AN: Hey guys, sorry it took me so long to post again, my dog Hannah died the day before Christmas Eve and then I had the hustle and bustle of the holidays. This chapter is kind of short, but I'm going to post again soon. Reviews are welcome

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight, sadly. –sigh-

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Bella's POV:

Angela and I got into the club easily because we were girls dressed in hot clothes. Angela told me that the bouncer was totally checking out my boobs, and then my ass as we walked in. I rolled my eyes. She laughed and went to get two beers for us, my first of many tonight. I stood there and waited for her and I felt someone watching me, I turned toward the direction but shook it off as I heard Angela coming back to me. She placed the cold beer in my hands and I took a sip, shuddering at the first taste. I never really liked the taste of beer, but it was okay.

After a couple beers we were on the dance floor dancing like fools, drunk fools actually. I hoped I didn't look too stupid as I danced, but the alcohol was making me care less and less. Angie and I danced like most girls did, grinding on each other. I could hear the catcalls coming from the guys around us. I must have been doing something right. Angie said she spotted Ben and went to go get him and a couple more beers, leaving me to dance on the floor alone.

Soon I felt an arm slip around my waist that was definitely not Angie's or Ben's for that matter. I felt the arm and it was hairless but strong, a male no doubt. I took a sniff and he smelled like cheap beer and way too much cologne. I dance with him for a little bit but distanced myself from him. He was breathing in my ear and I could feel what I could only guess was his erection sticking in the small of my back. The song ended and started to pull away from him but he grabbed my arm and pulled me to him again.

"Hey where ya' goin' darlin'? My name is Mike." He slurred.

"Well, Mike" I said hissing his name, "I have some friends that I'm looking for at the bar."

"Oh, well let me help you find them."

"Fine, whatever." I started walking toward what I thought was the bar but he pulled me back.

"But I thought I saw them go this way, com-" But he was cut off and his hand was ripped from my arm.

"She doesn't need your help prick so get lost. NOW." Growled a deep menacing voice. I heard his scurry away and I smelled a new scent now…it was like warm honey and magnolia blooms. The scent was simply delicious. The voice cleared his throat then spoke. "I'm sorry for that idiot. My name is Jasper Hale." JasperHale, what a beautiful name. Something cold touched my hand and I flinched away, wondering what it was. He was silent for a moment and then said he was sorry.

"Sorry for what?" I asked. He was silent. "Oh, that was your hand? Well you have a very cold hand." I laughed. "I'm sorry myself, my name is Bella and I am blind." He gasped and muttered, "so that explains it" under his breath and thought I didn't hear it. I just shook it off.

I held out my hand for him to take and the cold came in contact with mine again but I was ready for it so it wasn't as cold. The grip of his hand was strong; it felt like he was holding back. I could feel the anger rolling off him with waves. I looked in his direction shyly and asked if I could "see" him. I could tell he was slightly confused. "With my hands", I answered. "I can feel your features. You don't have to-" I started but he cut me off with a soft "sure".

My hand slid up his and to his wrist, very thin, but masculine. He was skinny but fit. I pressed my fingers to the inside of his wrist to see what his heart beat felt like, but I felt nothing. That is weird, but maybe I'm not doing it right. My hands kept their path up with hard but soft shapely arms to his strong shoulders. I felt up his neck, not missing the fact that I couldn't feel his heartbeat there either. He had a strong, tight set jaw. It felt like he wasn't breathing as I ran my fingers over his soft, cold lips and up his straight nose. He closed his eyes immediately and I ran my fingers over them. Then I swept them under his eyes; he had bags that only could form from lack of sleep for days. I frowned, this poor beautiful man. I ran my fingers through his soft curly and smiled again. This could possibly be the most beautiful creature I have ever come across.

"You are a very beautiful man, Jasper." I said shyly. I heard him scoff.

"Not quite. How can you get all that from touch?" He asked curiosity dancing in his voice.

"Ah, well, years of being blind help the other senses you see."

"Oh, have you been blind since birth Isabella?"

"It's Bella, and yes, I have."

"Oh, I'm very sorry to hear that Bella." His voice was thick with, not pity, but something I couldn't exactly place.

"It's ok, it's only a disability to those who let it be." I smiled. He laughed.

"Well, that's good to hear Bella. I'm glad you are so optimistic about it." Just as he finished I felt Angela touch the small of my back.

"Hey Bella, you okay? I saw what happened with that guy from over by the bar."

"Yeah Angie, I'm fine. Jasper right here helped me out. Jasper his is Angie, my best friend."

"Bella, who are you talking to. I don't see anybody." I felt in front of me and I felt nothing. "But I did see that guy who helped you, man he was hot with a capital 'h'".

"I know."

"Ok, well, I think its time for us to go Bella, its getting late" I didn't answer her as I sat and wondered about the man that was before me a few seconds ago. I followed her as she led me through the crowd to what I could only guess as the exit. The whole time I couldn't get him off my mind. I wanted so much to run my fingers through his hair again. I pictured myself pulling it while we…I stopped that thought and felt slightly uncomfortable between my legs. It was a silent walk home.

Once we were in our apartment I realized that the trash people were coming in the morning so I needed to get the trash down. I told Angie that I was taking the trash out and I maneuvered my way down the stairs and out the front doors. I was walking to the dumpsters when I felt someone watching me. I called out "hello?" thinking it was probably Angie checking on me or out neighbor Tyler taking his trash out too. Then I felt an arm circle my waist and I went to scream but someone's hand was clamped over my mouth. I knew that hand and it eased me a little.

"Hello Bella, it's Jasper, don't scream please. I wont harm you. Now I'm going to let go of you, please don't scream or run." I just nodded my head to let him know that I understood. He eased his hand off my mouth but his arm still rested around my waist.

"Hi Jasper," I said meekly. I felt his hand brush some hair away from my face and tuck it behind my ear. "Why are you here? How did you know how to find me?" I asked in a rush. In truth I was kind of terrified of him, because he was unknown. My heart was racing and I heard him chuckle. His laugh was like a symphony and it made my heart race more.

"I hope you don't find it creepy or anything, even though it is, but I followed you home to make sure that vile creature didn't bother you. I was going to leave once it was safe, but then I heard you coming and I had to say something to you, I had to see you again Bella" his voice was sincere and I could feel the worry coming off him like waves. I smiled to let him know that I understood and I was grateful. "Your smile is so beautiful". His hand brushed against my cheek.

"Well thank you kind sir" I said and curtsied. I giggled.

"Your laugh is so musical too," he said with a chuckle. "Bella, can I see you tomorrow?"

"Yes," I said without hesitation and he chuckled again.

"Well, I will be here at noon to pick you up, I have a surprise for you."

"Ok, that sounds good, but I have to warn you, I hate surprises", I said with a giggle.

"Well, Bella, I'm quite sure you'll love this one. Now, lets get you back inside before you freeze." I could hear the smile in his voice. He walked me up to my door and kissed my cheek and promised to pick me up tomorrow. I walked in the apartment with a huge smile on my face. I heard Angie come in from the other room.

"Bella, what's up? What took you so long down there? Are you ok?" She was worried but all I could do is nod.

"I'm going on a date tomorrow with the guy from the club." I said slowly, not quite believing it myself.

"The creep?" She asked worriedly.

"No, the one you said was hot. I guess he followed us home to make sure that other guy didn't bother us."
"Oh," was all she could say.

"Yeah, he is surprising me tomorrow."

"You hate surprises Bella."

"I know…"