A/N: So… here's my next update.

Chapter 14

I twirled in the mirror at the sight of myself. Thanks to Emily's natural cosmetology and Sue's ability to make anything breathtakingly beautiful, I looked like a completely different person. They had curled my hair loosely and put on light makeup with brown eye shadow and eyeliner to accentuate my dark brown eyes. It was hard to believe I was still normal old Bella.

Jessica and Angela walked out of my bathroom as I was closely examining myself. Jessica rolled her eyes as Angela giggled. "Yes, it's you Bella!"

The doorbell rang and Jessica jumped slightly. "They're here!"

"I'll get the door." Sue offered but I shook my head.

"No, I'll get it." Before she could protest I carefully descended the stairs in my heels and made my way to the front door. I checked through the peephole and saw Ben and Mike fidgeting here and there with clothes. I opened the door and I swear Mike's jaw hit the floor.

"Bella?" Mike tilted his head with a priceless expression.

"Yes?" I was tempted to ask him to close his mouth or flies might fly in.

He once again fidgeted nervously with his shirtsleeve while straightening his tie. "Um, I didn't know you lived here."

I tried not to laugh. "Right, because no one knows where the police chief lives. Oh and because that wasn't you who came by and picked me up when we went kayaking that day. Of course you didn't."

He turned red at my sarcasm. "Um, well."

I giggled. "Don't worry about it. The girls are waiting."

I led Mike and Ben into the kitchen. "Nice house Bella." Ben added quietly.

I turned to smile at him. "Thanks Ben." I walked to the bottom of the steps and called up to Jessica and Angela to come down. "The boys are here."

First Angela came down looking stunning as usual. Angela's black hair was done in layers that flipped inward toward her face with a simple part to the right. She walked over to Ben who was about five inches shorter with her now that she had heels on. I couldn't help but smile. They were so cute together even with the height difference.

Next to come down the stairs was Jessica. Of course she had to be the one to make the grand entrance. Mike's eyes danced from me to Jessica as she came into view. The slit in her ruffled skirt showed off her long slightly tanned legs. Mike looked like a kid in a candy store as he walked quickly to her. Her hair was streaked with highlights and was parted to the right like Angela's. It was straightened and it framed her face beautifully.

"Okay! Picture time!" Emily raced down the stairs with the digital camera my mom had gotten me for my senior year. She told me she wanted everything documented and what better way to start than homecoming? At least that's what Emily insisted.

Sue placed us so we looked picture material. The three girls were in the front with the two guys behind us. Once the frivolous pictures were taken we headed to the front door. Mike had offered for us all to ride in his van but I along with Angela and Ben declined. That thing was more of a death trap than Edward's truck.

"Are you sure you want to drive yourself Bella?" Mike urged me to ride with him and Jess.

"I'm sure! It's only a couple of minutes anyway." I walked over and got in my truck waiting for Ben, Sue, and Mike to pull out from behind me. Somehow riding in Edward's truck helped me feel closer to him, somehow.

Ten minutes later we finally made it through the crowded parking lot and into the gym. I was ten minutes late, which was okay because apparently lateness was in. I couldn't believe Edward had wanted me to come to this lame dance. He knew I couldn't dance and he also knew that even if I could dance I wouldn't want to dance with anyone other than him. All the excitement I had built up was completely gone. I had over estimated everything.

I found an empty table and sat back crossing my legs and listening to the beat of whatever song was playing. I hadn't sat down long when a rather cute boy come over to me and held out his hand.

"Would you do me the pleasure of dancing with me?" I looked up and thought what the heck. It wasn't like Edward would magically appear out of thin air to be jealous.

"Sure." I replied a little unenthusiastically.

"Ouch! Could you at least look a little enthused? That was a pretty big blow to my ego." He grinned at me.

I couldn't help but laugh. "Sorry, what's your name mystery boy?"

He laughed. "Aidan, I'm here visiting my cousin Lauren for the week." I cringed at her name yet he just laughed. "I seem to have gotten that reaction all night." He paused. "So, how about you?"

I smiled. "Bella, Lauren's sworn enemy."

He laughed. "Just like Romeo and Juliet."

I was about to tell him I had a boyfriend when a voice came from behind me. "No, I believe I play any role that has to do with kissing Bella." I thought I was completely mad as Edward's voice lingered in the air. I turned around and came face to face with the dream I had dreamt many nights.

"Edward?" I pulled from what's his name's grip and reached out to touch Edward's hard suntanned face.

"Yes love?" He answered back almost teasingly.

"Edward!" I ran into his arms as they wrapped tightly around me. "Oh Edward! How?" I looked into his beautiful eyes. "No, it doesn't matter how. All that matters is that you're here." I gripped tightly to his waist and wished to never leave his arms again.

He kissed my head and pulled me away from the dance floor. It was then that I saw he was dressed in his formal Marine attire and he even had the large white hat. I ran my fingers along his shaved head and felt slightly pained that his messy hair was gone.

He swiftly pulled me into a kiss and my lips found his as I wound my hands around his neck. He smiled against my lips and pulled away when we needed to breathe. "I love you." He whispered against my lips. He pulled me back to take me in as he ran his eyes over my body.

I giggled. "It's not nice to stare."

He rolled his eyes. "You're mine. I get staring rights." I fell back into his arms and he pulled me toward the door. "Let's blow this joint."

As soon as we were out the door his lips were on mine once again. It was if I had been too long without my drug and now the supply was back. I kept tripping over air as he urged me toward the truck so finally he just scooped me up. I couldn't help but feel the new muscles that had formed on his chest and arms.

A smile spread across my face and it was a chain reaction as one crossed his. "Like my new muscles?"

I nodded and blushed. "Very much."

He ran his fingers across my reddened cheeks. "I miss your blush."

He sat me in the passenger's seat of the truck and ran around the back to get in the driver's side. I fumbled around my purse for the keys and handed them to him as soon as he was in the truck. He backed out of the parking place and his eyes were hardly on the road as we traveled to our special place.

"Can we stop by my house so I can change? These heels are killing me." I held his hand close to my face feeling how the soft skin was now hard from many hours of work. I kissed it and pressed it against my face so I could feel its warmth.

"Anything you ask." He whispered back.

We pulled into my driveway and he followed me inside waiting downstairs while I ran up to get changed. I slipped off my dress and left it in a blue pool on the ground. I quickly slipped on my white shirt and some jeans with my sketchers. I was out the door right after hanging up the dress I would probably never use again.

I was far away from Edward's arms for two long. He was waiting patiently down stairs when I ran toward him a little flushed. "I'm ready."

He smiled and stood up grabbing my hand. "I am so sneaking you back with me."

I smiled. "But where would you put me?"

He laughed. "I have many places I could put you Bella."

The suggestive comment made me freeze. "Um, okay… so we were going."

He sighed. "No my sweet Bella, I mean like under my bed." He scooped me up as he had before and we headed out the house. "That is unless…"

I sighed. "Edward…"

He blew the hair from my face with his cool breath. "You shall be the death of me." He whispered cryptically sliding me into the truck again.

When he climbed back into the truck I grabbed his hand intertwining out fingers. Leaning against him I placed his arm around my waist and be backed out of the driveway turning on the radio. We traveled to our special clearing and as we drove down the long path I thought about our life together. Mrs. Bella Masen. It almost had a ring to it.

The rest of the night was complete bliss. I fell asleep in his arms and that's how I woke, in Edward's arms. He was holding me close against his body and I was awkwardly laying on him as he leaned up against the truck door.

I sat myself up which caused Edward's eyes to flicker open. "Good morning." I whispered as I kissed his lips.

"I love when you wake me up." He smiled pulling me back down to him.

I wished times ten million that I could ask him to stay. I wished that he would say yes, but that wasn't how it was going to work. I knew that he would probably have to leave today. However much I hated thinking about it I had to face the facts. My prince charming was leaving me.

"I wish I knew what you were thinking when your eyebrows furrow like that." He said inaudibly.

"You could just ask." I answered obviously.

"Okay, I'm asking." He smirked.

I frowned. "I was just thinking how I don't want you to leave."

He hesitated and then kissed my head. "Yeah, me too."

A/N: Aw, you people are good guessers! So what did you think? I think there needed to be a little Bella and Edward fluff. Of course he'll have to go back which sucks big fat monkey nuts… but I guess that's just a fact of life.

I'm a little surprised that my "The Last Night" readers didn't say anything about Bella's Calculus teacher last chapter. I had to incorporate something… go ahead… go back and look… you know you want to!

Review like Edward wrote this story and you really want him to impress him with your amazing reviewing powers!

Kayla! ;o