Chapter Four

A/N—Right, so here I am again. Writing… Thanks to all the people that read this story, it's cool of you. 3 Thanks to my ninja-beta, Alene236. Thanks to Casey again for some of this inspiration between Alice and Jasper, and Rose and Em! Also, thanks to gabs119, you review…and it makes me happy! 3 What else? Twilight does not belong to me…etc. Also, I spelled Chili wrong in the last chapter, and I can't figure out how to fix it… sorry! 3 Sorry this one is shorter…ish.

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"So, Alice, how's your girlfriend?" Rosalie asked as I came into the living room a week later. I rolled my eyes and sat down on the couch. I let my bag fall to the floor, and pulled out my sketch book. I pulled out a couple of sketching pencils and tried to concentrate on my semester project. I had to design my own line this semester, and it wasn't as easy as it seemed.

"So, I was wondering are you going out with her this Friday? If so that's what, date three? Pretty soon you're going to have to put out. Otherwise Bella might think you're a prude," Rose snickered to herself. I had been ignoring comments about Bella and I hanging out and our "bromance."

"Actually Rose, I've already put out, so you don't have to worry," I said sarcastically. I figured that would get her off my back. I looked down at my most recent sketch trying to figure out what color scheme it would look better in. I bit my lip trying to concentrate, but that was impossible because I was tackled by Rose.

"So, how is she?" Rose giggled.

"Seriously, shut up. Bella and I aren't in a bromance. We're just two single girls that hang out."

"Alice last Sunday you two went to brunch. Brunch is a couple's thing! That makes you and Bella some sort of a couple. If you're not in a bromance, does that mean you're in real life dating? Were you serious that you've put out? Oh, I'm so excited. My best friend is a lesbian! Wow, who else knows?"

"ROSALIE HALE! I'm not a lesbian. Bella is just one of my friends. Chill out, just because we have brunch doesn't make us a couple!"

"What's her favorite thing to get at brunch?"

"French toast, why?"

"The fact that you know that…" I saw were Rose's mind was wondering, and I stopped her right in its tracks. Finally, after a few minutes Rose stopped pestering me and started working on one of her projects for school. We sat there for an hour in silence. I looked up at the same time Rose did.

"Alice, I want to visit Jasper. Want to go on a road trip?" She asked randomly.

"I was actually thinking about visiting Edward during thanksgiving break. We could road trip it out there," I suggested.

"I want Jasper to meet Emmett. I think it would be good for Jasper to meet Emmett before my parents. I know it's been like a week, but I think we're meant to be forever! I am pretty sure by May this year we're going to be engaged!" She was blabbing on about her plans. I mentally sighed. If Rose was taking Emmett, and I went along it would be annoying as all get out. It would be the sweetest couple ever and the most bitter alone person in the world. Then, I thought of a great idea. I could bring Bella. She would make the car ride less awkward, and then we'd be an even number when we'd go out.

"If Emmett is going, so it Bella," I stated.

"Right, and you're telling me there is nothing between you two!"

"Get off it! Rose, it's pissing me off!" I yelled at her. She looked up in shock that I raised my voice at her.

"Okay, so the trip. I'll go ask Bella and Emmett if they can come for Thanksgiving break." She stood up and walked out the door. I smiled thinking about Jasper and I meeting. This was going to be an interesting trip, if not anything else. I skipped off to my room, grabbing my laptop and bringing it back to the living room. I booted it up, and waited for everything to load. I got online, and logged into facebook.

The last week Jasper and I had been sending each other messages. I offered that I was thinking about visiting Edward during thanksgiving break, and Jasper was keen on the idea. I looked at my inbox, and as usual there was a message from Jasper.

Ali-

Mind if I type Ali? It's shorter. I understand it's only two more letters to type, but I'm feeling lazy. School is going to be hell this semester, but Thanksgiving break is looking pretty great. I'm not going to lie, that's what I'm looking forward to this semester. I was wondering if you were bringing anyone on this trip. It's a long drive by yourself.

Last night I went out, and had a shot of tequila. It made me think of you. HAHAHA! I really wanted to drunk dial you, but I wasn't plastered enough to ask your brother for your number. Last night, Edward met a girl, again. Her name was Tanya. You should give him a call, stir up the pot here. I think he's already not interested. I see why you call him a prude all the time.

I suppose you could call me a prude too, but honestly? I'm a guy who knows what he wants. What do I want you wonder? Figure it out.

-Jasper.

My heart fluttered reading the message. I was annoyed when most people called me Ali, but this didn't bother me one bit. I thought about him without my phone number, and all I wanted to do was give it to him. I felt like a creep though. I mean, this is a guy I've never met. Should I give him my phone number?

This situation was all kinds of messed up. The very last comment he made about being a man that knows what he wants made me almost go into shock/joy overload. I was almost positive he wanted me.

I clicked to reply and began typing:

Jazz,

Mind if I call you Jazz? It's two letters less than your name, I know. I'm being lazy. Heh. You can call me Ali, but only via internet. I'm not a fan of it in real life.

So, details about my trip to New Hampshire… road trippin' it with Bella (Emmett's roommate), Emmett, and Rose. I guess you'll get to interrogate Emmett, and be a good brother. I wish my brother would do something like that for me…actually scratch that! We'll probably take Emmett's car, if he's okay. He has a jeep, and it has more room than sports cars!

So, I should hassle Edward about Tanya? Is she nice? Pretty? Tell me more so I can pick on him more!

Here is a brilliant idea: Next time you want to drunk dial me, have my number in your phone. After all it is on my facebook page, or do you not know how to find things like that? If you don't, well I think that's your loss.

I miss you, even though I've never met you! LOL!

-Ali

I clicked sent, and felt impressed with my mad communication skills. Facebook was quickly becoming my best friend. The daily messages from Jasper, and not to mention flair and Farm Town! What could be better?

I started farming, and then Rose entered the apartment. She had a big grin plastered on her face. I knew that look, and it had only been a week that her and Emmett had been together.

"He's so perfect," She said flopping down onto the couch. I smiled, and continued plowing my ready fields. She just sat there for a moment. After a few moments the stars in her eyes were replaced with reality, and she snapped out of it.

"Are you playing on farm town, again? This is starting to scare me, are you addicted to facebook?"

"I'm not addicted to facebook. So, are Bella and Emmett up for our road trip?"

"Yep! Emmett even offered to take his Jeep so we could have more room than in our tiny cars. Isn't that the sweetest thing ever?" She sighed. I rolled my eyes. This was seriously disgusting.

"That's great, Rose." I finished up my chores that I had to do on Farm Town, and started to shut down my computer. I really should start the work on my clothing designs. Not only did I have to design them, but I had to have the whole line made, so they could be shown in the fashion show at the end of the semester. My brows furrowed, and I looked down at my sketch. Something about it wasn't right still. I didn't have a clear idea of what I wanted at all, for once in my life.

Rose was talking, but I was ignoring her. I was tearing out pages in my sketch book. I needed something fresh, and something that would blow my professors out of the water. Last semester I did my duct tape fashion line, and it was a success, but I needed something better.

"Are you even listening when I talk to you Alice?" I heard Rose shout at me. I snapped my full attention to her, even though that wasn't going to help my dilemma of what to sketch, or design.

"I'm listening Rose, but I am trying to get some work done," I sighed. I was frustrated. I felt like recently Rose was either talking about Emmett, or bashing me. She was sweet, but somehow she was just rubbing me the wrong way since we moved in together.

"Are you keeping a secret from me?" She asked in all seriousness. I looked up startled. Did she know about Jasper and I? I searched her eyes, she looked hurt, but I wasn't confident she knew what was going on.

"Why would I hide something from you Rose, and why would you accuse me of that?"

"I don't know, I just feel like we're not as close as we used to be."

"It's been a week, and school has started. I think you're just reading too much into things." She nodded agreeing. We sat there in silence I sat looking at all the wasted paper torn out. I thought about recycling it, and then the idea came to me. My line was going to be a recycled line. Eco-friendly, and it was going to be amazingly unique. My first idea of recycling popped into my head and I started sketching. I couldn't help my excitement.

Rose got up off the couch and grabbed for my laptop. I tried to keep cool, but I couldn't remember if I logged out of facebook. What if she found Jasper's messages. I saw her log online, and my hands were shaking so hard I could barely draw a line.

"I'm going to look up mapquest directions for our trip. I'm super excited!" Rose exclaimed. I instantly relaxed. She wasn't onto me at all. I continued sketching and she was looking up directions and planning the trip. Something told me deep inside that things were going to get interesting.

Weeks began to fly by, and the pages on my daily calendar were coming off and filling the trashcan below. Rose and Emmett were off in their own little world, while Bella and I became closer friends. The time we spent together was great, but I tried to study and work more than hang out. This semester in school had been grueling. I had been talking to Edward about visiting him during Thanksgiving break, and he seemed genuinely excited I was visiting him. Although, I was contacting Edward with the details of the trip, I was also contacting Jasper.

Jasper and I had exchanged numbers, and since my tequila incident we hadn't talked on the phone. However, we texted all the time, so much I had to get an unlimited texting plan. I'd facebook message him telling him random things about my day, and he would do the same. Sometimes in the facebook messages, he'd suggest a song to listen to. I had a playlist dedicated to those songs. Dorky? Yes.

Stepping out of bed in the morning, something felt weird. I looked at my day calendar, and realized I had a week until my trip. Seven days and I was on the road to visit Edward/Jasper. First thing I did is logged onto facebook, and checked my inbox.

One new message.

Even now, that one message still made my heart do flips, and I would get excited. I felt like Meg Ryan's character from "You've Got Mail." Every morning I'd get up and see that I had a message from my mysterious internet pal. I clicked and waited the two seconds to load, but it seemed like an eternity.

RE: Midnight Recap

Ali,

The time is coming close, we are going to meet. I'm also anxious to meet Emmett, I can't believe Rose has a boyfriend. She was never one of those girls, she was always a little left of center. She was always too strong and independent for a boyfriend. I suppose things change. I'm interested in meeting this Bella that you're dating too! Just kidding, I know that's touchy because Rose says it all the time. You know I'm not a mean-hearted bitch like her!

What's been going on in the world of Jasper? I was texting this super hot girl today. Her name is Alice Cullen, and she's incredible. To tell you the truth old pal, I can't really explain what's different but something is. I just can't get her out of my mind. Everything I do makes me think of her, and I'm being driven crazy. The worst part is I can't exactly tell my best friend. Why? He's a prude and her brother. It's bugging me we've been keeping this from Edward. How should we tell him, and when can we? I don't like keeping secrets.

My laptop is officially broken. I'm using a desktop, now. I'm not a fan of it. So if you don't get as many messages as usual, that's why.

I was listening to my iTunes, and I have a song for you today, but only in one condition. I want a song tomorrow. This is a perfect song, Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol. What's mine?

Can't wait to meet you,

Jasper.

I instantly had the urge to reply back. I crept out into the hallway and checked the living room, no Rose. I peeked in her bedroom door, and she wasn't here at all. I sighed in relief. That means my message could be as long as I wished. Sometimes it was short. I was still keeping a secret from Rose and Edward, and I know Jasper and I hated it. However, it was inevitable. What were supposed to tell them? We flirt via facebook, and we're sort of more than friends but not really. That's just not a conversation you want to sit down and have.

I walked back into my room, and sat down Indian style staring at my laptop. I picked up the computer deciding how flirty I should be today.

Jazz-

One week, that means seven days until I see you. It's a long drive, I'm not going to lie. We're starting way too early in the morning, and will get there late night. Lame, I know. How many miles are between us? Only 837! That's not too bad, eh? It should be a 14 hour plus car ride. Emmett wants to leave at five am. So, we'll get there around 9. Wooo!

Rose is like a changed woman. I know exactly what you mean. She used to be so strong, and she still is. With Emmett, she's like a different girl though. It's weird, she's softer. I truly think she's in love with him. They haven't dropped the big L word yet, but I'm suspecting it soon.

As for our non-relationship… I don't really know. This is going to be a sticky situation. It kills me that we're lying to Rose and Edward, but I think that's best for now. Maybe after we meet in real life, we can discuss further options. I mean if they see us together, and I mean together together it would make it more natural.

Sorry to hear about your laptop!

A song for the amazing man who makes me fall harder for him each day: Everything, The Veronica's. It's from Untouched lost tracks.

-ALICE!

I quickly logged out of facebook, paranoid that Rose might come home. I got off the bed, and walked toward the kitchen. After all the lessons in the kitchen, my cooking skills were slightly better. I decided to make mac and cheese. As I was getting out the pasta, my phone began to ring. I wondered if it were Rosalie telling me where she was. Maybe if she was going to be out for a while, I could facebook stalk Jasper some more.

I looked at the caller I.D., and it was Edward.

I answered, "Hey Edward, what's up?"

"Not much, what about you pixie?"

"You know, the usual," I tried not to lie. The usual for me these days was talking to Jasper, and doing school work. It wasn't a lie.

"That's good," he sounded hesitant, like he wanted to say something.

"So, what do I owe this lovely phone call? I'm assuming you didn't call just to ask me how my boring life is."

"Well, this is going to sound stupid."

"You always sound stupid! It's not new, so just tell me already."

"I—do you believe in love at first sight?"

"I do, dorkward. Now, what's this all about?"

"It's nothing. Oh hey, Jasper just got home. We're going out for drinks. See you next week!" He exclaimed. The line went dead. I sighed. I wonder whom my big brother was falling for, and at first sight none the less. I wondered if he actually had the guts to talk to her.

I continued making my macaroni and cheese, trying to figure everything out. On the drive we were stopping every four hours, and switching drivers. I was getting antsy. I couldn't wait to meet the love of my life. Our messages were flirty, and I felt like I was really falling for him. I wasn't sure if he was the guy his messages made him out to be, so I was also preparing for disappointment.

As I was sitting down to eat, my phone beeped indicating a text message.

Hey, question: What's your favorite candy?

It was from Jasper. My pulse sped up. My mind was running a million miles a minute. Why would he want to know that? I was shaking as a replied

I don't discriminate against candies. They are all pretty awesome, except chocolate. I don't like chocolate. Are you with Edward?

Almost instantly, he relpied

I am with Edward. Why does it matter? He doesn' t know who I'm texting. Favorite food?

I replied, Pasta, but who doesn't love pasta? It's soo bad for you! Shouldn't you be hanging out with him instead of talking to me?

I was slightly scared of his reply.

I'd rather talk to you than Edward. Favorite color?

It depends on the day. Today? Purple. Maybe you should ask EDWARD for anymore of my favorites.

Alice Cullen! That's a snarky reply for you. Why don't you just cooperate?

Jasper Hale! I will never cooperate. I'm scared of you asking all my favorites! Don't make me answer anymore!

Fine, I won't ask anymore… :-(

Thanks Jasper. Have a good night with Edward.

I walked into the living room, and put in a movie to distract my thoughts. I sighed. How far was I going to have to go to see Jasper Hale? 837 miles… I hoped it was worth it.