ALICE POV

Be very calm. Be very calm. HOW THE HECK AM I SUPPOSED TO BE CALM? JASPER IS IN MY HOUSE! The love of my immortal life is- "Oh goodness. Oh goodness. What if I mess up? What if I- What if he doesn't love me? What if I screwed it up? Oh god." A vision flashed in her head.

Alice was curled up on the bed, trying for the zillionth time to just come close to a sleep-like state. Not remembering her human life took its toll and Jasper had had to tell her what sleeping felt like. . . "A release from worry." She firmly closed her eyes and breathed deeply.

"You tryin again darlin?" Came a drawl from behind her.

She sighed and sat up. "Yes, I am. I want to know what it's like."

Jasper sat down. "Wanna do something fun?" His now golden eyes were alight with mischief. "Sure."

"I love you darlin." Jasper put his mouth gently on hers, kissing her sweetly, fingers stroking her hair. He was being the perfect gentleman and Alice hated it. "Jazzy?"

"Hn?" He opened his eyes, looking slightly dazed.

"Please just-"

"Not until we're actually married. We have to wait until I can be around the priest without killing him."

"Please?" Alice gave him her devastatingly cute begging face.

"Alice I'd give you the world but not this. Yet."

Alice turned her back on him and felt the trembling disappointment of rejection. "Fine. When we get married."

"Well, he's a stubbornly charming gentleman but he and I are still on track!" Alice squealed. She hopped in circles. "Yessssssss!"

"Whatcha doin Miss Alice?" Came the Texan drawl she loved so much.

"Eekkk!" Why didn't I see that? Oh, this is sooo embarrassing. I'm going in circles and- I must look crazy! Wait. I already look crazy! I dragged him off into the woods and kissed him out of nowhere! Alice was thankful vampires couldn't blush. Well, it's only rational. I've been dreaming of him for so long and now he's here! Alice flung her arms around Jasper and he stiffened. "Just relax." She murmured. "I won't hurt you Jazzy." She looked up at him and ran her fingers through his hair. "Come on Jazzy, You know I-"

"Jazzy?" he asked, clearing his throat uncomfortably and pulling back.

"Oh. It's my nickname for you." She said sadly. "If you don't want me to use it-"

"You can."

"Yayyy!" She hugged him again and he closed his eyes, seeming to savor the moment. "Do you want my coat?" He asked suddenly.

"What?"

"It's cold. . . I think. You seem to like acting human so. . . " He fidgeted.

"You're adorable!" She said happily. "Sure!" He gave her his new coat and Alice sniffed it. It already smelled like him. Jasper scowled. "I am anything but adorable."

"You're right. You're handsome, and determined and strong and-" Alice coughed to hide her embarrassment. "We should go hunting. Follow me!" Don't tell him how you feel yet Alice. But he probably knows already. Just tell him! Why can't my visions have-

They were sitting in the house and Alice plucked up the courage to tell him. She looked up from her book to say- "Jasper."

He was lying on his back near the crackling fire, carving a piece of wood. "Hm?"

"We need to talk."

"Bout what darlin?"

"I love you." Alice blurted. " I always have. I will forever and if you don't-"

"Well, tell me how it ends!" Alice instructed herself. Sadly, her gift did not comply.

Jasper POV

He ran after Alice. Stupid. Do not get carried away. She's just being. . . overly friendly? I think she likes me. That in itself is. . . shocking. How anyone could like me, this damaged killer covered in scars, reminded of his mistakes every time he sees himself in a mirror. Damn. Jasper's eyes focused on alice, who was ahead of him running more gracefully than anything he had ever seen. She looked back, her golden eyes glinting. "Catch me if you can!" Alice vanished.

Will she ever stop surprising me? Jasper shot after her, following the flash of black, white and gold that flew ahead of him, teasing him, taunting him. An angel beyond his reach. He put on a final burst of speed and he tackled her. "You're caught." He drawled.

"I knew that would happen." Alice giggled.

Jasper smiled, a true smile. How long before today has it been since I smiled like this? Probably since I was human. It's funny how my depression vanishes so quickly when I'm with her.

"Okay." Alice said. "Can you let me up?"

Once he truly realized the compromising position they were in, Jasper was furious with himself. Tainting an angel are you? What kind of monster- wait. I'm still on top of her! Jasper stood and helped her up. "Sorry bout that Miss Alice."

"I didn't mind." Alice said. "It was nice to see you smile. Before we hunt, I should tell you, I have a phone back at my howse so you can call Peter and Charlotte.

Damn, I totally forgot about them! Jasper sulked. "Thank you, Miss-"

"For goodness sake! Call me Alice."

"Yes ma'am- Alice."

She graced him with a brilliant smile. "Good Jasper!" She laughed and stood on her tiptoes to pat his head. "I ain't no dog Alice." Jasper said with a small smile as he felt the waves of enthusiasm rolling off her..

"Now, I show you how we hunt."

"Alright." If you smile again.

"Smell that? The animal blood? It has an almost muddy scent."

"Yes." It's not revolting it's just. . . .unappetizing.
"That's a deer, most carnivores are better but deer are pretty common here."

"Alright."

"Sooooo let's go!" Alice dove into the foliage and the scent of blood filled the air. Jasper was starving. He hadn't eaten in weeks so he pounced and drank.

They were back at the cabin. "Easier than I thought." Jasper said softly.

Alice nodded. "Yep I hoped so. Do you want to call Peter?"

"Yes."

"Kay! Here's the phone!" Alice pointed to the counter where a large black telephone rested.

"Thank you."

"No problemo!" Alice chirped. "Bathtime!" She tripped off.

Jasper groaned. Do not think inappropriate thoughts. Do NOT! He picked up the phone and dialed Peter. Peter was unusual. He and Charlotte kept up a normal facade, with a house but hunted far away from their town so no suspicion would arise. The phone rang. "Lo?" Came a cheerful voice.

"I believe it's hello." Jasper said.

"Jasper! What do ya know? He's alive! You haven't talked to me in MONTHS you Bastard! How the hell are ya?"

Peter POV

Charlotte and I were having a good ol game of chess when the phone rang. I hoped it was Jasper. "Lo?" I asked, hoping Jasper would be Jasper and correct me.

"I believe it's hello." Jasper said.

"Jasper! What do ya know? He's alive! You haven't talked to me in MONTHS you Bastard! How the hell are ya? Wait. How are you calling me? Did you kill some lovely old couple again so you could use their phone?"

"No."

"Ah, you're using a public phone. Are you still dead set on starving to death before you kill again?"

"No."

"A man of little words I like tha- WHAT?"
"Uh, Well. . . "

"Did ya meet a gal?"

"Sort of."

I covered the mouthpiece of the phone. "Char! Jasper won't be alone for all time!"

"He met someone?"

"Apparently. Gimme a sec. Who is this girl?"

"Alice."

"Ya gotta be more specific. I don't know any Alice's that have recently me a Jasper."

"Oh."

"Well! Tell me what she looks like!"

"She's beautiful. Black hair, gold eyes-"

"GOLD? Are ya after a human?" I gave Charlotte a panicked look. She looked worried.

"NO!" Jasper yelled.

"Okay, so she's a vamp?"

"Yes."

I sighed in relief and Char relaxed. "Then why the weirdo eyes?"

"She only drinks animal blood. I'm going to try to do that too."

"You're going to live off animals?"

"Yes."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Well, I'd like to meet this gal of yours. Where are ya?"

"Philadelphia."

"We'll be there tomorrow."