EPOV

Bella took the news of the winter ball rather well, letting Alice and Rosalie dress her up in a stunning dress just a little too flashy for a high school dance.

"Please,"

She begged looking up at me with her big brown eyes that made me melt. I shook my head and looked straight ahead to avoid the temptation she so bravely offered me.

"Not tonight, Bella."

I replied trying, but failing, to keep my temper about such a subject. It seemed every time we were together she always had to ask for me to change her, make her like me. My hands clenched the steering wheel tightly.

Now she was pouting, looking out the passenger window at the trees blazing by. I felt bad by not being able to give her what she wanted, horrible for maybe ruining our fragile relationship with a few simple words, but when she felt my eyes on her and turned smiling, all of my fears faded.

"Okay, Edward."

She sighed then rested her chin on the palm of her dainty hand. The school came into view and that's when she started to get nervous. She sat up straight as a board and stared at the blue and white balloons tied to the fence posts,

"Having second thoughts?"

I inquired warily as she glared, seething, at the huge poster on the side of the office building. She slowly shook her head and popped the door open not even bothering to wait for me; she was mad. I sighed and jumped out just as she was approached by Mike and Jessica. I felt my jaw tighten: Mike Newton. I hated him with a passion.

"Wow, Bella! You look great!"

Jessica chimed releasing Mike's arm to hug her tightly. Mike smiled and held his arms out to her but stopped short when he saw me walking slowly across the parking lot; I was giving him time to tough her so I would have reason enough to drain the life from his body.

"Oh, Hey, Cullen,"

Mike greeted me half-heartedly, letting his arms fall back to his sides limply. Jessica gazed at me, her mouth curving in a pleasant smile instead of the usual gaping.

"Hello, Edward. You look great."

She complimented me breezily then looked back at Mike, her smile widening, her thoughts purely devoted to him. I suppressed a shudder. If only she knew what he really thought, then she might think other wise as well.

"Ready?'

Bella asked taking my arm, smiling softly. I nodded slightly speechless by her amazing beauty then started to walk, following Mike and Jessica into the building. I paid for the tickets then led her out onto the empty dance floor. She smiled as I lifted her onto my feet and started to twirl around with her, doing huge circles around the floor.

"Well, Deja-vu all over again."

She whispered and laughed. I looked down at her remembering prom as well. She was dressed similarly minus the cast, just as bad at dancing, and still just as beautiful. I couldn't imagine anyone else taking her place.

"I know what you mean."

I agreed then stopped dancing as we neared the edge of the lights,

"Thirsty?"

She nodded then hopped off my feet surprisingly well for someone wearing stilettos. I kept an arm around her waist as she lifted a glass to her lips. I watched her drain the entire glass and go for more, laughing as she muttered about how thirsty she was. I took the glass from her hands and leaned down to kiss her.

"Do I taste like fruit punch?'

She asked trying to be serious but failing miserably. I shook my head and kiss her again.

"The same as always."

She blushed and looked at the person that came to stand next to her, taking the punch cup from my hand,

"Hey, Angela!"

She was rather enthused to see her and spun away from my arm to hug the girl.

"How are you?"

They chit-chatted for a minute or two mainly about the dresses they were wearing before the spotlight shone on me.

"This is my date, Edward. Of course."

Angela waved at me with a hesitant, shy smile. I nodded in acknowledgement then took Bella's hand.

"So, I'm sorry about you having to leave. Though it made shallow Jessica realize that she loved Mike."

She smiled then ran off to meet her date. Bella looked after her then smiled widely up at me.

"I love you,"

She whispered and hugged me, pulling herself against me tightly. I hugged her back and kissed the top of her head.

"C'mon, lets dance!"

She pulled me out onto the floor and held up her hand for me to take. I stared at her,

"Where did you learn how to dance?"

I asked taking her waist. She smiled and stepped along with me, her feet never once slipping. It was strange to dance so well with her; she is so clumsy it's hard just to keep her upright.

A/n: I know Bella Is really clumsy and this scene is so OC, but I thought it would be great to have her be able to waltz with him once

"I had Alice and Jasper show me the steps and I practiced with Carlisle. I wanted to surprise you."

I laughed as I twisted her out then took her other hand as she came up against me. I had to admit, with practice, she was a great dancer.

"Well, I'm surprised."

The music shifted but we still waltzed despite the upbeat tune of the hip-hop pouring through the speakers. She kept time and at the end hugged me and laughed with happiness.

"I stayed on my feet…"

Her laughter died as she heard my growl. I wasn't worried with her dancing or Mike Newton staring balefully at us from across the room, but the red haired woman that just stepped through the door.