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First impressions are almost always important — they are the deciding factor on whether a connection was worth it or if it'd be a waste of time. But in true retrospect, it's the second impression that matters more than the first — it's the second impression that shows you the worth of that potential bond.

Perhaps that is why so many give second chances — as they rely too heavily on that first impression. And that's what leads to so many broken promises, broken hearts and the devastating end to that dreadful second chance. Maybe it's time to focus on that second impression — let the real persona that's hidden within the nervousness of meeting someone new disappear and make the impression clearer.

Which is why when Anna and Bella made their way into biology with Mike — who had taken the honour in leading the way — she was genuinely happy to see Edward and Jasper in the room. "Mr Molina," Mike greeted happily gaining the teacher's attention. Anna furrowed her brows as she notice Edward covering his mouth and nose, his glare focused on the twins.

"Hey, Mike. Oh, yes. Miss Swans," Mr Molina spoke noticing the twins behind Mike who made his way to his seat. "Hi. Can I have the passes?" Mr Molina asked them, the twins handed them over. "Thank you. Welcome to the class. Here. Here's your stuff, okay? And I got seats for both of you," Mr Molina rambled before looking at the two remaining seats in the room.

"You can sit there," Mr Molina pointed at Bella before pointing to the seat next to Edward who seemed to shrink in on himself with darkened eyes. "And you can sit in the back," Mr Molina told Anna who smiled happily, nudging her sister towards Edward before walking down to her own seat next to Jasper. The blond had his attention focused on Mr Molina rather than Anna as she sat down.

"All right, guys, today we are gonna be observing the behaviour of planaria aka flatworms," Mr Molina told them but Anna's focus changed as she pulled her journal out and began sketching rather than writing, she smiled softly at the rough outline of a horse. Her pencil glided across the paper delicately as her hair fell over her face like a curtain shielding her from everyone else.

Jasper had turned his attention to Anna once she began sketching — catching a glimpse of the rough sketch before her hair blocked his sight. Jasper struggled with an urge to reach out and brush her hair out of the way — desperately wanting to look into her bright blue eyes that have him convinced that the sky was covered by clouds to spare the skies jealously towards the bright blue hue of her eyes.

Anna finally snapped out of her focused drawing and leaned back in her chair, she brushed her hair behind her shoulder — tucking it behind her ear. She smiled at the drawing, her heart soaring at the detailed shading of the horse. Finally noticing Jasper's burning gaze, Anna turned to look at him — blue meets ocher in a stormy haze causing both sides to halt in the moment.

Anna was stunned to silence — a rarity for the outgoing Swan twin. The unexpected colour of his eyes sent waves of curiosity throughout Anna's mind, she wanted to dive in and learn the meaning behind the earthy pigment. Her heart was beating like a drum within her ears as she admired the blond's appearance — watching as his pained expression faltered to one of pure relaxation.

And like the fates were suddenly against her — possibly jealous of her opportunity at admiring the details of the Moon's very own angel — the bell rang pulling her from the staredown. Jasper grabbed his things and walked out of the room after Edward, leaving Anna starstruck with a strange new spark within her chest. She suddenly felt alive, every inch of her begging for him to return.

And then she came crashing into reality — "Anna!" Bella shouted with a confused expression. Anna looked up at her older sister with flushed cheeks, her heart hadn't slowed its pace with bought on a wave of anxiousness. "Are you alright?" Bella asked Anna noticing the way Anna's bright smile faded into a frown. "Uh, yeah," Anna answered before grabbing her things and following after her sister.

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Anna stood next to Bella as they stopped in the doorway of the office — Bella had explained to Anna that she wanted to change classes after her strange encounter with Edward. "There must be something open. Physics? Biochem?" Edward asked the receptionist, his back was tense knowing that Anna and Bella stood a few steps behind him.

"No, every class is full," She answered him before noticing Anna and Bella, "Just a minute, dears." Anna sighed noticing the look on Bella's face, she was genuinely hurt and offended by Edward's actions — Anna couldn't understand the problem that Edward had. But she didn't want to jump to conclusions that could upset her sister further.

"I'm afraid you'll have to stay in biology," The receptionist told him causing Edward to groan in annoyance. "Fine. Just — I'll just have to endure it," Edward told her before storming out of the room. Anna smiled at the receptionist as Bella walked off — Anna followed after her slowly knowing her older sister needed some alone time to process the situation that happened.

"Hey, Anna!" Tyler's voice caught the blonde's attention, she turned her gaze to him with a smile. "Hey Tyler, what's up?" Anna asked him as they stepped into the parking lot. Anna's eyes focused on the Cullens, they were all surrounding their cars talking — more like arguing. "I was wondering what that Journal is all about," Tyler asked her as he wrapped his arm around her shoulders.

"I just, uh..." Anna stuttered — an uncommon thing for her — before clearing her throat. "I have these random moments where a sudden thought hits me with such strength that I need to write it down, it's the same with images sometimes," Anna explained as she anxiously fiddled with her fingers. She could feel someone's gaze burning into her as she stopped by the Swan ute.

She turned her head and noticed Jasper staring at them, she swallowed carefully before smiling at him. A sudden wave of calm hit Anna which slowed down her racing heart, she closed her eyes and relished in the calmness with a soft smile. "Ready to go?" Bella asked Anna after Tyler had been pulled away by his friends.

Anna opened her eyes and looked at Bella with her bright smile, "Sure am." The Swan twins made their way into their shared ute, Bella pulling out of the parking lot and driving off down the street. Jasper watched the car disappear, a small smile still resting upon his face due to the bright smile on Anna's face — he was intrigued by her.

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Charlie had asked the twins to meet him at the local diner where everyone in the community hung out — though Bella was reluctant to have dinner in public knowing her awkward relationship with Charlie, she went for the sake of her younger sister who would be able to talk endlessly creating a peaceful atmosphere for them.

Bella and Anna sat next to each other, Charlie seated across from them. "How was school?" Charlie asked them as Anna fiddled with her pen. "School was good," Anna answered with a smile — though a far off expression rested within her eyes. "That's good," Charlie replied before they fell into a semi-awkward silence until their waitress approached them.

"I just can't get over how grown-up you both are. And so gorgeous," She told them with a kind smile causing both girls to blush at the compliment. "Hey, Bella," Waylon — a close friend of Charlie's — spoke trying to gain their attention as he looked at them. "You remember me? I played Santa one year," Waylon told them, Anna smiling kindly while Bella awkwardly leaned more into her sister.

"Yeah, Waylon, she hasn't had a Christmas here since she was four," Charlie told Waylon with a subtle eye roll. "I bet I made an impression, though, didn't I?" Waylon asked with a grin. "Of course you did," Anna told him before she shoved a potato fry into her mouth. "All right, let the girls eat their burgers, Waylon," The waitress told him.

"As soon as you're done, I will bring you your favourite. Berry cobbler, remember? Your dad still has it. Every Thursday," She explained to the twins. "Thank you. That'd be great," Anna told her before resting her head on Bella's shoulder as she put sauce onto her burger. Despite the awkward tension between Bella and Charlie, Anna felt relaxed.

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"Hey, babies. So, listen, if spring training goes well, we could be moving to Florida," Renée — the twins' mother — told them over the phone as the girls snuggled together on Bella's bed. "Please insert $1.25 for an additional three minutes," An automated voice spoke gaining the twins' confused attention. "Mom, where's your cell?" Bella asked her as she ran her fingers through Anna's hair — the action relaxed both of them.

"Okay, don't laugh. I didn't lose my power cord. It ran away. Screaming. I literally repel technology," Renée answered her causing Bella and Anna to laugh quietly knowing their mother's struggle with technology. "We miss you," Anna told Renée with a sigh. "Oh, babies, I miss you too," Renée replied with a sincere sigh.

"But tell me more about your school. Now, what are the kids like? Are there any cute guys? Are they being nice to both of you?" Renée asked with excitement. "Well, they are all very welcoming," Bella answered as the twins thought about their new friends. "Tell me all about it," Renée asked but Bella was hesitant and Anna noticed the anxious expression.

"We would love to but we have homework to do," Anna told her — Bella sent her a grateful smile knowing that Renée would accept Anna's words. "Okay. I love you both," Renée told them. "Love you too!" Both girls replied before Bella hung up the phone. "Thank you," Bella breathes out as she hugged Anna, the two girls smiling in the silence.

"What was up with Edward?" Anna asked Bella in a quiet whisper. "I don't know," Bella answered, and it was clear it was truly bothering her. "You should confront him," Anna told Bella with a smile. "You think?" Bella asked as she looked at her younger sister. "For sure," Anna answered instantly without any doubt. "All right, I will," Bella replied to her, feeling confident thanks to Anna.

Anna wished Bella goodnight before heading into her room, she walked towards her bag and pulled out her journal before letting out a sigh. Sitting down on the window seat by the window, she pulled a blanket over her and began to sketch a new drawing within the pages of her book. A quiet sigh escaped her lips at the realization that she had begun a rough sketch of Jasper.

She put her book to the side and looked out the window, she gasped quietly at the person standing on the edge of the forest looking straight at her. Within a sudden blink, he was gone leaving Anna stunned. She wasn't certain if she was seeing things or not — perhaps she was just tired which proved possible as a wave of exhaustion hit her.

She left her journal sitting on the window seat and trudged her way over to her bed, pulling the thick duvet back before climbing into the plush warmth that surrounded her as she pulled the duvet over her and curled up. She couldn't help but feel as though something was missing, the way she slept proved there was a missing puzzle piece in her life as she let her dreams take over.

Unknown to her, the person had snuck their way into her room — their focus was on Anna as she slept soundly, her quiet purr-like snores escaped her lips in a musical beat. They turned their attention to the open journal, moving the blanket slightly to see the rough sketch of them. Jasper smiled softly at the sight before sitting on the window seat — waves of calm crashing over both of them.

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Rosemary Speaks

Jasper is adorable.
But he shouldn't be taking tips from Edward.
These two will own my heart.
I didn't even need to edit these first few chapters as they are perfect in my eyes.

See you next chapter!