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Chapter 9

Bella's POV

Alice came over to my house on Friday night to help me get ready for the party. She could barley contain her excitement.

"Oh Bella, I'm so happy you and Edward are going to the party together" she said while straightening my hair she was coming dangerously close to burning my ear from all her excitement.

"Yeah me too Alice…just be careful ok?" but she wasn't listening.

"I hope you two get together" she squealed the hair straightener coming even closer.

"Alice" I screamed just before it made contact.

"Oh whoops. Sorry Bella my bad" she started to concentrate and I was able to breathe a whole lot easier.

I was incredibly nervous. This wasn't a normal date I knew Edward was different. My feelings for him where so intense, it scared me. His reactions to things concerned me and I wasn't sure of what I was getting myself into but whenever I thought of Edward I knew that, whatever it was, it was worth it.

I dressed in the blue strapless dress that I had bought with Alice when we had gone shopping. I wore my hair out straight as Alice said it looked best natural. Whatever, I would have to take her word for it. I didn't usually wear much makeup, except for a little bit of foundation, but Alice did my makeup and she used a lot. I could hardly recognise myself.

"Whatever happened to natural looking best?" I asked her as I looked at myself in the mirror. The makeup made my skin look flawless and my eyes larger and more noticeable.

She waved her hand impatiently "That was with your hair Bella, and besides I didn't use that much"

Ok whatever you say I thought.

"Ok…what shoes are you going to wear?"

I looked in my closet and pulled out a pair of silver flats that I thought would look good with the dress.

"These ones? I think they would… "I stopped when I saw the look on her face. She looked horrified.

I put them back in the closet "No? Ok then what do you suggest?"

She jumped up and grabbed a box from out of her bag "I thought you'd never ask…I didn't think you'd have anything so I went and bought these for you"

"Aliceee…you didn't have to buy them for me" I took the box from her and started to open it.

"I know but I wanted to…besides you can't go to a party in those flats. Come on! you need heels"

I opened the box and inside was the most beautiful pair of silver high heels I had ever. And they were high

"Crap Alice I don't know if I'm going to be able to walk in these"

"Don't be silly of course you will" she waved her hand as if this was of no concern

"Ok and thanks really. There beautiful" I gave her a big hug

She hugged me back "Your more then welcome Bella. I've only known you for a short time but already your one of my best friends"

I started to feel a bit teary

"Now let's get to the party before we start blubbering like babies" she said laughing and dabbing the tears from her eyes.

I laughed as well "Ok let's go"

I looked at my watch and was startled by the time. We were going to be late I hoped Edward hadn't been waiting to long.

Edward's POV

I had been nervous all day.

I had no idea of what to expect from this night. I briefly battled with myself and considered not going but when I thought about Bella I knew that I couldn't do that to her. So I got dressed and drove to Mike Newton's house something I never thought I would do.

When I arrived it was everything I thought a high school party would be. People getting drunk and doing things they would surely regret doing in the morning. I saw a girl from my English class who everyone knew had a serious boyfriend making out with someone who was definitely not her boyfriend and I saw another girl vomiting in the bushes. I sighed yeah this is why I didn't come to these stupid parties. Just think about Bella I told myself.

As I walked in I looked around for her and for Alice because I knew they'd be together but I didn't see them anywhere. But I did see Mike Newton walking towards me. Great I thought.

"Edward" he said cheerfully swaying a bit "Nice to see you man"

"Hey" I said looking for a way to escape

"Hey" he said seriously "Have you seen that new girl? You know that hot one?"

I clenched my teeth. I knew exactly who he was talking about.

"I don't know…"

"You know who I mean don't you? She's got the hottest body. I mean her boobs could be bigger but she's got a nice tight ass…" I stopped before he could continue and before I broke his nose.

"No I haven't…look Mike I have to go" I walked past him seething. How dare he talk about Bella like that?

I walked to the table in the middle of the room where the alcohol was. I could see the whole room from there so hopefully I could spot Bella when she arrived and stop Mike from getting to her first. I stood there watching the door when suddenly someone grabbed me by the arm.

I looked up in surprise and was hardly able to suppress my groan when I saw it was Lauren Mallory.

"Hey Edward" she slurred. She was completely wasted. She grabbed me around the neck and tried to draw me closer to her.

"What are you doing?" I grabbed her hands and tried to break her grip

"You're so hot. I know you want me. Come on lets go upstairs and when can have our own fun" she sounded like she was trying to be seductive but really she made me want to throw up. I had managed to pull her hands off of me and moved her away.

"No. I'm waiting for someone actually" I said and looked back towards the door. I saw Alice walking through and I sighed in relief finally, Bella should be here now too.

Lauren obviously seeing I was distracted seized her opportunity and jumped on me and pressed her lips to mine. I was so shocked I couldn't move for a moment. Finally realising what had happened I grabbed her and pushed her off me.

"What are you doing?" I said outraged wiping my lips.

"Come on Eddie I know you want it" She purred

I froze. Those words were way too familiar. I looked back towards the door but Bella was nowhere to be seen.

Bella's POV

Alice and I walked into the party I could see many guys looking at us but I could only assume they were looking at Alice. As always she looked as perfect as a model in a little polka dot dress that suited her just right.

"Look at all the boys checking you out" she whispered to me giggling

I was shocked "No there not their looking at you"

"Bella" she laughed "Don't be silly"

I looked around. Some of them did look as though they were looking at me.

I looked around once again searching for Edward. We walked into the main room and Alice said she was going to look for Jasper. As she walked away I looked up and there I saw Edward. My heart just about stopped.

He was kissing that skank Alice had told me about Lauren Mallory. She was all over him. She was wearing a short skirt that barely covered her butt and a small top with her boobs practically hanging out. I ran out of the room.

I walked out into the backyard not believing what had happened. I couldn't believe Edward had agreed to meet me here to only go and make out with someone else. I guess I should have believed Rosalie. He was a jerk.

I felt someone place there arm across my shoulders. I looked up and saw it was Mike Newton.

"Hey beautiful" he slurred. He was so wasted.

"Hey" I said my voice must have sounded sad.

"Hey cheer up. It's a party your supposed to be having fun" he handed me a cup "Here this'll make you happy"

To upset to care I took a sip. Mike steered me over to a table where they were playing a drinking game. I decided to join in.

Edward's POV

Shit.

I could only assume that Bella had seen me and Lauren. She must be mad. Fuck of course she was mad I had agreed to come to this party with her and then she thought she saw me making out with someone else. Though against my will but she wouldn't have seen that.

I walked around the room but I couldn't see her anywhere. I spotted Alice in the corner of the room making out with Jasper. Though I could have thought of a million things I would rather do then to go interrupt my sister while she was making out with her boyfriend, I had to find Bella.

"Alice?" I said tentatively walking up to them. They didn't notice me.

"Alice?" I said a bit louder and they both looked up at me surprised

"Have you seen Bella?"

"No" she seemed confused "She said she was going to find you. She was in here like two minutes ago"

"Hey when you find her tell her I'm going to be late so she can get a ride home with you because she's staying at out house tonight. Is that ok?"

"Yeah that's fine" I replied barely listening. "Thanks" I walked away and heard Jasper asking Alice what was going on. I don't think he'd ever heard me speak more than two words before.

I looked through all the rooms and even went upstairs but I still couldn't find her. I was starting to worry that she had started to walk home when I thought about checking the backyard.

I saw her straight away she was staggering across the lawn and I could see that it was more then her heels that were making her stumble. She was drunk. I saw that Mike was trying to help her and had his arm around her waist which was inching closer and closer to her butt. I could see that she was trying to push him away.

"No…Mike no"

I was furious. I hurried towards them. I saw him try to kiss her but he didn't get to because I grabbed him by the arm and ripped him off of her.

"Hey!" he said surprised stumbling and almost falling. "What are you doing man?"

"She said no" I said angrily

Bella began to stumble and I caught her before she fell.

"Edward?" she whispered

"She wants it man. Look at how she's dressed" he said leering at her "She looks like a slu…" he didn't get to finish because I punched him straight in the nose.

"Fuck Edward. Man what is your problem" he screamed clutching his nose as the blood poured out.

People were walking towards us staring at me so I quickly grabbed Bella and hurried out through the fence at the back of the yard.

She was having trouble walking so I picked her up.

"Bella are you ok?" I asked her gently

"Edward…what are you doing?" she mumbled

"Taking you home" I said in confusion

"Why don't you go back? Lauren's probably waiting for you" she said sadly

I sighed "Bella she kissed me. I pushed her away I would never want to do that with her"

She looked into my eyes as though seeing if I was telling the truth.

"Ok" she mumbled and tightened her arms around my neck. I pressed my nose into her hair smelling her sweet smell. It was the best thing I had ever smelled.

I carried her to my car and placed her in the front seat. I did her seat belt up and tried not to let my hands linger on her skin.

When I started up the car she started to squirm in her seat.

"Edward?"

"Yes?"

"Where's Alice?"

"With Jasper. She said she'll be late"

"Oh" she said giggling.

I looked at her amused the alcohol must really be kicking in now.

She turned on the radio and the song 'Just Dance' came on.

"Ooh" she squealed jumping up and down "I love this song"

She started singing but she got half the words wrong.

"Bella" I laughed "Those aren't even the words"

"They are so the words" she said indignantly

"No there not"

"Whatever I don't care I can sing it any way I want" she said and continued singing

I laughed again. This was the most I could remember ever laughing.

While we were driving my phone rang. I looked at it and saw that it was Alice.

"Hello?"

"Hey Edward where are you? I can't find you anywhere"

"Is that Alice?" Bella asked me. I nodded. "Helloooo Alice" She yelled in my ear "I miss youuuu…I loveee you" she crooned

"Is that Bella" Alice asked surprised

"Yeah…um she got a bit drunk so I'm taking her home"

"What are you talking about Edward? I am so not drunk!" She said trying to poke me in the arm but missing completely

"Is she alright" Alice asked concerned

"Yeah she's fine"

"Ok well…I was going to stay at Jaspers tonight but if you need me to come home I will"

I thought for a minute "Um…no it's ok I'll be fine"

"Ok well thanks Edward I'll see you later" she said and hanged up.

Once we arrived at home Bella was dozing in her seat.

"Bella… come on where here" I said trying to wake her up.

"Mhmm"

I sighed and picked her up and carried her into the house. I was grateful that Carlisle and Esme where out of town I didn't know how they would have reacted.

She was light I looked down at her marvelling at how beautiful she was. Her dress was blue, which went beautifully with her skin, and strapless, perfectly displaying her perfect shoulders.

As we were walking into the house she opened her eyes and looked at me for a moment. She reached her hand out and touched my face. My breath caught. She traced my lips and my cheekbones and then around my eyes.

"So sad" she whispered like she could see into my soul.

I just looked at her.

Her hand moved down my face.

She smiled slightly "So beautiful"

My heart pounded wondering what she could possibly see about me that was beautiful.

I walked up the stairs and into Alice's room staring into her eyes the whole time.

I placed her on the bed and felt awkward. Her eyes were now closed. I wondered what to do next.

She started to wriggle around like she was uncomfortable. I reached over and pulled off her shoes hoping that would help. She sat up and I saw that her dress was riding up at the front and I could see her perfect thighs and her blue underwear I tried not to look.

"Edward" she mumbled "Pass me that shirt" she pointed to a white shirt on the ground. I picked it up and handed it to her.

"Goodnight" I said and turned to walk out of the room.

"No wait" she said. I turned around only to turn back around when I saw she had her dress off and was sitting there only in her underwear and strapless bra.

"Whoops" she giggled "One second"

I breathed deeply trying to control myself.

"Ok now" she said. I turned back around and she was just in the shirt and underwear. Yeah really not helping I thought sarcastically.

"Come here" she said softly. I had not choice but to go over to her I didn't think I could ever deny her anything.

"What?" I whispered.

"Stay here" she mumbled

"Bella" I said shocked.

"I don't want to be alone" she grabbed my hand and pulled me onto the bed.

I sat there for a moment contemplating what to do. But then she looked at me with her big brown eyes and I knew I wasn't going anywhere.

I pulled off my shoes and jeans so that I was wearing only my boxer shorts and T-shirt. I pulled back the covers and got in next to her.

She sighed happily "Thank you Edward"

"Th…That's ok" I said back.

I lay their stiffly. I knew I couldn't allow myself to fall asleep. I didn't want her to hear my nightmares again.

She sighed again and wrapped her arms around my waist and brought herself closer to me. She placed her lips on my neck and started to kiss me softly.

"Bella" I said reluctantly and pushed her gently off me "Come on. You don't want to do this"

She moved back quickly "What do you mean? Of course I do" she moved her hand and began to rub my stomach and move her hand under my shirt. I froze. Not like this I thought desperately as her hand began to travel lower until her hand brushed against…

I grabbed her hand and moved it.

She giggled "I think you want to as much as me Edward" she teased.

"N…no Bella not like this" I said trying to sound stern. "Come on try and go to sleep"

"Fine" she sighed but I could tell she was sleepy. We lay in silence until I heard her breathing begin to even out and sighed in relief. She was asleep.

A few minutes later I heard her sigh again and then she said "I love you Edward".

I froze.

Shit. What had I done?

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