A/N: Woooooo. O.O BACK. And ready to give a Chapter. (Finished Breaking Dawn August 6! Sorry for the wait, school started.) XD So last chapter, Tanya plans on not letting Bella go to Final Jam. Now, here's the thing, I know I should switch it up a bit, so should we go with the Camp Rock plot, or let Tanya sing Bella's song and Edward will think she's her, but Bella comes a long and sings it too… so like…I was planning on doing the original Camp Rock plot, because I would have a bit of a writers block thinking of how Tanya steals it and what Bella does…but it's up to you. Do we stick to the Camp Rock plot or should I change that climax? :
Anyways, here's your chappy.
BPOV
As I ran to Hip-Hop, I still had that numb feeling everywhere. I couldn't feel where my legs were taking me and I didn't think right. I tripped on a root and fell down, with no one to catch me anymore.
"Ouch!" I said, as I landed on my arms. Good thing I was wearing a jacket. I brushed off the mud and sat up, sighing. He wasn't there to save me anymore.
I stood up and walked inside the Hip-Hop cabin, everyone was talking until they heard me come in and they all kept quiet, looking at me.
"What a joke!" Tanya snickered and walked passed me.
I glared at her and felt the door open behind me. I turned around and bumped into Edward. He didn't look at me, he was looking at Tanya.
My lip quivered and I walked to the corner of the room.
"Tanya?" I heard him whisper to her, but I couldn't catch the rest, but after that, Tanya squealed and jumped on Edward, nodding her head.
I froze in place.
Tanya jumped off Edward and wiggled her fingers at him as he passed her, then smirked at me and mouthed the words very carefully and slowly,
'He asked me out.'
I wanted to think 'It's a lie, it's all a lie' but…I saw it happen. Right there in front of me. I shook my head. Your not supposed to get side tracked by some guy! He's out of your league! Get a grip Bella! They we're meant for each other.
"So guys, have a seat." Edward instructed us and we did, with me still at the corner.
"So Final Jam is coming up, and I know you're all very excited…"
Murmurs of 'Yeah' and 'Yes' came from around the room.
"So here's some advice," he sighed and looked me in the eyes. "It's not all about your image; none of it means anything, unless people see who you really are,"
I felt a tear escape my eye.
"And your music has to be who you really are," he continued, "it's gotta show how you feel…or it doesn't mean anything…"
During class, we we're supposed to partner up. Edward approached me with Tanya following behind him.
"Bella? Don't you have a partner?" he asked me.
I looked up at him. "What? Are you talking to me again?"
He pursed his lips. "No. Not really."
"Then what do you want, Edward?" I sighed, looking down.
He shrugged and frowned. "Go get a partner."
"No one would want to team up with me anyways." I looked away, narrowing my eyes.
"That's not true. Why are you ashamed of yourself?" he asked, still frowning.
I stood up. "I'm not ashamed! It's just for once I wanted to fit in and be popular! You don't know how many friends I have at home! Just one! And you know, when I got here I just wanted to fit in! Just once!" I yelled at him.
He looked shocked for a while, then shook his head, "Bella," he sighed, "You are so much more than you can see. You don't have to lie about who or what you are."
"The real me, no one would listen to." I glared.
"Bella," he shook his head. "People want to listen to you. I want to listen to you."
The bell rang (A/N: I'm not sure if there's a bell, but I had to add SOMETHING. And by the way, this part was supposed to be with her mom, but I just changed it a bit.) and I shook my head and pushed him when I passed. I waited for Alice at the door and looked over at Edward who looked hurt. I glared at him and once Alice came we walked to the cafeteria.
"So can I sit with you guys?" I asked Alice.
"Sure, just give me your cake." She grinned.
"Deal." We laughed and found Rosalie.
"Bella, I am so sorry for thinking you were a liar, I really didn't know—it's not that—"
"Rosalie, don't. It's alright." I grinned and sat down. She sighed in relief, then her eyes widened when she looked over my shoulder.
"What?" I grinned, and look over my shoulder, only to have my grin replaced to a frown.
Edward entered the cafeteria with Tanya. He looked pissed and irritated and Tanya looked overjoyed. He led her to a table and she started talking and he rolled his eyes.
He looked around and spotted me and we stayed that way for what seemed like hours until Tanya waved her hands in his face. He faced her and glared at her, but she didn't notice and laughed like a banshee. I looked away.
Alice rolled her eyes, "Believe me, it's probably not that funny." She said, loud enough for Tanya to hear. Edward laughed at that and Tanya glared at Alice and stood up.
Edward followed her and winked at me and I let confusion sweep my face. Why is he talking to me again? Ugh!
"The chicken was a little dry. Could you tell your mom to be just a little more careful?" Tanya told me, smirking.
"Tanya!" I yelled, and went over to her. "Stop talking to me like that! Stop talking to everyone like that! I may the cook's daughter and my father might not be rich, but I'm a much better person than someone who feels good about herself, when she makes everyone feel bad. And I'll take that any day." I growled.
"In case it wasn't obvious! You are so out of the group!" she snapped back and faced Edward. "Let's go, Eddie."
Edward's eyes widened. "Ok, Eddie? That, by far is the worst nick name I have ever heard. Tanya, listen, the things about you, you talk too much, you're too mean and you're hardly warm and funny. I'm sure you're a very talented girl. Just not my type." Edward smirked.
"UGH!" she yelled, pulling the ends of her hair, "Jess! Lauren! Let's go!" she yelled at them and they flinched back, but followed. Edward walked to me.
"Hey." He said.
"Hey?" I said, making it sound like a question.
"Good luck at Final Jam." He said, and kissed my cheek.
I placed my hand on the spot where he kissed me and looked at him. He grinned nervously and walked away and out of the cafeteria door.
"Ooooo! Bella! I think Edward likes you!" Alice said, walking over to me.
"N-no Alice, t-that's impossible." I told her, stuttering.
"Nothing's impossible." She grinned.
"What could he possibly see in me? Why would he like some plain old me when he can hang out and date some even cooler and popular person, that doesn't lie." I grimaced.
Alice rolled her eyes. "Don't go back to that. I can see why he'd like you. Let's see, your warm, funny, talented, nice, kind, understanding, tough, calm—"
"I get it Alice…" I sighed. "But I'm not performing at Final Jam."
"You will. I mean, you did perform at the Camp Fire. We, just have to make our own group." She grinned.
I nodded my head, smiling and high-fived her.
5 days before Final Jam
Apparently, Alice has a thing for shopping. She brought me to some mall outside of the camp and made me dress up in multiple outfits. We settled with a blue long shirt, or you could call it a mini dress (A/N: Picture/s on my profile) with black leggings and silver flats. It's good to know she knew about my klutziness. Although, Alice being Alice bought tons of stuff I hardly needed and nor did she.
"Hey, I need it for other things too you know. Like, to get Jasper to notice me." She giggled and I grinned.
"I can ask Edwa—" I stopped, remembering we weren't friends yet.
"You can ask Edward what?" she asked.
"Nothing." I muttered.
"Bel-la-aa!" she sighed, "You and Edward were meant for each other, I'm telling you!"
She sighed again when I didn't reply and changed the topic, "So what's the song you're singing for the Final Jam?"
"I kind of created it on my own…" I grinned shyly and Alice squealed. "What's it called? Sing it to me, please!"
I looked around to check if anyone was around to hear me and found no one. We were near the lake; surely no one could hear me. I leaned in and whispered; "It's called 'This is Me.'" I inhaled and started to sing it.
This is real, this is me
I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be, now,
Gonna let the light,
Shine on—
I gasped when I heard footsteps coming and someone saying, "Hello?!" frantically.
"Alice! Hide!" I told her, and grabbed her arm and pulled her to hide behind some bushes.
"Bella, what was all tha—" she asked, but I put my hand over her mouth and she raised her eyebrows.
"Hello?!" the voice called again. "Who are you?! Hello?" the voice yelled, a boy's voice.
"Argh!" he said and I heard him sigh in frustration. His phone rang and he walked away, picking it up, saying "Hello?"
When the footsteps died out, I looked around the bushes to see if the guy really did disappear.
"Bella, who do you think that was and what do you think he was searching for?" Alice asked, confused.
I was confused too. "I really don't know either, Alice."
"Why don't you like people knowing about your talent?"
I sighed. "It's not that, Alice. It's just, I'm not that good."
Alice snorted. "You don't see yourself clearly, Bella." She shook her head.
We stepped out of the bushes and Alice said, "Ugh! Look at our clothes! We're such a mess! Come on, let's go!" Alice said, tugging my sleeve as we went to her cabin. I laughed, forgetting all about whoever that guy was.
"I just have to fetch a box of cookies being delivered. Want some for tomorrow?"
"Definitely!" Alice laughed.
EPOV (When the last part started)
I was walking down to the lake, the area where Bella and I first met when my phone rang. I picked it up. "Hello?"
"Edward buddy, how's my birdhouse going?" Emmett asked and I rolled my eyes.
"Emmett, listen—"
"Dude! I was trying to tell him the same thing, you know, that you wouldn't make it, but Emmett refused to listen to me and is now wasting money by asking you whether you will build it when there are other things to talk about!" Jasper sighed. I just realized he put it on speaker.
"I am not wasting money!" Emmett told him.
"You are! You should have just used your cellphone or mine! Wait, scratch that, never use my cellphone!" Jasper yelled at him.
"Why can't I use you cellphone?" Emmett complained.
"Who knows how long you'll be complaining to Edward that he didn't make your birdhouse!"
"But he will!" Emmett yelled at him.
"He will not!"
"He will!"
"He will n—"
"Will you guys ever stop arguing?!" I yelled into the phone.
"No." they both said at the same time.
"Emmett, look, I don't have time to make a birdhouse and—"
"Hah! See!" Jasper snorted and Emmett made a 'pbbbt' noise. I figured he was sticking his tongue out at Jasper.
"Dude! You totally spilled saliva on me!" Jasper yelled.
"I did not!"
"You did too!"
"GUYS!!" I had enough of this! "Will you please stop arguing? Do I have to go all the way there to let it stop happening?"
"Which brings us to the real reason on why we called you, see, the label—" I stopped listening when I heard a voice singing near by.
This is real, this is me
I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be, now,
Gonna let the light,
Shine on—
I ran towards the area I was hearing it from, hanging up on the guys. "Hello?!" I yelled frantically. I needed to know who she was.
I looked around, searching. I heard whispers but they stopped.
"Hello!? Who are you?! Hello?" Jeez, I sound so stupid. I sighed in frustration and heard the phone ring. That must be them.
I picked it up, "Hello?" God, how many times have I said that today?
"Yeah, dude, you hung up on us, what's up?" Jasper asked.
"Nothings up," I lied casually, "Carlisle needed me to do something urgent."
"Oh. Well, anyways, the reason we really called is that, the press wants us to do the demo soon. I told them about it man, and their curious. So we're gonna record it after Final Jam, ok? We'll be there, don't come here." Jasper informed me.
"Sure. Is Emmett there?"
"Uh…" Was all Jasper said, then he hung up. I wonder what happened to him…
Later that day, I bumped into Bella, who had a box in her hands and obviously couldn't see passed it. And when I say bumped into, I mean, literally.
"Watch where you're going!" Bella said, sighing. I helped her up and she picked the box up. "Great, some of the cookies are crushed." She sighed again.
"Need help?" I offered.
Her head snapped up, glaring at me. "Oh, it's you," then she shook her head, "No, I'm fine."
"Back to the kitchen?" I asked, making small talk.
She was still glaring at me, without answering, and left. Nice going, Edward.
4 days before Final Jam
BPOV
Alice and I decided to mix the beat and do the sound of the music for my song at Final Jam. She did it on her laptop and I told her the tunes.
"You know Bella, I'm glad you ditched Tanya. Although I wish you did it before she blew you off." She sighed.
"I know. I'm sorry Alice. I shouldn't have lied in the first place and I should have listened to you."
"Yeah, you should have." She laughed.
"Make that a Fa." I told her.
"Ok. So Bella, which outfit do you plan on using for the Final Jam?" she asked me.
"From the ones we bought?" I asked.
"Of course! If you dare use anything you already have, I'm going to kill you." She glared at me. Her words didn't have sarcasm. Freaky.
"S-sure Alice." I stuttered.
She smiled and went back to making the song.
"I'll go get those cookies mom said she'd make. Be right back." I told her, standing up and she nodded. The remaining cookies, at least.
I followed the trail from where we came (We placed a table near the cliff to jump in the lake) and walked to the kitchen.
"Mom? Are those cookies—" I stopped when I saw who was standing there.
Edward was talking to my mom about the cookies she made for Alice and I. (The ones he knocked down!) One in his hand, bitten. I blinked and slammed the door behind me so they noticed me.
They jumped and Edward's eyes widened. "H-hey Bella." He stuttered.
My eyes narrowed at the cookie in his hand.
He flinched back and bit his lip. "Oh, this is it, isn't it…?" he asked.
I shrugged.
"Why do you seem…mad? And at me?" he asked, confused.
"It's not obvious?" I asked.
He grimaced and sighed. My Mom had a confused face on, looking back and forth from Edward and me.
I walked passed him and grabbed the cookies in the plastic container then faced him. "By the way, these are ours." I told him and turned around, stalking of.
Edward groaned when I closed the door and I thought I heard him tell my mom, 'She's killing me. Literally!' and I chuckled.
I walked back to Alice, who had her laptop closed, relaxing on her chair, looking up to the sun with her eyes closed.
"Are you sunbathing?" I grinned, and her head snapped up and her eyes flew open.
"Hey there," she spotted the cookies, "Yum!"
I laughed and threw it to her. She caught it and opened the container, picking up a cookie. "Fo fhats fhe fold up?" she asked, munching on a cookie, then said, "Mmm…"
I smiled nervously. "Sorry, I just ran into someone." I grimaced.
She caught on quickly. "Oh," then she rolled her eyes and muttered, "Stubborn people…"
"What exactly do you mean by that, Alice?" I asked.
She shrugged, "It's obvious isn't it? That you both like each other?" she shrugged again and put the rest of the cookie in her mouth.
I blinked, then laughed nervously, "Alice! I am so out of his league! He's practically a super star and I'm just some plain Jane and ordinary girl! He should date super stars like himself." I bit my lip.
She shrugged. "You'll see. You'll end up together by Final Jam. Never bet against Alice." She grinned and popped another cookie in her mouth.
3 days before Final Jam
Whenever Edward passed Tanya, she'd automatically be at his side, hugging his arm and leaning against his shoulder. Edward would grimace and ignore her, sometimes stealing glances at me. (With me not knowing why…) Sure, I'd get jealous a tiny bit. Who am I kidding? People would probably stare at me or the steam escaping my ears. But then I'd repeat to myself 'They were meant for each other. I'm out of his league.' And I'd get better by every bit of it.
For some reason, whenever Tanya passed me, whether she was with Edward or not, she'd smile evilly and wiggle her fingers at me. When she was with Edward, Edward would shoot me an apologetic look, but I'd ignore him, wondering what Tanya had in store for me.
Every so often, Edward would drop by our cabin—I officially moved to Alice's cabin—and talk to me or Alice, making small talk.
"Why are you here again?" I asked, annoyed, working on my music with Alice on her laptop.
"Do you want me to leave?" he asked.
In truth, I didn't want him to leave, but I still didn't know what our relationship was. I mean, at Lunch he'd drop by our table and talk to us, leaving later on after giving me another kiss on the cheek. I enjoyed it very much and would blush very deeply after and smile slyly at Tanya's screams. But right now, I guess I was just annoyed that no one was making a move here. He was still looking for his mysterious girl though…
"I'll take that as a yes…" he muttered, his expression hurt and left the cabin.
Alice turned towards me. "What the hell, Bella!"
"What?!" I asked, shocked.
"Why didn't you say anything?" She asked, outraged.
"I wanted him to leave…?" I said, or more of asked.
"No you didn't. You know that as well as I did. Why did you make him leave? Why didn't you reach out to him and touch his arm and say 'Edward, don't leave me!'"
"Alice, this isn't drama class, this isn't a movie, this is real life." I sighed.
"I meant that part as a joke, but seriously though, you should have said something."
"Why Alice? He doesn't like me back. What does that make us? Just friends, right?"
"How sure are you that he doesn't like you back?" she asked, eyes narrowing.
To that, I didn't answer, because I didn't know. But it seemed impossible. Who would fall for me? Some girl with plain brown eyes and plain long hair that's way too clumsy and ordinary? I wouldn't know. And I wasn't stupid enough to just go up to him and ask, 'Do you like me?' No. I'd wait. Maybe, just maybe, like he is waiting.
"Fine, Alice." I sighed, getting up from the chair and opening the door to the rain. "Ugh." I grimaced and started walking down the stairs when I slid. "GAH!"
I landed on strong arms instead of the ground and looked up to see Edward, his face inches away from mine.
"Jeez Bella, are you this accident prone?" he sighed, his cool breath reaching my face. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the smell.
He set me up and I got lost in his eyes, just staring into them.
"I guess I better get going…" he mumbled, turning around. I wonder why he didn't leave right away.
"N-no, wait!" I yelled, reaching forward with my hand. It rested on his shoulder.
"Yes, Bella?" he asked, looking over his shoulder.
"I can walk with you, if you want." I smiled slightly.
"I'd love that." He grinned, taking my hand from his shoulder and started walking ahead. I looked up and noticed the sun started to come out. Coincidence, not Faith.
We walked in awkward silence, not talking, but he still had my hand in his.
"Um… Did you find your girl yet?" I asked, making small talk.
He shook his head. "Not yet."
"I'm sure there were a few girls here that were to shy to walk up to you."
"Why don't you sing for me?" he asked, changing the subject.
"Do you want me to sing now?" I asked, biting my lip.
He nodded, eager, curious.
I sighed and faced him. "Ok."
I inhaled and started, "This is—"
"EDWARD!!" Someone called. (A/N: I am so evil, forgive me, but he's not allowed to find out YET. Be Patient. :)))
I looked at who interrupted me and my eyes narrowed. Tanya started walking up to us, swaying her hips stupidly and grinning madly. I rolled my eyes.
"Edward, come walk with me!" Tanya said, taking his arm. Edward grimaced and looked at me.
"I'm afraid I can't walk with you, Tanya, because I'm walking with Bella already." He told her, going to me and wrapping his arms around my waist. I gasped silently, wondering what he was up to.
"Just play along." He whispered in my ear and I barely nodded.
"What do you mean? Then ditch her!" Tanya laughed.
"I wouldn't want to do that to my girlfriend." He stressed that word.
"WHAT?!" Tanya and I both asked. Not that I didn't want to be his girlfriend, I absolutely and positively wanted to be his girlfriend, but I didn't understand. He shot me a look and I nodded, understanding now.
"OH! Yes, Tanya. Me and my boyfriend were going for a walk until you came." I smirked, liking this idea more than I should.
"Prove it." Tanya smirked.
"P-prove what?" I stuttered.
"That you guys are seriously in a relationship." Tanya rolled her eyes, like it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"How?" Edward asked before I did.
"Kiss her." Tanya whispered.
Edward's eyes widened, and so did mine. Er—not that I'd reject, but this was seriously embarrassing, I mean, he didn't like me back for Pete's sake!
"W-what?" Edward stuttered. See?
"You heard me, Eddie. Kiss her." Tanya pointed at me.
None of us moved, we just stared at her.
"I knew it," Tanya laughed, then walked over to me, "You're just some sick, stupid wannabe. You want to be just like me, to be able to sing! You can't even sing. You can't do anything. You can't even escape with your lie. And I bet you thought of this plan and dragged poor Eddie into it. 'But you're just like everyone else.'" Tanya quoted from Edward.
I bit my lip, fighting the tears and the comebacks that were to escape.
Edward stepped up, "You want proof? I'll show you." And he took my face in his hands.
A/N: Was that a bad cliffy? I think it was. I JUST COULDN'T RESIST! XD Please don't be mad. I know you deserve more than this for me being away so long. (But like I said, I was reading Breaking Dawn and school started) Don't worry; it won't be long till the next chapter is up. I think…Oh gosh, my schedule is so complicating!
I'd like to talk about Breaking Dawn, but I figure some of you might have not finished it yet or haven't even gotten the book, so I won't spoil. I don't know if I should change the rating because of the kiss, but I think I might. I don't know, can you guys tell me? THAAANKS. :)