Hey Guys!!! Chelsea here :D

I know it's been a while since I've written for fanfiction but I've truly been busy with school and such. I realised a few days ago however, that I love writing too much to put it on hold. OH GOOD NEWS!!!

MY BOOK IS CURRENTLY BEING PUBLISHED!! A worldwide release will occur in a few months so I'll keep all of you updated (as long as you are interested). Thanks for always supporting me and my writing guys and I love you all! Now onto the story....

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Summary:

Bella Swan has been best friends with Edward Cullen since they were both in diapers. They grew up together and with that growth, eventually blossomed love...on Bella's part that is. On the night of the two friends' high school graduation party, Bella confesses her love to Edward but he can't come to terms with her love. Dejected, Bella pushes away from her old best friend and eventually moves away, causing Edward to reconsider who truly means the most to him.

Chapter 1

I stared at my reflection in the mirror and sighed uncontentedly. I was just so plain; dull brown eyes, stringy hair that fell in waves to my waist and generally small lips. Even my name did me no justice-Bella Swan-you don't get more boring than that. There was honestly nothing about me that was memorable nor could place a hold over anyone. I frowned further, wondering how Alice would ever be able to transform me into anything beautiful in time for our grad dance this evening, and furthermore, for her brother Edward Cullen. I felt my cheeks fill with heat at the mere thought of his name. God, I was pathetic.

Edward Cullen and I had been best friends since...well forever. Our parents had been friends as teenagers and so, we had known each other since birth. Edward and I had gone to all the same schools and were best friends according to every definition or notion ever written out there. We told each other everything. Well not everything, I thought to myself quickly. The truth was, ever since middle school, I realised that I was irrevocably in love with my best friend.

It all started in grade seven, when Edward had come bounding into my house, a smile plastered on his gorgeous face. He was so happy because he had finally had the guts to ask out this girl he had had a crush on since the beginning of the year, and was ecstatic to find that she had liked him too. I knew I should have felt happy for my friend but the feeling felt next to impossible. So I forced a smile and said congrats but my heart seemed to be constricted within my chest. It was then I knew, that I was jealous of the girl who had such a hold over my Edward. With the passing years, my love for my best friend only continued to grow, until I could bear it no longer. I had to tell him how I felt. Which was exactly why I needed his sister Alice-she could work wonders with clothes and makeup; hence she was the only one who could help me look beautiful for when I told Edward I loved him tonight.

As if on que, my door suddenly burst open, instantly pulling me out of my reserve. I became amused as I watched my other best friend, Alice, walk into my room with a carrying bag full to the brim with unknown beauty supplies. I felt my mood dampen immediately- I was scared and with good reason too; Alice was an unstoppable force of nature. Noticing my horror-stricken expression, she chuckled melodically as she gave me a tight hug.

"Hey Bella", my pixie of a friend practically sang. Like her brother, Alice was undeniably gorgeous-she was a perfect little thing; possessing a body any runway model would die to have themselves. She was one of the most popular ones at our school-especially with the guys. I had never figured out how we'd become so close.

"Wow Ali, you leave anything on the store shelves?" I muttered as I eyed her bag suspiciously. I had to keep back a smile as I realised Alice looked truly insulted that I'd questioned her concern for helping me.

"Bella" Alice said warningly. "I thought you wanted to look your best for Edward too? Fine then, I'll just be on my way..."

"Alice wait!" I pleaded as I blushed furiously. Alice was not kept in the dark when it came to my obsession with her brother. In fact, she was my inside man...er woman. For years she had tried to find out if her brother liked me back but had always come up empty-handed. So now, she was always focused on trying to make me impressive looking so I could catch her brother's eye. It usually worked, until another girl came along who wasn't Edward's best friend of 18 years.

Alice turned towards me, a smile playing on her lips. "Bella, I'd never leave you hanging, especially when it comes to something this important!!!" she said, and with that, she helped me into my grad dress and began working on my hair.

I barely noticed as Alice twisted and pulled on my hair, for I was in my happy place, with Edward-not as my best friend but as so much more.

Okaie, I know that chapter was boring, but I needed a scene setter! Plz drop a review so I know if to continue this or not. Next scene is the grad party and Bella's confession to Edward...or planned confession....stay tuned to find out! Luv ya all 3