Chapter 2 - Trying To Make An Impression Part 2

What Rosalie failed to realize is that her mate has decided the best thing to do is to ignore her. Of course she would be polite and talk to her, but only when necessary. Which was proven with their next two encounters.

Jasper had suggested "casually" running into Amber and seeing what happens. That led to Jasper and Rosalie walking around downtown following Amber (from a safe distance of course) as she wandered around and waiting for the perfect moment to arise. That moment was when they saw Amber headed into the direction of a popular bakery/Coffee shop. Thankfully they made it into the store before Amber could and had conveniently stood around near the front of the lobby entry way of so that Amber would have to go around them. The plan was perfect, except for one thing. Amber only really talked to Jasper. Thinking on her feet Rosalie decided to say "I'm going to go grab some coffee would you two like anything?" Amber thanked Rosalie but said that she doesn't drink coffee, then proceeded to continue her conversation with Jasper. Rosalie had no choice but to go order her coffee and listen to her mate animatedly talk to Jasper. By the time that Rosalie came back to the pair, Amber was already saying goodbye. Apparently she only came in here to use the restroom. Dejectedly Rosalie walked out the door; thankfully Jasper could send her calm and reassurances all the way home.

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The next idea came from Carlisle. He thought the best approach would be to have Amber put into a situation where she would have to talk to Rosalie more. That plan would have worked if not for the fact that Amber was going to hold firm to her ignore Rosalie plan.

That leaves Rosalie where she is now. Waiting with her father in the sere clinic. Thanks to Alice they knew that one of the students will be coming into the clinic in approximately 46 seconds with a broken finger, then after 22 minutes and 16 seconds Amber will come in to check on how the patient is recovering.

Amber knocked on the doorframe and said "hey doc, how's the patient?" Carlisle looked up from his paperwork and said "Ah, Amber what a pleasant surprise". He got up from his desk and ushered Amber into his office after shaking her hand. As she stepped into his office she realized that there was a woman sitting on his couch, but not just any woman. It was none other than Rosalie Hale. Amber politely nodded to Rosalie and turned to Carlisle "how's Sanders, is his hand ok?" Carlisle said "I'll go check on him for you". The doctor already knew that Sanders was fine and was being given a finger splint, but used it as an excuse to give Rosalie time alone with her mate. Rosalie stood up from the couch and approached her mate. She never actually realized how tall Amber was until she was advancing towards her and had to tilt her head up a bit to look into her eyes.
Rosalie could just picture it now. Sauntering up to her mate and watching as the spark lights up her eyes as they make eye contact. Seeing her mate give a smile that she hoped was reserved just for her. Under different circumstances if they had already been on a few dates. Rosalie would be able to throw her arms around her mate's neck and caress her strong shoulders and back. Play with the hair at the back of her neck. Maybe even caress that strong sharp jaw as she leans up on her tiptoes and gives her a soft loving kiss.

Rosalie is snapped out of her fantasies when her mate had taken a small step backwards to get away from her approach. That made her freeze exactly where is stood. After a few seconds of awkwardness Rosalie decides to ask "How have you been?" Her mate looks startled at the question and takes a few moments to respond with a polite "I'm fine, thanks for asking. I hope that you are doing well."

That's when Rosalie realized that she would have to keep the conversation going. She opened her mouth to speak but before she could utter a word, Amber's radio went off with a request for an updated status on the injured student. Amber said "excuse me, I have to take this, and left the room. Leaving behind a dejected Rosalie in her wake.

Rosalie's only comfort was the fact that her mate did speak to her and Rosalie didn't come across as rude or uncaring towards her mate. Which was a lot of progress and hopefully after a few more of these nice interactions she would be able to make a lot more headway with her mate. With some restored hope that things were beginning to look up. Rosalie left Carlisle's office with a bit of a spring in her step.

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It turns out that their latest meeting happened only 4 days ago, and blindsided both Rosalie and Alice.

Alice decided to get Rosalie's mind off of her troubles the best way she knew how, by shopping.

What they had no way of knowing was that Alice wasn't going to be getting a vital vision, to not go shopping.

The shopping excursion, but more importantly the sisterly bonding seemed to be exactly what Rosalie needed.

Alice and Rosalie were so wrapped up in their giggling as they walked down the street, they failed to notice Amber.

When they did notice Amber, Alice wished they hadn't. Rosalie and looked up when she sensed her mate and froze when she saw her smiling and laughing. To Rosalie she looked breathtaking. Rosalie was truly wonderstruck at the sight. That was until she noticed the person who seemed to be all over her mate. To be fair the woman wasn't technically all over Amber, but rationality and mates don't generally mix. Amber had her head thrown back and was full out laughing while the unknown harlot was grabbing her arm and laughing. Rosalie was too blinded by her emotions to make out what they were saying. What she did notice was that the home wrecker said something while giggling as she tried to get away from Amber, but what cracked her heart was seeing her mate grab another and pull them into her arms while sporting the happiest look she had yet to witness cross her loves face. As the couple laughed and excluded a happiness that Rosalie wished with every fiber of her being that she was the reason for, she could do nothing but stand and watch as with every second her heart seemed to break a little more.

Thankfully the couple didn't notice Rosalie or Alice, which wasn't surprising considering that they were too caught up with each other. After escaping without notice and a heated argument, Rosalie promised Alice that she wouldn't interfere or confront the couple, Alice took her leave.

Rosalie thinks to herself that she must be a masochist to follow the couple. They end up outside of an apartment complex with Rosalie across the street where she can see and hear everything. Though with her vampire senses she could be a mile away and accomplish that. So there she is standing on the sidewalk watching the love of her life walk another woman home. That's where Jasper finds his "twin". He doesn't say anything besides giving her all of his love and devotion he feels for her through his empathic ability. They both watch as Kathleen (the harlot has a name, who knew?) tells Amber that she had a great time. There seems to be an awkwardness where the two don't want to leave the other. Both vampires knew that they were witnessing the end of a first date and that meant that hopefully soon the end of this terrible nightmare of a night would be coming to a close, but those thoughts were dashed with what happened next. Kathleen hugged Amber and was going to head inside but before Kathleen could get any farther than a foot from Amber she was pulled back by her arm. What Amber said next will haunt Rosalie for the rest of eternity.

Amber looked Kathleen in the eyes and said "I love you Kathleen". Kathleen then launched herself at Amber and nearly shouted "I love you too". When they broke apart Kathleen asked Amber if she wanted to stay the night. Amber smiled and said "I have tomorrow off, so I would love to" and gestured for Kathleen to lead the way.

Rosalie watched in horror as Kathleen grabbed her mate's wrist and all but dragged her into the apartment complex.

Without having to say a word Jasper knew exactly what Rosalie was asking of him. And with a broken voice he whispered "yes, they really do mean it". With those words Rosalie and Jasper collapsed into each others arms as both of their hearts broke. Jasper sobbed as he shared in Rosalie's absolutely shattered heartache in a way only he could. There were times when he hated his empathic abilities, but this, this had to of been the worst.