Chapter 9… "The bar"

Jasper POV

I was shocked. Was I dreaming or Alice just had told me she loved me? I smiled hugely. When I came back to reality, the door was closed and Alice was not there.

I stood up quickly and tried to find her. When I was about to open her bedroom's door, my cell phone rang. I opened the door and Alice was not there. I continued looking for her.

-Hey Jazz!- Emmett spoke when I answered the phone.

-Hi Emm, I can't talk now, I'm busy…

-Oh! You're with a girl, aren't ya?- the muscleman inquired naughtily.

-No! It's Alice, I—

-Alice? Edward, listen, Jazz was busy with Alice!- he shouted to his friend. Those two were inseparable.

-We were just talking!- I exclaimed- I've got to go…

-Wait! I had to tell you something…- I waited- Edward… Why I was phoning Jazzy?- "Don't call me Jazzy" I thought.

-I don't know- I heard the model guy said.

-oh, yes! Do you wanna go to some bar tonight? Tell Alice, the girls already know it.

- It's on Emmett!- Edward shouted.

-I agree with Ed- I commented.

-ok, it's on me- Emmett gave up.

-So, I've got to go now, see you later, guys- I said goodbye.

-Remember to let Alice know about it, I think you won't have any problem.

-See you- I hanged up the phone.

Alice was avoiding me the whole day, so I just could talk to her to let her know about our plans. When it was eight forty-five, I got dressed. I chose a light green shirt, black jeans and my so-loved, white shoes. I went to Alice's bedroom and I knocked the door. A few seconds later, she showed up.

She was stunning wearing that tight, black dress that highlighted her silhouette. Her hair was carefully combed and her face was lightly covered by make-up. I gaped at her until I decided I had to tell her something.

-Wow, you look…- I looked for the right word- fantastic.

-T-thanks- she blushed- you're pretty handsome too- I smiled.

-so, let's go. Emmett will be here any time- we heard the horn of Emmett's jeep.

-there he is- we spoke at the same time and started laughing. We said goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Brandon and found Emmett, who was lying on his jeep, straight-faced and crossed-arm.

-Finally! I've been waiting for an hour

-Don't overreact Emmett- Alice spoke rolling her eyes. The muscleman helped her to go inside the jeep and then we went to the bar.

When we arrived, Edward's silvered Volvo was parked in front of the door. We entered the place and tried to find Bella and Edward, who were sitting on a table, chatting.

After an hour, Angela y Ben were dancing with the other couple. Alice, Emmett and I were still on our place.

-So… I'm going to find some pretty girl, as I think I'm out of place here- Emmett stood up and went after a woman.

-A-alice, about what happened today, I—

-It's not the time…

-How long will I have to wait? You avoid my questions, you avoid me… what are you hiding?

-I said it's not the right time…

-When will it be?

-Soon, but not now. Please, let's talk about something else- I couldn't deny her request and I nodded.

-So… do you want… to dance with me?- I asked her.

-I don't think so, I have two left feet…

-I don't understand. Aren't you a cheerleader?

-Yep, but I'm not pretty good at dancing- she affirmed.

-it's good to hear it, I didn't want to make a fool of me- I smiled.

-so, why did you ask me?- she questioned amused.

- I wanted to be… kind?- I blushed and she smiled. At that moment, Mike Newton showed up crossing the front door- he's a jerk- I couldn't help but commented, and Alice heard me.

-Who?

-Newton- I spilled the word.

-Please, take me somewhere else; I don't wanna be here- she begged.

-where?

-I dunno, but let's go out of here- she reached my hand and we went out of the club.

It was so nice feeling her hand on mine, but it lasted a few minutes. We went to the beach in front of the bar and took out our shoes. We walked by the seaside in complete silence.

-will you tell me why you reacted like that?- I finally spoke.

-I can't…

-you always disconcert me… when will be the day that you talk to me about everything?

-Later on.

-ok- I answered curtly and admired the waves on our feet.

-are you mad?- she asked gazing at me.

-No, we all have our secrets… it's just… you confuse me- I said shrugging my shoulders.

-I'm so sorry… do you wanna know a special place?- I nodded- follow me- we continue walking for ten minutes in the same direction.

Finally, we arrived to dock and hided under it. The sea was waveless and its perfume washed over our senses. We laid down on the sandy surface and stayed quiet.

-What a beautiful night…- she commented.

-Not as beautiful as you- I added looking at her- do you always come here?

-No, just when I want to think about something, or clear my mind- she answered thoughtful- you're the first person I came here with.

-Why me?

-I don't really know- she admitted glaring the sea. We stayed quiet for another ten minutes- I think we should come back- she suggested.

-Sure- I stood up and help her. Again, the sense of her hand over mine went through all my body.

We entered the bar and found Emmett chatting with a girl.

-Yeah, I was in Rome and Egypt, but I really loved Australia- the muscleman lied to the poor girl.

-I'm sorry for interrupting, but Emmett, Alice and I will go home- I said.

-ok, go- he answered without paying me attention.

-Jasper?- the girl doubted.

-Natalie? Is that you?- I went close to her and hugged her- I can see you met my friend Emmett- she smiled- and she is…- I turned around to introduce Alice, but she wasn't there.

-She went out- my friend added.

-See you later!- I said goodbye and run to find Alice. She was one block away- Alice!- I shouted and she started walking faster- Alice, wait! What's going on?- I asked once I could reach out her.

-Nothing. I just… wanted to get out of there.

-You could wait for me- I said holding my breath.

-I thought you're busy- she looked down.

-No! what are you saying? Natalie is just a f—

-I don't care… let's go- she interrupted me curtly.

-ok- I answered in the same tone. We got a taxi and went home.

I couldn't understand her, she was so confusing! I looked out the window and sighed.

-Jasper- she spoke- I'm not mad at you.

-So?

-I'm mad at myself- I raised an eyebrow- it's just I hate myself! I can't live up with my promise!

-what promise?

-I can't tell you…

-here we go again…-I rolled my eyes.

-I'm sorry Jasper, I don't want you to be mad with me… but you know I can't tell you. later on.

-ok, there's no problem. I'll wait- I smiled and she smiled me back.

We arrived home, I paid the taxi and we entered the house. Everything was in complete darkness and silence. We walked to our bedrooms.

-so… I had a great time today- I murmured.

-yep, I had a great time too…

-See you- I turned around to entered my room but she put her hand on my shoulders and made me turn around again. Then, she hugged me. When I reacted, I put my arms around her waist.

-Sweet dreams- she murmured.

-the same- I answered releasing her.

I remember I was awake all night thinking about her.