Hey everyone. It has been a while so I wanted to start off a nice, light hearted story. I hope you enjoy it, and thanks for reading!

Bella's POV

"But Alice, I don't want to go there." I insisted, the last of a thousand times. I knew I was begging to sound whiny but I was too mortified by the idea of what she was dragging me into, to care.

"Bella," She sighed, the last of a thousand times. "Please?" I knew she would have been giving me the puppy dog eyes but all my eyes could focus on were her shoes. Four inch, neon pink pumps. The sight of them was enough to make me cringe, and I wasn't even the one wearing them.

"I can't do it, Alice." I said, eyeing the shoes.

Alice let out a huff and stamped one of her feet. "I know I'm asking a lot, but Bella I can't go without you. I need you there. And, I know I sound like a five year old, but please?"

"Well that's just it," I said slowly, my eyes finally traveling back to her face. "What have I got anything to do with a party?"

Not just any party- Edward Cullen's party. The talk of the town, the highlight of the year. Just about our entire senior class was going and that was exactly why I didn't plan on going.

"Bella," I could hear Alice's tone taking on a new form. She was past begging now. Instead desperation coloured her tone. I could read it on her face like a book. She knew she wouldn't have the guts to go it alone, so I was her only option.

"This isn't just another party, I hope you realize. Everyone is going to be there. Well, really I'm just going because he is going to be there."

Jasper Hale. Alice's long time crush which she has had no luck with so far. I don't even see why she likes him. I mean, he's part of Edward's crew and people like Alice and I don't associate with people like Edward and Jasper. But despite my reasoning she still pined after him.

"Why don't you just take Rosalie then? If you want someone to go with you so bad, I'm sure she is already going." I said crossing my arms. She couldn't weasel her way out of that.

Rosalie was new to the school and had become close with Alice. I didn't know her very well be she seemed to get along well with Alice

"I could take Rosalie," She began with a dramatic sigh. "But I know that by the time we get into the door she'll find Emmett and then I'll be alone again."

"Wait, what?" She had my attention immediately. "You mean Emmett Cullen? As in Edwards older brother?" I asked, my mouth coming open. "I didn't know Rosalie hung out with those people."

"Well of course she does." Alice said with a tone that hinted at my stupidity. "She is beautiful."

Alice was right. What, with her long legs, thin frame, and flowing blonde hair, Rosalie had been a hit since day one.

"And to think I bought this dress for nothing." Alice said with a sad laugh as she ran her hands over the expensive black dress. I knew exactly what she was doing, but I was powerless against it.

"Say I was to go to this party, what would I wear?" I asked, gesturing to my current attire. Track pants with a baggy T-shirt and my hair pulled into a loose knot.

"I have something in mind." Alice said with a squeal and pulled me to my feet in a rush. "We have no time! Start working through your hair while I find your outfit, alright?" She instructed as she all but shoved me into the bathroom.

"Oh- okay." I managed to stutter before she disappeared into her house.

On the counter sat what looked to be various torture devices. Curling irons. Straighteners. Hair dryers. Hot rollers. The sight of them all made my head spin and I had no idea where to start. Well, think rationally Bella. Which one looks easiest to use? After several minutes of debating I grabbed one of the strighteners and plugged it into the wall.

When it was heated I began to run it through my hair, only burning myself twice before I had gotten the hang of it. I was actually kind of pleased with the way it was turning out.

It wasn't long before Alice returned with a garment bag, poorly hidden behind her tiny back.

"Good job with the hair." She said with a grin and yanked the plug from the wall. "Now for the dress, and please don't freak out on me."

"Why, is it bad?" I asked, panic clawing it's way up my throat. What had I gotten myself into?

"Not bad at all." She said with a grin. "I want you to keep an open mind is all."

She pulled with white bag from behind her back and pulled the zipper down with a flourish. Inside was a midnight blue dress with what looked like black tiger stripes all over. It had halter style straps and a neckline that was too daring in my opinion. The dress was beautiful, but not my kind of beautiful.

"What do you think?" Alice asked hopefully. " I've had it lying around for a while, just in case a night like this was to come along."

"It's nice, but I couldn't possibly wear something like that." I said, my cheeks turning red at the thought of stepping in front of the entire class with a neckline so low.

"Let yourself be Cinderella for a night, Bella." Alice said in a whisper and nearly pushed the dress into my chest. "I'll be back in five minutes and that better be on." Alice gave me one last menacing look before closing the bathroom door to leave me in privacy.

Here goes nothing. I slipped off the sweats and slid into the dress. It was as if it was made for my body and the neckline really wasn't so bad when I actually saw it on myself. I'd have to give Alice some more credit.

She was back moments after I had the dress on, her timing had always been great, armed with makeup, brushes, and a shoebox.

"What's in the box?" I asked, my eyes roaming over the outside looking for some kind of picture.

"You'll find out soon enough." She said and placed it on the ground before stepping over it. "By the way, that dress is perfect." She let out a dazzling smile. "Now to work on your makeup, and I think I'm going to curl your hair."

"But I straightened it." I said with a huff.

"I know, and you did a good job, but curls would go better with the look I am planning."

"Fine," I said with a sigh and slipped my eyes closed while she began to primp and prod me. It didn't seem like a long time, but soon enough she was shaking my shoulder and announcing she was finished.

I nearly gasped once I open my eyes and peered into the mirror. The Bella I knew had completely transformed into a princess. My eyes were lined neatly in black with a dusty blue shadow on top. My cheeks were the perfect shade of pink and my hair was curled in perfect ringlets.

"You like?" Alice asked, raising her eyebrows.

"I love." I said with a laugh, and tilted my head this way and that to get a better look at her makeup job.

"Now, please don't argue with me now. Without these shoes, the outfit will not work. Just put them on, will you?" She scooped up the box from the floor and popped open the lid to reveal my worst nightmare. Blue suede pumps with a white bow on the front. Cute shoes, but my eyes were glued to the large heal at the back.

"How do you expect me to walk in those?" I asked, my eyes going wide.

"You'll catch on by the end of the night. It's just like riding a bike." She said with a wink and bent down to slip them on my feet.

"There," She said when she was finished. "Try walking around."

I took a deep breath and pushed up with my legs and I thought I had kept my balance. But I was wrong. Soon my legs began to quiver, one of my ankles gave way and soon I had collapsed into Alice's arms. I so couldn't do this.

So, I hope this was good and please let me know what you thought. Thank you for reading, it means a lot to me.