Chapter 10

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I've skipped forward in time and its Saturday (the day of the dance) From Bella's POV

Stupid Dance. Stupid Alice. Stupid Rosalie. It's their fault that I'm currently being held hostage at Alice's place while her and Rosalie do my makeup and my hair and make sure I look 'perfect for Edward'. Actually I'm adding Edward to my Stupid List: Stupid Dance. Stupid Alice. Stupid Rosalie. Stupid Edward. If it weren't for Edward I wouldn't have a date, and hence would have an excuse not to come.

What nobody seems to understand is that dances for me are a form of torture, of public humiliation. For me dances are a backdrop for all sorts of disasters to occur, twisted ankles, bruises, ripped dresses. I learnt this early on and had previously been able to avoid dances in any form, but my new found 'friends' don't understand. They acknowledge that I'm clumsy, but instead of allowing me to escape they tell me that 'Edward will catch you when you fall'. So instead of lying on my bed, comfortable and reading a book, I'm basically strapped to a chair while Alice and Rosalie pluck and preen, they apply foundation and bronzer and blush (because I so need help in that area) and eye shadow and lipstick.

When they first picked me up from my house at three- four hours before the dance even begun- I thought they were joking, unable to comprehend how it could take someone so long to get ready, but after a while, I understood. Alice and Rosalie were perfectionists when it came to make-up, in their element, treating it as an art. And as I stare at my reflection in the mirror, I have to hand it to them; they know what they're doing. My once plain features are accentuated and they've managed to give me cheekbones,

"Guys, I look beautiful" I say amazed

"Wait till you've got your dress on, you'll probably give Edward a heart attack" laughed Alice. I slipped my dress on, it was a blue halter neck dress that went just past my knees, it was low cut but still conservative. I still wasn't happy about being forced to wear heels but they did make my legs look longer.

"Bella, now that your perfect me and Alice have to get ready" said Rosalie, already starting to apply her foundation. It had taken the girls two hours to get me ready, but somehow they managed to get themselves ready in only half an hour. They put it down to practice. Rosalie looked even more beautiful than usual, and I could feel my self-esteem take a hit as I looked at her in her red dress, her perfect figure accentuated by the low neckline and short hem. Alice was wearing a form fitting pink dress that went all the way down to the floor, it was patterned with flowers apart from the dusty rose ribbon that wrapped around her waist, knowing Alice it was probably some famous designer.

By the time we were all ready it was 5:50, and we had forty minutes before the boys picked us up at 6:30. So we sat around, careful not to crinkle our dresses, and shared stories about past dances.

"And then he grabs my hips, and starts to grind, and I'm like shocked because I just told him I had a boyfriend" finished Rosalie, most of her stories seemed to involve boys falling all over her- probably because that's all they did.

"At least this year you've got Emmett, no guy would dare to even go near you with him around" said Alice jokingly, although she was 100 correct, Emmett could look really scary at times.

Alice's stories had all involved dresses, and people spilling things on them. I personally tried to avoid telling the others anything about past dances because to be completely honest they all involved deep-set humiliation. I couldn't escape completely and was forced to tell the story of the time when I twisted my ankle dancing, and my date was forced to carry me off the dance floor. Needless to say Rosalie and Alice got a huge kick out of that, and were still laughing hysterically when the boys rang the bell.

"Oh Edward" said Rosalie, still laughing, "you've got your hands full tonight, she's a menace on the dance floor". I blushed furiously, and hit Rosalie hard on the arm. I needn't have worried, Edward hadn't heard a word, he was staring at me eventually he cupped my face in his hands and looked into my eyes,

"You look so beautiful Bella, I'm going to be the envy of all the guys tonight" I blushed,

"Yeah, until I put my heel through your foot, seriously Edward, look what Alice made me wear" I said, extending one of my legs towards him. Edward examined my leg for a little longer than necessary before turning to Alice,

"Thanks" Alice threw back her head and laughed,

"Any time Edward, she makes a good Barbie doll" I scowled at Alice before stepping outside. Alice and Jasper as well as Rosalie and Emmett were going to the dance in Emmett's jeep, much to the disappointment of the girls, but Jasper managed to calm them down, promising that it would make a statement about stereotypes. Edward and I were going in his car, I spun around looking for his Volvo, unable to find it I turned to Edward and raised my eyebrows questioningly, he replied pointing towards a Mercedes Benz. My mouth dropped open in shock

"Its Carlisle's, he let me borrow it for tonight" explained Edward, holding the passenger door open for me, I climbed in carefully. I hadn't thought it possible but Edward drove even faster than usual, but instead of being scared I had to marvel at how smoothly the car ran. As we pulled up to the school, were the dance was being held people stared at the car, clearly wondering who owned it. Edward parked the car smoothly and got out, walking around to let me out. I smiled at him and noticed the envious expressions of the girls around me; I pulled myself closer to Edward and kissed his cheek.

We walked inside and I stifled a giggle, it was just so small town, crepe paper covered the gym and there was a huge welcoming sign made out of butchers paper. Music was thumping and the floor was vibrating. Edward gave my hand an encouraging squeeze and led me out to the center of the dance floor.

It was strange, but with dancing with Edward was fantastic, I was hesitant at first but soon, comforted by his firm grip on my waist I gained confidence and I started to dance in earnest. What I hadn't told anyone was that I had actually done dancing lessons and was quite good, but the minute someone started watching me my clumsiness took over. Tonight it seemed like we were the only two people there and I felt free.

Love In This Club by Usher came over the speakers and I pulled Edward closer, surprising him, I started to move my hips to the rhythm, against his. Edward, who I had previously deduced could do everything was of course an excellent dancer and started to dance with me, matching my every step. We were like two pieces of a puzzle and danced close, never looking away from the other person's eyes.

The song came to a close and a slower song came on, we adjusted so that my head was against his chest and his arms around me, we swayed to the beat, I was so close I could hear his heart beat in his chest, and at that moment I felt whole.

I reached up and kissed him softly, he responded gladly, and we kissed passionately, moving in sync, and after a while I felt his tongue run across my bottom lip, I parted my lips. I could feel his tongue slip into my mouth and I almost gasped, he was amazing, our tongues danced for the first time and I could taste his love for me in his kiss. Too soon we were forced to part, both gasping for air.

"Wow" panted Edward. I nodded my head in wholehearted agreement

"Yeah, I think I need a drink"

We walked to the drink tables and met Alice, she eyed me and I could tell she had seen our kiss,

"Having fun Bella?" yes she had definitely seen us kiss, "Bella you liar, you're a great dancer, I saw you grinding with Edward, that's talent"

"Well Alice I guess once you find a good partner anything's possible" I replied grinning at Edward, he smiled back and kissed me on the forehead.

Edward then volunteered to go get some more ice, as his car was the fastest. Alice was whisked away by Jasper to dance so I was standing there on my own, but not for long.

"Hey Bella"

"Hi Mike" I sighed.

"Do you want to dance?" NO I DON'T WANT TO DANCE, I felt like shouting

"No thanks Mike" all I really wanted was for Mike to go away, even though he was dating Jessica he was always staring at me.

Then, when I thought he was going to go away he grabbed me roughly around my waist and shoved his tongue down my throat.

"MIKE, MIKE GET OFF" I yelled when he took a breath, pushing him away He wouldn't budge and kissed me again, and my refusal seemed to make him more determined, he pulled me closer and kissed me even harder. So I just switched off, and stood completely still, not moving, not returning his affection or rejecting him, eventually he stopped and stormed off. I looked around, Jessica looked livid and Edward who had just walked in, dropped the ice he was holding, looking very surprised. Oh My God what would Edward think; it must look like I was cheating on him. He stormed forward looking absolutely furious and I winced, anticipating the worse.

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