A/N: Thank you for not killing me. And, congrats to colourguardqueen for know the LA house's address was the address from A Nightmare on Elm Street. And - DeSilvaHale who knew the house itself was Lauren Conrad's, from the Hills, house.

Also, I am so sorry that this took so long, but I had computer issues! Please don't virtually stone me too hard.

Finally, I don't own Twilight or its characters. They come from the great mind of Stephanie Meyer. I just own Twilight and next month New Moon on DVD!

Chapter 16: All That I Am

The lights go down in Brooklyn, As she's walking out the doorOh and they're lining up like soldiers, Going off to fight the warAnd all the colors look like fireworks, In skies she knew beforeAnd nights can't hide the dayThen the tears roll down her faceAnd the lights so high, that's she's dying to say"Just take me away"But the fog just sits like blanketsAnd it's drowning out the glowYou can hear voices loud and singing out, A song nobody knowsBut to her it sounds like homeOh cause nights can't hide the dayThen the tears roll down her faceAnd the lights so high, that's she's dying to say"Just take me away, from all that I amJust take me away, from all that I am"Cause the fog just sits like blanketsAnd it smothers the glow

Repeat chorus

BPOV

Today is day number 14 in L.A.

Lunches with Jane, Heath and the girls and their shopping attacks got to be a little too much for me to handle. So started staying here in the house where the quietness gives me time to think -- think about everything: my future as a writer, my boyfriend's career, my relationship with Edward and anything that came to my mind. One day, I even mentally debated the differences between the usage of the words "pop" and "soda" and came to the conclusion that the word you use depends on your geographical location.

But, most recently, I have been going to the studio with the guys. The first couple of times I would either sit in the room with the engineers and watch them record. Then, I would notice Edward staring at me. He got so distracted one day when one of the engineers was giving him some suggestions for the next take that he wasn't't listening at all.

So, today I brought my laptop with me to finish the corrections that Edward gave me after he read my story. Surprisingly, even with his schedule, he burned through it quickly. As I was exploring the studio I found any empty booth, similar to the one the guys were using. The room was really quiet -- it had to be since it was soundproof. There was a wooden stool, a microphone hanging down and a music stand, which I assumed was there to keep the artists' music in front of them as they record. So, to get comfy, I pulled one of the rolling office chairs out of the darken room on the other side of the glass and made a little make-shift desk out of the stool.

I turned pulled my laptop from my bag and turned it on, then grabbed the stack of papers that held Edward's correction and my ear buds. I listened to music as I worked. Music always helped me work. I typed, typed away. Hours seem to fly. One moment it was I just started at 8 a.m. and the next time I noticed it was 11 a.m. I have a few hours before I have to stop for lunch. The guys take a lunch break around 12:30.

EPOV

Lately, Bella has been coming with us to the studio, instead of spending the days out and about with the girls. Bella was never the type of girl that could shop, eat and then shop some more. When she first starting coming to the studio she would watch us record, always praising us for what a good job we were doing. When she was around, all I could do was look at her, sing to her. All of these songs are to her, even the ones I wrote before I met her. I know we have only been together for months, but it feels like years. I deliberately don't remember much before her. What was my life before her like? I know -- empty and lonely.

I glanced at my watch as I came back to reality. It was 1:30, we just played through lunch. I guess we will have a late lunch, I thought, just as Alec said, "Well guys, that's a wrap for lunch."

I walk out of the booth and into the green room looking for Bella. We always ate lunch together. I looked and saw no Bella. I asked the guys if they saw her and then I walked into the mixing room to see if maybe Bella had told them earlier she was leaving when I was busy doing takes.

"Have any of you guys seen Bella? She is usually here for lunch. Did she say she was leaving?" I asked with worry in my voice.

"No, dude, we haven't seen her since early this morning," Felix told me.

"She must still be here," Alec spoke up.

"Will you guys help me find her?" I asked, afraid she was lost and didn't't have her cell with her.

"We will help. I know this place is a maze. I got lost almost every day during our first week here," Emmett said breaking the tension with a little chuckle.

In that moment, we split up in pairs to search for her. I was paired with Alec. We looked and look for a long time. Finally, we were at the last booth in the studio. I hope this is where she is. This has to be it. We silently moved into the darkened booth. There was Bella with her back facing us, typing away at her computer as she sang with the iPod she was listening into.

I moved into the open door of the room she was in. I was completely wrapped up in her. Then, I heard Alec next to me.

"Wow, she has a great voice. I didn't't believe the YouTube videos and what was said about her singing with you," he whispered.

"I know, she is great," I smiled. I tapped on the window. Bella turned around slowly and smiled.

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BPOV

Everyone is now sitting around a huge table at Madeo in downtown Los Angeles. It is a beautiful place.

"Wow, this is a great place. I saw on TMZ last week that Lindsay Lohan almost ran over some paparazzi outside," Rose said. Everyone laughed and started talking about the latest Hollywood gossip. The girls and Heath told us all about their newest shopping conquests. All the same: new dress, new heels, new blah blah blah.

And then, the guys started tech talk about recording. It went in one ear and out the other, like the "shop talk" from the girls. My ears only perked up when they talked about particular songs. They were recording the song I wrote today.

"So guys, I have been looking for a female singer for the duet that Edward showed me the other day. I was thinking maybe we could get Taylor Swift. Her voice would sound amazing with Edward's," Felix told us.

"Wow, you guys might work with Taylor? That's awesome!" Heath said with a lilt in his voice.

Alec spoke up next, "Hmm, I don't know. Felix, have you heard Bella sing?"

I was intently watching Edward, holding his hand. And, at the mention of my name, my eyes nearly popped out of my head. Edward just held on to my hand tighter.

"No, I haven't heard her sing," Felix admitted.

Quickly, Alice pulled out her iPod Touch. She pulled up YouTube and I assumed she was showing him a video of my performances with Edward.

Felix pull the ear buds out of his ears.

"Wow, Bella you're really talented. I do not think I will have call Taylor. I think you are perfect for the duet. Would you consider doing it?" he asked.

I look into Edward's eyes to silently ask his opinion.

"Come on Bell! You know you sound great! You should do it," Alice spoke up.

"Yeah, Bellsy, you are great. You can out-do that Taylor Swift any day," Em assured confidently.

"Well, I…" I stammered a little. Edward just squeezed my hand and smiled reassuringly.

"Well, I guess I could give it a try," I smirked some.

"That's great Bella. We will start work on it tomorrow if you're free," Alec asked.

"Sure, we can start tomorrow. If I wasn't't there you know I would be doing one of two things: being dragged off shopping with the girls or hiding in that booth proofreading my novel for the like the millionth time," I smiled at him, rolling my eyes a bit.

"Speaking of your novel, when do I get to read it finally?" Rose asked.

I laughed some, "Well, whenever I get it to a publisher to read."

"Well, Bella, my boyfriend works at Little Brown Books. I can see if he can pass along your book," Heath offered.

"Thank you, Heath. I'll get you a copy when I get home," I said with a smile.

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The rest of lunch went by fairly quietly. After lunch, the girls drug me off shopping for some more stuff I didn't't need. Rose made me get this beautiful, blue cocktail dress. She would not say why I was getting it. She just said that she'd tell me when the time is right to wear it. She was acting a little strange after some alone time with Em on the way back to the studio.

Dinner went by just like the last part of lunch, quietly. I saw a knowing look on Alice's face. Maybe she knows what's up with Rose and Em. She seem to know everything before it happens. I like to call it her "pixavision." Her pixavision was right about me finding love and, if I remember correctly, so was the her vision nearly a year ago about me finding a handsome green-eyed man.

After dinner, I asked her what she saw, but she refused to tell me. She said it was their surprise to spring. Damn, that pixie is horrible! She knows I hate being out of the loop.

The next day, I went into the studio with the guys while the girls had a relaxing spa day. We worked all day, only stopping for a quick lunch from some Chinese restaurant, the occasional restroom break, and the short breaks that were called when a part was finished or we just needed pause to get a fresh view on a part. It was getting late. Finally, Alec and Felix let Edward and me in the same both to record the final verses.

"Okay, guys, start at the final chorus and sing to the end of the song," Felix said into the speaker in the booth.

Edward replied with an okay and I gave him the thumbs up. I closed my eyes and sang. Edward lifted my chin to look at him. Everything in the room faded away. It was as if he and I were in our own little bubble. There was nothing else outside of our world.

After we sang the last words, Alec broke us out of our world.

"That's a wrap guys. That was the best I heard you guys all day. I should of put you guys in the same booth earlier," he chuckled.

"Yeah, great job. We are finished with this song and also it's a wrap for the weekend. See you guys on Monday."

"Alright, see you first thing Monday. Are the guys waiting for us out there?" Edward asked while holding my hand tight.

"Nope, they went home after they finish recording their instrumental parts," one of the engineers said.

We nodded our acknowledgments and left. We got in the record company's car to go back to the house. When we arrived home, everyone was in the living room waiting for us.

We walked in. "Hi, guys. Is something up?" I asked nervously.

"Yeah, well sort of. It's nothing bad," Alice admitted.

"Well, I was thinking we could take a little road trip this weekend, or should I say air trip, since we are flying?" Emmett added.

"Sure, where are we going?" Edward questioned.

"Las Vegas," Em said.

Hmm, why do you want to go to Vegas? I don't know if any of the guys like to gamble. Maybe they just want to catch a show or maybe they have to do an appearance there?

"Okay, when do we leave?" I asked, looking at Em.

Rose spoke up, "Well, right now. We already packed your bags. They're in the car already."

"Well, we better get going," I giggled as Rose grabbed my hand like she was in a hurry.

We got in the car and off to LAX we went. Vegas here we come, I thought.

A/N: Hey guys! Here is my next chapter. I am sorry its so short. I just thought you guys deserved something. It has been a while. I do apologize for that, I was having some writer's block and some computer troubles.

Also to everyone who read 'Interstate Lover' and are waiting for me to continue it, I don't think I will write another chapter until I finish this story. I think this story only has a few more chapters.

Leave some reviews so I know you don't hate me to much! Also, Jaymy M thank you so much for proof reading for me! You are such a dolly for doing this! THANK YOU!

*Jackie*