Bella's POV
The next days I spent my time with Edward and his family. Rose soften up to me a bit, Alice and I became close friend instantly, Emmett loved making fun of me, and Jasper and I, well we enjoyed our quite time together. Today was prom night and Edward was making me go, I wasn't happy about it but how could I deny him. When I woke up this morning, Alice came over and took me to her house. She got to play Bella Barbie. She did my hair, make up, and got to dress me in a dress and heels. I was about finished when she said something was missing.
"I don't know Alice, I like the way I look. What else could I need?" I asked her. I really did like the way I looked. I was always beautiful, mostly because I was daughter of Ipswich but I felt plain next to Rose and Alice.
"You'll be getting something in 5 seconds." she said. I looked into her eyes and saw she was having a vision. She was right, 5 seconds later, I box and a note appeared on her bathroom counter. It was from Caleb.
Just a little something for my sister on Prom night. Congratulations your about to graduate. I'll try to make it with out tracking attention. I love you Bells. Your brother Caleb.
I smiled and opened the box. There was a beautiful necklace there, it was full of diamonds.
"I was right, there was something missing. God your brother has grate taste in jewelry." Alice said locking the chain around my neck. I touched it, it did look good.
"Alice were going to be late. Can you hurry?" Jasper said.
"Okay were done." Alice said pushing me towards the door. Edward and Jasper were waiting for us.
"You look beautiful" Edward stuttered, I never heard him nerves before. This was a first.
"Thank you. You don't look to bad yourself."
"Wait. I need to do something before we go." Alice said holding up a camera. I rolled my eyes.
"Okay Bella get closer to Edward." I put my hands on his chest while Edward had his around my waist pulling me close to his body. She took the picture and ran to her room. A few minutes later she came back with a frame and a picture. She gave it to me.
"It's for Caleb. I'm sure he would like a picture of his baby sister on prom."
"Thank you Alice." I hadn't noticed she had a digital printer until now. I gave her a hug. I looked at the picture and smiled. It disappeared out of my hands.
"God I love it when you do that." Alice said clapping her hands. Edward and I laughed at her excitement. He lead me out the room and into his car, an Aston Martin V12 Vanquish.
"Nice car." I told him.
"Oh it's just my special occasion car." I rolled my eyes.
"Bella I wanted to ask you something." I looked at him. We were parked in the school parking lot now.
"After graduation do you have anything planned out?" he asked.
"I'm not sure yet. I mean I don't know about the whole college thing yet. But for summer no. why?"
"Well I have this house in Chicago and I was wondering if you'd like to go for vacation you know take a break form Forks." I smiled.
"I would love to Edward."
"Great. Well let's get this show on the road." He said getting out of the car and opening my door.
"Why thank you my good man." I said in a really fake British accent.
"Anything for you my lady." I laughed.
Caleb's POV.
I was sitting in my room thinking about life in general when I remember today was Prom night for Bella, and her graduation was only a few days away. I needed to be there, at least for an hour or something to congratulate her. I got up and took out a velvet box with a necklace on it, it was something I had gotten for Bella. I was going to give it to her on her 16 birthday but I never got the chance. I sent it to her with a note, I knew she would accept it. I went back to my thinking when a frame appeared out of nowhere, it was from Bella. It was a picture of today, her and Edward. She looked beautiful, my little sister. I sighed, how much I wished she was here with us.
"Hey what you got there?" Pogue asked.
"It's a picture of Bella and Edward on prom night." I handed it to him.
"She looks beautiful."
"I know." I frowned.
"Why don't you bring her back? I mean were all stronger now, she will ascend soon and you know she needs to be around us so we can help her to try and control her new power. She's much more stronger which mean that her new power will be much stronger as well."
"I don't know. She just seems safe over there. I know she needs me, I can feel it. But I can't put her in danger.""Caleb you already put Kate and Sarah in danger. Bella can protect herself." Ty said walking into my room. Reid was hot on his heel.
"Beside's I don't like that little boyfriend of hers. The vampire kid. His dangerous around her."
"This coming from the kid how almost sent Bella's 7th grade crush to a coma." I snorted.
"It was an accident." Reid spat back.
"Look, we know your jealous because Bella won't take you back. But I for one trust the vampire kid." Pogue said.
"I do to." I told him.
"What ever, but that's not the point. I mean just bring her back. She needs us just as much as we need her." Ty said.
"Look guys I'll think about it and let you guys know later." they nodded.
"Well were going to Nicky's you coming?" Pogue asked.
"Yeah let's go." I replied getting off my bed.
Bella's POV.
The dance was great and I had fun. To say I didn't trip would be a lie, to say I hit the floor would be another lie. Edward caught me each time. The night ended soon and he took me home. Just like every night, he sneaked through the window and stayed with me. The next few days were spent preparing and practicing for the graduation ceremony. I wasn't expecting my brother, which of course made me sad. Actually I missed him so much I cried in Edward's arms. He wasn't the only reason I cried though, I also cried because I missed my dad and mom. I was tired of living this fake life. I just wanted to go home to my mansion with my mom and brother.
Graduation day came though and Caleb of course sent a gift explaining he couldn't come because he was putting me in danger. Of course I had to say thank you and that I understood even when I hurt like hell. Alice dressed me up in a dress and flats -so I wouldn't fall down the stairs-, Rene and Charlie were taking me out to celebrate. I had decided that I was going to erase there memory of me, give them back the one they had before and act like the 2 past years were spent doing the same thing. I wasn't planning on going back. I didn't have much stuff in that house anyways so I just packed up my stuff and took it to Edwards. After graduation, I was leaving with Edward to Chicago, and when we came back, Caleb agreed to buy me and apartment. Of course I still had to stay in Forks.
I heard my name being called out and I walked up the stage to receive my diploma. I shook hands with the principle and walked back to my seat with my diploma. I heard cheers though and wondered where those came from, but I didn't bother to look around, I was still to upset about Caleb not being here. When the principle finally announced us as graduating class of 2010, we threw our caps and cheered for the freedom. Edward's arms were the first to find me.
"you did it love."
"I know. It's finally over."
"Excuse me but how about I give you a congratulatory hug." I heard a very familiar voice. I turned around and saw Caleb with Sarah, Pogue, Kate, Tyler, and Reid.
"You're here, and you made it." I jumped into his arms.
"How could I miss my little sister's graduation." Caleb said. I was so happy tears escaped my eyes.
"I didn't think you'd come and when you sent me the letter I knew you wouldn't. you tricked me." I said slapping his arm.
"I wanted to surprise you." he said.
"Thank you for coming. All of you." I told each one. They all took turns giving me hugs and kisses. I found Alice, Emmett, Jaspers, and Rosalie's arms after my brothers. Esme and Carlisle also congratulated me. But not Rene and Charlie.
"What did you do?" I asked.
"Gave them back there memory." I nodded.
"SO what now?" I asked them.
"Well we wanted to take you out to eat. To celebrate of course." I smiled and nodded. I looked at Edward and he smiled at me, he could see how happy I was right now.
"Go love, I'll see you tonight at the party." I nodded and kissed him goodbye. When we walked out the gym, I saw Ty's hummer.
"you guys came in that thing?"
"Of course." Ty said with pride making us all roll our eyes. I got in the hummer and sat next to Reid and Sarah. Reid look a bit down, which was weird.
"So Bella how does it feel to be out of high school?" Pogue asked.
"The same." I said with a shrug.
"But you have all this new freedom." Reid said.
"That I can't use because I'm still in hiding." no one said anything. Maybe that was to harsh.
"Hey Caleb, I'm going out for 2 weeks on vacation." might as well break the news.
"Where and with who?"
"Chicago and with Edward. He has a house over there because he was born in Chicago. We just want to get away from Forks for a while so we're going there. We'll be back in 2 weeks."
"Bella I need to ask you something." OH. This doesn't sound good.
"In front of everyone." I asked more like pleaded for him to wait.
"have you had an physical relationships with Edward?" I sighed.
"No Caleb, nothing goes farther then a make out session. I have not had sex with him." I said clearly. I felt a bit uncomfortable. Sarah put a hand on my lap trying to comfort me, it felt better, at least she understood.
"Well at lease your still a virgin." Caleb muttered. I looked away and out the window, were Reid was.
"Bella?" Caleb asked.
"Yes, I am." I said with a shrug.
"Your lying." he said.
"Can we please not talk about this right now." He huffed but nodded. The car went into a complete stop after and we were in front of a bar. I smiled and got out. Reid looked at me with a worried expression.
"Don't worry, I won't let him kill you." I whispered. He laughed. We walked in to the bar and took a seat on a table. The boys went to get our food while we sat and wait.
"So who was it?" Kate asked.
"You can't tell my brother or anyone else. Not until I talk to him." they both nodded.
"It was Reid." they gasped.
"No way." I nodded at Kate.
"You know all those times Reid and I would say we were going out for a movie?" I asked Kate.
"You mean you didn't go out for a movie?"
"Not all the time."
"But why him, I mean it's Reid." Sarah asked.
"Because even if he is a total dick head, and a macho man, he wasn't with me. I know there's a sweet guy in there, and he shared that with me. And I know he wasn't faking.""So why did you break up?" Sarah asked.
"Because even if he had a sweet side, I don't need a guy with two sides. I need someone who isn't afraid to show who he is."
"That's what you found in Edward." Kate asked in aw.
"Yeah. I mean Edward has his jealous, and though guy side. But around everyone else his a gentlemen and a sweetheart." they smiled.
"You really like him." I nodded.
"So how come 'no go' with Edward?" Kate asked.
"Because his scared he'll hurt me. You know the whole vampire thing. Yeah well it's stupid. His the one who should be scared." they laughed but agreed. We dropped the conversation when we saw the boys come over.
"SO what's this party Edward talked about?" Ty asked.
"Alice, she loves throwing parties. The whole school will be coming to celebrate our graduation."
"I think were going to go. Is that okay?" Caleb asked.
"Yeah. You don't need to ask. Just please, no drama." they laughed but nodded.
"I think it's a perfect time to erase your little humans friends mind about you." Caleb said and I only nodded.
"Oh by the way, you looked beautiful on prom night." My brother said. I smiled and him and blushed.
"Thank you." They boys went to play foosball and I joined them. We were having a fun time until I lost track of time. I looked at my phone and it was 9. Shit, Alice was going to get so mad.
"Guys we need to leave now." They nodded and followed after me.
When we go to Edward's house, I could see the place packed already. I was making my way inside when I was stopped by Caleb.
"I need to know who?" I sighed.
"You won't like it one bit.""is he that bad.""No, not to me. But you won't like it.""What does that mean?""That he can be nice with me. He has another side.""Tell me it's not Aaron"
"Of course not." I yelled.
"Okay who?""Reid." I whispered.
"Your kidding right" I shock my head.
"Bella you were only 13" He yelled.
"I know. But his my best friend. Who better then to loose it to someone you trust." it was a lie, I mean I kind of wished I waited for Edward, but I didn't want Caleb to go and kill Reid either.
"Fine. But is that why he broke up with you." I laughed.
"He told you he broke up with me. Typical."
"You broke up with him?" he asked.
"Yeah of course I did. But it wasn't about sex that I broke up with him. It was that I needed someone like Edward." he smiled.
"You really like him don't you.""Is it that obvious."
"I haven't seen your eyes shine since you lived with us. You look so happy.""I am." He hugged me.
"Come on, let's go inside." I nodded.
"Don't kill him okay." He nodded. Edward was waiting for me at the door. I knew he heard which meant I needed to tell him about me and Reid. I sighed and kissed his cheek.
"Can we talk, in private." He nodded and pulled me up the stairs. When we were in his room, I took a seat on the bed.
"You heard?" I asked.
"Yeah."
"I didn't really remember about Reid. I just sort of put it behind me, not really caring about that. Reid and I did have sex when we were going out. I was 13 and he was 15. He wanted it more then I did, I just went along with it. I don't really know why, but I did. I don't regret it because his my best friend, but I do wish I would have waited until I was older." he smiled and nodded."And how do you feel about him now?" he asked wrapping his arms around me.
"I told you, his just my best friend. I was never in love with him. I love him but in a best friend or brother kind of way. I know he had deeper feelings for me, mostly because I showed him another side of himself he didn't know. But he will find some one like you, Sarah, or Kate. So will Ty, it just takes time." he smiled and kissed my cheek.
"I have all your stuff packed. We're leaving in the morning. Will your brothers be here until then.""I don't know. They came over to erase any memory of me." He nodded.
"So you have to disappear again.""Kind of. I'm still suppose to stay here. It's just that I can't live with Charlie and Rene anymore. I can't lie to them." he nodded.
"Come on, let's get back to the party. Alice is going to kill us." He laughed but pulled me out the room. We walked over to everyone and just had a good time. At around midnight, when it was time to go to sleep, well when I was tired, I went to say goodbye to my brothers. I saw something in Caleb though, like he was hiding something from me, because he had this smug look. Edward had that same look too, he was hiding something but he looked sad. It wasn't fair, they had something hiding from me.