There's a thousand ways for things to fall apart
But it's no one's fault
No it's not my fault

Maybe all the plans we made would not

work out
But I have no doubt even though it's hard to see
I've got faith in us and I believe in you and me

So hold on to me tight
Hold on, I promise it'll be alright
Cause it's you and me together
And baby all we've got is time
So hold on to me, hold on to me tonight

Hold On- Michael Buble

"There's something I need to ask you Piper," Emmett looked dead serious as we sat in my living room after school. Emmett's was supposedly on a tiny break from school for something, in case my parents bought it.

Speaking of Emmett and my family, after they had made their appearance back in Forks both of them were every wary of it. After some family discussions and even a discussion between him and my parents-which I still, to this day, do not know what happened- it was resolved.

In other news a clear line has been drawn in the 'Normals.' On one side was, Bella, Edward, Alice, me, Angela and Ben, on the other side were well everyone else. Mike kind of wavered a bit but he didn't seem to be able to get over the whole Edward/Bella thing. On the flip side of the coin none, and I mean absolutely none of the wolves will even talk to me or Bella, it's been hard on me and extremely hard on Bella with Jacob.

"You're not going to ask me to marry you are you?" I joked in relation to Edward asking Bella. I saw a frown go to his lips and my eyes widened, "Oh my god were you!"

Quickly a huge smile broke over his features, "No."

"Not funny," I playfully glared.

"Would it really be that bad?" He frowned.

"No, it's just that's not something I would want to do yet." I leaned into his chest and his arm wrapped around my shoulders. "So what did you need to ask?"

"Well I was just wondering if you've decided where you're going yet." He shrugged

"Well I'm thinking about either, Tufts, U of Penn, or there's Cornell," I looked up at him smirking.

"I'm thinking that Massachusetts wouldn't be so bad," he shrugged.

"Ever been there?" I asked since he had a pretty vast knowledge about the colleges but nothing compared to Carlisle who'd helped be immensely with the decision, helping to narrow it down.

"Not there specifically but I've passed through. It's a nice place." Nodding I turned my attention back to the TV

"Unlike there," I pointed out the story of five missing people in Seattle.

"Yeah," He muttered and pulled me closer.

Looking up at him curiously I saw him watching intently, "do you know what's happening?"

"Yes," he replied and I motioned for him to go on. He let out a small sigh, "It seems like we have company."

"Vampires are doing that?" I whispered pointing and he nodded.

"We've been watching it since it started. All signs point to a newborn. It's not really our problem but it's so close to here that we're being careful."

"Dinner!" Mom called, "are you staying Emmett?" She asked just like every time he visited.

"No thank you Mrs. Worthington, I've got to head home." He said smiling down at me. "I'll see you tonight," he whispered kissing my cheek.

"See you then," I breathed closing my eyes for a second taking in his scent. He gave a little wave from the door and then walked out.

I waited for his Jeep to start before getting up and walking into the dining room. It smelled like it was fish tacos tonight, which I was happy for.

"So I'm guessing you both have heard about the recent attacks in Seattle?" Dad asked starting dinner conversation as I piled up my wonderful little wraps of delight.

"Yeah it's horrible," Mom shook her head. "I'm glad we moved here."

Just like that both of their eyes flicked to me and I just shrugged and took a huge bite of my taco. I'm not going to say I totally got over the attack but I was a lot better. Whenever I saw the scars I wasn't disgusted with myself. Or whenever a guy touched my shoulder I didn't start having a panic attack like I had when I first moved here. Emmett had healed me.

Though I'm not saying that Forks was exactly safe…

"Yeah the rain is fantastic," I nodded my mouth still full causing my Dad to laugh and my mom to give me a 'look' but it turned into a laugh as I gave a foodie smile.

"So have you decided on where you're going yet?" Mom asked once I had swallowed.

"Actually Emmett and I were just discussing that and I think I'm choosing Tufts."

"How far is that from Dartmouth?" Dad asked.

"Umm about 2 hours I'm guessing," I shrugged.

"Well that's good," Mom smiled and I rolled my eyes before taking another bite.

oOo

I twirled down the hallway in Forks High School, it wasn't as graceful as Alice, who chimed out a laugh at me as we walked to Lunch, but the excitement of the end of school was creeping up on me. Reminders were everywhere about yearbooks, class rings, graduation gowns, hats, and tassels but I had no need for them already having taken care of all of it. This coming weekend was prom and I already had my dress and shoes set out.

"You seem to have caught the bug," Angela laughed as Alice and I sat down beside her and Ben.

"Isn't it kind of hard not to," I smiled, "Have you sent out your announcements?"

"I'm still working on hand addressing every single one," she sighed.

"I'll help," I smiled as Edward and Bella walked in and sat down beside Alice on the other side.

"That's so nice of you." Angela looked like the world was lifted off her shoulders.

"What is?" Bella inquired.

"Pipers going to help address all my announcements."

"I could help too, if you don't mine my awful handwriting."

"Thank you so much. Where do you guys want to do it?"

"Your house is fine for me," I shrugged.

"As long as it's not mine, I'm sick of mine. Charlie un-grounded me last night." Bella grinned.

"Really? I thought you said you were in for life." Angela said.

"I'm more surprised that you are. I was sure I would at least have finished high school before he set me free."

"We'll have to go out to celebrate!" I smiled.

"You have no idea how good that sounds."

"What should we do?" Alice asked, the thought her eyes lighting up.

"Whatever you're thinking, Alice, I doubt I'm that free," Bella said catching the same thing.

"Free is free, right?" she insisted.

"I'm sure I still have some boundaries, like the continental U.S., for example." Bella said.

Angela and Ben took it as a joke laughing along with me but Alice looked let down.

"So what are we doing tonight?" she continued.

"Nothing," Bella said and we both frowned. "Look, let's give it a couple days to make sure he wasn't joking. It's a school night, anyway."

"We'll celebrate this weekend, then." I declared excited.

"Sure," Bella nodded and instantly Angela, Alice and I started brainstorming on what to do.

"We can't forget Hoquiam," I added and they nodded and Ben decided to join in setting down his comic book.

I felt my phone buzz in my pocket and looked down seeing a text from Emmett. I couldn't help the smile as I started replying.

"Alice? Alice!" Angela was waving her hand in front of Alice's face, but it was useless she was having a vision. Edward and I let out a laugh but while his was natural and relaxed mine sounded a bit forced. She jumped suddenly coming back to present time.

"Is it naptime already, Alice?" Edward teased.

"Sorry, I was daydreaming, I guess." She gave a small smile.

"Daydreaming is better than facing two more hours of school," Ben groaned slightly.

Alice seemed a bit too enthusiastic to get back into the conversation as she glanced at Edward.

'What just happened?' I asked him, 'what's going to happen? Is it bad?'

He totally ignored me and I glared slightly before rolling my eyes and joining back up with the conversation.

On our way back to class after lunch Alice was far too quiet, thinking. "Alice what did you see?" I breathed too softly for anyone but her to hear.

"I can't tell you," she frowned.

"Alice," I groaned and she just shook her head, "fine."

oOo

At the end of school I set off towards home leaving Alice waiting in Edward's car.

"I'm home!" I called to my hopefully waiting parents but the house was silent. Biting my lip I headed up to my room. Flipping on the light I let out a small yelp when I saw a figured lounging back on my bed.

"I really wish you wouldn't do that," I glared to a chuckling Emmett. "How long have you been here?"

"Oh about 3 minutes."

"So you don't know where my parents are?" I questioned.

"Alice said that they were going up to Port Angeles for something."

"Oh alright." I nodded and then flipped open my laptop to do some homework. "I'm guessing she told you about the vision she had."

"Yup," he nodded.

"So have you guys made any plans?" I turned to him, trying to trick the information out of him.

He gave me a confused look, "Uh, yeah, that's actually something I need to talk to you about."

"Ok," I nodded realizing that it might have worked.

"I didn't expect you to be so, alright, with this." He moved to the end of the bed turning my desk chair to face him, "so…you understand what's going to happen."

"Of course," I tried to sound sure as he looked me in the eye. He held the contact and slowly one of his eyebrows came up and I just let out a sigh realizing that he knew I had no idea.

"You can't trick me Piper," He smirked.

"I have plenty of times before," I smiled and he just chuckled before glancing over at my red prom dress.

"I'm not going to be able to go with you," He sighed and all emotion left my face as my shoulders slumped.

"You can't go to my senior prom with me…"

"No," He shook his head looking into my eyes. He knew how important this was to me, "It's when this thing is going to happen."

"What is this thing," I growled angry that it was interfering in my plans.

"I don't want to tell you."

"Well to bad."

"Piper…" He warned.

"Emmett…" I looked expectantly at him.

"It's Victoria…Alice saw her running around the ravine." All my anger or frustration crashed to the ground and shattered. "We're going to try and catch her."

"A-alright," I nodded.

"I will not let her get anywhere near you," He took my face looking into my eyes.

"And you'll be careful…I know how you can get…you'll think things through?"

"Yes Pip," He nodded and leaned forward pecking my lips.

oOo

I slipped into my tea-length, bright red, soft tulle dress. Through-out the skirt the tulle had varied lengths, around the waist with a black satin sash. The bodice was kind of strapless but had two strips of tulle coming up and over my shoulders like straps. Slipping into some black pumps and black dangly earrings, I had already done my hair into a sleek side bun, and my make up pretty simple with a soft charcoal over my eyes and natural color on my lips.

"Oh you look beautiful," Mom gushed walking up behind me in the mirror.

"Thank you," I murmured handing her my now signature thimble and acorn necklace as I slipped on my bear ring.

"Sweetie I know you're sad that Emmett couldn't be here but at least try to enjoy it."

"I will," I gave a weak smile.

oOo

"Would you like to dance?" Ben asked as a slow song came on.

"What about Angela?" I raised my eyebrows.

"She said her feet hurt and that I should come ask you," He gave a shy smile.

"Oh well thank you but you really don't have to," I smiled but he kept his hand out. "Thank you," I nodded and stood with him leading me out onto the floor.

"It seems like something is on your mind," Ben asked in concern.

"I'm just a little worried about something."

"Anything I can help with?"

"Not really, I just need to wait and see how it works out."

"Well I think it might be getting better," He smiled and stopped dancing and just turned me around where a sharply dressed Emmett stood.

"Thanks Ben," Emmett gave a friendly smile which seemed to surprise him but he gave a little nod and walked away.

"What are you doing here?" I whispered a little worried.

"I wanted to come dance with my girlfriend."

"But what about…"

"Umm…well…she got away." I looked up in his eyes and noticed a little guilt.

"What happened."

"Nothing," he looked away and I just decided to put it off until after the dance.

"Thank you for coming," I smiled as he leaned down kissing my forehead.