A/N: Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or its characters. Please Read and Review.

I bit my lower lip nervously. Today was the launch party for my new album and the place would be filled with celebrities, socialites and photographers.

I should have been used to this already. For the past year I've been performing, making appearances at events, taking pictures and signing autographs. This life is surreal and I can't help but imagine if it is a dream. One year ago on a Tuesday night, I would have been back in Forks doing homework.

I looked at myself in the mirror. I was wearing a short green cocktail dress. My brown hair was hanging down my back in soft curls. I guess I looked alright for an eighteen year old, not too innocent but not too out there like some of the other celebrities I've seen.

I just don't know why everyone treats me like I'm a little girl. I believe I'm mature enough to make my own decisions but the label won't have any of that. I guess they figure they can walk all over me because I'm just 18 and I'm too shy to say or do anything.

Even my ex boyfriend back in Forks treated me the same, even though he wasn't a high power celebrity or executive of something. He was a normal teenage boy my age but was always making decisions for me like what I should eat, where I should go, who I could and couldn't talk to. He even tried convincing me into giving it up to him, but I stood my ground for that one. I wasn't ready and he kept pressuring me so I decided to break it off with him.

I was so consumed in my thoughts that I almost didn't hear my assistant knocking at my hotel room door, telling me it was time to go down to the reception room to receive my guests. I gave myself a quick once over before heading down to the reception area.

The room had tables and chairs all over the place with the buffet section and bar nearby and half of the room was dedicated solely to the dance floor and dj who was currently playing my new cd. People were milling around, drinking and catching up with each other. I wasn't allowed anywhere near the bar since I was underage. I was only allowed in the dance floor or at the tables, it was ironic in a way because it was my party.

I went around the room, greeting guests and thanking them for coming and showing support for about an hour before I decided that I wanted to be alone so I sat down at an empty table and just watched people nearby. I was so busy and entertained watching people that I didn't notice anyone sit next to me. It wasn't until he spoke that my head snapped up and met a gorgeous pair of blue eyes.

"I-I'm sorry, what did you say?" I stuttered, this man was fine; he looked like he was in his mid to late 20's and had mature look that made him look intelligent and thoughtful.

The man chuckled and said "I said, what is a beautiful young lady such as yourself doing back here? Shouldn't you be dancing or something?"

His voice was velvety and kind, he was looking right at me meaning he was paying attention to what I was saying and not ignoring me like the older people do.

"I don't dance, I mean I do dance, well I don't dance with.." I trailed off; I was babbling like an idiot, his blue eyes were so captivating; I was losing my train of thought.

He chuckled again and said "Mind if I ask you for a dance?"

I nodded my head and let him take my hand and lead me to the dance floor. The first song was a fast one, but luckily he didn't expect me to freak or dance dirty with him. He took it easy and we danced for hours before it was the end of the party and the last song was a slow one. By that time I had built enough confidence and trust with him that I allowed him to pull me close for the dance.

A million thoughts were going through my head at the time as I was wrapped in his arms. I hadn't had this much close contact with a boy since I was in Bim and this was a man, but somehow it felt right. The smell of his cologne was enticing and during the time we spent dancing, I couldn't get enough of the scent.

All too soon, the dance was finished and people began clearing the room. The man and I walked outside to the lobby where we were all alone.

"I'm sorry, I don't think I know your name" I said, a little embarrassed for not asking for it earlier.

"Oh I'm sorry, Edward, Edward Cullen" he said

"Edward" I repeated, I liked the sound of his name, it suited him

"My name is Bella. Well my real name is Isabella Marie Swan but only my mom says when she's mad at me, everyone else calls me Bella, but I bet you knew that already" I was babbling again, blushing as I spoke.

"Well Miss Bella Swan, it was a pleasure to meet you" Edward said with a gorgeous smile that nearly made me melt. He took my hand and kissed it, making my heartbeat pick up.

"The pleasure was all mine" I managed to squeak out

Edward let out a small laugh and said "I'm sorry if I seem like I'm rushing things, but would you like to go out sometime?"

"I would love to" I said with a smile.

We exchanged numbers and he told me to call him to tell him when I would be available and where we should go. I smiled as I watched him leave; I never thought I had a happier night in my life.