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Jasper's POV-

I tried to keep my temper in check as I made my way to the Cullen house. I was supposed to have a movie marathon with Alice today and I don't think she would be very happy if I showed up angry. I gripped the wheels of my bike as I tried to put myself in her frame of mind. She must have thought she was doing me a favor by giving me that envelope. I wish I had never opened it at all. I wish I hadn't taken it. I should have known she pitied me. What else could someone from her current lifestyle think of someone like me?

Jasper, I thought you and your mother could use this more than me. I want to get whatever you need instead of stealing and you are not allowed to return it. Think of it as a non-date present from me! love, Alice

That is what her little note had said before I reached in to pull out two thousand dollars. I counted it five times just to be sure I wasn't losing my damned mind. Who the hell keeps two thousand dollars just lying around? Did she have it for emergencies or something? Why would she just give to me? Didn't she have better things to do with it? She had specifically told me I was not allowed to give it back and so the envelope and cash were in the top of my dressed drawer until I could figure out what to do with it. I couldn't spend it because then I would feel as if I owed her something. I don't like hand outs and I was going to have to find a nice way of telling Alice this without hurting her feelings. We had a nice routine yesterday and I didn't want to ruin that with my temper.

When I arrived at her house it was oddly quiet as I made my way inside. I knocked once before I heard Alice yell at me to come in. I walked inside to see her gathering up a stack of movies and to my dismay they were all Disney. Did she really think she could get a thug like me to sit through a Disney movie? I wasn't a fairytale kind of guy. I liked action movies with lots of blood and guts. Not singing tea cups or talking cats.

Noticing the tiny girl struggling with the huge stack of movies I made my way over to her and took them all from her. She shot me a grateful smile. "So where is everyone today shorty? I know you said movie marathon, but I figured your brothers would be standing over us while wearing matching death glares."

She smiled as she set up the DVD player. I looked around the living room instead of staring at her ass like some sort of creep. Just because I didn't see Edward and Emmett it did not mean they weren't spying on us just waiting for an opportunity to kick my ass for thinking impure thoughts about their baby sister. "Mom went with dad to Baltimore for a medical conference, Leah has the day off and decided to run some errands when in reality I think she is trying to get away from my brothers sad attempt at flirting with her, Edward is off pouting somewhere since he is not used to girls ignoring him, and Emmett had football practice today so that means it is just you and me today."

I sat the stack of movies down on the coffee table. "I think you mean it is just you, me, and every Disney movie ever created. Be truthful with me darlin' are you trying to get back at me for teasing you yesterday? You can't honestly be thinking of making me watching fairytales. I think there is a law against that kind of torture."

Alice grabbed the first movie and shoved in to the DVD player before pressing play. Her smile was huge as she used her good arm to pull me to the couch before she plopped down next to me. I noticed a bowl of still hot popcorn sitting on the couch next to her. She must have been planning for this all morning. "I think watching Disney is a must for everyone at least once in a lifetime. I put in Aladdin and if you don't like it we can watch something else, but I know for a fact you are going to get sucked in to it."

I scoffed and rolled my eyes. There was no way I would be interested in a kid's movie. "We shall see then darlin' though I am pretty sure that I will fall asleep from the lack of interest. Speaking of sleep did you get any at all?"

I only asked because she had dark circles under her eyes and she was extremely pale. She actually looked dead on her feet and I wondered where she found the energy to set up this movie marathon thing. "I had a lot of pain last night in my shoulder. Leah had to do some physical therapy exercises with me and they kind of wore me out."

"Well then I guess it is good that we are watching sleep inducing movies!" I teased and pushed the thought of talking about the money to the back of my brain. There would be plenty of time to talk about it later since I did not plan on spending the money anytime soon or ever for that matter. I noticed her starting to move around in her seat as she tried to get comfortable about ten minutes in to the movie. I rolled my eyes and opened my arms to her. "Come here and sit still so I can actually try to watch the movie. It was your idea after all."

Alice did not need a second invitation before she was leaning in to my side with her head on my shoulder. I had a thought about this wasn't a smart move. I was giving her the idea that something was between us other than friendship and I should not be doing that. Still what harm could one time hurt? She was tired and sore and I didn't mind being a human pillow. It wasn't long before she was snoring softly and I had become enthralled in the movie.

I had to admit that the blue genie was kind of funny. She tricked me because Robin Williams played the genie and she may not know it, but I was a huge fan of his. We had just made it to the flying carpet part when I decided to close my eyes for a few minutes. I had been up half the night trying to figure how to approach the topic of the money and so I was exhausted as well. I would only rest my eyes and then I would wake her up so that we could talk. I wanted her friendship, but she needed to know that doing stuff like giving me money was not alright. I didn't work like that. I stroked her cheek softly before I closed my eyes and darkness took over. My last thought of how I didn't mind human companionship so much after all.

Edward's POV-

My dearest Leah,

You have no idea how long I have waited for someone like you to come in to my life. I quickly scratched that out because I sounded like some sort of stalker. Who actually writes or says stuff like that? She wasn't a girl I went to high school with. Leah was a mature beautiful woman and if I wanted to woo her then I would have to remember that.

To my sister's beautiful Quilette nurse- I didn't even bother finishing that sentence before I scratched it out. I didn't want her to think I was some sort of racist by pointing out she was Native American.

I slammed the pen down on my desk as I let my head fall in my hands. Why was it so hard writing a letter to Leah? I only wanted her to know how I felt about her and talking to her happened to be out of the question since I had never been good with stuff like that. I was more of a quiet soul and Leah was the exact opposite. She wore her emotions on her sleeves and that to be truthful, intimidated me quite a bit. It would be easy if I could just walk up to her without the fear of her rejection.

I decided to go find Alice and see if I could some of that pink scented note paper she had with the little hearts all over it. That was considered romantic right? Or Leah would think I was gay, but I was hoping she would go for me trying to be romantic. I wanted her to see me as a man not a teen boy who happened to be five years younger than she was. Age shouldn't matter when love was involved. Well that was my personal opinion anyways I am sure my parents and Leah herself had a different view on that entirely.

I started whistling as I made my down the stairs, though halfway down I froze. On the couch one of my worst nightmares had come to life. I had known that Jasper Hale would be watching movies with my sister today, but when she had told me that I figured she would be on the couch and his ass could be on the floor. I never expected to find them all wrapped up in each other and asleep! That sleeze ball needed to keep his arms off of my sister. He was the reason she had been shot. He would only bring her down in to his crappy life and Alice was better than that.

We may not be actual twins or siblings, but I saw her as one. Alice and I were alike in so many ways and she was my little and there is no way in hell I would allow my little sister to end up with Jasper fucking Hale. He would use her just like his father used his mother. The whole town knew that Hale men were the devil. They came from Texas which according to most was the closest to hell that you could get on earth. He wouldn't take my sister down in to the flaming pit as well. I would not let that happen no matter what.

I quickly made my way back up the stairs as quietly as I could so as to not wake them. I knew I would need to get someone on my side to help tear them apart before they had a chance to get together. My parents would tell me that Alice was old enough to make her own decisions and I did not agree with that. It was Alice we were talking about, the girl who still believed in Santa Clause. The girl who cried when Isabella Swan told her guys would never find someone who looked like a fourth grader attractive. Emmett would defend the gang member known as Jasper because he actually liked him. I hadn't even known that they knew of each other's existence. So in the end it was up to me and I had the perfect person in mind to help me tear them apart.

I had wanted a reason to call Leah today and now I had one. I knew that she liked my sister and hated Hale. She would help me if she thought that it would be in Alice's best interest and maybe in the process we could get closer and I could show her I was more than just a school boy with a crush. I would take down two birds with one stone and eventually my sister would thank me for it when she did not wind up as a thirty year old living on the street with five kids and Jasper nowhere in sight. Yes my sister would have no choice other than to thank me for this.

Alice's POV:

I woke to the sound of the main title screen music of the movie playing softly, and Jasper's deep, even breathing beneath me. I picked my head up off his shoulder, reluctantly, and sat up, stretching my arms. Even though I had slept through an entire movie, I still felt so exhausted. That damn physical therapy had worn me out, and I wasn't looking forward to doing it again.

I took a look at the clock that read it was already two thirty! How long had we been sleeping? I just yawned and untangled myself from Jasper, feeling slightly colder losing contact with him, because for some odd reason, Jasper was very warm today. I watched Jasper for a few moments, and noticed how peaceful he looked while he was sleeping. I wish he could look that peaceful all the time.

When I pushed myself off of the couch, Jasper opened his eyes again, but quickly shut them, and then sprawling out on the couch. He sighed heavily, and then unconsciously murmured "Alice…mmm," followed by another sigh. A light shudder rippled through me hearing Jasper whisper my name while he slept. I took a step towards Jasper's sleeping figure, and gently pushed a few of his stray curls out of his face. I was feeling tingly all over now, and touching Jasper heightened the feeling. I wonder what he was dreaming about…

After staring at Jasper for a few more moments, I stroked his cheek softly, and then made my way towards the kitchen to make dinner. Esme and Carlisle wouldn't be home for a few days, and I was the only other person in the household who knew how to cook. I didn't know where Edward was, but I knew Emmett wouldn't be home from football practice for a few hours. That still gave me time to spend with Jasper, and make dinner. I wanted Jasper to stay, but I was sure he wouldn't.

My stomach was growling, and I made myself a sandwich with chips. I decided to make Jasper one as well, I'm sure he would be hungry when I woke. And cold popcorn isn't very appetizing. I put the sandwiches on the table, but didn't eat mine. Instead, I went to the freezer, and pulled out a few bags of shredded cheese we'd frozen for later use. I was going to make homemade mac and cheese for dinner, and it takes a few hours to make, not to mention Emmett eats us out of house and home after football practice.

I started boiling the noodles, and defrosting the cheese. Both steps took about half an hour, because with Emmett around, I had to make a lot of pasta. When I was finished with that, I threw the pasta into a large dish, and added the cheese on top, then poured in the milk, and put the whole thing in the over, and set the timer for two hours. I threw a glance over at Jasper and saw he was still sleeping. I thought about waking him up so we could eat. I was starving, and I'm sure this sandwich would wear off in the next two hours. It was already almost three thirty when I was done with everything.

I grabbed the sandwiches off the dining room table, and brought them into the living room, quietly setting the plates in the table so I wouldn't wake Jasper. I went over to the DVD player and took out the movie, then put it in its case, and turned off the DVD player and the TV. When I finished all of that, I sat out the couch next to where Jasper's head was.

I ran my fingers through his hair a few times, trying not to startle as I woke him up. He stirred a little, but other than that, didn't wake up.

"Jasper?" I asked softly, trying to coax him out of sleep. "Are you planning on waking up anytime soon?" I asked with a giggle as Jasper stirred again, yawned, and then opened one of his eyes.

"Mmm?" Jasper said softly as he opened his other eye then pulled himself into a sitting position. He yawned and stretched, then glanced at the clock, his eyes becoming as large as fifty cent pieces. "Is that clock the correct time?" He asked, looking at me, worried.

"Sure is!" I said, slightly amused at his reaction, and trying to cover the disappointment if he had to leave. "Why? Got a hot date?"

Jasper nudged me gently in the ribs, becoming his normal self. "You know I'm not the type, Alice." He laughed teasingly as he playfully flicked my nose. "I was just shocked how long I'd slept! Why didn't you slap me or something when you woke up? I shouldn't have slept that long!"

I scoffed and rolled my eyes. "You seem to be forgetting I feel asleep before you, so it's only fair I let you sleep in a little. Besides you looked as tired as I did when you got here. And you look really peaceful when you sleep." I shrugged my shoulders nonchalantly, even though it hurt. "I didn't want to bug you. Besides I had to start dinner. I'm making homemade macaroni and cheese. I was going to ask if you wanted to stay for dinner…" I trailed off, sounding casual.

Jasper shook his head softly. "Sorry, darlin'. That sounds good, but I can't. Besides, I wouldn't be able to eat with your brothers giving me the stink eye the whole time. I'm sure they probably throw out the fork and plate I ate off of. In case you haven't noticed, they aren't very fond of me." Jasper shrugged.

I nodded understandingly. "Alright, but you'll have to stay one night. I make mean leftovers!" I winked at Jasper and he just laughed.

"Sounds good. I'll have to come over one night. We could have another non date!" Jasper winked at me and I nodded happily. "So it's a non date?" He asked.

"Wait..." I said. "Tomorrow? Where there are leftovers?"

Jasper shrugged. "Anytime really. But if you're okay with tomorrow, sure."

I thought for a second. "Well, I don't think Edward will be here, he said something about going to the library for a project or something, Emmett has football until nine because they have a game the day after, and after three, I'm free. I have physical therapy with Leah tomorrow until two thirty. So, if you do come tomorrow, then I'll be the only one giving you the stink eye, but only if you piss me off somehow. And I promise they'll never know about it, as in my brothers, and just for you, when Edward eats dinner next, I'll use the plate and fork you used!" I laughed and Jasper laughed with me.

"Ingenious!" He laughed out, nudging me again.

After a moment of silence, I remembered something. I wanted to ask Jasper if he had gotten the money. It was bothering me all morning, and I had only partly told the truth about my shoulder hurting and the pain from physical therapy keeping me up last night. I wondered if it kept Jasper up too…

"Hey Jasper?" I asked, looking into his eyes. I wanted him to answer truthfully. "Did you get the envelope I left you?"

Jasper froze up. A sour expression touched the edges of his features and his tone. "Yeah. I did. You do realize that I am not going to spend it, right? I mean, seriously! Where the hell did you get two thousand dollars? Did you seriously just have it lying around and you are trying to pity me? Alice, I really like you as a friend, but that in all honestly, kind of pissed me off. I'm going to return that money to you."

I shook my head. "No, Jasper. I told you to keep it, and I meant it. I do not pity you, I'm trying to help you! And that wasn't just 'lying around'…" I made air quotations. "It was saved up, and I was saving it for something special, but never decided what that special thing happened to be. And now that I have you in my life, you're the special person want to spend it on. Please keep it, Jasper. I really want you to get something nice for yourself and your mother. I want to be here for you, and I felt like that would help you. I never meant to piss you off. I'm sorry about that, but I won't take the money back."

Jasper scoffed. "I have to give it back to you, Alice. If I spend even a penny of it, I'll feel like I owe you. And that will become a barrier between us, and I don't want that. So could you just, please, take the damn money back?" Jasper asked, his tone sad.

"You won't owe me anything, Jasper!" I corrected him, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "It was my gift to you, and I want you to do what you want with it. I just broke down a few of your walls, and I don't want you to feel if you use that money, it'll build up another wall I'll have to break down. Just keep it, use it." I said with a serious tone to my voice.

Jasper sighed loudly in defeat. "You are one of the most stubborn people I've ever met. Seriously! I'm sure you are harder to break down than one of my walls. I'll hold onto the money for now, I guess. But this conversation isn't over."

I smiled, feeling a slight victory high take over. "Whatever you say, Jasper." He playfully punched my arm, and I slapped him very lightly in return. Our fun was interrupted, however, when the doorbell rang.

Jasper was about to say something, but I cut him off with a "Hold that thought…" as I got up to answer the door.

Standing in the doorway was Leah, with Edward by her side, both wearing looks of distaste and disapproval. "Leah... Um, what a surprise. What are you doing here?" I asked, ignoring Edward, because it knew in the back of it mind it had to do with some beef between him and Jasper.

"Alice, we need to sit down and talk." Edward said sternly, throwing a disgusted look over to where I knew Jasper was. "Without him."

I rolled my eyes, and then stepped aside it let them in. "Okay, well come in. I'll say goodbye to Jasper, and then we can talk, I guess. Just give me two minutes, okay?" I glared at Edward. "I don't want you two hovering around." Leah grumbled under her breath, and Edward wiggled two fingers in my face. "Two minutes, Alice." Edward said. And then he and Leah made their way into the kitchen.

I sighed and angrily slammed the door. I knew that in two minutes, I would be in a world of shit. I walked over to Jasper. He had his left eyebrow raised in question, and a worried look on his face. "What was that about? You look pissed, darlin'…"

"You have to leave." I said flatly. "I'm about to get the lecture of a lifetime, and it's going to be between the two biggest drama queens I know. I'm sorry, Jasper." I said, feeling myself slip into a foul mood.

Jasper sighed. "I'm sorry you have to put up with that, Alice. Anyways, I should probably get home anyways. Call me later, okay?" Jasper said.

I nodded sadly. I didn't want him to go and be left here to deal with Edward and Leah. I was about to say goodbye to Jasper, but he pulled me into a comforting hug. I wrapped my arm around his waist, and rested my head on his chest. A pity kiss would have been better, but I'm sure Edward and Leah were watching.

"Don't worry, Alice." Jasper whispered in my ear, keeping his arms wrapped around my shoulder. "It'll be alright. Just call me later and tell me about it? I don't care what time it is. Just call me." I nodded into Jasper's chest, positive that I would be calling him later. "Alright." Her let me go, and took a step back. "Talk to you later. Bye, darlin'. Good luck with those two. I'll see you tomorrow." And then Jasper was gone. I heard his bike rev, and then squeal against the pavement.

Edward and Leah were in the dining room. I walked in, and they were sitting opposite each other, with another chair open for me. I sighed and walked in, keeping my eyes down on the floor, not making eye contact. I didn't want to be here, and I was going to let them know. Not something I normally did, but I wish Edward were more like Emmett and he would accept Jasper a little more, and stay the hell out of my business.

When I sat down, I threw a glare at Edward. Leah began to talk first. "Hey, Alice. Edward and I have notice how close you've gotten with Jasper lately…" She trailed off, a sour tone to her voice.

"So, what about it?" I asked, a sharp edge to my tone. If they were going to do this to me, I was going to be a bitch about it.

"We want you to stop talking to him." Edward said. I threw another glare at him. Oh, if only looks could kill…

TBC…