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The dance was well in full swing an hour and half later. The Forks high school gym had been transformed in to a glittery night sky. Silver stairs were strung up from the ceiling and glowing blue and white twinkle lights covered almost every surface. Refreshments had been set on tables that lined the walls of the gym. The center of the gym had been turned in to a makeshift dance floor and currently many of the students were having a grand old time dancing to popular songs the DJ decided to play. Rosalie was trying to teach Jasper how to do the Macarena while Edward and Alice had decided to get their pictures taken. Some of the teachers had offered to take pictures for students.

Edward had knelt down next to Alice's wheelchair and he put his arm around her as they smiled for the first picture. "We are going to have to make doubles of some of these or maybe even triple because I want to frame some of them and I know mom will want to as well."

Alice smiled up as him as they positioned themselves for the next picture. This time he stood behind her wheelchair while they both made funny faces. "I most definitely want copies of these pictures. Hey it is a slow song do you want to dance?"

You stole my line." Her bronze haired adopted brother said with a grin as he leaned out pick her up out of her wheelchair. He was holding her bridal style because in all honesty it was easier than bending down to her level. "I would love to dance with the prettiest girl around. It would most definitely be my honor."

They moved to the beat of the song and Edward couldn't help it, but to be annoyed when he noticed his date kept looking over at Jasper. Alice had agreed to come with him and yet she was barely paying attention to him. What did he have to do to get her to realize he was the one? What was it going to take? He had done so much already and yet nothing was working. It wasn't that the small pixie like teen girl did not seen Edward, but rather the fact of how she saw him. She did not see him as a potential lover or boyfriend. She saw him as nothing more than a brother and couldn't stand it. He decided that he had to do something to get her attention focused back on him.

"Did you know that this is the first school dance I've ever attended?" He said grasping for any kind of conversation.

She looked back at him when she heard him speaking. "You are kidding right? Are you really telling me that you never attended a school dance? Why on earth is that?"

"I guess that I never really had a reason to go." He replied with a slight shrug of his shoulders. "I never met a girl I wanted to go with and I saw no reason to go alone. So if you look at it this way you took my first dance virginity."

Tinkling laughter came from her mouth. "Did you really just say that? I think I am beginning to rub off on you. Anyways, I am happy that I could take your first dance virginity. I feel so accomplished."

"As you should." Edward said before setting her back down in her wheelchair after the song ended. "Would you care for something to eat or drink? You haven't touched any food all night and only had one glass of punch. You need to make sure you do not get dehydrated."

"I could use some punch if you don't mind getting it for me." Alice said watching as he nodded and walked away.

She then focused her attention back on the dance floor as she scanned it for signs of Jasper and Rosalie. She spotted her blond friend dancing with none other than Emmett and her smile widened. She was glad that Rosalie was having a good time, but then she realized she did not see Jasper and she looked around for him never realizing he had come to stand behind her.

"Boo!" He whispered in her ear before spinning her wheelchair around and leaning down to press his lips against hers. "I have been looking for you everywhere darlin'. I was hoping that maybe I could steal you away for a dance or two."

His girlfriend beamed up at him. "Well I would love to dance with my boyfriend."

Jasper grinned back at her and picked her up out of her wheelchair. He carried her to the center of the dance floor beneath some of the shining lights. He held her close as she buried her face in the crook of his neck. "I love you Alice Brandon."

"And I love you Jasper Whitlock." She replied sighing happily. "I thought this night was going to be horrible and yet it has been anything other than that. I wish that you and I could stay in this moment forever."

"We will have more moments like this in the future I swear it." The honey blond promised as he brushed his lips against hers softly. "One day very soon we will be dancing at our wedding. We are going to be so happy Ali I stake my life on that promise. I will do whatever it takes to make your dreams come true."

Alice caressed his cheek with the palm of her hand. "You are my dream come true. I do not need anything else as long as I have you. You are stuck with me forever for better or worse and everything in between."

Jasper let out a happy sigh as he thought of forever with Alice. "Forever still doesn't seem long enough, but I will take what I can get and for the record there is never 'worse' when I am with you."

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After the dance ended around midnight the group of five since Emmett had joined them, agreed they should go to a party down at the lake. They all rode in Edward's car which was extremely cramped, but they put up with it because the night had been a blast so far and nobody wanted it to end. Even Edward was laughing along with the group and any tension that may have been around seemed to vanish. It did not even take long for everyone to arrive at the late and when they got there the music was loud it caused the ground to shake.

"Well I had a great time with you tonight Jasper, but I think I am going to spend the rest of my night with Emmett if you don't mind." Rosalie stated as they exited the card.

Jasper nodded and offered her an awkward half smile. "It was an honor escorting you to the dance Rosalie. I hope you have a pleasant evening."

When those two left the tension filled the air once more. It only worsened when Bella Swan appeared out of nowhere. "Hey you guys I didn't know you would be coming to the after party. I couldn't go to the stupid dance since I was suspended for smoking, but this is so much better anyways. I hope you guys are having a great time and if you need anything let me know. If you are interested in any party favors just find me or Mike and we will totally hook you up."

Edward raised his eyebrow at her with a look of disgust on his face. He may not be in the party scene, but he knew exactly what she was talking about because he was not stupid. "I don't think we will need any party favors."

"Oh," Bella's expression fell as she looked down at her feet nervously before looking back up at Jasper. "Well Jasper would you care to dance with me?"

The honey blond knew it was a bad idea and plus the only girl he would want to dance with would be Alice. "I don't think so Bella."

Alice noticed that Bella was giving her the evil eye and she knew that she would have to handle this situation quickly. "Jasper, Edward, would you mind getting Bella and I something to drink? I am feeling rather parched."

The two boys looked at the girls then each other before heading off in search of something to drink. They both knew something was going on and yet they were both smart enough to know that they should not go against Alice. If she wanted them to know what was going on then she would tell them. In the mean time they would do as she asked and give her the privacy that she so obviously wanted.

As soon as the boys left Bella spoke up. "I take it this is where you tell me to stay away from your boyfriend?"

"I would never tell Jasper who he can or cannot spend time with." Alice replied her eyes narrowing as she glared at the other girl. Usually she wasn't a possessive person, but when it came to Bella going after Jasper well all bets were off. "Like I said, I would never tell Jasper who he can spend time with, but I can tell you to keep your hands off my man. I know that you are trying to tear us apart and yet that is never going to happen because the bond we have is more powerful than a skank like you."

"You call me a skank?" Bella laughed harshly. "Do you really think that Jasper is going to stay with you when he realizes that you are broken and will never ever be able to be fixed? He is going to dump your ass and I will be there to pick up the pieces."

Alice laughed this time. "Jasper could never fall for someone so fake."

Bella saw red and because they were on the dock she suddenly had a great idea. She pushed Alice's wheelchair down the dock and watched with satisfaction as it crashed in to the deep water. She quickly ran off not wanting people to be able to pin it to, but as she turned she ran smack dab in to Edward who looked as if he was ready to kill her. She shrunk back in fear and didn't even look when she heard a splash of water when Jasper jumped in after Alice.

Alice couldn't seem to keep her head above the water. The fact that her legs were not working and the weight of dress pulled her down. She coughed trying to get air, but only getting a lungful of water. Her tiny arms waved trying to bring her to the surface again and yet it was a losing battle. She could feel her body being dragged down further and further with each second that passed.

Finally a she stopped flailing ready to accept her fate when a hand grabbed her arm and yanked her up to the surface. She watched the wheelchair continue to sink until her head finally broke through and she took in as much air as she possibly could. Jasper lifted her up on to the dock before climbing up after her and immediately wrapping his arms around her shivering body. He held her close as he rubbed her arms trying to warm her up.

"Alice, are you alright? Is anything hurting you?" He asked filled with concern.

Alice shook her head as she clung to him tightly. "No, I am fine I think just shook up. I thought it was the end. I thought I was going to die and never see you again. I was so scared and I just-"

Jasper stood up and picked her up as well. "I am always going to be here to protect you darlin'. Now I think we need to get you back to the hospital."

TBC…

AN: Hey everyone I hope that you all liked this chapter and you know I would love to hear your thoughts. I couldn't sleep and this chapter was nagging on my mind. I need to know if you want to see what Edward does to Bella or not?

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