APOV

OK, Jasper. Any minute you're gonna walk through the door to this diner.

I was sitting at the bar in a nearly empty diner, staring intently at the door and occasionally glancing at the clock. I swung my legs back and forth rhythmically and quickly replayed the vision in my head: a honey-blond vampire name Jasper Whitlock will walk into this diner on a dark rainy day. Everything looks the same as I saw it would be, the only thing missing now was Jasper.

Suddenly, I saw him. Any my visions did not do him justice! Jasper's eyes, black as coal as I expected, scanned the diner until they landed on me. He looked startled and tense when I hopped up from the stool and glided towards him.

I smiled lovingly at him.

"You've kept me waiting a long time," I playfully accused him.

Jasper ducked his head like a good southern gentleman and said, "I'm sorry, ma'am."

I held out my hand to him and he took it without asking any questions. I knew he was mine forever and I knew that in time he would begin to love me as I love him.

Hmm. Yeah. I can read your mind and I know your story. I see what you're going through, yeah. Much more that he would know at this time though. He looked startled, but flattered. His muscles were tense, still, but his face relaxed slightly as I continued.

It's an uphill climb and I'm feeling sorry, but I know it will come to you, yeah. Don't surrender, 'cause you can win in this thing called love. When you want it the most there's no easy way out. When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt, don't give up on your faith. Love comes to those who believe it. And that's the way it is.

Jasper looked confused now. "What-?"

I put my hand up to stop him and giggled a little.

When you question me for a simple answer, I don't know what to say. No. But it's plain to see if you stick together, you're gonna find a way, yeah. I let go of his hand and trailed the finger that was on his lips lightly down his cheek. This made him smile slightly.

So don't surrender 'cause you can win in this thing called love. When you want it the most there's no easy way out. When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt, don't give up on your faith. Love comes to those who believe it. And that's the way it is. That's the way it is.

I ran my fingers through his thick hair, then walked around him. I faced him again and grabbed his hand, making small circles in his palm. I kept my eyes on his hand.

When life is empty with no tomorrow and loneliness starts to call- I looked up at him, smiling sweetly and lovingly.

Baby, don't worry forget your sorrows, 'cause love's gonna conquer it all. Oh! I spun away from him and danced around.

When you want it the most there's no easy way out. When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt don't give up on your faith. Love comes to those who believe it. Oh... Don't give up on your faith.

I walked towards Jasper now.

Love comes to those who believe it.

I jumped into his arms when I was close enough, and he caught me like I knew he would.

And that's the way it is.

His responding smile was so dazzling it nearly knocked the breath out of me. He laughed softly when I kissed his neck.

"Are you always like this?" he asked.

I touched his cheek gently, staring into his eyes.

"Usually, but you'll get used to it."

He nodded. "I'm Jasper."

"Alice."

And for the first time since I woke up from the darkness, I felt hope.