This, like the last chapter, was rushed quite a bit, so bear with me, please!

What, I only get a couple of reviews now? And I thought you guys liked my story!! Boohoo! :) Nah, I still love you guys!

Erg, FanFiction is being a butt with me, so whenever I try to make a little thingie to separate where the AN's are and the story, it just disappears when I upload it! Work on it, FanFic crew!

This chapter is for my finally completing my finals and Christmas break already here! Whoo, I'm SO ready for this, I'm practically bouncing in anticipation! Bring it on!

Here's a harmless little story recommendation for you guys: Bella Hale by JulesSC. It is so good, I'm not even playing. And the writer hasn't updated in like SO long, so I'm telling you guys to go read it, love it, and demand that girl to update or we'll all either find her/hold her hostage, or explode with the wait. And I promise that you guys will absolutely love that story by the end. Just... GOD!! Lol

Twilight, I own not. Talk like Master Yoda, I must.

Alice POV

I awoke the next day to find the chair that Jasper was occupying empty. I reminded myself that he also had a life and shouldn't be worrying over me. That calmed some of my nerves. But only some. I switched on the tiny TV, happy to know that the news of my near death was over, and listened to the current news; I had been deprived of the outside world for a few days, what with thinking of Jasper and all.

Okay, I admit it: I have a tiny crush on Jasper. Oh, who am I kidding, I have a HUGE crush on him! The way his hair falls over his eyes, and the lanky, easy-going way his body moves is enough to give any girl the jitters! And his voice! I swear, sometimes it seems as though he's trying to kill me with that heavenly voice.

Alright, Alice. Snap out of it, or before you know it, someone is going to walk in on you drooling on yourself.

I was told later on that in about 2 weeks, if I cooperated and took all of my meds, I would be able to leave! So, naturally, the thought made me ansty, eagerly awaiting my release. Since Dad already took care of the bills, all I needed was to be signed out and I'll finally be free from this place! Though I'd rather not have to have someone sign me out; I'm perfectly capable of writing, thank you very much. Maybe after I can leave, Jasper would have the time to visit me? Well, perhaps not, he probably wants to spend his time with someone else besides me, like his girlfriend or something.

That thought made my stomach churn. I don't think I'll be able to handle it if Jasper told me that he had a girlfriend. Then I'll get all lovesick, and by that, I mean sick of love and anything that regards to it. Just thinking of Jasper cuddling up with some other girl made my sight go green with envy. She's beautiful, that's for sure. Way prettier then me, and I'm just a mess.

I sighed, and tried to shake off my morbid thoughts. There's nothing to get so worked up over, there's always the possibility that he didn't have a girlfriend, though how couldn't he; it's obvious that he's gorgeous, and can get any girl he wanted.

This "trying to stop thinking of Jasper" really wasn't working, and I shut off the TV in disgust, just staring at the ceiling for a few hours.

I don't know when, but I must have dozed off during my staring. I blinked to the harsh florecent lighting and groggily sat up, rubbing my eyes with my fist. I'm sure I looked like a little kid, and it didn't help that I was as tiny as one, but I didn't care; there wasn't anyone I was trying to impress, not that I could, so what did that mean to me? Nothing, that's what. But I spoke too soon when I glanced at the chair next to me and yelped.

"The 'wide grin while they wake up' always works!" he laughed. I stared in astonishment as he chortled to himself, occasionally slapping his knee in amusement. I blinked and, when he finally calmed down enough to speak, said, "I'm happy to have amused you, but... can you tell me who you are and why you're scaring the crap out of me?"

The man grinned, showing cute dimples on each cheek, and I was immediately reminded of someone. But who...?

"Sorry, kid. The name's Emmett. I'm Jasper's big brother. I'm sure he's told you all about me?" It finally clicked, and I also grinned, but shook me head at him.

"Nope, not a word about you. Though I remember him saying something about beating an idiotic brother of his in wrestling." As I thought, Emmett pouted, and whined at me.

"What?? But I'm not idiotic! And he's lying, he can't beat me 'cause of my strength, or Edward 'cause of his mind re-"

Before Emmett had the chance to finish what he was saying, the door to my room burst open. I jumped in shock and stared at my new visitors. One was Jasper and the other three I could easily distinguish.

"Emmett! Hey, what are you doing, big bro?" Bella asked. For some reason, she looked nervous, and kept sending Emmett warning glances. Emmett's eyes widened a bit, and he cleared his throat before responding. "Err... Well I was just telling Alice here about Jasper's inability to beat me in wrestling." He turned back to me.

"In case you didn't understand, he can't beat me." I smiled at him and said, "Yeah, I kinda realized that. But what were you going to say earlier? You didn't get to finish it...?" I trailed off, waiting for him to complete his unfinished sentence.

Emmett dismissed it with a wave of his hand. "Oh, that? Yeah, it's nothing, really." I raised an eyebrow, clearly not convinced, but decided that whatever it was, it certainly wasn't any of my business. Instead, I turned to everyone else.

"Well... Hello, everyone..." I murmured shyly. I hope my hair wasn't its usual mess today. I would be highly embarrassed to learn that my first impression was very, well, UNimpressionable.

Bella walked toward me- I envied her grace; why can't I walk like that??- and took my hand. I shivered slightly at her cold touch, but didn't retreat.

"Alice, it's so nice to meet you, though I wish it weren't under such awful circumstances. Jasper's told us alot about you." I blushed heavily at her words, and glared at a sheepish Jasper.

"What have you told them??" I whispered harshly. I had hoped that they wouldn't hear me, but to no avail; everyone chuckled- or giggled in the girls' case- while Jasper rubbed the back of his neck nervously.

"Nothing, really! I just told them that I had met you a few days ago, said a little about yourself, and that's it! I swear!" Seeing a flustered Jasper is one of the most amusing things ever. I recommend trying it. I mock glared at him, letting him know that he was forgiven, and said to Bella, "It's nice to meet you too. I'm sorry we haven't gotten to speak much in school. I'm, well, I'm terribly shy..." I ducked my head to avoid the stares. But Bella only squeezed my hand, and said, " It's alright. I'm pretty shy myself, actually." I smiled in appreciation and turned to the remaining Cullens/Hales.

"It's nice to meet all of you."

A stunning blonde came over this time, and I vaguely remembered her name being Rosalie, as she gripped my other hand, despite it being in a cast. "It's nice to meet you as well, Alice. I'm Rosalie, but please, call me Rose." I smiled at Rosalie- Oops, I mean Rose- and thought, Wow, she's a really nice person. Her looks make all females in a fifty-foot radius drop dead with envy and low self-esteem, but underneath that I could tell that she was really sweet. How nice.

"If you haven't noticed yet, I'm dating this idiot of a guy." She pointed a perfectly manicured finger at Emmett, who grinned and winked at Rose. They were a perfect match, Emmett being big and goofy, while Rosalie was tall and sophisticated. Opposites do attract, apparently.

The one I already knew as Edward stepped up.

"And you probably already know me. But for the sake of an introduction, I'm Edward." Edward raised his hand in a wave, and I did too, accidentally bringing Bella's hand up as well, seeing as she was still holding my hand. My hand was slowly going numb from the coldness, but I didn't say anything.

"Yeah, I know who you are. It doesn't help that I have a few classes sitting next to girls that think you're "God's gift to women.'" Edward looked embarrassed, but didn't blush like I usually did. Unusual...

Bella huffed, and grabbed onto Edward with her free hand. "Mine." she said, making us all laugh. I turned to Jasper, still on a luaghing high.

"And who are you, handsome stranger?" I got out between giggles. I froze, finally realizing what I said, and blushed the darkest shade of red known to man. And woman. (Hey, I'm only a LITTLE feminist when it comes to things like that. Why does it have to be men only? Damn sexist pigs... Lol) The others tensed a bit when I did, but relaxed and grinned at my humiliating outburst. I can't believe that I admitted that I thought Jasper was handsome! What could be worse then that??

Jasper only smiled and said, "I'm Jasper. And you must be the beautiful Alice." If possible, I blushed even more, probably looking a lot like a tomato by now. Me, beautiful? Please.

"I think you need to see an orthodontist. Something seems to be wrong with your eyesight." I chuckled nervously. Jasper shook his head. "Impossible." I cocked my head in confusion. Did he mean his eyesight, or my nonexistent beauty? Such a confusing man, he was.

"So," he continued as if nothing happened, oh, say 5 seconds ago. "I hear that you'll be released in 2 weeks." he grinned, sending my heart into a frenzy. "Congragulations!" I nodded to him, not trusting my voice around his beautiful presence.

"You'll have to visit us sometime soon, alright?" Bella asked me, smiling widely from ear to ear. She seemed actually genuine, so I agreed to her plan, knowing that I would never take them to my place. That would be too traumatic. But did they know that I had a vision of their home? Should I act surprised to see it, or nonchalant? Look at me, wondering how to react to a house, for goodness sake! I'm pathetic!

Everyone talked to me about mindless things, someone always filling the silence with events that happened in their time together. I had the feeling that they edited some parts though, making it seem less then what it really was. This family is odd, to be honest. But I like them.

When visiting hours were over, they all bid me a sad farewell, promising to come by again tomorrow. I know not to wait for them until afternoon; they still had school, no matter what they said. So I waved to them, watching as they left down the hallway, and snuggled down into the covers to dream.

(So, here's a little somethin' somethin' for you guys: an inside look to Alice's first nightmare! At least the first since the accident. Enjoy!)

I covered my ears at the ear-splitting screech; what could possibly make such a noise? I whipped my head up and was met with two ruby red eyes, glaring at me from behind a window. I saw its nails slowly scratching the glass, leaving thin scars along the clear window, and shuddered. The sound sent a chill down my spine.

I stared back at the red eyes, defiantly challenging it to come and get me, then regretted it; the window was torn from the wall, leaving a gaping hole there, while a woman jumped in with stealth-like quickness.

Her long dark hair swung low on her back, her beautiful face twisted into a sweet, feral smile. She walked toward me, her worn and tattered clothes clinging to her body, her muscles rippling with coiled strength. The intensity in her eyes was frightening, and I knew that this would be my last moment alive. But I wasn't afraid of her. I would go down with a fight.

I walked toward her in a dream-like state, never taking my eyes off of her. Seeing my confident appearance, the woman's smile widened, and I faltered. Her teeth gleamed blue-white in the darkness. Before I had the chance to run in terror, she lunged, pinning me to the opposite wall. My broken bones screamed in pain, and I let out a small whimper; the pain was that bad. The ice coldness of her skin seeped through my thin clothes, a cold burning.

The woman leaned toward me, and said in a whisper, "You'll finally join me. So stay away from Jasper." I let out a scream, going louder and louder when her mouth widened and her teeth tore through my skin, while a raging fire raced through my veins. The woman dropped my on the floor and I writhed in agony, begging for it to end, begging to just die already.

That damned woman just laughed at me and said, "Sorry, sweetie. This isn't something you just stumble into. You're in this for life. Have a nice 3 days in hell!" She jumped back out of the hole, leaving me to slowly burn to my death.

I jumped awake, clutching my chest as I heaved in despair. I didn't realize I was crying until the salty drops landed on my arm, but that only made me sob harder. My heartbeat quickened immensely when a pair of cold strong arms encircled my waist holding me to their chest. I struggled against the arms, but let myself go limp in defeat. This was probably just another dream, so what chance did I have against them? One hand left my waist to move up toward my head, pressing me closer to them.

"Shh, Alice. It's alright now, you're okay... Please don't cry, darlin', please." This voice sounded suspiciously like Jasper, and I relaxed insantly in this person's grasp. Assuming this was my dream version of Jasper, I didn't hesitate to wrap my own arms around him, crying into his shirt. Jasper just kept whispering in my ear, telling me that everything would be okay.

Eventually, my sobs quieted down, and I could feel my eyelids droop in exhaustion. Jasper laid me back on my bed, and got up to leave until I latched onto his shirt.

"Don't go!" I pleaded. After my first nightmare alone with that woman, I don't think I'll be able to be alone for the second time. Jasper paused for a minute, and I feared that he would say no, then climbed into the small bed with me. He picked me up and laid me on his chest, and I'm sure that if I were awake, I'd be blushing like there was no tomorrow. But seeing as this was only a dream, I snuggled into his chest, still clutching his shirt.

Jasper hesitantly put his arms around me, making sure I didn't fall off, and I sighed. This felt amazing.

After only a few minutes, my dreamself drifted off into a black oblivion. The last thing I thought was this:

"What a wonderful dream..."

So, I kinda liked this chapter! Alice finally got acquanted with the rest of the fam, and Jasper slept with her (WINK WINK)! It just sucks that Alice thought it was a dream and probably won't remember this in the morning. I know, sad, right? Lol, but it's essential that she doesn't remember!

I'm so glad my finals are over and Christmas break is finally here! That means making chapters like there's no tomorrow, which means you guys are happy!

So, how did you guys like this chappie? I'm pretty happy, seeing as I finished this chappie today (Dec. 17) which is also Talk With A British Accent Day. So I've been prancing around my house saying, "Well, then, I've completed my chapter for the day, now I'll go have some fish and chips! Goodbye, mum!" in a pretty accurate British accent. It's funny 'cause I'm annoying my family, and 'cause I'm allergic to fish (and all seafood including shellfish, ugh) my throat became all closed up, I was rushed to the hospital, and now I'm typing this while sitting in the hospital room. I feel like Alice, so now I'm incrediblely happy!!! :D

Lol, but don't worry. I won't use the excuse of having an allergic reaction to put off writing more chaps. But now, I have the excuse of staying in my bed and getting whatever I want. So we all win! :)

Anyway, please review and all that lovely junk, and that'll make me type faster!!

AlexisS