Once Alice was buckled safely in the front seat she blared the music with a smile in my direction. I smiled back recognizing the song. When Katy Perry came on the chorus Alice and I chanted together.

"California girls, were unforgettable! Fine, fresh, fierce we got it on lock"

We giggled together as we danced to the music. When the song trickled to a end Alice turned the volume down. There was still a huge smile on her face.

"So...," she looked at me "I think tonight's the night." I eyed her with a confused expression.

"The night?"

"You know, the night me and Jasper-" she trailed off shrugging her shoulders for me to catch her drift.

"Oh!" I said pulling the word out longer than it needed to be. "What makes you think that?"

"Well, I don't know...," she sighed "maybe I just want it to be. Every time I ask about it he says its not proper and that he wasn't raised like that. He can even stop himself when he's drunk. He's dead set in his ways, Bella. But, you know me I'm not one to give up" she said as she turned a corner sharp.

I noticed the street. It was one Alice and I had taken so many times before. All the victory parties we hosted at Jasper's house. Mostly because his parents were very rarely home. His house came into view seconds later. No matter how many times I'd been here I was and probably always will be stunned at how big it was. Bigger than, and I didn't think it was possible, Alice's house.

The lawn was a perfect green. Most likely fake. The house was white. A blinding white at that. Though I wasn't a big fan of it, the trim of the house was yellow. Somehow that yellow just completed the mansion. Three stories of any kids dream house.

Alice parked the car a little ways down the street. Do to the cars already in front, there weren't any free spaces closer. We walked hand in hand up the street. The music was already playing and we could hear it from our place a little ways down from the house. I glanced at Alice, who was smiling shaking her head. I did the same, unable to hold back my urge to mimic her reaction. We walked up his steps in silence. When we reached the door Alice looked at me. I smiled as she held her hand up to knock.

Suddenly the door swung open. Mike Newton came stumbling out the doorway and ran right into us. He used our shoulders to straighten himself up.

"Hey, Bella. Hey, Alice. Sorry 'bout that" he slurred his words.

I could smell the alcohol on his breath. "It's okay Mike," I said removing his arm from my shoulder "maybe you should come in and lay down?"

He backed down one step "Nope, gotta...need. I need air fresh. No, fresh air, yeah, that's right" he said stumbling away. Alice and I looked at each other before cracking up.

"And just what is so funny?" I heard Jake's voice come from behind me.

I turned still laughing. Jake stood leaned against the doorway, his arms crossed over his chest. Jasper was behind him looking polite. His hands were behind his back as he stood ram rod straight. Jake smiled at me, his grin evil. I looked down and shook my head, trying to hide my blush.

"Alice? You up for a walk?" I looked up to see Jasper staring intently at Alice. She nodded and took his out stretched hand. I watched them walk down the road together already in deep conversation. Slowly I turned back to Jacob.

I was surprised to see that he had stepped from the doorway and was inches away from me. He pressed his palm gently to my face. I sighed in content. He then moved his mouth to my neck. The warmth of his lips grazed it lightly. His hands grasped my hips tightly as he pulled me closer.

"H-have you been-" I paused as he moved his lips to my shoulder "drinking." the last word came out on a sigh.

He stopped before coming to my ear "Not a drop, Bella. Should drinking be my only excuse to have a reason to touch you?"

I shook my head as he kissed my jaw. I moved my hands to his neck and pulled him to face me. His eyes were black with desire. My smile, I was unable to hide or stop. It felt nice to think I could make him feel like this. He lowered his lips to mine. I yelped when I was rammed from behind. Jake caught me before I could fall.

"What the hell Mike!" Jake fumed.

"Hey!" I said to Jake "Lets go in and get a drink." I pulled his arm gently toward the house, avoiding a fight.

Mike didn't seem anymore sober than before or didn't even seem to know he was around other people because he was just stumbling in circles. Jake lifted a lip before giving in and leading me into the house. I recognized every dazed face as we pushed through the small crowd. The music was even louder inside. As we entered the kitchen I began to wonder where my best friend was. Before I could dwell on the thought Jake grabbed me a cup from the full counter.

"Here" he said watching me closely.

Before I could talk myself out of it I through my head back and let the drink slide down my throat.

A/N

I'm very impatient when it comes to writing. I always want to get to the good parts. So I often find myself rushing. Alice's POV next Chapter. Review if you'd like.