Three days passed without Charlie or I making an effort to contact the other. The Forks High Graduation Ceremony was this afternoon and to say I was dreading it would be an understatement. I knew that if Charlie didn't show up I would hate myself forever but I also knew that if he did show up I was in a bit of a predicament. Should I talk to him or should I ignore him?
Edward had been shooed out of his bedroom by Alice who had rushed in fully made up and looking amazing as soon as daylight broke.
"Alice," I moaned through my sleepy haze. Even half asleep I knew what was about to happen.
"Rise and shine sleepy head, we have a lot to do and not much time to do it in. You know it would be so much better if you didn't need to sleep."
"I've been telling Edward that for awhile now."
My arm felt like it was getting ripped out of its socket as Alice dragged me out from underneath the warm duvet. She plunked me down in a hard, straight backed chair and began her work. In no time because of her amazing speed Alice had finished my make up. As much as I hated to admit it, it actually looked pretty good. I looked pretty good.
"Now what to do with your hair," she muttered under her breath, "Your ends are so split, don't you ever get a hair cut?"
"No," I shrugged, "It's a waste of money."
"Tsk, tsk."
She went to work in silence, her hands moving so fast I couldn't see them. When she had finished she held a mirror up behind me and I gasped, "I didn't know my hair could do that. You're a miracle worker Alice."
"Well I'm glad you like it."
I really did. My hair had been twisted up into a French Twist and it looked so sleek.
"So," she perched herself on the arm of the couch that had been pushed up against the wall to make room for the bed, "When's Edward going to change you?"
"You have a better idea than me. He hasn't told me a thing. It's starting to get on my nerves, what if he gets me married to him and then he refuses to change me?"
"Carlisle would if Edward didn't," Alice said sympathetically, "And about me seeing what happens, I haven't seen a thing. He obviously hasn't decided on anything yet."
"I want Edward to do it. I'm sure Carlisle wouldn't be that much different, it's just there's something special between Edward and I and I want that connection to stay strong."
"Don't fret," Alice sympathized, "And whatever you do, don't cry. Your make up will run and I'll have to start all over again. By the way what are you wearing?"
"I don't know," I grumbled. I had been so preoccupied the last few months that I had completely forgotten to buy anything."
She sighed and ran out of the room. She appeared again with a garment bag which she unzipped, "How did I know this would happen? Well I went and bought you this as a just in case dress."
The dress or should I say gown tumbled out of the bag and I couldn't believe it. It was stunning. Alice helped me into it and zipped the back up for me. I pulled it up because it was strapless and had started to slip down.
"Hmm, that could be a problem," she observed, "Hold on a sec I'll be right back."
She ran back into the room with two puffy round pads, "Here," she unzipped the dress a little bit and then pulled the front of the dress forward and placed the pads inside. After zipping up the back she walked around to my front and stared at me. Before I knew it she had her hands on me and was adjusting my breast, "Oh sorry," she laughed, "I guess I should have asked before I started feeling you up."
"No problem," I said.
She had her hands back on me and adjusted the dress so it made it look like I had cleavage.
"There," she said as she stepped back to admire her handiwork.
"You have no idea how violated I feel," I said seriously.
"Sorry, I kind of forget to ask sometimes because Rosalie and I never hesitate."
I twirled around and marveled at how the dress hugged my hips and legs. The dress was a beautiful teal colour and shimmered as the light hit it. The bosom of it was covered in rhinestones.
"It's gorgeous Alice. Thanks you're a lifesaver."
"Well that's my job. It's just a shame that you have to wear that ugly gown overtop of it.
"Yeah it is. What does your dress look like?"
"Oh I guess it's time to put it on. Do you want to come help?"
"Sure."
Once in Alice's room I saw the dress lying on her bed. It was mint green and a halter. I held it up as Alice stripped down to her underwear. I tried to not look but it was hard not to. Her figure was amazing, her breasts round and plump, as I always wished mine would be. She would need no help to give her amazing cleavage. Alice stepped into the dress and I pulled it up, zipped her in and tied the halter in a bow at the base of her neck.
"Wow," I breathed, "A bit skanky don't you think with that slit going up to you thigh?"
"If you've got it, flaunt it girl."
The slit went so high I was sure that when she moved you would see her underwear. Amazingly you couldn't I observed when she walked to the door.
"You coming?" she turned and asked me, "We need to make an entrance together."
"I'm in."
We walked-well Alice walked, I stumbled-out of the room and down the hallway. At the top of the stairs Alice motioned for me to come stand beside her. I could see Edward talking with Jasper by the large windows. Carlisle and Esme were sitting on the couch and Rosalie and Emmett were sharing the piano bench together.
Edward and Jasper's heads spun around when they heard us coming down the stairs. Alice swung her hips and the dress floated around her feet. My hips started to move along with hers and I was amazed at how natural it felt to flaunt my stuff for my boyfriend-oops fiancé.
Edward was waiting for me at the bottom of the stairs with his arm extended. He looked very handsome in his tux. I took his hand and he pulled me towards him. His lips caught mine in a kiss and what a kiss it was.
"We better get moving," Carlisle said, "You three don't want to be late."
Alice, Edward and I climbed into the Volvo and everyone else piled into the Mercedes. At the school Esme handed us each our ugly yellow gowns which we reluctantly squirmed into. With a final good luck we went our separate ways. Them in the front gym doors and around the back where a sea of yellow was already gathering.
The ceremony seemed to drag on forever and when they finally called my name and I walked up onto the stage I was surprised to see Charlie standing at the very back of the gym.
I didn't see him through the crowds of parents coming to congratulate their kids, nor did I see him when everyone started to head over to the snack tables that had been set up in the far corner.
Alice ran up to me and squealed, "Are you excited. Come on, everyone's heading out to the gravel pit after the snacks are finished here.. Everyone had begun pulling their gowns off and I was amazed at the new array of colour that filled the gym. Everyone's dresses were so bright.
After all the food had been eaten, parents started to leave. Once all the parents were gone everyone piled into cars and drove out to the gravel pit where the party was supposed to happen.
Once at the gravel pit Alice pulled me aside and said, "Bella, promise me you won't do anything rash tonight."
"What are you seeing Alice?" I asked nervously. I didn't think I had decided on doing anything stupid, but maybe my subconscious had.
"Don't leave the party unless your with someone else Bella. Do you swear?"
"Sure Alice. I'm not one for wandering off in the dark by myself."
Alice snorted and then pulled me towards the large bonfire that was already blazing.
Was I really going to do something stupid tonight? What was it? I couldn't help but think as I watched the party unfold.
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