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September 13 2002
Everything for the party started to get together finally after Esme gave us the coast was clear for Edward and I to go back into the house after hearing my parents fight… once again.
I noticed my mother was flustered and kept looking for something in the living room. I didn't know what was going on, so I just ignored it and went back to the decorating.
"So are you excited about your party?" Edward asked me as he held me up by her shoulders to put up the white Christmas lights in the basement.
"Yeah" I sighed "I'm excited as much as I can be…" I tried to smile.
"Bella… I don't think this was a good idea… I think I'm about to sneeze" he said when a bunch of dust fell from the ceiling. I tried to hold on still as best I could as Edward let out a loud sneeze… causing both of us to fall.
Thankfully Edward caught me in time before my head hit the floor. He was always great at saving me from strange situations. The way we had landed, I was on my back while he was holding me up slightly from the floor. I noticed how green his eyes really were and they seemed to darken as he stared at me.
"Edward!" Esme called out disrupting my thoughts. I thudded my head on the floor and silently cursed at the interruption. I know we were only 10… but he was my best friend who secretly loved him. We knew all of each other's secrets (except for my undying love for him) I added
I could see the disappointment in his face and shook his head quickly while standing up.
"Edward! Get up here! The Denali girls are here. See if they want to help set up for the party" Esme called out.
I groaned when she said the name Denali… meaning Irina, Kate and the brat Tanya. Just then all three beautiful girls walked down the basement… bringing their complaints right along with them following Edward who looked annoyed.
"Ew! Gross!" Irina complained "It's all dark and dusty" I could feel my hand start to clinch up at their comments. Irina is no better than Tanya… just more annoying. Tanya was usually the evil one trying to make me look bad infront of Edward.
Once I saw Tanya, she was very quiet… for once. I had to look after for her… usually when she was quiet, she was scheming something… and it was usually bad.
"Hi Bella" Tanya said sweetly. "Happy Birthday!" she said as she hugged me. I looked over at Edward who had a confused look on his face since he never saw her be this way.
"Thanks Tanya" I said warily.. I didn't trust her for a second.
"Eddie" she turned towards a very annoyed Edward. He hated that name more than anything
"What?" he was short with her
"I'm very thirsty, but I don't want poor Bella to get me anything when it is her day and I don't know where anything is, could you get me a drink?" She asked sweetly
"Fine" he whined and lazily walked up the stairs… leaving me with Tanya. Great
"Look" she started at with me… wow… talk about a complete 180. "You are going to leave Edward alone while I am here this weekend. I'll let you have him today since its your birthday or whatever, but after tonight, you are to not speak to him." She demanded me
"And what if I don't? He is MY bestfriend Tanya… and if he wants to hang out with me, then you have to deal with it" I stood up to her.
"Oh but Bella… you really don't want to do that" she smiled evilly "you see, before we came down here, I decided to have a little lookie in your room" my face turned white as she told me she was in my room. "and I found this cute little book with your handwriting in it…" she then pulled out my diary that I just started writing on out of her sling bag. She opened my diary and started to read one of my entries. I tried to grab it out of her hands, but she was too tall.
"Edward and I went swimming together the other day" she started "I was going to finally tell him there that I was in love with him.. but I'm afraid" she acted out dramatically while reading "I'm afraid because I'm in love with my best friend and he will no longer like me as a friend if he knew. He is just so cute…" she continued on "Especially his eyes…"
"Fine" I conceded… "Just give me back the book" I demanded
"Nope, I think I'll hang on to it… make sure you don't mess up… cause I would hate it if it got in the wrong hands" she smiled. Just then Edward came back from upstairs with a soda for everyone.
"Oh Eddie! Thank you so much" she said sweetly. She was the devil…
"No… problem" he said as he walked up to me to hand me my soda. I looked over his shoulder to see Tanya smile while tapping her slingbag with her fingers. I wanted to use the words Edward used on Rosalie…. Bitch
Present Friday: 2009, September 11
"Bella! Come on! It's almost time to leave!" Alice yelled. Today was game day… dance day… first date day… I think I'm going to be sick. Alice took me shopping again… but it wasn't so bad, just another three hours of finding the perfect date outfit. She wanted Rose and I to wear something more comfortable during the game and then change for the Kick Off dance that will be held afterwards in the school gym. It wasn't really a dance from what I heard, it was just a place for everyone to sneak alcohol into the punch and see how many girls the football team to get drunk… yeah it wasn't my scene but Alice and Rose promised that we will bring our own drinks and watch out for each other. Mike was being really sweet to me everyday since he asked me out to the dance, which pissed Edward off completely. I didn't know what his problem was considering he was probably taking stanky Jessica to the dance. That Monday, Edward stopped trying to talk to me and any form of contact with me. I couldn't live day by day wondering what could have been if I just stop being stubborn and give in… but I was stronger than that. I'm no longer the push over Bella, I was more confident, sexy at times and out going… who is still in love with her childhood best friend…
I didn't know if this thing with Mike would last long… or if it would even go anywhere after the dance. I was just happy to be going to the dance at all… that someone had asked me. I'm not desperate… I just need that confidence booster to help me… with what? I still had no clue…
"I'm coming, hold your freaking horses!" I called back to Alice who was getting impatient.
"Hurry up, Rose will be here soon. She is taking both of us there since Emmett had to stay after school for the game. How does this look?" she asked as she came out with wearing a short skirt and cute halter top.
"Cute" I nodded "Hoping to get with Jasper after tonight?" I teased her while she just glared at me.
"I'll pretend I didn't hear that" she said then walked back into the closet to put on a pair of jeans.
"Better?" She asked
"I don't know, I'm not the fashion expertise. Why Miss Alice… are you nervous?" I teased her again. She just huffed in response
"I'll remember that Swan" She glared "I'll make sure I throw out all of her flats and converse shoes, and then replace them with all stilettos… " That shut me up
"Fine" I huffed "I think I hear Rose's car" I commented hoping to get off subject of getting rid of my trusty flat shoes…
"I can't believe we are all three going!" She exclaimed.
"If we don't get out there Alice, Rose will just leave us behind. You know how she is about getting somewhere on time" I warned her.
"Alright, lets go. I can't wait to see the look on Ed- I mean… Mike's face when she sees you" She praised
Alice decided to dress me up in a short skirt and a pick polo shirt. I opposed to the skirt, but since she let me pick out my own top, I had no room to complain. Besides, I needed to be more confident in myself and just go with it. For the dance, I found a pretty simple strapless pink dress. Since this was September, I bought a jean jacket to go with it.
"About time you two!" Rose said as we climbed into the back of her car.
"Sorry, wardrobe malfunction" Alice sighed. She was completely nervous about her date with Jasper. I never really pegged Alice to be nervous because of her bubbly personality.
We made it to the game just in time and found our place in the bleachers. Thankfully we made it before it was too crowded and had one of the best seats. I have never been interested in football before… I was mainly a baseball girl from growing up watching the game on the flat screen.
Cue the slutty cheerleaders and the then the football players being lead by non-other: Edward Cullen, I internally sighed with the thought Edward would never feel the same as me… but this internal struggle of what I should feel and what I want to feel are completely different… almost like my heart and head are telling me to do totally different things. My heart… the whole in my chest was missing something… and I wanted to be filled with Edward. But my head is telling me my Edward… my copper hair boy is no longer mine… no longer the 10 year old boy that I fell in love with. My head was telling me to hate him… make him suffer the way I did all those years before. If only Tanya didn't get ahold of that stupid diary… things could be different. I wouldn't be afraid be myself infront of Edward… we could still have some kind of relationship.
"He's looking at you Bella" Rose nudged me and bringing me out of my internal debate
"Who?" I asked. Edward wasn't even looking at me… he was throwing the stupid football for practice…
"Mike" she answered while pointing him out. I turned to look for Mike and spotted him looking at me. I gave a small wave and he winked at him. I could feel myself getting flustered by the second and Mike could tell since he was laughing … which caused to get Edward's attention to see what he was laughing at… and then turned to look at me. If his stares turned people into stone… I would be rock hard right now at this very second. I just shook my head and turned my attention back towards my friends.
"What's Edwards problem" I asked when they all noticed his horrible mood
"He's jea- OUCH" Alice started but Rose nudged her hard on her side "He is just pissy… its Edward we are talking about, always the Drama King" which was true…
"Oh well. What are we doing after this?" I asked casually
"Well, after the game we are going back to my place to get ready since I live only a mile or so from the school. I really don't want to get dressed in the bathrooms" Rose shuddered "And then the boys will come pick us up after they go to Emmetts to get ready" she explained
"You mean, Mike is going to come pick me up?" I shrieked
"Yes, we couldn't just meet them there. We need to be excorted there since they are on the football team." She explained
"What do you mean, escorted?" I seethed
Alice started in "Bella, you are going to escort Mike at the dance while he is introduced. Your name is already in the system so no getting out of it" she knew me too well…
"If I end up falling flat on my face because of the deathtrap of a shoe you two made me buy… Alice remember that threat you gave me before we left about my shoes… Milanos… that's all I'm saying" I pointed at both of them
"You wouldn't" Alice gasped
"Oh, I would. I'm just that evil at this moment. How could yall keep that information from me! I could have at least went with the flats!" I exclaimed
"Don't worry Bella" Rose started "I figured you were going to be melodramatic about it so I went and purchased those flats you were eyeing in JC Penney. So you leave my Milano's alone" she pointed at me.
"And besides, if we would have told you then you would not have come… am I wrong?"
"No… your not wrong" I huffed. She was right… I would have bolted at the first mention
"Don't mess up the progress you made so far Bella" Alice said "This will be like your introduction to Forks High as the new you" She commented
"Maybe… but I'm still mad as hell right now" I finished off
"That's the Bella we know and love" Rose hugged me "Now stop being so melodramatic… you starting to turn into Edward" she teased. I wacked her with my purse
"Just kidding" she surrendered "just a lil" she said laughing.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, please rise and bow your heads for the National Anthem played by your very own, Fork's High Marching Band!" the announcer said. We all stood and followed the beginning ritual with an Amazing Grace.
After we all sat down, I heard a penetrating shrill that made me almost go deaf.
"GO EDDIE!!!" Said the high pitch voice. I turned to see who was the annoying bitch. She was a tall model looking blonde with high cheekbones and waaaayyyyy too short of an outfit. Slut. Wait? Where have I seen her before… and why did that annoying sound irritated me so badly. I took a second look at her and she was sitting down giggling like a hyena.
Holy
Fucking
"Shit" I quietly
"What? What's wrong?" Rose asked me
"Tanya fucking Denali" was all I said and Rose looked at me with a horrified look.
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EPOV
Mike fucking Newton. Looking at MY girl! I was livid, angry, pissed, fuming… take your pick.
"Cullen! Come on, we have a game to play" Tyler brought me back to focus on the game.
I took one last look at Bella before returning to the field and giving the instructions that coach gave me. I wanted to kill Alice for putting Bella in that short of a skirt. My Bella didn't wear skirts, hell she didn't even wear fucking pink! And there she was wearing the two things I would have never thought she would wear, a skirt and pink. She looked hot in it, don't get me wrong… but I didn't want others to see her this way. When I found out Mike asked her to the Kick Off dance tonight, I was furious.
"GO EDDIE" said a high pitch shriek. Stupid Tanya….
She and her family were coming down for the weekend to spend time with my mother. Of course I had to babysit for the stupid bitch. Why did I have to open my big mouth that I had a game tonight… and a dance.
'stupid stupid stupid' I internally smacked myself.
So it was either take Jessica and deal with her bullshit or take someone who I would only see this weekend and go away… and get my mom off my back.
When she first came this morning, Alice automatically hated her…. And Tanya hating her back…
I put all my frustration into the game… running like hell when I had to and hitting anyone who was in my way. Finally half time came around and went back to the locker rooms. We were winning easily against our opponent with 10-0
"Did you see that little skirt she was wearing" someone said as I walked into the lockroom "I had no idea she could clean up so nicely… and so easy for tonight" he laughed.
"Dude, I know. She looked hot. You're a lucky son of a bitch. So, are you going to tap it tonight after the dance?" Another guy said
"You know it. She'll be begging for me by the end of the night. Bella Swan is just another notch in my belt. I'll be meeting with Jessica after I drop her off" That did it. I lost all restraint at that moment to not fucking kill Mike Newton. I ran into the room and caught him by surprise when I slammed him into the lockers
"Cullen! What the hell man!" Mike yelled at me
"I know you were not talking about Isabella Swan. You are fucking sick if you think she would give it up for you" I pushed him into the locker again
"You mean she is a virgin? All the better" I was ready to wipe that smirk off his face but than the coach just had to step in.
"NEWTON! CULLEN! What seems to be the problem here?" Coach Cane came in the locker room shouting.
I reluctantly took my hands off of his jersey and set him back down while he started to straighten it out. I didn't take my eyes off of him and we just stared each other down. I was too fucking pissed to care he was a team mate… he was using MY Bella!
"Nothing Coach" Mike answered
"Cullen!" Coach wanted me to answer
"Nothing Coach" I answered
"Good, now let us get going on what we need to do in 3rd quarter." He blew his whistle to get everyone's attention. Finally when the announcer called us back in field, I marched over towards Mike who was laughing with the other teammates.
"You stay away from her Newton" I gritted through my teeth.
"I believe it is her decision to make Cullen" He smirked
"I don't care. If I hear you hurt her in anyway I will personally see to it that you will pay for it. She is too good for someone who is using her… She is too smart for that" I threatened
"Edward, look. Why do you even care? You said it yourself seven years ago when you tossed her aside for that Russian girl. You have no hold on her what so ever. So mind your damn business" Mike said in a serious tone. "Besides, what if I really liked her huh? Maybe I was looking to settle down on someone like her. You don't know me Cullen, so just get out of my face" He pushed me back. I went to lunge at him but Emmett and Jasper held me back.
"Edward, he isn't worth it. You just made captain this year… do not mess it up" Emmett talked me down
"Pussy" Mike laughed. I really wanted to smack that smile off his face. But he walked off before I could get my chance.
"What the hell was that about?" Jasper asked while we grabbed our helmets.
"Nothing" I barked at them. "Let's just go play this game and go home. I don't think I'm even going to the dance. I can't watch them two together right now… he makes me sick" I seethed
"Is there anything we need to know Edward?" Emmett asked as we stepped back on the field
"Yeah, when I see him hurt her, do not hold me back" I said finally and ran into place.
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BPOV
"WHAT!" Rose said after I said Tanya's name
"How do you know her?" Alice asked while giving an evil glare towards Tanya.
"She use to come at the end of every summer when Edward and I were younger…. I hated her" I shook my dead at disbelief.
"Ugh I can't stand her" Alice commented "I only met her once" She explained "And she already told me to stay away from Edward. Like I would go for my brother!" She said disgustingly
"So… she hasn't changed a bit basically" I said at a matter of fact.
"Don't worry Bella. She is here for the weekend. Her two sisters are here somewhere I'm sure." Alice said
"What is she doing here?" I asked myself
"She's with Edward" Alice answered me. I snapped my head towards her and gasped
"WHAT!?" Rose and I said at the same time. "Why that little…." Rose was about to finish until Alice cut her off.
"Edward was basically guilted into taking her and he didn't want to go with Jessica, so he brought her to get out of it" she explained. I just nodded my head and watched the halftime show that the marching band performed.
"Let's go get some food" Alice said "I need to walk around before I punch that little bitch" Alice fumed.
We all three stood up and walked towards to the concession stands. Nothing looked too appetizing but went with a hotdog anyways. We were about to walk back towards the stands to eat when I was stopped infront of a tall strawberry blond slut… AKA Tanya.
"Aww… look! It's Isabella!" Tanya said sweetly as her sisters walked up behind her. Rose stood up beside me as Alice got on the other side. "What a surprise!" She clapped her manicured hands together. "So it is true, you came back"
"It's Bella and yes I came back. Got a problem with it?" I asked while standing up to her… which was a bit difficult since she was almost a foot taller than me.
"Feisty, so you haven't changed" Irina commented. I felt my hands clinch tightly. They always knew how to get under my skin.
"You don't even know me" I scoffed
"Whatever" Tanya said as she tossed her stringy blond hair over her shoulder. "Well, I better go get ready for the dance since Edward will be taking me." Bitch… trying to make me jealous…. Okay, it was working but I wasn't going to let her win
"Fine, don't trip during the escort" I laughed and turned towards the bleachers
"Bella! That was amazing! Thank god you didn't let her get to you-" Rose slowed down at the end of her sentence when I turned around and saw that I had a few tears coming down my cheeks. I hated Tanya… she ruined everything.
"She ruined everything" I gritted out through my teeth. "She had the nerve…" I scoffed. I turned back around and went straight for the restrooms leaving Alice and Rose behind. I just needed a few minutes to freshen up and get my act together. The announcer started to say the game was about to start back up again and decided to just enjoy my night and not let stupid Tanya from ruining it.
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Finally after the game, we got into Rose's car and headed towards her house so we could get ready for the dance. The guys were suppose to be here right after they finished getting ready at Emmetts place. I didn't know if Mike was going to go with them, but all I knew was to be ready at Rose's and he would be here… so I waited.
Emmett and Jasper made it here in time to pick up Rose and Alice, but Mike was not with them. They all agreed to stay with me until Mike came by… and so we waited.
And waited
The dance was supposed to be at 10:30… and we only had 10 minutes till we had to be there.
"I'm going to kill him" Rose gritted through her teeth "I'm going to kill him and then find some way to bring him back so he can clean himself up" she threaten.
"Guys, yall just go ahead. I'm just going to call Charlie to pick me up. You four have fun" I said
"No! We are not leaving until we know everything is okay. Emmett is calling him right now to see whats going on" Alice said calmly. I just shook my head and reached for my phone.
Just then, the front door opened and a picked up my head that was laying on my knees while sitting on the stairstep. Well he finally showed up
"Sorry I'm late Izzy" Mike said as he walked into the house. He was here, so I wasn't going to make a big deal out of it.
"It's fine. You're here now and we are late" I said as I picked up my pocket book and walked towards Mike. He was dressed in a deep blue button down shirt and black slacks. For the first time, I felt attracted to me… but I was still pissed he was late. Once I made it infront of him, he pulled something out of his pocket and held right in front of me was a box. I looked at him confusingly
"Mike, what is this?" I asked as I took the box from his hand and fumbled with it in my hands.
"Well, If my memory is right, your birthday is in two days." I looked at him in awe that he would remember "and I wanted to get you something for it. I was going to be out of town during that time, so this is the only time I could give it to you. I hope you like it" he stumbled on his words and laughed nervously.
"Mike, you didn't have to" I told him
"I wanted to. Now open it up so I can put it on you" he said as I opened the box he had given me. I gasped as I saw what was in the rectangle box. It was a small butterfly pendent on a gold chain. It was beautiful.
"So I take it that the silence is good? Am I forgiven for being late?" He laughed.
"It's beautiful" I said. Mike took the necklace out of the box and motioned for me to turn around so he could put it on. Alice and Rose must have already left since we were the only ones in the room at the time.
"Thank you Mike" I thanked him for the gift and kissed his cheek. He gave me a wide grin and held out his arm for me to take. Maybe all my doubts about Mike was wrong… he really wanted me. I didn't know it at that point… maybe I could open my heart again for someone… even if it wasn't with Edward. Edward will always have my heart… but maybe this will be okay.
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"About time you two!" Rose exclaimed as I got out of Mike's car. We made it just in time to line up for the escorting. Walking in arm in arm was Edward and Tanya. Edward looked glorious in his white button down shirt while Tanya actually looked beautiful standing besides him.
"Oh Isabella!" I heard the hyena call out my name "Are you lost?" she asked me like I didn't know where I was.
"Nope, I'm exactly where I am suppose to be" I said, refusing to look at Edward… afraid I would cave.
"Wow! So what lucky guy are you escorting" She asked sweetly.
"She's escorting me" Mike said as he wrapped his arms around my waist. I froze for a moment at the contact… I didn't feel… safe.
"Why Michael Newton! Surly you remember me?" She flirted with him. The gull of this girl
"Yes, Tasha is it?" I wanted to snort when he answered her and from the look of Edward… he seemed to be amused by it.
"Tanya" she sneered "Come on sweetie, we need to get in line" she said while tugging Edward along.
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EPOV
After the game was finally over, I headed over to Emmett's to get ready for the dance. I know I said earlier I was not going… but I wanted to watch over Bella.
"How the hell did you end up going to the dance with Tanya" Jasper asked me
"I was desperate" I admitted "I didn't want to end up taking someone who I was not going to have a relationship with at the school and I know Tanya is just here for the weekend. So it's a win win. I get to go to the dance without being expected to date and my mother is happy" I didn't really want to take Tanya… I was kind of hoping she would disagree to it…
"How do you think Bella will react when she see's Tanya?" Emmett asked.
Fuck
"I didn't even think about that" I sighed. I was such a dumbass. Why didn't I consider how Bella will feel if Tanya came back into her life.
"Bella's a big girl" Jasper said "She will be fine. She has Alice and Rose with her… they'll make sure Tanya doesn't bother her"
I nodded my head and went back to getting ready.
After picking up Tanya and arriving at the school dance, Tanya decided to latch herself to me like a leech. I groaned everytime she opened her mouth to say something really unintelligent and boring. My eyes lit up the moment I saw Bella standing in the hallway for lineup. She looked stunning in her ice pink dress and with her hair down in waves. She literally took my breath away. I wanted to do nothing more than to drop Tanya off at the house and take Bella away with me.
Unfortunately Tanya had to open her big mouth.
"Oh Isabella!" She said in her fake nice voice… I knew her long enough to know when she was being dramatically sweet. "Are you lost?" I wanted to smack her right then and there…
"Nope, I'm exactly where I am suppose to be" Bella answered sternly. That's my girl!
Wow! So what lucky guy are you escorting" She asked sweetly.
"She's escorting me" Mike said as he wrapped his arms around my Bella's waist. She froze for a moment at the contact… looking uncomfortable.
"Why Michael Newton! Surly you remember me?" She flirted with him with me standing next to her.
"Yes, Tasha is it?" I hated Mike, but I was happy he took up for Bella…
"Tanya" she sneered "Come on sweetie, we need to get in line" she said while tugging my arm to lead us to the line.
"The hell was that Tanya" I lashed out
"I don't know what your talking about sweetie"
"Do not call me sweetie" I chastised "You better behave Tanya. If you do anything to embarrass me or my friends, I'll take you home." I told her. I was not going to put up with her cattiness.
"Fine" she huffed "I thought you didn't like Bella anyways"
"You don't know what you are talking about. Just drop it" I ended the conversation and waited for this stupid dance to be over with.
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BPOV
What a bitch! I don't even know why Edward tolerated her in the first place… even though she was a friend of the family.
"Are you alright?" Mike asked me in concern
"I'm fine. Thanks for taking up for me" I told him
"My pleasure. You look beautiful tonight Izzy, I'm the luckiest guy here" he smiled.
I didn't know why… but at that moment I actually believed it. But that was only in my head… my heart was telling me to turn around and run… to get out of this before I get hurt. I ignored my heart once more and put my arm through Mike's while we waited for our names to be called.
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Finally, the introductions were made as Mike and I entered the gym. I actually felt like I belonged here… but something in the back of my head was telling me this was wrong. I just ignored it just as I did with my heart. I was going to enjoy tonight and show Tanya and Edward that I did not need them ... even though my heart was telling me to go to him.
At last, Edward and Tanya made their entrance with everyone hollering and whistling once they said Tanya's name.
I hate her, I hate her, I hate her, I HATED HER! I thought once she came in.
She had MY Edward! Wow… wait a second… 'my' Edward? Where the hell did that come from?
'Your heart stupid'
I groaned louder than I thought I did but Alice and Rose took me away towards the bathroom for some reason.
"Whoa! What the hell is going on?" I asked once they drug me to the bathroom.
"I saw that look" Rose said
"What look?" I asked
"Don't play dumb Bella. You were just thinking about Edward… weren't you?" Alice said
"I don't know what you two are talking about, but I need to get back in there with Mike." I said as I tried to get out of the bathroom.
"Bella, wait… I have a bad feeling" Alice said.
"About what?"
"I don't know… I just get this feeling something is going to happen… Just please be careful…" she told me in a serious tone
"I will" I promised
"Alright, if anything happens, just call us okay?" Rose said
"I promise you two… what is up with you two anyways? Let's just go have fun alright? I didn't get dressed up for nothing… and I'm kind of excited to be with Mike" I admitted.
"Okay, lets go" Alice finally said with a sad smile
We made it back into the gym where Mike was chatting up with Edward, who looked like they were in a serious conversation. Once I made it up to them, Edward gave me a small smile and then glared at Mike.
"What's going on?" I asked nervously
"Nothing sweetcheeks" Mike said… why did his nicknames for me made me feel uncomfortable.
"Just remember what I said Newton" Edward said finally and walked off.
"What was that all about?" I asked
"Nothing to worry your little head about… now, lets go dance" he said, obviously wanting to end this conversation.
"Alright" I finally agreed… but I was going to find out somehow.
Jimmy Eat World's song Hear You Me came through the speakers. It was a beautiful song and I danced it with Mike. I noticed Edward dancing effortlessly with Tanya… but his gaze was on me. We couldn't keep our eyes from each other as we danced with our partners. I didn't know why… but I felt safe looking into his eyes… like he would protect me no matter what. I could feel my blush redden on my cheeks thinking about what it would be like to dance with Edward. Once the song ended, Edward ran up towards the DJ and whispered something in his ear.
"Izzy? Are you really okay?" Mike asked me. I felt guilty not paying attention to him during the dance…like I was cheating on him while looking at Edward.
"May I have this dance?" I heard his velvet and soothing voice. I could feel all the goosebumps on my arms rise at the sound of his voice.
"Sorry Edward, Izzy is with me to-" I cut him off immediately
"It's alright Mike, I don't mind okay? How about we leave after I dance with Edward here, you can get our stuff and the car ready" I tried to reason with him. He just gave a tight smile and glared at Edward as he walked away. I turned towards Edward as he took my hands in his and put one on his shoulder as the other hand stayed in his. It felt…. Natural as he put his hand on my waist as the first couple of beats of the song came on… and I recognized the song immediately…
"Bon Jovi?" I smirked at him as 'Make a Memory' flowed through the speakers.
"He was always your favorite" he said as he looked into my eyes. I felt entranced by the hold he had on me… how just one look could change everything I felt from before. I knew why he picked this song… not just because of Bon Jovi… but it was like he was trying tell me everything he couldn't… like it was his way to approach me. We danced slowly and got lost into the song… forgetting everything that had happened… just living. For the first time in years… I could feel my heart beat the moment we touched… and it scared the hell out of me.
"If you dont know if you should stay
If you dont say whats on your mind
Baby just, breathe theres no where else tonight we should be-
You wanna make a memory."
He started singing deeply into my ears, making me forget all my worries. He sang the song along as we danced, feeling like it was just us…
I could see myself in our meadow, dancing together and getting lost in each others eyes.
"If you go now I'll understand
If you stay Hey I've got a plan
We're gonna make a memory
You wanna steal a piece of time?
You can sing the melody to me
And I can write a couple of lines"
I could feel the tears escaping me at his words… wondering if they had more meaning to them… Almost like he was trying to tell me something…
I couldn't think like that… he only played a Bon Jovi song because he knew it was my weakness…
"Your crying" he said in a strain voice
All my fears, doubts, insecurities came flooding back into this moment… my moment with Edward. I was going to get hurt again… I just knew it. I let the final notes of the song play and pulled away from his arms.
"Bella…" he said in almost a whisper as he wiped the tears with the back of his hand.
"I have to go…" I said finally
"Can I see you tomorrow? I …. I found something of yours I wanted to give you" he said. I didn't know what to do… should I?
I nodded my head whispering a 'yeah'.
"I have to go" I said, composing myself.
"Okay, meet me tomorrow at noon… at our place" he emphasized the last room to see if I knew what he meant… and I did. Our meadow
"Yeah, I'll be there" I said "Bye Edward… um, thanks for the dance" I said nervously… not knowing how to leave
"Bye Bells" I stood there stunned as he walked away towards a very angry Tanya. He called me Bells…
"Izzy, you ready to go?" Mike asked while he put his arm over my shoulder to pull me away. I didn't want to… but he was with Tanya… it couldn't work…
"Yeah" I answered "Let's go" I smiled tightly as he took my hand in his.
As we made it to my house so he could drop me off. Charlie wasn't too happy that I was going to come home this late, but I never gave him a reason before to not trust me.
"I had a great time" He told me while brushing my hair away from my face. I knew what this was… he wanted to kiss! I never kissed anyone before… ever. I could feel a hundred different emotions going through me…
I wanted Edward... one person I could not have. I didn't have the same feelings for Mike… I couldn't lead him on like this.
"Mike" I started "I had a great time… but" I started. How could I do this without hurting him…
He cut me off by attaching his lips with mine. I was too stunned at the moment to think straight. I finally gave in and went with it. But the feeling of uncertainty still lingered above me. He unbuckled my seatbelt and tried to bring me over to his side while kissing. The realization started to set in on what was happening… it didn't feel right.
"Mike, I" I tried to pull away from him, but he kept forcing himself on me. I couldn't pull him off of me or breath for that matter to stop him. He pushed me against the door attacking my lips and then my jaw.
"Mike, stop it" I tried to breath. But he kept on going… I could taste the alcohol on his lips.
"You know you like this" he said roughly once he placed his hand on my knee, pushing the bottom of my dress up my thigh. I started to panic at that moment and found my strength right away pushing him off of me.
"What is wrong with you!? I told you no!" I said between breaths.
"So? You know you enjoyed it… you kissed me back" he said as if he was a justified reason.
"You… I.." I tried to defend myself but was losing quickly "Your drunk. You need to get out of here" I said finally
"Look, whatever. Just get out" he slurred "And don't you dare tell Cullen" he threatened
I grabbed my purse quickly and got out of his car. I was such an idiot! Once I made it to the door, I could hear the screeching sound of tires from Mike's car.
I made it in the house and ran up the stairs towards my room. I was completely angry with myself for getting myself in this situation! I was smarter than that… hell, I went through countless lectures from Charlie about this sort of shit.
I felt my purse start buzzing from my phone. I answered it quickly without looking to see who was calling.
"Hello?" I asked, still out of breath
"Bella? Where are you? We looked all over the place for you at the dance! Why did you leave!" A very concerned Rose answered.
"I'm fine… Mike just dropped me off" I said with a bit of edge to my voice
"Bella? What happened? Are you okay, you sound like you're out of breath" she asked
"I'm fine… I'm just tired. I'm going to bed…" I said while trying not to lose it from crying.
"Alright, well I'll see you Monday. Call me anytime okay?" She told me
"Yeah, I'll call you, Night Rose, tell Alice I said goodnight" I said before hanging up the phone. I walked over towards my mirror to see if Mike had left any bruises from his assault in the car. My lips were bruised from the kissing and my neck felt tender from where he grabbed me while kidding. It was definitely going to bruise tomorrow. My eyes finally rested on the necklace Mike gave me and ripped it off.
Once I was ready for bed, I heard the sound of my door open as I laid in bed, and saw it was Alice.
"Bella?" asked as she walked in
"What are you doing here?" I asked her
"I was worried" her voice was thick with emotion "Rose told me she talked to you and that you sounded upset. Mike did something… didn't he?" she asked. I couldn't hold it in any longer… I just let everything go.
"Oh my god.. he didn't… did he?" She was asking me if Mike had raped me.
"No" I shook my head violently "He could have though… I was able to stop him before he went any further" I said quietly and letting a new wave of tears take me over. Alice was by my side immediately holding me as I cried.
"It's okay Bella… everything will be alright" she tried to sooth me as I cried. I felt ashamed of myself for getting in that situation… for trusting someone so quickly… to think anyone would want me for me… not for the 'pretty' version of me.
I fell asleep immediately after my sobs calmed down enough for me to breath regulary. My hiccups were beginning while Alice rubbed my back to calm me. All I wanted at that moment was Edward… his soothing words… his touch. 'I should have stayed' were my final thoughts before letting sleep take me over.
=( *tear*
Who all thought I was going to make Mike into an actual nice person? I don't think so…
Well, the next chapter will be Bella and Edward's meeting at the meadow…. And their entire past will be hashed out, so just wait a tiny bit longer for the birthday disaster…
Don't forget my other story! 'Vision's of You' is lonely with only 3 reviews…
-Leigh
