Okay everyone. Thank you for having patience with me and this story. Between going on vacation and school, my writing has taken a temporary backseat, but soon that will all change and I will be able to update on at least a weekly (if not more, if reviews are phenomenal) basis.

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Many kudos to my Beta, Twilightmommyof4girls. My mistakes were many this chapter and I appreciate all the time you took in fixing all my literal f-ups. I can tell that I had not written anything in a few weeks because my grammar goes bunk. Sorry Sara. You are the greatest. So please go read her story, Searching. It is listed under my favorites.

To settle the controversy, everyone who was a little peeved that Edward is thinking about leaving Bella. It is going to happen eventually, (just like New Moon) so please quit hating and understand for the story to progress and the two of them to realize that they are meant to be together...... I will not go into it any further, the only one who gets to be privy to that info is my Beta. Sorry.

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For the rest of the school year the three of us were 'allowed' to stay home and finish out our classes from home. We took all of our finals from the confines of our kitchen table with our mother and father supervising the whole thing. Too bad that they were such upstanding people. It did not allow for the tiniest transgression, or help, from anyone, or anything.

My mother finally left us for a little while on Wednesday, which allowed for Rose and me to get some packing done. Unfortunately, both of us were scared to tell either one of our parents that we were moving out.

I was so dreading that conversation.

And so was Rose.

How do we tell your parents that both of us are moving out? And that the main reason was that so you could spend more time with your boyfriend without the constant negativity from them. It was not only that, add to the fact that both Rose and I needed to get out on our own, spread our wings, as some might say.

Alice was already packed and had Kate moving her things, mainly her clothes, over to the penthouse later that evening. She came over here on Thursday, after both of my parents left, and helped us with the rest of our things. We had to leave some things as to not to seem suspicious or anything. All that we needed was our mother finding out ,telling our father, and with my luck, he would arrest us or something, or try to hold us here in our rooms against our will. I knew deep down he would never do that, but regardless, I never wanted to hurt either one of them.

Rose was crabbier than ever! I had no idea if it was from not seeing Emmett last weekend, since they were busy trying to record some songs for their upcoming album, maybe going to college this fall, or if it was from moving away from Mom and Dad.

I knew it was not the last one.

Last week, all she had talked about was the move, but this week, she was quiet, bitchy, and distant. If you asked her anything, she would bite your head off. Who knows maybe aunt flo came early or something?

Now I knew that we were all a little on edge. Every time that any of us had talked to our respective boyfriends, it was always the same thing, 'I miss you, I love you, I gotta go.' I was starting to get a little worried, but I was a little relieved that I was not the only one.

I don't think any of the boys understood how big of a leap this was for any of us. Not only were we moving so we could spend more time with them over the summer, but all three of us girls were going to be moving in with them this fall. I was rather nervous about that part. Edward and I had not crossed that line in our relationship, but I kind of had an inkling that we would be moving closer to that someday. We had talked a little about it and I was shocked to find out that he was still a virgin. You would think that a big shot celebrity like him would have been with at least a couple of girls.

I was also still in possession of my v-card. That was the majority of the reason that Jake and I broke up. He wanted sex, I was no where near ready and so he went to a slut that apparently was more than ready.

But that was all in the past now.

Here, standing in the middle of Rose's bedroom were the three of us girls, putting our gowns on over our dresses that Alice had purchased for this very occasion. This would be the first time that any of us would be seeing our boyfriends since last weeks press conference, and we all wanted to put something extra into our appearances for them.

I bent down to pick up some bobby pins to hold Rose's cap in place. I pulled her hair taunt and started to put the pin in place.

"Ow, Bella," she said as she pulled away from me, grabbing her head where I was previously trying to work. "That freaking hurt," she screamed the last part as she made her way into the hall bathroom, slamming door.

Alice gave me a glance and started shaking her head in disbelief. "She must have the worst case of P.M.S. that I've ever seen."

"Tell me about it. No one can even look at her, or she just freaking goes off. You should have heard her go off on our dad last night when he only said that her new hair cut looked nice. She said, 'nice, nice, that's all you have to say is nice', and then ran to her room, behaving just as she did with me, just now."

Alice stepped up to the mirror and fixed her cap and started to touch up her lip gloss. "Well, all I have to say is that she better knock off this bullshit because I am not putting up with her crap all day. This should be a happy, wonderful day, not one filled with a bitch who is hell bent on making everyone one else's just as miserable as hers."

I had to admit, the pixie sure knew how to get to the point.

"Don't you girls look beautiful," my mother said, interrupting our little tirade of Rose's behavior.

We both plastered fake smiles to appease her.

"Where's Rose?"

"Oh, she had to use the restroom before we left," Alice said, and looked over to me for support.

"Okay, well I'll just tell her that we are ready to leave as soon as you all are ready," my mother said before she left us in peace and headed down the hall to check on Rose.

I turned to face Alice before I whispered, "Are you sure we are doing the right thing?"

"You're going to miss her, them?" she said.

"Why wouldn't I? What did your dad say when you told him?" I asked as I took one last look in the mirror to make sure I looked presentable.

"Nothing yet. I haven't told him," she said sheepishly.

"Alice," I scolded her. She hardly ever saw her dad, but to not even tell him, considering that he had been a little unsure if he was going to be in town for the event.

She raised her head slightly and then looked at me through the mirror. "I know, I know. I will. If he doesn't show up today then I'll call him. I promise," she said then raised both hands to show me that no fingers were crossed.

I laughed at her shenanigans. "Come on, we better get going. Lord knows all the people already stationed there are awaiting our arrival," I said and raised up my chin with a feigned pride.

Once we were all safely buckled in my mother's sedan, we made our way to the school. But we were not alone.

To the front was a car with at least two, if not more, bodyguards and the same with our rear. The others were probably already at the auditorium awaiting our arrival and the Cullen boys.

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It only took a couple of minutes to get to school, and the circus of media that was there to cover the event was still unbelievable. You would have thought that a dinky little school, like Forks High, would have only maybe only received local coverage from the town journal, but there were several news crews, some more noticeable names and at least two dozen photographers that my dad's men were holding off in the parking lot. My dad pulled around the back of the auditorium and let the four of us women out so he could hide us from the vultures. We all told him thanks and exited the car.

Alice looped her arms between Rose and me, as she placed herself in the middle. "Are we ready to get this over to begin the rest of our lives, girls?" she said as she put an extra bounce in her step.

"If you mean, am I ready to quit seeing the skank twins and the creepers, like Mike and Tyler, everyday for nine months out of the year… than yes," I said as I looked over at Rose, who still wore a scowl on her face.

My father came up to our rear, as most of our security led the way into the hall. A few of them took up the posts as each one of the four possible exits. You would think that we were royalty or the President's family or something with the way that they guarded us.

As soon as we all walked in, I searched the vast crowd in search of Edward, who promised that he would be here. After a few anxious glances, I finally spotted Felix and Demetri, who winked and pointed to the three boys' position near the back of the auditorium.

When I locked eyes with Edward, all my anxieties and fears melted away in an instant. Any second thoughts that I had concerning our move were lost and all I could think of was him, him and I together, him and I in love.

And that's all I wanted.

He blew me an air kiss, as Emmett moved into view, insinuating for me to get Rose's attention. I hit Rose's arm and nodded for her to look over at Emmett, as we were walking to our row. She looked over at him, and in an instant ignored his glance and peered her head forward, directing her attention towards the stage.

I looked over at him and shrugged my shoulders and mouthed 'I'm sorry' before we were seated. We had the unfortunate luck as to be seated next to Jessica Stanley. Alice continued on toward the front row and waved to both of us before she positioned her short fame into the seat.

I turned around a couple of times and tried to seem inconspicuous, since my parents were seated only a couple of rows behind us, and catch a glance at my gorgeous boyfriend's face, who once he finally caught my gaze after a few failed attempts, gave me a playful wink, which satisfied my need, for now.

The music started playing, signaling for all of us seniors to retreat to the back of the room and march forward with the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance, choreographing all of our movements.

I smiled and looked over at my boyfriend and his brothers, my parents and then just concentrated at not falling in my heels, that Alice demanded I wear. Once everyone one was in their row, we all sat and waited for the principal to start with the ceremonies.

Rose started grumbling about something that I was unable to decipher. "What is your problem?" I asked her as our Valedictorian, Eric Yorkie, took the stage to deliver his speech.

She stayed quiet for a few moments, as she fiddled with a stray string that was hanging from the arm of her robe. I nudged her and then she whispered, "I can't do this."

She can't do what?

Graduate?

Move out?

What?

"Can't do what, Rose?" I whispered.

"I'm not leaving. I'm staying here. I can't do this anymore, with him." She looked over at me when she finished her statement, her eyes small and pleading.

I took an inquiring look at her and realized she was serious. She seemed bothered, solemn, unhappy. But why would she be unhappy with Emmett? That man would give her the sun and the universe combined if he could. He loved her and I thought that she loved him.

"Rose, what's wrong? Did he do or say something wrong? If he did, I'm sure…"

"Bella," she whispered before a tear started to fall from the corner of her right eye. "Please not now. Just let me get through this, please," she finished off, her voice pleading.

"Okay," I said. I would drop it for now, but later on, that was a different matter, entirely.

About fifteen or so minutes later, they started with presenting the diplomas. When they got to Alice's, my sister and I both stood and clapped for her. You could also hear the ruckus at our rear, and my parents of course, beamed with pride at their surrogate daughter's name being called. I sat back down and waited for Ben's and our names to be called. I was completely content before someone had to open their big ass mouth.

"So, Bella," Jessica said as she leaned in to make sure no one but Rose and I could hear her. "What did the three of you have to do to land them?"

Bitch.

"Nothing that you are thinking. Just our looks and our personalities. Some of us," I started to say as I looked over at Rose, who was fuming. "Don't have to spread our legs to keep a man interested."

And with that, she huffed and crossed her arms, pouting. I started to chuckle and shot a look over at Rose, who was visibly upset. I hope that she did not take any stock in what Jessica was asking.

"Rose?"

"I can't. I can't do this," she said as she stood and left her seat, going up the main center walkway to exit the building.

I looked back at my parents and shook my head at my father, who wanted to run after her.

I was stunned by her sudden actions, to say the least, and wondered what I should do?

Wait for them to call my name and hers and collect both of our diplomas?

Ignore Rose's antics, and chuck it off to a bad ass case of P.M.S.?

Or run after her right now?

I made the decision to collect both of our diplomas and head out the side entrance in the hopes of finding her and finding out what in the hell was going on.

The row before us was called, so I stood up with everyone else around me and headed up to the side of the stage.

"Jessica Stanley," the Principle called out.

This was it. It would be official. No more freaking hell they like to call high school.

"Isabella Swan." My name was called out and I walked towards the center of the stage and was handed my diploma. I heard Alice down front, whistling and cheering, and also my parents and my boyfriend, in addition to his brothers, sounded all about the auditorium.

"Rosalie Swan." My sister's name was called and I stayed where I was, shrugging and taking her diploma as well. I motioned to Alice to come to the side of the stage, so both of us could go after Rose.

She scurried over to my side and asked, "Where's Rose?"

"She got upset and ran out. We need to go find her and find out what in the hell is going on," I explained as we went up the right hand side to go to the rear entrance doors, where Rose had earlier exited.

As we walked past the boys, I noticed that they were one shy. Emmett was missing. Evidently he must have seen Rose's escape and followed her. I shot Edward and apologetic glance and he smiled hesitantly in response.

"Where are you going?" Jasper called out to us as we passed by.

"No where. Just stay there," Alice instructed him and rushed forward.

Once they were out of earshot she asked, "Did she say anything?"

"All she kept saying was 'I can't, I can't'. I have no idea. Maybe she meant not moving, or….shit, I don't know."

Once we opened the doors, I gave a quick nod to Demetri and another bodyguard that was standing watch and pointed up the walkway to where a fountain was. As we got closer, I heard raised voices, mainly Rose's.

"Just leave me alone, please. I told you, I can't do this anymore," Rose said.

Alice and I stopped dead in our tracks and stayed in the shadows of the building, watching, observing.

Emmett reached forward and tried to pull Rose into him. "Baby, stop. Talk to me, please don't do this."

She stayed out of his reach and walked over to the fountain and kept her back to him. "If you care for me at all, then please just let me go. It's…." she said and then you could hear the strain in her voice. "Over. It's for the best. Please." She turned around to face him and wiped a couple of tears off of her face. She stormed off past the back of the building and headed towards the auditorium.

Emmett stood there for a minute or so and then walked over to the fountain, sitting down off to the side and slumping forward. He put his head in his hands, and started to shake. The light from the sun, that was now starting to settle, bounced subtle reflections off the water that mirrored his face.

This was not good.

Alice went up to his side and started to talk to him. I heard the conversation as I started to walk up. I did not know if I was supposed to run after Rose, or comfort Emmett. Never the less, I needed to know what all went down between the two.

"What happened?" Alice asked as she leaned up against the fountain.

"I have no idea. After she ran out, I came out after her to make sure she was okay. When I came up to her, she started yelling at me to get my hands off her. Next thing I know, she's telling me that she can't be with me anymore, that it's not fair. Then she says it's over. I don't know what I did," Emmett said as he finished off, shaking his head back and forth.

Alice reached up and started to rub his back. "I don't think it's you, Emmett. She has been like this for the past couple of days. I don't know if it was not seeing you last weekend, or her hardly talking to you, but…"

"That wasn't my, I mean our idea," he said and looked up at me with begging eyes. "You have to understand, we were only doing what we were told to do."

I finally entered the conversation. "What do you mean by, 'only doing what you were told to do'?

"Oh shit. I can't even do that right. You were never supposed to find out. He is going to hate me if he finds out."

He?

"Who? Who is he?" Alice asked.

Emmett looked down at the ground and started to shake his head back and forth again. When he did look up, he looked at Alice, and not me.

He just told me, even if he never said the words.

My dad.

I could not freaking believe he would do this.

"My dad. Right, Emmett?" I said and looked over to Alice.

Emmett stared right at me. "Yes."

"I cannot believe this, him, whatever," I seethed out and walked around in a circle, pulling my cap off and flinging it off into the distance.

"Bella, you need to understand," Emmett started to say before I interrupted him.

"Screw understanding. I don't care. He has meddled in my life for the last time as far as I am concerned."

"He had to have a reason, Bella. Your dad wouldn't just do that for nothing," Alice said, trying to calm me down.

"I really don't give a shit right now. We have more pressing issues to attend to, like figuring out what is freaking going on with Rose. I will deal with my father later. Emmett, I am sorry for everything, and I will find out what is going on with Rose. Now Alice and I need to go find her. Tell Edward and Jasper that we will call them later on tonight," I said as I grabbed Alice's arm to pull her with me.

"Are you guys going to Seattle tonight?" he asked as we had already begun to walk away.

"I don't know, it all depends on Rose, " I said, turning around to see him once more for the evening. "It will all work out. I promise." I ran back to him once more and gave him a hug, trying to convey my sincerity. "I promise," I whispered in his ear before I broke away.

"Thank you, Bella. Please tell her that I love her," he said sheepishly.

"She knows, she knows."

And I knew that she did.

Now off to find my big sister, and find out what was up her ass.

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