Alice

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Change is Inevitable – Except from a Vending Machine

The timeline is off, but, like in the title – it's inevitable. It has to be like this to make the story work. And they're also doing it like this so Alice can get her full education.

Alice POV

"But – but, the place is named after an eating utensil! And there are no good shopping centers nearby! How can you possibly expect us to move there?" I whined to Carlisle.

"It's a small town, and it's the rainiest place in the continental US," he replied. "We've been there before, so we know what it's like. And who knows, you might actually like it there."

And so I found myself, at the age of seventeen years old in my junior year, moving to the little town of Forks, Washington, the most boring and dull place in the whole entire world. And I am not exaggerating. But at least the house was really beautiful. And I'd just have someone drive me to Seattle during the weekends, I suppose. That's right, Alice, think happy thoughts.

Edward was mocking me.

Edward and I were going to be juniors. Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett were going to be seniors. Carlisle was going to work at the hospital. They still didn't buy me my own car, so I still have to hitch a ride in Edward's Volvo, just like everyone else.

I hate waking up early for high school. I was stuck in the middle of the backseat, between Jasper and Emmett. I yawned and leaned on Jazzy for a little nap before school. Right before I shut my eyes, I saw Emmett glaring at Jasper with – a warning look in his eyes?

What seemed like a few seconds later, Jasper was gently shaking me awake. "Alice, we're at school now," he whispered. "You have to get up."

"Meh." I snuggled against him, shutting my eyes again.

"Fine." I squeaked in alarm as he suddenly picked me up and took me out of the car. I could hear Edward and Emmett laughing, though Emmett's sounded a little more guarded for some reason.

I felt a cold raindrop hit my face. I sighed in defeat and jumped down from Jasper's arms. "Let's get inside already!" I demanded, jumping up and down while snatching my backpack from Emmett.

"The main office is just over there, in case you want to know." Edward pointed.

"No, really? I couldn't possibly tell from that big sign that says 'Main Office', now could I?" I shot back sarcastically. I danced ahead over to the main office while the others followed behind me. I pushed open the door and skipped up to the front desk before freezing. The secretary was an utter fashion disaster. Dyed red hair, bright purple T-shirt – simply ugh!

She looked up from her computer. "Yes, how may I help you?" she asked in a bored tone.

"Hi! I'm Alice Cullen, and this is my family. We're new here," I replied cheerfully to the fashion disaster.

"Oh, so you're the new family that's moved into town!" Her eyes drifted over to my siblings behind me, and her jaw dropped. I did not envy Edward right now. Her thoughts must be absolutely horrible. "Oh – um, well… here are your schedules." She hurriedly printed out our schedule cards, maps, and forms before shoving them into my arms. "First period starts in six minutes."

I noticed how her gaze lingered on Edward. Oh, big brother, it looks like somebody has a crush on you! I sang in my head. He glared at me before snatching his papers from my hand and stalking off to his locker. I quickly handed Rosalie and Emmett's papers to their respective owners before tugging on Jasper's hand. "Come on, Jazzy, let's go find our lockers!" I pulled him off to the main building of the school.

People stared at us as we came down the hallway. I resisted the urge to glare at all of the girls who were ogling at my Jasper.

My Jasper.

What was going on with me?

I spotted my locker and dashed over to it. Jasper leaned against the locker next to mine while I unceremoniously dumped several of my books into my locker. "What classes do you have, Jazzy?" I peered at his schedule. "We have lunch and gym together. That's it?" I pouted.

Jasper chuckled softly and took my hand. "Don't worry, Alice, I'll walk you to each of your classes. So don't you dare let anyone else take my job, alright?"

"Of course not, Jazzy! Come on, I have biology right now." He stopped at the door to my classroom.

"I'll see you after class." He smiled and kissed my hand, before walking off. I walked into the class. Let the staring begin. Mr. Banner quickly signed my form and waved me off to some random seat in the back. I didn't have a partner, thankfully. People usually cheated off of me. I pulled out my sketchbook and began to draw.

"Why, hello there." Oh, great, another guy impersonating a "suave" celebrity. I looked up. He had brown hair and brown eyes. He looked a bit tanner than the rest of the people at Forks. He was tall, but my Jazzy was taller.

Again with the "my" part.

"Hi." I looked back down at my sketchbook again.

"I'm Crowley. Tyler Crowley." Ah, so he's a James Bond impersonator. How clichéd. "And you are?"

"Alice." I could literally see that he wasn't going to be leaving me alone until Mr. Banner looked up and ordered him to go back to his seat.

"So, Miss Wonderland, are you new to town?"

Miss Wonderland? Is he serious here? And of course I'm new to town. He's never seen me before, and Forks is a town where everyone knows each other.

"Don't call me that, please, and yes." Come on, look up, Mr. Banner, look up!

"Is there a boyfriend in the picture, or are you single like the number one?"

Okay, that is the stupidest pickup line that I've ever heard. Anywhere. Internet, television…

"Mr. Crowley, sit back down!" Mr. Banner barked. Tyler slouched off. I thanked the heavens for making Banner look up at that moment.

I eagerly waited for the end of class. Unfortunately, Tyler intercepted me on my way to the door. "So, Alice, can I walk you to your next class?"

"Actually, I believe that that's my job." Jasper wrapped his arm around my shoulders. "Ready to go, Alice?"

"Yes, Jazzy." I waved goodbye at Tyler without looking back as Jasper took my books and led me to second period.

"I see that you've gotten an admirer already." His expression looked a bit weird. Maybe he was jealous? No, that was too much to hope for. He was probably more irritated that people were hitting on his little sister.

"I don't like him. He used the cheesiest moves on me." I made a face while he laughed. I was the only one who could make Jasper really, truly laugh. He might not be mine, but I was his.

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