You've Got Mail
A/N: Co-written by Jalice2254 and KittieKat121
Chapter 5
*TEXAS*
To: Alice Cullen
From: Alice Brandon
Received: 8.10am
Subject: RE: One Certain Senior
You haven't heard it pix ;);) and I'm clichéd? What about you and your "be the one to change him" and "make him a good boyfriend" about Jasper hmmm?
Of course there's someone deserving of you...a certain older gentleman who's name rhymes with Casper Hitlock...any guesses who that might be? ;);)
PIXIE! OMG! Okay, simple solution to the receptionist slut...YOU flirt with Jasper! Then maybe you wouldn't get so jealous over someone flirting with YOUR man! ;);) He's got a '65 Mustang? Lucky bastard! Marry him Pix ;);) Do you have any classes with him?!
LOVE YOU TOO PIXIE! :):) Yep talk to you later cuz I have class...not that I can concentrate...this is the fourth lesson in a row today where Jasper has been there...ANYWAY have fun with your Jasper ;) ttyl :):)
I rolled my eyes and quietly giggled, muffling the noise behind my hand, as Jasper continued to work. I found my eyes wandering leisurely over his picturesque frame. His golden waves hung tousled in his eyes, having had a hand repeatedly run through them. His head hovered over the page, eyes squinted in concentration. He was handsome, I had to admit; hot, even. It was easy to see why the secretary was so easily dazzled.
To: Alice Brandon
From: Alice Cullen
Time sent: 8:15 am
Subject: RE: One Certain Senior
Yeah, well, I KNOW my Jasper's voice is still sexier... I'll take the 5th, thanks very much!;);)
You say a Mr. Casper Hitlock, hmm? Nope, haven't heard of him...
That's the problem, Kit... I'm ashamed to say that I don't have any formal education in that particular department... He is not MY man!
Yeah, a beautiful black monster of a muscle car... Yep! He's officially a lucky bastard!
I never really thought Mr. Darcy would be correct but, alas; "A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment." Which is why I have to ask: WHY SHOULD I MARRY HIM?!
Not that I know of... WHY?! What are you hatching way over there in England?
LOVE YOU MORE, Kitten... Ooohhh, really?! WELL, HAVE FUN!;);););)
PS: HE IS NOT MINE!
After hitting send, I sat there trying my absolute hardest not to laugh. I loved my Kitten!
As I glanced around the room, a pair of baby blue eyes met mine. My eyes wandered lower to the smirk playing on his red lips, my traitorous mind wondering what it would feel like to kiss him...
Woah! Chill out, Alice! Damn Kitten is getting to me!
"What are you so worked up about, darlin'?" I blushed for the upteenth time under his intense gaze. Shaking my head, I sighed and grabbed my phone, checking my inbox. "Nothing. I'm just not used to being with so many upperclassmen, even if I am in a few Advanced Placement classes."
His brow rose in question as he quietly whistled in admiration before chuckling... again. "I knew I pegged you as pretty smart, darlin'." The fact that HE thought highly of me was enough to send yet another shiver up my spine. Good god, when would his affect on me ever end?!
To: Alice Cullen
From: Alice Brandon
Received: 8.25am
Subject: RE: One Certain Senior
You take as many 5th's as you want...you know I'm right! ;) And you haven't heard of him? Hmmm maybe I got the name wrong...Dasper Fitlock could've been the one...
Well, that isn't a problem at all because YOU HAVE ME...and I happen to be an expert ;);) Imma help you Pixie, don't you worry! And on the contrary, he is very much YOUR man! YOU'RE the one who keeps referring to him as MY Jasper! ;);)
The reason you should marry him is because "What is yours is mine, and all mine is yours"...if you married him, that beautiful 'stang would be YOURS!
There are several plans I am hatching way over here in England ;);) You needn't concern yourself with them...yet ;);)
Love YOU more, Pixie!
PS. DENIAL!
Rolling my eyes, I sighed in defeat and tossed my hands exasperatedly in the air; she had won! I couldn't take it anymore!
"You ok over there, darlin'?" I froze in my internal rant and faced him, unsure of exactly what to do. I was confused; it sounded like he actually cared! Sighing, I ran a weary hand over my face and found myself getting lost in his gaze. Happens every single time!
"It's just that my friend is arguing with me and I'm about to admit defeat. She won." Confusion flashed across his handsome features as a brow quirked but he didn't ask questions, which I was beyond thankful for. It would be hard to explain that we were "arguing" over HIM!
To: Alice Brandon
From: Alice Cullen
Time sent: 8:35 am
Subject: YOU win! I admit defeat!
HAHA- damn smartass! You know that I know EXACTLY who the hell you're talking about! And how could I not?! It's not like he's just sitting here not doing his assignment, watching me with "that look..."
Yeah well, sometimes having you is having an immense PAIN IN THE ASS! BUT I'm glad that I DO HAVE YOU, for all intents and purposes...
HE'S MY MAN... SO WHAT?!
I'd like to first be outta high school... and go on a date with him... And kiss him... BUT THAT'S NOT THE POINT! HE HAS TO ACTUALLY LIKE ME! and he hasn't exactly given that inclination...
YET?! THAT SOUNDS PRETTY SCARY!
Let me guess: now you're gonna say that the first step is always to "admit you have a problem," right?!
I sat in silence after that, picking at my nails in boredom, as Jasper continued to work on his US History. Life was no fun without Kitten!
He sat just as silent bsside me, eyes flickering to me every once in awhile. I know because my eyes were practically glued to him. What am I going to do with myself when I have to go back to my own classes becasue he can find his own way around school?
"What's going through that pretty head of yours over there, darlin'?" I shrugged, turning to to face him, as he stood and drug his desk closer to mine. "Not much, really. Just curious as to why you're watching me."
"Likewise, pretty girl." He smirked, throwing a sultry wink over his shoulder, and hunched over his book. Blushing, I pulled my phone out of my pocket to see a blank screen. No new emails!?
I stand corrected; I spoke too soon!
To: Alice Cullen
From: Alice Brandon
Received: 8:38am
Subject: RE: YOU win! I admit defeat!
Damn straight I win ;);) naughty...tell him to get working! ;);)
OF COURSE having me around is a pain in the ass...I make it a goal in my life to annoy you as much as possible ;) but you know you love me and you're lucky you have me otherwise you'd be getting nowhere with Jasper!
What do you mean so what? So EVERYTHING! You wanna wait till you've finished high school to date?! Jesus Pix, that's insane! You're already thinking about kissing him!
Are you actually mentally retarded? He's given EVERY inclination that he likes you! Okay, clue number one; he totally flirted with you at the hospital. Clue number two; he came up to you at school and flirted yet again. Clue number three; he can't keep his eyes off you right now! Do you need any more clues? HE LIKES YOU! And you like him, so what's the problem?!
Don't be scared, you're in good hands Pixie! Don't you trust me? ;);) and no, I'm NOT going to say that the first step is admitting you have a problem because I don't think this is a problem! No, the real first step in this little game would be to make him completely and irreversibly in love with you...the rest is child's play...
There was absolutely no winning with my Kitten! Rolling my eyes, I glanced at Jasper and wished I hadn't; his baby blues were looking straight at me, the intensity of his gaze shocking me. When would I get the nerve to just throw myself at him?!
To: Alice Brandon
From: Alice Cullen
Time sent: 8.40am
Subject: scaredy-cat
You only THINK you win, Kit! Well, he WAS... now he's watching me again, with "that" look...
AND WHY EXACTLY IS YOUR LIFE GOAL TO ANNOY ME?! you're right, babe! I DO love you and I WOULD BE NOWHERE with Jasper...
No, you dip... Ima be outta high school before I GET MARRIED! I need help, Kitten... I'm way in over my head right now!
The PROBLEM, Kitten, is that he can have ANY GIRL HE WANTS! So why me!? And he didn't seem flirtatious to me...
Of course I trust you! WITH MY LIFE! AND HOW THE HELL DO I DO THAT?! like I said, he can HAVE ANY GIRL HE WANTS! WHY ME!?
DENIAL... babe, I NEEEEED HEEELLPP! like NOW!
I had to admit after sending my reply that I had a point. He could have any girl he wanted, so why me? I didn't have long to dwell on it though, as my phone instantly buzzed with a reply from Alice.
To: Alice Cullen
From: Alice Brandon
Received: 8.41am
Subject: RE: scaredy-cat
You just admitted I won...you can't take that back! So give him something to watch babe! Throw him a cheeky wink or a smile or perhaps a little eyelash flutter...he'll MELT! It's my life goal to annoy you because I LOVE YOU!
Okay well that's fair enough...well luckily for you I am HERE to help you! Anything you need, Pixie, you just let me know! Yeah he could have any girl he wants...and HE WANTS YOU!
OF COURSE you can trust me with your life! Babe, sometimes you just have to forget everything and JUST GO WITH IT. This is definitely one of those times.
Get out of your denial before I come over there to Texas and slap you out of it! He wants you; you want him. He doesn't WANT any other girl; he wants YOU. Pixie, there IS no problem! STOP TRYING TO FIND ONE!
So maybe Kitten was right; quite frankly, there was no actual problem. So why couldn't I just "man up" and do something?! Oh, that's right! First off, I don't know how to flirt or make guys gaga. Secondly, my parents would KILL me if they found out I'd ever even been contemplating a relationship, much less possibly got involved with him!
To: Alice Brandon
From: Alice Cullen
Time sent: 8.44am
Subject: YOU WIN!
Ok, ok... YOU WIN! Happy?! Like what?! In case you haven't noticed, I CANNOT FLIRT! IT'S IMPOSSIBLE! SURE YOU DO...
How do you KNOW he wants me? The only thing you have to go on is my emails...
What if I'm scared to just "let go" as you put it? What if he's my first relationship and I'm scared to get hurt? Or cheated on or forgotten about?
I'd like to see you try, Kit, to come over here and slap me!
Good lord help me! Frowning, I wiped away the angry tears that had taken residence at the corners of my eyes. Relationships were so hard! And I wasn't even in one!
His soft voice met my ears as I sniffled in frustration. "What's wrong darlin'?" His eyes, filled with concern, never left my face, as I fought tears. Well, for starters, I like you, alot, but I'm scared you don't like me back. Plus, I'm tired; I stayed up late last night emailing Kitten. But he wouldn't under stand, and that was fine because I didn't expect him to.
My phone buzzed, alerting me to a reply from Kitten. Pulling it out of my pocket, I glanced at Jasper as his eyes flashed to mine. "I'm ok, honest."
He opened his mouth as if to say something but the shrill ringing of the bell broke through our bubble. Grabbing my bag, I piled my books in my arms as Jasper stood and held out a hand. "Let me get those for you."
Shaking my head, I smiled lightly and began walking towards the door. I was about to walk into the corridor amid the flow of students before his voice stopped me in my tracks. "Alice, let me take your books."
Blushing, I surrendered my books as he took my elbow and walked into the hall. His touch was gentle yet demanding as I followed him to our lockers. Popping open the door, he shoved my books in and raised a brow. "What class do you have next?" Shrugging, I wished that I had long hair to form some sort of privacy screen between us; his gaze was intense! "Whatever you have since I'm your 'tour guide'."
He chuckled and slammed my locker shut with a smirk. "You don't have anything this period." I cocked a brow as he took my bag from my shoulder and walked to his locker to put his things up. "Oh, I don't, do I?"
He only nodded before grasping my elbow and leading me towards the music wing. Pulling the door open, he let me pass beneath his arm before quietly clicking the door shut. He held a finger to his lips, motioning me to be quiet, as I playfully rolled my eyes and checked my phone.
To: Alice Cullen
From: Alice Brandon
Received: 8:50am
Subject: RE: YOU WIN!
Extremely happy, babe! Sure you can flirt... you just haven't tried yet! And I may have only your emails to on but THAT'S ENOUGH! Any idiot could see that he likes you! Any idiot except YOU, that is!
You SHOULD be scared! Your first relationship is a scary thing... it's completely natural to be nervous about it, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't HAVE a relationship! And ok, maybe- and I don't believe it because Jasper sounds perfect for you- you get hurt. Maybe he turns out to be a jerk, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. You can't open yourself up to love without opening yourself up to hurt; you can't have one without the other.
Don't tempt me, Pixie...
~000~
"What are we doing here, Jasper? We have class!" He smirked and shook his head, slowly walked towards me. My breath hitched as he took my hand and pulled me close, swaying to a beat I couldn't hear. "Dance with me."
Breathing was near to impossible as he held me, our close proximity causing goosebumps to rise on my skin. Sighing, I tucked my head against his chest as he quietly hummed.
The melody of his soft voice slowly began taking shape, forming the notes of a song I'd never heard before. "Just be still and listen, Alice. What's your heart telling you?"
My name was a purr as it fluently rolled from his lips, a shiver passing over me at the mere sound of his voice. A small smile played at the corners of his lips as his arms wrapped around my waist and gently pulled me onto the tops of his feet. "I had to even out the height difference."
He winked down at me, gentle blue gaze moving over every inch of my face, as I sucked in lungful after lungful of air. It was getting insistently harder to ignore him, the power he had over me, and the things he did to my body; goosebumps that danced across my skin when we touched, my heartbeat that increased tenfold if he even glanced in my direction, and, my god, his voice! He would be the death of me!
His arms circled my waist, keeping me firmly pressed against his body, as my palms rested against his chest. His body trembling beneath my fingertips strangely excited me. I'd never had this affect on anyone in my life!
He jumped as I teasingly ran my fingernails, freshly painted, I might add, along the white cotton shirt that stretched taut across his chest before wrapping my arms around his neck. A smirk teased at my lips as I muffled a giggle; if I had known just how much I affected him, I would've been brave a long time ago!
~000~
It felt like forever that I'd been in his arms, swaying to the comfortable silence around us. Sighing, I twisted my fingers into his honey golden waves and rested my head contentedly on his broad chest. I could and, if it were up to me, would stay like this, in my Jasper's arms, forever!
A husky chuckle rumbled deep in his chest as he arched a brow. "What?" I gazed innocently at him as he smirked and walked further into the room, leaving me feeling cold and lonely with out the heat of his body so close to mine. Shrugging, I followed quickly after, watching as he grabbed a guitar case from the corner.
"Do you play?" I shook my head 'no' and moved closer, sitting Indian style beside him; it was something I'd always wanted to do but never had the time or resources. I watched in curiousity as he settled the guitar in his lap with a grace and ease that spoke of just how experienced he was.
I closed my eyes as he began to strum, expert fingers making quick work of the strings. I found myself lost under the spell of his music, holding me down with its pure beauty. I'd never heard anything like it!
His eyes met mine as he strummed the first notes of You Belong To Me, the notes flowing softly through the quiet room. Then he sang, his voice deep and husky as he faced me with a small smile.
"See the pyramids along the Nile
Watch the sunrise from a tropic isle
Just remember darling all the while
You belong to me
See the market place in old Algiers
Send me photographs and souvenirs
Just remember when a dream appears
You belong to me
And I'll be so alone without you
Maybe you'll be lonesome too."
He took my hand and pulled me into his arms, guitar limp at his side. My eyes followed his every move as he wrapped his arms around my waist and began to sway once again.
Twirling me out of his arms, he grabbed the guitar and began to strum, his voice wrapping around me, pulling me closer, as my eyes sought his.
"Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Just remember till you're home again
You belong to me
I'll be so alone without you
Maybe you'll be lonesome too
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Just remember till you're home again
You belong to me."
He slid the guitar back into its case and slowly walked towards me, a smile gracing his features. Pulling me into his arms once again, he bent so we were eye-level with each other and softly sang the first stanza again, warm breath gently tickling my earlobe.
"See the pyramids along the Nile
Watch the sunrise from a tropic isle
Just remember darling all the while
You belong to me."
A/N: Awww...REVIEW! Thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter as well...:):):) Chapter 6 will be up soon - and big things are happening! ;)