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Chapter one: Midnight

Just when you think everything couldn't go wrong, well, it usually does for me. Alice, my best friend sort of sister dragged Edward, Jasper and I out for a party she really wanted to go to. High heels and a blue dress as usual for me. Luckily, Edward, my boyfriend was there in case I tripped which I had no doubt I would in these things. The music was really loud in here that I thought I would be completely deaf by the end of the night. I honestly didn't know how the others with sensitive hearing could even handle it.

Alice had dragged Edward and Jasper over to dance with her leaving me, the spoil sport as she claimed, on my own. I glanced over towards where they were dancing thankful they hadn't forced me to dance any more. I was only human and had so much energy though it seemed they had plenty.

If I was the spoil sport then Alice was the pixie, as short as she was with short black hair which was now brushed straight. You wouldn't think she was just over a hundred years old looking at her graceful moves and beautiful pale complexion which matched the dress she wore just right. She didn't look her actual age when she was turned either, more like she just turned into a teenager or something. She could also get away with wearing high heels without falling so it was all right for her but this was so unfair because she insisted I wore them too. I was completely clumsy when it came to walking as it was.

Next to her was Jasper, her husband and the quiet one, I could tell he wasn't having as much fun as she was considering all the tasty food swirling around him as they spun occasionally. I couldn't imagine what it was like to be in his position. Luckily they had all gone to hunt before today so it was all good and golden, by golden I do mean their eye colour too. Jasper had blonde hair which was wavy but straight today along with his black suit which balanced his look out so well.

My eyes met Edward's just the once as they tried to encourage me over to join them, I would not be subjected to that again tonight though. I just watched as he perfectly swayed to the music, completely mesmerised and it was times like this that made me question how it was possible someone like him had even chosen me. Could even be real. His brown hair with hints of red in was in its usual disarray because he knew how much I loved it like that. Oh I bet he knew me too well. He was wearing a suit except he swapped the jacket for a Jean one. Honestly, if I hadn't been won over already then his dance moves would have probably convinced me like it did the girl who was approaching him. Haha.

I sat at the table wondering what to do next holding a glass of coke in my hand. The girl was actually a blonde with long hair. Slowly edging her way towards him. I sighed. She was the type of gorgeous looking girl you would expect someone as good looking as him to date but he was different. I knew that much. In more ways than one. He would hear her out and then gentlemanly let her down nicely before he would come back over here because he noticed more ladies eyeing him.

Sure enough, she spoke something to him but I didn't hear what because of the damn loud music. He looked at her sincerely as he answered her next and she nodded, leaving him to dance. He eyed around him then noticing other girls mesmerised. Not everyone was obviously but a couple of single ladies looking to have some fun tonight certainly were. My finger circled the top of the empty glass in front of me now but when I looked back Edward walked towards me as I knew he would. It was almost as if he had read my mind deciding to do what I thought he would even though I knew he couldn't. I was his one exception.

"Hmm," he murmured as he walked behind me, he started rubbing my back, "What have you been up to?"

"Just watching you and complaining about the loud music, what did you think?" I asked.

"Loud music? You should try hearing everyone's thoughts along with it."

"No thanks, the music is enough," I replied, smiling and starting to feel rather relaxed.

"And I was under the impression you were feeling lonely over here so I came to give you some extra company, what kind of boyfriend would I be otherwise?" he asked. I wonder if he realised how some dirty minded people would take that statement.

"Are you sure it is not because you're worried about more girls trying to dance with a sexy looking beast like you?" I asked, playfully teasing him.

"Ah, you noticed," he replied.

I turned to look at him. "I'm exceptionally observant tonight, couldn't you tell?"

"Aren't you always?" he asked, grinning as if an idea hit him before he pecked my cheek. Ah, I could feel my heart thumping in my chest. Something I had learnt he liked very much hearing. As he glanced at me I could feel the warmth hit my cheeks making them go red. Talk about a masochistic beast of a Lion.

"So, didn't you want to dance with the others?" I asked, trying to calm myself.

"I'd rather dance with you," he answered, leaning against the table. As if his presence wasn't enough he was smiling my favourite smile of his.

"Haven't I danced enough tonight?" I whined.

"Haven't you had enough rest or do you want to stay sitting here longer?" he asked.

"I'm well rested," I answered, rolling my eyes. "It's almost midnight though."

"Relax, we'll be back home before you or Charlie know it," he answered, immediately putting my mind at ease. It was just the way he said this and the fact I completely trusted him even though my bad luck would catch us sometime. I couldn't worry about that because the most beautiful man, inside and out, was asking for my company to dance with him.

He held out his hand, old-fashionedly, which I took into my own before glancing into his eyes as he did the same. He gently helped me to my feet and then onto the floor as I recognised the song playing as Think of Me by Mark Schultz and Rachael Lampa. It was one of my favourite songs because I could relate to it. If Edward and I ever departed, I know that song would fit how I would feel.

We swayed gently and slowly while spinning in time to the music this time. He was incredibly close to me and that was exactly how I always wanted things to be. Many songs later we were still surrounded in our little bubble in the room away from everyone else.

"So, when is your birthday?" I asked because I'd been wondering for some time now. He just smiled without giving it away. "Aww... you're not gonna tell me?"

"I'd rather you guessed," he teased.

"Just great..." I mumbled.

"Hey, at least there are only three hundred and sixty-five days in a year to choose from so it's quite limited."

I rolled my eyes. "Sounds impossible to guess."

"Well, you'll just have to let me distract the thought from your mind then," he replied though I didn't get why he wouldn't tell me when it was so we could celebrate since I had no doubt he was planning to celebrate mine. I almost shuttered at the idea.

"And how do you plan to do that?" I asked.

"You'll just have to wait and see," he answered, slightly moving himself even closer to me.

"I would like to see you try," I mumbled as his presence made me feel like melting. If he wasn't careful I would end up melting like chocolate and no matter how cold his touch was, it wasn't enough to cool me down as I would melt from the inside.

His lips moved closer slowly and carefully as I did the same. In the moment our lips touched I felt completely loved. He was gentle, calm and patient much like how he loved me. The music playing seemed to fit this moment as if he were trying to indicate something by choosing this particular moment. It was such a beautiful kiss that I didn't think I'd ever truly forget it especially when this music played. The words don't give up because you are loved spoke volumes to me. He broke the gentle kiss and I could tell he was beaming inside. As if he also wanted to burn bright like the song had just suggested.

"When darkness blinds you, I will also shine just to guide you," I told him.

"As will I for you," he replied, "Can I dedicate this song to you?"

"You already created one for me, how about it's dedicated to you instead?" I suggested.

"How about for us both?"

"Sounds good to me," I replied as we both smiled at each other.

"Because everybody wants to be loved and understood," he mumbled. I couldn't agree more with that. He was so sweet too.

"What are you both still doing here?" Alice suddenly asked. Trust her to ruin our perfect little moment.

"Oh..." Edward replied, concerned.

"What is it?" I asked, worried that he was concerned about something that had gone wrong.

"We should have left by now," Jasper explained what the other two wouldn't. I really needed to know the time.

"It's just gone past one," Alice answered, she would have to know what I wanted to know. Oh shoot, past one? I was supposed to have returned an hour ago. Charlie would be worried... and mad.

"Shoot," I said out loud, I looked around me and noticed there weren't as many at the party now.

"C'mon, let's get you out of here," Edward replied, pulling his arm around my waist as we left quietly. I couldn't tell if it was because nobody knew what to say or whether they didn't want to wake anyone up who had fallen asleep, drunk. Obviously the person who had organised the event wasn't here.

"What happened to Mike?" I whispered.

"Gone home, drunk I presume," Edward answered just as quietly, "It's just a good thing he didn't annoy you tonight otherwise I don't know what I'd have done."

"Now, now, there is no need to resort to violence," I answered as he just smiled. We exited the doors into the parking lot where the Volvo sat in all its shining glory. As we approached, a man walked past us with a smile on his face. I could only imagine why but I couldn't be bothered to.

Hope you enjoyed the first chapter... this is my long one shot story I figured I would upload anyway.

Referenced material:

"Uh Oh! We're in Trouble!" by Shampoo is the main inspiration for this story... so it's based on the song.

"Think of Me" by Mark Schultz and Rachael Lampa is the song Bella relates to first.

"You are Loved (Don't Give Up)" by Josh Groban is the song they basically dedicate to each other.