Sorry it took so long to post the next two chapters. No real excuse just lack of motivation. Well Thursday was my birthday so there was some excuse. Anyways pictures of dresses and links to songs used are on my profile so check them out. Oh, and pay attention the Hinder video has our beloved Emmett in it and he is just as hot as the bad ass as he is as a vampire. Enjoy.

Story=mine Characters= Stephenie Meyer

Chapter 10

BPOV

"Oh wow!!!" For the first time in two hours I was getting the chance to look at myself. Alice, of course, had come over and primped, plucked, sucked and polished every inch of my body. My hair was curled with jeweled bobby pins holding the front strands out of my face. The dress was even more perfect with the whole package involved.

"You look amazing!" She was always proud of her work.

"So do you think Edward will like it?" I was getting up some nerve. I needed to talk to him about what happened and why I had been ignoring him. He deserved that much after the million phone calls these past few months.

"Are you kidding me? He is going to see you and die a happy man!" She was a little over whelming at this point. I was beginning to think that the whole idea for a Valentine's day ball thing was not entirely Emmett's idea.

"Right, well that would only be slightly embarrassing if he did die!" I would indulge her silly mood for now. I had to admit I was feeling pretty giddy myself. I had never gone to prom mostly because I was terrified of having to dance EVER. But also because I wasn't really comfortable being in a dress.

After Alice finished putting the final touches on her hair we headed out. She had braided her short hair into a beautiful updo. Her dress was a silver grey color with black trimming and a black bow at the waist. Her dress was poofy to but not nearly as bad as mine.

The limo had been waiting for half an hour to take us to the ball. I thought this was rude but Alice said you should never arrive on time to an event and definitely never arrive early. She said it showed desperation.

When we arrived at the ball I could tell that we were definitely not early. I looked around me suddenly feeling way out of my element. There were tuxedos and dresses everywhere. I was right it was just like being back in high school and walking into the prom. I hated high school.

Inside the banquet hall there were red, white and pink roses lining the walls. The dance floor shimmered like someone had thrown red glitter on it. It was classy not promish in anyway. I could tell that Alice had put a lot of effort in the decorations. It wasn't cheaply done at all.

"Alice, this is beautiful. You really did a great job!"

"It didn't take long. Emmett made me promise I wouldn't go over board."

"It's perfect."

"BELLA!!" Emmett was rushing towards us like a line backer going in for the tackle. For such a big guy he sure could move swiftly.

"I'm so glad you came. I have to admit when Alice told me she was going to invite you I was all for it, but I figured you would say no. You don't really strike me as the social butterfly type."

"Well people surprise each other every day, huh. I didn't think a big brut like you would be interested in helping the community better itself."

"Oh, wait, this is a charity event! Damn, I thought it was a themed keg party! Better hurry and cancel the order of wings then, huh!" He said nudging my side with his elbow as he winked.

"Enjoy your night, Bella." He turned to make his rounds as host.

Alice and I slowly made our way around the crowded ballroom. We visited every charity table going over their silent auction items and bidding on anything we thought we might like. There were about ten charities. There was one for the March of Dimes, St. Jude's Children, Susan G. Komen, Avon's campaign to stop violence against women and that was just a few. It was amazing how everyone had come together to help support each other.

I was starting to get really comfortable when I heard Emmett's voice come over the speakers.

"I would just like to thank everybody who came to this event. As you all know I lost a very dear friend to leukemia several years ago and this is my way of keeping his spirit alive. Feel free to bid on anything at the tables and also stick around after the show and we will be holding a live auction. Now, I would like to introduce my brother Edward and his band Eclipse." And with that several girls in the crowd went crazy.

"Thank you. We will be starting the show in about fifteen minutes. Please, everyone while you're waiting for us to begin take another look at the auction items on the tables."

Ah, his voice was even more beautiful in person. I had gotten so used to listening to the saved messages. I watched him carefully, trying not to draw attention to myself. He was talking to a beautiful blonde, possibly the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. She was wearing a red dress that might as well have been invisible. I mean the top was practically see through. There was lace strategically placed to cover the necessary areas of her breasts but other than that she was topless. Her hair was in a ball of curls it looked like it was getting ready to just cascade down her back. What am I saying why do I care who he is talking to? Am I jealous?

I felt my face turn red as I watched him grab her hand and kiss her cheek before turning to the crowd. Yep, this is what jealousy felt like. I wanted to rip her hair out of her head and pour wine down the front of her ridiculously gorgeous dress. That hussy.

"Bella, are you ok?" Alice's voice brought me out of my imaginary attack.

"Alice, who is the blonde talking to Edward?"

"Oh, that's Rosalie! She sings with the band sometimes. Edward says she gives a different dynamic to their music."

Oh, so they shared a love of music, great.

"Actually, I'm hoping to get the chance to introduce her to Emmett tonight. She is just his type. Well, actually they are one big contradiction. He is a big grizzly teddy bear and she is a beautiful macho woman."

"I'm sorry? A macho woman?"

"Yes, she can take any car apart and put it back together. Probably with a blindfold on. Not to mention, she is a black belt in karate which means she is probably the only person in New York who could kick Emmett's ass, fix his car and make him swoon in the same day."

"Oh, good. That's good." What a relief! He was still on the market.

"Hello, Becca…..Alice." Ugh, spoke to soon.

We turned to meet the amber eyes of a familiar strawberry blonde.

"It's Bella." I corrected her.

"Whatever."

"Tanya, what are you doing here?" Alice didn't have as much tolerance as I did.

"I was invited, Alice. Edward sent me an invitation. Didn't you two know we were getting back together?"

Bitch, she was gloating. But hearing her say that hurt.

"No, we hadn't heard. Congratulations, Tanya. Looks like you got what you wanted." That's all I could say without choking.

"I always get what I want, I told you that already." And with that she walked away.

"Don't pay any attention to her Bella. You and I both know that's not true." Alice gave my hand a quick squeeze and went over to where Jasper had just entered the ballroom.

At this point I was ready to leave. I would not wait around and be humiliated. I headed towards the door.

"Hello, are you leaving so soon?" I turned around to see a rather large, dark skinned boy standing in front of me. He was almost taller than Edward and he had long dark brown almost black hair. It was obvious by his features that he was Native American.

"Umm, yes it turns out this evening wasn't such a hot idea."

"That's a shame. I've been watching you and I was hoping to get a dance before you left."

"I'm sorry. What did you say your name was?"

"Jacob. Jacob Black."

EPOV

Rose and I had everything set up. I was going to sing two songs dedicated to the two women in my life that were causing me the most angst. One in which I was getting rid of and the other in which I would be begging mercilessly to be mine. Once Bella said she would have me, Rose was to sing a song for us to dance to. This was huge I was making a very big statement tonight. I was confessing my love for Bella in front of my entire family and all our friends.

"Ok Rose, let's get this right. My miserable existence depends on it."

"Edward, what happens if she says no?"

"She won't. Alice said she had a dream about it. She will say yes."

"Right. Alice had a dream. Sure, a dream seems like a reliable source."

"Just please don't mess this up." I gave her hand a quick tug and kissed her cheek. I turned to look out into the crowd. I finally found Bella and Alice and to my great disappointment Tanya had found them first. I was so ready to be done with her. I wasted the last three years of my life trying to fit into hers.

I began to tune my guitar, checking the amps to make sure there was no squeal behind the microphone. I looked up and saw Bella talking to Jacob Black. He was the worst person for her to be hanging around with. His band, Wolf Pack, was constantly hanging around stealing lyrics and melodies. He was still holding a grudge from when we beat them at Battle of the Bands two years ago. How would he know I was interested in Bella? He must have been talking to Emmett. Emmett was impossibly open with people.

It was now or never.

"Eddie, I just wanted to wish you good luck." Tanya was standing at the edge of the stage. She was wearing a royal blue form fitting dress. This color looked so much better on Bella's fair skin as opposed to Tanya's orange spray on tan. The front of the dress was two pieces of cloth held together by a thin strand of diamonds and the back was even worse.

"Oh, Tanya, I'm so glad you came. I want you to know that the first song of our set tonight is for you." And with that I kissed her cheek and turned to the microphone.

"Ok, are you ready for the show?"

People began to crowd around the stage. I was feeling a ton of gratification from Tanya knowing that this first song was for her. I wouldn't announce it to the crowd. That would not be gentleman like, but the people who mattered the most would know the significance of the song.

BPOV

"Hello, Jacob. My name is Bella Swan." I held out my hand and he took it. His skin was on fire, like he had been holding it against a warm flame.

"So, what about that dance?" Oh, right.

"I don't dance. Ever." This was a lie, I would dance with Edward. But Jacob didn't strike me as the romantic relationship type. I kind of got the feeling he was trying to save me from embarrassment.

"Oh, well stick around you'll change your mind." And with that he walked away. Boy, he sure was over confident.

"Bella, I think you need to stay long enough to hear Edward's first two songs at least." Alice had slowly been making her way over to Jacob and I. She looked worried about something but I didn't press it because I knew she would tell me when she figured out what to say.

"Fine, Alice, but then I really just want to go home ok." I was extremely uncomfortable with the fact that Edward was going to be singing love songs. Especially since Tanya had just told me that they were getting back together.

"The first song is to Tanya. Pay attention, it's important."

I heard the guitar start up and Edward's beautiful voice came over the speakers.

I just want to be alone tonight

I just want to take a little breather

Cause lately all we do is fight

And every time it cuts me deeper

The pain in his eyes was disturbing. Like he was feeling those cuts heal as he was singing.

Cause something's changed

You've been acting so strange

And it's taking it's toll on me

It's safe to say that I'm ready to let you leave

Was he seriously singing a break up song? On Valentine's Day.

That's when it hit me. What Alice had said about listening to the first two songs. I started to panic. He was going to make a scene. This was my punishment for not answering his phone calls. He was going to sing a song to me in front of hundreds of strangers. Damn it Bella, why didn't you answer the fucking phone. I needed to get out of here.

With out you, I live it up a little more everyday

With out you, I'm seeing myself so differently

I didn't wanna believe it then

But it all worked out in the end

When I watched you walk away

well I never thought I'd say

I'm fine

With out you

Oh dear god! I caught site of Tanya, she looked like she could kill someone. One guess to who that someone might be. I had to get out of this crowd before the song was over. That was not going well, the crowd seemed to be on Edward's side. It was like quick sand the more I struggled to break free the more I got sucked in.

"Bella? What are you doing?" Alice looked amused by my behavior.

"Alice, you set me up! You know what he is doing and you didn't warn me." Tears were threatening to take over my eye sight. I sucked in a deep breath, trying to control my emotions. I could hear Edward's voice continuing with the song. The song that was no doubt leading to my song, which in turn would draw me to the center of attention. Which is exactly where I didn't want to be.

"Bella, calm down. You are being ridiculous." She obviously never got embarrassed. No, of course not, Alice lived for this kind of stuff.

"Bella, seriously, you aren't going anywhere. My parents are here, along with all of our friends. You will embarrass him."

"Oh right, well we wouldn't want to cause anyone any embarrassment now would we. Except, wait, isn't that what he is doing to me!"

"Bella, this is his Romeo moment. You know the point in the story where he kills himself because he can't live without Juliet. That is what he is doing. He doesn't know how you feel. He doesn't know how you will react. All he knows is that he loves you. So he is risking his dignity to proclaim that love to you. Be a good Juliet and do the same."

"Are you CRAZY!!!!!?" They song was coming to an end. I couldn't breath. I was angry and terrified. I knew what I would say but why in front of all these people? Why couldn't he take me on a quiet picnic and do it there like normal people? Oh right, because I DIDN"T ANSWER THE DAMN PHONE!!!!!

I just wanna be alone tonight

I just wanna take a little breather

Damn, this was it. I was trapped. There was no way out.