A month has past. A whole month. A month in which time has dragged by. A month spent watching the trees finish changing from green to orange. A month spent feeling the temperature drop. A month of loneliness and isolation. A month of depression and self-pity. A month without them.

When I met the Cullen/Hale/Swan family, I actually felt like I…belonged somewhere. Like I had finally found a group of people who understood. I don't know what they understood, but they did.

Now, every day when I walk through the halls, eat lunch, get 'killed' in gym class, I feel their eyes. Shooting through me. I see Bella fight with Edward. Alice, keeping closer to Jasper than ever. Rosalie and Emmett, acting like I don't exist. I don't even see Jackie anymore.

I told my mom I had terrible heart burn last week. Went to the ER. Dr. Cullen was 'seeing somebody else'. I said Dr. Ackerman.

Jade, like always, doesn't care. She walks around, stupid 'Vinny' hanging from her arm, and ignores. Like always.

Torell and Kim are long gone. They said they 'don't get me' and left.

Yup, it's been a long month.

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"……Mia?" I heard a voice say. I'm eating lunch in Mr. Snyden's room when he's in the teacher's lounge. It's a new thing. The doors are locked. No one else should be here.

"Mia, listen." The voice said again.

I sighed.

"Jasper. What are you doing here?"

"Apologizing." He said.

"For what?" I asked.

I felt a slight breeze blow through my hair.

"For falling for you." He said in my ear.

Holy. Mole.

"Jazz, go to your family. Go to Alice. You shouldn't be here." I said quickly.

"Give me five minutes. Please." He said.

This isn't like him. Really.

I turned around to look at him. He sent calming waves to me.

"Fine…..Five minutes."

"Mia, I have felt every painful emotion you have felt this past month…" he started. "It hurt me to know..."

"To know what?" I whispered.

"What…What I had caused…." He whispered back.

"Jasper, no. You didn't-"I started; now speaking out loud.

"Yes, I did." He countered. He paused, as though trying to find the right words. "I…..I want you."

This isn't happening…I've got to stop it. Now.

With all the bitterness I could muster, I sneered, "You want my blood."

"No. And that's what's been different. Ever since I….misbehaved, I haven't wanted your blood." He said.

"Yes you have. How about when we were talking in the hall? I saw it in you. You were struggling." I said. Does he think I'm stupid?

"Mia, the hall was filled with other humans." He said.

Umm…

"B-But, how's that possible?" I asked.

IS it possible? I mean, it's possible, but plausible?

"Your blood was…sweet at first, but it turned bitter…I've never experienced it before." He said. "That's why…you're different. I want you."

…….

"N-No, you don't…Really. I'm…short and…I'm…I'm a freak. I…I like Harry Potter and…Gilmore Gir-"I stuttered.

Then, he kissed me. A long, passionate kiss. My first, but clearly not his. He didn't stop until-

"Jazz!" a voice cried out as the door busted open. Alice.

"Alice!" Jasper cried out. "Look, let me explain."

"No…Don't talk. Just…Just….Let me go…Forever." She cried. Alice was actually crying. Then, she darted out the window.

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Author's Note:

WHOA! Mega short chapter! Didn't realize it'd be this tiny when I had it typed up. Hope you guys are enjoying how this is turning out though. I realize that some of the sequences are a little confusing. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. I will answer any questions. Really!

Magically Yours,

XLoony-LoverX