Chapter 2… "Conclusions"

Jasper POV

"Oh my God! Jasper, you hit your head so hard that now you are on heaven" I thought when I saw the owner of those steps.

She was… the most beautiful woman I had ever seen in my whole life. She was not very tall but with a wonderful body. Her skin was so pale that highlighted her lovely greenish eyes. Her hair was shortly cut in all directions. I simpered.

-Hi, I'm Jasper Hale… you must be Alice, Mr. and Ms. Brandon's daughter… nice to meet you- I introduced myself putting one of my hands out. She looked at me doubtfully and whispered:

-Pleased to meet you- I put down my hand when I realized she would not accept it.

-You have the same age as me, haven't you? - I tried to strike up a conversation. She nodded. It would be really difficult to do it- Well, I'm going to my bedroom… see you soon.

As soon as I was in my room, I looked at my hand carefully. What was wrong with it? Wasn't it a normal hand with five finger and five nails? So…Why hadn't she accepted it?

I stopped torturing myself with questions without answers and spent my time accommodating my bedroom. After two hours, Ms. Brandon said it was time to have dinner. When I went to the kitchen, the table was already set. George and Mary were already there but… where was Alice? I couldn't avoid asking it.

-Oh no, she is studying in her room… she said she was having dinner there- was Mary's answer. I nodded and decided to try the delightful dinner.

Once we had finished, I did the wash up because I hadn't helped them with the cooking. At first, they refused it but then they accepted it.

Then, I decided to go to bed early because at the following day I must go to the school. When I was entering my room, I noticed that Alice's bedroom was in front of mine. I looked down and saw a platter full of food. "That's strange" I thought.

I didn't want to interfere; I knew that was not my business, but my body acted for itself. Suddenly, I was there: with the platter in one hand and knocking on the door with the other one. There was no answer on the other side. I knocked another time and there was nothing but silence. I was not thinking at all when I opened the door. I stuck my head out and there she was, sitting down on a chair and looking through the window.

-Alice, I…

-What are you doing here? I don't want to be bugged- She said unemotionally. She turned around and I could see that her makeup was ruined and her nose was totally red. Had she been crying? "Yeah, Jasper… that's a silly question" I answered to myself.

-I… brought some food for you.

-I'm not hungry- She answered in the same pitch and sat down in her bed.

-I don't want to interfere but—

-So don't do it- she interrupted the conversation automatically- I'll not dinner… and, please remember this: If I don't answer is because I don't want to be bugged by ANYONE.

-Ok, I'm really sorry Alice- I told her while I was leaving.

"Why is she so cold? Had I done anything to her without knowing it? Did I say something wrong? I don't understand anything…" I finally got asleep with these thoughts running through my head.

The alarm clock rang at six a.m. I got out of my bed and decided to have a quick shower. After twenty minutes, I dried myself with a towel and put it in my waist. When I went out, I found myself in front of Alice, who was looking at me up amazed. Oh, I had forgotten I was practically naked.

-I-i-m sorry- I stuttered ashamed. She quickly entered the bathroom without saying a word. "Damn" I said once I was in my bedroom.

I got dressed and, then, I combed my hair- if that can be called "combing"-. I took my school stuff and went to the kitchen, where I made a coffee. I tried it quietly until Alice appeared in the kitchen and we went to the school.

As my car wouldn't arrive after a few days, Mr. Brandon said Alice and I should go to school together. Alice drove really fast, so we arrived in a short while. On the way, we did not say a single word; it was an awkward situation.

As it was expected, Alice got out of the cat as soon as we arrived and met with two other girls. I sighted, counted up to ten, and got out of the car. I walked up to the building trying to keep a low profile, but lying down on the job. Everybody was looking at me and whispering to each other. I finally entered the school and went to the admissions office. There, the receptionist gave me my schedule, a form that my schoolmasters had to fill out, and a tiny school map. She also said I had to go with the principal in order to inform him about my arrival.

After my appointment with the principal, I went to my first class: Maths. I found a free seat at the back of the classroom, besides the windows. A few moments later, the teacher arrived and the class started. I was really focused on doing some exercises until some guy talked to me:

-Hey, you must be Jasper Hale, the guy from the exchange- I looked up and saw a strong man, but with the face of a kid. I nodded- I'm Emmett and this is my best friend, Edward- he said introducing me to another boy, who nodded hello. Edward seemed to be a fashion model, the guy for whom all the ladies fall in love.

-You are from London, aren't you? - Edward asked with a smile.

-Yes, that's right- I said.

-Oh man! You owe me ten dollars!- The fashion model guy told the muscleman, punching his shoulder. The bigger one, straight-faced, took out the money from his pocket and gave it to his friend- Easy money.

-Yeah, I think so- I smiled.

-Hey, do you want to have lunch with us? - Edward asked me.

-Sure, I see you there- I answered once the bell rang. I took my stuff and went to the Biology room but I came across Alice. I smiled at her, but she paid no more attention. A few seconds later, Edward was by my side.

-Hey! Are you going to Biology?

-Yes… you too? - I asked and he nodded.

We went together to our next class. We entered the classroom and the teacher did the same. There were two long hours of Biology when I noticed that Edward was really smart… I think he was smarter than the schoolmaster! I knew he would be a great doctor.

The lesson finished and we went to the lunch counter. I noticed all the gazes on us. Being a bit inhibited, I followed my classmate and, once we had our platters on hand, we took a seat beside Emmett, who was eating a huge sandwich. We engaged in a small talk until Emmett had to ask about that.

-Hey Jasper! Do you like any girl from here?- he nudged and winked.

-N-no… no yet- I answered looking at the door, from where Alice and her friends had entered. I ogled at her for a few minutes.

-Mmm Edward… If I were you, I would take care of my girlfriend… Jasper is staring at her!- Emmett exclaimed joking. Edward looked at me humorless.

-Bella is mine- he warned me.

-Bella? Oh no, I wasn't looking at her- I said embarrassed.

-Were you gazing at Angela? I think she is pretty, but she has a boyfriend, I don't think it would work- the muscleman gave me a piece of advice.

-I was not looking at her—

-Oh my God! It was Alice!- both of them exclaimed at the same time.

-Shhh… could you talk in a lower voice? - I asked them ashamed. At that moment, the three girls came to our table. I begged Emmett didn't screw it up, but my prayers weren't heard.

-Alice, you're a heartbreaker!- Emmett winkled to the beautiful girl who was sitting in front of me. I looked with anger at him and step on one of his feet.

-Fuck Jasper! Why are you stepping on me? - I rolled my eyes while Edward, Bella and Angela were trying to hide their smiles.

-I'm sorry- I answered humorless.

I spent my time looking at the rest of the people in there. There was such a "diversity" of students: sportsmen, musicians- where I thought I could be comfortable if Edward and Emmett hadn't 'admitted' me in their group-, cheerleaders, dancers, skaters, and some others.

I noticed some cheerleaders smiling at me. I did the same, but the girl I was interested in wasn't in that group. She was in front of me, with her dish still full of food.

I looked carefully at her… how can anybody be so beautiful and cold at the same time? Was I guilty for that coldness? I started thinking that that was the answer. I was guilty. She could have a conversation with Edward and Emmett. However, she only shouted or answered roughly at me. The reason may be that she hadn't admitted a completely outsider living in her house… Yes, that was the answer! She had to share her parents, her house… all her possessions with me! That was rankling her…

I should talk to her as soon as possible. I did not want her to be upset with me. After all, that was her parents' decision, not mine.

I should really talk to her…