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The next morning Alice was ready for school early and when she walked out of the bathroom into the bedroom Jasper was lying on the bed, already engrossed in one of his textbooks from Cornell.

"You're really enjoying that aren't you?" Alice smiled.

"It's something different," Jasper admitted. "I get sick of all the high school stuff sometimes. This is new to me."

"Maybe we could move back to Ithaca one day so you can finish the course then," Alice offered. "It would only be a couple of years, I could take some courses at Cornell too."

"You'd do that?" Jasper asked.

"Of course baby," Alice grinned. "You are always making sacrifices and efforts to make sure I'm doing whatever makes me happy, maybe its time we did something for you."

"We don't have to," Jasper sighed.

"Yes, we do," Alice murmured as she crawled into his lap. "I want to. You throw off these huge contented waves when you are reading that stuff and when you were studying at Cornell. Once we get through all this family stuff and this thing with Victoria we'll go Jazz, I promise."

"What about the family?" Jasper asked.

"Lots of people leave their families to go to college," Alice shrugged. "We can stay in touch and visit and one day we'll come back to them."

"Are you sure?" Jasper murmured.

"Yes, I'm sure," Alice smiled and leaned forward and gently kissed him. "So, do you want to drive me to school?"

"You aren't going with Edward?" Jasper frowned.

"I'd rather not," Alice admitted. "I'm still a little embarrassed seeing Bella."

"Of course I'll take you," Jasper smiled instantly. They got up and walked downstairs and Jasper slipped into Carlisle's office to ask to borrow his car and then they walked out to the garage. As Jasper drove Alice reached over for his hand and he slid his hand into hers automatically. The trip was all too short and Jasper was soon pulling into the school car park.

"See you at three?" Alice smiled at him.

"Of course sweetheart, I'll be right here," Jasper nodded and sent her a wave of love.

"I love you too," Alice giggled and leaned towards him and he bent over and kissed her softly. "Have a good day baby."

"You too sweetheart," Jasper smiled and he watched her lovingly as she grabbed her bag, flashed him a final smile and jumped from the car. He watched as she strolled across the car park for a moment and then he reached down and started the car.

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Alice glided across the car park, lost in a vision of the things Jasper would do to her that night and she let out a slight giggle. Suddenly a really awful smell invaded her nostrils and she snapped herself from the vision and immediately saw Jacob standing not far from her, leaning cockily by his bike.

"If it isn't the pixie bloodsucker," he smirked.

"What do you want dog?" Alice growled.

"You were a lot more forward when you had your brothers defending you," Jacob laughed. "Snarling at Paul wasn't really intelligent you know?"

"I'm not scared of you or your mongrel friends," Alice snapped.

"Really?" Jacob smirked and took a step closer to her. "You're so tiny, I could snap you in two quite easily."

"Try it," Alice growled. Jacob stepped closer to her again and then leaned down and sniffed her hair.

"Ugh, how can a woman smell so bad?" he teased dangerously. "And to think you're married. How the hell does your husband stand it? Was that him that tried to protect you on the weekend?"

"Yes, that was Jasper," Alice snapped. "Now I repeat, what are you doing here?"

"Not waiting for you that's for sure," Jacob laughed.

At the other side of the car park Jasper was just putting the car into reverse when he smelt something awful. He turned quickly and stopped cold when he saw one of the Quileute's standing right in Alice's path. He quickly snapped off the engine and jumped from the car and raced over towards them.

"Alice, problem?" he growled as he stepped up beside her and placed his arm around her shoulder as he glared at the man in front of them.

"This is Jacob Black," Alice told him as she crinkled her nose. "One of the wolves from the weekend."

"The one from last summer?" Jasper added as he glared at Jacob.

"Oh you're the pixie bloodsucker's husband?" Jacob smirked. "If you leeches are going to start making out give me some warning, I'll need to find a bucket."

"What do you want?" Jasper glared as he grabbed Alice and pulled her closer to him protectively.

"I'm waiting for Bella," Jacob grinned as he folded his arms and leaned back on his bike.

"Why?" Alice frowned.

"Not really your concern leech," Jacob growled causing Jasper to hiss at him.

"Come on Jazz, let's go," Alice said and pulled Jasper's arm, noticing for the first time the humans that were starting to stare at them.

"Yeah Jazz," Jacob leered. "Listen to your little wifey. Run along."

"Shut it, mongrel," Alice hissed.

"I'll walk you in," Jasper said and pulled Alice back into his arms and steered her around Jacob, his body between the two of them as he walked her to the front door.

"Jazz, don't start anything with him?" Alice murmured as she turned to face him.

"I won't," Jasper promised. "I just wanted you safe."

"I am," Alice assured him and leaned up to kiss him. "See you this afternoon. Love you."

"Love you too," Jasper smiled and watched as she walked through the door before he turned and walked back into the car park. Jacob was still standing there smirking at him as he leaned on his bike and Jasper ignored him as he walked towards the car.

"Bye bloodsucker," Jacob smirked.

"Bye mongrel," Jasper hissed and got into the car before he broke his promise to Alice.

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Jasper spent the day working through his Philosophy books and at two he headed back to the school, wanting to be there in plenty of time to meet Alice in case Jacob was still hanging around. He parked in the same spot he had that morning but there was no sign of Jacob. He rested back in the seat to wait and just after three the students began to trickle out. A huge grin spread across his face when he saw Alice skip down the stairs and she pretty much danced over to the car and slipped into the passenger seat.

"Hey baby," she grinned and reached over and threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tight before crushing her lips to his.

"You're in a great mood," Jasper smiled, noticing the happiness flowing from her.

"I've seen what we're doing tonight," Alice giggled.

"And?" Jasper pushed as he pulled out of the car park.

"We're dropping the car home and going into the forest," Alice smirked. "And we won't be back until tomorrow morning."

"Oh," Jasper smirked and he sped up, suddenly eager to get home.

"I was talking to Edward before," Alice murmured as the landscape flashed past them.

"You and Edward talked?" Jasper teased.

"Well, you know what I mean," Alice laughed. "Anyway, as I was saying, I was talking to Edward and he had a run in with Jacob this morning too."

"He did?" Jasper frowned. "I should have stuck around."

"He's fine," Alice smiled. "But Jacob told Bella what we got up to this weekend. Well bits of it anyway. So Edward had to tell Bella everything."

"Everything?" Jasper echoed.

"Well he left certain bits out but the general idea," Alice shrugged.

"And she's okay with it?" Jasper asked carefully.

"No, she's pretty freaked out actually," Alice sighed.

"I guess she would be," Jasper sighed as he pulled into the driveway and quickly drove the car into the garage.

"I'll go get changed while you drop the keys off to Carlisle and we can go," Alice murmured and Jasper laughed as she winked at him and jumped out of the car.

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The next day after school Bella came back to the house with Edward and Alice and when they walked inside Esme rushed to hug her.

"Oh Bella, how are you?" she smiled.

"Great," Bella replied. "Thank you for the tickets for the weekend, Edward and I had a great time. It was good to see Renee again."

"You're welcome," Esme grinned.

"I'm more concerned about your weekend," Bella admitted. "Edward told me everything. Victoria is going to keep coming to get me until I'm turned she?"

"Don't worry about it," Esme assured her. "We'd never allow anything to happen to you sweetheart. You know that, please don't be anxious." She leaned forward and pressed a kiss on Bella's forehead and then smiled as Carlisle walked into the room.

"What's this?" Carlisle asked as he walked over and hugged Bella before stepping up and kissing Esme's cheek.

"Bella is worried about Victoria," Esme told him as she snuggled into him.

"I was thinking maybe we should move up the date," Bella added, ignoring the soft hiss Edward gave behind her.

"There are seven of us Bella," Carlisle sighed. "And with Alice on our side I don't think Victoria's going to catch us off guard. I think it's important, for Charlie's sake, that we stick with the original plan."

"I suppose," Bella agreed reluctantly.

"Don't go spoiling our fun Bella," Emmett added from where he was snuggled with Rosalie on the couch. "I'm really glad Edward didn't kill you. Everything's so

much more fun with you around." Rosalie shot a glare at Emmett and he turned his attention back to her to try and smooth over her anger and Bella just turned and offered Edward a wry smile.

"Are Alice and Jasper here?" she asked.

"Upstairs," Edward nodded after checking with his senses. "You want to go up and say hello."

"Yeah," Bella nodded. Edward took her hand and smiled at his family before leading her towards the stairs.

"Don't forget to knock," Emmett called out with a laugh and Bella groaned.

"Ignore him," Edward sighed as they walked up the stairs. They stopped at the door to Alice and Jasper's room and Edward looked over and winked at Bella before knocking on the door. She rolled her eyes and moments later Alice's happy voice came through the door.

"Come in Edward and Bella," she called out. They walked in and Edward laughed when he saw Alice sitting on the bed, surrounded by fashion magazines and Jasper sitting on the floor leaning against the bed flicking through a book.

"You aren't even allowed on the bed now?" Edward laughed.

"She needed the space," Jasper shrugged.

"Bella, come check out this dress," Alice squealed and held her hand out to Bella. Bella glanced at Edward like Alice was asking her to visit the dentist and walked slowly over to the bed. Alice reached out and shoved some of the magazines aside to make room for her and she gingerly sat down.

"Isn't it divine," Alice grinned as she shoved the magazine towards Bella.

"Very nice," Bella nodded as she looked at the stunning designer dress on the page. "But where would you wear it in Forks?"

"Well, Jazz will just have to take me somewhere special," Alice shrugged. "Maybe Paris again?"

"One day," Jasper promised instantly.

"Yes," Alice squealed and Bella smiled, both at Alice's enthusiasm and the way Jasper automatically pandered to her every whim. It was so cute and special and she could see the love between them.

"What's bothering you Bella?" Jasper asked with a frown, sensing confusion and worry coming from her.

"Oh, it's nothing," Bella said and made an effort to smile.

"She's worrying about Victoria," Edward answered for her.

"I'm offended," Alice said as she rolled her eyes. "You're not honestly worried about this, are you?"

"If it's no big deal, then why did Edward drag me to Florida?" Bella pointed out.

"Haven't you noticed yet Bella that Edward is just the teeniest bit prone to overreaction?" Alice smirked as Edward glared at her.

"I wonder where I picked that one up from?" Edward teased as he glanced pointedly between Jasper and Alice.

"I don't overreact," Jasper shrugged.

"Really baby?" Alice giggled.

"Well, much," Jasper grinned and they all laughed.

"I just don't see the point to all this," Bella added once they were settled. "I'm becoming one of you anyway. If we move it up then Victoria will give up."

"Carlisle just explained that one to you," Edward sighed.

"Look Bella, it will be fine, trust us," Jasper added and Alice and Edward both felt the waves of calm and serenity he sent to her.

"I suppose I'm being a little silly," Bella nodded and Alice had to hide her smirk.

"Come on Bella, lets leave Alice to her shopping," Edward grinned and Bella jumped up.

"Okay, see you later," Bella said happily and slid her hand into Edward's and walked out of the room with him.

"Oh baby, your good," Alice giggled.

"I know," Jasper shrugged and Alice laughed as she whacked him playfully with a pillow.

"Jasper!" Bella shrieked as the effects of his mood control wore off now she was away from him.

"Sorry Bella," Jasper called back, not looking the least bit sorry at all.