Chapter 25: Prom

I don't know how long I'd been lying on the sofa but I soon heard the cruiser pull up in the driveway.

I heard Charlie's boots on the steps and before I knew it, he was inside.

"Are you alright Bells?" he asked.

"No, exams killed me," I replied, removing the cushion from my face.

"Maybe I'll have to hunt them down then and charge them for murder," he said with a slight laugh.

I smiled.

Charlie didn't act like this often.

"How do you think you did in your exams?"

"I think I did alright."

Charlie nodded and walked into the kitchen.

"Well, I'm going to go up to my room," I said.

I carefully made my way up the stairs and into my room.

I walked over to my window and opened it to let some fresh air in.

I was about to turn around when Alice appeared in the tree.

"I brought you a new shoe," she said as she handed it to me.

"Uh... thanks."

She rolled her eyes and left.

I was glad she didn't stick around.

I didn't feel like going to the prom but I knew I had to if I wanted to end my 'friendship' with Edward.

I was worried my plan wouldn't work though.

I really needed Jacob and he was still undecided.

I had no idea what to do.

I couldn't call Jacob because he was still in school.

I couldn't go out anywhere because of my leg.

I couldn't do anything really and I didn't want to read or watch television so I pulled out my phone and called Jessica.

"Hey Bella!" she said after answering.

"Hey Jessica, what are you doing?"

"Nothing really. I'm just waiting to get ready for prom. I'm hoping Mike will kiss me!"

"You haven't kissed him yet?"

"No. I've never had the chance. Have you kissed Edward?"

"No! I don't even like him that much."

"What!? How can you say that? He's a god! Everything about him is perfect! I seriously want to be you! You're going to get to dance with him tonight and it is quite possible that he will kiss you!"

"Okay, you might think he's hot but I just don't. I like someone else anyway."

"Who?"

"Never mind."

"I'll get it out of you Bella. Anyway, why were you calling?"

"I just wanted to see what you were doing. Anyway, I'd better go."

"Alright, see you tonight!"

"Bye Jess."

"Bye."

I hung up.

I was originally going to see if she wanted to come over but that would probably be a bad idea.

I tried reading but lost interest so I just sat on my bed and stared at the wall.

I cleaned my room a little and when I looked at the clock on my wall I saw it was well after school hours.

I immediately pulled out my phone and dialled Jacob's number.

"Hey Bella."

"Hey Jacob. Are you coming to my prom?" I asked, getting straight to the point of my call.

"Why do you keep asking that?"

"I just really want to know."

"Well, I still don't know Bella. I'm sorry."

I heard Billy's voice in the background but I couldn't make out what he was saying.

"I have to go," Jacob said.

"Okay, bye Jake," I said, not bothering to hide my lack of hope.

"Bye."

I hung up and fell backwards on my bed.

After a moment, I walked downstairs and sat on the sofa.

I began flicking through the channels, trying to find something to watch.

I settled on 'The Sound of Music.'

The movie was almost finished when there was a knock at the door.

Charlie came out of the kitchen and answered.

"Oh, hello Edward."

"Hello Chief Swan. Is Bella ready?"

"For what?"

I couldn't believe Charlie asked that. I thought he would've known about the prom considering the size of the town.

"For prom."

"Not unless she's going like that."

Charlie stepped aside and Edward walked in.

I looked up, waved and turned my attention back to the television.

"Come on Bella," Edward chuckled slightly.

"No, I want to watch this."

"We're going to be late."

"I don't care."

"Bella, please."

"Fine."

I stood up and made my way up to my room.

I walked over to my closet and pulled out the dress Alice had given me.

I carefully changed out of what I was wearing and put the dress on.

I turned and walked over to my bed, picking up the show Alice had brought earlier in the afternoon.

There was no way I could wear it and not fall over.

I glanced down at my foot and realized I was still wearing my sneaker.

I tossed the heel on the floor, deciding that I would not be wearing it.

If Alice wanted to throw a tantrum over the fact I was wearing a sneaker with the dress, she could.

I walked into the bathroom and started brushing my hair.

I didn't bother to put it up so I left it hanging over my shoulders.

I didn't need make-up but I decided to put on just a little lip-gloss.

Once I was satisfied, I turned and walked out of the bathroom and down the hall.

As I came down the stairs Edward focused on me.

"You look stunning Bella."

I rolled my eyes as I came to a stop beside him.

"I'll see you later I guess," Charlie said as he kissed my forehead.

"Yeah."

Edward took my hand and led me out of the house and to his car.

"You know Alice is going to throw a fit when she realizes you're not wearing the heel," Edward said once he was in the car.

"Oh well, let her. There is no force in this world that could get me to wear that death trap."

The rest of the drive was silent.

When we arrived at the school everyone turned to look at us.

"See, we're late."

"Like I said before, I don't care."

Edward and I walked over to the gym.

As we walked, I began looking around, hoping to find Jacob.

Unfortunately, I couldn't see him anywhere.

When we got inside I began looking around again.

There were so many people in the room it was possible I'd missed Jacob but I couldn't see his russet skin anywhere.

We stopped at the dance floor.

Everyone had moved out of the way as they watched two couples dancing gracefully.

At first, I couldn't see who they were but after a moment I realized it was Alice, Jasper, Rosalie and Emmett.

The song came to an end and the crowed started cheering.

Alice immediately walked up to me.

"Why aren't you wearing the shoe I gave you?"

"Seriously? Do you have to ask me?"

She raised her eyebrows and waited for me to answer.

"I'd fall over in it Alice. I'd probably end up in hospital."

She rolled her eyes and walked away.

"I wouldn't let you fall," Edward whispered in my ear.

"Yeah and you said you'd never hurt me. Look where that got us."

Edward tried several times to get me on the dance floor but I managed to get away each time.

I soon found Jessica by the stage.

Mike was beside her but he was talking to Eric.

"Bella!"

"Hey Jessica."

"Guess what."

"What?"

"I said guess."

"I don't really feel like it Jessica, can't you just tell me?"

"Fine... Mike kissed me!"

"Seriously? Awesome!" I said, trying to sound enthusiastic.

I had walked all over the gym and I hadn't seen Jacob at all.

"Come on Bella, let's dance," Edward said from behind me.

"Well, I'd better let you go, talk to you later Bella," Jessica said as Edward pulled me towards the dance floor.

He lifted me so my feet were on his and he started dancing to the music.

"See, you can dance."

"I feel like I'm five."

Edward shrugged and continued dancing.

When the song finished, everyone applauded.

I hadn't realized we had been the centre of attention.

When I looked up Edward was staring into my eyes.

His hand moved to support the side of my face.

I knew what he was doing.

He was trying to kiss me.

I began to panic then I heard the familiar voice I had been craving all night.

I turned my head and found myself staring at Jacob.

Edward and I were still the centre of attention.

"Kiss her already Edward!" someone yelled from the crowd.

Jacob frowned slightly.

I turned back to Edward.

He smiled, thinking I was going to kiss him.

He moved his face closer to mine.

Just before his lips brushed mine I pushed him backwards and moved away from him.

He looked absolutely stunned.

I smiled and walked towards Jacob with sudden confidence.

I put my hands on his cheeks and pulled his face to mine.

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