Chapter 15

After my lunch date with Jacob I met up with Jasper so that we could go to class together. Jasper looked irritated by something which was unusual because he was normally so calm. We started walking toward the campus when he stopped me to go into a coffee shop. I knew we had a lot of time before class so I agreed. We ordered and sat down in sofa chairs by the window. Jasper didn't make eye contact.

'What's wrong?' I asked assuming he was still embarrassed about last night. I had a speech all planned in my head.

'This is probably going to freak you out but Emmet and I were talking about you today and we'd like you to know something,' he said still not making eye contact. I started to freak out a little but paid close attention.

'We just want you to know that even though you have no blood connection to the group like we all do that we consider you our sister,' I smiled and nodded. This wasn't new information. We always talked about how we were like one big family.

'Just like Rosalie and Alice we would like to let you know that we are going to give Jacob the speech,' he now looked at me, the seriousness of his tone clear.

'The Speech?' i asked trying to hold back a laugh.

'Yes, similar to the one i got when i started dating Alice, just not as friendly because we don't know the guy!' he said. Thankfully the waitress came over to serve our drinks so i could pretend that my huge grin was to thank her.

'Well...I don't know what to say,' I wasn't lying. At first i was angry, they didn't have the right to interfere but now i felt love. They loved me like i was their sister and this was proving it. Jasper sat back in the chair and shrugged. 'I want you to know that, even though there is no blood connection, I love you guys so much. I appreciate it I do,' I said also falling into my chair more. We sat there gazing out the window sipping our coffee until we decided to make our way to the lecture. As we walked I looked up at Jasper and realised that we truly were family, all of us. Nothing could ever tear us apart.

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After the lecture Jasper and I decided to go to the Library in order to get some more work on our term papers done. As the routine always went we turned off our cell phones, I tied my hair back and Jasper put is glasses on. I was the only person who knew he wore glasses as he only wore them when we studied together. He was too embarrassed to wear them around Emmet and he though Alice would find them un-fashionable. I thought they looked fine. They did look old and retro. The frame was large and square but they suited Jasper very well. He made them look cool. First time I saw them on him I actually wanted to go buy a pair. I went and collected the books I needed while Jasper guarded our usual table and the visa versa. When we were organised we sat in silence and studied like crazy. We only ever broke that silence when we needed help. I was immersed in a text when I heard the library lady's heels. She normally only ever left her desk when someone was disrupting the peace so i looked up to see what was happening. She looked extremely angry. She walked to or table and slammed her hand down and pointed at Jasper who jumped from surprise.

'Yes?' he asked annoyed at the disruption.

'There is a hysteric girl at the front for you!' Jasper raised his eyebrow and looked to me, he went to stand when i heard Alice's cry. I stood and turned to see her mascara run down her face and her running toward us. She ran into Jaspers arms and cried into his chest. He rubbed her back a talked in a quiet whisper to her. She stood back and wailed loudly.

'THEY FAILED ME!' she screamed. I library lady shushed her. Alice turned and gave her a dirty look.

'UNLIKE YOU I DONT WANT TO BE A LIBRARY LADY!! I WANT TO DO SOMETING WITH MY LIFE YOU OLD HAG!' she screamed. Jasper tried to calm her down but was unsuccessful. People were all staring from up from their books. Some were snickering. 'YOU CAN ALL SNICKER AWAY! YOU'LL SEE, IM GUNNA BE BIG ONEDAY AND YOU'LL ALL KNOW MY NAME! I DONT NEED THIS STUPID SCHOOL!' Sh had now climbed onto the table. Jasper was desperately trying to pull her down and I was helping.

'Alice get down!' I said urgently and pulled at her arm.

'YOU WILL WEAR MY CLOTHES AND READ MY NAME IN MAGAZINES!' She was beyond hysterical. We were going to need tranquilisers. Jasper had enough and yanked at her arm. She fell off the table and into his arms. She started hitting him and he carried her away. I turned and apologised to everyone and started gathering up mine and Jaspers things. I hurriedly followed Jaspers footsteps out and found him cuddling a now calmer, but crying Alice. I kneeled down on the pavement so i was level with them and patted Alice's back. Jasper continued hugging her and i decided it would be better if we caught a taxi home. I called the taxi service and ordered them to our position. I sat and waited. Jasper, whilst still hugging Alice, quickly removed his glasses and handed them to me. I folded them up and hid them in his bag. The Taxi arrived and i hopped in the front and gave directions. The ride was quiet and oddly long. When we got to the apartments I paid for the taxi fare and grabbed Jasper, Mine and Alice's bags and Jasper carried Alice. We rode in the elevator until we got to the penthouse, i opened the door and we entered. Jasper placed Alice carefully on the sofa and covered her with a blanket. I went straight to the kitchen to make tea. Jasper came over and talked to me in a quiet voice.

'Call everyone and warn them what has happened, tell them not to ask her. It will only cause her into hysterics again,' I nodded and passed a mug of tea to him and he carried it carefully over to Alice. I pulled out my phone and turned it on. It beeped to indicate a new message.

'Hey Bella, i missed you today, do you want to come out again tonight?'

I wanted to feel happy but my fears for Alice were to prominent. I dialled Rosalie's number first and told her what happened. She said she knew that Alice had failed because people all over campus were talking about her spat in the library. I then went to dial Emmet's number but instead got a phone call from Edward. I nervously answered the phone.

'Hey Bella, i heard something was up with Alice. Is she okay? Her phone was off and so was Jasper's.' He said hurriedly.

'Um yeah, she isn't to good, she failed her class. She had a breakdown in the library. Jasper thinks it best if we don't mention anything to her,' I responded. He agreed and then i said i still needed to call Emmet when i heard the key in the lock turn. It was Tanya. She walked into the room and saw Alice on the couch. She hurried over and asked, quite rudely, what was wrong. Alice started crying again and Jasper shook his head and shooed her away. I cringed as i realised that meant she was coming over to talk to me.

'Is she okay?' she asked looking me in the eyes.

'Yeah, she's fine. Just don't ask were its not your business! Who gave you a key any way?' I asked purposely being spiteful.

'Edward did, he figured with the engagement and all that it would be okay,'

'Engagement?' I asked my heart breaking into a million pieces.

'We didn't want to tell anyone, but over the Christmas break we got engaged,' She held her hand out and I saw an impressive diamond on her finger. I felt my heart beat get harder and harder, like it was going to break out of my rib cage and fall onto the floor so that Tanya could stab it a million more times with a blunt knife. My breathe caught in my throat and I tried not to cry. My breathing became laboured and the room started spinning. Oh my god, I hadn't had one of these since I was six, I was having an asthma attack. Before I knew it I had blacked out.

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Im updating heaps today cos i am mega bored and enthused about writing..... so this is my big cliff hanger (which won't be that big cos ill probably update later again). I feel really bad writing this chapter for Alice, but trust me her life is going to be the best. She will get everything she wants she just has to fight for it. She kinda reminds me of me alittle bit, i often play barbie with my friends and they hate it...lol....

Anywho id like to shout out to the Cullen clan again cos you are my most faithful reader. Totally loving your reviews! Samanthalyn is also a always reader, cant wait to hear what either of you have to say. Send me an email if you have any wants for the stories path...

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