Proms or dances were never Bella's thing; but she was making an exception cast aside. Her injuries were nearly healed so she wouldn't be in much pain. Her feelings were mixed when thinking about Edward as was waiting for him to arrive. At times he would be sweet, but other times treated her like a prize he'd won. The magic of their first sight seemed to be masked by uncertainty, mostly because of her internal feelings. While Edward will always be her first, she wondered if he would be her one and only. Bella's thoughts whirled in her head since she did have some excitement for the prom, but it wasn't because of Edward.

"Bella!" an angelic voice rang for me.

A warm smile came across Bella's face as Alice gracefully walked into Bella's bedroom. Bella was enamored with Alice's black satin dress with geometric cutouts that bore large triangles of her snowy white skin. An angel Bella thought as she looked over her friend with loving eyes. The eyeliner Alice wore made her eyes very alluring and made her gold eyes even richer.

"You're beautiful." Bella murmured softly.

Alice smiled as she showed Bella a garment bag with a blue prom dress with a matching blue satin shoe with a stiletto's heel.

"And you will be too or I would be an awful friend." Alice giggled.

She could never be an awful friend Bella thought, after all, she's done so much for her that she could never be seen as awful. Alice helped Bella into her thin chiffon navy blue dress with ruffles that cascaded across the dress. It hugged Bella's body at her curves and it showed her shoulders in a flattering way. Alice had seen Bella in this dress in her visions, but seeing her in it at the moment really made Alice excited. As Alice was styling Bella's hair in loose waves, she can tell something was on Bella's mind when she put the flowers in.

"You're not excited for prom?"

"Honestly, I'm only going since you are. Edward is nice and all, but I wouldn't have gone with him unless he surprised me. Though with you dolling me up I doubt I would be that much of an idiot that this was for prom."

Alice sighed since she has been having some disturbing visions as of late. Edward being unlike him, even more possessive, at times he did things to Bella that made her and Bella in the visions uncomfortable. She couldn't understand how or why Edward was changing, well her sister gave her an idea but that had to be an absurdity.

"Edward is...a traditionalist I supposed, stuck in his ways of what he thinks a gentleman should do. Yet it seems to me love can make anyone different, especially if he thinks there's competition." Alice commented.

"Yes, well I hate that. Before Edward though, I really didn't like the attention from guys. Maybe that hasn't changed much if I had to be honest with myself."

Alice raised an eyebrow at that comment as she finished styling Bella's hair and went to get her makeup case.

"But you are dating Edward? You must love his attention, don't you?"

Bella sighed since it seemed as days went on, it wasn't his attention he wanted, but the attention of Alice. Hearing Alice call her beautiful, her kisses on the cheek, the touchiness from her is what Bella was starting to crave more. It both made her comfortable but it also scared her. It made her feel like she did in Phoenix where something didn't feel right about her and that was starting to fade since becoming friends with Alice.

"I do Alice, or maybe I did, but it's just...The things Edward does to me. He sometimes makes me swoon while other times he pisses me off. He respects my boundaries yet he does a lot of messed up shit like spying on me and watching me sleep before I found out about it. He wants me to be with him forever yet wants to doom me to mortality. Edward wants to be a gentleman but yet he wants to be touchier with me than I want him to. I do care for him, Alice, but at times I wonder if it's how he said our relationship happened. He was right, everything about him drew me to him but all superficial and even primitive when it came to how he smelled."

Pure cringe Alice thought and started to put on some light eyeshadow. Bella's face was her canvas and, in the end, she looked breathtaking to Alice. The light touch of color to her lips and the slight mascara brought out Bella's natural beauty. Alice had a vision of them dancing together in the gazebo on the school grounds and it made her smile to see Bella smiling in the vision.

"You look happy Alice, what did you see?"

Alice smiled softly as she helped Bella up.

"Just our dance of course. You have still decided to dance with me, yes?"

Bella nodded and she bit her lip.

"Jasper won't mind me stealing you for a bit?"

Alice nodded but Jasper was also acting strange she thought. They still talked and hunted together, but Alice felt the sparks and the pull lessening. It didn't make sense since she had this life changing vision of them meeting as fate. How can something so magical and life changing just seem to fade. Jasper wasn't just letting go or did he perhaps make them so intense.

"He's fine with it to a point where he joked about us getting a room after. Don't see the humor, do you?" Alice asked.

Bella blushed and she commented,

"Unless Emmett told him to say it, which I can see since usually proms people have sex after."

Alice's eyes widened and she was so thankful she couldn't blush. Whoever thought of that line will get a talking to as Alice rolled her eyes.

"Edward will never allow that at all and he's going to return you home after. He's barely agreed to let us have some time together. I can't understand his thinking. He wants you and yet..."

"Careful, he's probably reading your thoughts as we speak." Bella warned.

Alice sighed and nodded. She wished Edward was just an ordinary vampire so she could think freely like she used to. If she hadn't had to worry about her thoughts, they would have been filled with how stunning Bella looked and really was wondering why her connection with her has gotten so deep so soon.

"Speaking of Edward, he's probably waiting for you. Now let's get you downstairs so Edward can take a mental picture of you for him to treasure. I would walk you down all the way, but you know Edward. He thinks I'll ruin your moment."

Bella thanked god Edward couldn't read her thoughts. He probably would be all over her and probably start to have unhealthy thoughts about her. Alice smiled softly and whispered,

"Just think of something happy to get you in a mood. You're the happiest when your eyes light up."

Bella didn't have to think hard as she thought about Alice. Her smile grew softer, her eyes had a shine to them, and a soft blush came on her cheeks when Bella thought about Alice and her dancing later that night. Alice helped to grab Bella's waist and this only made Bella happier as they got to the top. Bella held on to the banister as she walked down the stairs alone, seeing Edward in a handsome dark tux. It made him more of a supernatural being and in some aspects, it made him more of a charming killer. Edward helped Bella the rest of the way down and kissed her forehead with a grin.

"You look ravishing Bella." he purred.

Bella's small faltered slightly but commented,

"You look handsome too."

Still not nearly as stunning as Alice, Bella thought to herself. She was finding herself at odds with her thoughts and her emotions when it came to Edward, but he smiled at her all the same.

"Good now let's take you to prom. I want to be sure people see us together as we dance."

Great, I'm a trophy now Bella thought. Bella got down the stairs with Edward and Charlie simply stared Edward down a bit. He then looked to his daughter and he saw an almost painful expression on her face, which concerned him.

"Maybe Bella shouldn't be at the dance tonight, Edward. She still looks like she needs to rest."

Edward forced a grin, more so since he could hear Alice's thoughts screaming

He better not stop Bella from going! Too much work went into this!

Bella's eyes widened and she made herself look happier.

"I'm fine to go Charlie. After all, Alice really wants me there."

Edward growled so low that only Alice could have heard him with her sharp hearing. However, this made Charlie's mood lift up and smile.

"You're taking time for friends too Bella, good. Just want to be sure you're going to have fun." Charlie told them.

Alice came down the stairs so that she could leave the house, mouthing 'See you at the dance' to Bella before leaving. She got in the car with her siblings who were waiting outside Bella's house for her. Normally they had planned for Bella to go to their house to get dressed. Edward insisted on them going to Bella due to her leg and wanted to make as few steps as possible. Alice got in the backseat with Jasper and the four of them started to head to the school. They sped away from Edward's car so he couldn't read their thoughts as they talked. Things were quiet until Emmett asked,

"Planning to steal Bella away from Edward? Pretty ballsy Alice."

Alice rolled her eyes and crossed her arms.

"Friends dance with each other all the time. I don't see an issue."

Rosalie sighed and ran her fingers in her hair.

"You're really blind for someone who can see the future. Tell me this Alice, how was it like seeing Bella in her dress tonight?"

Alice was a bit loss for words since Bella looked stunning to her. Jasper took Alice's hand in hers and felt something very strong for Bella in Alice's heart. Rosalie locked eyes with Jasper and he nodded. Alice just stared at them and cursed,

"Will someone fucking tell me what's going on! I hate being left in the dark!"

Emmett chuckled since he enjoyed it when Alice lost her temper, which was very rare for her until recently. Jasper sighed and he stroked Alice's hand with his thumb.

"Alice...I know your vision as a vampire was of me and you thought it was perhaps signaling your mate. However, it could have just been a stepping stone to finding your true mate. Your feelings, you heart, your entire being...it's calling for Bella." Jasper calmly told her.

Alice's eyes widened and Rosalie sighed once more.

"That human is going to ruin this family. We should have left for good or taken care of Bella when Edward nearly exposed us by preventing her death. Maybe then the family wouldn't be so fractured."

This got Alice furious and she gritted her teeth. If Edward wouldn't have saved her, it would have been her Alice thought, and Rose's coldness pissed her off.

"WE WERE NEVER GOING TO KILL HER ROSE OR LET HER BE KILLED! HOW DARE YOU EVEN COMMENT THAT!" Alice hissed.

Rose chuckled slightly and teased,

"I knew it, only a mate would get this defensive. Edward's playing the part, but you're the real deal for Bella. This is not going to end well though." Rosalie told her.

"Wait so Alice is a lesbian for Bella? That's hot." Emmett commented.

Alice rolled her eyes and looked at Jasper who wasn't saying anything. He didn't look like he was in pain, hurt, or even mad; he was just his calm self. Rosalie playfully slapped Emmett's shoulder and he chuckled.

"Come on babe I'm teasing. You know you're mine and I love you." Emmett told her.

"And I love you too, Emmett. From when I found you close to death, I knew I would be devastated if I didn't save you. This might not have been the life I envisioned, but being with you proves how everyone has a soulmate." Rosalie smiled.

She kissed his cheek and he grinned at her affection. Alice sighed and hung her head back. Jasper stroked her hand once more and whispered,

"I'm not mad, you know."

"I know Jas, but I just don't know. I hate not knowing. I mean, what's happening to me. Bella is my best friend. I know that much but...Edward's been pissing me off and I just feel so...different with Bella than I had all my life." Alice whispered back.

"Just enjoy yourself tonight. We will have time together and with the others and you'll find your moment with Bella."

Alice nodded and kissed his cheek. They got to the dance and killed some time dancing until they saw Edward and Bella walk in. Already Alice saw Bella was uncomfortable with Edward's strong grip on her wrist.

Give them time she thought and tried to focus on dancing close to Jasper on the dance floor. She stared into his golden eyes and she was saddened by the mutual feeling she had. Jasper calmed down Alice and used his powers to perk her up.

"Jasper, you don't need to do that." she told him as they swayed their bodies.

"I know I don't, but I just hate to see you so unhappy."

"It's not you though, I had a vision of you as my first one as a vampire and I swore that meant us being together. Why did it lie to me?" Alice asked.

Jasper thought for a moment and he stroked Alice's face.

"Maybe it was because Bella wasn't born yet. Maybe you had a vision of the person that would have made you the happiest out of the people who were alive at the current moment. You couldn't see Bella's ancestors deciding to come together to create Bella, right? Sometimes things aren't always meant to be and sometimes people come into our lives and change everything Alice."

Alice looked to see Bella trying to keep her distance from Edward, but he was using his strength to keep her close to him. He had Bella on his feet so she could dance and had one of his arms wrapped around her waist, dangerously close to Bella's round butt. Alice felt herself gritting her teeth again and she heard Edward whisper,

"You're so soft and delicate Bella. I'm so glad my decades of agony are being rewarded with your presence."

Jasper looked at Alice and sighed.

"Bella is far from happy. In fact, it's almost like her heart is chained in some way." Jasper mentioned.

Alice looked to him and tilted her head.

"Chained?"

Jasper nodded and he looked puzzled. Bella's emotions were ones of love sure, but there was also pain, confusion, and anxiety brewing within her. He watched Bella squirm more in Edward's embrace and they heard him whisper,

"You are my life now Bella. Do you feel the same about me?"

Bella bit her lip nervously and responded with,

"I can't imagine a life without you."

He grinned and kissed Bella's throat, inhaling the lush aroma of her blood.

"Neither can I Bella."

Jasper looked to Alice and saw she was shaking in a fit of anger. He smiled softly and asked,

"Want me to calm Edward enough so you can take Bella for her dance with you?"

"He's not going to like you doing that, I've seen it. He's going to pick a fight with you." Alice told him.

Jasper chuckled and shook his head. He's been a vampire since 1863 and his fighting skills were unparalleled. Edward knew that setting off Jasper was both risky and dangerous. Besides, around humans they needed to be civil so any actions of violence would have to happen when they were all home.

"I don't care. If I have to fight him, I will tooth and nail for your happiness. Besides, you forget how I was a fighter in my old days. Edward wouldn't dare cross me and especially not here. Now go get your chance with your girl Alice and I will stave off Edward for as long as I can."

Alice's eyes slightly widened as Jasper kissed her cheek.

"Go to her and enjoy." he told her.

Alice made her way to Edward and Bella on the dance floor. Edward glared at her and spat,

"Not now."

"Bella promised we share a dance and you want Bella to be a lady to honor her word right."

"Not with you and not tonight. Bella is mine Alice, you hear me." Edward growled.

He must have been reading her and Jasper's thoughts, but at this point she didn't care. Bella's eyes locked on with Alice's as she felt Edward's arms loosening.

"What the hell." Edward hissed as he felt himself being calm, forcing a smile.

Bella took this as a chance to get out of Edward's embrace and take Alice's hand. She smiled as she sped Bella across the floor and brought her outside, causing Bella to giggle.

"What did Jasper do?" she asked.

"His powers are ones to control emotions. He was sedating Edward in a way so you can get away. Looks like his hands were getting to know your ass better."

"Yeah, I know but he claimed he needed to support me better. I thought that was sweet at first but I got some unpleasant chills. I get I am in a cast but whatever happened to asking for permission to grope. Wasn't he turned in like the early 20th century?"

"Yes, I know but he's still a vampire frozen at 17 so take that what you will." Alice whispered and chuckled.

They walked out onto the school grounds and found that they had set up a little gazebo with flowers and light lighting. Alice helped Bella onto the gazebo and asked,

"May I have this dance?"

"You don't need to ask Alice."

Alice and Bella were able to embrace one another with relative ease. Even with Bella's cast on her foot, she was oddly graceful. Alice noticed this too and noticed Bella was calmer and was breathing easier. She smiled and held on to Bella's waist. Bella wrapped her arms around Alice and really saw just how dainty and delicate she was. She turned a tender pink while looking over the exposed parts of Alice's dress. It wasn't slutty but it did show just how beautiful and breath-taking Alice was. Her closeness to Alice made this dance special and Bella maybe even thinks she fell in love with the wrong Cullen.

"You fit so well into me, like a precious, beautiful doll. You're so elegant yet tiny."

Alice giggled softly into Bella's ear and commented,

"It's easy to admire my features, Bella."

Bella rested her chin on Alice's head, causing Alice to giggle more. Bella could be just a loving little goof, but Alice was realizing that Bella was her loving goof of a human, her best friend...her deepest connection.

"Bella!" Alice squealed slightly.

Bella chuckled and took in Alice's spiked pixie hair with her fingertips.

"Yes Alice?"

"You're just so adorable resting on me."

Bella smiled and shifted her head to look into Alice's eyes. There was an intensity both women had never felt before, even with their 'true loves'. Bella bit her lip and asked,

"Would you turn me? I never want to be without you. I don't want to know what my death would do to you. I imagine I would hurt you so very much." Bella told her softly.

Alice stroked Bella's cheek softly and gave a small nod.

"Edward is selfish for wanting you to grow old where if it's meant to be forever, he should just..."

Alice's voice trailed off as she kissed Bella's throat. They made eye contact once more before looking at each other's soft angelic lips.

"Bella!"

Shit both women thought as they both pulled away and saw it was Edward. He seemed to look okay and not clearly pissed, but Alice knew once she left, Edward would forcibly embrace her and dance where they shared a dance. He would want to dominate her and Alice didn't see a way to prevent this, making her heart break.

"You're not going to hurt her, are you Edward?" Alice asked.

Edward scoffed as he placed Bella back on his feet.

"I would never hurt my mate, Alice. You return to Jasper since you had your dance. Now it's time for Bella and I to resume our evening."

His mate...no...my...

Edward lowly growled at her so she wouldn't finish her thoughts. Bella, to diffuse the situation, mouthed 'sorry' to Alice and motioned Edward's face to her lips.

"Kiss me, Edward. Kiss me." Bella almost begged.

Alice knew it was just a ruse to have Edward not hurt her, but it still stung Alice to hear those words from Bella. Edward grinned and kissed Bella's lips tenderly and Alice left them alone to find Jasper. Edward smirked near Bella's jawline and started to kiss lower down to her throat. He growled when he noticed Alice's scent on her neck.

"She tried to get my cheek again but missed. I'm still shaky on my feet." Bella lied.

Edward pressed her closer to his body and Bella's stomach churned and her heart felt encased in some chains.

"I love you more than anything else in the world Bella. Understand that I waited 109 years to be with you. You deserve no one but me Bella and will that be enough for you?" Edward murmured softly in her ear in a low husk.

No! Bella thought but she couldn't dare say that word to him. He grinned as he kissed her neck multiple times leading backup to Bella's lips. She wanted this to end since Edward was pretty much just marking territory and not really showering her with pure love. He cupped Bella's face with his hand and stared into her soft, innocent doe eyes. Helpless, meek, vulnerable...if he had a beating heart it would be quivering in delight seeing how he found such an extraordinary human.

"Who do you love Bella...say it out loud." he purred.

"Y-You Edward." she stammered.

Edward frowned since she was lying and nervous as she bit her lip once more. He forcibly grabbed her right hand in his to hold it in place as he danced and held on to Bella's ass with his left hand. Edward dipped her and stared at her with an intense loving glare.

"Who do you love?" he asked again.

"You Edward." Bella said with more conviction even if she didn't fully believe her words.

He chuckled and kissed her lips once more.

"As it is and always should be." Edward purred.

Alice felt sick, hurt, and just wanted to go home or go anywhere that wasn't here. Jasper felt Alice's pain and went by her side. Jasper wrapped an arm around her and he sighed.

"I wish I bought a car for us to take back with us instead of just all going in Rosalie's car." Jasper sighed.

They could run home, Alice thought, but she didn't want to ruin these shoes. She had a vision of Cynthia giving Alice her phone number since Alice had decided to want to see her sister. Alice got out her phone and dialed the number she saw her sister write to her and she got an answer right away.

"You need a talk and want me and Julian to get you at the high school?" Cynthia asked.

"Yes please. Jasper will be joining us. I want to know why I'm feeling like this." Alice said in a weak voice.

Cynthia felt Alice's pain and sighed.

"We will be having a long chat at my place. Julian and I will be there soon. It might seem bad now, but you and Bella are truly something special."

Alice hung up and Jasper just held Alice in his arms, stroking her back. Instead of focusing on the bad, Alice just recalled dancing with Bella and that made her smile once more. She recalled how they were staring at each other's eyes and how she had kissed Bella's throat. It was then Alice had a vision down the line and it surprised her. Alice saw herself and Bella in the woods engaged in a steamy romantic kiss. Alice realized something deep down within her and placed a hand on her heart. It all made sense why their connection was so strong, why it bothered Alice so much that Edward claimed and kept Bella away from her, and Bella's almost longingness for her.

"Bella...is my mate...and I'm Bella's mate."