A/N: I don't own Twilight or Maid in Manhattan nor am I affiliated in any way to the Vanderbilt family. Any similarities or references belong to their own persons.

Reviews are always much appreciated -Allie

Bella POV

"No. Sorry, Alice. That's just not happening."

"Oh come on Bella! You have to go shopping for a homecoming dress, what are you going to wear?"

"I'm sure I'll find something in my closet."

"Something to wear to a formal event in your closet? Yeah, right. You can't wear something from any past dance, it would be out of season!"

"I don't have anything from any past dance because I've never gone to a homecoming dance. You're lucky I'm going at all. I'm not going shopping, Alice. No. No, times a million. I hate shopping."

Ouch. That last sentence was physically painful to say out loud. Shopping was my greatest pass time.

"You've … never been to a homecoming dance before? It's official. Isabella Marie, if you care about me you will go shopping."

"Mary Alice, I hate shopping."

"That's simply not possible, I refuse to believe it! Who doesn't love splurging on fabulous fashions-oh, Bella! I'm sorry. I hadn't realised! Listen, if it's the money you're worried about, we can lend you some! I'm sure the Chief's salary isn't quite fitting for big splurges …"

I snort.

"I'm not poor, Alice. I can afford a dress. I just don't want to go buy – oh you know what? Fine. I'll go."

Anything to get you to stop nagging me, I grumbled mentally. I really don't like that Alice thinks that she can just order me around and bribe me with money. This whole situation is ridiculous, I have more than enough dresses in my own closet that look and are worth ten times better than whatever regular stores in Port Angeles have. However, there's no way to explain that to a girl who thinks my dad can't even afford a cheap dress.

Frowning, I get into Alice's Porsche and pull out my phone, and log onto twitter, eager to see what everyone else is up to.

Charlotte DLC

Grr. Miss my partying days like crazyyy #fuckschool

I snort silently, typical Char.

Hayden Vanderbilt

Damn, this is why I don't come home often #fuckthat

I frown and remind myself to message him to find out what that's all about.

Christian Condor

Just can't help getting lost in her big brown eyes #mybabyisgorgeous

My blood turns cold and I narrow my eyes angrily at Christian's tweet. Brown eyes? So he really did move on. The realization isn't a foreign one; I had come to this conclusion a while ago. Having it confirmed via social networking, was however not welcome.

I quickly type up a tweet before opting to turn my phone off, not willing to deal with Christian's shit.

Isabella Vanderbilt

City lights can only do so much

There. Most likely, no one would understand what that meant. But, Christian would. Every time he looked down at his thigh, he would be reminded of me, and I him. For some odd reason, I truly didn't regret the tattoo I had gotten, no matter what happened in our relationship, Christian and I would always be friends. Nothing could change the memories we had together.

"Bella? We're here!" Alice squealed. She got out of the car with a bounce in her step, causing Rosalie and I to roll our eyes at her girlish antics. "The theme for homecoming this year is old Hollywood and we also need to get outfits for Tyler's Halloween party next week. I'm thinking we try to stop at the Denali boutique?" Alice suggested, although it really didn't sound like much of an open answer question.

Rose nodded before turning to me and smiling. "The Denali sister's; Kate, Irina and Tanya have been designing since they were little girls. They used to go to Forks High; they opened up a shop here in Port Angeles mall and are really successful. They even have a few boutiques in Seattle."

I nod and follow Alice and Rosalie into the boutique. If the theme was old Hollywood, then it was a done deal; I was wearing a floor length red dress. It wasn't an option, but a must.

"Bella! You should really try to stick with blue, I think it'd be cute on you." I nod in agreement with Alice although I don't agree at all and continue to scan the racks. Alice has a strong personality, and although Isabella Swan doesn't, Isabella Vanderbilt does.

A pretty girl with long straight pale blonde hair comes up to me and extends her hand, a friendly smile on her face. "Hi, I'm Kate! Is this your first time shopping here?" I nod. "Okay, well basically the front of the store is the more affordable items, and in the back we have the more expensive, grandiose ones. Everything is separated by colour to make shopping easier for our clients." I grin and thank her before making my way further into the store.

I stop midway when my eyes spot a short black dress; I pick it up and glance at the price tag, to keep up pretences. 15 dollars for a dress like this? I thank the fashion gods that it's in my size and keep it with me, planning on wearing it for Halloween with a pair of black cat ears. As typical as that was, it was cute.

I quickly make my way to the red section of the store and find the perfect dress in less than a minute. I grab it and make my way to where Alice and Rosalie were.

"I don't know Rose, blue is so much more Bella's colour!"

I look up startled. "I already found both my dresses, and neither of them are blue."

Alice looked up at me startled, glanced back down to my arm and literally forced me into the dressing room. I huff in annoyance but quickly slip on the black dress. It has long sleeves, a modest neckline and reached mid thigh. It was in an almost cotton like material and was really comfy, perfect for Tyler's party. I bend over and put on the pair of suede black wedged heels I had found and walk out to get Alice's not-so-needed approval.

I was met with an excited squeal before Alice started speaking in an inhuman speed. "Oh my gosh! Bella it's perfect, I can just imagine it and those shoes wow Bella you shop well. Show me the homecoming dress!"

I blink at her confused, my brain taking an extra few minutes to understand what it is she was saying exactly. I smirk at the tiny girl in front of me before stepping back into the change room and slip on the dress, glancing at myself in the mirror before stepping out.

Rose's shriek of joy is the first thing I hear, to my surprise. "Oh, Bella! It's perfect. I never really though of red as a colour for you but it's flawless! Help me find mine?"

I'm unable to hide my smirk as I agree to help both girls find their dresses. In the end, Alice got an orange strapless dress for Halloween and a green floor length ball gown. Rose ended up with a white dress for Halloween and a blue floor length evening gown.

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Once I get home, I open my e-mail, surprised to see a flood of questions by fans, most of them repeated. Sighing, I take off my wig and contacts, change my shirt and sit on the floor with my MacBook with me, and start to film a Questions and Answer's video.

"Hi everyone, it's Isabella. I'm making a quick Q&A video, mostly because I've been getting a lot of questions in my inbox and I'm pretty bored right now so why not, right? Okay so, Kristen from Manhattan asks 'Dear Isabella, I'm used to seeing you and your friend's out and about the city but these days you are all nowhere to be found. Why is that?' Well, Kristen, it's our senior year so most of us are really just staying in and studying. As boring as that sounds, we all need to get serious and realize that college is just around the corner. Don't you worry, you can't keep kids like us down forever."

I wink at the camera, my heart beating about a mile a minute. I hadn't realized that we would be missed in the city. Of course it was logical, we almost never stayed in and could almost always be seen enjoying the Manhattan nightlife.

"Um, next. Cassie from Colorado asks 'Last year, Christian tweeted that he would never get a girl flowers, but you just tweeted a picture of roses. Did he change his mind for you?' Ah, as pleasant as that would have been, the roses I received this past week have nothing to do with Christian. He still stays true to his word, and will probably never give a girl flowers."

I snort but shoot a smile at the camera; anything to not appear broken, although I am surprised that this girl even noticed that.

"Okay, um Lacy from Toronto asks 'Did you and Christian break up?' god, you got straight to the point didn't you?" I let out a musical laugh while mentally finding the best way to answer her question. "Yeah. There you go, short and sweet, we did break up. I can't really tell you how he's doing because we haven't spoken in a while but, from what I can see, it seems like we're both starting to see other people."

I shake my head wryly before facing the camera once more.

"Well, that's all I really have time for today, remember to always keep your head up and follow your dreams because nothing matters but you."

I upload the video and tweet the link before slipping in the shower and getting ready for bed. My cellphone vibrates and I reach up for it, surprised to see a message from Christian.

Christian Condor

I didn't know you ever wanted flowers, you never said anything 11:57pm

I feel a pain in my chest but push it aside stubbornly. I quickly type up a reply before closing my eyes and falling asleep.

Christian Condor

I didn't know you ever wanted flowers, you never said anything 11:57pm

Me

There are something's a girl shouldn't even have to say 11:57pm

A/N: Sorry! I know this episode really wasn't all that amazing but it was necessary for the story's progress. Reviews and suggestions are always appreciated!