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Full summary: This starts after Edward saved Bella from James and the day before the Junior Prom in Twilight, except Bella did not break her leg. She just got a lot of cuts, bruises, and gashes. Bella loves Edward, and only a love as strong as hers could cause her pain when Edward constantly tries to protect her. Her annoyance with him might not be another bump in the road; they might not make it, even after everything they're been through together.
Other Notes: Alice and Jasper are engaged, not married. Alice, Jasper, Bella, Edward, Rosalie, and Emmett are all juniors at Forks High School.
POV: This will be written in mainly in third person. If I decide to change it, I'll be sure to note it.
Warning: There will be some sex scenes and mild language. Although I can't really avoid the language for the purpose of the story, I will warn you as to what chapter it will be in, and I will try to make it possible for you to skip that chapter if you choose to do so.
A/N: Enough with this boring-getting-started stuff. I hope you enjoy.
Prologue
"Alice, I don't understand why you are making me go to prom. What happened to being all over protective and afraid that I might die just walking down the street?" Bella whined, which got an eye-roll from Alice.
"We have to get you the PERFECT dress. No complaining," Alice retorted in her happy-go-lucky voice.
"But Alice—"
"Do you want to look nice for Edward?"
"Yes," Bella replied feebly. She knew where this was going, and she also knew that now there was no way of getting out of going shopping with Edward.
Ever since Edward brought her back safely, Alice was constantly trying to get her to put more effort into her appearance. She kept reminding Bella of her frumpy ways: always wearing ill-fitting jeans and a tee-shirt and wearing her hair in sloppy buns with no make-up.
"Well, we better get going. We have to go to the salon to remove that beehive from you head." Alice's commit made Bella frown ever so slightly as she reached up and lightly touched the bun on top of her head.
Alice grabbed Bella's warm hand and led her out of the bedroom and into the long hall of the Cullens' house.
Edward had gone off to help Esme with something. Bella was sure it was all part of Alice's plan to get her to dazzle Edward, so he would change her.
Bella didn't want to dazzle him in the way that Alice thought appropriate. She wanted Edward to change her because the light bulb finally went off in his head, not because he was tricked, but Bella knew better than to bet against Alice.
Bella sighed heavily as Alice led her to the car and sped off towards the tiny boutiques in Port Angeles.
Meanwhile in the Kitchen
"So, Eddie, you're making flowers for your girlfriend," Emmett teased, trying to start another rivalry with his brother. Instead, he received a growl as the flowers in his hands tumbled to the floor as the ribbon that he was trying to tie around it knotted together.
"Here, Edward," Esme said as she picked up the white roses swiftly and tied them into the corsage for Bella.
"Why couldn't I do that?" Edward grumbled as Esme looked at him sympathetically as she swiftly made his boutonniere to match.
"Honey, you can't do everything for her."
"I know, but this is simple. I should have been able to do it. If I couldn't do this, think about all the other things I won't be able to do for her," Edward mumbled, barely audible.
"Or what you can't do to her and with her," Emmett thought, immediately receiving a disgusted look from Edward who then sulked out of the kitchen.
A/N: So, I hope you like it. Please review, so I know what to do, to continue, etc. I have a pretty detailed idea about how this is going to go, but I'm open to any and all suggestions. If you don't feel like reviewing, I understand. I know this chapter was uneventful, but once I'm done getting the background set up and everything, it will get pretty exciting. Think, our clumsy Bella in stilettos, dancing at Junior Prom, and Edward's not there to support her…