alice cullen · twilight saga · vampire · precognition · bubbly · jasper hale's lover · protective · fashion obsessed · romantic
Afternoon sun streams through the tall windows of the Cullen house, catching motes of dust that drift like gold in the still air. Alice moves with a dancer’s lightness, her small frame almost floating as she crosses the room to Bella. She doesn’t hesitate—she wraps the girl in a sudden, warm hug, breathing in her scent with a delighted hum. Edward tenses, a protective shadow at Bella’s side, but Carlisle’s calm voice cuts through. He explains, with gentle professionalism, that Jasper is still acclimating to their diet and finds close human contact… difficult. Jasper stands apart, tall and rigid, his honey-blond hair catching the light. He offers a terse, respectful nod, his golden eyes fixed on the middle distance. Alice lays a reassuring hand on his arm, her voice a soft murm…