Chapter 6… "Confessions"

Jasper POV

-You'll pay for this!- Mike shouted leaving with Tom. Now, I had two enemies, but I didn't care about that. I couldn't believe what he had told about Alice. I mean… who would treat her as a useless thing?

-Hey! What happened? We heard Mike shouting and saw him getting out of here with a black eye- Edward spoke worried. Emmett was standing on his side.

-Nothing- I lied.

-Did you punch him?- Emmett asked with a huge smile; I nodded.

-I just… please, don't say a word; I don't want to be expelled- I asked for.

-Sure… I would've love seeing that! Newton deserved a huge punch on his nose- the model guy mentioned laughing.

-Yeah… if had told us before, we would've helped you- the muscleman added.

-It was a spurt- I told them as we walked to the parking lot- I heard him backbiting about someone and I couldn't help it…

-About me…?- Emmett questioned. I shook my head.- about him?- he pointed to Edward. I denied again- about you…?

-Emmett, I'm getting sick of your questions- Ed was upset.

-I just want to know!- Emmett exclaimed crossing his arms.

-Ok, I'll tell you… but keep your mouths shout… Is it okay Emmett?- I stared at him, who nodded with an ear-to-ear smile in his face- I heard Newton backbiting about one of the girls- I added.

-Tell me she's not Bella 'cause I'll kick his ass!- Edward exclaimed humorless with clenched fists.

-No, she isn't Bella…

-Alice?- he asked raising an eyebrow. I nodded.- What did he say?

-He said…- I doubted. Should I told them the truth?- that… she was a jerk and…a dwarf- I chose lying. Emmett started laughing loudly.

-Did he really say that? Well… she's a little bit of a dwarf…- he spoke- do you punch him just for that?

-mmh… yes- I answered doubtfully.

-Oh, my dear friend, it's obvious you really like her- Emm said hugging me.

-Who are you talking about?- asked Bella, who was standing next to us with Alice. I opened my eyes widely and then looked daggers at Emmett.

- Taylor Swift…?- he answered. Bella raised an eyebrow as Alice frowned.

-W-well… I-I have to admit it… I listen to 'Love Story' every day- I added nervously- So, it's time to go- I said looking at Alice, who nodded.

I thought that flying off at a tangent would be useful, but I was wrong. We said goodbye to our friends and got into the car. Ten minutes later, Alice finally spoke.

-Jasper… can I…?- she doubted for a second and then spoke again- can I ask you a question?- I nodded- you weren't talking about Taylor Swift, were you?- I stared at the road and smiled.

-Emmet and I aren't good liars, are we?

-So, you like someone- she inquired and I nodded. Then, she made a grimace.

I parked in the garage and we got out of the car. There was a complete surrounding the house. Mrs. Brandon had left a note in the kitchen:

"Dear Alice and Jasper:

We have gone shopping in Port Angels. We'll be there almost all day. There's some food in the refrigerator.

Love you,

Mary and George."

I went to my bedroom, looked for my guitar and came back to the living-room. I sat on the sofa- my comfortable friend- and adjusted the stringed instrument. There was nothing to do.

After a long time, Alice went out of her room and walked to the garden. I noticed her eyes brightening, as if she was crying. All in a sudden, I was there, in front of her. I could only see her back

-Are…you okay?- I asked.

-Y-yes- she answered grieved, but she didn't turn.

-Tell me you didn't do it again- I begged and she shook her head- So, what's going on?- I inquired going close to her. She didn't move.

-I don't want to… Jasper, I don't want to- she said covering her face with both hands and lowered. I put myself at the same height.

-I don't understand… what don't you want?- she didn't answer- Alice… if you don't tell me, I can't help you.

-I told you to stay away from me…

-But I can't do it!- I exclaimed and she looked at me on surprise- I need to be close to you, be aware about you, know about your feelings, be sure you're okay…- I confessed gazing at her eyes.

-Jasper, I-I…

-Shh- I interrupted her- Don't say anything. I know I'm a bit strange- I added with a smile- but, sooner or later, I had to say it… it was suffocating me- I stand up and went inside the house.

I went to my bedroom and lay in the bed. I was relieved I had told her some of my feelings. However, on the other side, I was curious about what she would answer.

Maybe… "Please Jasper, don't be so excited… Remember she said you were a jerk a few days ago… you're lucky she is talking to you now". I thought, but a little piece of my mind still had a tiny hope that, because of my confession, she would change her mind and reciprocate my love.

-Jasper, you are hallucinating- I murmured and covered my face with the pillow.

-Who's the lucky girl?- I heard Mrs. Brandon's voice. I uncovered my face and, effectively, there she was, with a pile of clothes on her hands. She put them on a small chair where there were more clothes- that should be put on their place- and sat by my side. She touched my hair softly and smiled- Jasper, you know I'm here for anything you want…

-Yeah, I know, thanks Mary- I smiled.

-So, do you want to tell me about it?- she asked kindly- Relax, I won't say a word.

-Well, I like a girl- I started saying, but she interrupted me.

-I can guess you really like her for the way you say it- I nodded.

- I'm really confused, actually. She's quite mysterious, but she's also an open book… I don't know if you understand what I'm saying- this time Mrs. Brandon nodded- She's… so charming, her beauty is unique and incomparable. I saw her truly smiling once and it astonished me. And I'm not a liar when I say that I've never felt this way by anyone. It's like we are just predestinated, or something like that. I mean, I don't know Mary, I think I'm going crazy- I finished hiding my face with both hands. Alice's mom put her hand on my shoulder.

-You're not crazy, Jazz, you're in love- I looked up amazed. No, it couldn't be that. I'd just met her; I couldn't be in love with her.

-But, we've just—

-It doesn't matter, honey, you fell in love at first sight and that's wonderful… and I can notice that your feelings are true; your eyes shine when you talk about her- she commented smiling. I flushed with shame.

-Thank you Mrs. Brandon, you're like a mother to me- "despite the fact that I like your daughter" I thought.

-You're welcome, my dear, you're like a son to me- she answered kindly- so, I'll leave you alone…- she stood up and went to the door. Once she was there, she turned around and spoke again- I'm sorry, I think I prefer you to be my son-in-law.

-W-what? H-how…?- I asked wide-eyed.

-I don't have to be a mind reader to notice the way you look at Alice. I'm really glad someone likes her the way you do… relax Jazz, you're a great guy. Sooner or later she will be notice that- she winkled at me and disappeared.

I spent a long time sobering about that. Was I so obvious? "Yeah Jasper, the answer is an absolute, huge YES".

I was screwed up…