Author's note: Thank you all so much for your encouraging words. I knew you'd like that chapter. Its one of my faves. So I took about two hours to write this. I hope it is good.

Dear twilightfan,

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Taz.

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Chapter 13

Home Alone

Being new to this pure form of intimacy, I was often a bit lost as to what to do when Alice and I were together alone. Today, we had the entire house to ourselves; everyone was occupied at school or at work and Esme had a new restoration project just outside town.

Alice and I were sitting on the floor in front of the television. Lately she had taken a great interest in an animated series called Mickey Mouse. It featured a talking mouse called Mickey and his love interest Minnie. Alice loved it when I watched it with her – well I did not watch it so much as I watched her.

"Jasper…" and she looked at me with her head tilted to the side. She was excited.

"Hmm…"

"Do you think we could get a dog?"

"You want a dog?" I asked, trying to mask my incredulity.

"Yes, and we will name him Pluto. I want a big one like a Great Dane." But then she grew disappointed.

"Alice… I don't think we can," I tried to explain

" I can see that it won't happen no matter what I do but I just… don't know why."

I could see that this was something she really wanted. I suspected that she was trying to give herself human experiences since she could remember none. She didn't exactly miss being human but she was curious to know what it was like. That was completely understandable, of course. But a dog?

I hated to deny her anything at all because her disappointment or sadness cut me deep, I mean, if any of the others felt sadness, I would feel it too, but this was different. I couldn't bear to feel her sad, her disappointment was my own. I would do anything to keep her happy, and her happiness too was mine.

"Alice…a dog wouldn't - well, animals in general, wouldn't like being around us. They have an instinct that tells them that we are dangerous. They would never trust us." I tried to put it softly but failed miserably.

I felt her understanding and acceptance before her words came.

"Oh, well, if Pluto won't like us then," she sighed, "he would probably run away anyway," she conceded.

Her eyebrows held a small crease in between them and I smoothed it out with my index finger. She looked up at me and patronized me with a small smile. I looked into her eyes which were not red anymore, they were dark. We both had to go hunting soon. I willed some cheer into her and she looked at me disapprovingly.

"What?" I asked a bit too innocently.

" Really Jazz, do you call that subtle?"

I did not miss the 'Jazz'. She went all warm inside when she said it, as did I…on my own accord. I wrapped my arms around her small frame and nuzzled my face in her hair. She smelled so nice. I could hold her this close forever.

The feel of her body pressed against mine was so…right. I had no other way to explain it. Our auras resonated now, washing us both in comfort, security. She angled her head upward and pressed her lips against my neck. I released her a little bit so that I could see her face. Her expression was tender. How I wanted to touch her.

I raised my hand slowly and trailed my fingertips lightly along her cheek. She closed her eyes and her muscles relaxed. Her innate beauty shone through her like a phosphorescent glow. Her body was limp now as I stroked the smooth skin of her neck. Her face was so peaceful.

Before realizing it, I laid her back on the floor and closed the distance between our faces. Her lips were soft, exultant. She locked her hands behind my neck drawing me over her. Her little hands wound into my hair and I wanted more.

Slowly, ever aware of her emotional state, I slid my hands under her, pulled her toward me and rolled over. She was lying on me now. Her eyes were excited, a refection of her inside. But she was also a tiny bit cautious.

I did not plan on making her mine right there, right then. I just wanted her closer. Besides, I got the distinct feeling that she was…restraining herself. I kissed her neck, her throat and jaw and though her craving for me grew exponentially (like mine), so did the feeling of restraint.

She looked at me, her eyes sultry, and then leaned in to kiss me. This kiss was different, more chaste. She lay motionless on my chest and calmed her breathing. I sensed that she wanted to continue but…forced herself to stop. What a mystery.

"So what are we going to do today?" I asked after a long period of silence.

"Oh! I found a book in Carlisle's library that you will like, I'll be right back," and she skipped off.

The television was still on and I wanted a little quiet. I reached for the remote and then I noticed a bag under the couch, it was black and crumpled. I pulled it out just as Alice came rushing back into the room.

"No, no, Jasper," she cried, but I had already pulled it out and the contents slipped out onto the floor. She stood there feeling regretful as I inspected the bright red article. I held it up in confusion, what was it?

"A speedo?" I asked

"Rosalie bought an extra one for Emmett," she muttered and snatched it out of my hands. She was incredibly annoyed at this point. I chucked and let it go. Something was bothering me though. This situation brought to the forefront of my mind a puzzle that I felt compelled to solve.

"Alice, why were you late?" I asked and it was clear that she did not understand what I meant. "Why did you not reach in time to stop me from finding the bag?"

"Because you weren't going to look under the couch before," she answered quickly. "Why did you look under the couch?"

"I was going for the remote,"

"See, you only just decided to do something with the television and so I only just got the vision. By that time you already invaded Emmett's privacy," she chastised.

That was something to think about. She could only see what was already decided.

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