Disclaimer: Twilight and its characters are not mine…I wish it was but it's not. I mean no harm; I am just playing in Stephenie Meyer's world. I especially like to play with Jasper and Emmett.

I also want to thank my beta B. Andd. She makes sure that what I write makes sense and flows nicely. Thank you for all your hard work.

Bella POV

I was awoken by someone loudly pounding at my bedroom door. I tried to get out of bed quickly, but ended up getting tangled in my sheets and I fell to the floor. I just laid there as the door was flung open.

"Bella, are you okay?" Alice asked as she came into the room and looked down at me.

"Yea, I am fine. What are you doing here?" I asked, sitting up and leaning against my bed.

"We have a day of shopping, remember?" she asked, coming to sit next to me.

"Yea, I do, but I wasn't expecting you at…what time is it?" I asked, looking around to my alarm clock. "Eight-thirty in the morning- Alice, what store is open this early in the morning?"

"Well, none, but we have to get dressed and ready to go. I want to be there when the mall opens." She looked down at her lap, her smile falling just a little.

I looked over at her and nudge her with my shoulder. "Okay, give me, like, fifteen minutes to shower and I will meet you downstairs. Then you can explain how you got into my house," I said with a laugh and began untangling my legs from the blankets and sheets.

"You got it!" she said with her bright smile gracing her face once again.

Once I had finished my shower and dressed in a simple pair of jeans and white t-shirt, I went downstairs to see Alice curled up on the couch and playing with her phone. I snuck up behind her as quietly as I could; once I was behind her I reached out and I grabbed her shoulders.

"YAAAAAAA!" she screamed as she jumped and fell off the couch. She looked up at my and tried to catch her breath. "You scared me half to death!"

"You did the same to me this morning," I said, leaning on the back of the couch.

Alice laughed a little at that. "I guess I deserved that, then."

"Yup, you did. So, tell me how you got into my house this morning. I know that I locked the door last night after Jasper left."

"I found the spare key under the mat," she said sheepishly.

I just shook my head as I walked to the front door. "Well, let's go shopping, pixie."

She jumped up off the floor and met me at the door. "I was thinking that we could go to the mall in Port Angeles. We just have to pick up Rose first."

"Alright, let's go." I locked the door behind us. "Whose car is that?" I asked after turning around to see a White Mercedes Benz R Class SUV in my driveway.

"That is Esme's car; she said that we could use it to go shopping today. I knew that you just had the truck and that wouldn't fit all of us comfortably," Alice said while bouncing over to the SUV.

"That was awfully nice of her," I said, sliding into the front seat.

We turned on the radio and were singing along to Hinder's Lips of an Angel. When we pulled up to Rose's house Alice honked twice and a couple of minutes later Rose came walking out and climbed in the car.

"What took you guys so long? I expected you to be here half an hour ago," she asked from the backseat.

"Well, I had to wake Bella up," Alice answered. "I guess I forgot to let her know that we would be leaving so early today."

"Uh-huh. And why would that be, Alice? Could it be because you were busy talking to a certain someone all night?" Rose asked in a sing-song voice.

"Do tell, Alice. Did you forget to call me yesterday because you were distracted by a boy?" I asked from beside her, feigning hurt. Alice just blushed and stared straight ahead at the road. "Really, Alice, I thought that I meant more to you than that?" I was struggling to keep a straight face at this point.

"Fine you two! Yes, I forgot to call you, Bella, because I was talking to a boy last night." She smiled.

"And just who is this boy?" Rose asked as she leaned up between the two front seats.

"Jake," was all Alice said.

"Jake, as in Jacob Black?" Rose asked, rather loudly, from the backseat.

"Yes, that Jake," Alice whispered.

"Wow," Rose sighed as she leaned back.

"Wait, what am I missing?"

"Edward and Jake don't get along, anymore," Alice said. "Edward was spending the night at Jake's house when our parents were in the accident. Edward didn't want to stay anymore because they were fighting over a video game. They were the best of friends up until that day, now he can barely stand to be in the same room with Jake. And Jake thinks that if he had just given into their fight and let Edward pick the game, then none of this would have happened and they could still be friends."

"Those poor boys, it was neither of their faults. It was a terrible accident," I said reaching over and gently taking Alice's hand in mine.

"We all have been trying to tell them that," she said, squeezing my hand.

"So this thing with him, are you guys dating?" I asked, turning in my seat to face her. Rose even scooted up to hear.

"Yes, we are. He is coming tonight and I am nervous as can be," she rushed out.

"Oh my God, Alice!" Rose exclaimed. "You have never brought a boy around your brothers, and I know that you have had a couple boyfriends."

"I know, I don't think that Jasper will have a problem, but I am worried about Edward. I don't want to hurt him, but I can't keep hiding Jake. It is not fair to either one of us."

"That is true, Alice, but you can't just spring this on Edward. It is not fair to either of them," I said quietly.

"You are right," she said.

"How about we go shopping and then you can come back and talk to Edward before we meet up later tonight," I said as we pulled into the parking lot of the mall.

"Sounds like a good idea," Alice said, hopping out of the SUV. "Let's get to shopping then."

After what seemed like days, but was only three hours later, we were back in Forks. After Alice dropped me off I decided that I should work on the homework that I hadn't gotten to yet. After setting the alarm on my phone so that I could get ready in plenty of time and hooking my iPod up to the speakers I got to work.

APOV

I walked into the house after dropping both girls off at their houses. I brought my bags up to my room and then I went looking for Edward. I found him sitting at the keyboard in his room.

"Knock, knock. Edward, can I come in?" I asked from his open doorway.

"Sure come on in, Alice," he said, looking up from the sheet music he was studying.

I went and sat on his white couch, pulling my legs under me. "I need to tell you something," I said quietly.

He came over and sat next to me. "Why do you look so scared? You know you can tell me anything," he asked as he wrapped his arm around me.

"Well, I am not sure that you are going to like what I have to tell you. You see, I started to date this guy and I really like him. He is really sweet and caring to me, and I want him to meet you and Jasper tonight," I whispered.

"Well, do we know him? As long as he is as sweet and caring to you as you say that he is, I am sure there shouldn't be a problem. I really am trying to be more accepting and move on."

"That is good, Edward. It really is. I am so happy that you are starting to live your life again. I just want you to be happy."

"You didn't answer my question; do we know him?"

"Yes." I took a deep breath and looked up at him. "It is Jacob Black."

He just looked down at me. He opened his mouth a few times, like he was going to say something, but nothing came out. He got up and started to pace in front of me. I watched him, my eyes filling with tears. If Edward really didn't approve I didn't know what I would do. I have always been with Edward, we were twins and I needed him to be okay with this.

"Alice, why him?" he finally whispered.

"Because he makes me feel special and I feel safe when I am with him. And he understands my pain and I understand his," I said, standing up and taking his hands. "But I need you to understand this, too."

"How long have you guys been dating?"

"Since the start of the school year," I replied softly, looking to the floor.

"That's why you have been so happy this year?"

I nodded and looked up at him. "Please, Edward, can you try… for me?"

"For you, Alice, I will try, but I can't make you any promises."

"That is all I ask, Brother Bear, that is all I ask." I smiled up at him and hugged him tight. "Now I need to go and get ready. We are leaving at seven, Edward, so be ready."

He smiled and mocked saluted me. "Yes ma'am"

I laughed as I walked out of his door. "Very funny, Edward. Just be ready to go at seven."

BPOV

"Finally, I am all caught up in my homework; I can enjoy the rest of my weekend alone," I said to myself. I gathered up all of my work and brought it up to my room. I jumped in the shower and started to get ready. Alice said that they would be here by seven-fifteen to pick me up, so I had a little over an hour to get ready. After I got out of the shower I could hear Nickleback's Time of My Life playing from my phone.

"Hey, Jasper."

"Hey, babe," Jasper replied.

"How did you guys do today?" I asked, wrapping my towel around me tighter and walked over to my dresser to pull out a bra and pair of panties.

"We won!" he exclaimed and I could hear the rest of the bus screaming as he said that. "It means we are in the play offs, babe"

"That is awesome, Jasper. I can't wait to cheer you on to the championship."

"Can't wait for you to do that either. Did you have fun with Alice today?"

"Oh yea, a freakin' blast. Why didn't you tell me that she is a shopping Nazi?" I groaned.

"Yea well, maybe next time you won't make it Pick on Jasper Day." He laughed into the phone. I giggled as a slipped on my panties under my towel. "What is all that rustling over there?"

"Well, you caught me as I was getting out of the shower. I am trying to get dressed so that when you guys get here Alice won't go all Nazi on me again."

"So… uh, are you telling me that you are only in your towel?" he whispered.

"Well, now I have a towel and my panties on." I giggled.

He moaned. "What are you trying to do to me, Bella?"

"I was just trying to get dressed and you called me. Should I tell you what I am doing now?"

"Probably not a good idea, I already can't get the picture of you in a towel out of my head."

"Sorry, Jasper." I giggled.

"Not a problem, babe. Not at all. Hey, we just pulled into the school. I am going to let you go so that I can get ready and not have to deal with the wrath of Alice, either."

I laughed into the phone. "See you when you guys get here. Oh, by the way, I just dropped the towel and I am slipping on my bra." I laughed as I quickly hung up the phone.

I finished getting dressed in the outfit that Alice picked out for me, distressed boyfriend jeans and cream peasant top with a brown belt just under my bust. I had blow dried my hair and left it down, pulling my bangs up and off to the side. I applied light make up and some of the pink sparkle lip gloss that makes Jasper kiss me more. After double checking my reflection I went outside to the porch to wait for Jasper to come and pick me up.

I was playing a game on my phone when Esme's SUV pulled into my driveway. I smiled and waved as I started to make my way to the SUV. Edward slipped out of the front passenger seat and gestured for me to take it.

"Edward, I can sit in the back with Alice. You don't have to move on my account," I said with a small smile.

"Not at all, I think that Jasper would drive a little crazy if you were behind him and not next to him," he said with a chuckle.

"Well, we wouldn't want that now would we?" I laughed back and slipped in the seat. "Thank you, Edward," I said, slipping my hand in Jasper's.

"You're welcome, Bella."

"Hey, Jasper," I said, smiling up at him.

"Hey, beautiful," he said quietly as he kissed my forehead. "You look amazing," he whispered.

"She does, thanks to me," Alice said from the back.

"No, she looks amazing because she is Bella," Jasper said, looking down at me. "The clothes just add to her beauty."

I blushed. "Thank you."

We pulled out of my driveway and headed to the Lodge.

"Bella, I just wanted to apologize for my behavior. I am sure that Jasper has told you about our parents and how I have been having a hard time dealing with it." Edward stopped and looked down at his lap.

"Edward, there is no need to apologize."

"I have started to talk to someone about my feelings and, even in the two hours that I have seen her, I am learning to try and let go of things. I can see that we need to be able to move on and grow in order to honor our parents."

I leaned into the backseat and took his hand. "I know that this is a hard road to walk down and if you ever need to talk to someone other than your family I am always willing to talk to you."

"Thank you, Bella," he whispered and squeezed my hand before releasing it.

I turned back around and leaned back in my seat and took Jasper's hand again. He turned to look at me and smiled gently and blew me a kiss. I smiled back up at him and blew him a kiss. We spent the rest of the short drive quietly listening to the radio. After we pulled into the parking lot, and Edward and Alice got out of the car, Jasper grabbed my hand and pulled me as close to him as I could get in the car. He gently held my face and kissed me softly.

"Thank you, Bella," he whispered as he kissed me again.

"For?" I asked.

"Being so wonderful with Edward. I know that it took a lot for him to talk to you like that. It may seem like a small thing, but for so long he has kept it all bottled up inside," he said as he kissed me again.

"You're welcome, and I meant what I said to him. If any of you need to talk I am always here."

"I am sure that we will take you up on that at some point. Now, I think that we need to go before they come back here looking for us."

"Let's go, Jasper."