A/N Here's the party and an introduction to a new character. No one in the Twilight universe was exactly like the one I needed for this story. Ayden is based off a real person, I wish I could have gotten to know better, but that's how it is!!! Enjoy

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight, the gods smiled upon Stephenie Meyer, I just thank her sister for pushing her to publish it!!!

Chapter 3

BPOV

The drive over to the party was filled with nervous anticipations. I was ready. Alice was driving, we would go back to her house after it was over. Charlie was working a double. Alice looked stunning, she too bloomed a little over the summer, my pixie friend had a little junk in her trunk and a bounce in her step. She looked amazing, Jasper was sure to fall wickedly at her feet. She wore a hunter green dress that fit her perfectly. I know she had a plan to even if she never said a word to me. Jasper better watch out, stupid boy won't know what hit him.

We pulled in front of the house, the party was in full swing. We purposely did this to make an entrance. She parked her car, we got out and did last minute perfecting to our looks.

"Ready?"

My heart in my stomach, kicking the butterflies' asses. Poise and confidence, you can do this Bella.

We walked with grace and our heads held high. I really hadn't seen anyone but Alice. Everyone knew Edward and I broke up but no one knows the details, shit I don't even know the details. I never asked him. Honestly, he didn't love me anymore and that is all the details I really need.

At the door. Alice looked at me.

"Bella you are beautiful, you have nothing to be ashamed of. He will regret the day he let you go. Now let's go in."

"Thank you Alice, now get Jasper, you deserve to be happy."

She winked at me as we entered Mikes house. The music was blaring I could see pretty much every Junior and Senior from Forks High. We stood at the door taking everything in. I realized that people were staring at me, it made me self conscience. With a polite nod we made our way through the crowd to get something to drink. I made a vow that I would not get drunk just a slight buzz. I needed my wits about me if I was going to keep my composure and not cry. I saw Edward, but he didn't see me and my breath caught. I stopped in my tracks, staring at him. His hair was the usual sex mess, bronze glory, it was longer though. He hadn't shaved in a couple of days. He was wearing a black v neck T-shirt, with those damn fuckable button fly jeans I love, in dark denim, my panties' kryptonite.

FUCK ME

Oh, yeah I'm still totally in love with him. I felt the pull and the yearning in my heart. I shook my head and moved through the crowd to find Alice and a drink, before he saw me looking at him.

I ran into Angela, another good friend of mine.

"Hi, Bella you look amazing."

"Hi, Ang you too."

"So Bella did I hear correctly that you and Edward broke up? What happened?"

"Yes, and I really don't know, you'd have to ask him."

Holding back the tears.

"I'd rather not talk about it. How was your summer?"

God love Angela she never pyres.

She started into a story about her twin brothers and the vacation her family took. I was half listening because I felt like I was being watched. I turn my head slightly to meet the all to familiar green pools. His face was frozen, fixed on me and I noticed Angela stopped talking witnessing our exchange. I made sure he saw all of me as I turned to face him full on, placing a hand on my hip, shifting my weight. Daring him to make a move. I wouldn't speak a word to him. All I needed to say was written all over my face. Fuck you Cullen. Eat your heart out. I was first to end our stare off.

Yeah he was ogling me.

I turned my back to him slowly, giving him the full effect. I said good bye to Angela as I started to walk away, with a little sway and bounce, towards the kitchen. I came across Mike Newton and someone I did not recognize. He was hot.

"Bella, WOW, come here meet my new friend he just transferred here from a small town in Oregon." I approached Mike and his Friend.

"Bella this is Ayden Davis. Ayden this goddess is Bella Swan."

"Hello, beautiful Bella." Damn his voice dripped sex.

"Hello Ayden." My heart was racing, fuck, Edward who?

"Can I get you a drink?" Ayden said. His voice was deep and delicious.

"Yes"

He handed me a cup from the counter I think it has beer in it.

I could hear Mike still taking but I didn't hear a word he said, as Jessica pulled him to the dance floor, all I could do is gawk at the gorgeous creature before me.

He was about 6'2', his eyes were blue, stunning, his hair was almost black and his skin was sun kissed. He had a strong jaw line. He was wearing black jeans and sage polo shirt. He smelled amazing like leather, musk and well, boy. He was very attractive. I found myself a little wet and achy as I drank him into memory. I realized he was talking mid-ogle.

"I'm sorry what did you say?"

"Would you like to go out on the deck to talk some more?"

"Sure."

He grabbed my hand and lead me outside. I didn't feel the electricity I felt with Edward, but his hand was nice and comforting.

He a way and a confidence about him that made me swoon. I wondered if he was really still in high school, because he carried himself like a man.

We stood on the back deck against the rail nursing our drinks. I found out that he was from Bend, Oregon. His parent relocated here to open a new division of their logging company. He was going into his senior year too. His middle name was Michael. He was a big fan of the band 'Kings of Leon' and he liked Stephen King Novels. He was nice, charming and I couldn't deny the chemistry. We flirted and exchanged lustful glances. I told him about Charlie and Alice. I didn't mention Edward. We exchanged numbers, and I told him I was on Facebook. We talked about nothing of consequence for several minutes. He was nice and easy especially on the eyes. I really liked him.

"BELLAAA," I heard Alice, before I saw her.

"There you are and who are you." She pointed at Ayden.

"Alice, this is Ayden Davis, he just transferred here from Oregon. Ayden this is Alice, my best friend." She looked him up and down before pulling me back into the house. Ayden just smiled, yeah panty dropping, stunning.

"Bye Ayden."

"I'll call you Bella."

I flashed him a wide smile as Alice pulled me from his view.

"Jeez, Alice where's the fire? slow down."

"Let's dance"

We entered the center of the dance floor and room filled with sounds of Lady Gaga, Cascada, and several more I did not recognize but still fun to dance to. Song after song, Alice and I lost ourselves. I was completely ignoring Edward, I felt like I could get through just fine without him. I wonder if she talked to Jasper. Suddenly the music changed and a slow song came on 'Everything' by Lifehouse. I was really surprised to hear it. I love that song, of course it made me think of Edward. I saw Jasper standing behind Alice as the song started to play.

"Alice will you dance with me?"

Her eyes were like saucers.

"Yes, Jasper."

He took her hand and it was my cue to leave them. I looked for Ayden, but I didn't see him. I walked outside and found a nice comfy chair to sit in. Not really sure of what I wanted to do, as I stared into the darkness and watched the stars twinkle. I felt a little peace. I heard someone sit beside me. I was shocked to see Edward there. My new found serenity disappeared.

"Bella, you look really beautiful tonight." He paused and I glared at him not saying a word.

"How have you been?" FUCKER……how do you think I have been. I was fuming. I would give him nothing.

"Fine." I said looking into the night, away from him.

"I'm Sorry." I barely heard him.

With that he got up and walked away. The reality of his apology hit my like a brick wall. The words I longed to hear and it still didn't make me feel any better. It wasn't even close to being enough to mend my fragile heart. A small tear escaped and fell to the fabric of my dress. I took deep breaths to get under control. I would not cry not here, not now.

I meant to say so many things to him, like I still loved him, I was dying inside, and I missed him.

Why did he let me go? What did he want? It was like trying to solve all the worlds problems at once. I was lost. So many unanswered questions.

I sat quietly letting my mind wonder, thinking about all the perfect moments we shared.

The History project we were partnered on that brought us together. He told me he had liked me for a long time, and I admitted the same. It really was surreal, the most gorgeous guy in our school liked me. I had a hard time believing it, foresight I guess. He asked me to be his girlfriend a week later, we were inseparable, from that moment on. He told me he loved me two months later at first beach down in La Push, sitting in the sand watching the sunset. I flashed to the night we first made love and the many times after that. Prom, dates, flowers, love notes and all the other things we did together. Laughing, talking, loving. How could he not miss me? Or not want me? Or not love me? We spent practically an entire year together. It seems like such a waste now. He was sorry, what did that even mean? It certainly wasn't enough.

I snapped out of my walk down memory lane and decided to find Alice to see how she and Jasper were doing. I walked in back into the party, and saw a mess of bodies dancing, making out, and drinking. I found Alice and Jasper in a small corner making out and I smiled a little for them. You go Alice. I turned around and came face to face with a nightmare. Edward kissing Tanya one of the vulture squad. My heart shattered. I could feel the tears coming, and the bile in my throat. At that moment he broke the kiss and caught my stare. If looks could kill they would be dead. Tanya the fucking bitch smirked at me. He knew I saw him. I carefully turned and headed towards the door.

I couldn't breathe.

I couldn't think.

I had to leave.

All the preparation in the world could not have prepared me for that moment. It knocked the wind out of me and surfaced everything I tried to bury. I swallowed a big lump in my throat and let the tears take over. I heard my name but I kept walking. Suddenly Edward grabbed me spun me around and kissed me. Deeply, passionately, forcefully, like he had claim to me. It felt like home, whole, right, and my place was beside Edward where I should be. Damn dazzling lip magic. He broke the kiss both of us panting, searching for air.

"Bella, I'm sorry, I love you, I'm lost with out you."

I couldn't look at him. I didn't say anything. I couldn't form the words, everything I had longed for him to say for the past two and a half months he was saying now. I was still so in love him, I wanted to go back to him. But I couldn't. I wouldn't survive another fucked up break up note. I was now fully aware of just how much he broke me. He left me so easily. He threw me away so easily. I had to protect myself. He is telling me he loves me, but just seconds before he was kissing Tanya. He saw the hesitation in my eyes and fell to his knees, tears down his face clinging to my stomach, his arms around my waist. I pulled him from me, turned around and continued to walk away through the sea of parked cars. He came after me again and grabbed my hand.

"Please, Bella can we talk?"

"There's nothing more to say Edward."

Then from out of nowhere.

"Hey, Bella can I give a ride somewhere?"

Like an angel of mercy Ayden appeared, offering his hand to me. I looked back at Edward who was glaring at Ayden.

"It's over Edward."

I took Ayden's hand and walked away.

A/N What did you think of Ayden!?