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Synopsis: Hurt and confused, but finally healing from Edward's harsh rejection and the absence of his beautiful family, Bella is finally ready to graduate. But when a bad night at work takes a huge hit on her peace of mind, will she slip right back into her zombie body and, for the second time this year, be totally and epically shattered?

This story is set in the following:

Edward and the rest of the Cullens are gone *Gasp!*

Bella went cliff diving, Jake saved her, Alice had a vision of her cliff diving but didn't act on it or tell anyone

Jake and Bella are just friends, he has no romantic interest in her whatsoever

Bella is about to graduate

LIGHTS….CAMERA….READ!

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When I woke up, I felt odd, like something bad was going to happen. But what could be worse than a blood-thirsty vampire out to kill you? I was surprised I made it to this day.

Today was my graduation day.

I got out of bed, grabbed my bag of toiletries, and went to the bathroom to take a shower. When I got out, I went to put on the outfit I had laid out last night before I went to bed. It was a blue blouse with a black skirt that went to my knees, and a pair of black heels that looked like they were going to kill me when I walked. I was really happy to wear this. I didn't buy it, though. Last week, when I was cleaning the house, the UPS guy showed up with a box for me, and when I looked at it, it said my name but had no return address on it. When I opened it up, the clothes were inside, and there was a letter that said:

Dear Bella,

I know I'm not supposed to contact you in anyway, he made us promise, but I really couldn't help myself. I had a vision of you getting mad 'cuz you had nothing nice to wear for graduation, so I bought this for you. I know you will love it! I know you think we don't love you or care about you, but trust me when I say that we do, all of us. Well, I have to go, Jasper wants to go hunting. He says hi. Oh, and please, NO MORE CLIFF JUMPING! Yes, I saw and no, no one knows.

Love Always,

Alice

P.S. I'll be watching. Shhh, don't tell, he might rip my head off. LOL

When I was done getting dressed, I did my hair and makeup; I straightened my hair and put on brown eye shadow, black mascara. When I was just about done with that, I heard and knock on my door.

"Bells you almost done?" My dad asked. I opened the door.

"Yeah, Dad, let's go."

He gave me an odd look.

"What?"

"You look beautiful. How did you grow up so fast?"

"I didn't, you just got old."

We both laughed.

"Come on kiddo, or we're going to be late."

When we got in the car, he was quiet. I didn't know why- I guess it was because today was a special day. I smiled at the thought. Yeah, I guess it was for the both of us, his little girl was all grown up and going to college in the fall, but for me, it was the fact that Victoria hadn't killed me yet. So, I guess it was a good day after all.

When we got to the school, I got out told Charlie I would see him afterwards and went to stand in line with the rest of my class. Jessica was standing behind me.

"Oh Bella, isn't this so exciting?"

I just nodded my and smiled. She was one of the first people I met when I came to live with Charlie.

"Oh man, I so can't wait for the fall! I'll be at USC and you'll be at Washington State. You have to promise we'll keep in touch."

"Yeah Jess, of course we will."

"Yeah, and we have to hang out when we come back for the holidays."

But before I could answer her, the music stared to play telling us it was time to go to our seats.

After some boring speeches, they stared to call our names so we could come get our diplomas.

When Mr. Greene called my name, I stood up and walked to the stage. When I got up there, I could feel eyes watching me.

Not from humans or Jake's pack, but…

Vampires.

I was really freaking out. I didn't know if it was Victoria or the Cullens… or both. But, not to freak anyone else out, I just kept smiling, shook Mr. Greene's hand, and walked back to my seat. When everyone had theirs, Mr. Greene stood back up and said.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I am proud to give you the Forks High School Graduating Class of 2006!" With that we all stood up and tossed our caps into the air.

When I found Charlie he gave me a hug.

"Congratulations, Bells, I'm so proud of you! So how about we go to the Lodge for dinner?"

"Yeah that sounds great Dad."

When we got home, I went straight to my room and got into my favorite pair of PJ'S. When I was done with that, I lay on my bed and thought about what I felt earlier. Maybe I was just imagining things. Or, maybe after the package that Alice sent me, I was really just hoping they would show up after all. I decided that's what it was because Alice said they loved me and that they really cared, so I was hoping that they cared about me enough that they had to come to see me graduate.

It's been a week now, and today I had to work at the Newton's store from noon to close. I didn't mind. I liked closing with Mike. It was always fun. Well, as much fun as I could have for someone who had gone into zombie mode. Hearing Edward's voice inside my head and had a vampire set on killing me wasn't exactly pleasant. I was in the back room folding my vest and putting it away when Mike came in.

"Hey Bella, you doing anything tonight?"

"No, I'm just going to go home." I hesitated, instantly on alert. "Why, what's up?"

"Well I was just wondering if you wanted to go to Tyler's party with me tonight."

Ick.

"No thanks, maybe another time." Immediate, pre-programmed rejection response for whenever Mike decided to ask me out.

"Why do you keep doing this to me?" He groaned.

"Doing what?"

Damn you, Mike Newton, don't you dare guilt me into this…

"You know, the flirting. If you want me so bad, you could of just said so."

"I don't know what you're talking about Mike, but if you don't mind, I have to get going." I didn't know want he was talking about, but I had a feeling this was going to get a lot worse. I stepped to the side to go around him when he put his arm in the way, bracing it on the self.

"Oh you know what I'm talking about. Come on, Bella, you know you want me."

"You're delusional!" I spat.

That's when he grabbed me and held me to the self. I was really scared now.

"Mike, I don't want you, please, just let me go!" I was close to tears now.

"Yes, sweetheart, you do."

Before I could say anything he was kissing me. I tried to get him off of me, but he was too strong for my fragile arms. When I tried to scream for help, I guess I pissed him of 'cuz he hit me and pushed me to the floor. Before I knew what was happening, Mike was on top of me.

I tried to fight him but I couldn't.

Screaming all the while, I was living in one of my worst nightmares.

Finally, after what had seemed like endless hours of torture, he rose, relieving me of his weight. I was having difficulty with breathing.

"Listen here, bitch," He breathed, eyes crazy in some sick, twisted kind of excitement. "If I get wind of you telling anyone about what just happened, I'll kill you. Actually, maybe I'll fuck you again first, and then I'll kill you. And then I'll kill Charlie, and all of your friends, and your mother as well. So, if you know what's good for you, you'll keep your mouth shut. Are we clear?"

I couldn't move to respond.

"I SAID, ARE WE CLEAR?" He roared.

I nodded my head briskly.

"Good." He smiled and turned towards the door.

"Wait. I forgot something." He murmured to himself.

He turned back to me and grinned.

"By the way, in case you were wondering, you're a really lousy lay."

And with that, he stepped out the door, hands in his pocket, whistling as he went.