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Chapter Fifteen, I'll Be Yours If You'll Be Mine.
"Emmie!" I squealed as I was picked up out of the monster Emmett calls his Jeep.
"Hold on tight!" Emmett bellowed as he spun us around and went towards the door.
Edward was laughing at our craziness, "I'll get the door!" He said running ahead of us.
But, the door opened before Edward could get to it. And Rosalie was standing there.
"Uh, what are you doing here?" I asked, confused.
"Rose?" Emmett stopped spinning us around and looked curiously at Rose.
"Oh…whoa." Edward said, his eyes wide. "Well enjoy the rest of your night Mary."
"What? We're leaving? What's going on?" Emmett looked at the two of the sadly. "I don't want to leave just yet."
"Yes you do." Rose said, smiling mischeviously.
What's going on? And why is Rose smiling like that…eh I probably don't need to know.
Emmett put me down, "Okay."
Edward walked by me and gave me a grin, "Enjoy."
"Enjoy what?" I asked, confused again.
Suddenly Peter was on the front porch too, "There is a surprise in your room?"
Surprise?
The four of them all walked to the Cullen's house, leaving me alone in the front yard.
Okay, let's go to my room then.
I cautiously walking in the house, I carefully walked up the stairs, and found my door closed.
Just open the door Alice...it isn't going to bite you.
I took in a deep breath, and turned the handle. What I found inside was breath taking.
Jasper in a suit and bowtie, and my walls covered in…glitter?
"Hi." I whispered, too stunned to say much.
"Hi." He whispered back.
I walked through the door and saw that it was actually sticky notes and they all say…
I love you?
I gasped as I realized this, looking around wide eyed.
Jasper smiled nervously, "Mary, I know we have only known each other for about a month. But do you remember when you were talking about Rosalie, Emmett, and Edward with me outside the diner, and I told you that when you find your soul mate you just know and friends are like that too?"
Is he saying that we are soul mates? Well, I already knew that…thanks to my little visions. But he's saying it?
I felt a smile creep onto my face, "Jasper?"
"Mary, I know it's crazy, but everything about us is crazy! I can feel people's emotions and you can see the future. We may be young, and I may be rather stupid at times, but this feels so right." He grinned and walked to me, so he was standing only arm's length away. "I love you Mary."
I couldn't hold back the excited grin that was taking over. "I love you too."
He took a step towards me and grabbed both of my heads in his, he took a deep breath. "Mary, will you be my girlfriend?" He said with his usual goofy grin.
I thought I was going to squeal I was so happy.
"Yes!"
Oh I did squeal!
I jumped up, wrapping my arms around his neck.
"I'm sorry about yesterday, I just…I was jealous of how close Edward and you are. And the fact that he seems to know what's going on with you, when I don't." Jasper said, he was looking me the eyes, which his were filled with honesty and a little bit of guilt.
I tried to suppress my own guilty feelings; I needed to feel this joy and excitement right now.
"But then I realized," he said laughingly. "I can tell what you're feeling too. I just need to ask what the reasoning are." He smiled broadly at me, "So Mary, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for the many stupid things I have done so far, and I am sorry for the things I will do in the future. But I do hope that you will go on this crazy ride with me; stupid actions and all."
I nodded my head, "All is forgiven, and I hope you can forgive me too. I have left you in the dark with things, and I'm sorry too." I felt that wave of guilt hit me, but this time I had Jazz to hold on to.
"Promise to tell each other everything?" He asked, smiling softly at me.
I hesitated, "I-I can't tell you everything." I took a deep breath, I hope he understands… "There is something that brings Edward and I together so closely, and it's not my place to tell you. At least, not yet. But everything else, I am an open. But please understand the thing with Edward and I, and know that he is just like my brother." I could hear the pleading and nervousness in my tone, something I usually didn't use.
Jasper looked thoughtful for a second, but he never took his eyes off of mine.
Please Jazz, please understand.
"Alright, how does this sound: we promise to tell each other everything; except for family things that we cannot share?"
Relief hit me in every direction. I felt like a giant load was lifted from my shoulders. I grinned up at him.
"Thank you! Yes, I promise!" I hugged him tightly, considering never letting go.
Jasper's hands wrapped tightly around my waist, he was rubbing my sides softly with his thumbs.
"I promise too." He whispered, kissing the crown of my head.
We stood there in our embrace for what felt like forever, and I was perfectly content.
"Mary?" Jasper asked, leaning his cheek on mine.
"Yes?" I whispered back.
"I really admire the fact that you wouldn't make a promise you knew you couldn't keep." He said a little huskily, planting a kiss on my cheek.
The room instantly turned from sweet and excited to heavy; but in every good way.
I turned my face to his, mentally willing for him to kiss me fully. His eyes were bright and alive, and he smirked, unwrapping one of his hands from my waist and placing it under my chin. He came closer, brushing our noses, leaving very little space between our lips.
BANG
"MARY! I'M HOME!" Esme's voice wafted up into my room; through the open door.
Jasper and I jumped back from the noise. At first we wore expressions of shock, but once our eyes met we broke out into giggles.
"Shh!" I whispered, "It looks bad that we are here alone and my room is lit with candles and I love you post its!"
Jasper nodded, covering his mouth to muffle his laughter. "I'll chimmy out the window?"
A giggle slipped out of my lips, "Chimmy?"
Jasper nodded his head, grinning goofily, "How about a rain check on that kiss?"
I grinned back at him, nodding, a little too frantically.
He let out a quiet chuckle, he leaned in and kissed my nose. "See you tomorrow."
"Tomorrow." I promised.
He turned around to leave through my window, but then he stopped. He slowly turned back around smiled softly at me, "I love you." He whispered, taking my hand in his and kisses it softly.
I felt like my face was going to split in two with the grin that took over. "I love you too."
His eyes lit up, and I felt overpowered with love and comfort. He squeezed my hand quickly and then climbed through my window.
I sat down on my bed, looking around at all of the glittery post its. I smirked as I looked around at the candles and the beautiful yellow daisies on my dresser.
I think I acted fairly surprised. Although our conversation was the only thing I didn't know what was going to happen.
I sighed as I remembered his grin and loving eyes.
He and Rose would flip if they knew I had had a vision about this…I guess that one will be my little secret. Edward knows too, but I didn't really have a choice in telling him. I fell over in the park because I was so dreamily dazed and half loopy with the expectation of seeing this. Emmett just thought I was being weird, and he started walking around claiming to be a zombie….
I heard Esme coming up the stairs, and I looked up to see her in my door way.
"Hello."
"He-whoa!" Esme started to say hello back but she was taken by surprise by the state my room was in.
I sighed happily, "I know."
~000~
Life went on smoothly after that night for the next few weeks, Edward and I toned down how often we hugged and held hands, and I spent more time with Jazz. Rose and Emmett finally became official; but we all wished that they hadn't. I saw a lot more smooching then I ever wanted to see in my life. If we went and saw a movie, it was like their faces were glued together. If we were driving somewhere they were locking lips in the backseat. Emmett actually allowed Edward to drive his monster jeep so they could do so! It was over the top. Jasper and I still haven't taken that rain check; we haven't really had any time alone. We both agreed one night that we were never going to act like Rosalie and Emmett; it's too showy and frankly annoying. We did hold hands, twenty-four seven! It was one of the things that just happened naturally with us, it was peacefully and comforting.
Another reason why we weren't quite as openly touchy touchy was Edward. He was now the only single one of the group, and we frequently ran into Bella and Jacob places. But Edward still refused to even consider anyone else, he has his sights on Bella; and he refuses to hear of anything else. I personally think he should wait for her, I still get the vision of her and I talking about their wedding from time to time, and it's still crystal clear.
"Maaaarrryy." A soft voice interrupted my thoughts.
I looked over at Jazz, who had leaned down and whispered into my ear.
"Jaaaazzzz?" I whispered back.
We smiled at each other, just gazing peacefully into the other's eyes. It was our thing, it connected us somehow.
His nose was almost touching mine, he was so close. We were sitting in the cafeteria eating lunch with everyone. Even Peter was sitting with us, and I was still struggling with the fact that he was long distance dating my best friend from Ohio. I did my best to tune out when he talked to her, and tried to hold myself together as he did. There have been a couple nights where I just cried as Emmett and Edward took turns cheering me up. It was times like those when I realized how lucky I am to have them in my life.
"You feel so peaceful." Jasper said suddenly, still looking me in the eyes.
I nodded, not breaking eye contact. "You do that to me."
He grinned playfully, "Oh yeah?"
SQUISH
"EW!" I squealed, jumping up in my seat.
Someone, (I'm assuming Rose, because Emmett would have just made a dirty joke and Edward doesn't really care what any of us do anymore) had just thrown a pickle slice towards the two of us. It landed right on Jasper's nose, nearly missing my own.
"Would you two knock it off? And you're always accusing Emmett and I of being too publically affectionate!"
Jasper looked so appalled by the pickle on his nose, that I couldn't help but let out a giggle. "Jazz! You look so disturbed!" I said giggling, swiping the pickle off of his nose and throwing back at Rose.
It landed right on the top of her head, causing her eyes to grow wide. Everyone was silent, waiting for her to explode.
Jasper grabbed my hand, a giant smile on his face. "Uh, we should go." He whispered.
Edward was the first one up; he had his apple in his mouth and his tray in his hands. Jasper and I followed suit, he grabbed our tray (yes, we share) with his other hand and he casually walked away from our table. Rose wouldn't burst in public, but I knew I was going to get it sooner than later. He got rid of our trays and were walking to our next class, we each had a different subject but they were at least in the same building.
"Poor Emmett, we left with the mess I we caused." I said jokingly.
Edward chuckled, but it was muffled by the apple still in his mouth. "We?" He asked, pulling the apple out of his mouth, "Not that was all you!"
I shrugged, "May-"
My words were cut off.
*Bella appeared in front of us, smiling nervously, biting her lip. "Can we talk?"*
I opened my eyes to see both Jasper and Edward looking at me, but both holding two very different expressions. Edward opened his mouth to speak, but he quickly snapped it shut his eyes wide and looking at something behind me.
I turned around to see Bella, smiling nervously and biting her lip. "Can we talk?" She asked quietly, looking at Edward.
Edward took a deep breath, "We can talk and walk?" He suggested.
I knew that they had the same class next period. She seemed unsure, looking at Jasper and I.
"We can hang back, but we are going in the same direction." Jasper said to her.
Bella nodded, and walked towards Edward. Jazz and I waited a few moments before walking behind them.
Just so you know, I'm standing outside your class and listening to your conversation till I have to leave for my own class.
I spoke silently to Edward. He looked over his shoulder and rolled his eyes at me. I laughed quietly.
"Tell him that you're going to stand at the door of his class?" Jasper whispered to me.
I flashed a grin at him, "You know me so well."
He smiled proudly, "That's my job." He said, putting his arm around my shoulders, pulling me in close, and kissing me softly on the forehead.
I sighed happily as I leaned into him wrapping my arms around his torso, but I couldn't help but wonder what Bella and Edward were talking about.
"Curiosity killed the cat." Jasper warned.
I shrugged under his arm, "Hasn't yet."
Jasper shook slightly with his silent laughter.
Soon we were near Edward and Bella's next class, which the slowly walked into. Jazz and I walked by the door, seeing that they weren't too far away from the door; they were the first to class. I saw Edward give me a weary smile as we walked by. We stopped on the other side of the door and stood there, trying to listen.
"So it's over between you guys?" Edward asked unsure.
It was quiet for a few moments, "Yes." Bella said, her voice sounded sad.
I heard Edward take a deep breath, "Why are you telling me?"
"I just thought… that maybe you should know." Bella said shyly.
"Does this mean you are willing to give me another chance?" I could hear the underlying excitement in his voice.
Bella sighed heavily, "No."
*"Look Edward, I just don't think it's going to work." Bella whispered quietly. Edward looked like he was in sheer agony. "Why?" Bella looked up at him, tears in her eyes. "I don't share the feelings that you have for me. I just see you as a friend."*
Oh…I've had this vision before… I'm going to break her pretty little teasing face! I thought angrily.
"I think if you gave it a chance…" Edward said surely.
"Look Edward, I just don't think it's going to work." Bella whispered quietly.
I moved to barge in there and shake the girl, but Jasper wrapped one of his arms around my arms and waist, and the other around my mouth. "Shh." He whispered in my ear. I was only able to move so far before Jazz grabbed me, so I only a had a small view of Edward around Bella's head.
"Why?" Edward had that look of agony, just like my vision.
"I don't share the feelings that you have for me. I just see you as a friend." Bella said this, but her tone didn't match her words.
"I can't be your friend Bella." Edward said softly, "I like you far too much for that."
Next thing I see is Bella. Tears ran down her cheeks as she walked out the door. Edward followed her, walking halfway down the hallway before stopping. Jasper tried to pull me away, but I broke out of his arms and ran down the hall. Edward turned around and looked at me. His eyes were dark, they looked empty.
"B-but your vision. It was so clear." He said faintly. "You were wrong."
"I'm so sorry!" I whispered, stopping right in front of him
Please don't hate me!
Edward looked at me, tears forming in his eyes. "I'll never hate you." He said confidently, pulling me into a hug.
I squeezed him tightly, willing away all of his pain. After a few moments, I felt Jasper come up to us, he put a hand on both of our shoulders, causing a peaceful feeling to fill the air.
*Bella and I were sitting on my bed, laughing. "I can't believe you got me to buy that dress!" She said disbelievingly, and sighed. "I just hope he likes it!" I scoffed at her, "You know very well you would like you in anything! Whether be a giant blue baggy sweater and unfitted jeans, which I do not approve of by the way, or a fitted flowing dress like the one we bought today!" Bella smiled dreamily. "OH SHOES! Bella you have to wear these heels I saw yesterday at the mall! I can't believe I didn't think about them earlier!" Bella groaned, "Heels? Are you planning on killing me on my wedding day?" I laughed at her, "Of course not! As your maid of honor, best friend, and sister, I would never do so! But because we are all of that, I love you enough to take your natural beauty and amplify it for the special day!" Bella chuckled, "How can I argue with that?" After our laughter died down, Bella spoke softly. "Thank you Alice. You are truly my sister, and best friend. I don't know what I'd do without you." I couldn't help but squeal. "Oh Bella!" I hugged her tightly! "I don't know what I'd do without you either! This is exactly why I wouldn't put you in heels that would kill you!" Bella sighed. "Oh come one Bella! Edward is going to love you this dress and these shoes!"*
I opened my eyes, and Edward was looking back at me, a million questions in his eyes. "It is true?"
I shrugged, "It's so clear…"
~000~
After that whole mess, Edward was silent and had a blank expression. I knew he wasn't mad at me, but it felt like he was since he wasn't talking. Jasper kept trying to cheer me up, but even though it was distracting, I still missed joking around with Edward. I kept wishing that he would talk to me, I didn't even care what happened to cause it; I just wanted to talk to my friend again. He was like this for a couple of days, he was zombie like.
It wasn't until I was working one that night I got to talk to him again, and it wasn't in the way I was expecting.
"Ladadalaladedumdalala" I hummed and sang tunelessly under breath as I cleaned off a booth.
"Someone sounds happy." A familiar voice spoke from behind me.
I spun around and found myself nose to nose with Riley.
"U-uh-hm." I stuttered as I took a step back; completely shocked at him being so close.
He frowned, looking down at the floor, "I see your friends have told you things that caused you to be scared of me?"
His voice sounded so heartbroken that I was momentarily finding myself feeling sorry for him, "No, I was only taken aback by how close you were."
His eyes flickered up immediately at my words, "I see you aren't the 'judge a book by its cover type'." He smiled at me coolly.
I found myself returning the smile, "No, I am not; and neither are my friends."
Riley laughed heartily, "I see the cat has claws!"
I scrunched my nose at him, "Those weren't my claws."
He put his hands up, in mock surrender, "Okay, okay, down girl."
"I'm not a dog." I said with a patient smile, never mind what everyone is saying about him, I don't care for the way this guy is talking to me. I mean he barely knows me.
He sat down at the booth I had just cleaned, "So Mary. Word is that you're dating Jasper Whitlock?" he raised his eyebrows, as if in disbelief.
"I am." I answered casually, what's he getting at?
*"You shouldn't date a guy like him, he isn't good for you." He said, knowingly. I rolled my eyes, "Then who is?" He smiled at this, "A guy that can protect you and treat you right; a guy like me." He spoke boastfully.*
Riley opened his mouth to speak, but I cut him off. "Jasper is the greatest guy I have ever met; and trust me I have met enough bad ones to know. There is no one who could protect me and treat me like he does." I smiled brightly, "Now could I start you off with something to drink?"
His jaw was dropped and his eyes wide, but he quickly reassembled his expression. "A coke."
I turned to walk away and he grabbed my wrist, "I like a girl who can stick up for herself, and her boyfriend." He said the word "boyfriend" loosely like it was something that didn't matter. "But you should be careful about cutting people off; it's rude."
I ripped my wrist from his, "And it's rude to grab people." I said my defense up. This guy was giving off a creepy vibe, and I just wanted to get away from him.
He laughed bitingly, "Poor, fragile Alice." He whispered under his breath as I walked away.
I spun on my heel as soon as I heard my actual name, "Excuse me?!"
He looked over at me, unfazed, "Nothing, my coke?"
I must have heard him wrong, I had to have heard him wrong…right?
I quickly gathered my thoughts and went to get him his coke.
He said my name, my actual name…
My inner monologue was screaming at me and freaking out. As soon as I got to the kitchen I pulled my cellphone out of my pocket, dialing Edward's number.
"Hello?" Edward asked, he sounded like he was distracted.
I hesitated about telling him, but this was important.
"Edward?" I realized my voice had come out in a sob. I dropped down to the floor, pulling my knees into my chest.
"Are you okay?" He asked quickly, I could hear the panic in his voice.
"No, I need you to get here…now." I begged.
"I'm leaving now…what happened?" He asked frantically.
I felt tears running down my cheeks, "Riley…h-he, h-h-h-e-e, he is here, a-and he acting being weird."
"I'll be there in like two minutes!" Edward promised.
"Edward…" I whispered.
"Yes?"
"He whispered something…he whispered my name. My real name."
Edward was silent on the phone, probably in shock like me.
"He whispered, 'poor, fragile, Alice." I choked out.
"Where are you? Are you away from him?" Edward demanded.
"Yes, I'm in the kitchen. There is only one cook and another server here. It's so late, no one usually comes in. The cook is on break, he's outside smoking and the other server is with a customer. Some guy that's from out of town; point being, they are both distracted at the moment."
"Mary, I will be there in a few moments, don't worry. You'll be fine, I promise!"
Edward stayed on the phone with me until I heard the door of the diner open. Three seconds later he came bursting through to the kitchen. He dropped down to the floor next to me.
"How did he know that? How did he know my name?" I sobbed out in a whisper.
Edward shook his head, "I don't know, but he isn't out there anymore." He pulled me into a hug, and then scooped me up off of the floor. "But we are taking you home, now."
He carried me to his car, and he quickly got into the passenager seat.
"You know…the past couple of days I kept wishing that something would happen that would cause you to talk to me again, but this…I didn't see this one coming." I whispered to him.
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