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10: Prom Night

It's been four days since Rosalie became the new 'campus crush'. I liked the idea of Rosalie dressing as a normal teen at first, but now, I just don't like it. Most boys now go to our lunch table to ask for her number, approach us at the parking lot just to say 'Hi' to her…I'm telling you, it's just annoying. It's a good thing Rosalie doesn't entertain those boys. But still, I liked it more when Rosalie used to wear knee-length dresses and sweaters; back then, I was among the few who knew her beauty.

It's not like I'd rather have everyone think of her as ugly and dorky; what I want is for them to see her inner beauty and not only the outside. I remember telling Edward my thoughts about Rosalie's 'makeover', but Edward just shrugged and told me that I should just go with it. Maybe Edward's right. I don't know. At least Rosalie's personality didn't change. She was still my shy and innocent Rosalie…my Rosie.

Oh, here's another thing you need to know: I haven't told Rosalie that I love her yet. Honestly, I think I'm afraid of what she's going to say…but I'm planning on telling her tonight. I even bought her a necklace with a snowflake pendant. I'm sure it'll suit her perfectly because she's like a snowflake in every way; beautiful and fragile.

Edward's presence pulled me out from my thoughts. He sat beside me and patted my shoulder. "You look like 007," he joked.

I chuckled and patted his shoulder in return. "You don't look bad either."

Edward and I were silent for an awkward moment until he spoke up. "Talk to me man."

"About what?"

Edward shrugged. "About you, about Rosalie. It's been quite some time since we had a serious conversation."

The sound of Rosalie's name brought a smile to my lips. I then turned to look at Edward. "What's there to talk about? She's the best person I've ever known."

"You really like her, huh?" Edward asked. I nodded and looked at Edward like a boy who fell in love in the eighth grade. Edward smiled and patted my shoulder. "I'm happy for you."

And then, as if on cue, the door of Bella's room opened. The most important girl in my life went out of the room and started to head down the stairs. Everything was like in slow motion as she walked down with a smile on her face. She looked ethereal in every way; her purple long dress suited her perfectly. It hugged all her curves in the right places and complemented her alabaster skin. Her golden locks were gently waving as she moved, and she didn't have much make-up on her face. I probably looked like a fool as I stared at her with a silly smile on my face.

Before I could say a word, Alice came bouncing down the stairs, wearing a short fluffy dress that matches her quirky personality, and right behind her was Bella, wearing a simple white knee-length dress with a black belt. Jasper then came in and stopped a few steps behind me and Edward.

"Wow…" he breathed. "You girls look great," he said, though his eyes were fixed on Alice.

Alice giggled and walked over to him. "I know," she said as she linked arms with Jasper.

"Bella," Edward claimed. He reached for Bella's hand and led her outside.

Now it was only me and my Rosie. "You look good, Rose," I said nervously. Dang; I never got nervous around a girl before.

Rosalie smiled and took a step closer to me. "Thanks."

I took her hand and led her to the car waiting for us outside the house. During the whole ride to the venue, I couldn't help but look at Rosalie every once in a while. She just looked so darn irresistible. As we entered the hall, all eyes were on us. Most of the boys looked at me with envy, while most of the girls looked like they just saw a couple you read about in fairy tales and whatnot.

We looked around until we finally saw our friends near the dance floor. Alice was talking to the DJ; she was probably requesting for a song. Edward and Bella looked content by just standing beside each other, while Jasper watched as Alice talked to the DJ. And as Alice skipped off from the DJ's booth, the party music stopped.

"All right guys, this one is for all the couples out there," the DJ announced. Then this old familiar song started playing. A smile spread across my face when I heard Karen Carpenter's voice. I didn't know Alice would actually request for a song like this. My Dad used to play this song when I was young and he would tell me stories of his high school days with Mom and I would grimace because I thought love and everything related to it was gross back then.

Rosalie started singing along and I almost melted. It was the first time I heard her sing, and she sounded so amazing. "Would you like to dance?" I asked shyly.

Rosalie nodded and took my hand. We were the first ones who occupied the dance floor, seeing that the other students found the song corny and cheesy and out-of-date or something. For a moment, everything was in bliss. I was happy, Rosalie was happy. It was just the two of us, dancing sweetly along to the Carpenters song.

You are my heart and my soul, my inspiration

Just like the old love song goes

You are one of the few things worth remembering

And since it's all true

How could anyone mean more to me…

Than you

Everything was perfect. I couldn't ask for more. The song, the place, the girl…everything. It was like the stuff you see on romantic movies, only this was in real life. My life. I removed my gaze on Rosalie for a while, and that was when I realized that we were the ONLY couple dancing to the song. It was dark around the hall and the spotlight was focused on me and Rosalie. I bet Alice was melting now.

As the song came to an end, Rosalie planted a soft kiss on my cheek. She looked so happy. The DJ then played another slow song.

"Let's stay here," I whispered and pulled Rosalie closer to me as the song played.

Rosalie rested her head on my chest as we twirled around. Students were now occupying the dance floor as well. Rosalie and I remained on the dance floor for the next two songs and stopped when the DJ started playing up-tempo music.

"You're on a roll," Alice hummed as she watched Rosalie take a seat beside Bella. "You and Emmett are like fairy tale characters that came to life!"

Edward nodded. "You almost melted Mrs. Cope's heart of stone. She was sighing in an odd way as she watched the two of you take over the dance floor. Her eyes were twinkling too."

Alice and Bella laughed in unison at the thought of Mrs. Cope getting all mushy while Rosalie just blushed. Honestly, I don't care if everyone went mushy as Rosalie and I danced. I just don't care for what other people think and say right now. All I care about is that Rosalie is happy.

"Rose…" Lately it's been a habit of mine to call her Rose. "I have to show you something."

Edward raised his eyebrows; he was with me when I bought the necklace. He looked at me with a 'good luck' look on his face. I gave him a slight nod and wrapped an arm around Rosalie's waist as we went outside and walked over to the small fountain. I let her sit down on the bench near the fountain and then took a deep breath.

"I'm so glad you took me to prom," she said in a shy way.

Well that made me blush. I smiled sheepishly and sat down beside her. "I'm glad you let me take you." I took a deep breath once again. I've never done this before. I wasn't the mushy type of guy. I looked at Rosalie; she was smiling and radiant, her eyes twinkling. I knew it was the perfect moment.

"Rose," I managed to say in a whisper. I pulled out the silver necklace from the pocket inside my suit and showed it to her. "This is a way that I say I need you."

Rosalie gasped softly and stared at the necklace which was shimmering because of the faint light from a garden lamp a few feet away from us. The look on her face was priceless. I inched closer to her and put the necklace on her neck. It looked perfect on her.

"You're like a snowflake…beautiful and fragile," I whispered as I inched closer and closer. Rosalie tensed up a little as my lips touched her cheek. I slightly moved upwards and kissed her on her forehead, and then planted two feathery kisses on both of her cheeks, and then put a little kiss her nose. "This is a way that I say I love you."

Rosalie started to breathe faster than usual. I could tell that this was her first time to have a man this close to her. She closed her eyes as she let me plant kisses on her face and then opened her eyes when I backed away a little. She smiled that sweet smile of hers and I couldn't help it anymore.

"This is a way that I say I'm yours," I sighed and closed in on the gap between us.

Her lips were soft and I feel like I could lose myself in them. I brushed my lips carefully against hers a couple of times and then put my hand at the base of her neck and pulled her closer until our bodies were touching and continued kissing her. I couldn't help but breathe in her scent; it was like a drug to me. She pulled away to take a couple of breaths and looked at me intensely. The look on her eyes made me go for it again. I brushed my lips against hers again and again until I had to stop to catch my breath.

I took Rosalie's hand as I tried to breathe evenly and squeezed it gently. My mind was spinning right now because of that kiss. I've imagined kissing Rosalie a couple of times, and now that I've actually kissed her, I felt like I'm in heaven already. It was the most innocent yet intense kiss I've ever had. I looked at Rosalie and smiled. Her cheeks were red and she was trying to catch her breath as well.

"You're beautiful," I said as I traced circles on the back of her hand.

Rosalie smiled and looked at me. "That kiss…this necklace…" She lifted her other hand and toyed with the pendant as she tried to search for something to say. "I'm scared, Emmett."

My brows creased. "Scared of what?"

"Of what may happen," she said, almost a whisper and then she looked down. "I'm scared of losing you."

My heart was bouncing with joy when she said those words. She was afraid of losing me… "Does that mean…you love me too?"

Rosalie nodded but didn't look up.

"Hey," I lifted her chin up so she could be eye to eye with me. "I'm not going anywhere. I won't leave you. Ever. You're the best thing that ever happened to me, Rose. I'm the one who should be scared."

Her eyes brightened up a little as she let out a small smile. "You're the best thing that's ever happened to me, too."

I almost jumped up with delight as I heard those words. I leaned closer to her again and kissed her. She wrapped her arms around my neck and we went on like that for a couple of moments until I heard slow music playing inside the hall.

"Come on, I want to spend the whole night dancing with you." I stood up and grabbed Rosalie's hand.

The two of us went back inside and danced along to all the slow songs the DJ played. Alice and Jasper were dancing too, and by the looks of it, they're probably enjoying each other's company. Edward and Bella weren't on the dance floor, so I assumed they're on our table. Rosalie and I didn't stop dancing and twirling around. In fact, I could go on all night like this. We only stopped when the DJ stopped the music so Mrs. Cope – she was the one in charge of this whole thing – could say something.

"It's time to announce the Prom King and Queen," she said with a cheeky smile.

All the senior students gathered up near the stage as Mr. Banner handed Mrs. Cope a small note. For a moment, she looked like she couldn't believe her eyes. And then she looked at the students and smiled.

"Emmett McCarty, get up here son. You're this year's Prom King!" Mrs. Cope gushed enthusiastically as she searched the crowd for me.

Whoa, I didn't expect that one. I looked at Rosalie and kissed her cheek before I went up the stage to claim my crown. Mr. Banner put a sash on me and congratulated me as he put the crown on my head. I flashed a huge grin and looked around the hall as the crowd clapped their hands.

"And now," Mrs. Cope said as she grabbed the microphone. "The Prom Queen is…" Does she really need to pause dramatically? "Rosalie Hale!"

What? Now I was smiling from ear to ear, probably bouncing up and down with delight too. I scanned the crowd and finally saw Rosalie making her way through the crowd of students. She came up the stage and looked around the hall nervously. Mrs. Cope smiled at her as she put the crown on Rosalie.

I went closer to her and took her hand. "Smile," I whispered. "That crown looks good on you."

Rosalie smiled shyly and looked at the crowd. Mrs. Cope then made us go to the dance floor for the King and Queen Dance. The lights dimmed and the only bright light was the one focused on me and Rosalie. I put my hand on her back and took her hand as the music started playing.

"Kiss from a Rose," I mumbled as I instantly recognized Seal's voice. I liked that song the first time I heard it. It was a perfect song to describe this night.

Rosalie smiled and buried her face in my chest as we twirled slowly. "I like this song."

"Me too," I replied in a hush. "And now that your rose is in bloom, a light hits the gloom on the gray," I sang along.

Rosalie giggled; it was my first time to let her hear me sing. I don't care if my voice didn't fit the song. All I wanted was to make her feel special. And I'm glad I'm doing great.

"This is the best day of my life so far," Rosalie said.

I chuckled and tightened my arm around her as the urge to kiss her deepened. I finally caved in to the urge and kissed her just as the song reached its final chorus. I don't care if there're students around us; I tuned out their gasps and ahh's and ohh's as I kissed Rosalie and enjoyed the last notes of the song. And right before the song ended, I made Rosalie look up at me.

She looked at me expectantly; her innocent eyes were glistening.

"I love you, pretty girl," I breathed.

Rosalie smiled. "I love you too."

Damn. I'm probably the happiest man alive.

The links to the girls' prom dresses are in my profile; check it out if you want.

Some of you might've found my song choices (You [Carpenters] and Kiss From A Rose [Seal]) corny or something. I kinda like old love songs better than this generation's love songs so I picked those songs...

Anyway, I'll be celebrating my birthday on Tuesday, yay! Just sharing; warm reviews will sure be a great gift! You'll get a bear hug from Emmett in return. :D