I'm sorry for the insanely short chapter! I'm really rushing so I can get these up to you guys faster than normal, or give you guys a Christmas chapter! Luckily, I'm getting a laptop in about 2 months, so around that time, expect more chapters in days rather than weeks, or months, since I'll be able to type and nothing else, heehee.

I'm trying to do a new writing style now! Try to see if you notice something new about the way Jasper speaks, because I'm trying to sound smart and logical enough to get him, you know? Tell me what you think if you spot it out! :)

I really can't be bothered with dedications this chappie, so I'm just going to get on with it…

On with the story!

Jasper POV

It's been 4 days since I last visited Alice. Of course, I've been keeping watch outside of her window, making sure that she wouldn't be in any danger, and occasionally, she would open her window to give me inside access. I disapproved her actions; how did she know that we wouldn't hurt her? She really needed to be more careful with her everyday life.

Whenever Alice granted me the chance to jump inside her hospital room, I would take great care as to not wake her up, silently moving the chair next to her bed to see her clearly. On the second day, I learned that Alice talked in her sleep! I was highly surprised when she muttered my name.

"Jasper…?" she breathed.

Was it normal for someone's body to react a certain way when your name is spoken? Surely one wouldn't sit straighter then before (Not that I needed it, of course) or smile a little. I'll have to ask Edward about this later.

"Mmhmm… Where are you?"

I frowned a bit at her unconscious question. It's true that I haven't spent much time here, but I never realized that Alice wanted to see me. Does she ever voice her desires? Does Carlisle know that she wants me here, was he not telling me? But that's absurd; Carlisle always wants the best for his patients, he wouldn't keep something, or one, from them.

I decided to ease Alice's worry. "I'm right here, Alice." I whispered in her ear, too low for her to wake up from. I felt unexpected joy when Alice smiled into her pillow and relaxed her shoulders. There it was again, those reactions I've been getting.

I watched over Alice's sleeping form for hours until the sun came up, forcing me to retreat from her room. I went home to change, and then decided to visit Alice before she became too anxious. I was worried though; what if I waited too long to see her, and she wanted me to leave? Would I be able to handle it?

"Oh, stop being a baby and go see her already." I turned to glare at Edward, who just so happened to pass by and invade my mind. Again.

"It's not like I don't try. You're just screaming your thoughts at me. I doubt she'll reject you for being 'busy.'" I sighed, knowing that he was right, and ignoring his, "I'm always right." I shouldn't waste precious time worrying, when I could see Alice. My weird thoughts reminded me to ask Edward about these strange feelings I've been having lately. Edward, reading my thoughts like a nosy teenage girl, just grinned and said, "There's nothing to worry about, older brother. You'll find out what your feelings mean in no time. Though I hope you find out before it's too late."

I nearly growled at my younger brother. Must he be so cryptic? He already reads minds, so can't he once help me out? "Not really." I rolled my eyes. I should have known.

Before Edward had the chance to make another annoying remark, I ran out of the house, and all the way to the hospital. If she asks how I got here, I'll just say that I had received a ride from Carlisle.

I slowed down as I neared Alice's room, listening in satisfaction to her steady heartbeat. That means she's well! I gently knocked on her door, smiling when I heard a soft, "Come in." I pushed open the thick wooden door and smiled even wider. I would have to show her that I meant no harm in my absence.

"Hello there, Alice." I said. I reveled in the way Alice's face broke out into the biggest grin I've ever seen, while she said, "Jasper! It's been so long, I thought you had gone away or something!" I rolled my eyes playfully at her statement. "Oh, really? It's only been 4 days and you already think I had disappeared?" I felt the need to tease her, wanting to see the blush that haunts almost all of my thoughts. I was a masochist, I know. The way my throat burned at her intoxicating scent gave me a surprising satisfaction.

True to my thoughts, Alice's cheeks lit up to a lovely pink undertone, highlighting her pale face.

"N-no! I was just… worried, you know? What if I never saw you again?" Alice then clamped her mouth shut, as if she said too much, too late. Hmm? What did she mean by that? I pretended to shrug it off, not wanting to further make her blush. There was only so much I can handle.

"Well, none of that matters; I'll be here for as long as you want me here." Was it just me, or did I hear a double meaning in my words? Did I intend something without even consciously knowing it? Why do I feel these things? I nearly groaned in front of the pixie. What's the point in being an empath if you can't even figure out your own feelings?

Apparently, Alice didn't seem to notice anything different, because she smiled shyly and ducked her head, hiding her face from my view. "Well, just so you know, I'll always need you here…" she murmured. I'm glad my heart couldn't beat faster, for Alice would have heard it from miles away. My cold, dead stone of a heart seemed to warm at her sentence. How can such a small girl hold such importance in my life? I really must check into this… this yearning, I should say, towards Alice. I just can't seem to figure it out!

I sat down in the chair I had moved in the night. Did she notice it wasn't there before?

"I'm sorry I wasn't here these past few days." I apologized. "I've been really busy helping my family with some decorating that Esme was going through. She needed me to be there and help with the higher places." I'm not lying, technically. Esme did need help since the accident, but that wasn't the reason I was staying away. I honestly couldn't figure out why I kept my distance.

I became slightly nervous when Alice's eyes narrowed a fraction, hoping beyond hope that she didn't catch my fib. But luck was on my side as she visibly relaxed, and we began to talk like usual. We had never gotten to have another "session", so I decided to take the chance to get to know her a bit more. I learned that in her spare time, she sometimes sang, and in return, I told her that I played the acoustic guitar. She made me promise to play for her one day. I happily obliged.

I also learned that when she wasn't shopping, designing, or singing, she played harmless pranks on her older sister, something I think Emmett would appreciate. I couldn't blame her though; her sister was surely… something, if not nothing. I can still recall the lustful waves coming from her when she met me that first day. I barely repressed a shudder.

When the nurse came in to give Alice her pain medication, I knew that soon she would doze off, leaving me to watch her sleep.

"Alice, I know from experience that you're going to fall asleep, so why don't you go ahead right now?" I suggested. Stubborn as always, she refused.

"No, I'm alright. I'll be able to make it for an hour or so." She retorted, but even I could tell that it took her a great amount of strength to say that. So, I sent her some calming, drowsy waves toward her, watching proudly as my powers took their toll on her. Soon enough, Alice was curled up asleep, muttering my name in her dreams. I smiled, patting her head gently, and walked out of the room, intent on seeing her again when she awoke next morning.

Notice how I always leave the chapter at Jasper either walking away from Alice, or him wanting to see her again? Ugh, I need to work on my writing some more…

So, as I said before, I'm getting a laptop soon, so when I do, I'll break into it by writing even more chapters than before! That doesn't mean you won't get any more chapters until then, so keep expecting me to spam your inboxes with notifications! Lol :D

I really need to know when you think Alice should move into the Cullen household! I'm going crazy thinking of this! Should she go next chapter, or wait a few? It's killing me! So, you know, review and tell me your thoughts!

I have to go give the laptop back to GranGran now, so byebye, lovely readers!!

AlexisS