Explanations
"That's why Edward left?" Rosalie hissed, "She is so plain."
We were all secretly watching Bella eat lunch. I decided it would be best to tell everyone why exactly Edward skipped out.
"So she smells extra good to Edward?" Emmett asked while prodding a flabby fish stick.
"There's something about her blood that attracts Edward like no other human's." I clarified, "And if he stayed he may have harmed her."
"Couldn't he just avoid her?" he asked.
"They're lab partners in Biology," I explained, "They'd be inches apart every 5th period."
"Oh, I'd probably take her down then too." He said, taking another look at her.
Rosalie grit her teeth together. It doesn't matter why you're talking about another girl. If you're not talking about Rosalie, she'll get jealous.
"Rose," I comforted, "He's just trying to justify Edward's actions."
"Well, Edward isn't here." She crossed her arms over her chest.
"I know," I looked down at my tray of revolting human food, sadness seeping into my veins. If I could cry, I would be bawling all over my green beans. "I'm trying to explain to everyone why that is."
"Ever thought that we don't care?" She said like it was obvious. And for her, it was.
"Family should care when their brother leaves them." I said patiently.
"He ditched us. Whatever," she grabbed her tray and threw it in a nearby trashcan, "And he's not my brother or my family." She stood up and walked out of the lunchroom like she was on the catwalk.
"Alice, thanks for clearing things up." Emmett smiled, then stood with his tray to follow Rosalie. Jasper and I watched in silence as he threw it the trashcan nearest the exit. I didn't shift my glance until I felt Jasper touch my hand. He was trying to be strong for me.
Suddenly I was outraged. I should be strong for him. Every minute, groups of humans with blood coursing threw their veins passed by, their scent encircling us. Jasper had to sit there and ignore it, which is easier said then done. And I was feeling vulnerable? Not acceptable.
"Jasper, do you want to take a walk?" I threw my food in the trashcan.
"Sure." He tossed his tray into the trash and offered his hand.
"Thanks." I took it and he lifted me to my feet. As soon as I was standing, we stuffed our hands into our pockets. Cullens holding hands? Never.
He opened the door for me and I pranced out. We nonchalantly walked off the school campus and locked hands as soon as we were out of sight. Jasper was always there for me and I would exchange the favor.
"How long until 5th period starts?" Jasper asked while we strolled down the damp sidewalk.
I glanced down at my crystal encrusted watch, "45 minutes." I answered.
"We have a while then." he said happily.
"Well we don't have to waste time eating disgusting cafeteria food." I'm pretty sure that none of the humans were too fond of it either.
"So where did Edward go exactly?" He asked.
"Alaska." I stated.
"He's boarding with the Denalis then." It was a statement, not a question.
"Yes, still keeping company with others." I said in a monotone voice.
He stopped walking, causing me to halt a few inches in front of him. I turned to face him.
"Alice," he soothed, taking my face gently in his hands, "Everything will be fine."
"But will everything be normal?" I struggled to keep my voice steady, but found no problem keeping my eyes dry.
"He will come back." He sounded so confident, I almost believed him.
I opened my mouth to object, but before I could utter a word, he softly placed his lips on mine. Slowly, he stroked the side of my face and I placed my hand on his. I pulled away and buried my head in his chest. He ran his hand soothingly down my back.
After a few moments, I lifted my head to look at his face. He looked calm and it reassured me. Edward was gone, but Jasper was here. And that was enough to keep me holding on. He lifted my wrist and read my watch.
"Well, we better be heading back," he suggested, "5 minutes until lunch ends."
"Oh, alright."
Jasper put his arm around me and we headed back to Forks High School. We didn't talk again, but it was nice to just be with him. Sometimes you don't need to talk to someone to understand them.
Once we were in view of the school, Jasper dropped his arm and we headed off for our different classes. Thankfully Emmett was in my nest class to help me through the gloom that had descended upon me ever since Edward left.
I walked toward Washington State History, trying to keep my mind off of Edward. I turned the handle and entered building 5. Emmett waved at me, and I weakly smiled in return. As I took my seat, a frown formed on Emmett's face.
"What's up?" He asked worriedly.
"Edward." I said simply.
He nodded understandingly and turned his head towards Ms. Flener, who had started talking about the Maritime Fur Trade.
"The Maritime Fur Trade," she began, "Brought Indians and non-Indians together, and the trade took place right here in the Pacific Northwest."
I diligently wrote down every word she uttered in my notebook without really comprehending them. My mind was busy switching between Jasper and Edward. Jasper, Edward, Jasper, Edward. How is Jasper doing? How thirsty is he? It has been a while, should we go hunting tonight? When will Edward decide to come back? Why can't he come back today? I mean, it's been a whole day!
The sound of students stuffing their books into their bags awoke me from my trance.
"Want me to walk you to class, Alice?" Emmett offered.
"No, thank you Emmett. I have to do some things on my own." I said, a hint of sarcasm in my tone.
"Whatever you want Alice." He smiled, then pushed his chair in and left the room.
I took a deep breath, my throat stinging as a girl tentatively passed my desk. I lifted my bag easily onto my back and exited the nearly empty classroom, since there was no 6th period PNW class. I hurried to Advanced Calc and made it to my seat a minute early.
Mr. Lennon dived right in with the lesson, and I had no trouble keeping pace, though I couldn't say the same for my fellow classmates. I answered correctly when called upon and everyone had learned long ago not to be surprised when I was right. The final bell rang and I headed for the door.
"Alice, could you please stay for a moment?" Mr. Lennon asked.
"Sure Mr. Lennon." I said politely. I strode over to his desk, waiting for him to continue.
"Since you are my best student, I was hoping you would help tutor some of my slower students."
"Of course," I chirped, "Glad to be of assistance."
"Great, great," he said unethusiatically, "If you could just stay for an extra hour on Tuesdays I'd really appreciate it."
"Tuesdays…" I said, as if checking for any future plans. What plans would I have? Everyday we just went home and did our school work. "That works out fine for me, Mr. Lennon."
"Alright, you can leave now." He said, a little impatiently. Uhm, didn't he ask me to stay?
"See you tomorrow then!" I turned on my heel and made my way to the car, Rosalie's red Mercedes.
"Thanks for keeping us waiting." Rosalie was the first to say.
"Mr. Lennon asked me to tutor." I said briefly, not going into further explanation knowing nobody cared to know more.
"Hello Alice." Jasper kissed me on the cheek and opened my door.
"Thanks Jasper." I was so happy to see him again, I nearly bounced into my seat.
On the ride home, nobody spoke, which was not out of the ordinary. I stared out my window, contemplating why Edward still hadn't decided to come back. I closed my eyes and focused on his particular future. No, he still wasn't planning on returning anytime soon. I wrinkled my forehead in confusion. Why doesn't he miss us enough to come back?
Jasper, sensing my frustration, leaned over and whispered in my ear. "I love you." He said simply.
I turned my head to smile at him, "I love you too." I said quietly. He smiled and I rested my head on his chest. He put his arm around my waist, which was easy seeing as we didn't wear seatbelts. Why would we need to? The car was in more danger than us.
The rest of the ride home I repeated over and over to myself I still have Jasper, I still have Jasper. I still have Jasper. And I knew that was one thing that would never change.
Author's Note !!!
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