"I promise it won't be like a regular bachelorette party. It'll be just us girls, out on the town, enjoying a few drinks…well, you'll be enjoying a few drinks…dance music…" I couldn't help but feel guilty for not wanting a bachelorette party. I was used to saying "no" to Alice, but Esme had a certain calming charm about her…I had to go.

"Alright, Esme. I'll go. You guys really don't have to do this for me." I gave her my best smile.

"Some of us didn't." I assume Rosalie was being forced to go.

"Rose…don't." I couldn't ask for a better "Mother-in-law-to-be" than Esme. Like Edward, she wanted to give me as many human experiences before I was turned after the wedding. The wedding. It was only weeks away. I still couldn't get used to the fact that I would be wearing a white dress and having people stare at me as Charlie walked me down the isle. It wasn't that I didn't want to be Mrs. Edward Cullen. No, I didn't like when all the attention was focused on me. I'd much rather elope with Edward and get married in Vegas just to keep up my end of the bargain. I did want to get him what he wanted…a wedding. But, more than that, I wanted a real honeymoon. I couldn't wait for the honeymoon.

I agreed to go shopping with Alice for an outfit to wear to the party. It wasn't as miserable as I thought it would be. The worst part was shoe shopping. I'm still not sure how I'm going to stay on both feet without spraining my ankle in the shoes Alice picked out.

So, here we were. In the bathroom getting ready for my big night out. The boys were already gone. Edward told me that he was going hunting and wished me the best of luck. He didn't think I wanted to go out. Truth is, I do. He did, however, make sure to feed me before he left. Somehow he thought the girls would for get that I need sustenance.

The dress we picked out was a purple/plum color. It had thick straps and a sweetheart neckline. There was a cluster of jewels underneath my breasts and the dress was fitted until it flowed out around my waist. I told Alice she wasn't allowed to buy me any jewelry for one night, so she let me borrow some of hers. The shoes were silver & strappy with pretty tall stiletto heals. This is going to be a dangerous night.

"I'm bringing different shoes…just in case." I told Alice.

"Oh, no! You're not backing out on me!! You look hot!" Alice was afraid I wasn't going to wear her shoes at all.

"No, no. I'll wear these shoes as long as it's what's safe for me! I don't want to be in a cast on my wedding day! I'll have enough attention being drawn to me without the humiliation of that!" I got up and walked to the closet finding some sandles…flat sandles.

When I opened the door, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror hanging on the back. I had to admit,…I looked pretty good. Alice had put big curls throughout my hair & applied…pretty heavily…some make-up. Hmm…too bad Edward left so early. I look pretty sexy.

"We better get going, Bella." Esme was calling from downstairs. "We have one stop to make before we head out of town."

I clutched the railing as I slowly walked down the stairs. Yeah, I look real sexy trying to keep my balance.

"Ohh~La~La!! Bella, you look fantastic!" I made it to the bottom of the stairs…safely. "Not, that you don't always look great." She gave me a warm smile. "Okay, Alice!! Rosalie!! Let's go!" Alice & Rose came down the stairs looking absolutely stunning. Damn Vampire perfection.

When we left the Cullen's drive we started heading into Forks.

"Where are we going? I thought we needed to go the other direction?" I questioned Rosalie (the driver).

"We have a little surprise for you." Alice patted my leg.

Surprise, indeed. We pulled up in front of Angela's house and she and Jessica came running out.

"So, let me get this straight…" I began. "Not only am I going to a club that I am way too young for. But, we're taking my equally underage friends in, as well."

"That's the plan!" Alice seemed so excited. "Before I forget. Here are your fake ID's. I had them made last week. You all still have the same names and stats…you're just a couple years older."

And, so, we set out on our drive to Seattle. Just me, the Cullens, and a couple of the only human friends I had.

The music was loud and the drinks were delicious!! Esme just kept a tab going for me, Angela & Jessica. They were pretty excited that they didn't have to buy any of their drinks. Now, I'm not much for dancing, but I had some liquid courage…and I felt invincible. My body swayed to the music as we all danced in a circle. Rosalie & Esme had fun keeping all the horny guys away from us. That must have been another deal that Edward made with them. Not to mention, we can't have Angela & Jessica hooking up when they're overage. There will be plenty of time for that when they go off to college soon.

I was feeling tipsy. Alice and I were having fun dancing on each other. Besides, her cool body felt nice in that hot club. It was past midnight and we were having the time of our lives. Being out of the house kept my worries about the wedding clear in the back of my mind…Something I've needed.