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Alice POV.

"Alice, I'm really bored! Cant we leave already?" Jasper asked me pleadingly as we walked slowly around the room, mingling with the other guests.

"Jasper!" I hissed at him in disbelief, "We've only been here 23 minutes!" I felt him grab hold of my hand tightly as we made our way past a group of women who were already merry on the free wine and eyeing up Jasper.

"Fine, I'll stay, but the rules of work apply alright? If any woman corners me, you have to come and save me okay?" He stopped to plead with me as he held my face softly between his hands.

I looked up to him and nodded, not trusting my voice quite yet after seeing the intensity of his eyes. I felt my heart stutter as he kissed the top of my head, sighing in relief.

Thankfully Angela and Ben arrived soon after, so Angela and I left the guys in a pretty empty corner while we went and mixed with the crowd as we were expected to do.

The party went on alright, except for the few guys who tried to chat Angela and me up. "Ohhh no, oggler at 12 o'clock!" Angela laughed beside me as a guy called Daniel made his way over to us with a drunken smile slapped on his face. Oooo this should be fun, he's highly drunk and has an inflated ego! I mocked as he advanced tipsily.

I quickly looked around the room for Jasper, but couldn't find him. Option 2 then…I began looking for the emergency exit signs just in case I needed a quick escape.

I looked back at Daniel only to see him looking slightly embarrassed and alter his course, completely avoiding us. I looked to Angela questioningly, but smiled in understanding as a familiar pair of arms wrapped around my waist, pulling me back against a strong, hard chest.

"Jasper, how can I ever repay you?" I laughed out as he span me around in his arms to look at him.

His cheeky smile caught my attention, along with his innocent looking eyes as he asked shyly, "I wondered if you could help me with 'Predator' at 4 o'clock?"

I looked to my right, but only saw an old man named Joe who was talking enthusiastically with a barman. I looked back up to Jasper's face with a confused frown on my face as he laughed at me. He rolled his eyes, and then leant down, so that his face was inches from mine. "My 4o'clock silly!" he smiled back at me in an over the top way before giving me a quick kiss on the forehead.

Un-fogging my mind of all thoughts of Jasper, I looked to my left to see a scarcely dressed brunette sauntering around a group of men, captivating their full attention, while she sent Jaspers back hungry looks. "Consider it done…" I trailed off as I narrowed my eyes at the wench across the room.

A few free glasses of wine later, Angela and I were pretty tipsy and had perched ourselves on the high stools at the end of the bar. As we chatted, both of our eyes darted routinely to Jasper and Ben before Angela began a new conversation.

"So Jasper seems to be getting closer to you now…from what I've seen…I think he loves you…" I looked back at her in shock. I knew Angela very well, so I knew how perceptive she was, and how she was usually right when it came to judging people and how honest she was. The seriousness in her eyes only backed up her statement, causing me to break out in a hopeful smile.

"Do you think so?" I bit down on my bottom lip as I looked over to Jasper again. There he sat with Ben, like he'd been doing most of the night, except for the times when either of us needed to save the other from undesired flirts.

"Alice he's been watching you like a hawk all night! Being your knight in shining armour…" she sighed, staring ahead of her with a dreamy look on her face as her sentence trailed off.

I swirled my drink in my glass and said hesitantly, "But…he's only been doing that because I don't want any of the guys here to hit on me…and he's the same, he doesn't want someone like the 'lady in red' clinging to him…"

Angela's laughter surprised me to say the least. That wasn't exactly the reaction I expected. After a few moments and some calming words from me, she took a deep breath then explained, "I'm sorry Alice, but don't you see? You're little act ensures that no one else gets anywhere near each of you. Why wouldn't you both use this opportunity to get drunk and hook up with someone? Because you want each other! See! God….I should get a chat show…"

Her voice trailed off as she stared off into space, probably imagining herself as a chat show presenter. I dropped my eyes to my glass, noticing that it was empty. Damn…better go and grab a bottle from Jaspers table, I decided and turned to look at them. You hussy! I poked Angela quickly in the ribs, causing her to wobble on the barstool. "Come on! Our boy's need us!" I hissed as I jumped from my stool and proceeded towards Jasper and Ben.

Humph…drag your nails over my Jaspers shirt will you? I fumed as I drew close enough to see them better. Awww my poor Jazz! The look of complete anguish on his face made me hate the hussy even more.

Being short has its advantages…I smiled as I slipped past the beast woman and sat myself down on Jaspers lap. The look of relief flooded his face, and was clear in his voice as he whispered in my ear, "What took you so long?"

I turned back to look at him, still smiling and said loud enough for hussy to hear, "I'm sorry Jazz, from across the room, Angela and I thought it was a transvestite talking to you, but then I noticed the tacky dress and came over to rescue you." I finished, receiving another kiss on my forehead from Jasper who seemed to be in hysterics.

I sat quietly, waiting for some scathing retort, but got nothing. I heard her "Humph" then the rhythmic sound of her heels clicking away from us over the wooden floor.

"Hey Jasper, don't let this one go! She's diamond, just like my Angela!" Ben poured out his heart from behind us while smacking Jaspers back. I expected Jasper to correct Ben, but instead, he drew his arms around my waist tighter, burying his face in my shoulder.

I yawned reluctantly and heard Jasper farewell Angela and Ben, "We better get going, see you again some time."

I got up and hugged Ben and Angela then took hold of Jaspers waiting hand. He got us a cab quickly, and we sat in a comfortable silence for a few minutes. My curiosity soon got the better of me, so I asked him nervously in a whisper, "Why didn't you correct Ben when he kind of made out that I was your girlfriend?"

I watched him as he shrugged, then looked down at his hands which he twisted nervously. I could see the confusion in his eyes as he wracked his brain for something to say.

That's it…I decided gallantly as I thought over everything Angela had told me tonight. I shifted in my seat and then quickly sat myself on Jaspers lap, facing him. The shock in his face was tangible as his eyes grew wide.

I laughed lightly as I rested my hands lightly on either side of his face. I felt his hands slide slowly up my thighs, over my hips and then rest at my waist. My breathing hitched up at his touch and also because of the nervousness that I felt over what I was about to say to him.

"Jasper, I love you" I said with conviction as I stared into his eyes, I felt his arms wrap tighter around my back, pulling me closer to him. I then continued shyly, "You love me too; you just don't know it yet…" My voice was supposed to come out confidently, but even to my own ears I sounded unsure.

I looked down at my hands that were playing with a button of his shirt while silence stretched between us. Open mouth, insert foot!! I reprimanded myself. He finally broke the silence, whispering my name. I looked up to see him looking completely serious, with a loving look in his eyes which held mine as he whispered back to me, "I love you"

My heart felt fit to burst at Jaspers declaration, leaving me teary eyed and euphoric. He quickly grabbed my face in his hands when he saw my reaction and kissed me, showing me all the love that he felt for me. It's a good thing I'm sitting down; I smiled against his lips as the thought ran through my mind. I could feel his lips move over mine he asked, "Can you ever forgive me for talking so long to realise that I love you?"

I leant back reluctantly and smiled the sexiest smile I could manage as I whispered, "Of course I forgive you, but you're going to have to make up for lost time." I gave him a cheeky wink and marvelled at the undeniable look of lust in his eyes as they travelled over my body, before I drew him back to another passionate kiss.

"Ewwwww, Alice, you could have left that bit out!!" Rosalie interrupted Alice's story, looking highly disgusted as she rubbed her index fingers in circular motions at her temples as if trying to cleanse Alice's words from her mind.

"So it was you and Jasper kissing that freaked Edward out earlier?" I laughed as Alice nodded with a sheepish smile on her face.

"Well….enough about me! Your turn Rose!!" Alice squealed excitedly while Rosalie rolled her eyes and began the story of her night.

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Rosalie POV.

"Emmett, could you go and get me another pint of beer?" I asked over my shoulder as I watched the dirt pit below.

"Sure…I still can't believe that such a girl like you drinks beer!" he laughed at me while shaking his head.

I span around to look at him pointedly as I said slowly, "Emmett…I'm a mechanic…do you really think that you should be stereotyping me?"

His grin grew even wider as he turned to leave saying, "I guess not, you're a freak of nature!" Luckily for him, he'd gotten far enough from me that I couldn't smack him for that comment.

As the minutes ticked by, I watched as one huge mob of young guys around my age made their way past me. I turned to stare at the show below, hoping that they'd walk on by; I wasn't in the mood for an argument today.

My wish was nearly granted, but two of the guys fell behind and stood on either side of me. I refused to look at either of them, foolishly hoping that they'd get the hint and go away….but no such luck.

"Hey sugar, having a good time?" the one on my left asked me as he turned to look at me.

I smiled mockingly at him and then continued to watch the show. The guy to my right obviously didn't like my lack of participation, I saw him move as he leant towards my ear and whisper in a slimy voice, "You know, I could show you a good time…" an involuntary shiver ran down my spine as I felt one of his grubby hands play with a strand of my hair.

As I pulled back, I shot him a scathing look that dared him to be stupid enough to try something else. He just smiled at me with a look of defeat in his face as I turned back once again to catch a truck jump over 4cars. Ewww, that slimy, grubby, stinking, pathetic excuse for a man….

I hadn't realised what was going on until I felt a familiar shiver run down my back. I looked to my right, glaring, to see the same guy play with a strand of my hair like before. I dragged in a lung full of air, ready to shout a string of profanities at him, when I felt a pint of beer being thrust into my hand. I held on to it and looked to my right to see Emmett standing there with the slimy guy's wrist in his tight fist.

I could hear the guy whimper in pain as Emmett squeezed the guy's wrist, while staring silently at him with the most menacing and rage filled eye's that I'd ever seen. He soon let go of the guy and growled at him. Wow he's so sexy when he growls! I realised as the sound faded.

Emmett turned around to look at me while the two guys scampered. Without much thought, I instinctively grabbed hold of his shirt and locked my lips against his, letting him feel my relief, happiness and passion through my actions. I slowly backed up without breaking the kiss, so that I was pressed between the rail and him. I felt his eager tongue gliding along my lips, so I opened my mouth, hearing him moan as our tongues met.

I cursed the pint of beer that I held because I only had one free hand, which was still clenched tightly at the front of Emmett's shirt, half helping me to stand while his free hand lay splayed flat against the bottom of my back, pressing me tightly to him.

The cheers and whistles around us brought us back. I unwillingly pulled away from him, panting heavily as I gave his thrilled face a shy smile. He quickly bent down and brushed light kisses from my mouth to my ear where he whispered, "You owe me half a pint for all the beer I've dropped on the floor…"

I looked up at him and gave him a mischievous smile as I challenged, "Want to make that a whole pint?" I saw the ecstatic look on his face just before I dropped my plastic pint cup and locked my arms around his neck tightly as I kissed him deeply. I moaned deep in my throat as I felt him lift me so I was sat on the rail behind me, with my legs wrapped tightly around his waist.

After some more cheers and whistles, we drew apart panting heavily once again. He set me back on my feet and turned me around so that we could both watch the rest of the truck show. While the trucks drove through fire, jumped over mounds of dirt or over cars, Emmett held me tightly against his chest. Every so often I'd feel his lips brush my hair, neck and shoulders affectionately for no apparent reason.

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"Wooooow" I sighed as Rosalie finished her story. I looked over to Alice to see that she was actually speechless. That has got to be a first! I wondered in awe.

I heard Rosalie clear her throat delicately beside me, then say, "If you don't mind girlies, I'm going to bed." She kissed my cheek and did the same to Alice who now looked exited.

"I'm off too! I want Jaspers strong arms around me tonight when I go to sleep!" she gave me a quick kiss and followed Rosalie towards the door. I realised happily that our sleeping arrangements would now change…for the better.

I lay back down in my bed laughing as I heard Jasper's voice call out commandingly, "Emmett, if I hear any funny noises, I swear to God I'll come in there myself and drag you out to Edwards car!"

Edwards's voice was next, "What about you Jasper? Same rule applies to you." I could hear the finality in his voice.

"Bella, sweetie, be responsible okay? I'm too young to be Uncle Emmett..." I laughed aloud as Emmett asked me in a mocking tone at the door of my room.

A few minutes later, Edward slid into bed next to me and pulled me tightly to his chest. "Hey roomie." I smiled up at him as I twined my feet with his. His quiet laughter shook me slightly. I kissed him quickly on the lips before I lay back down asking, "So…are you glad that Alice and Jasper are together?"

"Of course I am! They're both perfect for each other. Can you imagine Esme and Carlisle's reaction when they find out?" I heard his exited babbling. I went to answer but I involuntarily yawned instead. I could feel him tugging up the blanket protecively to cover me before he wound his arms back arround me. "Good night my love." I heard him whisper as he kissed the top of my head before I drifted to sleep.

I have no idea if any of the above made sense…or if it was alright…but I can dwell on that anyway, I need to get going with my next chapter.

Big, big, big thank you to all of the comments so far! They're all awesome, especially last chapter's!!

Anywho…..some action coming up in the next few chapters now that I've got them all paired up. Let the games begin!!! )