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Disclaimer: I do not own twilight.


Chapter 11

Bella's POV

The countdown begun. Only 5 days left till prom. I needed to organize this week. I had to buy an outfit. A completely outfit. I didn't have a dress, nor shoes or a clutch bag. I would need Alice's help for that. Then I had go to Eric's place to get the camera stuff and before that I had to remind him to write me an instruction manual. I didn't want to ruin the prom just because I didn't know how to change batteries or anything like that.

I started with the outfit. I went to the local store to look for something, but the clothes that were offered there weren't nearly suitable for a prom.

I got a bit nervous. Where should I get a dress from until Friday? I didn't even know what it should look like. I was about to get a panic attack. I run out of the shop and tried to breathe. I still have a lot of time. I told myself over and over again.

My condition was getting better again as I was walking home through the rain. When I was at home I went in the kitchen to eat something. Dad already had made something for us. I sat down at the table and ate the whole plate lasagne that was left. While I was eating I texted Alice the news about prom.

She promptly called me after that. I told her I would call her back as soon as I finished eating. And so did I.

We talked for about one and a half hour. Alice gave me some advices what I should look for. She even told me which colours match my skin type and which don't. I thought we were finished after talking about the dress but she went on. She told me she would look for some pictures on the internet so that I knew what I could do with my hair. She even wanted to give me make up tips but I declined promptly. After that she promised me to send me some addresses where I would fine a dress for sure. I couldn't thank her enough. I missed Alice so much. I promised to send her pictures of the dresses I liked.

While I was talking to Alice on the phone my dad came in, set down at 'his' chair and read the newspaper. I was a bit confused about his behaviour but I didn't want to interrupt my conversation with Alice.

I had finally said goodbye and wanted to go to my room when my dad called after me.

"Bella, wait a moment."

"What's up dad?"

"I know you are very busy because of the prom and I heard you are still looking for a dress. Is that correct?" He asked and looked at me.

"Ahm, yes dad." I didn't know what he was up to.

"I don't have to work the next three days and you said all of your friends are ill at the moment so I thought that I could go shopping with you?" He looked a bit scared. I thought that he might was afraid what my answer could be. But there definitely was no reason for it.

"Are you serious? Oh my god dad! That would be so great! I already was in town looking for a dress but there wasn't anything suitable for prom so I thought about driving to Port Angeles?"

"I am happy you like that idea. I know prom stuff normally is a ladies thing but I thought about it. If your mum isn't here I could take that part and we'll have some father-daughter-time."

"Yep. The idea is good. Is it okay if we drive to Port Angeles, today?" I smiled at him sweetly.

"Of course."

So, we, my dad and I went shopping. He really was an amazing dad. I was sure many other dads wouldn't even had thought about going shopping with their daughters. But my dad did it and I was proud of him.

We went in every shop in Port Angeles Alice had noted. I tried on about hundred dresses. Dad was waiting patiently. I would have never thought that shopping with him would be that fun. He took a photo of every dress I wore when I told him I liked it. He even had fun with the shop assistant and they both tried to advise me as good as possible. I loved it.

After five hours of trying on dresses we both had enough. I sent Alice the photos of the chosen dresses and then we had dinner at an Italian restaurant. Normally dad never was a fan of eating in a restaurant but today he made an exception. We enjoyed pizza and pasta and went home afterwards. I went to bed tired and happy that night.

The next day I read Alice's messages. She had sent me too many. She told me which dress she liked the most and afterwards sent me pictures about shoes, necklaces, earrings and bags which would match the dress.

When I went downstairs for breakfast dad told me he had already called at school and made an excuse for my absence today. I was completely shocked. I would have never thought that he would do that.

"Thank you so much dad." I hugged him because I didn't know what to say. "You're the best."

After breakfast we drove to Port Angeles again. We went to one of the many stores from yesterday and got the dress Alice had chosen for me. After that we went on looking for shoes. Finding shoes was always the most difficult thing for me to do because of my small and slender feet.

We didn't find any fitting shoes who matched the dress. I got crummy. Dad invited me for a donut and tried to cheer me up.

"How about if we look for jewellery now?" Dad suggested.

He was right, we had to go on. We found jewellery I liked and with it a matching clutch bag. We drove home and dad made something to eat. I was reading online magazines until the evening.

Then Andy came over. We watched a movie and cuddled on my bed. As we were lying in my bed he told me that he would leave Forks tomorrow until Friday. His family wanted to visit his grandma in Roseburg, Oregon because she got ill lately and everyone is concerned about her health. He would be back on Friday for the prom. He promised me to not let me go alone.

At the next the I directly went to Andy after my breakfast. They wanted to leave at noon. We spent the three hours watching a movie, packing some clothes for him and kissing. After they left I went home for lunch. Dad already waited for me with his fish. Afterwards we drove to Port Angeles, again. I knew that route already by rote. We finally found some fitting and matching shoes. I was so happy. I immediately texted Alice.

As we arrived at home again I put on the shoes and tried walking around. It was a bit shaky at the beginning. I ran through the house for about two hours. While I was walking around I talked to Alice on the phone, I called Eric to remind him about the instruction manual he had to write and I even learnt for a test. It was funny. I felt like a boss in an important office who goes around all day in her heels.

On Wednesday I visited Eric. His mum gave me the camera stuff and the manual he had written. I didn't go inside because I didn't want to get sick as well. I went home and tried to get comfortable with the camera and its handling. I tried to get used to the camera. But I quickly realized that the camera had a lot of different settings. But that wasn't enough, Eric also had three different camera lenses!

Holy shit!

How should I be able to make professional photographs until Friday? I started to panic again. I opened the window to get some fresh air and breathed slowly.

After I had calmed down I took on my new shoes and went around while reading Eric's manual. I marked everything that seemed important to me: Changing batteries, changing memory cards, how to use different filters, important facts about light conditions, how to zoom in and out, which lenses I had to use and how to hold the camera.

Thereafter I felt like I could win a photography award. Finally, I tried to take some photographs. I started with the objects in my room. The lamp, the desk, the window, my notebook and the door. I went through the whole house photographing random objects and trying to put them in the best light.

When dad came home from fishing I had the best idea ever. He would be my model! I photographed him in the kitchen while he was cooking, while he set at the table. I even took a picture of our meal. Then I took photos of him while washing the dishes, sitting on the couch, watching TV, drinking a beer… I really was into it now. And dad of course was an awesome model. He even posed a bit. We had fun.

On Thursday I had to go to school again. It was boring because Angela, Eric and Jessica were still ill. As I was walking through the hallway by myself I thought about my first day here.

I remembered it like it was yesterday. The turquoise lockers along the aisle, my walk to the office and my first lesson. The first time in the cafeteria where I met most of my friends and Edward. I haven't thought about him for a while now. Being alone in school made me nostalgic, I guess. Thinking about him confused me. I didn't know if we were friends or no friends anymore. Lately, it was a bit awkward between us.

When I was at home Alice called and she tried to give me some tips for the prom tomorrow. OMG! Tomorrow. I still couldn't believe it. I already got nervous. Alice couldn't talk as long as normally so we had to finish after about ten minutes. She said she had some important things to do.

I didn't want to think about prom so I called Angela, Eric and Jessica to ask how they felt. Every call was short because they all weren't healthy yet. Then I wrote a detailed report about this stressful week and sent it to my besties at my old home.

It was already late at night but I still couldn't sleep so I put on my headphones and tried to relax. I fell asleep at any time after 2.


FRIDAY – PROM

The moment my alarm clock went off I got up. Today was the day. PROM! I have to stay calm.

I was glad about the fact that everyone was released from school because of the prom today. I showered, had breakfast, watched TV, talked to Alice on the phone, had lunch and then slowly started preparing myself for the evening with little interruptions.

Because I took the photos I had to be there an hour earlier. I should make some photographs before the first guests arrived.

After one hour of putting on makeup and two hours of fighting with my hair (I think it had an independent existence) I finally was ready, sort of.

I checked the camera equipment on last time and went downstairs. Dad was already waiting in the kitchen. He immediately took the camera equipment as I got down and carried it outside in his car. When he was back inside he still had the camera with him.

"Dad, you forgot to take off the camera."

"Oh no Bells, that was on purpose. Just stop there and look at me." I had to laugh about him, he truly was the kindest dad on earth. He looked at me as he stood there with the camera and told me where to look and how to move.

After I heard a few klick, I told him to stop. "Bella you look gorgeous. I am so proud of you."

"Thanks dad. And I have to say thanks for all this. Without you I wouldn't be wearing that dress, these shoes and this beautiful necklace. Thank you!"

"Oh Bella, no big deal. I hope you enjoyed buying all this nearly as much as I did. You look amazing today; we did a good job." He winked.

"My little girl already grown up, I can't believe it…." He talked to himself as he went to the car. I grabbed my bag and followed him.

Dad drove me to the place where prom took place. It was an old, huge cabin. The cabin was in the middle and next to it a small pavilion. Everything was decorated with fairy lights. It looked amazing! There was an arch at the entrance of the cabin which was decorated with white flowers.

I got out of the car and decided to look around a bit. I went inside the cabin. I was speechless. The huge cabin was separated in different parts. To the right was the ball room, on the left was the relaxing area where you could eat and drink. If you went upstairs, you got to a smaller bar.

I walked outside and realized that the pavilion I saw when we got here was only the beginning. There were two other pavilion. Each one on one side of the cabin. Additionally, there was a pond at the back of the cabin which was surrounded with lights as well. Around the pond was an alley so you could walk to one of the few benches which were hidden between the bushes to get some privacy there.

It truly looked like a wonderland as was promised by the motto. I was impressed. What an amazing location!

Before I forgot my job completely, I went inside, got the camera and walked around photographing everything. I still was photographing when someone called me and told me that the first guests will be here in a few minutes.

I took place next to the arch where the couples could take photos before they entered. After I had photographed about ten couples I really got into it and I had great fun. But looking at all the couples made me realize that Andy was not here yet.


A/N:

I wanted Bella to have an emotional connection to the whole prom-thing … Why? You will see tomorrow.
I really would like to know what your predictions are? :-)
Review whether you liked it or not.
And tell me why you liked it or not.

I had to split the prom chapter apart, otherwise it would have been too long.

amelie

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