Again do not own the characters----Stephenie Meyer does.

I had a hard time paying attention to my classes. Twice, Edward had to whisper an answer to me that a teacher had asked. He kept looking at me with concern, wondering why I was so distracted. Of course being so accident-prone I was twice as clumsy, tripping and running into everything. By lunch I could tell Edward was tired of me shrugging off his questions, he wanted answers. He pushed me gently up against a wall, and I prepared myself for the onslaught of questions.

"Are you going to tell me what's going on now?" We weren't even to the cafeteria and his questions had started. I could see the curiosity and concern in his eyes and I felt bad for being the cause. I didn't know what to tell him. I couldn't tell him the truth and I was not a very convincing liar.

"Nothing really. I'm….just…thinking about stuff. That's all." I smiled up at him hoping he would not push the issue further. I should have known better. This was Edward I was talking about. He would never rest until he knew everything.

"Bella" Edward said in a very stern voice "I know something is going on, just tell me." His eyes bore into me with such intensity that I almost blurted out the truth ruining my plan. I quickly looked down avoiding his gaze.

"You're such a cheater." I hated it when he dazzled me to get his way. It just wasn't fair!

"Please Bella?" He leaned in closer. His breath caressed my face.

Begging. Even worse. His voice was so compelling. He had me trapped in the hall and wouldn't let me pass. I had already missed half of lunch. I had to tell him something. I guess I could tell him part of the truth…

"Ok. But first I need to ask you a question."

"A question?" He raised his eyebrows skeptically, looking at me.

I sighed, hopeful that he would play along. "You have to promise to answer it."

"Okay I promise, what is your question?" He replied hesitantly.

"Do you trust me?" I was a little nervous to hear his response and bit down on my bottom lip waiting for his answer.

"Of course." I had his full attention now.

"Well…" How much was too much to tell? "I am working on a…project, and I might be acting a little strange or being a little cryptic for a while. I need you to trust me and not question me. I will tell you everything later, I promise. I just can't tell you everything now. You said you trusted me so please can we eat now?" I really was hungry and I desperately needed him to stop questioning me. I didn't know how much longer I would last before I cracked.

I could see that he was not pleased with my answer. After a little while he pursed his lips and let go of me. "You promise to tell me everything later right?"

"Yes." I smiled hugely at him. He was going to play along!

"Fine then. Let's go get you some food." I could tell he was still concerned but at least he wasn't going force it out of me…yet.

The rest of the day flew by. I said a quick goodbye to Edward once he dropped me off at work. As soon as I was in the store I raced for the phone. I needed to call Alice.

"Bella." Alice's voice sounded excited and I wondered if she had talked to Emmett.

"Alice I need your help."

"Sure." I could hear her giggling with anticipation on the other end.

I clarified that I would need her and Jasper's help learning to dance. She agreed without hesitation. I explained how I would need her help with a dress. I knew this was not the wisest decision I had ever made. I still remembered the hell I went through with prom, but I also remember how amazing I looked once she was done with me. Desperate times call for desperate measures! I knew the basic style of dress I was looking for, hopefully that would keep her focused.

"I want it to be blue, a deep blue. The skirt needs to be short and flirty, but not too short. I want to have lots of movement. The top needs to come to a semi-deep 'V' in the front and scoop low in the back. No halter-tops! Do you think you can find something like that?" I knew Alice was great when it came to fashion. If anyone could find me the dress of my dreams it would be her.

"I know just the dress!" She was speaking so high and so fast I almost couldn't understand her.

"Thanks Alice! You're the best. I will also need your help getting everyone else to help. When the time comes I will tell you more. I just don't want to risk Edward finding anything out. Thanks again!" I was beyond elated once I got off the phone. I completely forgot about meeting Emmett and Rosalie for dancing until I turned around and ran into what felt like a stonewall.

I could feel the stonewall in front of me shaking, and I looked up to see Emmett towering over me trying to hold his amusement in.

"Steady there."

I blushed up at him. "Hey" I said embarrassed. So the torture begins.