Today was Bella's graduation. Well, it was also Alice's, Edward's and Jasper's but, it wasn't their first. I found myself jealous. She got a chance to graduate and I didn't. My life was changed and I didn't have a choice. Bella does.

Everyone ignored my mood because, they all knew what was going on. Probably since Edward could read my thoughts. Oddly enough, Rosalie was being extremely nice.

Alice silently helped me get ready. She put me in a orange v-neck and sleeveless, jersey top, a black pencil skirt, and black pumps. After looking me over, she added matching feather earrings and a clutch. Alice did my make up, of course. Simple black eyeliner and lip gloss. My hair was left down and curled.

Leon walked into my room. "You look nice, Katie."

I looked up to find him in a white dress shirt with a green tie that matched his eyes and black slacks. His hair was still a mess. "So do you. I'm surprised Alice didn't do anything to your hair."

"Oh, she tried." He sighed sitting beside me on the couch. "But, I wouldn't give in and she was running out on time."

"I see."

He frowned. "I hate seeing you like this. Do you want to talk about it?"

"I'm sorry. Its just.. I could of graduated if Thomas hadn't come after me. I could of went to college and became a surgeon. But, that will never happen now and I can't stand it."

Leon pulled his arm around me. "I know it sucks, Katie. But, look at it this way, if Thomas didn't do that to you, would you have ever met any of the Cullen's or Jacob? Well, you might of met Jacob. Soul marks make their own way. You get what I'm saying."

"Yeah, I know."

"Well, lets get going. You're driving, right?"

I nodded with a slight smile. "Of course I am."

The graduation was small and I was surprised to see Jake and his dad. Well, I shouldn't be that shocked, they are friends of Bella.

"Katherine, you look great."

I smiled at Billy. "Thank you."

As the ceremony began, I leaned against Jacob's side while holding his hand. He could tell that something was wrong. But, he did not ask. Only kept his grip on my hand and ran his thumb on the back of my hand. It was very comforting.

I know that I was being selfish. I should be happy for Bella and enjoy seeing her walk across that stage and get her diploma.

Sadly, I just couldn't stop wishing that it was me. School was something I always worked hard on. My grades were the most important thing. All of my classes were advanced. I strived to make all A's and my nights were filled studying instead of partying.

Now, I wish I had spent more time being a teenager. It was like none of my hard work paid off.

What did I want to do now? I obviously couldn't be a surgeon now. There's no way I could go to college. I'm suppose to be missing or dead. If I suddenly turned up alive, well, that would be suspicious.

Soon, the graduation was over and Jacob was standing with me beside my car.

"Something's bothering you." Jacob thought out loud.

I frowned. "I knew you could tell."

He placed his hands on my shoulders and looked at me questioningly. "What is it? Did you have that nightmare again?"

I shook my head. "No, its not that. This whole graduation thing kind of brought mixed feelings."

"Because you never got to."

"Yes, I know I should get past that and be happy for Bella. Its just.. It makes me wonder how it would have been."

Jake frowned. "I can understand that." He kissed my forehead and pulled me into a hug. "Would you want to come over and hang out?"

"I'd love that but, I can't. Alice has some big party planned and I have to be there."

I could feel him smile against my forehead. "Then I'll come to you." He pecked my lips. "Make sure you save me a dance."