(It's not my best work. I've been noticing it's kind of rushed. I don't want Edward to leave anymore than you do. New Moon is where I lost a lot of love/respect for Edward. I fell in love with Jacob and now I'm neither team Edward or team Jacob. Check out the outfits! I like dressing the characters up like weirdoes! I'm currently on page 89 of The Grapes of Wrath I'm never going to finish it on time! NO! Wish me good luck! My shout out goes to blondette1! I loved your review! It was funny! I hope I make up for Mike being alive. I make him seem like a douche! :D HA! I hope you like it more than I do! :D Review! Tell me if it sucks!)
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight!
Weeks have pasted since the first day of school. It was now the middle of September, my birthday to be exact. I had a slight fear of growing old, plus the unwanted attention meant I didn't really like my birthday. Edward was able to rein in Alice so no party. YAY! But I still had to have a 'small' birthday dinner at the Cullen's. That was ok with me. I woke up earlier because Charlie wanted to have breakfast with me to give me my presents. I was still in my pajamas and I trudged down the stairs. Charlie had breakfast made. Scary. On the table was a large present and a big present.
"The big one is from Renee." He told me as he put a plate in front of me. I opened it to find a very cute coat.
"It's cute!" I gushed as I shoved eggs in my mouth.
"Yeah? The small one is from me."
"You didn't have to get me anything. You know how I hate presents." He just shrugged.
"Open it I have to leave soon." He told me and I did as he said. It was a digital camera. A red Canon Power Shot. I'll admit, I squealed.
"CHARLIE!" I yelled happily. I then hugged him tightly and he laughed. I heard Emmett running down the stairs.
"What's going on?" He demanded and I just squealed. He looked at the camera and laughed.
"I guess you went ahead and gave her the present." Emmett said. Charlie nodded and chuckled in response and I just squealed some more.
"I love it!" I yelled and cue more laughter. Before I knew it Charlie was gone for work and I was getting ready in my room. Alice let me get ready by myself since it was my birthday. I just threw on some ratty jeans, converse, and a cute top Alice would have approved of. I also got to drive myself to school since it was my birthday. So I enjoyed the silence. No music on my way to school. I just thought. Mainly about Edward. He turned 18 in June. He was perfect. Before I knew it I was parking next to Alice's Porsche. I jumped out of my truck and ran straight into Edwards arms. Alice drove him to school.
"Aw, Joanie loves Chachie." (A/N: Remember I can't spell!) Alice grumbled. She missed Jasper and displays of affection made her grumpy.
"Sorry Ali." I bit my lip and she laughed.
"Of it's your BIRTHDAY so you're forgiven!" She cheered and I scowled. I didn't want any one to know it was my birthday and she screamed the word 'Birthday'. Kids came running over to wish me happy birthday. I was miserable. By the end of the day I was ready for my birthday to be over. Then again when I woke up I was ready for the day to be over. Edward was riding to my house with me after school. From there, when it was time, we would go to his house for dinner. We talked the whole way to my house and when we got there we headed to the living room.
"So what you wanna do?" I asked Edward while playing with the hem of my shirt. He just shrugged. "Well it better be something worth while cause I'm missing the "All important Cheerleading practice" to spend time with you." I told him while sitting on the couch.
"And I'm missing football practice." He said while sitting besides me.
"Then it better be something really worth while." I stated and then kissed him. Before we knew it, that kiss turned into a heavy make out session.
"I love you." He told me.
"I love you too." Then we kissed again. By time we were done I almost lost my virginity, but Edward stopped that from happening. We hung out on the couch and then migrated to my bed. Just hanging out. No funny business.
"We ought to get ready." Edward sighed. I looked at the clock and saw it was past time to get ready.
"Five more minutes mom." I grumbled while snuggling into his side.
"No. Now." He said in a fake stern voice.
"Fine. Out you go!" I shooed him out the door and started getting ready. When I was done I laughed at the beautiful woman in the mirror. I was wearing a dress that stopped above my knees and was green animal print. (A/N: Check out the dress links on my profile!) It had one long, flowy sleeve on one arm and nothing on the other arm. I had a pair of white flats on with a cream purse. A gold and silver bracelet and silver-ish earrings. I stuffed my new camera in my purse. Other things too. My hair was straightened and my make up was light. I went downstairs to find Edward waiting for me. He was wearing black dress pants and a dark blue dress shirt, open to show off a T-shirt. He looked delicious.
"Hey!" I called and he looked up at me. His eyes went wide and I smiled. I took my time going down the stairs, my leg was still sore. I tried not to do too much on it, I usually didn't. The drunk day I wasn't in my right mind, I guess, and I swore off alcohol after havening to deal with that killer hang over.
"You look stunning." Edward breathed as he wrapped me in his arms.
"Yeah, ditto." I said back.
"We better get going."
"I guess." I grumbled and we got going. We drove my truck. Eventually we were parked in front of the Cullen mansion and it was pouring.
"Damn it." Edward muttered and I laughed. "I have no umbrella Bella. We're going to get soaked!"
"Here!" I said as I handed Edward my umbrella. "Now come over and get me so we both stay dry." He nodded and did just as I said. So we walked to the house covered with my favorite umbrella. It was yellow with fire trucks on it.
"Why do you own something like this?" He asked me.
"Well both Ali and I loved it! She has one in pink! Hot pink. It's cute but I like my yellow one." Edward just laughed as he opened the door. All the lights were off and I had a sinking feeling.
"We're here!" Edward called and I scowled at him.
"I swear Edward if you tricked me…" I got cut off when all the lights switched on.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" Basically, the whole town yelled.
"You have to be kidding me." I grumbled and I ripped my hand out of Edwards grip.
"Um, no?" Edward said nervously and the guests looked at me shocked. Why would anyone not want a surprise party? Oh, yeah, I hate surprises.
"Happy fucking birthday to me." I grumbled.
"Language!" Charlie yelled and then I realized he was in on it. I glared at him and he laughed. Then I heard Emmett's booming laugh.
"Lighten up little sis! And let the party begin!" And the music started. People stopped starring at me and the party started.
"Emmett," I warned as he walked up to me. I still wrapped my arms around his neck though and he lifted me up and spun me around.
"Happy birthday!" He cheered and I involuntarily laughed.
"Yeah yeah." I grumbled.
"Hey birthday girl!" Rosalie called while walking in from, wherever she was.
"ROSE!" I squealed and ran for her arms.
"You look hot." She commented as we pulled apart.
"So do you." And she really did. She was wearing a grey short dress that had a giant cat on it. The dress also had black, grey, and white. So she had tall white boots, a black necklace, and black earrings. Then she had a bunch of silver and black bracelets on both arms. Her blonde hair was wavy and on top of it was a blue party hat. I looked around and saw other people wearing different colored ones, but not everyone. Hm.
"What you lookin' at?" She asked.
"Nice hat." I said instead of answering the question.
"Yeah you know I decided to wear the duntz cap today."
"It fits you." I said nonchalantly while looking around for Alice. Rose hit me over the head. "Ow."
"You deserved it." Just then I saw where the hats were coming from and laughed. Alice came walking in with pink, purple, yellow, and blue hats galore.
"Look at all the hats! Here: ask me about my hats!" She called to everyone. Some came over to get hats. She dropped them on the table and looked at me. She was dressed for the party, that's for sure. She was wearing a cute black dress, light blue tights, and black peep toe heels. She was wearing a light blue scarf wrapped around her neck, blue and silver bracelets on both arms, a black and blue purse, blue and black earrings, and a purple party hat. She looked adorable. I walked over to her and hugged her.
"So what about your hats?" I asked her while reaching for a yellow one. She slapped my hand away.
"Not for you birthday girl!" She scolded. I raised an eyebrow. "This is for you." She said while pulling out a pink, fuzzy, 'Birthday Princess' hat. NO.
"But it's pink, and fuzzy, and ALICE! It clashes. Shame on you." I said while wagging my finger in her face.
"I will rip that finger off if you don't stop." She warned and I stopped. "Now Bella your going to wear this hat and your going to like it." I then got an idea.
"I'll put the hat on willingly if you make Edward wear one of the pink birthday hats." I told her with a grin and she quickly grinned back.
"DEAL!" She cheered and I put the offensive hat on. Edward came walking over then. "This is why you're my best friend." Edward then joined us and I laughed.
"Hey!" He said brightly.
"You lied to me and I'm mad at you." I told him and he just raised his eyebrows.
"That's why your going to wear this hat!" Alice sung and pulled out one of the hot pink hats.
"Alice." He warned but it was to no avail because within 5 minutes he was wearing the hat. "I hate you." Edward grumbled as people looked at him with raised eyes.
"You look cute." I cooed while pinching his cheeks.
"Thanks." He said dryly. Then Mike Newton walked up to us. He had been weird around me but he was starting to get better. But that meant he started flirting with me again.
"Bella! Happy Birthday!" He cheered and hugged me. I was shocked and didn't hug him back for a while and then I tensely wrapped my arms around him.
"Mike," Edward warned and we pulled away.
"Yeah I get it dude you don't like her to hug other guys. That's probably why she wasn't hugging me back! Right?" I wasn't listening though. I saw people parting like a bad movie and I saw Jacob emerge. I squealed. I then ran straight into his arms. He laughed and picked me up, spinning me around. I shot a look at Edward and smiled at him. He smiled back but it was forced. Then I realized what me running into Jacobs's arms might look like. But I was just surprised and excited to see him. Jacob put me down and I grabbed his hand. I then pulled him over to Edward and Mike. Mike was starring at Jacob with wide eyes.
"Hey Mike you ok?" Jacob asked with a grin. I let go of Jacob's hand and went to Edwards's side, he wrapped his arms around me. Jacob's grin faltered but then it was back, full force. Mike visibly shook him.
"Yeah, I gotta go." He then ran away and I was left confused.
"Hey Cullen why you wearing a pink hat?" Jacob asked. I then laughed and Jacob joined in.
"Bella." Edward said shortly with a glare.
"You know you love me." I cooed while I kissed his cheek.
"God, yes." He breathed.
"You need a hat!" I exclaimed suddenly. I pulled back and looked at Jacob. "A hat I say!" I exclaimed and both him and Edward started laughing. "ALICE! Ali Cat!" I bellowed and Alice came running over with Jasper in tow. "JAZZ!" I yelled and hugged him. He just laughed.
"Happy birthday. Oh Charlie, Carlisle, and Esme left saying 'Happy Birthday!' they'll see you tomorrow. They wanted you to have a cool birthday party without parents. Since your now a grown up." I scowled.
"Bella's scared of being a grown up." Edward chimed in since everyone was just starring at me with raised eye brows. I pulled away from Jazz and hit Edward on the chest. He knew me so well. I never had to tell him that.
"Yeah yeah." I grumbled. "ALI!" I yelled and she laughed.
"Yes?"
"Jacob needs a hat!" I told her and her eyes sparkled with mischief. Mine matched hers.
"What color?" She asked Jacob.
"Surprise me but nothing feminine." Jacob grumbled.
"Purple," I mouthed to her and no one but Jasper and her saw. Jazz started laughing. He was wearing a yellow hat. Alice and Jasper ran off.
"Ok! Karaoke time!" Emmett yelled from the living room/dinning room turned dance floor. It was a big dance floor. Emmett started singing Cry for Help by Shinedown and let me tell you what, my brother really can't sing. I was laughing hard though. Alice came bounding over with the hat behind her head.
"Ta da!" She yelled and produced the purple hat.
"NO!" Jacob yelled and several people turned to look at him.
"Come on!" Alice yelled.
"No." Jacob said forcefully. Emmett was now with us, as was Rosalie. They were both in hysterics, Jazz and Edward were too.
"For my birthday?" I asked with a small pout. He stared at me for a while and then grabbed the hat forcefully. He was mumbling incoherently. "Thank you!" I chimed and then grabbed Edwards's hand. I dragged him out to the dance floor.
"You hate to dance." He stated with a raised eye brow.
"Not with you." I smiled up at him and he smiled down at me. It was a perfect moment. Like I was normal and then I remembered that I wasn't normal. I killed someone. I'm a murderer. Sure it was self defense, or friend defense, but I still did it. I blew James brains out.
"Don't think about that tonight." Edward muttered, reading my face. He knew me so well.
"I can't help it." I said with emotion in my voice.
"I wish there was anything I could do." Edward said while leaning down a little bit, not meaning to. My thoughts were starting to leave. Like they always did when Edward was so close to me. My brain turned to mush.
"You being this close helps." I blurted out.
"Oh really?" He asked with a smirk. He leaned closer and put his lips right above my lips. He pulled back enough to whisper, "how about this?"
"Um, who am I?" I asked him and he laughed.
"BelLA!" Alice shrieked.
"What?"
"Dance with me and Rose!" She demanded.
"Why?"
"It's So What by Pink!" And that had me sold. All three of us loved this song. We danced our little hearts out and when it was done we fell down laughing.
"God are you guys ever normal?" Jessica shrieked. Tanya stopped hanging out with them, or anybody really, so they replaced her with Angela, who used to be a nice and sweet girl. Not anymore. Angela was a friend of mine so it hurt every time she made fun of me. Imagine one of your friends doing that to you. Oh right, friends did that all the time.
"Watch it bitch I'll shoot you too." I warned and she took a step back. Rose laughed and helped me up. I liked making thing awkward with my bad humor about killing James. No one found it funny only when people like Jessica squirmed. In truth the only people who didn't squirm were the people I loved the most. Which would be Alice, Rose, Charlie, Esme, Carlisle, Emmett, Jacob, Jasper, and Edward.
"Do you have to do that?" Lauren asked.
"Do what? Enjoy her birthday party. Yeah remember your in the Lions den." Alice told Lauren with a scowl.
"More Like the dogs house. The bitch's house." Angela said and I laughed. That led to Alice laughing and Rose snorting. Yes, beautiful Rosalie snorted.
"Clever come back. No either leave us alone or get the fuck out. Now turn the music back on! I wanna sing before he cheats." Rosalie ran off and I linked my arms with Alice's. The party went great and I had a blast. Esme and Carlisle gave me and Edward tickets to Jacksonville Florida, where my mom moved. Emmett, Rose, and Jasper got me a new stereo for my truck. Alice got me new clothes. Edwards present was the best though. He gave me a recording of my Lullaby and other songs he created. Edward really was a talented musician.
I woke up in Edwards's bed, alone. No, we hadn't done anything. Just slept. I got dressed quickly and then went down to have some breakfast. Edward was sitting at the counter eating. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him on the cheek.
"Morning." I said brightly.
"Morning." He chuckled.
"MAIL!" Alice came running in.
"What time is it?" I asked as she searched through the mail.
"About 11, sleepy head."
"Oh."
"Oh no." Alice mumbled. Both Edward and I looked up at her. Jasper, Rose, Emmett, Esme, and Carlisle came down the stairs then.
"What?" I asked Alice. She looked past me and looked at Edward.
"It came." She stated.
"What came?" Emmett asked. Edward got up and ripped a letter, a big envelope, out of her hands. He ripped it open and read it. His eyes went to me. He looked a mix of many things, but mostly he looked terrified. I walked over to him and stood in front of him.
"I got in." He told us all.
"Oh." I breathed. Knowing what he was talking about.
"To where?" Emmett asked.
"A boarding school for talented musicians." I told Emmett and he nodded his head.
"Then why are we so glum? This is a good thing." Emmett said and I smiled weakly.
"It is." I agreed and Edwards gaze intensified.
"How can you say that?" He demanded.
"Edward it's your dream. It's always been your dream." I told him weakly.
"What am I missing?" Emmett asked confused.
"Em, the schools in Europe. He would leave." Rose filled him in and I gulped.
"I'm not going." Edward insisted. There were gasps all around but I knew this was coming.
"Don't be ridiculous. Your going." I told him forcefully.
"No."
"Don't you want to go?"
"Yeah, but…"
"No buts. This is your dream Edward!" I wrapped my arms around his neck. "I'm so proud of you!" I gushed.
"Don't be. My dream is to be with you forever." Swoon.
"And that's my dream too but you can have more than one dream. You do what you need to and I'll be here. You graduate and come back! Is that so hard? Edward I love you and because of that I will not be the reason you forgo your dreams! You could and can have the world and I'm not going to hold you back from that. I love you too much. Yeah it'll be hard to be without you but I'll make do. We all will. Because we love you." I was silently crying and he wiped away my tears.
"I love you Bella and I'll never love anyone more than you." He told me. He was leaving. To Europe. I hated Europe at that moment. Fuck Europe. (A/N: No offense! I don't hate Europe! You can have Edward! :D We still have Jacob! *Swoon*) I was breaking inside. Edward was leaving. Fuck me.
"When do you have to leave?" Esme asked. Pride and sadness in her voice. I wouldn't take my eyes off of Edwards though. He was starring back.
"It says September 28th I have to be at the dormitories."
"So soon?" I whispered and my voice broke.
"Yeah." He breathed and I was surprised to see him crying.
"Don't." I warned.
"I'll miss you." He told me.
"Don't go there Edward."
"But I will." I broke away from his grasp.
"I don't want to think about that. I just want to enjoy the time I have with you. Can you understand that?" I asked, taking in sharp breaths.
"Yeah. I want to make the most of our time together too."
"Good." I breathed and I kissed him. With all the passion I could muster. I couldn't believe he was leaving me. But I couldn't think of that.
(Like I said: Not my best work! But The end is slower and better! In your reviews I want you to tell me what kind of stuff you want the gang to do before Edward leaves! Do you want Edward and Bella to break up before he leaves or after? Don't tell me neither because it's gonna happen! I think after he leaves though! :( Tell me what you want though! How long does it take (Rough estimate,) to fly from Washington to Europe? If no one answers me I'll just guess! So seriously what sort of stuff should they do? And to Jacob lovers: Your getting hardly any IF any of him in the next chapter! The separation will be good for you! Reviews are welcomed and encouraged!)
P.S. Have any of you guys ever dreamed about Twilight? Or Grease the musical/movie? Because I dream about Twilight ALL the time and yesterday I dreamt about both…WEIRD!