Part 8

we spend an hour working our way through the algebraic terms. i finally give in and offer Jasper a bowl of Haagen Daaz. "mind you, you won't get ice cream everytime you come here." "thats fine by me."

the next half hour is decicated to trying to get Jasper (the dog) to befriend Jasper (the vamp). for this, pieces of Beggin' Strips (foul pieces of artificial meat that my dog enjoys) ae tossed to Jasper to distract him as my bloodless friend tries to stroke him. after a while, Jasper is stuffed with treats. he is now mildy more tolerant towards Jasper (the vamp).

"gosh im sleepy. you should go home. mom and dad'll be home, so i won't be alone."

"well if you're sure. see you later."

and then he disappears.

dumb vampire.

-- End of one episode but i want to make the next episode in the same post please --

"okaye Jess, see you at next training!" i wave after Jess. man that was one good training. i reflect happily on the PB i ran.

WHAM. i feel myself slam into something rock hard. i crumple to the ground, ready to hurl abuse at the cause of my fall. "damn you why don't you...oh, hello Jasper." i rub my butt as he helps me up.

"my gosh you take forever to come out of your school i've been waiting here for ages. what do you do, wave and say goodbye to every person present before you depart the spec stand?" he sniffs the air. "you stink, you know." he adds as an afterthought.

"why THANK YOU! so. did you come all the way just to tell me i stink, or is there a more pressing issue to be discussed?" i retort.

"okay you are not going to believe this. USAIN BOLT IS BUILDING A SPORTS STADIUM IN ALASKA! its the ultimate stadium. 400m track, jump pits, the works! and the best part! Carlisle got us all tickets to go to its inaugural track meet!"

i lose it. "OHMYGOSHYOUGOTTICKETS?! this rocks! i can go too? great! when?"

"its in a couple of days. we got our flight booked for tomorrow so you better get packing today."

reality sets in. "wait...Alaska? isn't it like, cold there? like, snow?" he grins. "brilliant deduction Joy. yes, it does snow in Alaska. but don't worry. Alice forsaw this problem. she has winter clothes for you."

"okay! quick, i need to go home NOW. i need to ask mom if i can go!"

*the next day.....
mom was perfect. she didn't trust me in a different continent so she decided the whole family could use a vacation. however, she couldn't get tickets and hotels so my family would arrive in Alaska in about four days time. she decided Mr and Mrs Cullen were capable of being responsible for my safety for 4 days. im elated. Rosalie helped me pack ("Joy you cannot just have chips and track shoes in your suitcase. you need clothes!"). now im at the airport.

"okay sweetheart, see you in a week. have fun!" mom and dad hug me. thankfully, there is minimal fuss.

we board the plane. Carlisle takes charge. "Joy, you get the window seat..." ALL RIGHT! "Jasper, to her right. Alice, the seat beside Jasper, so you can get up and walk around if you want. Emmett, Rose and Edward, these seats behind them. Esme and i couldn't get seats here, we'll be on sitting in that row. questions? no? excellent."

we quickly settle into our seats. the plane takes off and im thrown back into my seat. the moment the seatbelt light is turned off, Alice springs out of her seat and saunters along the aisle. that girl is so hyper. she was jiggling in her seat throughout take off. the flight will take hours, but i am prepared! i pull a story book out of my backpack and start to read.

i've read about 3 words when i feel someone kick the back of my seat. i flick around. "Emmett! don't kick!" "gee sorry. im bored." "lucky for you i was prepared for this as well. here, educate yourself." i thrust another book in his hand: Thermodynamics.

"aww Joy! i've learnt Thermodynamics every year for nearly 90 years. ooh is that Harry Potter? i'll swap you!"

"no. just read Emmett." i turn back around. instantly i feel another kick to my seat. "EMMETT! what NOW?" i roar. "i have an idea! lets play a GAME!" "FINE. as long as you quit kicking. what game?" "truth or dare." "what a retarded game. but fine. just to humour you. i'll start."

"okay Emmett. truth or dare?"

"hmmm...truth."

think Joy think! wait! thats IT!

CLIFFHANGER! THE END! for now.....suggestions for the truth question perhaps?