Author's Note: Hello All! So I dont own Twilight or its characters, this is already known. But Jade and Ana are all mine hehe. SO this is just a warning. This chapter is chalk full of DRAMA!!! But what good is a story without some drama. I dont want this story to be cliche so Im sorry to anyone that was hoping that Ana and Japser, and Jade and Edward, would get together easily. But that isnt what I wanted to do. I want to show that people struggle and they fight for what they want. Anyways, hopefully everyone will Like this chapter. Sit back and relax. READ, REVIEW & ENJOY!!!!!
Chapter 25: When It Rains, It Pours.
In the history of awkward silences this one had to be at the top. The last thirty seconds have felt like an eternity as I stare around the room. Edward, Bella, and Jade stand staring at each other, not moving and barely breathing.
" Well, not that this isn't fun," I say nervously toying with my hair. " But I really have to get going, have a class in a little while."
" You know come to think of it so do I. Why don't I give you a ride," Jasper says, making a mad dash up the stairs behind me. We get half way down the hall before we stop listening for some sort of conversation to start downstairs.
" I am so glad that at this very moment I am not Jade," I say, leaning against the wall.
" Your telling me, imagine being in Edward's shoes," he whispers a small smile lighting up his face.
" Oh that would be torture," I whisper back trying to hide my laughter. In all honesty it isn't funny, this whole situation should be heartbreaking, but I cant hold in the laughter. " Okay seriously, I have to get ready, cant be late." I say turning towards my room. Jaspers warm hand catches my wrist softly and I turn to look over my shoulder at him.
" I was serious, about giving you a ride. And maybe if you aren't busy later I would like to take you out," he says, keeping his hand on my wrist.
" Take me out?" I ask dumbly, my head swarming with giddiness.
" Yes, take you out. Like on a date," he says, smiling at me broadly, his gorgeous eyes shining down at me.
" Oh, well I would love too, but I have work after my last class," I say, cursing the fact that I couldn't just call in sick.
" After work then," he says his words rushing out. I try pulling my hand away from his, doubt rushing over me. Do I really want to jump into all of this again? Am I willing to be swept away by the complication that is Jasper? Hell, Yes! A sudden feeling of warmth and self-confidence washes over me as I simply nod my head and slip into my room.
Jade's POV
I stare at Edward, my eyes going back and forth between him and Bella. I hate her. And as much as I wish that I could just punch her in the face, I can tell by my quick assessment that she is exhausted and in pain.
" You know, you should really sit down. Didn't your doctor ever tell you that it isn't exactly smart for someone in your state to travel long distances?" I ask, peering at her through speculative eyes.
" It's been a healthy pregnancy, my doctor said I would be fine," Bella says, her eyes assessing me. I roll my eyes at her as I make my way to the stairs.
" As much fun as staying down here for this reunion would be, I think I will skip it," I say, starting to walk away.
" Jade wait," Edward says, his voice sounding strained. I turn slowly towards him.
" For what?" I ask, crossing my arms across my chest. We stand in silence staring at each other, before Bella clears her throat quietly. Edward looks right at her walking towards her, and I make my escape up the stairs. I walk into my room, and hear Ana humming happily to herself. She all but breezes out of the closet a smile plastered to her face. It drops away as she looks at me.
" What happened?" she asks, looking at me worried.
" Nothing happened, nothing at all," I say, flopping down onto my bed.
" Do you want me to skip class. I can stay here with you, we can do some therapy with Ben and Jerry's mint chocolate chip ice cream, just like we used too whenever one of us had a broken heart," she says, easing her slight frame onto the corner of my bed. I think about it, and I seriously think about taking her up on the offer.
" No, you should go," I whisper out and fake a smile.
" Are you sure? I have plans for after work, but I can cancel them and we can hang out in our room and bash guys," she says looking at me worriedly.
" What plans?" I ask sitting up to look at her. I cant miss the smile that forms on her face.
" Oh well, uhm, Jasper, he uhm, kind of asked me out on a date," she answers nervously fiddling with her fingers. I punch her arm lightly.
" Hell girl. Go have fun, don't worry about me. You better fill me in on all of the details when you get back," I say, smiling at her sincerely.
" Okay. If you change your mind, call me," she says, picking up her bag. She opens the door and smiles sympathetically at me over her shoulder before she closes the door behind. I slump back against my pillows and shut my eyes tightly. At least she is happy, finally one of us gets to have what will make us happy.
I walk down the stairs searching for any sign of Edward and Bella and thank whatever holy being that may be that I don't see or hear them anywhere. I sigh heavily as I walk into the kitchen, happy that the silence is the only company I will be keeping. I pull open the door to the refrigerator and begin rummaging, in search of something edible. Someone has been slacking on the grocery store runs. I close the door looking at the list on the fridge and see that it was Emmett. Of course, as much as I love him, he slacks on just about everything. Why should grocery shopping be any different? I grumble under my breath when the sound of the front door opening catches my attention.
" Where is she?" Alice rushes in, a mixed look on her face.
" Who?" I ask, trying to keep my eyes on her as bounces around the kitchen.
" Bella," she says, and her voice is filled with icy anger.
" Oh, I don't know. I didn't stick around long enough to find out where her and Edward were going," I say, swallowing harshly against the words that are building inside of me.
" I am going to kill her. I mean I have known girls that have stooped low to get someone back, but never this and not my brother. Hell no, I wont let it happen," she says whirling around the kitchen. I have seen Alice be a lot of things, but never this angry. Never before has she been this enraged. I walk to her, putting my arms on her shaking shoulders.
" Okay Alice, slow down, and tell me what exactly you are talking about," I say, staring into her eyes, the same eyes she shares with her big brother. She takes a deep breath and looks at me.
" It's about the baby," she says, and I look at her confused.
" Is there something wrong with the baby Alice?" I ask, concern coursing through me. I may not like Bella, but the doctor in me takes over as I shake her shoulders for the answer.
" The baby is fine Jade," she says sounding frustrated, " She isn't Edward's. The baby isn't Edward's." I feel my hands slide limply down off of her arms and I look at her through hazy eyes.
Ana's POV
I sit in the sound booth, watching a newly found band work together nervously. My eyes flash to the clock for the fifth time in the last twenty minutes. I hit the intercom button and smile through the glass.
" Okay guys, seriously we can only record this song once more before our time is up for the day. It sounded good the last time around, but if you want it to be amazing, lets make this one count. This time, maybe we can pick up the speed just a little, maybe have the drums come out a little stronger," I say, letting off the button when the un-kept band nods in agreement. I lean back listening keenly to the start of the song, and I smile as I mouth the words. This band will be great, if I have any say about it. It was by pure chance that I found them. I was walking the familiar street between here and the college when I heard them playing outside of a small coffee shop. I close my eyes listening to the words and the music, the rhythm sweeping me away. I open my eyes slowly when the end of the song comes and I smile slowly.
" That was amazing you guys, seriously magic," I say smiling broadly through the glass at them. I walk out of the studio feeling as if I am floating on cloud nine. I look through the door of the building and feel my heart start slamming in my chest as I see Jasper leaning lazily against his car. His hands tucked in his jacket pocket while the breeze blows lightly at his hair. I push through the door and stop looking up at him.
" You look happy," he says, opening the door to his car for me.
" I am happy, the last recording went amazingly well," I say sliding into the seat easily. I settle in and smile as he walks around the front end of his car getting in and shutting the door behind him.
" Well, I hope that this day only keeps getting better for you," he says, pulling away from the curb and we settle into a content silence.
" So you are telling me, that Emmett seriously dressed up as a girl for a whole day his senior year and nobody caught on?" I ask, laughing loudly over dinner. Jasper's eyes sparkle with humor as he nods at my words.
" Yes," he says simply leaning back in his chair. " So, do you think you have room for dessert?"
" No I don't think it would be possible to eat another bite," I say, pushing my plate away with a groan. We sit in silence as Jasper pays the check. We walk out of the restaurant into the cool air and Jasper takes my hand linking his fingers with mine.
" So where are we going?" I ask, walking slowly.
" Somewhere special," he says as he continues walking. It isn't long before I realize that we are standing in front of my office building.
" Really? Work?" I ask, looking at him in disbelief.
" Oh come on," he says pulling me through the door. I walk slowly behind him as he leads me into one of the sounds booths that was left unlocked. " Now, I have heard you strumming your guitar so many mornings and I have heard you sing, now just do it in here."
" Are you kidding me? I cant sing in front of you," I say, shrinking into the corner of the booth nervousness taking over my body. He reaches out brushing the hair out of my face, and I feel complete ease wash over me.
" You can do this Ana," he says easily, leading me to a chair. I sit down and pick up my guitar and stare at him as he walks to the other side of the glass. He nods at me once and I take a deep breath beginning to strum the chords to a song I didn't know was in me. I close my eyes letting the music take me away, some where else, where everything was good in life. Where the girl falls in love, and is loved back. No complications, no doubts, no heartbreak. I open my eyes and smile shakily, surprised by the tears that are rolling down my cheeks. Jasper's expression is unreadable and I put my guitar down, running my hands up and down on my legs. I watch as he walks into the room a small smile on his face.
" That, was, there are no words to how beautiful that was Ana," he says, running a hand down my face.
" Thank you," I say, blushing deeply. I look up at him as he leans down kissing me softly. I feel breathless and hopeless all at once as I look into his eyes as he pulls away. " Jasper," I whisper.
" Ana, this is all so complicated. There are things you need to know," he starts and I look at him worry coursing through me.
" What do I need to know?" I ask, fear racing through me, as I think that he is about to say something about Alice.
" You will never believe me," he says, leaning away from me running his fingers through his hair.
" Try me," I say, getting to my feet to look at him. My body feels at war with itself, I know I feel anxious and scared, but a strange calm wars through me smothering everything else.
" Your scared," he says looking at me solemnly. " Your scared right now, and earlier you were incredibly nervous. I can feel what people feel Ana. I can feel it, and I can manipulate it." I stare at him for a second as his words circle in my head.
" Wait, what?" I say, backing away from him.
" I can manipulate what people feel. If they are scared I can make it go away, or I can make it ten million times worse. I can make people feel things," he says slowly, as he stares at me. All the pieces fall into place as I look at him.
" So wait. All of this time, you have known, no, you have felt what I feel for you, and you have used it?" I ask, my voice shaking with anger.
" Yes," he answers simply, hanging his head in shame.
" You felt my love for you and you used it? Why?" I ask, wrapping my arms around myself as if I can hold myself together.
" I thought that if I could manipulate what you felt for me, and use it, that Alice would see it. And then she would think twice about what she did, that she would feel some sort of remorse," he says on a shaky breath. " I was wrong though. Because Alice is in no more control for what she feels for Mike, than I am for what I feel for you."
" I cant, no, I cant do this right now," I say, backing away from him and out of the sound booth. I run through the building into the cold air, and it hits me like a wall. I shiver uncontrollably against the air as I run through the darkness all the while Jasper's words playing over and over in my head. I race up the front steps of the house and rush through the front door running head on into an un-suspecting Emmett.
" Hey, whoa, slow down, what's going on?" he asks, grabbing a hold of me as I gasp for air.
" Did you know? Of course you knew, you all knew," I say pulling myself from his hands. He stares at me blankly before my words sink in.
" Uh oh. He told you, didn't he?" he asks weakly, shuffling his feet.
" Yes he told me. Everyone knew didn't they? And no one told me. All this time I thought that I had friends here, people who would have my back, and I was wrong, so very wrong," I say, my voice raising with panic and anger.
" Ana, that isn't true. We told him to tell you. Edward, Rose, Alice, Jade," he starts rambling cursing under his breath as the last name slips from his mouth. I feel my eyes widen as I look at him.
" Jade knew?" I ask, looking at him unbelieving. Jade never keeps anything from me, and I know she wouldn't start now, not to cover for Jasper.
" Shit," he says partially under his breath as he closes his eyes. I race up the stairs and burst through the door of our bedroom. I look at Jade as she and Alice stare at me, shock on their faces.
" You knew. How long have you known?" I ask, my body vibrating with anger.
" Ana, honey, you aren't making any sense," Jade says getting up from her bed walking towards me.
" You know what I mean, about Jasper," I say, backing away from her.
" Oh, yeah. Listen Ana, I wanted to tell you, and we all pushed him to tell you. Edward told me on my birthday about everything," she says pulling her hands behind her back knowing that I don't want her touching me when I am this mad.
" Everything? What more is there?" I ask, looking between her and Alice.
" Jasper isn't the only one with a little, extra," she says walking to sit next to Alice. I stare at her waiting for someone to say something.
" I can see the future, and Edward, he can read minds," Alice says easily, unashamed of what others would find impossible to believe.
" Seriously?" I ask, looking at them like this is all some bad joke. When no smile or outburst of laughter follows I slump heavily on my bed. " It feels like I have been dropped into a real life episode of the Twilight Zone."
" Your telling me," Jade says at length and I sit up to look at her. As much as I want to be mad at her, I know that she is going through her own personal hell. And as much as we share everything, there are some things that Jade will keep to herself if she thinks that it will protect me in the long run.
" I wish someone would have told me," I say, sitting up, the last of my anger subsiding into disbelief and sadness.
" I know that you must be feeling completely blindsided right now Ana, but you have to understand. We would have told you if we could have. It wasn't our place to share. We have an understanding, all of us. That we share what we can do only when necessary and only with people that we trust," Alice says, looking at me seriously. I close my eyes on a shaky breath.
" That's understandable. I don't have to like it, but I can understand it," I say, pulling my knees to my chest wrapping my arms around legs. I lay my head on my lap and sigh. " This just makes things a million times more complicated than they already were."
" They only get worse," Jade says, her voice sounding sad and broken. I peer up at her and read her face.
" What are you talking about?" I ask, taking my time with my words. Do I really want to know? How can things possibly get worse?
" Alice saw something," she says looking at me seriously.
" Like what?" I ask, sitting up further to look at her.
" Something about Bella's baby," she says shaking with newly found anger.
" What, is the baby going to be okay?" I ask, worry coursing through me.
" The baby's going to be fine, beautiful actually. The problem is, the baby isn't Edward's," Alice says, grimacing at me. I sit in stunned silence looking at them huddled together.
" Are you serious?" I ask, and Jade nods her head sadly. " We have to tell him, he has a right to know."
" He wont believe us. Its too late now anyways, he has made his choice," Alice says, her voice sounding strangely far away.
" What do you mean he has made up his mind?" Jade and I ask together as I get up walking towards her. Her eyes have darkened and the look in them tells me she is miles away. She closes her eyes tightly and opens them looking up at me.
" They are going to get married," she says, her voice quavering, and instinctively I wrap my arm tightly around Jade.
" What? When, we have to stop it," Jade says, her voice breaking as tears soak hotly into my shirt.
" There is no time, its too late. I already said it, his mind is made up," Alice says, and my body rocks against the fury of Jade's tears. Like they say, when it rains, it pours, and it looks like the storm has just begun.