Gosh this was a long chapter! 9 and half pages again! I'm so going to be out of ideas! But the story won't be dragging on for too long. A few more chapters and it should be ending. I'm feel sad though! I'm very proud of this fic actually! This chapter starts with a filler with Edward's POV then it moves on to Bella's POV where the last chapter left off.

I'm very pleased with the song that Edward performs. My niece personally chose it and I think it's brilliant! Enjoy this chapter! Hopefully I will be able to update sooner - but if I don't, be patient! (laughs) Don't worry, will try my best! Oh and by the way, I was in a little of a rush and a little sleepy when I did this chapter so there might be a few mistakes here and there. Sorry about that!

Disclaimer - I do not own Twilight or any of the characters. Only inspired by it:)

Playlist -

1. Your Guardian Angel by The Red Jumpsuit Aparratus

I highly recommend you to listen to this song while reading the performance part where Edward sings to Bella. Only then it becomes more enjoyable :) Enjoy!

2. Time for Heroes by The Libertines

This is the song that Jasper and Emmett sings to Edward - which is also the song that those three guys sung to girls before, anyway read on to find out. This song is hilarious so you must listen to it, and I thought it fit the scene perfectly. Go Jasper!

I'll Never Let You Fall

Edward's POV

"Looking good!" Jasper commented.

I stared up at the lights that Emmett fixed up yesterday. I began to mentally count the cost of everything and frowned when I saw the extra amount of decorations Alice brought in with Rosalie.

"I still don't get why they had to bring all that in," I grumbled.

Jasper shrugged. "Alice said the place was too plain, so I had to make her happy some how."

Emmett called loudly from the stage. "Nicely done, Jazz! In order to make your girlfriend happy, you allow the entire hall to look like a circus."

Jasper shot a look at Emmett. "You would have done the same if Rose wanted it that way too."

Emmett quickly began to whistle and twirled his drumsticks in his hands, rocking on his seat behind his drum set. Jasper sat down heavily on the stage and began to strum gently against the strings. I began to search around for my guitar as well, which suddenly seemed to have disappeared.

"So, which song are we performing tonight?"

Jasper quickly said, "We're going to be doing a song that requires Edward to sing and not just me. I'm so tired of being the only one out there yelling my lungs out."

I rolled my eyes. "I thought you like being in the spotlight, Jazz."

Jasper ran his fingers through his honey blonde hair. "I'm not complaining, don't get me wrong. But I think Bella would want to see you perform tonight."

"I will be performing," I said, scanning around the room.

Where the hell is my guitar? I wondered, getting worried now.

"Yeah, but I meant singing as well. Everyone knows you can sing! Well, the whole gang at least. Tonight can be the first time broadcast of Edward Masen singing live! Can you see it?! I know I can!" Jasper exclaimed.

"Excellent idea, Jazz!" Emmett grinned.

I frowned. "I can't find my guitar. Has anyone seen it? I put it on the stage when we arrived here."

"Hear us out first, Edward. What do you think of the plan?" Jasper asked excitedly.

"I'm not going to be singing, full stop. Now, where's my guitar?"

"Come on. Just this once, please? It's going to be so awesome!" Jasper pleaded.

"Unless the song we are performing is something I can dedicate to Bella, my lips are zipped. Now, where is the damn guitar, Jazz?" and I knew I was beginning to lose my patience.

"It's behind the stage," Jasper mumbled, trying to come up with more things to get back at me.

"If you want a song for Bella, then let's perform that song!" Emmett suddenly said.

Jasper and I looked up at Emmett and said together, "What song?"

"You know, the song! That British indie punk band's song." and I realized that Emmett was emphasizing 'the'.

Jasper figured it out immediately and suddenly erupted into laughter. "Brilliant!"

"What song?!" I asked in frustration.

Emmett winked. "Let's give the birthday boy a little demonstration of the song he shall dedicate to his beloved."

Jasper cleared his throat and began to strum the guitar loudly with Emmett joining in by making a beat on the drums.

"Did you see the stylish kids in the riot? We were shoveled up like muck. Set the night on fire – Wombles bleed truncheons and shields. You know I cherish you my love!"

I stared in horror at Jasper's smooth melody of his British accent.

"But there's a rumour spread nasty disease around town…! You caught round the houses with your trousers down…A headrush in the bush. You know I cherish you my love…"

Jasper suddenly pulled an emotional face as he hollered, "Oh! How I cherish you my love!"

"Hell no!" I yelled.

Jasper and Emmett pushed my limits further as they skipped to nearly the end of the song by harmonizing together tauntingly, "Ah ah…Ah ah…Ah ah…ah ah…Ah ah ah ah ah…Aaaahhhhhhhh…"

"GUYS! CUT IT OUT!"

It worked. Emmett fell back from his chair and was laughing so hard on the floor on the stage. Jasper was clutching his sides so hard that he had to use one hand to hold the sides of the stage so he wouldn't fall backwards onto the hard floor of the hall.

Rosalie came in at that moment and rolled her eyes at us, "When you're done doing your childish guy stuff, get your butts out into the car park and help bring the things in. Tanya and I have brought the drinks over already."

"Is Alice collecting Bella?"

"Yeah, she is. Don't worry, Edward," Rosalie replied laughing, before starting to bring out the table clothes to put over the huge white tables we dragged out earlier.

Emmett was still choking slightly as he headed out of the hall to help with the things. I glared at Jasper who was still snickering in the corner.

"Very funny, Jazz," I growled.

Jasper was in tears. "You have to admit it was pretty funny. I still remember this was the song that all three of us sang to the girls in the prom few years back. Rose, Tanya and Alice were so pissed after that, remember?"

I fought a laugh myself. "Yeah, I do. But that was only because Emmett and you were welcoming that screaming crowd of girls that were stampeding all over the place."

"Good times. Anyway, we'll leave it to you to choose the song. We really want you to perform, and I'm sure Bella will want to see you performing too, bro."

He punched me on my shoulder lightly. "And what better way to perform for the first time by dedicating that song you will be singing, to her?"

I shook my head fondly, "We'll see. I still don't know what song yet though."

I turned around when I felt someone's hand resting lightly on my shoulder.

"Oh, hey Tanya. You and Rose are early, as usual."

Tanya smiled. "Of course. I would never be late for you. I'm sure you know that."

I blinked before clearing my throat slightly, "Got everything packed yet?"

She sighed and nodded. "Yeah, Kate was being a bitch about her stuff though. Can you imagine that she wanted to take fifteen luggages over?"

"I can actually."

"Ha-ha, Edward. Anyway, I won't be staying the whole night. You know that, right?"

I frowned "Of course I know that. Why?"

"Just checking."

I closed my eyes. "Tanya, can we not have this conversation anymore? You were the one who didn't want all of us to go with you. There's no point in bringing this up again."

"I didn't realize all of you would actually agree to it so quickly…"

I looked at her, narrowing my eyes. "So, you did it just to see how much we actually cared? What is that? Your way to crave attention?"

Tanya flinched like I had just slapped her.

I sighed. "Sorry, I didn't mean to be such a jerk. Tonight's your last night here so try to enjoy yourself alright? Rose is going to be missing you loads."

"Only Rose…?" Tanya whispered.

"All of us will," I rephrased.

Tanya looked disappointed but I was glad she finally gave it a rest when she started talking about the plan for tonight's party. There was only one thing that I was looking forward to for tonight. I looked at my watch and counted that it would be arriving in about an hour.

People started to arrive one by one and entered the hall as the party began. I never realized how fast time passed by as I greeted so many people that came in the door. Finally, I decided to take a break as Rosalie offered to take over my post by the main door.

"Alright, people! Hit the dance floor!" Jasper yelled into the microphone and Emmett cut the lights off. Immediately the strobe lights above flashed on and I shut my eyes a little when I heard the deafening cheers and screams of everyone in the darkened hall. The whole hall was filled with the blasting music of Emmett's favourite dance song of the moment.

"Yeah, yeah! Shorty got down low and said come and get me! Yeah yeah! I got so caught up I forgot she told me! Yeah, yeah…!"

Just as I emptied my drink cup, I felt someone nudging me from behind and I turned around to see Alice.

"Edward!" and then she said something I couldn't hear.

"What?!"

"I said, Bella is outside!"

"Okay, thanks!"

I tossed my cup into the trash nearby and made my way out of the sea of people. The hallways were dimly lit as Emmett had earlier gone to ask the caretaker that was working over time today because of our party to turn the lights down outside as well. Finally, I saw her standing with her back facing towards me. I could recognize her by the long flowing mahogany hair that was tied up neatly with colourful pins and clips.

As I approached her, I heard Tyler Crowley. "Wunna go in and dance?"

I grinned to myself. I was barely a second or two late and she's already being dragged away.

"Come on. Just one dance with me?"

I shook my head smiling and placed both my hands on her arms from behind. "There you are."

I glanced up calmly at Tyler and said, "Sorry, but I think she'd already been booked for the whole night."

Tyler responded almost immediately. "Yeah, sure. Sorry, Edward. I forgot she is your girlfriend."

When Tyler left, I turned Bella around to face me and I winked, "How's that for possessive?"

She sighed and smiled at me. "Perfect."

I grinned. "That was just a little taste of it. You've only just dipped your foot in the pool."

Then, I noticed what she was wearing. Her pale and beautiful skin was even more noticeable with the brown and black outfit she was wearing tonight. My eyes traveled down to her skirt and realized this was the first time I had seen her wear something this short.

God, you little pervert. Stop staring at her legs! I felt disgusted with myself.

I looked up at her with my eyes wide. I knew that the longing in my eyes hadn't left and I was a bit worried that she would take in the wrong impression of it.

But of course, she is technically your wife already. What difference would it make now if we went one step further a little earlier? the lecherous side of me urged.

Keep it together, Edward. You're not pulling down anyone's pants! Or… skirt, tonight! It was ironic how this was actually going on inside my head.

But the other side of me wasn't giving in that easily. You know that it would be so easy to lure her back to the house…I was going out of my mind.

But luckily enough, I found myself just grinning at her coyly. "Nice."

"You are going to be dancing with me eventually, yes?" I looked at Bella.

We were both sitting at the side with Jasper and Alice. For hours I had tried to get Bella to dance with me but she somehow managed to weasel her way out. This time, I wasn't going to give in that easily.

She hesitated. "Hey, you know I came across a really good book in the library the other day. They have some really good stuff on the Versailles Treaty."

I smiled angelically. "What was that?"

"I was thinking maybe you and I could study that chapter together since I'm having problems with it."

I leaned in closer. "How about I teach you that chapter while we're on the dance floor?"

"No, it's okay. I think the library is actually a…um – better place. I…Edward!"

I had already reached over, grabbed both her hands and pulled her out of her seat and towards me, placing her firmly onto my lap. I glanced at Alice and she rolled her eyes at me before she looked away to continue talking to Jasper, who winked at me before looking back down to Alice.

"Um, I don't feel like learning History anymore…" Bella mumbled.

"If you don't want to hear my talk on that topic, I can think of something better we can channel all our concentration to…" and under very little light, I knew Bella was blushing when she began to fidget again.

I tilted my head forward and it worked like a charm as Bella did the same, allowing our lips to touch. But before either of us could part them, Bella's phone began to vibrate and ring loudly. She sighed as she pulled her face back to look at me. She took the phone out of her pocket and I stole a glimpse to see Jacob Black's name flashing across the screen.

"Sorry."

"Don't be, Bella. Go ahead. Remember what I said, alright? I don't mind, well, at least for now," I teased but before she could answer the phone, it stopped ringing.

"Birthday boy!" Emmett suddenly roared across the room above the noise of the music, waved me to come over. Bella stood up and scooted back to her chair allowing me to get up.

"I'll be right back. You should call him back, though," I nodded encouragingly and I walked towards Emmett who was standing by the doors.

"This better be good," I said as I stretched myself.

He pointed outside. "Rose and Tanya are looking for you. They are around the corner, near the girl's locker room. Why though, I wonder?"

I shrugged and walked outside, walking down the nearly deserted hallway, apart from a few people walking around here and there. I yawned as I walked over, automatically my hand shot up to ruffle my hair. Just as I was about to turn around to corner to see Rosalie and Tanya, I stopped when I heard their conversation.

"I don't get why you're being so fussy. Why can't I just send you and make it easier?" Rosalie's voice was clearly annoyed.

"I'm not, okay? I just want this one last thing, that's all. Is that such a bad thing?"

"From my view it does! What the hell are you thinking? Edward is technically married already! And I'm sorry to say this but he is very much in love with Bella."

"Did he tell you that?"

"Even an idiot can see the way he looks at her. Why can't you just be happy for him?"

"Because I waited for him for so long and he still doesn't see me! This girl waltzes into our life and catches his eye in a second. How is that fair?"

Rosalie's voice softened. "Look, sometimes things don't turn out the way you want it to be. I think Bella's is a really great girl."

"Whatever…"

"Besides, you're already going to Seattle. Don't you think this is a chance for you to do just that?"

It was too much to bear by just eavesdropping so I, like the great actor I am walked back a little and yelled, "Thanks, Emmett! I think I can find them!"

I walked with loud and heavy footsteps and finally turned around the corner, calmly smiling, "Yes ladies. What can I do for you?"

Rosalie frowned at Tanya. "She's having problems with her transport to the airport right now."

I looked over. "Really? How come? What's wrong?"

Rosalie gave one last stare at Tanya before muttering, "Call me when you land in Seattle…"

After she walked away, presumably back towards the hall, I arched an eyebrow at Tanya. "So, ready to tell me what's actually going on?"

"I want you to send me to the airport, Edward."

I blinked. "What?"

"You heard me. I want you to send Irina, Kate and I to the airport right now to catch our flight to Seattle."

"But, why don't you want Rosalie to do it?" I couldn't help asking.

"Because I just want you to do it…" Tanya exclaimed and her eyes were starting to glisten.

Oh no, no, no. Please not here! Don't cry, please! I pleaded silently.

"I don't think Bella will like the idea very much if I go. Can I invite her to come along as well?"

"There's no space for her and I don't want her to come. I just want you," Tanya said simply, sniffing.

I put my hand to my forehead and sighed. "Tanya, please. No, don't do this to me…why do you have to make things so hard for me right now? I will come down and visit you with the rest next weekend already."

"It's not going to be the same…"

"I don't really feel right about this whole -"

"Please? Just…please? Do it for me…"

I closed my eyes and opened them again.

"Have you tried asking her yet? Rosalie has gone to get her. Maybe she won't mind." And she started to walk past me as she added; "I'll wait for you at your car. We have to go back to collect Kate, Irina and the luggage."

I stood there staring at my shoes for a while before I finally turned around heavily to walk towards the main doors. I leaned against the wall just opposite of the main doors from the hall. Maybe Bella won't allow it. Or, maybe she will? My thoughts were racing.

Don't be such a creep, Edward. Tanya is your friend. If this is the only thing you can do for her at this tough period she is going through, then you better suck it up and do it, I told myself.

Then, I saw Bella walking out of the doors towards me. She looked at Tanya who was walking down the hallways to the end where the main doors were. I pulled myself up and walked over to her, taking both her hands into mine.

"Bella, did you enjoy yourself tonight?"

She nodded. "Of course. I'm happy whenever you're with me."

Why does she always have to make me feel that she's perfect for me? She's like this little personal mould that was made just for me to fit into as well, I thought.

She sighed. "Just tell me what's going on, Edward. I promise not to judge you…"

I looked straight into her eyes, not wanting to lie at all. "Tanya wants me to send her and her two sisters to the airport instead of Rosalie."

She just stared at me and I was trying so hard to try and read that emotion that was dancing behind her eyes. Those brown eyes were looking at me back with an unreadable expression and it was breaking my heart, if I had any. I didn't deserve her.

I continued to gaze back. "Would you mind if I did this? It's the least I can do for her right now as a friend."

Get ready for the ultimatum…I thought.

But to my surprise, she nodded approvingly and said in a soft voice, "Okay…" I agreed softly.

When I saw her eyes looked away from mine and broke our gaze to stare down, I immediately placed her arms on my shoulders and brought her towards me, resting my hands against her back. I sighed to myself when she wrapped her hands around my neck and pulled me closer to her as well.

"I'll be back so soon that you won't even have time to miss me…" I whispered into her hair.

But the moment had to end when I remembered who was waiting for me outside so I broke our embrace gently and I leaned over to kiss her on her cheek. Finally, I let go of her hands and began to walk down towards the doors but before I walked out, I turned around to smile at her.

It was the only way I could assure her that she could trust me. Like Elizabeth said, there's nothing more important then a good solid trust for a base.

Did we have that?

Bella's POV

I turned on the tap and splashed cold water onto my face. I sighed calmly – I needed that wake up call. I dabbed the paper towel that Angela gave me earlier. It was refreshing and I felt my face cooling down. It was pretty hot and dirty before.

"Phew!" I breathe out.

"Okay, am I the only one who realizes what you're trying to do?" Angela's voice floated into my ear.

I looked up to see her standing there with her arms folded across her chest.

"What? I'm just washing my face."

"Yeah, I know that. But you've stayed in the toilet for the past twenty minutes. Did you wash your face about twenty times then?"

"Ugh, stop keeping track of what I do!"

"Look, I can't help noticing something back in the hall."

"Angela please…don't say it."

"You've taken off your watch and given it to me to keep because you're worried you might scratch it? I don't see how considering that you're not even stepping anywhere near the dance floor."

"I'm a bit of a worrier."

"Okay, then why don't you look at the big clock hanging by the stage anymore? Before Edward left you can't keep your eyes of the time."

"I was counting the time down till Edward's performance."

"So why aren't you doing that anymore?"

"Look, if I'm not so conscious of time, maybe I won't realize that Edward has been gone longer than expected, alright? There, I said it. It's going to be twelve soon, Angela, if you've noticed. Well I'm sorry if that isn't enough reasons why the only thing I can find refuge in is splashing my face with cold water to remind myself of how harsh my life is."

"Don't say that…"

"It's true. My mind is not in the right state now. There are all these funny ideas of her and Edward that keeps playing over and over again."

"Nothing is going to happen. You're being too paranoid."

I shot a look at her. "Well that's just it, isn't it? Being worried that Edward is going to cheat on me with another girl. Ooh – I can't wait for what else life is going to throw at me before I just give up!"

Angela laughed. "Okay, okay! Point made. Now can you just come back out?"

I raised my eyebrow. "Why do you seem so happy?"

Angela wiped the smile of her face. "Oops – I shouldn't be then?"

I rolled my eyes as we walked out. It took me awhile to realize that people were starting to make a lot of noise again. Everyone was making loud cheers and screams that was echoing around the entire school that it made me wonder if there were people who were going to come and complain about it soon. It was so loud that I could even hear it as we walked down the hallway towards the hall. For some reason, Angela wasn't looking at me straight in the eye but I swore that I saw a twinkle in it.

I could hardly see the stage as everyone was crowding around the stage and we entered the hall, I yelled over to noise at Angela, "What's going on?!"

Angela gestured for me to follow her, "Let's budge through and go up front!"

As we made out way towards the stage, I saw Alice jumping around and Rosalie shaking her head and laughing at her. I finally could see two figures on stage. It was Jasper with his guitar already around his chest and Emmett was drumming his set teasingly at the sea of people.

When Alice saw me, she yelled, "Jazz! She's here!"

I looked at her puzzled as I stood next to her, staring up at the stage trying to work out what they were doing.

Jasper who already had the microphone in his hand announced loudly, "The girl of the hour! Our very own Bella Swan!"

I glared at him as everyone cheered louder mindlessly. What the hell were they trying to do?

Suddenly, my heart leapt when Jasper boomed loudly, "The birthday boy wishes to dedicate a song to her and here he is!"

To my surprise, Edward suddenly came from behind the stage grinning widely. I thought I was going to go jump out my skin when I heard the screams of the girls getting louder. I looked around to see Alice and Rosalie giving me smirks and Angela bouncing around with Ben nearby. Edward took his guitar from Jasper and slung it swiftly across his chest.

"When did he get back?" I called to Alice who was holding my hand.

"Just!"

Jasper continued, "Tonight's a very special treat for Edward will be singing solo for the first time!" and I covered my ears. It was deafening. I shook my head and Edward and fought back a smile as he winked at me. Jasper took the microphone stands and placed one for him and Edward.

Finally, Jasper and Edward began to strum on their strings and the noise from everyone got quieter.

"When I see your smile…Tears run down my face I can't replace…And now that I'm strong I have figured out…How this world turns cold and it breaks through my soul…And I know I'll find deep inside me I can be the one…"

"I will never let you fall…I'll stand up with you forever…I'll be there for you through it all…Even if saving you sends me to heaven…"

"It's okay. It's okay. It's okay…Seasons are changing and waves are crashing and stars are falling all for us…Days grow longer and nights grow shorter…I can show you I'll be the one…"

I stared in shock at how beautiful and mesmerizing his voice sounded. I could feel my face getting hotter every minute as began to squeeze Alice's hand tighter.

"Cause you're my…you're my, my, my true love, my whole heart…Please don't throw that away…"

His green eyes looked up to stare into mine finally as he sung that line. My heart was soaring so high that I was beginning to think if it would ever come back down again. It was beating wildly and I could hear the pounding in my ears despite how noisy the hall was.

"Cause I'm here for you…Please don't walk away and…Please tell me you'll stay…!"

And Emmett began to hit the drums louder and Jasper and Edward began to jam on their guitar louder as Jasper backed up Edward in the final verse.

"Use me as you will…Pull my strings just for a thrill…! And I know I'll be okay…Though my skies are turning gray…!"

Edward's eyes did not leave me the entire time after that and I felt I was going to drown in them. The feeling was strange because no one in my life had ever done something like this for me. It was hard to convince myself that Edward did not love me as much as I did for him. If he didn't, he wouldn't do this.

Would he? I thought to myself as the screams and cheers were roaring after they finished the song and I prayed that there would be no stampede and they got off from the stage.

Emmett scooted from behind his drum set and grabbed the microphone of the stand. "Cake time!"

I gasped when I saw Rosalie wheeling out an enormous cake that had lighted candles all around it in a shape of the number eighteen. I shot a glance at Alice, knowing that everything was definitely decorated by her, planned by her and finished by her. Edward, Jasper and Emmett came off the stage and Jasper and Emmett pushed Edward fondly towards the cake. I looked at my watch to see it was exactly twelve sharp.

"Everyone on the count of three…1…2…3…!" Emmett roared over the noise.

As everyone sung the birthday song to Edward, I stood there not taking my eyes of him. I was speechless still from what he did. I suppose shock wasn't even a word to describe it. He too was staring at me smiling my crooked smile towards my direction.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDWARD!" everyone screamed and cheered at the end of the song.

"Blow out the candles you idiot!" Emmett laughed as Edward bent over the cake slowly to blow gently at them. And the crowd burst in applause when Edward blew them out. To my surprise, he immediately made his way over to me after Rosalie and Alice began to decide how they were going to give the cake to everyone.

He stood over me, unsure at first what my reaction was going to be. "Did you like it?"

I tilted my head and looked at him as he put both his hands on my waist, pulling me closer towards him. There was something inside me that was waiting to be unleashed. I couldn't have found a better time to let it out. If I didn't do it today, then I never will. But as usual, he beat me to it.

"It was amazing, Edward."

He looked at me intently before taking me into an embrace. "I love you, Bella. And I am so sorry if I ever did anything to make you doubt that."

I bit my lip, "I love you, too."

When he pulled back from the embrace, his hands moved up from my waist and cupped my cheeks gently. I sighed softly and closed my eyes as he leaned in. I couldn't have wished to be anywhere else than here. It lasted longer than I expected it to be. But when he pulled back, he kissed me again teasingly on my lips a few more times before really leaning back again to look at me.

"Let's do something tonight."

I looked at him skeptically. "Aren't you tired?"

He grinned cheekily. "No, Emmett and Jasper's gift to me was that they'd clean up everything after the party so you and I can leave early."

"Where do you want to go?"

His eyes flashed mischievously. "Anywhere that would just have us alone."

(gasp) Naughty boy! I wonder what's running through this cheeky boy's mind. You think? Ah - the beauty of cliff hangers! (grins evilly)

I'm sure plently of you would be wondering, what happen to Tanya right? What happened?! I mean last reviews alot of people were worried that something was going to happen or etc. etc. Well, next chapter is all on that, what happened etc. don't worry everything will be explained.

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