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"No! Of course not!" I shouted involuntarily. Damn! I shouldn't have said no. Why oh why must you be so stupid at such times Bella! If you said yes, perhaps he would get jealous.

What can I say? I doubted Jasper never liked me in those past years. I doubted he was acting all the way whenever we were in school, faking couples. He even said so himself, and I quote, 'We are natural.'

I glared at the floor, regretting my answer. I knew the answer came out in instinct, because I never wanted Jasper to think that I had anything to do with Edward. I wanted him to know that he is all I've ever liked, fine, minus Jacob Black. Hmm, I wondered if Jacob had any grandchild left.

Someone waved his hand in front of me, "Bells, were you even listening to me?"

I snapped out of my trance of thoughts, "Er, sorry. What were you saying?"

He sighed. "I said, then why would you suggest that we should stop the whole faking couple plan?" Did he seriously not want to stop this even though he wanted to pursue Alice? Was there by any chance that deep down in his heart, there was a place for me?

I rolled my eyes. "Jasper, don't you get it? You like Alice! You're practically wooing her now. Sooner or later, she's gonna accept it. Then, you guys will get together. If we don't 'break up'", I made an air quotation, "then, there'll be hell lots of gossips around."

He muttered something under his breath, "What if I never wanted to stop acting as couples." He shook his head.

"Excuse me? What did you say?" I was damn sure I heard wrongly because the next thing he did was smiling at me, radiantly.

"Oh, Bells! Thanks! I can't imagine not having you as my best friend." I flinched. Best friend, only? Can I have more? Please? "So, we'll not be couples when we get back to school tomorrow?"

I nodded my head, not trusting myself to utter a word because I would most likely throw in a sentence or two of, "No, Jasper. I like you. Can we stop faking, but make it real?"

He gave me a hug, perhaps it'll be our last intimate moment, and I really cherished it. I took my time to memorize his intoxicating scent, how his grip on my waist felt like, how right it felt to have him in my arms, how right it was to feel his chin lying on my head. "I will definitely miss being your boyfriend."

I whispered, "Me too."

We held each other that way, none of us wanted to let go. Or was it me who didn't want to let go, and Jasper didn't want to upset me, so he let me held onto him?

Someone barged into the door, "Oh my God, sorry! Carry on please… And once again, you two look so cute together!"

I rolled my eyes, thanks Juls, for ruining my very last moment with Jasper. For after today, he would be forever Alice's. His heart would be with her. His attention would be on her. He would forget this best friend, standing right in front of him, currently. The best friend who had a crush on him, for so long, but she never realized till now.

Jasper released me, and chuckled, "No, Juls, we're not doing anything. In fact, we'll be stopping the whole faking couple thing."

I forced a smile, somehow his words stung me. He was never like this whenever any of our family found us in our lovey-dovey moment, in our own little bubble. He would always play along with the family, increasing our physical contact, instead of pushing me away.

I shook my head, Bella, you asked for it. You were the one who suggested to stop faking being couple. And now, you've got it.

True enough, I guessed being this way was much better. Being in such close proximity with him was a plain torture. My heart would thump erratically, my breath would hitch, my fingers would tremble, my legs would go jell-o, any parts of my body being in contact with him would have that tingling feeling, my lips would ache for the touch of his smooth soft lips against mine.

Cut it off, Bella. These kind of thoughts would lead you to no where. Instead, your body would long for him even more. Knowing that he would never ever return to you, why would you be thinking of such things?

I quickly dashed into study room, knowing Papa took the day off. "Papa, turn me back into a vampire. I need a hunt."

He looked at me, both worried and amused. I gave him a small smile, and he told me, "Alright. I think I need a hunt too. Would you mind if I join you?" I knew what he wanted. He wanted me to tell him what was wrong. This partner of mine for decades, centuries just knew me too well.

I nodded. Well, it's better to letting it all out, instead of keeping those feelings in the heart.

Then we ran out of the house, out into the woods, where our food lies. We let our instinct took over us, and we went to grab our own favorites. Mine was the mountain lions, while his were the elks and grizzly bears.

When the fire in our throat subsided, we stopped and sat by the river. It was a peaceful silence, not one of those awkward ones. We were perfectly content to sit by there, listening to the water lapping on the rocks occasionally.

The night was so silent, and the stars were glimmering on the dark purplish sky. I stared at the reflection of the full moon on the river…

Somehow, Papa had to break the silence, so that he could carry on with his sole purpose of coming out with me. "Do you know the population of grizzly bears is decreasing? Ian doesn't look like he has such a huge appetite, and moreover, he's the only one who needed the least blood." Yup, Ian was the odd one, he needed very little amount of animal blood to quench his thirst.

"Seriously? Poor Papa, now we might need to get out of town just to get hold of more grizzly bears." I teased him.

"I wonder what are the hunters doing with the bears. Why can't they just leave them alone." He pouted. Sigh, this Papa of mine could be quite childish if he wanted to. But usually, this side of him was only seen by me, or his dear wife, Mama Faith.

I thought for a minute, "Papa, maybe its not the hunters. I'm guessing one of the Cullen boys love your bears." An image of Emmett Cullen flashed into my mind. I grinned, definitely him. He looked like he's up to the bear challenge, having those huge muscles of his.

"I'm going to tell Carlisle to teach his son some eating manners, that is, don't be so greedy when it comes to food. Or maybe, I could finish up the grizzly bears before he does." Oh man, what have I gotten myself? A Papa who's acting like a five years old kid whose lollipops got stolen or something.

I patted his back, "I'm sure you can finish them before he does."

He smiled, then his face turned into one of seriousness. The real Papa has arrived. "So, Bella, do you want to talk about it? Whatever that is?"

Do I want to talk about it? It's just Anthony, my Papa for decades. I shared all of my secrets with him, so what's so big deal about this one. I took in a deep breath, "Papa, I think, IthinkIlikeJasper." With that super hearing of his, I was sure he knew what I was talking about.

He laughed, "That's it?"

I glared at him, "What that's it? What's so funny about it! Ugh! I shouldn't have told you. You're laughing at me."

He stopped chuckling, "No, I was laughing because it took you so long to realize. All of us knew you two like each other, or maybe, love… But both of you were so oblivious to it."

Did he say you two? I looked at him incredulously, "Papa, it's only a one-sided love, or like. It's only me."

He cupped my face, "No, Bella, listen to me. Jasper likes you too. All of us can see it. The love in his eyes."

I shook my head, "No, Papa! Jasper doesn't like me. He- He- He likes… He likes" Why was it so hard to say her name… "He likes Alice." I whispered under my breath.

"Alice? Alice who?"

"Alice Cullen. Dr. Cullen's daughter."

"No, it can't be…"

"Yes, Papa. Trust me, he confessed to me the other day, and that was when I realized I had feelings for him." I looked at the ground, glad that I wasn't a vampire. If not, I would be crying by now.

"Oh dear." He moved near me and hugged me.

I held on him for dear life, for fear that I would break down any moment. And I sure did. I was dry sobbing the whole night, while Papa was comforting me, rubbing soothing big circles on my back. Neither of us uttered a word, just a complete silence… It's our way of comforting each other. We didn't need words like, 'Don't worry'.

I think Papa turned us back into human forms, because I only knew I woke up with the sun rising, shining upon us. I was cuddled into Papa's arms. I realized I fell asleep after a long, depressing night. I looked at his watch, damn! "Papa! Wake up! We're gonna be late!" I shook his body.

He grunted, "Just a moment. I'll write us a letter if we're late."

I laughed, "Papa. Of course I can have a letter written by you, but you can't. You're a working adult! How can you excuse yourself."

His eyes opened and he shot up, "Oh dear. Let's hurry." He took my hand and started to run.

"Papa, isn't it faster if I carry you back in vampire form?" I tugged his sleeves.

"Right, you're the fastest among us."

I grinned, and soon I took off, tossing him over my shoulder in a caveman way. Hah, I'm feeling like Tarzan! So wild… So carefree… There was nothing to worry about.

In a matter of seconds, I put him down and announced, "We're home!"

He gasped for air, "Good Lord, I should've change myself into a vampire too. Now I've got a nausea feeling." He looked as though he was going to vomit right on me.

I pushed him away from me, "No Papa! Don't! If you do that, I need to bath! Eeww!"

He laughed, "Caught 'ya!"

I smacked his arms playfully, and someone opened the door. Ian pouted, "Oh, I missed it. Dad! You should've puked on her. Now, the drama ended. SO not fun!"

I shot Ian a playful glare and crossed my arms, "Oh now, you think having Papa's puke all over me is fun? You think it's funny, huh?" I inched closer and closer towards him.

He put his arms up and kneeled before me, I rolled my eyes, Drama King. He begged dramatically, with those fake tears and head banging on the floor, "Please, my Vampire Queen! Forgive me, I'm just a mere human. I promise there wouldn't be a second time."

I decided to play along, "Of course there wouldn't be a second time, cause you would be vanished from earth by the time I pierce my razor teeth through that vulnerable skin of yours, my little human friend."

He looked at Papa who was looking at him, amused, "Dad! Save me from this evil Queen please!"

"I'm sorry, did I hear the word evil?" I pointed my finger at him menacingly.

"Er… No? I said this beloved Queen. This kind Queen. This beautiful Queen. The most elegant vampire Queen on earth." He stuttered not realizing Julianna was coming behind him. Julianna winked at me then proceeded to smack Ian's head.

"So, Bella is the most elegant, the most beautiful vampire on earth, while I'm not? How nice of you." She scowled. "Perhaps, you deserve a little lesson for those compliments of yours. Those words when you assured me that I'm the most beautiful creature on earth were just lies. I can't believe it, you lied to me!" she feigned disappointment, and I swore I saw tears swelling up in her eyes.

Ian turned to her, horrified. "Oh no, baby. You know you're the prettiest of all. You're so much prettier than Belly!"

I growled, "What? I'm Belly now? I'm no more Queen vampire? I'm not the prettiest now?"

Ian looked between Julianna and I, both of us shooting dagger glares at him. Then both of us couldn't hold it any longer, we were clutching our stomach, rolling on the floor laughing.

I cleared my throat and said between giggles, "I'm going to change."

I quickly threw in a fresh pair of outfits, grabbed my backpack then went out of the room. Apparently, Papa had changed me back into human form while I was laughing, no wonder I had tears. That's why I tripped on the last step again and once again, saved the honey blonde God.

He whispered into my ears, his sweet breath fanned my hair, "Bells, Bells. What am I going to do to you? We're no more faking couples but you're still falling. How am I going to save you without having them gossiping about the possibility of us back together again?"

I rolled my eyes, "Don't save me then."

I guessed none of them anticipated me next move because they were all gaping at me in shock. "What?" I crossed my arms.

Still, silent. No response. I tapped my shoes impatiently, "Can we go on now?"

No answer. I decided to talk to Jasper. "Jazzy, Jazz, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have snapped at you like that. I guessed I'm just annoyed by how the students would react after we act as if we're no longer couples anymore. You've got Alice by your side, she'll get rid of those girls. I'm going solo, and I won't even wanna think about what the guys would do."

He looked at me in the eyes, "You know, we can still fake couples, if you want…"

I shook my head, "No, I don't want to be the one who stop the progress between you and Alice. What kind of friend would I be." I flinched inwardly.

I thought from the corner of my eyes I saw Julianna huffed in disappointment. I raised my eyebrow at her, and she shrugged.

Ian announced, "Let's go! We'll seriously be late if you two continue with your little argument."

I shook my head while Jasper glared at Ian, "We're not arguing."

Ian rolled his eyes, "Yeah, whatever, Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock."

I blushed in an instant. Hmm, Mrs. Whitlock. I can stick to that. Jasper put his arm around my shoulder, "Oh, Bells, you're blushing."

I blushed even redder if that was even possible. "No, I'm not!"

He continued teasing me, "Yes, you are. Aww, don't tell me you're blushing because Ian called you Mrs. Whitlock. Don't you like it? I know you do!"

I shook my head vigorously. He said in his southern accent, in my opinion, it was a seductive voice, "Mrs. Whitlock, would you be my wife please?"

I decided to play along. "Darling, I'm having your ring already. Look!" I showed him the silver band on my middle finger, and pointed at his too.

He gave me a dazzling crooked smile, I swear I would melt. He held my hand and kissed the silver band. Then I remembered. "Oh dear, we can't wear the similar ring. People would think we're still together even though we're not."

He scrunched up his nose in annoyance, "Ugh! But we've been wearing this for decades already, Bells. It represents us in each other's hearts."

Aww, so sweet. But he would forget me eventually when Alice accepts him as her boyfriend. I forced a smile, "Jazz, we don't need an item to represent our friendship."

Ian scowled, "Quit it. Let's move on."

That was the day we stopped acting like couples. Sure enough lots of them threw us odd glances, and even muttered something to each other when we passed by the corridors, hallways together, even though we were no longer together.

That night, I went over to my dresser and got myself two chains, a silver and a gold one. Well who would wear a gold chain with a silver band right? Just so not to stir questions about what pendant I was wearing, I chose the gold one. I slid the silver band, which I secretly had it carved with the word Jasper after school, and put on the necklace.

When Jasper realized I didn't have the ring in my middle finger, he didn't question me. But I found out that his ring was not on his middle finger after that. A few days later, a silver necklace appeared around his neck. I wondered if he was like me, wearing the ring as a necklace. I didn't question him, for I didn't want to see something which reminded him of Alice as a pendant he wore.

For the next few weeks, I couldn't help but feel as though I was the one controlling the progress between Alice and Jasper. It's like, every time if I argued with Edward, and I ignored Edward, Alice and Jasper would not be with each other. When Edward and I got closer, usually after he apologized, Alice and Jasper would get closer too. It's as though we were all pieces on a board game, and I was the one who determined the advances.

Sometimes, Edward would be tugging a strand of my hair behind my ears, or whispering by my ears, or holding my waist, or holding my arms, or pulling me close towards him, or holding my hand. All that I thought of them as friendly gestures only. However, when Edward would be doing that to me, the next day, I would find out Alice or Jasper doing it to each other too. Guess what? I would get enraged and flirted with Edward, which he happily accepted. Weird…

One day after Biology, he asked out of sudden, "Bella, would you like to go to Seattle with me on Saturday?"

"Like what? Like a date?" I joked.

He grinned, "No, not really, You can call it a date if you want, you can call it a friend's outing if you want."

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