A/N: I'm going to be wrapping up this story really soon because I have a new story just waiting to be written. Hope you don't mind :) But anyway, the new one is going to be MUCH better I think. (The idea is by bluemusicnote, who is super creative and amazing btw.)

Disclaimer: Nothing is mine :(

BPOV

"OH MY GOD, I NEED TO HELP YOU GET READY, I'M COMING OVER RIGHT NOW. HOW COULD YOU NOT TELL ME ABOUT THIS BEFORE?! YOU ONLY HAVE 3 HOURS TO GET READY NOW! I'M ON MY WAY, SO BE READY FOR A LONG 3 HOURS!"

I wince and hold the phone away from my ear. I should've known it was a bad idea to tell Alice a whole 3 hours before the date. Maybe if I told her at the last minute, I wouldn't have to undergo the torture that is soon to come.

Alice is still ranting, and I catch a phrase in her loud words, "...SHOULD CALL ANGELA, MAYBE EVEN ROSE, SHE PROBABLY WOULDN'T MIND COMING FOR YOUR DATE..."

Wait, she's going to ask Rosalie to come? We haven't even talked since... since I stopped being friends with Edward. This means that Alice is planning for even more torture than dances. Which is scary.

Alice finally hangs up, but my relief is replaced with fear as I remember what's about to happen.

Just then, the doorbell rings. I open it and Alice is standing in front of me with an excited look on her face, bouncing on her feet as usual.

"BELLA, ROSE AND ANGELA ARE COMING! WE'RE GOING TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN! OH MY GOD THIS IS YOUR FIRST DATE! OH MY GOD!"

"ALICE!" I interrupt her, "Keep it down, will you?"

"You just don't want people to know this is YOUR FIRST DATE!" she yells out the last part, earning a glare from me.

I roll my eyes and pull her in before shutting the door. No sooner have I done that then the doorbell rings again, this time by Angela, looking as excited as Alice but not talking, thankfully.

She walks in just as Rose pulls up. As she comes in, I can't help but smile because it's been so long. Instead of her usual "I'm too cool" look, she has an identical expression to Alice and Angela.

"So, what do you want us to start with Bella?" Rosalie asks, getting straight to the point like she always does.

"How 'bout none?" I reply.

"Guess we're choosing then," Rose responds cheerfully, and I internally grimace.

Soon, Rosalie has chosen the outfit, Angela has chosen the accessories and shoes, and Alice has set up the makeup.

After changing into the beautiful black dress that clings to my body, but is comfortably loose at the same time, I turn to Angela, who is holding all of the jewelry I need.

Before long, I have on a necklace with a crystal pendant, matching bracelets and earrings, and cute 3-inch heels that I can actually walk in.

Now comes the dreaded part - the hair and makeup.

Instead of letting me see myself in the mirror like she usually does, Alice makes me turn around while the three of my friends try to make me look beautiful.

While Rosalie is curling my hair, Angela is giving me a French manicure, and Alice starts on the makeup. I can feel her putting on blush, and she soon switches to lip gloss. I absolutely refuse to wear lipstick, so she keeps a collections of glosses for me. Lastly, she moves on to my eyes, starting with the eyeshadow and finishing up with the eyeliner.

Now that it's all over, I'm excited to see how I look.

"Can I turn around yet?" I ask eagerly.

"Yeah," the three of them chorus with smiles on their faces.

I slowly spin the chair around and I can hardly believe the stunning lady I'm looking at is myself. I just stare, speechless.

"So?" Alice asks, sounding nervous.

"Oh. My. God. I LOVE YOU GUYS!" I scream.

Soon, we're all hyper and excited. I look at the time and realize that it's 6:58.

"Guys, it's almost 7!" I say, nervous now that I'm reminded that it's time for me to go on my first date. At least it's with Jake, not some random guy or anything.

As soon as the clock changes from 6:59 to 7:00, the doorbell rings. Jacob's always made a point to be punctual for formal events.

I walk nervously to the door and open it. Jake's wearing a button down shirt and black pants with a nervous look on his face as well. As he looks at me, his eyes become wide and his face breaks out into a wide grin.

"Bella, you look... wow," he says.

"You too, Jake," I smile.

Soon, we're on our way to Bella Italia.

MEANWHILE...

EPOV

I check my phone, and see that it's 7:15. I walk up to Tanya's front door and ring the doorbell. Tanya opens it, smiling, looking hot as usual in a low-cut, short dark blue dress.

"Looking good, Tanya," I comment with a crooked grin.

"Back at ya, handsome," she replies like she usually does.

We walk back to my car, and I open the door for her as she goes in.

Before we know it, we're speeding along to Port Angeles. My stomach wakes up as I start thinking about Bella Italia. I miss that place so much.

BPOV

"I love this place," I comment as I breathe in the smell of fresh, tasty Italian food. A smile works it's way on my face.

"Me too," Jacob says with a grin.

"Black, reservation for two," he talks to the person at the front.

"Right this way," the person says, showing us to our seats, a private booth for two.

After we order, I have a sudden urge to go the bathroom.

Of all the times, Bella, really?

"I'm just going to go to the bathroom real quick, 'kay?"

"Sure," he replies with an easy grin.

Jacob POV

The second she's out of sight, I hear a sickeningly familiar laugh - Edward's.

Why does he ruin everything?

He comes into sight, along with Tanya. I turn back, and pretend I don't see them. My back is to Edward, anyway.

Edward gets up, probably to go to the bathroom to wash his hands or something.

Suddenly, Tanya turns around, spotting me. Instead of being angry, she walks over.

"Hey," she says.

"'Sup."

"You know, the reason we went on a date is to get away from all the drama," she sighs, "Guess that didn't work out so well."

"Yeah, I was going to ask Bella out on a date anyway, but the reason I did it then was just to get away from all the conflicts in my mind."

"So it's not just me who has internal arguments," she says thoughtfully, licking her lips.

The action brings my eyes to them, and soon her eyes are on mine.

Almost subconsciously, we start leaning toward each other.

EPOV

I shake out the water from my hands as I think about Tanya. As much as I like her, I think I'd rather be with someone who understands me.

Like Bella.

I shake that thought out of my head as I walk outside the bathroom.

First my eyes travel to our booth, which is empty. I scan the room for Tanya, and what I see makes me stop in my tracks.

Jacob is kissing Tanya. My Tanya.

Suddenly, the girls' bathroom door opens, and Bella walks out. I'm momentarily speechless at how beautiful she looks, and she just stares back at me.

And then I realize what's happening behind us. I'll deal with my feelings later, but I'm just thinking one thing now.

Bella can't see that. It would hurt her too much.

I grab her hand and pull her behind me to the nearest exit. Once we're outside, she glares at me while catching her breath. Then she starts yelling at me, so fast I can only catch a few words.

"... first date... ruin everything... hurt me enough already..."

Although my heart breaks a little with each phrase I catch, I know I did the right thing. I know it.

While she is turned away from me, I sprint back in the restaurant, just to see that Jacob and Tanya are now wordlessly staring into each other's eyes.

"Guys, stop it. I saw what you were doing, and honestly, I don't feel anything yet, so you're safe. But Tanya, you're coming with me right now before Bella comes in and gets emotionally hurt beyond repair."

I say it all in one breath, and whisk Tanya away, leaving Jacob, that idiot, by himself. He has the best girl in the school yet he can't even stay faithful?

You just called Bella 'the best girl in the school.'

Whatever, I'll deal with my feelings at home.

The ride back is silent, and I wordlessly drop Tanya off. She looks full of remorse, but seems to know that it's a bad time to say anything.

Jacob POV

Shoot. Did I seriously just do that? What was I thinking?!

Maybe that you prefer Tanya, and that you do have a chance with her after all.

Shut up, I tell myself, just as Bella walks in, flustered.

"What happened?" I ask, trying to keep guilt out of my voice.

"Edward, that idiot pushed me outside, then ran off. What was that for, anyway?" she grumbles, and I hide my surprise. Edward helped me. Or, more like, he helped Bella.

Why would he help either of us? I remember the affection in Edward and Bella's eyes as they look at each other, that nobody else notices but me. He likes Bella. And she likes him. Just I don't think she knows it yet.

"No clue," I reply, feeling guiltier by the second, "But let's enjoy our date."

The rest of the date goes normally, as we ask each other questions and comment on the food.

As I drop her off, she says, "Thanks Jacob. That was the best first date ever."

"Anything for you," I say, feeling touched. Then I realize that I have yet to make a decision about what to do...

BPOV

That was an amazing date. And Jacob's an amazing boyfriend.

But I can't help but think that we were just meant to be friends, nothing more. That moment where Edward held my hand to pull me outside, I felt a spark.

I felt what they talk about in those movies and those books. I drop the book I'm reading, Wuthering Heights, as I realize that... that I like Edward.

EPOV

I'm not mad, I realize. I really don't mind Tanya and Jacob liking each other. Not even close to as much as I mind Bella liking Jacob.

Maybe it's best, for everyone, for me to just break up with Tanya. I'm sure Jacob would follow suit soon, he wouldn't be able to stay with Bella, knowing that someone else would be who he wanted.

And then... and then I would have a chance with Bella.

A real chance.

And as I stare at an old picture of the two of us from forever ago, I realize that I would give up everything for her. Including my reputation.

A/N: So yeah, this is ending soon because a new story is on it's way. A better one. It's bluemusicnote's idea, and I will have it all planned out and everything, so nothing will be pointless hopefully.

I'm thinking one or two more chapters of this. Thanks for everything to my readers! :)