A/N: Welcome back. This is a long one!
There aren't that many spelling errors - I mean to type darlin', somethin' and all that jazz. No g's for a reason. Also notice the ya instead of you when Ally/Jazz talk.
Disclaimer: Don't own the characters.
(Bella POV)
All through the night I'd wake up for a moment and fall back asleep. Restless night, to say the least. I ended up hugging a pillow to my chest and cocooning myself in a bundle of blankets. Don't get me wrong, the bed was soft – I just had a restless night.
When I did wake up the sun was trying to shine through the blinds that were pulled down on both windows in the room. I noticed a wall clock beside the television and it was only seven in the morning. Or a little after, I didn't care.
I unravelled myself from the bundle of blankets and sat up straight on the bed. I ran a finger through my knotted hair. I rubbed my eyes a bit and finally got up off the bed. I stretched before I went to the bathroom. I used my finger, put some toothpaste on it and brushed my teeth. I splashed cold water on my face to wake myself up better.
I looked up to the mirror above the vanity. I looked tired. I still had bags under my eyes and my legs still hurt when I moved. I wasn't used to so much… walking, but in the past few days it's something I had a lot of experience with.
My stomach growled after I switched the light switch off so I gradually made my way to the kitchen. I came across no one on my way to the kitchen and when I managed to get there, no one was in there either. I sighed and tried to untangle my hair with my fingers. I wasn't going such a good job.
My stomach reminded me that I was hungry and my throat told me how thirsty I was. I couldn't just go through the kitchen right? Did Jasper expect me to leave? He did tell me that I could stay the night.
Well, my dear, the night is gone.
As if on cue Jasper walked in, only wearing some red boxers and he yawned, his arms reaching out above him.
"Morn'." He said through a yawn. He went to the coffee maker and started some coffee. "You drink?"
"Coffee?" I asked and he nodded. "Yes, please."
"Hungry?" Jasper asked and he went to the fridge. He looked over his shoulder at me and I nodded.
"What do you want?" He asked gently and pulled out some creamer.
"Cereals fine." I managed to say. He pulled out the milk than he got me out a bowl. He opened a cupboard door and there were a couple boxes of cereal.
"Take your choice." Jasper told me and moved his hand in direction of all the cereal. I walked over and grabbed some Cheerio's.
"Just like Ally." He chuckled. "She loves her some Cheerio's."
"They are the best." I commented and poured some into the bowl I was given.
"Yeah, she'll like you." Jasper added and grabbed out some coffee cups. I felt nervous whenever Jasper brought up Ally. I didn't know her, but Jasper made her seem… amazing actually.
That's what made me scared. What if she didn't like me? I'd be out of here in no time anyways.
I wish I brought the money.
I'm sure I would have if the house weren't locked. If the house weren't locked, would I still be at home with Edward?
Home? It's not home. I shook my head and poured some milk into the bowl.
"Are you sure she'll like me? I don't mean to be a burden." I asked slowly and Jasper laughed.
"No, you ain't. She loves people and I just know she'll love you." Jasper replied. "What do you take in your coffee?"
"Two cream one sweeter?" I offered and it sounded like a question. He nodded and put some sugar into a cup with some coffee and a bit of cream. I know he just guessed the amount though I didn't seem to find it in me to care.
He handed me the cup, which I took eagerly and sipped quietly to myself. Jasper took his cup and walked over to the table and motioned me to do the same. I grabbed my cereal bowl in my left hand and my coffee in my right and managed my way over to the table. I set my bowl and cup down on the table before I pulled a chair back and sat down, across from Jasper.
"When do you want me out of here?" I asked causally though there was a hint of nervousness in my voice.
"Damn, I said the night, eh?" He asked and I nodded. "Well, I didn't mean that, you're welcome here as long as you want."
"Thanks… I wish I had something to give you." I admitted and looked down at my coffee cup. I grabbed it and took a sip before I set it back down. I grabbed my spoon for my cereal and twirled it in my fingers. "Really I do."
"It's fine, really." He assured me. "You seemed in a pretty rough situation anyway, I'm sure you suffered enough."
He had no idea.
"So when will I meet Alice?" I asked eagerly, changing the subject.
"She's already at work right now, actually." Jasper said he stood up and walked into the kitchen he grabbed a notepad off the island and carried it back over to me. He showed me it.
Early shift I know. Have a nice day baby; I will see you after 4! Love ya.
P.S: Hi Bella can't wait to meet you.
I smiled at the last part. She seemed nice. I set the notepad on the table and took a bite of my cereal. I was starving.
"She seems very nice." I told Jasper and looked up at him.
"Yeah, I'm a pretty lucky bastard to meet her." He chuckled and I laughed.
"I'm sure she's just as lucky." I admitted. He shook his head.
"So you got any family round here?" Jasper asked and I shook my head. I had no family now - my father is history. "Then why ya here?"
"New chapter in my life." I admitted gently, I still didn't want to open up – not even to Jasper.
"So what were you doing at that guy's house? Edgar?" Jasper asked me. I know he was just trying to make conversation with me and figure me out, since I am a stranger in his house – I just wasn't ready to talk about him.
"Umm, nothing. Really." I replied and Jasper gave me a quizzical look. He even tilted his head to the side. Edward did that once…
I shook my head. "So is there anything I could do around here?"
"Whatever ya like." Jasper replied and understood that I didn't want to talk about… yeah.
"Is there a job nearby or something, I can get some money to buy myself something, food or whatever. I can also pay you –"
"Don't speak of such." Jasper said. "You won't pay me for me dragging you here. You can try to get a job, for yourself though."
I nodded and took another spoonful of cereal and brought it up to my mouth. "Where?"
"There ain't much to do round here." He said mostly to himself. "Ally and I go out of town for work…"
I watched Jasper as he worked out his thoughts. "Umm, I think you can be a bus girl done at the diner. The only diner in town, you just have to apply for a job." Jasper told me after a moment of thought. "It's close too, walking distance."
"Thanks," I said and took the last spoonful of my cereal.
"I can walk downtown today or something," Jasper told me. I nodded and muttered another 'thanks'.
I stood up and walked to the kitchen where I put my bowl in the sink. I drank the rest of my coffee and put the cup into the sink as well. I turned to face Jasper who was still at the table.
"Is there anything you'd like me to do, any chores?" I asked him and he looked over his shoulder at me. He shook his head.
"Whatever ya like." He chuckled.
…
Jasper and I talked a bit longer before I pushed myself up off the living room couch.
"I'm going to go and get dressed." I told Jasper.
"Alice told me to let ya wear something of hers, you only have the outfit from last night eh?" He said.
"Yeah, thanks. I'm really looking forward to meeting her." I admitted. "When did you two talk?"
Jasper got off the couch. "Come on follow me, I'll get you something to wear while I explain."
He started walking down the hall and I followed him. He stopped in front of his bedroom door. He opened the door and stepped inside, motioning me to follow him still. I went inside the room and it was nice. The walls were almost grey yet the bed was all white and covered in pillows. There were two tall windows to the side of the room with long white curtains that were swaying around from the wind flying through the open windows. There was a flat screen on the wall and a desk in the corner. Nightstands were on either side of the bed just like the guest room. On one wall there was a picture of Jasper and... Ally.
Ally who happened to look like another someone I saw from another picture.
Alice Cullen.
I couldn't stop the gasp that escaped my mouth. Jasper turned from the closet and gave me a wary look. He moved his eyes to where I was looking and chuckled. "She's a beaut huh?"
I was frozen in place. My breathing hitched and got caught in my throat I felt as though I might sob, though I didn't know why.
"Bella you alright there?" Jasper asked and walked over to me. He placed a hand on my shoulder. "What is it?"
"Ally." I managed to speak. I couldn't get my gaze off of her.
Alice Cullen.
"What about her?" Jasper asked and he had an edge to his voice. Very protective of Ally, it seemed.
"I... I've seen her before." I said shaking my head. I tore my eyes from the picture and looked at Jasper. "What's her last name?"
Just to make sure...
"Hale." He replied quickly and I gave him a quizzical look.
"Is that her married name." I asked and Jasper nodded. "What about her maiden? Was it... Cullen?"
I barely managed to get the last word out. Jasper nodded and narrowed his eyes at me. He crosses his arms. "How'd you know that?"
My thoughts were going crazy. "I don't know her."
"But you said..." Jasper started.
"I've seen her before is all?" I stated. "I need a shower,"
Jasper nodded and handed me the clothes. I thanked him and went to the guest bathroom. I closed the door behind me and slid down to the floor, my back against the door. I thought this was a fresh start for me, why was I being haunted with Edward?
How did Edward not know his sister lived in town? Or that she's married.
My head was spinning and I had to take deep breaths to control myself. I shook my head a few times and pulled my knees close to me chest.
I guess I was getting away from Edward after all.
What do I tell Alice? Do I tell her that I know Edward?
What will she tell me about Edward?
I rested my chin on my knees and stared at the wall across the room.
...
After a while of just sitting there I remembered I told Jasper I was having a shower and I didn't want him to come check on me so I slowly pushed myself up off the ground and looked around for the towels.
They were in a large cupboard. It wasn't too hard to find.
It reminded me how long it took me to find a cup at Edward's house. Then I scolded myself for thinking about him... But I knew that I wouldn't stop. I was in his sister's house for crying out loud.
Alice Cullen.
Also known to be Alice Hale.
But Jasper calls her, Ally.
How did I not notice Ally? Ally, Alice. Not much of a difference, how could I have missed it?
Alice knows where Edward lives but all she did was leave a letter, she didn't knock or visit.
I really wanted to know what the letter said. But knowing me, snooping around is getting me far. I snooped around found pictures, told Edward... Well I got him to find them, pissed him off and now look at me. I'm at his sister's house and neither of them knows it! Maybe I shouldn't tell Ally that I know her brother. I still want to know about her though, and I still want to know what she knows about Edward. Perhaps she will tell me why they aren't so close anymore.
I turned on the shower and I didn't even wait for it to heat up before I stepped inside. I looked the chilling water overtake my senses and wake me up. Last time I locked it was almost 9 o'clock that means seven hours to kill before I meet Alice. Will she like me? What will she think of me? Will she hate me for pissing her brother off? For intruder in his house and now hers...
Thankfully the shower had a razor because I was in dying need of a shave.
...
"You ready to go?" Jasper asked before adding, "It's almost 2!"
"Yeah I'm ready!" I called from the guest room; I turned off the television and ran into the dining room. Jasper already had his shoe's on.
"I'm nervous." I admitted. He chuckled and handed me my sneakers.
"Don't be," Jasper replied. "Just be yourself, I bet they'll hire ya."
"Thanks." I said and bent down to put my shoes on. My laces were already tied so I just slipped them on and Jasper held the door open for me. I stepped through it and Jasper followed, locking it before stepping off the front porch. I was all giddy inside.
"So you said you wanted to start a new life," Jasper started as we walked side by side down the narrow sidewalk. "Does that life include you staying here?"
"I don't know." I shrugged. "It's where I'm going to start though."
"I hope you plan on staying." Jasper admitted and I looked at him with a quizzical expression. "I don't have all that many friends, especially in town. Most my friends are from work."
"Where do you work?" I asked. "What do you do?"
"Ally and I own our own little book shop." Jasper said. "It's a bit before the next town, probably an hour and a half away driving."
I nodded. "I love to read."
"Ally loves it there, we serve coffee to in a part of the shop. She works there Monday to Friday, from 8 till 2:30. She gets home around four." Jasper added.
"How long have you owned the place?" I asked and kicked a stone in my path on the ground. Jasper kicked it next before replying.
"Not even a year, we've only lived in town for a year." He explained. "But so far, we're both lovin' it."
"It's nice here." I agreed.
"Neighbours are friendly, it's a small town so ya know everyone pretty much..." Jasper added. "Not everyone's nice though so watch out."
I nodded. "I know..."
"There's this creep that comes down every weekend to the bar, watch out for him. Ya know if ya ever go there." Jasper warned me.
"What's his name?" I asked gently. "So I can watch out for him."
"Doug," Jasper said. "Don't know his last name."
I felt a cold shiver rush up my spine. Edward warned me about Doug, I met Doug.
Jacob brought me to Doug... I gulped.
Do I tell Jasper about him? That I already met him and know he's crazy.
"Desperate Doug. He's been called that before." Jasper continued. "He gets with anyone, ya don't have to be real or have all ya teeth."
Jasper flashed me a smile and showed all his teeth in a joking manner.
"Sounds creepy." I said. "I'll keep an eye out."
"Thanks, it gives me a peace of mind ya know?" He asked.
I nodded and kicked another stone I saw.
...
"Bella's her name, real sweet girl." Jasper told a man behind a cash register in the small dinner. "She needs work too, I'm sure she'd be real good help."
I gave my best smile.
"So Bella this is Sam Uley, Sam, this is Bella Swan." Jasper introduced us. Sam Uley reached his hand out before him and I shook it. I made sure to give a firm handshake, my grandmother told me those meant business.
"Nice to meet you." I said politely, giving him my best smile.
"Nice to meet ya to Bella." He withdrew his hand and smiled at me. "Can ya hold a bucket of water and while leaning tables?"
I nodded. "I'm sure I can."
Despite my clumsiness. I didn't say that part aloud though.
"Then you got the job." Sam smiled. "Jazz, give me ya number and I'll call her in for Monday and we'll make hours."
I can't believe I got the job so easily. This town was certainly different from the ones I have been in.
"Alright, ya hear that Bells. You start work on Monday!" Jasper smiled. "Thanks Sam."
Jasper waved and walked over to the door and held it open for me, I followed but quickly turned to thank Sam Uley again and I walked out. I let out a breath the minute I stepped outside. "Thanks so much Jasper!"
"Just here to help ya out." He brushed it off. "Now lets get home."
I nodded and Jasper stopped.
"What?" I asked.
"Can we stop at the grocery store, I used the rest of the creamer this morn'?" Jasper asked.
"Of course, I still need to find out where all the stores are in this tone." I laughed. "So where's the grocery store?"
"This way." Jasper started walking in the opposite direction and I followed him.
...
"Half and half, Coffee Mate, Delight, light," Jasper murmured as he looked through the glass to where all the different creamers were. "Holy shit how many brands? How many types?"
"What do you usually get?" I asked and I too was confused at seeing all of the creamers.
"Half and half, I think." Jasper shrugged. "I don't know what brand."
I pointed to a blue one. "That looks trusting."
"We'll get that then." He replied and opened the door and pulled out the blue creamer.
We walked to the checkout and we waited behind someone before we could check out. Jasper seemed to know who that person was.
"Hey Marcus!" Jasper said and tapped the guy on the shoulder. He turned to face Jasper. He had long flowing black hair and he looked old, perhaps in his forties. His skin was translucently white and looked somewhat delicate. He stood to be at least 6 feet and he had on a denim jacket.
"Jazz and..." He looked at me. Jasper got hit with realization.
"This is Bella, Bella this is Marcus. Marcus Volturi." Jasper introduced us. I smiled.
"Hi," I greeted him.
"Hiya Bella!" He said happily. He paid for whatever he brought and smiled at us. "I gotta get out of here. Didyme's makin' dinner."
"Nice to see ya!" Jasper said with a wave and set the creamer in front of the cashier. He looked up to the cashier. "Hi Alec!"
Jasper wasn't kidding when he said that he knew pretty much everyone in town. Everyone we came across he knew, and they were all friendly.
Pretty much knew each other...
Not good, not good at all.
Why? Why you ask?
Doug comes to town once a week. Doug knows Jacob... I'm meeting new people... What if they tell Doug?
I gasped aloud and Jasper gave me a worried look. I gave a fake smile but inside I panicked.
...
"Jasper," I whispered when we were halfway home. The walk had been silent.
"What's a matter B?" He asked me gently.
"Umm... How do I say this?" I asked mostly to myself.
"Just say it Bells." He told me and I nodded. I took in a deep breath.
"ImetDougbefore." I said it quickly and it all mashed together.
"What?" Jasper stopped walking. "You met Doug? Where?"
He sounded pissed.
"It's a long story," I muttered.
"Tell me when we get home." He said and quickly walked, I had to run at first to keep up with him.
...
When we reached the house the old car was in the driveway.
Alice Cullen is home... Or Ally Hale now I should say.
Jasper expected an explanation.
Ally would hear it too... I'm sure of it.
I couldn't let Ally know about Edward, right?
I followed Jasper onto the porch and he held the door open for me. When we stepped inside he called out.
"Ally, Darlin' you home?" He called out.
"I'm right here Jazz." A melodic voice called out. I just stood still.
Suddenly just stepping out of the hallway and into the kitchen was Ally.
She was a bit shorter than me and her hair was the exact way it was in both pictures though in person it seemed to be much darker. She had on jean shorts and a white tank top that was flowing. She had on no shoes and she had thin, short legs. She was very pretty. Ally had a huge smile upon her face.
"You must be Bella!" She chirped and ran over to me. "Hmm, you fit the description."
The second part was just a murmur and I wasn't even sure if I had heard her properly.
"Hi," I said a bit shyly. "Nice to meet you Ally."
"Nice to meet you two Bellsie!" She wrapped me up in a tight hug her little frame attacking mine. I smiled and hugged her back.
"Ally darlin' don't hurt her," Jasper said from behind Alice. He gave me a reassuring smile. "Told ya she'd like ya.
"Bella I'm sure we're gon' be the best of friends." Ally said after she pulled back. She was still smiling and it lit up the whole room.
"Me too." I replied with a smile, I wasn't used to her closeness but I was sure that I'd soon be.
"Jasper was right, you're a cutie." She smiled and took my hand, dragging me to the kitchen. I was blushing the whole way. "I'm trying to think about what we should have for dinner, what ya thinking?"
"I'm not sure…" I mumbled and looked around for Jasper. "Where's Jasper?"
"Oh, Jazz he probably went outside. I told him when I got home he needs to take a look at the car, it's making this sound ya know?" She asked.
I shook my head, I didn't know.
"Oh well, it don't sound right!" She laughed and looked in the cupboards for something to make for dinner I assumed. "So where were you two today?"
"Jasper helped me go get a job." I replied. Ally turned and faced me, still smiling.
"Did ya get one?" She asked. I nodded.
"Uley's." I replied. "Bus girl."
"Bleh." Alice replied and winked. "Better than nothing, I knew you'd get hired – you're a cutie."
"W-what?" I asked. "You just met me."
"Well this morn' I was gon' put some coffee on for ya but I didn't know what time ya got up at. I saw you sleeping. You were mumbling something too." Alice put a finger under her chin. "Something about an Edwin or Edgar? I don't know – I forget, but it started with an E!"
I froze in place, was I talking about Edward in my sleep or was I talking about some random guy I don't know?
"Anyway," Ally turned and walked to the fridge. "What's for dinner?"
I laughed, "Something yummy I hope."
"Jazz is right, you're a funny one." She laughed. "He woke me up when yall got home last night – he filled me in. I'm looking forward to being ya friend Bells."
I smiled. "Jasper and you seem really nice."
"Jasper, he hasn't been called that in years." Ally replied. "He goes by Jazz more – he introduced himself Jazz to everyone in town."
"Oh." I said. "He told me Jasper."
"He does that sometimes." She replied and turned to roll her eyes. "I see nothing in that damned fridge! Looks like we're ordering pizza! What do ya like on your pizza, Bells? Do ya mind if I call you that; Bells?"
"I don't mind," I smiled.
"Yeah, everyone calls me Ally now-a-days. I used to go by my entire first name – Alice." She said and shook her head. "Jazz calls me Ally and it just caught on I guess. I like it more. Anyway, about the pizza?"
"Cheese, pepperoni? It doesn't matter, really." I replied and leaned on the island.
"Why my oh my, you must be tired. Jazz said you walked a lot! Wanna take a nap? I'll call ya up when the pizza comes." Ally asked me. I shook my head.
"No I'm fine." I told her honestly. I wanted to get to know her, Edward's sister.
"Alright than, I'll have a friend around now! I mean the town's people are nice and the neighbours are exceptional but I need a girl friend, someone to gossip with. Sue Clearwater, the neighbour, she's a nice lady but she's in her fifties! I'm only 20! I can't gossip with that, unless we talk about bingo or Mr. Johnson's toupee!" Ally told me and laughed. She walked over to the dining room and searched through the buffet before she found a phone book. She flipped through some pages.
I laughed. "I'm here to listen then."
I instantly felt comfortable around Alice; she seemed much different than her brother.
"I want to get filled in on this town anyways. You know, get to know the people." I said.
"Aha! The pizza man's number, ya know, for a small town – there's a rather large phone book. There's the numbers from the next two towns as well so. And ya Bells, I'll fill ya in – some people you need to just stay away from!" Ally replied and walked over to the phone, carrying the phone book in her right hand.
"Like Doug?" I offered and Ally turned to face me.
"Especially him," She shook her head. "He tried to pick me up once, I showed him my ring like 'Nuh-uh mister' I'm taken. Either way I wouldn't let him … yeah. I told Jazz and whew, did he ever steam up! Like a damn kettle he was, he even marched down to the bar and gave Doug a piece of his mind. So over-protective."
"That's good though, Jazz really cares about you." I said, I noticed how much he loved her within minutes of knowing him.
"He's my world." Ally agreed and picked up the telephone. She dialled the number and waited a bit. "Uh yes, I'd like to place an order for delivery? Oh hi, Irina, how ya doin' girl? Really, wow, he's somethin'. Yeah, oh anyway, can ya just get me a large pepperoni pizza for – well, ya know where I live!"
Irina? The Irina Edward dated perhaps? I felt bile in my throat but swallowed it down – I sure hoped that wasn't the same Irina.
"Thanks!" I heard Ally chirp and hang up the phone. Ally turned to face me and rolled her eyes. "Hate that woman, I tell ya. She thinks we're close – but I tell her, I don't like her! Actually I don't, she gives me a discount on pizza. Her husband owns the place."
"Husband?" I asked.
"Laurent, crazy man I tell ya." She laughed and shook her head. "Still with that bitch. Pardon my French."
I laughed, "What's her problem?"
I didn't mean to be rude.
"She cheats and Laurent knows it!" Ally spilled. "She doesn't tell the men, she just wants their lovin'!"
My throat enclosed. "That's disgusting."
"The men that fall for it are blind!" Ally added. Edward… Was that the same Irina?
I had a feeling it was.
"Ally," I started to ask. "Don't the men know?"
She shook her head. "Most don't, they only go to the bar – especially since some are from out of town. The two closest towns don't have bars! Can't believe them men drive all that way just for a beer… well I guess for some whore too."
I laughed. "Guess so."
…
"Pizza!" Ally called and I got up off the couch. I went into the kitchen and Jasper was already sitting at the dining table with a plate in from of him.
"Hungry darlin'?" Ally asked him and he winked.
"You know it!" He replied. First time I heard him say 'you' I think.
"Bells take a seat and grab a slice!" Ally said once she threw the pizza box down on the table.
I sat down and grabbed two pieces after Jasper took four. Ally sat down and took a couple for herself.
"So what's going on?" She asked once she swallowed her first bite. Jasper shrugged.
"Bella told ya about her job. There ain't much else!" Jasper replied with a mouthful of pizza.
"Yeah, that's good." Ally smiled at me. "So where'd ya come from? Jazz said you were from outta town, plus I never did see ya in town before."
I shrugged. "I was just walking…"
"What?" Alice shouted and shot her head in Jasper's direction. "Ya took the poor thing when all she was doin' was goin' for a walk?"
"No, no, no. Ally please." I stopped her and I put a hand on her arm. "Let me explain."
"Okay," She said down and Jasper blinked a few times, obviously scared from his wife's sudden outburst.
Tasmanian Devil.
"I… How do I say this?" I shook my head and stared at my plate.
"Say what?" Ally asked gently. Jasper gave me a worried expression.
"Ally, she told me she came from that cabin." Jasper said and I shot my head up. I looked at Ally waiting for her response.
"What one?" She asked.
"Darlin' there's only one, ya know. The one with that guy – he never comes out and he lives by himself, what a creep! Stay away from him – good thing I got Bells away from him eh? Bells was running away from him, she was staying there.' Jasper said. My jaw dropped – he doesn't know that Edward is Alice's older brother?
"Edward?" Ally asked she didn't even sound audible. "I knew it."
I wasn't sure if I heard the last part. Ally looked at me and smiled.
"You're Bella Swan." She stated matter-of-factly with a smile that was starting to fade. I nodded. She suddenly looked sad. "Why'd you leave?"
How did she know my last name? Did Jasper tell her?
"He wanted me gone…" I looked down. Ally knew I knew Edward, she knew that I knew that she knows Edward.
We know a lot.
"What makes you think that?" Ally asked me softly.
"He told me many times. I was just an intruder and I needed to go – I wanted to start my life sooner rather than later too." I replied. Jasper looked very confused – he had no idea what was going on.
"Ally!" Alice looked over at him when he spoke. "Bells left, which is good. Tanya told me he was a creep! I saw him once downtown and I asked Tanya at the bar who he was, she told me he wasn't anyone good!"
"Tanya's a bitch!" Ally spat and I jerked back in my seat a bit.
This isn't turning out to well.
"Why are you so defensive of him?" Jasper asked her.
Ally ignored Jasper and looked at me she leaned into my ear and whispered, "We'll talk about this later – can I come in your room when Jazz is asleep?"
"Yeah," I whispered. "I'll leave it unlocked."
Ally put on a smile and looked back at Jasper. "Ya can't judge someone, Tanya lies a lot. He might be a nice guy."
"True…" Jasper said and took a drink of his glass of milk.
"He wasn't bad." I assured Jasper. "He just doesn't prefer company."
"I'm sure he liked ya." Ally corrected. "I heard he has a temper sometimes."
"That's never good." Jasper interjected. Suddenly I felt defensive.
"He's been through a lot!" I argued. I quickly saved myself. "I think so anyways."
"Lets talk about something else." Ally whispered. "Bells, when do you start work?"
"Monday." I smiled. "I hope I'll do a good job."
"Cleanin' tables. Fun, fun, fun!" She replied sarcastically and Jasper laughed.
I knew that all wasn't forgotten though.
I just had to talk with Alice Cullen, but that's for later.
A/N: I was going to continue but this is long, over 6,000 words!
Their talk in the next chapter!
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