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"Bella, what is it this time?"Carlisle asked playfully. I groaned in pain as I gestured to my chest."I don't feel good, it's hard to breath."

Suddenly Carlisle's fun demeanor changed to serious and professional as he headed over with a concern look on his face. "How long have you been feeling this way?" He asked taking his stethoscope from his neck to his ears trying to find my heartbeat over my shirt.

I bite my lip as I watched him work. "You might want to take my shirt off." I suggested. Carlisle froze his hand moments looking up at me in shock. I blushed at his intense stare.

I continued explaining my point. "So it's easier to hear." Carlisle tense form relaxed in relief. "Oh, yes." He agreed, looking slightly unglued. I watched his delicate fingers reach for the front of my shirt, starting on the first button.

My breath immediate sped up causing my chest to heave deeply. Carlisle stopped after he had the first button undone, with an uncertain look on his face. If he didn't hurry up I was going to past out from the heat.

I lightly placed my hands on top of his causing him to look up at me. "Here, let me." I offered replacing his hands with mine finishing were he left off, unbuttoning the rest of my shirt, teasingly.

His eyes never left my mine, as if trying to still be a gentleman about the situation. As the last button came undone, my white bra became exposed. I gulped placing my hands on other side of the exam table, giving Carlisle room to work.

Carlisle eyes left mine briefly looking down at my chest, he immediate looked away, clearing his throat as if to compose himself before moving back with stethoscope in hand.

He lightly placed the cold device to my heaving chest. After a few minutes of silence Carlisle pulled away with a weak smile on his face."Everything sounds fine." I cocked my head to the side giving him a teasing look. "Really?"

He gulped seeing my true intention now. "False alarm I guess." I said pulling him in by his doctor's jacket. My body shiver as his cold breath hit my face. Our lips inched closer to each other; I licked my lips in anticipation.

Beep! Beep! Beep! I jumped up as my alarm clock went off.

It was a dream.

I groaned frustrated falling back on my bed. I laid there for a while taking it all in. I was so confused; I didn't know what to think. A part of me liked it, a part of me was disgusted by it and a part of me was even a little afraid of it.

What does this mean?!

Do I like Carlisle now?

How sick would that be, falling for my ex's father?

I shivered at the thought deciding to let it go.

It was just a dream right?

It's not like anything is going to happen.

I sighed getting out of bed heading over to my dresser.

Time to start another day.

All day at school my head was clouded by thoughts of Carlisle and the meaning of my dream. As much as I tried not to think about him I couldn't. I even got in trouble a couple of times in class for not paying attention to the teacher.

As lunch came around a feeling of relief washed over me. I knew I had no way to think of Carlisle during Lunch. Jessica is a very talkative person, you'll be lucky to think about anything around her.

As I sat down at my groups table, Jessica began her usually gossip talk. Unfortunately as talk of everybody's plans over the weekend filled the air, my mind started to drift to Carlisle.

I wonder what he's doing right now.

I wonder if he misses my company like I miss his.

I wonder-

"Bella are you listening?" I looked over to see an annoyed Jessica.

I wonder what everyone was talking about.

"Huh, oh sorry, my mind must have drifted off. What were you saying?" I asked trying to sound interested. Everyone at the table looked at me weird. "Ah, the same thing we been talking about all day, the dance." Jessica answered. I looked at her strangely. "Dance?"

There's a dance, since when?

"Yeah, the Spring Fling dance, you're going right?" She asked eager. I looked around at everyone's excited expressions, clueless.

What's the big friggin deal about a stupid dance?

"I wasn't planning too." "Oh come on it will be fun." Jessica declared.

Maybe Carlisle can come with me?

No, he can't come to a high school dance!

Unless, maybe he can become a chaperon?

I suddenly lightened up at the thought. "Ok, I'll go."

I nervously knocked on the door of the Cullen house. I observed the vegetation around the house as I patiently waited for an answer. Everything still looked the same. As if they never left. As if nothing ever happened.

I shook the thoughts from my head knocking again. "Coming!" Carlisle voice rang out from the other side of the door, speeding up my heartbeat in the process. I quickly looked myself over in the windows reflexion, fixing a couple of mess place strains of hair.

As I heard the door unlock I quickly whipped my face around not wanted to get caught fixing my appearance. Once the door flew open, I let out a breath I didn't realize I been holding.

Carlisle greeted me with a warm smile wearing a dark blue sweater and black pants. "Bella, I wasn't expecting to see you so soon." He said cheerfully. "I need your help." I blurted out with a cheesy smile plastered to my face.

"What's wrong?" Carlisle asked somewhat concerned. "Oh no, nothing like that." I said trying to assure Carlisle everything was ok. He immediately sighed in relief.

I continued as he relaxed. "It's actually kind of embarrassing." I confessed blushing, wondering how I could ask him such a favor. Carlisle looked at me confused, waiting for me to explain more.

I took a deep breath before I continued. "Well, ok here it goes. There is this dance at school and I kind of said I would go." I confessed. Carlisle suddenly lit up. "That's great; you're getting out and doing things." He praised.

I looked around uneasy. "Yeah, there is one problem. I can't dance. Can you teach me?" I asked, hopeful. Carlisle smile ear to ear. "Sure." I couldn't help but smile back.

"Ok, so let's start with the basics." Carlisle said guiding me to the living room. I froze half way remembering the last time I was in there. The last time I was happy with Edward.

Carlisle turned around noticing my hesitation. "I'm sorry Bella I didn't think, if you want we can use another room?" I shook my head heading over it. "It's fine. So, what are the basics?" I said trying to kill the awkwardness.

Carlisle stood in front of me. "Ok, you want to move your feet, one step at a time." I gave him a weird look. He noticed nodding in understanding. "Just watch me ok?" I nodded as I watched him move his feet.

"Left, together, right, together. You just repeat it over, you got it?" I weakly nodded. It looked simple enough. "Ok, now you try." Carlisle order. I sighed slightly embarrassed hoping I wouldn't fall on my ass. That was the last thing I needed.

I began to follow Carlisle foot movements with my own. After a few minutes our movements were in sync. "Good." Carlisle praised as he got closer to me. "Now, step two, give me your hand." I brought over my shaky hand to Carlisle's.

Our fingers entwined, he brought our joined hand to the side. I gasped as I felt his free hand grab my waist bringing me closer to him. My eyes met his intrigued. He broke his embrace on my waist bringing my free hand to his shoulder. I caught on keeping it in place as his free hand went back to its position on my waist.

"Ok, now move your feet with mine, just like you did not too long ago ok?" I nodded, looking down at my feet as I moved with his, afraid of stepping on his feet. Suddenly I felt a cold touch to my chin, making me look up. Carlisle gave me a playful look.

"You do plan on looking at your dance partner at the dance right?" He teased. I looked in his eyes getting lost in them when all of a sudden I lost my balance stepping on his foot. He winched pulling away a little.

I blushed embarrassed. "Sorry." I could tell he was getting a little frustrated with my two left feet. "When did you say this dance was?" He asked scratching his head. I bite my lips nervous he might back out of helping me. "Tomorrow night."

I knew my chances of becoming a pro by tomorrow night were slim to none but I figured maybe with Carlisle help I could pass for an adequate dance partner. Carlisle nodded reading my thoughts. "We have a lot of work to do."

Two hours later, my feet were starting to get sore but I didn't care as long as I got to spend time with Carlisle. "Ok, now that we got that down let's work on your spin. You do know how to spin right?" He asked somewhat concerned.

"Of course I know how to spin." I said somewhat tired. Carlisle noticed this. "Maybe we should take a break." I suddenly became alert. "No, no, please, I don't have much time as it is and I need the practice." Carlisle nodded grabbing my hand.

"OK, there is only one thing left to show you anyways." I sighed somewhat in relief it was almost over. The sooner we were done the sooner I could take my shoes off. However, there was a negative to that as well. The sooner we were done the sooner I would have to say goodbye to Carlisle.

"Have you heard of a dip?"Carlisle asked curious. I looked at him dumbfounded. "You mean chip dip." Carlisle lightly laughed. "No, I mean the dance dip." I looked at him strangely.

He quieted his snickers. "I'll take that as a no. Know the guy you're dancing with might want to dip you. A dip is like a spin with a kind of a lean forward effect to it." If possible I got even more confused.

"I'll show you, just make sure you lock your legs in place other ways you could hurt yourself or the person you're dancing with." I nodded as Carlisle lifted my hand in the air letting me spin, when I completed the spin he suddenly grabbed my waist leaning forward.

I squealed as I fell back into his grip, my hands immediately wrapped around his neck for support. Carlisle snickered at my response, holding my waist securely. My breathing quicken in suspense as his snickered died down leaving only our silent stares.

I suddenly found the courage to lean forward, though having a hard time considering the position I was in, only able to meet Carlisle half way. Carlisle looked almost intrigued at first but then suddenly he yanked us forward causing me to rise back to my first position.

He immediately moved away from me, moving to the far end of the room. "See, nothing to it." He said looking down at the floor. I stood there stunned as his eyes met mine again smiling warmly, acting as though nothing out of the ordinary just happen.

I took a deep breath, trying to sooth the tension away. "So, I was wondering, could you come?" I asked unsure. Carlisle looked taken back. "To the dance?" He questioned. I nodded, showing a weak smile.

"Yeah, I mean, you could always be a chaperon. I sure they could use more. Besides you said Edward sent you to protect me, what better time for you to make sure I'm ok than at a party, full of guys and alcohol." I said trying to persuade him.

I knew I was putting it on pretty thick but I need him there. I wanted him there. He sighed stressed forcing a smile. "Ok."

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