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Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters nor the songs that they sing...

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"Let's go!" yelled Alice over all the commotion, "Bella proved that she has talent, so let's not be late for the show!" Reluctantly, I grabbed her guitar.

"Come on," I sighed, "We really shouldn't be late…"

"Since when were you this excited about performing in the show?" asked Edward, chuckling. "Who ever said I'm in the show?" I asked, "I'm just going to watch everyone else." Alice laughed the sarcasm in her voice apparent, "Sure you are…"

Everyone got into the Cullen's car and we were off. The only thing I had more than shopping is embarrassing myself in front of a large crowd of people. No one would like my singing, so why are they putting me through this? I sighed, sometimes the Cullens were a difficult bunch to understand. Edward heard my sigh and whispered, "It'll be fine, everyone will love you." "But what if they don't?" I asked, "What if they hate me and my voice?" "That won't happen," assured Edward, but I didn't feel as sure. After all, he would say anything to make me feel better.

We arrived several minutes later thanks to the Cullen's fast driving. Alice rushed me inside the school. I moaned when she showed me what I had to wear. "It's either this or a wedding dress," Alice explained. So, I decided to put it on. I wasn't ready to marry Edward. Well, not yet at least. I waited backstage for my name to be called.

"Next up, we have the lovely Bella Swan!" the announcer exclaimed. "Go on, you'll do great!" said Alice, giving me a push. I stumbled, nearly falling. But, I caught myself before I landed on the ground. I walked out on to the stage. Everyone was silent. I guess they were expecting me to sing. I have never been so scared in my life. Everyone was looking at me. Waiting for me to begin. I began to grow nervous.

Absentmindedly picked up my guitar and began to sing, "I know you see me standing here. Do I look good my dear? Do I look good today? I'm just another kind of girl. And you wanna see my world. So come and run away. Yeah Yeah. If you wanna play. Come and play today. Let's just get away. I will make you see. All of the things that you can be. Believe in yourself come Follow Me. Yeah Yeah Yeah"

Afraid I would fall, I didn't even try to attempt to dance. I looked out at the audience. The probably hated it. I was shocked to see that they were all applauding. Probably just to be polite. I swiftly walked off the stage to be greeted by a big hug. "You were great!" exclaimed Alice. Of course she loved it, she was my best friend. Best friends are supposed love everything you do no matter what. And support you always.

A couple more acts went. I waited patiently back stage for them to finish. Then, I could go home!

The announcer began to announce the winner. "And the winner of this contest, winning by a great amount because of her incredible talent is…..Bella!" The whole audience cheered. I walked onto the stage, dazed. "So Bella, how does it feel being the winner?" the announcer asked. "Umm, pretty good I guess…" I said. I was totally humiliated. I have to kill Alice for doing this to me later.

"So, then how does it feel having this performance shown on televisions all across the globe?" "What?" I froze. I thought this was a school talent show. Since when were they ever broadcasted on TV? "Oh never mind," said the announcer, noticing that I was extremely nervous and hadn't known the fact that it was broadcasted. "There you have it!" said the announcer, "You winner!" Then, he finally let me leave the stage. Thankfully! I thought I was going to die up there!

On the way back home, Edward said, "Aren't you glad Alice dragged you?" "No," I groaned, this was one experience I could do without. "Come on!" persuaded Alice, "Everyone loved you, so why do you have to be so mean?"

I was being mean? Let's review everything she's done to me today! First she took me to a mall and made me try on a ton of clothes at 3:00 in the morning. Then, because of the lack of sleep, I did horrible on my math test. Next, she tortured me with getting my hair done. And now this? How am I the mean one? I'm beginning to think she's lost her mind!

When we finally arrived home, I ran straight up to my bedroom, not even bothering to say good-bye. I was to mad! I heard Jasper asking, "Should we make sure she's ok?" Edward replied, "No, she's been through enough for one night. I'm sure she just needs some time alone."