You Said Forever & Always Chapter 4: Performance, a twilight fanfic

Previously…

"The face of a model, and the body. I would hire you, but your attitude needs work. I am Victoria Wexner, married to James Wexner, the main photographer. This is my office and my assistant Angela," Victoria said. She showed her office and Angela. Rosalie gasped.

"Please forgive me Mrs. Wexner," Rosalie pleaded. She truly believes everything now, I thought.

"Give Bella the money," Victoria said in a threatening voice. She hung up and I took my phone. Rosalie slowly went into her purse and pulled her wallet out. She took five one hundred dollar bills out and shakily stretched her arm out. I took the money.

"Thank you," I said curtly while walking away. Never bet against Alice, I thought.

Bella P.O.V.

"Good morning lovely Bella!" Alice said cheerfully. She's been cheerful ever since Rosalie gave us our money. Today, she was awfully cheerful.

"Morning Ali. What's happening to you? You seem so happy that you'll puke rainbows and smiley faces," I said while grabbing my bag.

"Oh nothing. Just that Seth has a girlfriend now. He sent me a picture of her. She's Asian and a dancer. Her name is Mack. Oh, and that today you perform in front of the whole school."

"Oh, is she pretty? And right!" I said, remembering that today was Friday. Ms. Karl arranged for an assembly.

"Here, look. Model worthy," Alice said, showing me a picture of Seth kissing the cheek of a girl. The girl was model worthy. Seth was 16, and the girl appeared younger. She was truly pretty.

"How old is Mack? And is Mack her real name?"

"She's fourteen! And her full name is… I don't really know."

"Imma call Seth," I said while pulling my phone out. I waved to Alice and walked out to my car. I dialed his number.

"Seth Clearwater," Seth said. I heard soft, faint giggles.

"Seth! Who is Mack?" I asked as I got in and started my car,

"Oh, so Alice told you. Mackenzie, known as Mack, is my new girlfriend. We've dated secretly for three months."

"Seth Clearwater! She is fourteen years old! You are sixteen! Do you think it is good to date her, even though she is two years younger?"

I heard him whisper to a person, "I'll be right back." Then, he said, "Bells, I think I love her. She's smart, beautiful, funny and shy. I know I'm a little older, but we think age shouldn't matter."

I pulled up to the school and said, "May I talk to Mack for a second?"

"Sure, sure. Hold on."

I heard shuffling and a sort of childish voice say, "Hello?"

"Hi. Mack. I'm Bella, Seth's friend."

"Hi. Bella. Ummm, Seth said you wanted to talk to me," Mack said nervously.

"Yes, all I wanted to say was to please be careful with Seth," I said, biting my tongue to stop from saying other things.

"Okay Bella. And thank you."

"For what?"

"Being polite. Others would glare and scowl at me."

"You're welcome. Just…take care of Seth please. If anything happens, tell me and his sister first. For example, it's he's hurt, hurts you or his behavior changes. I don't want anyone hurt."

"I promise Bella! I would never hurt anyone. And… I love him," Mack whispered.

"Alright. Tell Seth to give you my number, 'kay? I have to go now… Bye Mack." I got out of my car and closed the door with my hip.

"Alright, bye Bella," Mack said and I hung up. I was walking towards the school and putting my phone away when someone stopped me. I looked up to see who stopped me and saw two icy blue eyes. I backed away and tried to continue on.

"Isabella! Wait!" the person said. The person quickly moved in front of me when I stopped.

"What do you want Rosalie?" I asked icily. I had no point in being nice to her because of all the years of torture.

"I just wanted to say sorry-," Rosalie started to say quietly.

"Well, I don't accept," I said, cutting her off. I looked around quickly and only saw the BMW in the parking lot. I tried to continue my pursuit to the school, but was once again stopped by her.

"Please! Just listen!" Rosalie pleaded.

I sighed and said, "You have five minutes."

"Okay, Isabella. I came here early and alone. All I want to say is sorry for everything I've done to you. The way I acted to you for so many years-," Rosalie said.

"Yeah, first grade to seventh grade," I interrupted.

"Like I was saying, the way I acted was very inappropriate. The way I acted was very rude. I should have been kinder towards you. I shouldn't have bullied you. I know that I bullied you because of my brother Jasper. Jasper, Alice and you became fast friends, even though you and Alice are sisters… Anyways, Jasper started to hang out with you more. You and Alice became the best of friends with Jasper. Jasper had started to ignore me, his own sister! I was jealous of all of this. –Rosalie let out a dark chuckle.- I wanted to torture the two of you because of that. My mind started coming up with devious plans, and I had Edward and Emmett help me. It was a huge mistake, but once I started I couldn't stop. Once the three of you left, I realized all of my mistakes. I couldn't help, but hate you and Alice from taking my brother away from me. Now that you're all back, I want to fix everything. Please Isabella, all I ask for is your forgiveness and for to start over with you," Rosalie pleaded with a sincere expression. I sighed and thought about it for a second. I rubbed my eyes.

"You're forgiven."

"Oh-," Rosalie started.

"Wait!" I interrupted, "This doesn't mean that we are friends or anything. You have to prove yourself more to me if you want to be my friend." I turned around and saw cars approaching. I quickly said a friendly farewell and walked away. I walked to me locker. I checked my phone and saw I had fifteen minutes 'till school starts. I grabbed my binder and books and ran to my personal music room. I strummed the strings on my guitar. I heard a few knocks on the door.

"Come in!" I said. The door opened and someone entered. The person closed the door and stood quietly. I looked to see someone I least wanted to see.

"Oh, hi," I said. I put my guitar back and stood up.

"Hey… I was wondering if we could talk," Edward said.

"About what?"

"The morning. When we kissed."

"I have nothing to say about that."

"Yes you do. I can see it on your face! You regret the kiss…"

"Fine! I do have something to say, but I won't."

"Then, I'll go first. First off, I did not mean to kiss you. I couldn't control myself. That kiss was not a mistake and I do not regret it. I'm sorry," Edward said. I could tell this was hard for him. I sighed softly.

"Okay. I'll only speak because you did. That kiss was…fantastic. I do think the kiss was a mistake. I don't regret kissing you. Apology accepted. There, you happy?"

"No, but this will do." Suddenly, and abruptly, Edward chastely kissed me on the lips. I couldn't help but kiss him back. I pulled away. Edward smirked. "Now, I'm more than happy."

I scoffed and said, "Well, now will you please leave me alone? I have to practice a little."

"No… I'm going to stay and watch you."

"Well, no bothering me. And by the way, we aren't friends. Don't ever kiss me again. I'm not going to let you come into my life and ruin it."

"Bella…please. We just talked. I mean, that's a start! Can we just…start over?"

"Well, okay. But, please, let me practice."

"Okay," Edward said a little glumly. It's weird how something can turn one person happy, then sad in seconds.

"And now, ladies and gentlemen, our own student here at Forks High, Isabella Swan!" the principal announced. I walked out of behind the curtains. The principal left and my band came out.

"Hi everyone! Izzy here. Are you all ready to hear some music?" I asked, getting all of Forks High pumped up. They cheered and I heard a chorus of 'yes'. I nodded to my band. "If you know the lyrics, sing along." Music started to play. Girls started to cheer. I began to sing.
You're on the phone
With your girlfriend ‒ she's upset
She's going off
about something that you said
'cause she doesn't get your humor like I do.
I'm in the room ‒ it's a typical Tuesday night.
I'm listening to the kind of music she doesn't like.
She'll never know your story like I do.

But she wears short skirts
I wear t-shirts
She's cheer captain
And I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find
That what you're looking for has been here the whole time.

If you could see
That I'm the one
Who understands you
Been here all along
So why can't you see
you belong with me,
You belong with me?

Walking the streets
With you and your worn out jeans
I can't help thinking
This is how it ought to be.
Laughing on a park bench
Thinking to myself
Hey, "Isn't this easy?"

And you've got a smile
That could light up this whole town.
I haven't seen it in awhile
Since she brought you down.
You say you're fine -
I know you better than that.
Hey, what you doing
With a girl like that?

She wears high heels,
I wear sneakers.
She's cheer captain,
And I'm on the bleachers.
Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find
that what you're looking for has been here the whole time.

If you could see
That I'm the one
Who understands you
Been here all along
So why can't you see
you belong with me?
Standing by you
Waiting at your backdoor.
All this time
How could you not know, baby
You belong with me,
You belong with me?

Oh, I remember you were driving to my house
In the middle of the night.
I'm the one who makes you laugh
When you know you're about to cry.
I know your favorite songs,
And you tell me about your dreams.
Think I know where you belong,
Think I know it's with me.

Can't you see
That I'm the one
Who understands you?
Been here all along
So why can't you see
You belong with me?
Standing by you
Waiting at your backdoor.
All this time
How could you not know, baby,
You belong with me,
You belong with me?

You belong with me.

Have you ever thought just maybe
You belong with me?
You belong with me.

"Are you ready for another?" I asked. Girls, and even some boys, screamed. I rolled my eyes inwardly. Music started to play. I sang to it.

We were both young, when I first saw you.
I close my eyes and the flashback starts-
I'm standing there, on a balcony in summer air.

I see the lights; see the party, the ball gowns.
I see you make your way through the crowd-
You say hello, little did I know...

That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles-
And my daddy said "stay away from Juliet"-
And I was crying on the staircase-
begging you, "Please don't go..."
And I said...

Romeo take me somewhere, we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all there's left to do is run.
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess,
It's a love story, baby, just say yes.

So I sneak out to the garden to see you.
We keep quiet, because we're dead if they knew-
So close your eyes... escape this town for a little while.
Oh, Oh.

Cause you were Romeo - I was a scarlet letter,
And my daddy said "stay away from Juliet" -
but you were everything to me-
I was begging you, "Please don't go"
And I said...

Romeo take me somewhere, we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all there's left to do is run.
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess.
It's a love story, baby, just say yes-

Romeo save me, they're trying to tell me how to feel.
This love is difficult, but it's real.
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess.
It's a love story, baby, just say yes.
Oh, Oh.

I got tired of waiting.
Wondering if you were ever coming around.
My faith in you was fading-
When I met you on the outskirts of town.
And I said...

Romeo save me, I've been feeling so alone.
I keep waiting, for you but you never come.
Is this in my head, I don't know what to think-
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said...

Marry me Juliet, you'll never have to be alone.
I love you, and that's all I really know.
I talked to your dad - go pick out a white dress
It's a love story, baby just say... yes.
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh.

'cause we were both young when I first saw you.

As people cheered, my band left and the music class came on stage. Ms. Karl went in front, ready to conduct.

"Okay, guys, last song. This one's new. I have yet to show it to my producers! But, here's a special treat for you all. It's called 'Forever and Always'," I said with a grin. I saw Edward at the piano. Someone handed me my guitar, and I strummed it.

Once upon a time, I believe it was a Tuesday when I caught your eye
And we caught onto something
I hold onto the night, you looked me in the eye and told me you loved me

Were you just kidding?
'cause it seems to me, this thing is breaking down
We almost never speak
I don't feel welcome anymore
Baby what happened, please tell me?

'cause one second it was perfect, now you're halfway out the door

And I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
And then you feel so low you cant feel nothing at all
And you flashback to when he said forever and always
Oh, and it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
Cause I was there when you said forever and always

Was I out of line?
Did I say something way too honest, made you run and hide
Like a scared little boy
I looked into your eyes
Thought I knew you for a minute, now I'm not so sure

So here's everything coming down to nothing
Here's to silence that cuts me to the core
Where is this going? Thought I knew for a minute, but I don't anymore

Back up, baby, back up
Did you forget everything
Back up, baby, back up
Did you forget everything

'cause it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'cause I was there when you said forever and always

Oh, I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
And then you feel so low you cant feel nothing at all
And you flashback to when we said forever and always

And it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'cause I was there when you said forever and always
You didn't mean it baby, you said forever and always... yeah.

The crowd cheered and I said, "Thanks for listening and being a great audience!" I smiled and waved as I walked backstage. Edward saw me, and smiled. I found myself running into his arms and hugging him. My guitar was on my back, my face buried into his chest and his face in my hair.

"You did amazing," Edward murmured into my hair.

"You did amazing," I said with much emphasis on 'you'. We were still in each other's arms when I heard cameras and saw the flashes.

"Izzy!" a man said.

"Look here!" another said.

"Is that your boyfriend?" a woman asked.

"Who is that?" another said. Edward and I broke apart.

"Shit, paparazzi," I mumbled. Edward grabbed my hand, leading me away. I heard the principal yell at them, for intruding a school event. Edward led us to the music room, where Ms. Karl was congratulating on a great performance. Ms. Karl finished and called me over. I was about to move when I looked down and realized that Edward and I were holding hands. He followed my gaze and we pulled away at the same time.

Edward slightly blushed and said, "Sorry."

I blushed and said, "No, it's alright." I flashed him a smile before walking to Ms. Karl. She led me to my practice room.

"Someone wanted to see you," Ms. Karl said, opening the door.

My agent looked at me and said, "Isabella." I smiled and attacked her with a hug.

"Mom?" I asked.

Didn't expect such a soon update? Well, sort of soon…

So this chapter was a filler..filler-ish?

Sorry, I had a writer's block! So I wrote down whatever came to my mind first.

Yes, I realize that Seth's girlfriend has my name.. But when you're *a teenager* you can get obsessed with REALLY cute guys! (; Btw, no, I'm not 14. That's a difference I put. And I don't dance..in public. And I'm not pretty.. I'm average. But don't hate what I put in! I had a writer's block, really!

So, yeah.. Review?

-Mackie

Update: I aim for next Wednesday. (: