-1Disclaimer: I only wish that I owned Twilight and New Moon, but alas I do not.

OK guys, thanks for the reviews. I'm glad that you guys seem to like the story and I hope that I don't disappoint you from here on. This is the beginning of Bella's plan for a "normal" life. I don't take Bella too far over the edge but there is some stuff that she probably wouldn't do normally. Remember that she is trying to make a point and is going against her better judgment at times. Also this chapter is going to have two parts to it because I am giving Edward his POV. I think it will be fun to see his reaction to Bella's human transformation.

By the way, the song that will be playing in the background is Usher's "Caught Up." I think the lyrics are very apropos for this story.

I hope you enjoy.

Chapter 7: The Dance--Bella's POV

"You can do this Bella," Alice said as we walked through the school parking lot. "You look gorgeous and we will be here if you need us."

"Right, I agree with Alice, you look absolutely stunning and I know you will surely take Edward's breath away. Piece of last minute advice, I know my brother, he will us every bit of his power of persuasion to deter you from your goal. You need to be strong and not let him buckle your resolve. We are right behind you if you need support."

"OK, I can do this. I just have to remember what I get if I win," I said as we entered the gym. I had my hair slightly covering my face as we walked through the door and gently pushed my hair back over my shoulder and scanned the room looking for the boys. I noticed that they were over by the wall in the middle of the room. "The prize is definitely worth it," I breathed. I also happened to notice that the whole room had stopped and was staring wide mouthed in our direction. I couldn't help but giggle.

The girls had outdone themselves this time. I was wearing a pair of dark hip-hugger jeans that fit my curves perfectly, a black, backless, sequined halter top that had only two sets of spaghetti straps holding it up, one pair that tied around my neck and the other that tied in the middle of my back. I had on a pair of black, leather, open-toed stiletto heels with straps that crossed in the front. My hair was now a little below my shoulders. They layered and highlight my hair and blown it out straight with ends that wisped out. My make-up was just the right mixture of flirty and dangerous. To my right, Rosalie stood like the goddess that she is. She was wearing a pair of low cut black leather pants that looked as if they were painted onto her. Her top was a split front halter that was made of a red sheer overlay on top of stretch fabric that contoured her chest perfectly and flared out midway. She wore a pair black leather open backed 3 inch heels. Her blond hair flowed down her back and her red lipstick stood out against her pale skin. Alice stood to my left wearing a black spaghetti strap dress with a deep-V neckline that was accented with sequins and embroidery down the bust line that went to the draped waist and handkerchief hem skirt. She wore sheer stockings and a pair of silver, open-toed stiletto heels with a crossover vamp and a jewel-encrusted ankle cuff. Her hair was still wild and spiky and her make-up was dark. We looked like we should be on the red carpet of a New York club than in a Homecoming dance in Forks.

We started walking to the dance floor and I tried to remember everything that Alice and Rosalie taught me. Breath Bella, you can do this. Just do what they told you and you'll be OK. You've got to be graceful when you move. Do no be a klutz tonight. Mind over matter. You will not fall. It is your turn to dazzle him. I kept repeating this over and over in my head as we walked past them. Emmett and Jasper stood there with their mouths hanging open. Edward just looked shocked. Emmett leaned over and whispered something in Edward's ear and I saw him shot Emmett a dirty look.

When Edward's eyes met mine, I just blew him a kiss and continued walking and laughing with the girls. We reached the dance floor and the dancers parted to give us some room. Rosalie leaned over and whispered in my ear. "Let's knock them dead shall we." I smiled and nodded. We started to dance and I kept reminding myself what Rosalie told me to do the night before. Sway seductively to the music. Do not make sudden jerky movement because it throws off the rhythm of your body. Find your inter stripper. I smiled and did exactly what I was taught. They smiled back and nodded. I guess I'm doing OK. After a few minutes Emmett and Jasper joined us on the floor, grabbing their respective partners.

"Damn Bella," Emmett said as he slipped his arm around Rosalie's waist, "what's with the transformation to full sex goddess?"

Rosalie and Alice both whispered something into their ears. I guess they were filling them in on the plan because then Emmett let out a huge laugh.

"Oh please, can Jasper and I help? We could really come up with some great stuff to drive him crazy," Emmett begged.

"OK but you both have to promise to block him out of your mind so that he can't know what we are up too."

"We promise," Emmett and Jasper said together and then began to dance with their wives. I turn to see where Edward was. I figured he would be over here by now but he was still standing off by himself. I was about to go over to him when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I back around to see Tyler standing in front of me.

"Hey Bella, you look amazing. I was wondering if you would like to dance with me?" Tyler said with a little hesitation. I looked back over my shoulder at Edward. He had a look of frustration all over his face. I smiled and turned back to Tyler.

"I would love to dance with you Tyler," I said as I leaned closer to him. I placed my hands around his neck and rocked my body with his to the music. I saw out of the corner of my eye, Alice motioning for me to turn around and dance with him, my back to his front. I held his hand as I snaked around his body and got into position. I placed my hand on his face and he put his arm around my waist as I looked up into his smiling face. I feel a little bad about using Tyler like this but he still owes me for telling everyone that we were going to go to prom together. We continued to alternate between dances when a pale hand touched Tyler's arm.

Tyler jumped when he saw who it was. "Edward," he said, his voice sounding shaky, "hey, I didn't mean any disrespect by dancing with her. She just looks so…"

"I know how she looks," Edward said cutting Tyler off. "But I have it from here Tyler. Why don't you go over and ask one of the freshmen girls to dance, I think they are a little bit more in your range," Edward said as he waved Tyler off. Tyler sulked as he walked away. Edward placed my hands around his neck and we began to dance.

"Did you really have to be so rude? We were just dancing," I said trying to sound bored.

"First, yes I did have to be that rude because it's Tyler and if your not rude he doesn't get the point and second, when did you learn how to dance? Don't get me wrong, I'm happy that you're taking a, what's the word I'm looking for, enthusiastic approach but you hate to dance," he said looking confused.

"Well Rosalie is a very good teacher in a short amount of time and I was a truly eager student," I said confidently. He looked over my shoulder and gave a low growl. I knew who he was growling at and I lightly reached up and smacked him upside the head.

"OW!" he cried, rubbing his head, "what did you do that for?"

"Stop being a baby, I barely touched you and besides, your made of stone, I'm guessing that you didn't even feel that," I said with a raised eyebrow.

"OK, you're right, I didn't feel it," he said pouting.

"Now I went to Rosalie and Alice to ask for help learning how to dance not the other way around."

"Why would you ask them to teach you to dance and not me? My way could have been more fun." There was a gleam in his eye as he pulled me closer.

"I'm sure it would have been if we ever got around to actually dancing," I laughed. "But as I told you before, you were right when you told me to enjoy everything there is to be human and I'm going to start tonight. What do you think of the new Bella," I said as I spun around in front of him.

He pulled me tight into his arms. "I always loved the old Bella but I think I could make room for the new Bella too. I can't even put into words what you are doing to me right now," he said as he lifted me into a passionate kiss.

"Excuse me, Bella," we heard from behind us.

Edward groaned. "You have really bad timing, Newton," he said lowing me back to the ground.

"I'm so sorry," Mike said sarcastically.

"I bet you are," Edward grumbled.

I shot a look at Edward and faced Mike. I now noticed that Jess was standing right next to him. "Hey Jess," she looked ticked off. I turned to Mike, "What can I do for you, Mike?"

"God Bella, you look better than you do in my dreams. Oh I didn't mean to say that," he said as Jess elbowed him in the stomach and stomped away. I just giggled as Edward growled. "I wanted to invite you to my house after the dance. Jess and I are having a party and I was wondering if you would like come," he said as he looked at Edward. "I guess you can bring your friends too if you want." He lowered his head waiting for an answer. A party, perfect. This is working out too well.

"Mike we would love to come," I said with a smile as Edward shot me a dirty look.

"Great," Mike said excitedly, "do you know where I live or do I need to give you directions."

"I think I know where you live Mike, you know small town."

"OK then I will see you in a little while," he said as he turned to go find Jess.

Edward pulled me close to him again and started to dance. "Why on Earth do we have to go Mike Newton's house for a party when I hear that you are spending the whole weekend at my house? We could go back to my room and make up for the all the time we missed today," he whispered as he ran his hand down my bare back. A shiver ran through my body. "By the way," he breathed again, "remind me to thank Alice and Rosalie for this outfit." He leaned down and began to kiss my neck. My knees began to give out from underneath me and I held onto him for dear life. I could feel him smile as he continued to kiss my neck. He stopped and whispered in my ear, "do we really have to go to Newton's can't we just go somewhere quite and play." I looked into his eyes and they were sparkling. He breathed softly in my face and I was about to give in when I realized what he was doing.

I quickly snapped myself out of it.

"Oh your good Cullen, your very good," I said as a pulled back slightly.

"I don't know what you are talking about," he said innocently.

"Don't think you can dazzle your way out of this party. You wanted me to experience human rites and rituals and a high school party is up at the top of the list, so guess what we're going. Now I'm going to go tell the others, I'll be back," I said as I spun around and walked off in the direction of my co-conspirators. I began to laugh quietly as I watched Edward from the corner of my eye looking deflated that he couldn't dazzle his way out of the party.

This should be a very interesting night.

I will have Edward's POV up soon.