I would like to start off by saying that I am very, very, VERY sorry that I haven't updated in so long. I had a virus in my computer, and my uncle came to fix it. It took a while, but my computer is now officially virus-free. I also want to say that I know that this story, so far, seems a little boring, but next chapter, things get exciting; much more drama filled, at the very least. Things start happening when he turns 13, though. So, for a turn of events, this chapter is in Bella's point of view. Enjoy!

Chapter 3: Graduation

Bella's POV

Edward: Age 11

Bella: Age 10

Today was the day. Graduation day. Today, we would graduate from Forks Elementary school and get ready to go to Forks Middle School. I was excited and terrified.

Alice, Edward and I had a really good year in 5th grade. It was too serious, though. Not as fun as 4th. Much harder this year.

We all really missed Emmett, Rosalie and Jasper. I think that Alice and Jasper missed each other the most. In the middle of the year Alice and Jasper told the other that they liked them more than as a friend. So now, they both knew, but they didn't do anything about it. They didn't want to 'go out' (however you can actually do that in 5th and 6th grade, anyway) because they thought it was stupid how other people did that, even though they don't actually do anything. They wanted the other to know how they felt, though.

Rosalie and Emmett also liked each other, but they didn't know it. Rosalie had told me and Emmett told Edward. We told each other. Emmett is afraid to tell Rosalie for fear of rejection; she's so pretty, he's afraid she thinks that she is out of his league. Rosalie wants to keep her independence, and she is afraid that if she tells him that she likes him that he'll hang on her and she won't get any space.

What about me and Edward? Well, we are best friends. I have a crush on him, though. Of course, I haven't told him. He doesn't like me that way. Not only would I be rejected, but it would ruin our friendship.

So now, while I was in Alice's room getting my dress on, I was anxious to see Edward dressed up for graduating. I'm sure he's going to look amazing.

I looked at myself in the mirror. Plain as always, but good enough for graduation, I guess. I wanted to stay out of the spotlight, anyway.

I ran downstairs to find Alice and Edward waiting for me.

Alice was in a black dress with pink stripes. Edward was in a while button down shirt and tan pants. He looked great, just like I'd thought he would. And looking at Alice, I felt my self esteem dropping.

Emmett, Rosalie and Jasper were riding with Emmett's parents to get to the ceremony. We were meeting them, and Charlie, at school. My mom wasn't able to come. She broke a bone in her leg, and she can't be walking around too much.

Alice, being her hyper self, was bouncing in place. Edward looked pretty excited, too.

"Wow, Bella! You look amazing!" Alice gushed. I was wearing an ivory dress that had a flower at the start of the sleeve.

"So do you, Alice. You look good too, Edward."

"You look nice, Bella," he said. I blushed.

We took Carlisle's car to get there, with Esme in the front seat. I sat in back, with Alice and Edward. I was sitting between them, in the middle. It was a little uncomfortable for me, being squished against Edward so closely.

The drive was short. When we got out of the car, we saw most of the kids were already there.

Carlisle hugged the three of us. "You'll do great," he said. We thanked him and ran over to the others.

When we got there, Mike Newton came up to me.

"Congratulations, Bella!"

"Thanks, Mike." For some reason, he recently started talking to me, around April. Trying to make friends with me, I guess. I didn't think too much of it.

I saw Edward glaring at him. I wonder why.

The teachers all put us in our positions and we were lined up in alphabetical order. I was next to Jessica Stanley. Just… great.

It wasn't that I hated Jessica. But she would start talking to you, and asking random questions about your life. Not in the way that meant she actually cared, though. More for gossip, I think.

The ceremony passed by pretty quickly. I didn't pay attention much; I was mostly watching Edward. When I walked across the stage, I heard my dad, Esme, Carlisle, Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett screaming. They did the same thing with Alice and Edward. It was… amazing. Graduating felt so surreal. I couldn't believe we were actually moving on to Middle School. It all went by so fast.

After we all graduated, we were free to go to our parents or meet up with friends. Edward immediately ran up to me and gave me a huge hug, squeezing me until I was gasping for air. He was smiling so wide it looked like his face would hurt.

"Congratulations, Bella! We're moving on to middle school!" He sounded so happy and overjoyed, I couldn't help but be excited with him.

"I know! It's going to be great!" He finally put me down. Then, he kissed my cheek. Oh my gosh.

Edward's parents took this time to congratulate him. My cheek burned, and I was dancing on the inside.

"I'm so proud of you both!" Esme said, lightly hugging us. My dad came over.

"Congrats, Bells!" he smiled and embraced me.

Alice ran over to me and wrapped her arms around me. We jumped up and down.

"This is so amazing! I can't believe it! We're done! Elementary School is over!" She stopped jumping and looked at me. Her eyes were red.

"Oh, Alice! You're crying! You're going to make me cry!"

She wiped her eyes. "I can't help it. This is so sad! I mean, I'm glad it's finally over, but… that's just it! It's over!" A few more tears ran down her cheeks. It was a heartbreaking sight.

"It's not the end! It's just another beginning!" I told her. I saw the rest of our group coming over here now. Maybe Jasper could cheer her up.

Alice sniffled. The others were here now.

"You guys did great! Congrats!" Emmett was grinning from ear to ear. He threw his arms around the three of us.

Jasper hugged Alice when Emmett let go of her, and stood next to her. She looked happy again.

Rosalie patted my back and smiled at me.

"Ice cream, anyone?" Carlisle asked.

"Ooh! Ice cream!" Emmett squealed.

We all got in the cars we came in and drove to the nearest ice cream shop.

Only we kids got something. Emmett got Cookies 'n' Cream, Rosalie got Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Alice got Vanilla, Jasper got Strawberry, I got Chocolate, and Edward got Mint Chip.

We decided to sit outside. The adults were at one table. Edward and I sat on a bench, and the other four sat at a table a few feet away from us.

Edward held out his spoon that had a scoop of his ice cream to me.

"Want some?" he asked. It reminded me of my first day at Forks Elementary, when he gave me half of his cookie. I smiled at the memory.

"Thanks." I said, and I pushed my cup over to him. He got my spoon and took a bite.

While we were eating, we looked over at Rosalie and Emmett. They kept glancing at each other, and every time they caught each other's eye, they blushed a little bit and looked away.

"Look at them," I whispered. "They are clueless."

Edward stared at them. "One day," he said. "Eventually."

We turned out attention to Alice and Jasper. They were shoving ice cream in each other's faces, laughing. They looked so cute. I glanced at Edward. I wish I didn't like him in "that way". I am just setting myself up for rejection.

When we got home, Edward was quiet. We went up to his room. After a few minutes, he spoke.

"Hey Bella?"

"Yeah?"

"Thanks for being my best friend." That was random.

"Of course. Why would you need to thank me for that?"

He just smiled. I walked over to him and hugged him.

"Best friends." I said.

He nodded his head.

"Forever." he agreed.

Still a little bit short. I swear that these are going to get longer. Its still a little slow, I know. But middle school is up next, and that's when the drama begins, as we all know. I know I didn't put much of a description for what they were dressed in for graduating, but come on. She's ten. I doubt a ten year old would describe all of the details of clothing. Just stick with me here, this is going to get better. Like I said earlier, I apologize for not updating before. Stupid virus. So, please review and let me know how you like this so far. Thanks!