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Thank you breezy-mae for the supportive comment (this is a big part of why I wrote this chapter). :)
Also, I'm sorry this chapter is so short. It took me a really long time to write it, but I think I stopped it where I should have.
Love was when I loved you
One true time I hold to
In my life well always go on
- My Heart Will Go On, Celine Dion
Bella POV:
I woke up with a smile on my face. As afraid as I was to admit it, I had a crush on Jasper. It was more than a crush, even. I left Edward's room and looked for the nearest bathroom. I brushed my teeth, got dressed, and went downstairs. I could have almost missed Jasper; he was sitting on the sofa like a statue.
"Jasper… Are you okay?" I asked.
"Alice." His eyes were focused on the wall. I knew something had happened. "She went to the Volturi… And…" his eyes looked emotional. "She was killed."
I didn't know how to respond. Emotions were racing through my head. It was my fault! How could I? Alice was my best friend, and now she is gone. I burst into tears, not afraid of controlling them. I sat on the sofa and put my arms across my knees. "N…No." I tried to deny it. "She… Can't be dead. She's a vampire."
"Bella, you know that it is possible. Especially with a fragile vampire like Alice." He put his hand on his forehead out of stress.
We sat there, and soon enough I also became still. We were there for hours, just sitting. I cried, and he would have too.
"Why did you do this? Why did you try to kiss me? Look what has happened."
I said.
"It doesn't matter anymore…" Jasper sighed.
"Yes, it does!" I pressed, wiping the tears off my eyes.
"I am in love with you. Don't respond yet…" He composed himself. "I don't know why I am. It had just happened to me. I can live without Alice. But with you, Bella, I can't. Please, don't accuse me of anything. I cannot control my heart."
I was going to scream at him, but then I knew that he was right. Jasper cannot control his heart. I couldn't control my heart when I fell for Edward, and neither can he. I had to accept it, because when I fell in love with Edward, I knew that I would sacrifice anything or anyone just to be with him. It was selfish, but it was love. Alice is gone, and there is nothing I can do. She would have not wanted me to cry; Alice is not a selfish person. She couldn't live without Jasper being by her side, and when he wasn't, she knew she did not have a reason to be here. I understood her because I would have done the same thing.
"Jasper." I came and sat next to him. I took the courage and put my arm on his knee. Without any thoughts, I left it there, and soon enough his hand was on mine. I looked into his honey eyes, and I melted. Jasper moved his hand from mine and put it on my shoulder instead. He breathed on my neck, his lips almost touching it. I could not resist. "Jasper…" I said again.
I moved my lips towards his, and placed them on his gently. Indescribable electricity started choking me. I could not stop kissing him, though. It was the greatest feeling I've ever experienced. He kissed me back with even more power, and I couldn't stop. His lips moved down to my ear, and then to my neck. His fingers took off one of the straps of my spaghetti-strap shirt. His breath was on my bare shoulder, and then his mouth.
"N—No…" I said against my will. He immediately pulled back without thinking.
He chuckled. "I wondered how long it would take you to tell me to stop."
"It's amazing." I started. "How you do not force anything on me." I was always used to Edward not listening to my opinion.
"I am not pushy, I guess."
"No, you are not. You are just so…" I wanted to say something, but I held it inside my throat. He seemed to understand.
"I will wait for you. I have eternity." He smiled.
"I am so confused. I don't know what I want anymore." A few hours ago, my future was set. Now, it is anything but planned. How would I tell this to Edward? I felt a cold hand resting on my cheek.
"I will help you, Bella. Don't worry."
"So much has happened. Does Edward know about Alice?" I asked.
"No, they did not carry a phone with them. Only I know." That made things even worst.
And then I heard the door open, and everyone came in cheerfully. Edward ran to my side and whispered with joy
"I missed you."
I wish I could have felt the same.
