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Chapter Two: Dancing in the Dark

A couple of minutes later, we were able to enter the club. The inside was huge. Along one wall was a long bar. Across from that was a stage, where a D.J. booth was stationed. It looked like there was also room for live bands to play and some of the typical equipment was clustered against the wall. In the back corner of the room was the V.I.P. section. It was easy to spot thanks to the typical red velvet ropes and security guard. I could only assume our mystery guest was there. In the corner opposite the V.I.P. section were groups of tables, which we headed right over to. We each took a seat at the table, and the boys went to the bar to get us a round of shots. Shots weren't my favorite thing to do, but we were celebrating so I decided one couldn't hurt.

While we were waiting for the boys to come back, I looked around the club, but ended up focusing on the V.I.P. section. I suppose it looked like I was trying to see who was in there, but honestly didn't really care. It's not like I would talk to them or anything. I was merely noticing the set-up. Beyond the velvet ropes were couches rather than tables, a bit of a dance floor, and rather small but extremely private bar. I just rolled my eyes. It seemed so…typical. Heaven forbid the glorious V.I.P.'s mingled with us commoners in any possible way.

"Ugh, there's too many people in there." Jess complained.

"I know! None of them look famous, but that entrance screamed famed!" Lauren commented. They both were straining their necks trying to see who the possible celebrity was.

"Why does it even matter?" I asked, immediately regretting it. Lauren and Jess just stared at me like I was insane.

"How could it not matter?" Jess questioned me. I just shrugged.

Luckily, the boys came back just then and were able to distract us for a few minutes. They placed one shot in front of each us.

"To summer!" Tyler yelled.

"To summer!" We all replied, throwing the shot back.

It burned my throat a little, and I held my breath for a minute to be sure I was going to keep it down. It's not that I'm a complete lightweight, it's just that me and shots don't always get a long. After that I decided to order myself a hurricane. I sat at the table alone, watching my friends dance while I finished my drink. Every so often I felt like someone was watching me, but when I would glance around I couldn't find the source. I shook it off and finished the last of my drink, preparing to dance with my friends.

After a few songs, the boys decided to go back to the table and have some more drinks, while us girls continued to dance. Every once in a while I would see Jess or Lauren trying to see who was in the V.I.P. section. I silently chuckled to myself. It just seemed so silly. We were dancing in a small circle, with my back toward the back of the club. I was surprised at how much fun I was having, singing and dancing, I was getting totally lost in the moment. That almost never happened. After a few more songs, we decided to join the boys at the table for another drink. We had just finished when "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls came on, causing Lauren and Jess to shriek about how this was their song. Me and Angela just laughed but joined them on the dance floor anyway.

We had been there for a few hours at this point, as it was nearing midnight. The club closed at three and we had every intention of staying until then. We continued the pattern of dancing and drinking. Sometimes the boys would join us on the dance floor, but spent most of the night talking and drinking at the table. I still felt like I was being watched, but I was probably just being silly and ignored it. At midnight the lights in the place dimmed, getting significantly darker, and it was relatively dark to begin with. It took my eyes a minute to adjust to the lack of light.

I was sitting at the table with Angela, Ben and Jess. I glanced over to the V.I.P. section, my jaw dropped. Sitting on one of couches, seemingly staring off into space looking absolutely bored was the most gorgeous man I had ever seen. He was wearing black pants with a dark grey button up. He had the sleeves rolled and pushed up to his elbows, and even from across the dark room I could tell his arms were strong. His hair was a unique bronze color, and in messy disarray that on anyone else would have looked horrible. For him, it just worked. It was at that exact moment that he turned facing our direction. Despite the dark I could see the piercing green color of his eyes when the lights flashed. He caught my gaze and I couldn't look away. Slowly, a crooked smile worked its way onto his face. I blushed and looked down as I realized I just caught staring. He seemed familiar, but I just couldn't place it.

I tapped Angela on the shoulder, "Hey, um, is it just me or does that guy seem kinda familiar?" I quickly glanced up and pointed to where he was before returning my eyes to Angela. Her eyes lit up with recognition.

"Oh my god, Bella!" Angela exclaimed, catching Jess's attention.

"What?" Jess asked.

"Bella just spotted the celebrity." Angela replied.

"Where?!" Jess asked as she scoured the V.I.P. crowd.

"There." Angela pointed out.

"Oh my GOD!" Jess screamed, "That's Edward Cullen. He's like the world's hottest actor ever!" She stared at him for a few minutes longer before running to the dance floor screaming Lauren's name.

Edward Cullen. The name sounded familiar. I vaguely remembered reading something about him in a magazine. I felt proud, solving the mystery of the celebrity and figuring out why he seemed familiar. I must have seen him a movie or on T.V. something.

Angela pulled me from my reverie. "Come on, let's dance." She said grabbing my hand and pulling me toward the dance floor.

We joined Jess and Lauren on the dance floor. By now I was definitely buzzed and started dancing with more self confidence. I was just having fun with my friends. Throughout the songs Jess and Lauren kept gossiping about the Edward Cullen was here at the same club as us. They were clearly excited about being able to spot a celebrity in person.

Just as Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" was ending Jess and Lauren stopped dancing. I looked at them in confusion, as the just stared at me with a surprised expression. Then they both straightened up, and tried to push their chests out. I realized they weren't staring at me, they were staring behind me. Before I could turn around to see what they were staring at, someone tapped my shoulder lightly. I jumped, and spun around so quickly I actually felt slightly dizzy. I looked up and froze in shock.

"Do you mind if I dance with you?" I heard the velvet voice ask. He couldn't be talking to me, could he? I blinked a few times and saw that his eyes were locked on me. He really was talking to me. I just stood there, while he looked at me expectantly. I couldn't find my voice to answer him, so I simply nodded my head.

He put his hand out, and I placed my hand in his. I felt a shock run through me at our touch, but quickly dismissed it. He spun me around carefully so I was facing my friends again, and placed his hands on my hips. Jess, Ang, and Lauren's faces were masked in absolute shock and I'm sure mine looked exactly the same. After a second or two we all began to dance again, but I couldn't even concentrate on what song was on. I was completely wrapped up in what just happened. Edward Cullen, famous actor, asked me, Isabella Swan, plain-Jane from Forks to dance!