"Ok Bella, you can do this. Just breathe..."
I said softly to myself.
"Come on, you've done this before," I said fiercely to myself. "It's just like the last time. Although the one you're in love with wasn't there last time and you didn't sing in front of the entire school."
It's true: I was in love, but I didn't do a dittly damn thing about it. Some were suspicious, but they weren't sure exactly if it was true or who she was in love with.
"Dangerous vampire enemy turned true love, although he doesn't know that yet," I said to no one in particular.
That would change after tonight.
Forks High school was having a talent show, and, as it was my last year there, I felt that I should take part. Plus, it would give me a chance to tell the one I loved how I truly felt.
I was vaguely aware of the cheering crowd outside. Instead of focusing on that, I focused on Edward, and what his reaction would possibly be.
Edward had changed a lot in the past two years. He went from being a dangerous and very anti-social vampire to being a warm and very loving vampire.
Of course he was still dangerous, but he kept that under control. He has never attacked me or anyone else since the day he rescued me from James.
Suddenly the crowd outside was silent and a booming voice announced my name.
Cheers and applause erupted from the audience as I took in a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
Golden eyes followed her as she walked across the stage. Bella looked amazing tonight. Her soft brown hair cascaded over her shoulders. Her stunning midnight blue dress sparkled in the spotlight. She wore simple soft blue eye shadow, clear lip gloss, and glitter on her arms and chest. To Edward, she looked like a Goddess in human form.
I stepped in front of the mic and said, "I would like to dedicate this song to someone very important in my life. He may not know how much he means to me, but hopefully he will now. This is for you."
The lights dimmed as my music cued.
For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you Ill be forever thankful baby
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through through it all
As I sang, I looked through the auditorium for those golden eyes I loved so much. Our eyes connected as I sang stronger, never breaking the link between us.
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
Edward was completely stunned. Her voice was that of an angel and her song sent goosebumps up his arms. Never once did he break the connection.
You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you
I paused my singing to let the music play for a bit, all the while smiling at Edward. At last he understood the dedication and the loved-filled words I sang to him. I smiled as I saw him coming closer to the stage.
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
I sung the lyrics, so sure of myself that he had no problems believing the words were true and that my love was true.
You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
I bowed my head, allowing my hair to fall into my face as the crowd before me applauded and bellowed their cheers of approval for my performance. As I raised my head, I looked for one person.
Edward had made his way to the front of the auditorium, curious why she had decided to sing to him. He, the dangerous anti-social vampire and she, the clumsy beautiful human.
As my song finished, he motioned to go backstage.
Seeing his motion, I stepped off stage, to make way for the next act.
I hoped he wasn't angry with me for doing this. Now, it came time for the truth, and I grew nervous with each passing second.
"Breathe Bella, breathe," I muttered to myself, trying to calm down slightly as I walked into the backroom where Edward was waiting for me.
As I entered the room with caution, I saw Edward smiling. The most flawless human I've ever seen, he thought.
I smiled shyly, looking at him out of the corner of my eye, searching his eyes for signs of returned love.
Then I found it: the one thing I'd been looking for for years.
His golden eyes were full of love and curiosity. He extended his hand and drew me close to him.
"Why?" he asked me.
I smiled up at him.
"You believed I'm everything I am."
That must have been the answer he wanted, because he brought his lips down to mine and kissed me passionately. His kiss was soft, yet so full of love. I had dreamed of this moment for years, but the real thing was so much better.
When we broke apart, he looked deeply into my eyes. Apparently he found what he was looking for, because he kissed my hand and motioned for the door.
"We shall," I said, still smiling.
Together we walked hand-in-hand from backstage towards the back of the auditorium, only pausing once more. Next to the door stood Eric, Jess, Angela, Mike, and Jacob. Jess's assumptions correct, because she was smiling greatly. I was expecting something bad from the guys. What I got, however was a total shock.
"Take care of her, Cullen."
Eric silently nodded in agreement, while Edward smiled slightly, indicating that he would indeed care for me.
We walked together from the auditorium, not noticing that everyone happened to be staring at us. Of course they would!! Who would expect a Cullen, especially Edward to finally find a girlfriend.
We sat in the court yard on a wooden bench, enjoying each other company and the night sky.
One of his hands went around my waist as I rested my head on his strong secure shoulder.
We said no words, but enjoyed the night sky and the feeling of love surrounding us.
I'm everything I am because you loved me...