Heeey everybody!

Some people complained about the last chapter. I know that it was not the most exciting chapter yet, but it was mostly a filler chapter. I don't want crazy action in every single chapter.

A few people asked about why Emmett disliked Edward so much. I'm sorry that I didn't explain it in the chapter. Well, Emmett doesn't like him because of the whole beach incident with Bella. Also because he dated Tanya, the uber-bitch that is mean to Bella, Rose, and Alice. Most importantly, he doesn't like him because he suspects that Edward likes Bella a lot. He doesn't want anyone harming his baby cousin.

Sorry that there such a long Author's Note. Please remember to review. Thanks! I took a little time jump in the story. Hope that you guys aren't upset. 2,166 words. Please enjoy and review! Can I get 20 reviews? Maybe? If not, then oh well.

Disclaimer: I never owned Twilight…and I never will…

Chapter 10: Time Flies:

Over the next two years, Edward and I became best friends. He got along great with all of my friends, even Emmett. They actually became really good friends. It was quite surprising, but it happened. I never ended up admitting to Edward how I felt about him.

Those two years were filled with heart break and happiness. I saw Edward go through many girlfriends and each new girlfriend cut me like an open wound. Every flirt going on between him and another girl cut my wound deeper and deeper. Happiness did come, though. I got to be best friends with Edward. He defended me when people were mean in school, especially Tanya. He was like my special protector. He was simply amazing.

I talked with Alice and Rose about Edward. They told me that if I wanted to make him jealous, I could find a boyfriend. I did find a boyfriend and I am not that happy with him. He was an old family friend's son of Charlie's. He went to a La Push school and was two years younger. Jacob Black was sweet, at times, but overly overprotecting. He didn't like me hanging out with Edward so much. It would always put a strain on our relationship when I would tell him that I would be hanging out with Edward. I didn't really like going out with Jake at first, but I think I sort of felt something towards him. I didn't know whether it was true love or brotherly love. Jake wasn't the best boyfriend nor anywhere near close, but he was occasionally a gentleman. He usually didn't come to important events, like right now, my graduation from Forks High School. We would end up getting in fights and breaking up. Soon after, he would apologize and then I would reluctantly go back with him.

I stopped zoning out because I wanted to hear my name called. Alice and Edward were already called and sitting on the other side of the room. A few names were called before I finally heard my own.

"Isabella Swan" I heard my principal call. I got up and walked to the center of the stage and was handed my diploma. I shook hands with my principal and vice principal as they both congratulated me. I slowly walked in my black heels to the graduated side and sat next to my two best friends. Alice squealed in excitement and gave me a tight hug. Edward gave me an awkward hug because I was too dazed to hug back. Blushing profusely, I returned the hug.

Edward pulled away and whispered in my ear, "I'm going to take my best friend out tonight for a little graduation celebration and she's gonna go!" He told me. He smiled at me.

I shook my head and whispered back because the principal was still calling the names, "Jacob will want to take me out." I told him sadly. His smile faded and turned abruptly into a frown.

"Bella, why are you dating him? He's not even at your graduation! This dude is a jerk and you know it." He told me, not bothering to whisper. Alice glared at us.

"People are still being called! This is not the time to be rude!" She whispered at us.

The names were soon finished being called. Everyone was either crying or jumping up and down.

"You are now graduates of Forks High School!" The principal called from the podium. Cheers erupted throughout the tiny gymnasium. We all threw our blue caps in the air and hugged anyone and everyone who was around. I even hugged Tanya with fat tears in my eyes.

She was crying like me when she pulled me into a hug, "I'm sorry that I was so mean to you!" She sobbed as she pulled me into a hug. "I'm just so jealous of you, Rosalie, and Alice."

"Its okay, Tanya. It was definitely a different experience meeting you." I told her as I pulled away, but she pulled me into another hug. How odd.

"No really, I'm so sorry" She said again and I nodded as if saying it were alright. I pulled away again and this time she let me go. I went over to Rose, Emmett, and Jasper, who were there to watch us graduate.

I pulled them each into hugs as more salty tears streamed down my cheeks. "Bella, where's Jacob?" Rose asked.

"He didn't come…" I responded.

"That little pussy didn't come?!" Emmett roared. "He does know that you're graduating, right? Bells, why are you dating this jerk?" I shrugged and he looked even angrier.

"Let's just forget about it." I told them. We soon left. I was in Edward's car. Alice was with Jasper in his car; Emmett and Rose in the big Jeep.

"Edward, I think I'm going to take you up on your offer." I told him with a smile. He smiled back. "What restaurant? Do I need to dress up?"

"No, but you need to wear a dress." He responded, not giving me the restaurant. I simply nodded and thought of an outfit that I was going to wear. Edward dropped me off at my house and said that he would pick me up at 6 'o clock.

I quickly took a shower, even though I had already had taken one before graduation. I pulled off my graduation dress. It was from Delia*s and totally cute. I thought that it was perfect, but it was a day dress and a little too fancy. Otherwise, I would have worn that to dinner with Edward. (ALL OUTFITS ON PROFILE)

For some reason, I thought that going out to dinner with Edward would be considered cheating. I had gone out to dinner with Edward before and it was one way for us to stay such good friends. Jake usually didn't like these dinners, but I was rather mad at Jake at the moment.

Emmett and Edward were right. Why was I dating Jacob? Sure, he could be nice. I wasn't in love with him. I barely even liked him, when I thought about it. I knew right away when I started dating him that there was no connection. I thought that maybe Edward would get jealous and finally ask me out or something, but nothing happened. Edward acted as if were the greatest thing in the world. This slashed at the open-wound in my very broken heart. I was never going to be good enough for the god-like Edward Anthony Cullen.

After my shower, I blew my hair dry and curled it into ringlets. I didn't know why I was getting so dressed up for dinner with my best friend and not my boyfriend. I put on a decent amount of makeup. Once I was finished I threw on a casual black dress with a brown belt and a pair of gladiator sandals.

Beeeeppp! Beeeeppp!

You have one new text message.

I sighed as I saw the name. It was Jacob. I snapped my phone open and started reading the message.

Bella, where are you?-Jake

Jake, I'm home, but I'm going to be going out soon-Bella.

Closing my phone, I got up from my bed and went slowly down the stairs. It was 5:45. I grabbed a cup from the cabinet in the kitchen and filled it with orange soda. Sitting down, I heard my phone beep.

Why are you going out? And who with?-Jake

I'm going out because I want to and I'm going out with a friend.-Bella

Who are you going out with?-Jake

Edward-Bella

I don't want you having dinner with him.-Jake

You're not my father. I'm going to have dinner with my best friend, whether you like it or not.-Bella.

I turned off my phone and put my empty cup in the sink. There was a knock at the door. Before opening it, I fixed my hair once more in the mirror by the door.

"You look beautiful, Bella." Edward told me with a crooked grin.

Blushing, I thanked him. He led me towards his car.

When we arrived at the restaurant, I was awed. I expected a big fancy restaurant, but it was not. The place was called The Star Diner. The place was filled with little trinkets on the walls. The style was bright neon colors. The outside was a bright orange with a florescent pink door. Walking in, I caught an appetizing smell of cheeseburgers and French-fries. Edward led me to a bright green booth and soon enough a brunette waitress came to our table. She looked to be about seventeen. The nametag on her neon uniform said Stephanie. I scowled at her as she instantly started flirting with Edward. We quickly placed our drink orders and she told us that she would be right back with them.

"So how has your day been?" Edward asked. I laughed.

"Edward, you just saw me two hours ago!" I said to him. He smiled.

"I know, but it's always a good conversation starter"

"Edward, we have been best friends for two years, I think we know how to have a conversation." I responded.

Stephanie soon came back with our drinks. She batted her eyelashes at Edward many times, but he looked like he was trying to ignore it. I placed my order and asked for a cheeseburger and Edward got the same.

While we waited, we talked about college. Edward and I would be going away to Dartmouth together, while everyone in the gang else was staying at home and going to the college nearby. We had decided on sharing an apartment because we would be saving money, not that his family needed to. It would be a blast.

When our food came, we became silent. I felt very awkward. To me, I felt like I was cheating. I finished my cheeseburger slowly and downed my Pepsi. When we were both finished, we decided to get up and leave. Edward paid the bill after my many complaints and the waitress told us to come again. Edward led me to his car.

"So I guess you should take me home now." I told him as I got into the Volvo, worried that Jacob might be waiting for me at my house.

"No way, am I taking you home! Bells, the night is still young." He responded with a mischievous grin. I sighed as he pulled out of the tiny parking lot.

Tee hee! She's now dating Jacob! What does Edward think of this? You'll just have to wait until the next chapter! Review! No bad ones, please! Thanks!

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