Hello, everyone! How are you? I've had quite a busy week. Tax deadline is almost here so everyone is procrastinating in order to do their taxes. On top of that, I joined Scentsy. I figured that since I like the product and I'm trying to learn how to sell, it's a good way to lose some money. I'm creating the worst case scenarios when it comes to my business since that's the likely scenario I will encounter and planning a way to counter it. Any good advice?

-FTP-

"So, you think Tanya is dating someone?" Bella asked.

"I don't know. Why would you assume that?" I retorted.

"She seems happier. She's not as cranky."

"Ask her then. After all, she is your sister."

"Very well then. I'll ask her. Would you like to go with Edward and I for an outing? We're bringing Vanessa and Alice, of course," Bella said.

"You're supposed to be going on a date with just the two of you," I pointed out.

"I know. But if Edward and I are left alone, Vanessa might end up having a sibling before we're married. We learned our lesson."

I sighed. While I agree with Bella's decision, it can be quite inconvenient. Nevertheless, she needs a bodyguard or three. I'll just offer up this inconvenience for her. If Bella and Edward wanted to do things the right way, someone would need to be with them at all times. In their case, Vanessa is with them almost all the time. However, if she wants to bring three chaperones with her, then so be it.

"When's the outing?" I asked.

"Saturday afternoon," Bella answered.

"I'll do it."

The rest of the week, I was in good spirits. Bella was going on a date with the only man she loved her whole life. There might be a lot of other men she had liked but it was only Edward that was in her heart. I knew that the feeling was mutual. Edward better not make Bella cry again or he'll have me to deal with.

When Saturday afternoon came, I made sure that I looked decent. I made sure that my hair was neat, my clothes didn't have wrinkles, and that I had put on a little Cool Water. I didn't know about anybody but I won't get out of the house without making myself look presentable.

We agreed to go bowling. I was glad that it was the choice of game. I was good at it-I used to represent my state when I was younger. When I got to the bowling alley, Edward, Bella, and Vanessa were there, along with a petite woman that could pass for a sprite.

Edward approached me and shook my hand. Bella and Vanessa both hugged me and kissed me. Then, the sprite approached us.

"Jacob, I want you to meet my cousin, Alice," Edward said.

I shook her hand. The more I looked at her, the more I realized that she had a delicate feature. She reminded me of Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. She was so beautiful. "Nice to meet you."

We played several games of bowling. Of course, I was beating them by a mile. I did my best to teach Vanessa but she was quite good at it already. I taught her myself. It was Alice that had the worst score. When we took a break, I sat next to Alice.

"You don't play bowling often, do you?" I pointed out.

She shook her head. "Growing up, I can't get out of the house so I never really experienced bowling until I was older."

"Your parents were strict?" Bella told me her story but it would be rude if I didn't ask her myself. For now, I considered what Bella told me as gossip that needed to be verified.

She shook her head. "They died when I was young. My aunt and uncle did their best to make me go outside but I just don't want to go outside. Have you always been good at it?"

I shook my head. "When I was younger, I was quite bad at it. Bella used to tease me about it but I decided to practice every afternoon. Eventually I became so good at it that I joined the varsity team and became the state champion three years in a row."

"That's so cool!" she said.

I shook my head. "It just takes practice. I can show you a trick or two if you like."

"It would be lovely."

We continued playing bowling. Alice and Edward teamed up against the rest of us. Of course, we won. There were three of us and only two of them.

The next day, Bella was asking me about Edward. Of course, I told her what I already knew. Edward was a good guy. He was perfect for her.

"So, can we do it again next week?" she asked.

"Yes. Just name the time and place and I'll be there," I said without thinking.

"Thank you so much for doing this, Jacob. Alice and Vanessa will be there of course. I know you don't know Alice very well but you'll like her. She's a good girl."

"I believe you." I didn't tell her that Alice was very beautiful.

"You're blushing," Bella said.

"No, I'm not!"

"Yes, you are!"

Bella searched for her bag, took out a compact, and opened it. She then turned the mirror toward me. I was blushing indeed.

"Oh my gosh! Jacob has a crush on Alice," Bella teased.

"No, I don't!"

Bella just smiled and paused. "Remember, Edward and I will go on a date again next week. I expect you to be there."

I just nodded. I would be looking forward for her next date.

When Saturday afternoon came, I made sure to put on my best rock climbing attire, fixed my hair, and put on my perfume. I wouldn't want to stink when a certain pixie get close to me as soon as I got sweaty.

When I got there, Vanessa and Bella were already there. They both hugged me and kissed me on the cheek.

"Uncle Jacob, your perfume's too strong," Vanessa said.

Bella elbowed Vanessa on the rib. "You look perfect. Would you like to start? Edward and Alice got stuck in traffic. They'll be here in forty minutes."

"I didn't see any traffic," I said.

"They're coming from one of Alice's job site. There was a huge accident that had caused a big traffic jam. It's on the news earlier. They're coming from the opposite direction."

"Let's get started then." I was bummed that her date was late but what can we do?

-FTP-

So, what do you think of Jacob having a crush at Alice? I think it's cute that Jacob's first female crush is Edward's cousin. He really likes the Cullens, doesn't he?