Title: To Think or Not to Think - 253 words
Name: rainpuddle13 (rainpuddle13 at gmail dot com)
Rating: T
Characters/Ships: Jasper/Alice
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by Stephenie Meyer, various publishers including but not limited to Little, Brown Children's Books, and Summit Entertainment. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

Jasper reached out and grabbed a handful of brilliant red wildflowers that had sprouted up in the otherwise green landscape without giving it a thought. His sharp eyes darted around the clearing a second time just to be sure he'd not left any evidence of his recent meal.

He spent the long run home mulling over the subtle differences in taste between elk, deer and moose and how a nice, warm human would taste so much better. He found his wife in the dining room of the house, bridal magazines spread across the table excitedly explaining the latest trend to the long suffering Bella.

"How many times have I told you it's just more difficult when you think of humans as food," Alice muttered the moment he was in the room. Bella didn't even look up from the fabric swaths. His thoughts turned to Bella, apparently she'd gotten used to him be admonished about his wistful dietary preferences.

"Yes, dear." He moved to stand behind Alice.

"Now go play with Edward and Emmett. They said something about racing. I'm very busy…" Her voice trailed off as flowers fluttered to the table in front of her. "Jazz?"

He gave her his best grin when she turned to look up at him with wide, surprised eyes. "I brought you flowers."

"How in the world?"

"I have my ways," he said simply. "Sorry they are little worse for the wear."

"That's okay," Alice giggled, launching herself into his waiting arms. "It's the thought that counts!"