Chapter Six: Misunderstandings and nervous poses

"Morning Esme" said Emmett as they walked through the door, his wide grin infectious.

"Good morning Emmett, Alice, and good morning to you, Ollie" Esme greeted in return.

"Morning Mrs. Cullen" said Ollie, waving to her before he caught sight of Jake and Violet and ran off to greet them.

"Do you have time for some coffee?" asked Esme "Jasper couldn't make it again today". She nodded. They had been quite early today, and the store didn't have to be open for another forty five minutes.

"How's Bella?" she asked taking a seat, rolling her eyes as Emmett headed off to play with Ollie.

"Much better, she's home again now and both her and the baby are doing wonderfully" pride clear in Esme's words

"I'm glad to hear that" she said sincerely, she had been worried about the young woman and was truly happy to know she was doing well.

Esme nodded "and Nessie's looking more like Edward every day".

"Nessie?" she asked

Esme laughed "Jake can't really pronounce Renesmee so he has taken to calling her Nessie".

"That's really sweet" she said looking over at the little boy in question. Esme nodded in agreement.

Alice finished her coffee, slowly filling Esme in on the trials of trying to find an assistant manager and having Emmett there which was a blessing and a curse sometimes all at once, she eventually dragged Emmett out of the room and they headed over to the shop.

The light tinkle of the bell over the shop door alerted her to yet more customers when she didn't hear Emmett's voice in greeting she placed her pencil down on the sketch pad before her and headed out to see what was going.

Walking into the front of the shop she couldn't see Emmett anywhere idiot will get me robbed she thought before conjuring a bright smile and headed out to greet the newest arrivals.

"Welcome" she said before she saw who it was "Oh Jasper, Rosalie nice to see you" she said a bright smile, replacing her polite work one quickly.

"Hi Alice" said Jasper turning to her "I didn't know you worked here" he said, looking around at the clothing racks.

"Yeah" she replied grinning and looking at her own space pleased with it all "this is my little shop" she smiled as did Rosalie.

"I need a new dress for a date I have this weekend" said Rosalie walking into the centre of the shop.

She smiled and stepped over to the racks closet to her "well you've come to the right place, please have a look around, I'm sure we can find you the perfect outfit".

Rosalie nodded and headed off towards the rack of dresses on the left.

"Hey Tink, I think you missed one of the stock boxes, it was up on one of the top shelves so no wonder really" said Emmett rounding the corner with a box in his arms.

Alice rolled her eyes at the short comment, shaking her head at his antics.

JPOV

TINK, he has a nickname for her, how serious was this he wondered as he watched the large man move fully into the front of the shop this guy is everywhere, I should have moved quicker, he doesn't deserve her.

APOV

She looked at Jasper, seeing a frown on his features, confusing her as he looked at Emmett, and the sharp glare she received from Rosalie made her take a step back.

"Your really funny Em. Sorry, I didn't get a chance to introduce you the other day, Em this is Jasper Cullen and his twin sister Rosalie, Jasper is Violet's dad" she introduced turning to her brother.

"Jasper, Rosalie this is my older brother, Emmett Brandon" she said noticing the frown and glare on both of the blonde's faces replaced with a smile.

JPOV

Her brother, of course, I'm an idiot.

RPOV

I can't believe I glared at her, but there's something about him that I can't place, I was jealous.

APOV

"It's a pleasure to meet you both" said Emmett shaking their hands as he put the box on the counter.

She slowly opened the box and saw an almost perfect dress for Rosalie; it was long and black with criss-crossing straps, creating a delicate diamond shape to the back which would show of a hint of pale skin beneath the dark material.

"Rosalie, I think I found it" she grinned pulling it out of the box fully.

Rosalie rushed over examining the dress, feeling the soft material, glancing at the lines and shape to the full skirt, she had an eye for fashion it would seem and the cogs began to turn in Alice's head.

"It's beautiful" said Rosalie holding it up against herself, "Would I be able to try it on?" she asked.

She nodded towards the back of the shop where there were two changing rooms.

Jasper talked with Emmett while he placed the newly revealed items up on the racks, but all talk ceased as Rosalie walked back into the main store, it was almost perfect for her as she had originally thought.

"You look stunning Rosa" said Jasper, and she smiled at the soft voice of his, heartfelt and beautiful like the rest of him.

"I'll take it" said Rosalie twirling in the front of the mirror, and she caught the way Emmett was staring at her, the wonder and awe clearly written across it, and she didn't miss the small glances Rosalie sent his way either when she thought no-one was looking.

She rung the dress up and carefully folded it and placed it in a bag handing it over to a very happy Rosalie.

"Thanks Alice" said Rosalie on the way out.

"See you soon" she replied walking them out, and watching as they disappeared down the road.

Why couldn't I just ask him she wondered

JPOV

"Did you know she owned the shop?" he asked as they walked back to the car, already knowing the answer.

"It's a possibility" replied Rosalie a grin tugging at the corners of her mouth.

He rolled his eyes "you were jealous weren't you?" she asked

"It's a possibility" he threw her own words back

"More than a possibility" she replied "If your facial expression was anything to go by".

"Well if I was then so where you, I could practically feel it flowing off you" he replied.

Rosalie huffed but didn't deny the comment.

"So what happened, I thought you would ask her out" said Rosalie slowing her pace. He shook his head "I don't want to be to forward, and what if she doesn't feel the same way?" he asked worried.

Rosalie stopped and looked at her brother "seriously?" she asked "you clearly don't see the way she looks at you". He looked at her confused "she's waiting for you Jasper" her eyes serious "so for the love of god go and get her".

He looked back at her and then up the road, "Go" said Rosalie again this time a hard shove to his shoulders, before he was running back to the shop.

He pushed through the door, a pant in his breath.

Alice spun around quickly surprised to see him again.

He quickly made his way over to her.

"Miss Alice, I was wondering if you would like to go on a date with me, say tomorrow evening?" he asked.

Alice stood stunned "Yes" she replied smiling brightly up at him.

He nodded his heart pounding in his chest.

"OK I'll pick you up at six thirty" he said quickly leaning down to kiss her cheek, before he was turning and leaving heading back towards the car a bright smile on his face.

APOV

She was just putting the last t-shirt away when the door opened quickly, the bell tinkling happily.

She turned, surprised to see Jasper standing in the door jam.

He walked up to her quickly, his whole body rigid "Miss Alice" he said causing butterflies to flutter in her stomach "I was wondering if you would like to go on a date with me, say tomorrow evening?" he asked

She stood there stunned she had wanted him to ask her, day dreamed about it and wished everyday she had the courage to ask him.

"Yes" she replied, smiling widely at him happiness coursing through her body.

Jasper nodded she could see relief flood his face. "OK I'll pick you up at six thirty" he quickly leaned down to kiss her cheek, before turning and leaving the shop.

She stood there a hand clasped to her cheek where he had kissed her.

"Are you OK Tink?" asked Emmett walking into the front of the store, seeing her staring at nothing.

"Perfect" she replied to him, "Can you watch Ollie tomorrow night" she asked quickly.

"Sure" replied Emmett his tone curious.

"Good", she dashed to one of the racks "I have a date" she smiled, practically dancing around the shop and straightening the already tidy racks.

Emmett grinned, and nodded as he headed into the back of the shop.

"OK how do I look?" she asked walking down the stairs and into the living room.

Emmett and Ollie looked around to her, "beautiful mommy" said Ollie, nodding his approval of her outfit choice.

"You look very beautiful Alice, as always" said Emmett, taking in the deep forest green dress that she twirled in.

"Good" she replied, smoothing the front of the dress in a nervous manor; she hoped he would like it.

The doorbell rang, causing her to jump a little, she was so nervous.

Emmett grinned and got up heading towards the door to let their guest in, while she went to grab her purse and shoes.

EmPOV

He looked up as she asked, and was stunned by how beautiful she looked this Jasper better know how lucky he is he thought as he walked to the door. Opening the door he revealed a nervous looking Jasper standing on the doorstep.

"Hello Emmett, I've come to pick up Alice" he said playing the part of every nervous boy that had shown up on their doorstep when they were younger hoping to take his sister out.

"Come in Jasper, Alice is just grabbing her purse" he stood aside allowing the man to enter.

They walked back into the front room where Ollie was sitting on the couch watching some cartoon on the television.

"Hi Ollie" said Jasper, carefully sitting next to him "Violet told me to say hello from her" he said.

"Hi Mr. Cullen" replied Ollie politely "tell Violet I said hello too", he turned to the older man a serious expression on his face "you're taking my mom out?" he asked. Jasper nodded a little warily "you better be nice to her or me and my uncle Emmett will give you ouches" he said seriously.

He could see Jasper suppress the laugh that wanted to bubble out which he had to give him points on "I promise you Ollie, I have no intentions of hurting her". He grinned behind them both as he heard Ollie's words.

Alice walked back into the room, a black shawl complementing the colour of her dress, and he quickly looked over to Jasper whose face had lit up as she entered the room, and he smiled softly as he slowly got up and walked towards her.

Alice smiled as Jasper approached her gently kissing her hand, letting him feel at ease with them going out, it was ridiculous he knew, Alice was a grown woman and a mother but honestly, he couldn't help himself when it came to wanting her to be safe.

Alice walked over to the couch a slight blush colouring her cheeks, and she gently hugged and kissed Ollie goodbye, telling him not to stay up to late.

He walked them out, giving Alice a hug and a kiss on the cheek, giving Jasper's hand a firm shake, just a subtle reminder that he could and would hurt him if he stepped out of line.

"Have fun guys and don't worry about a thing" he called after them.

JPOV

He slowly walked up to the blue door, the butterflies in his stomach swirling like a tornado.

He knocked loudly and waited, the door opened to reveal Emmett and he was reminded of being in high school and having to get fathers and older brother's permission before he could take out a girl.

"Hello Emmett, I've come to pick up Alice" he finished nervously.

"Come on in, Jasper" said Emmett grinning broadly at him "Alice is just grabbing her purse".

Emmett walked him back through to the living room, where he could see Ollie was sitting on the couch, watching a cartoon on the television.

"Hi Ollie" he said gently sitting down on the couch beside the boy "Violet asked me to say hello from her".

"Hi Mr. Cullen" said Ollie politely "tell Violet I said hi too", he turned towards him a serious expression on his features "your taking my mom out?" he asked, and he nodded a little warily. "You better be nice to her or me and my uncle Emmett will give you ouches" he said sternly.

He suppressed the laugh that bubbled in his throat, a quick cough covering it. He loved that the boy and brother were protective of Alice. She was something to cherish and protect.

"I promise you Ollie; I have no intentions of hurting her" he said every word as truthful as any can be.

He turned to see Alice had walked into the room, a black shawl covering her shoulders bringing out the deep, full green of the dress that she wore, and it dazzled him how beautiful she was in that moment.

He smiled softly, as he got up and walked towards her, and she smiled back at him. He gently picked up her hand kissing it lightly, just to feel that soft skin again beneath his lips.

He waited while Alice said goodbye to Ollie, and he gave the small boy a wave before he was following Alice and Emmett out of the house.

"Have fun guys and don't worry about a thing" called Emmett as he held the car door open for Alice. They waved once more before heading off.

"So where are we going?" asked Alice as they made their way through town.

"I've booked us a table at Eclipse" he said

APOV

She nodded excited about the meal and the company she was in; they pulled up to the small restaurant on the outskirts of town.

Jasper parked the car and quickly opened her door, taking one of her small hands and helping her out. They headed towards the entrance, the talk turning to their children, how she was finding it living there.

"Table for two under the name Cullen" said Jasper as the approached the podium.

"Of course Mr. Cullen, right this way" said the women leading them to the back of the restaurant where there was a small table lit by candles and had rose petals strewn across it.

She looked over at him a soft smile on her lips "it's beautiful Jasper" she said walking towards the table, Jasper pulled out her chair for her.

She smiled at how much of a gentleman he truly was as she sat down.

Thank you to everyone who is reading this and took the time to review the previous chapters. I hope you enjoyed this one.

Disclaimer: all the adult Cullen's, Brandon's, Nessie and Jake belong to Stephanie Meyer; the other kids are all my own imagination