A/N: I am sorry if the last chapter, but I like to think I like that chapter. It was also my way to get things ready to wind down this story. I am not sure how many chapters are going to be left, but I know it will end soon. Now off of that sad note and on to a potentially sad note, I still don't own Twilight. Stephenie Meyer still owns it and its characters.
Chapter 9: Why Worry
I
worry
I wonder all the time
Why worry?
It's killing
me
Forget about it
BPOV
Time skip 3 years to Bella, Edward and Alice's senior year of college.
College has been flying by, now it is Edward, Alice and I's senior year. Em, Rose and Jasper graduated last year. We celebrated it with a huge party at the Cullen house and then all 6 of us went on a trip to Italy for a week. While we were there Emmett finally manned up and proposed to Rosalie. Now Alice and she are planning the big day. I am just glad they haven't pulled me into the wedding planning too far. I have gotten as far as what color and style bride's maid dress would I like. I think Rose is going to go with her signature color of blood red.
Speaking of weddings, it has been 3 years since Edward proposed this promise to me. And we have been happily been together. We just celebrated our 5th anniversary. I remember that fateful day when I saw him on the plane like it was yesterday.
Oh yes before I forget about a year after Edward and I's trip to New York City, the newest The Honorary Title cd came up. And as they promised, Jarred and I playing 'Accident Prone' was on there. I was so nervous that all of their fans would hate it. But surprisingly on their fan sites, fans were having positive reactions to me. They wondered who I was and if I would be making a cd. They thought I had a beautiful voice. I actually replied to them on one of the forums. All the really nice supportive people.
Also these past couple of years, Edward and I have become common fixtures at Neptune's open mic night. We have been performing together. Then one day out of the blue Jarred and the guys showed up. I didn't know it until I was going to sing 'Accident Prone' and he appeared behind me. That night The Honorary Title forums were buzzing about our performance.
Now that we are in our final semester of school, we are finally in the upper level classes that are the ones you have always wanted to take but were too difficult. Edward is taking this class that he loves, Advanced Modern Composition. I am taking this novel writing class. I have always loved writing. I have been writing this one story on and of since junior year in high school. It was the sorry that came to me in a dream back then. (A/N: These classes do not exist at the University of Washington and I really don't know if they exist any where.)
The main project for this class is to start writing a novel. So I revised my chapters I have written and added to it using the techniques we learned in class. I have been getting really good positive reviews from my professor and my peers when we have peer review time in class.
Last week we turned in our 5th chapter. Our professor and his teaching assistant were handing about our chapters, I was too nervous because I have gotten A's on every chapter so far. When the teaching assistant sat my chapter on my desk all it said in red pen was "See me after class. –Dr. Lopez".
Oh no what does this mean? What this chapter that bad? Does he need to see me privately to tell me how bad it is? Is he going to tell me that I am not a good right and should abandon all hopes of being an author? What am I going to do if I don't become an author? I guess I could try my hand at teaching. Oh my god, I don't think I can take him telling me that it isn't good. Brain was on overdrive at Dr. Lopez start dissecting a novel. He would pull apart part of the story and show us what was good and why it was good. Then if he found a less great he would show us how it could be fixed. (A/N: I have no idea if they would this in a class like this.)
I absent mildly took notes. I really didn't hear any of his lecture. I was more like a zombie just writing away and think about what Dr. Lopez has to say. I am so worried about this. Finally I looked up and say everyone was leaving the class room. I looked quickly at my notebook and then shoved it back into my bag. Wow I was totally out of it during class; I can barely read my hand writing. Note to self: Need to decipher these later.
I started my trek down to my professor. Better get this over faster. This will be like a band aid. The faster you pull the less it hurts. I hope it works that way in this case. "Miss Swan, are you free to meet me in my office right now to discuss you latest chapter?" Dr. Lopez asked. "Yeah this is my last class of the day. Do you mine if I met you down there in like 10 minutes?" I tried to fake a smile. "Sure. I will see you down there." He smiled. What does that smile mean? Does he get sick please at tearing down his students? I could really be over thinking things.
I walked out of the class to see Edward waiting for me. He came rushing up to me; he noticed the sadness on my face. "What is wrong my love?" He asked full of concern. "Well I got a note on my latest chapter that I need to see my professor. And that time is in 10 minutes."I said with sadness in my voice.
"Don't worry about it Bells. I read all of your story so far and I think it's great. He might be praising you for a job well done." He told me. "Well sweetheart, I think you might be a little biased when it comes to my story. You're my boyfriend and you can't tell me my novel sucks." He smiled at me and then he kissed me nibbling on my neck some. "I guess your right. Well we better get down there." He guided me to the stairs to go to Dr. Lopez's office. "I will be out here waiting for you love." He told me as he pushed me to the office door. (A/N: I was going to end it here, but I didn't think I could do that to you.)
I stood at the office door. I took a deep breath and knocked. "Come in." I heard a voice say. I walked in. "Hello, Bella please take a seat." He pointed the leather chairs in front of his black modern designed desk. I took the seat. "So, Bella this is about you latest chapter." He took a long pause and then continued. "You know I love your story so far. This chapter was a turning point." I tried not to show my sadness and fear in my expression.
He looked up at me. "Bella…….. I really….love this chapter. It gave you story so much depth. I could feel how your characters are feeling. If you don't mind me asking did you start this story at the beginning of the semester or have you been writing this before? From your writing you seem like a natural writer." He smiled at me. "Well this idea came to me when I was in high school. I have always written stories, but I thought this was the best." I admitted to him.
"Do you have more chapters?" he asked me. "Yes I do. It's almost done. I have been revising it as the semester has been going on using the techniques you have taught me." I admitted to him. "Another question does your story have a title? I know when you submit it you submit it as 'untitled'." He asked. "Yeah, I just came up with a title a few days ago. Its title is 'From Dusk to Dawn." (A/N: Thank you ihaveOOCD for suggesting this title to me.)
"Well I have a friend who is an agent at Little Brown, a publishing company. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind me sending him your first 5 chapters I have. Your story is great and I think it could be published." He smiled at me. I was in complete shock. All I could do was nod and say yes. Then I left his office.
I was in a daze when Edward came to my side. "What's the matter Bella? What did he say?" Edward said with a mixture of concern and venom. "He….he asked…..mmmme….."I stuttered like an idiot. "Calm down Bella, tell me what he said." He rubbed soothing circles on my back.
I tried to gain my composure. I took a deep breath. "Dr. Lopez asked me if it was alright if he sent my first 5 chapters to a book agent friend of his. He really thinks it could get published." I kind of squealed in delight. Damn Alice is rubbing off on me. "Oh my god Bella! That is great! That is your dream to become a published author. He kissed me and then we were off to meet our friends for dinner.
A/N: I hope everyone liked this chapter or at least did my to throw rocks at me. I would like to thank ihaveOOCD for giving the title of Bella's book. Please review. Let me know what you think. Tell me you loved it, you hate it or you are indifferent. Thanks everyone in advance. Every gets a round of virtual hugs!
