Disclaimer: I sadly do not own Twilight and New Moon. Stephenie Meyer's does.

Thank you so much for the great reviews. Here is Edward's POV. I had fun writing him. Also remember that the song that they are dancing to is Usher's "Caught Up"

Chapter 7: The Dance--Edward's POV

"Where are they?" Jasper asked for the hundredth time.

"Doing girl things, I suppose," Emmett snorted. "You know, if guys took this long to get ready nothing would ever get done."

"Don't let Rosalie hear you say that or you won't get anything done for a very long time," Jasper laughed. Emmett punched him in the arm.

Jasper's right, where are they? I haven't been able to see Bella in hours and I can't stand it anymore. Usually I'm the one who goes away and leaves her at home when I go hunting. I still get distracted but at least the chase of my prey keeps my time occupied, but this waiting is agony. I wonder if Bella feels this way when she doesn't see me. The thoughts of those around me snapped me out of my train of thought.

Wow! Could they look any hotter.

Bella, Bella, Bella you have me on my knees.

If Bella was mine, the things I would do to her.

Just another reason to hate my looks.

I looked up and saw everyone including my brothers staring at the doors to the gym with their mouths hanging open. I turned to see what they were looking at when I caught a whiff of my favorite scent in the world. She pushed her hair back over her shoulder and began to look around.

I didn't think she could have gotten any more beautiful than she already was but she proved me wrong. My sisters stood on either side of her but they faded into the background, all I could focus on is Bella. She was wearing jeans that hugged her curves so perfectly, you would have that thought they were made just for her. Her top, or lack there of, was just a piece of black sequined material and nothing else. It was held up by thin straps that tied around her neck and in the middle of her back. Her hair was a little lighter and shorter but it framed her face perfectly. She also wore a pair of black stiletto heels that I was sure she would trip in but she glided along the floor like she was walking on air. They began to walk to the dance floor and all I could do is stare. My brothers and I stood there in awe.

"I can't believe that you won't change her. You could have that," Emmett pointed to Bella, "for eternity," he said with a smile. All I could do was give him a dirty look since I haven't been able to speak since I saw her. She caught my eye for a brief second and blew me a kiss. I knew that if I had a heartbeat it would have taken that moment to skip. She turned back to the girls and laughed as they continued their way to the floor. The crowd on the dance floor moved to give them some room. I laughed softly thinking that they probably didn't want to get hurt by Bella's dancing but then she started moving and I was captivated. She didn't move at all like my clumsy Bella, this new Bella moved fluidly. She rocked her body perfectly in time with the music and I couldn't take my I eyes off of her.

Emmett whispered to me, "Jasper and I are going to go dance with our wives, are you coming?"

"I'll be a long in a minute," I said softly, still trying to find my voice.

"By the looks of her you may need more than a minute to collect yourself, so to speak," he said winking at me.

I watched as they walked out onto the dance floor and began talking to the girls. Rosalie and Alice whispered something in Emmett and Jasper's ears but I couldn't hear it because the music was too loud. Emmett let out a huge laugh and said something to Bella. I tried to listen in on their thoughts but I was blocked. What is going on? Emmett and Jasper began to dance with Rosalie and Alice. Bella looked so lonely out on the floor alone. She turned to look at me, probably wondering why I wasn't with her, but I couldn't move. I was about to take a step when I saw a finger tap her on the shoulder.

Please dance with me Bella. You would make me the happiest guy in this gym.

Tyler was asking my Bella to dance. How dare he. Bella glanced over her shoulder at me, smiled and turned back to Tyler and began talking. Say no Bella, say no. I kept shouting in my head but I still couldn't move.

She placed her arms around his neck and began to move with his body. I watched them for what seemed like forever when I noticed the lyrics to the song and laughed at the irony.

I'm so Caught up

Got me feeln' it

Caught up

I don't know what it is

But it seems she's got me twisted

I'm so Caught up

Got me feeln' it

Caught up

I'm losing control

This girls got a hold on me

She started dancing around his back while holding his hand until she reached his front and placed her body so she was facing away from him. She put her hand on his face and looked up at him. He put his arm around her waist and began rocking again. He was putting his dirty hands on My Bella.

God Bella can dance and man is she hot. This is better than I thought it would be. I will dream about this night for a very long time. I wonder if I moved my hands over her body more if she would stop me.

Tyler's thoughts snapped me out of my trance and walked quickly to the dance floor. They didn't notice I was there until I touched Tyler on the arm. He jumped and I secretly laughed. You should be scared.

"Edward," he said with a trembling voice, "hey, I didn't mean any disrespect by dancing with her. She just looks so…"

"I know how she looks," I cut him off. I've been in your head dummy. "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," I said waving Tyler off like he didn't matter. And he didn't, he's not good enough for Bella. He walked away sulking.

Cullen's so lucky not only does he have the hottest sisters in school, now he has the hottest girlfriend too.

"Did you really have to be so rude? We were just dancing," Bella said as if she dances everyday.

If she only knew the thoughts that Tyler was having. "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, I'm happy that you're taking a, what's the word I'm looking for, enthusiastic approach but you hate to dance," I said not knowing if I wanted to know the answer.

"Well Rosalie is a very good teacher in a short amount of time and I was a truly eager student," she said. I looked over Bella's shoulder and saw Rosalie dissolve into giggles into Emmett's chest. She will pay later. I let out a low growl and then was hit upside the head.

"OW!" I said rubbing my head like I was in pain, "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," she said with a raised eyebrow.

"OK, you're right, I didn't feel it," I said. She knows me too well.

"Now I went to Rosalie and Alice to ask for help learning to dance not the other way around." So that's what they were doing last night.

"Why would you ask them to teach you to dance and not me? My way could have been more fun," I said, thinking about how good her body felt against mine. I pulled her closer.

"I'm sure it would have been if we ever got around to actually dancing," she laughed. It was like she was reading my mind. "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," she said as she spun around if front of me. Her smell was just as intoxicating as always. She was the most beautiful creature on Earth and she was mine.

I pulled her back into my arms, determined not to let her go. "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," I said but I could show her. I lifted her off the ground and gave her the kiss I've been wanting to give her all day.

God Cullen, if you kissed her any harder you would probably devourer her. Although I wish I was the one kissing her.

"Excuse me, Bella." I didn't even have to look to know who it was.

I groaned. Great, just great. "You have really bad timing, Newton," I said placing Bella gently back to the ground.

"I'm so sorry," he said sarcastically. At least I ruined your fun.

"I bet you are," I grumbled. How I would love to rip off his head.

Bella shot a look at me and then faced Mike. Why does she look upset with me? "Hey Jess," Bella said. I didn't even notice her until I heard her thoughts. She glared at Bella.

Perfect little Bella Swan has to have all the guys in love with her. I don't see what makes her so special.

"What can I do for you, Mike?" Bella asked.

Oh what can't you do for me. Do you know I dream of you every night but you're wearing a lot less.

"God Bella, you look better than you do in my dreams. Oh I didn't mean to say that," he said. Jess elbowed him in the stomach and stomped away. What a jerk. He is going to have a lot of making up to do for that comment.

Bella giggled. She does like me, Mike thought. I 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 to come," Mike said as he looked at me. I guess I'll have to invite Cullen too. "I guess you can bring your friends too if you want." He lowered his head. Please say yes, please say yes.

"Mike we would love to come," Bella said. I couldn't believe she was agreeing to go.

"Great," Mike said unable to keep his excitement to himself, "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. I can't believe Bella Swan is going to be at my house. I just wish she didn't have to bring him. Now I got to go find Jess and kiss some serious butt.

I pulled Bella close to me again and began to dance. There is no way that we're going to Newton's after the dance. I have to figure a way to get us out of it. Maybe if she knew how much I want to be alone with her, that she agree to just come back to my house.

"Why on Earth do we have to go to 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 all the time we missed today," I whispered in her ear as I ran my hand down her bare back. Her skin is so warm and soft against mine. I felt her shiver. "By the way," I said breathing her in, "remind me to thank Alice and Rosalie for this outfit." I couldn't help myself anymore. I lowered my head and began kissing her neck. I wanted her so much. Her scent was making me dizzy and I guess she felt the same because she tightened up her grip on my neck. I smiled. Maybe I was making some progress. Time to turn up the charm.

"Do we really have to go to Newton's, can't we just go somewhere quiet and play," I whispered in her ear. She looked into my eyes. She is gorgeous. Time to dazzle. I looked at her with full intensity and breathed softly in her face. She was starting to sway. This is going to work.

She shook her head. "Oh your good Cullen, your very good," she said as pulled back.

Crap, that should have worked. "I don't know what you are talking about," I said as innocently as possible.

"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," she said as she walked towards the direction of my siblings.

How did that not work? She getting stronger at resisting me than I thought and I'm getting weaker of resisting her. My stupid idea is turning around and backfiring on me.

Newton's great.