VII. Jasper Hale

Blair was sitting on her porch waiting for a certain boy with golden hair and eyes. Yesterday when she came home, since she blow dried her hair and until she fell asleep all she could think about was Jasper Hale. But even then, in her dream he was present standing so stiff as always looking down at her with his beautiful golden eyes.

This morning when she woke up, Blair wanted to look different, to look better than usual. She never cared of what male population thinks of her, but all that was before she met Jasper Hale. Blair took ten minutes longer in bathroom trying to make her face look more desirable, but all in vain as she was not as skilled with make-up as other girls.

After she whipped the paint from her face, Blair decided a simple high pony-tail would make a lot difference. Dressing as usual, she greeted Rolf with little kiss on his forehead and finally walked outside.

As she was sitting there waiting for Jasper to arrive, her earphones were set in her ears blasting all too familiar sounds. Music was one of the most important things in her life, after family and friends of course.

She connected with so many amazing people through music and it always made her feel like there's hope for anybody who feels like they don't fit in this world. As Blair started wondering what kind of music Jasper listens, black car pulled in her driveway. It's window went down, revealing beautiful boy with golden hair and eyes.

''Morning, Ma'am.'' He said as he got out of his car to greet Blair who skipped towards him and open the passenger door for her.

''Oh why thank you, kind Sir.'' She said and messed with his blonde hair, making him smile. Blair sat in passenger seat and Jasper closed her door and went back to his side, driving towards school.

''So what are you listening to?'' Jasper asked, even if he already knew. Blair smiled big smile as she cleared her throat and started singing.

''Buddy, you're a young man, hard man

Shouting in the street, gonna take on the world someday

You got blood on your face, you big disgrace

Waving your banner all over the place...'' She sang to the beat while making hand gestures and with leg tapping the floor in beat. Jasper's eyes softened at her as she was still nodding her head to the beat of drums that he could clearly hear.

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''We're a bit early.'' Jasper said as they entered school's parking lot. Blair looked outside the car window to school's entrance. They were about fifteen minutes early before first bell but there was already a lot of people on school grounds.

From the distance, Blair could easily recognise Luke having a conversation with the rest of his, now also her's friends. Blair wondered what would they have to say if they saw Jasper and her leaving the same car. Smiling at the thought and rolling her eyes, Blair looked at Forks' dark sky.

''It's alright.'' She said and turned her head towards Jasper who was already looking at her. Blair sent him small smile, Jasper smiled back at her not being sure what to do. For some reason his instincts were telling him to lean in and kiss her, but the voice of reason inside of his head was saying how it's too late for anything, they only started having a conversation yesterday.

With one nod, they both silently agreed to get out of the car. At the same time, both of their's doors opened and they got out closing them behind. Jasper, being a bit faster than her waited for her to caught up with him so they can walk to school together.

Looking around, Blair noticed few if not all eyes were on them, more importantly on her. They all were wondering why the hell the new girl was in the same car as Jasper Hale, weird, good-looking boy from junior year that was supposed to be unreachable.

''Jesus why is everybody starring?'' Blair asked out loud, unintentionally coming closer to Jasper as she felt exposed. Jasper took all he had inside of him not to put his arm around her just to prove everybody Blair's with him, but it's too early he reminded himself.

''Because you're beautiful.'' He said like it was the easiest thing in the whole world, but truth to be told it took all courage Jasper had inside of him to say that. Not that he was afraid of telling Blair that, but he didn't want to creep her out.

''Shut up.'' Blair mumbled, as she hit his shoulder playfully to distract both of them from her blushing face.

''Hey can I sit beside you on Literature?'' Blair asked out of blue. She wanted to get to know him better, and only classes they shared were Literature and History. And if she left Luke alone all hell would break loose.

''Of course.'' Jasper answered immediately wondering why is she even asking that. As speaking of Luke, Blair locked her eyes with his dark blue ones and noticed his questionable stare. Sighing she gave Jasper the look that he recognised she had to go.

Nodding his head in understanding, Jasper left her side and went towards his siblings that showed up minute after them. Blair looked as Jasper walked away then went to join Luke, Ty and Eric.

''Hey, where's Mike?'' She asked, ignoring the looks of her friends. Three boys gave her are-you-serious-now looks on which she raised a single brow.

''Where's Mike? Is that all you can say after you came to us, after leaving the car with Jasper fucking Hale? Who cares about Mike!'' Luke yelled while his arms were flying around, making him look like an idiot.

''Do you like him?'' Eric asked. Blair's eye's rolled so hard that she thought they'll fall out and roll around parking lot.

''What is it with you guys and asking me that question? I swear you are worse than girls.'' Blair shook her head as she searched her bag for familiar blue packaging. Once she found it, Blair put the cigarette in between her lips and this time actually lighting it. Breathing in smoke, she instantly felt relaxed as she blew it out.

''You're dating Jasper Hale and you smoke? Who the fuck are you?'' Luke screamed once again now feeling frustrated that he doesn't know his friend.

''We're not da-'' Blair started but realised she was just wasting her breath ''You know what, I don't have to put up with this.''

As said, Blair leaned on the brick wall next to Eric and turned all her attention on the boy who was talking with his siblings across the parking lot. She smiled at the thought of her and Jasper being together, but didn't want to fantasise about it too much in case it never happens.

''I'm so happy you decided to listen to me and give her a ride to school.'' Alice said happily as she put her palm on Jasper's shoulder. Jasper raised one of his eyebrows and looked down at his sibling with pixie haircut.

''You never said that, Alice.'' Jasper smiled at his sister whose eyes lit up.

''See you're already in better mood than most of the days.''

''For how long will this be going on?'' Asked Rosalie as Emmett put an arm around her shoulders.

''Judging by both of their thoughts, for quite some time.'' Edward said while smirking at Jasper who was leaning on his car looking at Blair from across the parking lot. He looked like lost puppy that only wanted to get back to its owner and show them love. It was quite amusing for Edward to see Jasper like this, it was rather refreshing.

''At least you could pick a human who appreciates her life. This one's poisoning her lungs with those things.'' Rosalie said as she talked about cigarette that Blair smoked. She scrunched with her nose, as she smelled the nasty cloud of smoke coming from Blair.

''Oh come on Rose don't be so dull.'' Said Emmett smiling at his wife.

''Easy for you to say, Rose. You already found your happy ending.'' Jasper said not moving his eyes from Blair who just laughed at something Tyler said.

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''-and I found this little shop in Port Angeles where I can get this one card I need.'' Luke was saying. They were on their way towards their third period. Blair was excited to see Jasper again even if she won't talk to him in History.

''Jesus Luke, I swear you are the only person who still plays with Yu-Gi-Oh cards.'' Said Blair as the pair entered their History classroom. Blair's eyes immediately shot at the back of the classroom where Jasper was sitting. Noticing her smell, Jasper looked up from his desk to Blair giving her a smile.

''You know what Blair? I'm kinda feeling this negativity from you and I'm not having it, not today.'' Blair smiled back at him, feeling her heart to quicken its peace as she waved at him and sat down next to Luke.

''Damn girl, you got it bad.'' Luke said as he shook his head at her.

''I beg your pardon?''

Mr. Harrison moved his eyes from the pair, clapping with his palms to get everyone's attention and start his lesson.

''Okay kids, today on agenda we have...''