and tried to hold a smile, instead of smiling I rolled my eyes.
"Can you guys do me a big favor and take me to my house?" I asked.
"What's wrong your truck?" Jasper asked smiling. I looked at him like he didn't know.
"Bella took the keys with her,"I said looking down.
"Sorry I couldn't hear you," Emmett said. I glared at him but soon my glared turned into a playful one.
"I ask for a humble favor to the all great and powerful Cullens. Can you take me, a mere human, home because I forgot to ask my sister for the keys to our truck and now I am truckless" I said bowing to them. I heard someone chuckle and looks up and see them staring at me. Jasper had an adorable face and once again it took all my might to not go up to him.
"Just because you called us great and powerful, we may," Alice said smirking.
"Thanks" I rolled my eyes. I walked over to Edward's car but was stopped by Jasper.
"Nope you're riding with me," he said showing me his keys. I turn to the others who were smirking at me.
"You know what, on second thought it's a beautiful day to walk," I said turning around. Jasper grabs my arm.
"No, your not," he said staring at me. He takes me to the passenger side and opens the door.
"Just for you information mister. I am getting in on my own free will and not because you told me" I said before getting inside.
I heard him laughing. As I put on my seatbelt Jasper gets in. He turns to look at me and smirks.
"We're not going home are we?" I asked. His smirk widens and I knew my answer, no we aren't. He pulls out the parking lot and drove into the forest. After a while, he stops the car. He opened the door and the next second he was on my side opening my door.
"Show off," I said climbing out. I hear him laugh. We both start to walk in front of the car. Jasper put out his hand. I started at it before accepting it. He helped me on the hood. I turn to look at the forest. Jasper and I didn't talk we just started front.
"I'm sorry," Jasper said.
"Yeah I know,"I told him without turning to him.
"I didn't mean to hurt you"
"But you did,"I said turning to him. Jasper frowns and looks down. After a few seconds, he looks at me.
"How can I make it up to you?" he asked. I stared at him for a few seconds before bringing my legs on the hood.
"I like chocolate mint ice cream," I said. He smiles at me,
"Done," he said.
"And I need my government partner back. I need help passing that class" I said making him smile.
"With me, you'll pass it with an A-plus" Rolling my eyes I looked forward. while we were there we talked about my family. I talked about my father, my mother, Bella, and I talked about my friends. Jasper talked about his family. He told me everything about them, I already knew these things since I'm not from here but it felt good that he was trusting me with his secrets. I felt a lot closer to him and I felt my wounds quickly healing up.
"Why did you and Alice break up?" I asked. Jasper looks at me and smiles.
"We weren't meant to be," he says.
"You still love her,"I said Jasper, nods.
"Of course, I'll always love her, Annie. She's my best friend, the person who believed in me when I didn't even believe in myself. But I found my other half, the other piece to my soul and let me tell you she's perfect in every way" I looked at him and I couldn't help but feel envy those this mystery girl. I looked away from him however, Jasper touched my cheek pulling me to look at him. He smiles at me sweetly.
"You should listen to Jessica, she doesn't like to gossip lies," he said making me confused.
"Annie, I am sorry for treating you bad but I was trying to protect you from me. I didn't want you to see this side of me. I thought I was protecting you but in the end, I was hurting you. Annie, please forgive" Jasper said holding my hands.
"Like I said, the damage has been done," I said. Jasper frowns and begins to pull his hands away. But I held them he looks at me confused.
"We can start from the beginning. Start from fresh" I said smiling. Jasper smiles and nods.
"Hello, my name is AnneMarie Charlotte Swan. But you can call me Annie." I extending my hand.
"Do I have to say my full name?" Jasper asked. I stared at him with the 'of course' look. He smiles and held my hand.
"Hello my name is Jasper Whitlock Cullen Hale, it's nice to meet you, Annie," he said shaking my hand. I smiled brightly at him. After our first introduction, we talked so more. It didn't take much for me to forgive him but I wasn't going to tell him that. I'll leave it about a week before I give in.
I didn't know it was possible to fall in love with someone so fast. I didn't know it was possible for someone to come into your life and change everything. I didn't know it was possible to feel a deep connection to someone else. And I didn't know that I could fall unconditionally and irrevocably in love. And frankly, it scared me. I didn't know how long I had in this life but one thing I knew for sure. I was going to make the best of it. If I only had a few more days, I wasn't going to spend them ignoring the one person who makes me feel something I never felt before. I was going to spend them making memories that'll last me a lifetime. And if that meant loving this man then so be it. I'll die loving him and I know, I just know he'll die loving me back. Call it a feeling but I knew this man loves me and someday, I'll prove to the world that he loves me as much as I love him.
