I'd say I'm sorry for not updating but.... **stern look at those who didn't review** Yeah, I saw how many people read the story, (and didn't review, I add sourly) and I'm lookin' at you guys. Lol.

Well, I didn't stick to my word this time about waiting for two reviews, but that's only because of VeggieGirl15. You may thank her for giving me my inspiration back :P. I'll be more stern (sorry for lack of another word but I'm 13, remember?) about that next time, promise XD

Oh, ya, thanks for that, by the way, veggieGirl15 :). This chapter I actually began typing as soon as I was done reading your message, so I guess that means its dedicated to you, for being the only one to tell me my story was worth the time I'm putting into it :D so thanks for that!

YAY! I'm FINALLY graduating from Seventh Grade! I get to be away from that abnormal teacher that sees things no normal person would... scary lady...

Sorry, I just felt the need to get that off my chest. One more week, one more week. Alright, on with the show...

I woke up the next morning and got ready for school, pulling out a pair of my favorite bell-bottom jeans and an old "Bite Me" tee-shirt, (I couldn't resist the urge! I wonder what Edward will think of that...) and headed for the bathroom.

The shower had been exactly what I needed to distract myself. I dried off, blow-dried and curled my hair, applied some lip gloss -although I don't know why- and headed out to the car after grabbing a granola bar and a water bottle on the way out.

Rose and Jazz were already in the car, Jasper in front. Rosalie was in the back today, probably talking to Emmett.

"G'Mornin'," he called.

"Morning," I replied as I slid into the passenger side. When I was in all the way with the door closed tightly behind me, Jasper pulled out of the driveway and out onto the road, toward Forks High. No one spoke the whole ride, except Rosalie, who was still talking animatedly to Emmett on her cell. And yes, I knew it was Emmett because of the booming laugh that could be heard coming out of the earpiece many times.

We pulled into the parking lot, and again my eyes began scanning every car here in search of that silver Volvo. I told myself I was only looking for Alice, but who was I kidding? We all know who I was really looking for, so what was the point in hiding it? I found Alice before I found the Volvo, and Jasper pulled into the spot next to her.

Alice skipped to my window, and I tried to roll it down, only to give up halfway through.

"Hi!" she squeaked, "Ready to go to class?"

"Yup," I said and got out of the car, and we started walking to math.

"Nice shirt, " she said.

i looked down noticing the vampire teeth and the dripping heart that said "Bite Me."

"Thanks," she was enjoying a private joke of some sort.

"Soo," She began once we were away from the truck, "Who's your friend?"

"Who? Jasper?"

She nodded. "Mhhmm."

"Oh, he's my cousin."

She bit her bottom lip. Wait, Alice, nervous? I must be dreaming. "Do you think you could introduce us?"

"Yeah, sure," I told her. A big goofy smile spread across her face. She squealed with delight, and grabbed me into a death grip of a hug. Not only was she super cold, she was reaaaally strong, too. I made a quick mental note: Don't get Alice too angry, or too happy. May result in death

"So, ready to go to class?" she asked when she finally let go of me.

Nope. "Sure."

"Awesome!" And with that, she began pulling me to Math.

It was the first time that I noticed Rose and Jazz were in this class with us, along with Emmett, and him.

Rosalie and Emmett were talking (more like flirting...) and Jasper was absentmindedly playing with his pencil, being oblivious to everyone and everything around him, as usual. Edward was glaring straight ahead, and I blushed when I realized that's where I just happened to be standing.

I looked down and moved out of his way, although his eyes kept following me wherever I went, and led Alice over to meet Jasper.

"Hey, Jasper!"

He didn't look up. "He-" he looked up now, and realized who I had with me. "Hey!"

"Jasper, I would like you to meet my best friend, Alice Cullen." I gestured towards Alice. "And Alice, I would like you to meet the best cousin in the world, Jasper Hale." I gestured toward Jazz.

"H-hi," Alice stuttered. Wait, stuttered? Woah.

"H-hey," Jasper stuttered back. I resisted the urge to giggle. This was their moment, I kept telling myself. I found that if something got too personal between people. I had to look away, out of habit. And this was most definitely becoming personal.

For some odd reason, Alice couldn't blush. But if she could've, I would be willing to bet that she would have right now. I took another quick mental not on that.

They just kept staring at each other, smiling. From afar, it may not have looked private, but I could tell it was.

"I'll see ya later, kay?" I said to Alice.

"Uh huh," she replied, never taking her eyes from my cousin. I went and found a seat in the front; Alice was going to sit by Jazz today, I just knew it.

The rest of the day passed, by quickly, but not without the constant chatter from Alice, which was always about Jasper, in some form or another. I thought it was sweet, and I didn't mind listening, until P.E. came.

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We were playing Volleyball today.

"Alright, get tow-to-toe with a partner!" Coach Claire demanded. I thought for sure Lauren or another cheerleader would snag Edward, and I didn't know why I cared. Then, a certain topaz-eyed god was standing next to me.

"Mind if we're partners?" He asked.

I couldn't speak, he was just do breathtakingly gorgeous, especially up close. I shook my head, indicating that he could stay. He did.

He looked down at me and chuckled at something.

"What's so funny?" I asked.

"Nothing, nothing," He replied, the chockle still in his voice. He was enjoying some private joke, and I knew it was most likely the same one Alice had been enjoying earlier that day. (lol, if only she knew what that private joke was..).

Lauren saw who had Edward then; she gasped, stomped her foot and began pouting like a two-year-old. I couldn't help the smirk that I gave off in Lauren's general direction. I heard Edward stifle a chuckle.

Coach Claire blew her whistle then, and orderd one partner to go get the volleyball, and the other to go find an open space. Edward went to get the volleyball.

He was back momentarily, and served the ball towards me. His serve was perfect and of course I was the one who messed it up. The ball came towards me, and i tried to hit it back to him using the correct pose, but I had aimed to high, and it came back and whacked me in the nose, I heard giggles, and I knew who they had come from, so I didn't bother to look.

I smiled weakly and tossed the ball back to him, asking him to give me another try. P.E. passed much in this same manner, me only getting it right twice the whole time while his were perfect every time. But at least I hadn't hit my nose again during the whole game. I didn't say anything about the rest of my face though.

Finally the bell rang. Without hesitation, I grabbed my stuff and burst out the door before anyone else. Edward caught up with me, of course. "Mind if I walk with you?"

Once again, I couldn't speak, so I shook my head, indicating that he could stay.

Finally I gathered enough courage to speak.

"Okay, I'm confused. Three weeks ago, you absolutely hated me for no reason, and then disappeared the whole time up to this point. Now, you're acting all friendly. What's up? Why the sudden change of heart?"

"Alice," 'nuff said. I couldn't be sure if he was telling the truth or not, but I just settled for hoping he was.

"Oh."

He chuckled. "Yep."

"Well, see ya," I said.

"Mmkay."

I headed off towards the car. Rose would be driving today, and the drive home was actually quiet the whole way. We even got home in record time. Scary...

I escaped to my room as soon as Rose parked the car. I dashed up the stairs two at a time, and locked the door behind me. I began to slowly sink to the floor, launching into a full fit of giggles by the time I hit the carpet. What was wrong with me?

My phone vibrating was what took me from my fit. I looked at the collar I.D. "Alice,' I growled and went to answer it. "Hello?"

"Hi! Let's go to the mall!"

"Alice, I don't really feel up to it. Besides, did you forget? There's no mall in Forks."

"No, I didn't forget, that's why we're going to Port Angeles, silly! And too bad, I'm already outside."

I heard her honk her horn. Yep, she was there alright. This was going to go horribly wrong, I just knew it.

KK, so there's the chappie. I know I promised the alley scene, but it was just so dang long! I promise it'll be in the next chapter, though :D

And btw, here's your cookie, VeggieGirl15 **hands chocolate chip cookie** Thanks for reviewing!