Everyday Moments of Perfection

A/N: *Gasps for air* Oh my Jasper! You guys absolutely astound me. The response to the last chapter was amazing. I love each and every one of you.

Anyway, this one was going to be one that anna suggested she wanted to see, but I had to post this one first. I did this, for all intents and purposes, for my English exam yesterday. Only it was Edward and Bella. And I changed their descriptions a little in case anyone thought they recognised the characters from Twilight. :) Also, the middle is completely changed. In the exam, Edward and Bella went out for dinner, but obviously that wouldn't be a good thing for two vampires to do. Hehe... ;)

So, here's Jasper and Alice's version of "Dancing in the Moonlight" – which was the title I had to use in the exam. Oh, and the song in the middle-ish and at the end is "Dancing in the Moonlight" by Toploader. I disclaim it, yadda, yadda, yadda…

Alice laughed. The short, sharp tinkling sound stopped Jasper in his tracks, his fingers slipping from the ivory keys, halting their melody. He turned to view Alice's profile. She lay on the black, leather sofa behind his, arms draped over the sides, legs crossed. Jasper stared at her, puzzled.

"What amuses you so?"

Alice's face was still tilted upwards in a smile, a glowing remnant of her laugh. She stood, gliding over to Jasper in one, swift, movement. Alice placed her arms around him as he sat at the piano, and kissed his neck softly. "You," Alice whispered.

Jasper turned in a single, fluid motion, placing Alice on his lap and wrapping his arms around her back, pulling her closer to him. "Why do I amuse you?" he asked, almost purring.

Alice laughed a little, putting her hand over her mouth and looked at Jasper, her eyes shining. "You make faces when you play the piano."

Jasper looked a little embarrassed, and turned his head slightly, but Alice's face fell and with a single finger, she turned his face back to face hers. His eyes looked at her, searching her emotions. "I think it's sweet," Alice proclaimed, and Jasper's embarrassment disappeared in an instant. He pulled her to him, breathing in her disarming scent, losing himself in it for a moment. She smelled like cinnamon and rose petals. He murmured slightly, his words unintelligible.

Alice lifted her head and looked at Jasper questioningly. "What was that anyway? I think I recognised it from somewhere…?" she said, referring to the song Jasper had formerly been playing on the piano.

Jasper's lip twitched slightly in a smile. "It's an old song by a band called Toploader."

Alice's eyes lit up with recognition. "'Dancing in the Moonlight'. That's it. How does it go again?" she asked, looking at Jasper, who put his head on her shoulder and began to hum the tune in his deep, bass voice. Alice could feel the vibrations thrumming through his chest. She joined in, singing in her higher soprano voice, quietly into Jasper's shoulder.

"We get it on most every night…when the moon is big and bright; it's a supernatural delight…"

Jasper laughed and joined in with the words, "Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight…."

Alice giggled and Jasper couldn't contain his laughter either. He kissed her on the cheek. "Very appropriate for what I have planned for us tonight."

"Which part?" Alice asked, lifting a perfectly sculpted eyebrow.

Jasper grinned wryly, "That's for me to know and you to find out."

~oOo~

At noon, Alice heard Jasper shuffling around in the library. She decided to go up and see if he wanted to go out on a hunt. She was thirsty, so Alice assumed Jasper was too, as the last time he had eaten was the same as the last time she had eaten. She turned the corner and put her hand to the doorknob; she was about to turn it when she heard voices from inside.

Alice's keen vampire hearing distinguished the two voices as Jasper and Esme.

She had obviously come at the end of a conversation. Jasper's bass voice spoke, and Alice could hear the smile in his voice. "Is that all set up for tonight?"

Esme's musical laughter rang out and she replied, "Yes. Oh, Jasper, it's absolutely beautiful. She will love it. You would make a wonderful designer, you know."

Jasper chuckled. "Alice is my inspiration. I doubt I would be of any use to anyone else in that particular matter."

Alice's eyebrows creased in confusion. What were they talking about? She itched to look forward into the future, but she held back that impulse. Jasper had obviously gone to great lengths with whatever he was planning tonight, even getting Esme in on the act. Alice wasn't going to ruin it for him. Smiling, she retreated from the door into an adjoining room, just in time as it opened and Esme swept past. Alice emerged from the room she had been hiding in and knocked softly on the door.

Jasper opened it, and instinctively lit up when his eyes fell on Alice. She smiled, showing little dimples in her cheeks, and stroked Jasper's face without a word. She turned and went back down the stairs, leaving Jasper in pleasant bewilderment.

~oOo~

It was dark outside. The stars were twinkling knowingly above the city of Forks. Alice giggled as Jasper led her through the Cullen house, his hands over her eyes to stop her peeking. He laughed and Alice felt the temperature on her skin decrease slightly. They were outside. Alice felt his chest against her back, as his hands slowly uncovered her eyes, but he whispered in her ear. "Keep your eyes closed."

Alice sighed, but nodded. "Okay."

Jasper smiled at Alice's impatience. It was so cute.

Alice heard Jasper's shuffling and suddenly she heard faint strains of familiar music drift over to her ears. She smiled as she recognised the introduction to 'Dancing in the Moonlight'. She felt Jasper's lips at her neck, mumbling, "You can open your eyes now."

Eagerly, Alice complied. She gasped, astounded. The garden had changed completely. Alice recognised touches of Esme's work, but most of it was clearly Jasper's personality. This was what they had been speaking about earlier. Alice smiled, seeing the fireflies dancing around the green bushes, lending soft touches of light to the place, without being overbearing. She saw the garden path end in a small wooden structure, twisting upward to the sky like a white fairy-tale castle. It was twisted with pale lilac lilies and chrysanthemums and it was absolutely stunning.

Jasper stood behind Alice, nervously waiting for her verdict. Alice turned and Jasper saw the smile lighting up her face, and felt the pleasure and astonishment in her emotions. She threw her arms around him and cried, "Jasper, it's absolutely wonderful! Thank you."

He smiled, and held out a single hand to Alice. "Care to dance?"

Alice beamed, taking his outstretched hand as he led her into the middle of the small structure, where she spotted the small stereo that was the source of their music.

She held his hand as their fingers intertwined, her other hand on his shoulder and his other hand wrapped around her back. She laid her head against his chest as they slowly revolved to the music. Jasper smiled as the chorus started and pointed at the sky. Alice looked up to see the silver moon glowing at them. She looked back at him, humming, "Dancin' in the moonlight…"

Jasper kissed the top of her head and they swayed, the comforting humming of the fireflies encasing them in their own, private bubble.

Aw. So, yeah. That was pretty much what I did for my exam, though I can't remember it word for word. I sure hope I passed though. Hehe. Anyway, if you guys want something a little random and funny to read, g'ahead and check out my little oneshot "Mood Swings". It's just a little piece of Bella's pregnancy - if it had been normal and without all the "Oh gawd, the pain, the pain!!!!" etc. :)

Anyway, much love to you all!

Raven. x