Everyday Moments Of Perfection

A/N: *Giggles with hysterical happiness* All of you deserve far better presents than I could possibly give you virtually. But, since virtually is the only way I can play Santa and deliver pressies, all of you have a free pass to a slow dance with Jasper. :) Those of you who reviewed get Garrett, Edward and Emmett up for dances as well.

This one is just exploring the relationship between Rose, Jasper and Alice a little more, though there is a bit of AxJ in there as well.

The soft, lilting notes of recorded classical music drifted through Alice and Jasper's bedroom, and out through the open window, where the faint breeze caused the cream curtains to shiver slightly. Jasper was just sitting on the bed, taking in the music and waiting for Alice to return from Bella and Edward's cottage. She had taken the time to really show Bella how to use her closet, and Jasper found it would be better to not be in her way when she was determined to do it.

His head tilted at a slight angle as he felt an emotional disturbance in the calm ambience of the house. Carlisle and Esme were out enjoying the sunshine and as far as Jasper knew Emmett was out on a hunting trip which left only Rosalie as the cause.

He stood in a single, fluid movement, his silent footsteps carrying him downstairs.

Rosalie was sitting on the sofa, on the edge, looking and feeling distinctly forlorn, her mouth turned downwards in a slight frown and her eyes tinged with pain and sadness. Jasper frowned sympathetically and his heart went out to her. It was one of those days.

And Emmett isn't here.

Jasper felt responsible. She was his twin – that was the cover story. Yet even though there were many differences between he and Rosalie, Jasper had never disliked her. She was just…Rose. Vain, yes, but to all the family it was a strangely endearing quality of hers. All of them, Jasper included, knew and were deeply sympathetic of her dreadful past. He approached her quietly, hearing her low sobs.

She turned her head and Jasper felt the thin strand of embarrassment weave its way through her feelings. He shook his head, disbarring those feelings. She had nothing to be embarrassed about. He sat down next to her and even though she was turned away from him, one of her hands – sitting next to her on the sofa – was stretched out towards him. Jasper gave a small smile and put his own over it, sending waves of comfort to her.

She looked at him through her waves of golden hair and gave him a smile of thanks. Jasper returned it, and they just sat for a while, listening to the outdoor sounds. Jasper really thought of Rosalie as his sister, as his twin, and all that entailed. He felt responsible and protective of her, just as a brother should. Especially since he could feel emotions – he didn't like to see anyone in his family unhappy, and Rose had a more dreadful past than most.

Suddenly, Jasper heard a noise at the door and turned his head. His face lit up as he saw Alice standing there, a sympathetic smile gracing her face as she saw Rosalie looking despaired. She bounded over to her and wordlessly hugged her. Rosalie returned it with fervour and sobbed. Alice just held her, while looking over at Jasper, who nodded and comforted Rosalie with a soft touch on her back and silent waves of peace and comfort.

A while later, Emmett returned. He looked at the scene before him and his face and emotions conveyed extreme guilt that he had not been there to comfort his wife when clearly, she had needed him. Jasper put a hand on his brother's shoulder and assuaged his guilt, assuring him that he and Alice had been there for her. Emmett nodded his gratitude to Jasper, who just smiled.

Emmett held Rosalie in his arms and they just sat embracing one another. Alice took Jasper's hand and he led her around him and then into his arms. Alice clasped him to her as she could tell that Rosalie's emotions had him a little shaken up. She rubbed his back soothingly and kissed his neck.

"She'll be okay," Alice whispered into his ear. "I'm taking her shopping later."

Jasper rolled his eyes with a playful smile on his lips.

Yeah, he thought. That's Rose. A bit of shopping with her sister and she'll be fine.

That's our Rosalie. My twin sister.

I just had an urge to write a bit of Jasper and Rose bonding - since they're twins and all - with a bit of JxA fluff in the mix. Hope you guys liked it!

Raven. x