A/N: Hey guys! Can you believe it? I'm actually UPDATING Different is a Good Thing! Are you in shock? Okay, let me give you a minute to catch your breath…are we good? Okay then! So I was two weeks in Chicago and came back last week. I would've updated sooner but Word wasn't cooperating with me. Also, you might have had to wait long for an update if it weren't for twilight2muchx3! She is officially my harasser. 3 (That's a term of endearment btw!) She's the one who is going to hassle me whenever I need to update this story! :D
So without further ado…(hm…what is ado anyway?) here is Different is a Good Thing!
Dedication: for twilight2muchx3. You care so much about this story and I love the fact that you put me in my place when I've kept you guys waiting too long! So this is for you! I hope you like it!
Different is a Good Thing
by 0TwistedAngel0
Chapter 10: The Sadie Hawkins Dance
It took us only a few minutes to arrive at the school. Forks was a small town and there was never much traffic around. Even though I was doing my best not to show it, I was extremely nervous. Edward and Emmett had nothing to worry about but I on the other hand had a whole bunch to worry about. Angela was going to the dance, and she still liked me. It was so mind blowing to think that. She was the one who broke my heart and she was still pining after me? It was just weird, and a little bit messed up. Did she think I was just going to jump back into her arms?
However, when I saw Alice come down those stairs- I forgot all about Angela. All I could do was stare at Alice. I knew she was beautiful, but seeing her all dolled up…man she was just breath taking. We were in Rosalie's car, and it was quiet. It wasn't uncomfortable or weird in any way though. We were both just happy sitting next to each other and didn't feel the need to fill the silence.
I grinned as we arrived just outside of the school's cafeteria. I glanced at Alice beside me and she felt my gaze on her. She turned her head to look at me, and smiled sheepishly at me. I found it so adorable. I quickly got out of the car and made my way to her door. I opened it for her and then bowed for her slightly. Alice laughed and I could swear I saw a hint of a blush on her cheeks.
"You are such a dork, Jasper." She said as she got out.
I grinned at her. "Thank you for noticing, Ali."
Alice rolled her eyes. "Stop being weird…" she attempted to keep a straight face but she just ended up laughing again. "You know, you look really beautiful…" I told her. I loved hearing her laugh and I had missed it. Alice hadn't been her cheerful self as much for the past few days and it worried me. Alice looked at me with a thoughtful expression on her face before headlights flashed in our faces.
We turned and saw that the others had arrived. Emmett hopped out of his Jeep and helped Rose get down without doing damage to her dress. I could have laughed at my sister's expression, but I found it wise for my safety not too. She really seemed like she liked Emmett, and he seemed to be perfect for her. Bella quickly made her way to Alice and whispered something in her ear. Alice blushed and then smacked Bella's shoulder slightly. Bella glanced at me and smirked before she went to catch up with Edward.
I glanced down at the girl next to me and raised an eyebrow at her. "What was that all about?"
Alice shook her head. "Bella was being dumb…let's go inside, okay?" she said obviously embarrassed over whatever Bella had said. 'Hmm…I'll have to ask Bells later…'
I linked arms with Alice and walked into the cafeteria. I looked around and smiled slightly. The cafeteria looked just like it did during the day with the exception of a few more streamers and balloons and of course a disco ball. I heard Rose laugh.
"Wow. As if Forks High couldn't get any tackier?"
Alice and I looked behind and saw Rosalie…but without Emmett.
"Where's Em?"
Rosalie made a hand motion towards the snack table. "He went to get me something to drink. I was just on my way to sit down with Bella and Edward. We're over there." She said as she continued to glide passed us. I shook my head. Alice smiled and followed after her. We all sat down together and talked. It was like hanging out at one of our houses. Emmett was cranking jokes, Edward was being a smartass and everyone else was just enjoying the entertainment.
I let my eyes wander around the room for a moment in case Angela was around. I didn't want to ignore her, but I wasn't sure exactly what I could say to her. I had promised her a dance though. I just didn't want her to catch me off guard.
"Hey Jazz…" I heard Alice's voice whisper. I turned to look at her and smiled at her.
"Yeah?"
I saw her glanced down at her lap for a moment before looking up. Even in the dark lighting I could tell she was nervous. "Do you…I mean…you don't have to…but I was wondering if…if…maybe you would…"
I gave her a confused look as I tried to figure out what she wanted to say. Suddenly I saw Rosalie behind her making weird motions with her hand. Rose was swinging back and forth and then motioning towards Alice. Finally, I caught on to what my sister was saying. I looked down at Alice with a small smile. She was still stuttering. How cute…
"Alice, would you like to dance?" I asked as I stood up and extended my hand out to her.
Alice smiled graciously and took my hand. The song that was playing was something fast paced and fun…but of course, I had no idea what song it was. I didn't really keep up with the music that was "in". Alice seemed like she knew the song though… she was singing along.
"My lips like sugar, this candy got you sprung, so call me your sugar…you love you some! I'm sweet like…" she sang as she bopped along to the song. I was mesmerized as Alice swung her hips all over the dance floor. I kept dancing so that my staring wasn't obvious, but she eventually caught me and stopped moving abruptly.
She glanced down obviously embarrassed and I let out a nervous laugh. "I'm sorry, Alice. You caught me off guard…I didn't know you could dance like…"
"A slut?"
My eyes widened at the words she chose. "Of course not! That was the last thing on my mind Alice…I can't believe you'd even say that!"
Alice laughed and shook her head. A small smirk worked it's way onto her face as she gained confidence. "I saw the way you were looking at me, Jasper. I have a feeling I wasn't too far off…" she teased. Now it was my turn to feel embarrassed.
"I'm sorry…" I muttered. She giggled and the song came to an end. It was replaced almost immediately by a slow song. I glanced at Alice. "Would you still like to dance?"
Alice nodded her head and moved closer to me. My heart began to race as I wrapped my arms around her waist. Her hands placed themselves just under my shoulder blades. I was almost in awe as I realized how tiny and delicate she was.
Maybe it's intuition
but some things you just don't question
like in your eyes
I see my future in an instant
And there it goes
I think I found my best friend
I stared at Alice as she hesitantly rested her head on my chest. I pulled her closer against me and I could swear that she could hear my heart racing. I just couldn't come up with anything to say. I wanted so badly to tell Alice what I was feeling… I wanted Alice to know that the song was explaining everything that was going through my head and heart.
There's just no rhyme or reason
Only the sense of completion
And in your eyes
I see the missing pieces
I'm searching for
I think I found my way home
I had to do it now. I had to tell Alice how I felt otherwise I would go crazy. I had to tell Alice that I liked her. The thought surprised me because it wasn't until a moment ago that I had admitted it to myself. I nudged her slightly and Alice pulled back to look up at me. "What?"
I know that it might sound
More than a little crazy
But I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
I opened my mouth and then I felt a tap on my shoulder. 'God help me, if it's Emmett I am going to kill him…'
I looked over my shoulder and saw a sheepish looking Angela. Why now?
"Hi Jasper…you know that dance you promised me?"
Alice pulled away from me almost immediately. She crossed her arms over her chest as if she was shielding herself…shielding herself from what? Angela? I sighed and turned to face her. "Yeah Angela…I remember…actually…" I began but Angela interrupted me. She glanced at Alice.
"Can I cut in?"
Alice didn't even hesitate in her response. "Sure thing, he's all yours…"
"Alice wait!"
She didn't listen to me though and she hastily went off to join our friends. I sighed and glanced down at Angela. She was wearing a sparkly purple cocktail dress that reached the middle of her thigh. Her hair was in loose waves around her face and she looked very pretty. I didn't have the heart to reject her twice in one week.
I wrapped my arms around her waist and she (being very tall) was able to wrap her around my neck. We swayed to the music in silence, but it wasn't that effortless heart stopping silence like it had been with Alice. The song didn't have any meaning anymore now that Alice was out of my arms. As soon as the song was over, I needed to rush over to Alice and let her know that Angela wasn't important to me anymore.
Angela glanced up at me with a determined look on her face. "Jasper…I know you say you didn't think about giving us a try…but I think we need to do something before you can totally deny me…"
I gave her a weird look. "Angela…please don't make this any harder than it is? You're my friend. We might have been something more at one point, but right now…"
I was interrupted when she kissed me. Angela Webber kissed me. I was stunned and as soon as I realized what was happening I pulled my hands away from her waist and took a step back. "Angela, I'm sorr…"
Once again I was interrupted but this time I heard Bella's voice call out "ALICE!"
I whipped my head around just in time to see Alice running out of the cafeteria. "Alice…"
I turned to look at Angela and saw her standing there with tears in her eyes. When she met my eyes she let out a laugh. It was heart breaking to see my friend like that. "What are you looking at me for you dope? Go after her!" Angela said shooing me away. I nodded my head before apologizing once again and running after Alice.
A/N: Well guys! What do you think? Do you like it? Hate it? Don't care either way? Let me know in a review! If I get enough reviews, I might update in a few days! The story is coming to an end…I think I'll have 2 or 3 more chapter and then it's all over! Wow. I'm so close to finishing a story, it's scary. xD If I finish Different is a Good Thing, it'll be the first story in the history of my writings to ever be finished. :] So, review!