Disclaimer: Fine. Carlisle Cullen! Twilight isn't mine. BTW, have you guys checked out the clips on the Twilight film on S.M.'s website? I have to admit I really didn't want a movie at first, and NOW, I am so excited for it. It looks like it's going to be awesome.

So until that last chapter I never realized how many of you REALLY seem to like this story. And then that made me so happy, I realized I should start writing my A.N. so that it lets you know how glad I am to know that you guys like it. In MLOONAA I always have really long and ridiculously retarded A.N.'s because I want you guys to know a little about me too. But this story is so much darker than that and I didn't want to ruin the mood.

But since so many of you guys let me know about you, I suppose it's only fair that I share a little about myself. So, tell me what you want to know, and I'll tell you anything you want..no matter how embarrassing (although I don't get embarrassed easily...lol. You have been warned),

I also think I will stop with the quotes because it was really easy at first to find a quote to symbolize the chapter, but now it's getting harder and I would hate to put a quote in just because there has to be one. Get it?...lol

Hmmmm, I suppose I need a different catch phrase then "on with it" for this story. So, since it is a vampire story and they live forever, how about...

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND...(lol)..okay, maybe I should just stick with ON WITH IT...(now, that's better...lol)

EPOV

It had been two weeks without Felix which Bella and I had enjoyed thoroughly. It made it much easier to sneak into her room at night, while I told Tanya that I was out hunting or just needed to clear my head.

Those nights were my favorite times with Bella. We would change into comfortable pajama clothing and lay in her bed, snuggling with one another. It was the only time I felt truly complete. With her in my arms, and being able to kiss her bare shoulder or neck without fear that someone would know. We had been pretty good about keeping our relationship quiet.

Sometimes we would sleep and she would always star in whatever dream I had. Or sometimes we would lay together and have 'private' conversations in our minds. I loved the look of Bella's face when I would tell her something and her eyes would squeeze tight and she would bite her lip to keep from laughing.

I was well aware that Alice was throwing me a party. She had kept me blocked for a little while, but there was so much planning and decorating that soon it was too much for her to block. It was the night before the party and I was in Bella's room, as usual. Our last night before Felix would be back to watching her every move. My grip tightened on her at the thought.

"What's the matter?" she asked, turning in my arms so that she was facing me. Her voice was a whisper so light that it threatened to blow away with the slightest breeze. Too quiet for anyone else to hear.

"Our last night." I said, not bothering to hide the annoyance and sadness in my voice.

She placed her palm on my cheek, looking at me with nothing but love in her eyes. Even though we hadn't said it to each other yet, I knew it was there for the both of us.

"It will be fine." she assured me. "We've been able to put up with it so far." she reminded me.

I gave her a sad smile that I knew wouldn't reach my eyes. "It's just that you'll be with Felix the entire night tomorrow. Felix, not me." I hated the idea of anyone taking the place that I currently occupied with her. Most of all Felix.

"And you'll be with Tanya the entire night. Not me." she retorted. "I don't like this anymore than you do. But there's really nothing we can do about it." she said sadly.

Then an idea hit me. "Well we could do something about it. If you are willing, I have an idea." I said, a sly smile spreading across my face.

I started to tell her my plan. There was no way I would let Felix think that he would have Bella to himself for the night. And I sure as hell was not going to spend the night with Tanya when I could be with Bella.

With that done, she snuggled into my embrace and closed her eyes. I leaned down to her ear so that my lips just barely tickled the granite skin there. "I love you, Bella." I whispered.

She looked up at me with large doe eyes and a grin plastered to her face, making me smile down at her in response. "I love you too, Edward." she said so softly, I thought the words might blow away.

My smile turned into a ridiculous grin as my grip tightened on her and I kissed her head. Her head went back down and she placed a gentle kiss on the skin my shirt allowed on my chest, before closing her eyes again and sighing in content.

The sun soon started to poor in through the window and I knew I had to get back to my room. Tanya would be wondering where I had been...again. I was shocked that she hadn't start to catch on, but her thoughts never even questioned the lies I told her about spending time with Carlisle or Alice, or going hunting or for a run.

I reluctantly told Bella it was time for me to go and she whimpered. I couldn't blamer her. I wanted to spend every moment of eternity with her and here I was, leaving. I gave her a gentle kiss which she instantly melted into. Her hands started to grab hand fulls of my hair and pull my face closer to her's. One of my hands went around her waist while that other was spread across her back to pull her body closer to mine as the kiss deepened and grew more passionate.

She arched her back towards my body and my lips broke away from her's only to lead down her jaw to the smooth skin of her swan-like neck. I couldn't help but lick a line right down that gorgeous neck to her collarbone, before kissing and nipping my way back up. She moaned and I instantly fell on top of her on the bed at the sound before once again attacking her lips.

Her hands traveled to my back and under the hem of my shirt until her hands were on my bare back and I could feel my muscles tense at each one she touched. Our bodies melded together and her right leg came to hitch around my hip.

"You have thoroughly convinced me to stay." I said breathlessly, making her giggle and her leg to retreat.

"I will see you tonight, then?" she asked in such a wishful tone that I never wanted to leave to begin with.

I nodded. "Yes, tonight." I kissed her once more and exited her room, my body doing everything in it's power to not run right back into her room and take what was mine.

"Hello Edward." Tanya greeted as I walked into my room.

"Good morning Tanya." I said back politely.

"Are you excited for your birthday?" she asked. Truth be told, I completely forgot that the party tonight was in dedication to me. I had been so focused on it being nothing more than a chance for me and Bella to escape together, that I had forgotten that I was the guest of honor.

"Yes, it should be quite entertaining, especially since Alice is the one planning it." I let out a chuckle at my sister's ability to go slightly overboard.

Tanya smiled at me and I realized it was probably because I really never had before in front of her. But since being able to spend almost every night in Bella's room, I had felt less stressed and more carefree. Of course the not knowing of what was going on with Felix and Aro was still there, but I couldn't help but feel happy with Bella being mine in almost every way. Almost. I would fix part of that tonight, I just hoped she stayed out of my thoughts long enough for me to get ready.

"Well I got the most beautiful dress. I know I have to look good since I'm you date." Tanya rambled on, giggling. "It's a huge and fluffy silver ball gown. Oh Edward, it's gorgeous!" she gushed.

I gave her a kind smile. "I'm sure it is, Tanya. Well, I need to shower. Why don't you see if you can get ready with Heidi. That way I wont see you till you're ready." I suggested. But in reality I really just needed to set up for Bella and I.

She agreed enthusiastically and collected a large bag that contained her dress before leaving my room and leaving me to my thoughts of Bella. The moment before I left her room had been as far as we had gone in terms of our physical relationship and it replayed in my mind in slow motion.

The way her impossibly soft lips pushes against mine. The slick feeling of her tongue wrapping around mine as they stroked one another. Her breasts molding to my chest as I devoured her mouth. And the feeling of her ready sex rubbing against mine once she hitched her leg around mine.

I snapped out of my little fantasy, suddenly feeling a certain part of my anatomy throbbing. I rolled my eyes, cursing that a cold shower would do little for a vampire. I went to clean up anyways so that the sooner I got ready, the more time I had to prepare. Luckily Bella would be out of her room all day. My sister insisted on getting Bella ready for the 'ball'.

BPOV

Much to my dismay, I had spent the entire morning and afternoon in Alice's room, and to make matters worse, Edwardless. I knew that if Alice really wanted, I could be done with hair and make-up, AND be in my dress in no less than a half hour. But then she pulled the "I don't remember being human and I want to play dress up" card and threw in that damn pout of hers, and I caved.

Thankfully, the torture was ending. My hair was in an updo with curls that cascaded out of the bun and a couple that hung down around my neck as well. My make up was a bit heavy for my taste. My eyes were a smokey black and my lips a blood red, the same color as my dress.

The dress that I had gotten into made me feel that even though I was now a graceful vampire, I would trip in it. It was huge, but beautiful for the occasion. A ball gown that was the same blood red as my lips with silver embroidery in it in the shapes of flowers and swirls (picture is on my profile).

Alice added some long earrings and a gorgeous diamond necklace to top the very formal look off. The mask that I would be wearing for the night was gorgeous as well. The same red with small feathers to give it texture and diamonds under the eye holes. When I put it on, I saw the reason for my dark eyes. The black under the mask made my ruby eyes stand out and gave a mysterious look.

"Wow! You look amazing! Not that I didn't see it, but you look even better in person." Alice giggled.

"I hope Edward likes it." I mumbled.

Alice swatted my arm. "Of course he will. You will have every guy there swooning over you. Now stop doubting yourself. You're beautiful and I don't want to have to tell you again." she said strictly, but I could see the humor in her eyes.

"Fine. He'll recognize me, right?" I asked. I didn't want to go and be lost in a sea of gorgeous vampires, only to have Edward not know which one was me.

Alice glared at me before smacking me upside the head.

"Ouch. Okay, I'm done." I said, surrendering.

"Good, now Felix will be here to get you any moment." Alice chirped.

I rolled my eyes and didn't have to wait long. Felix was pounding on my door within minutes of Alice's comment. I reluctantly opened the door, and that last shred of hope that Edward might be the one that was on the other side, finally vanished as I saw Felix in his tux with a simple white mask covering his face.

"Bella, you look gorgeous this evening." he greeted.

I smiled the best I could for the situation. "Thank you Felix. You look quite handsome yourself." I told him. I had to admit it was true. Felix was a very good looking vampire, but he paled greatly in comparison to a certain bronze haired god.

"Shall we?" he asked, apparently decided to behave himself, as he stuck out his arm for me to grab.

"No sense in waiting." I said with as much enthusiasm as I could muster. He guided me down the hall and to the elevators. We finally reached the basement, the only area fit for a ball such as this one. There was a grand staircase that led down to the ball area and a magnificent chandelier that hung above the area.

It was decorated wonderfully. I thought Aro did a good job decorating my party. But that was nothing compared to Alice's power of decor. It was so elegant and yet so fitting for a masquerade, it even had a water fountain in the middle. I suppose you could do thinks like that with unlimited money.

Felix worked the crowd, seeming quite proud of the fact that I was his date. To everyone we met his introduction would go something like this: "And may I present to you, Isabella Swan, daughter of Aro, and Princess of Volterra."

I had to fight the urge to roll my eyes. What was I stuck in a Cinderella movie? This was ridiculous. People would 'ooo' and 'ah' over the fact that I had wanted to be changed when I was a human, and that Aro was the one that decided to change me, thus becoming his daughter.

I tried to smile as politely as I could, and thankfully Felix took care of most of the conversation, which embarrassingly enough, usually consisted of me. Not one of my favorite subjects. But I tried to make myself look interested, when instead I was doing two things.

First, I kept glancing around the large room to see if Edward had arrived yet. I knew that he would be later than the rest, because Alice insisted he make a grand entrance, and he settled for being the last to arrive. So far, there was no sign of him.

The other thing was trying to figure out exactly how I was going to get out of here. I had several options, but I always saw some kind of draw back. I could simply transport myself to my room (the meeting place Edward and I had decided on). However, if Felix decided to come look for me, that wouldn't be too good. Especially once he noticed Edward was gone. I could change the dress of some other girl in the room to match mine. That way, Felix would see a mask and a dress and assume it was me. But what would happen if the woman would realize that a. her dress was different, and b. she was not Isabella Swan.

I let out a frustrated sigh as the lights dimmed and a spotlight was on the grand staircase. He was here.

"Ladies and Gentleman, may I present to you, our guest of honor. Mr. Edward Cullen." an announcer said.

He looked at godlike as ever in his tux, making his skin almost glow against the black color. He wore a black mask covering his eyes that was beautiful, but also so very masculine and sexy. And then I looked to his side to see the stunning Tanya in her large sliver, gorgeous gown as ehr arm linked with Edward's.

The audience clapped as they descended the stairs. As soon as he was down, congratulations were being said as people shook his hand and smiled at him. All the while Tanya's smile was so big I thought her cheeks might split open. She really enjoyed attention.

"Excuse me Felix, I'm going to find Alice and Carlisle." I said. He looked hesitant but nodded.

"Hey guys." I said once I found Carlisle and Alice standing at the furthest wall from the staircase. They decided to back off and leave Edward alone for the night, figuring he already had enough unwanted attention.

"Good evening Bella." Carlisle greeted. "You look beautiful tonight." she said with a charming smile. He looked positively sinful for being a married man. His blonde hair styled perfectly and neat, giving him the air of sophistication he always had. So different from Edward's sexy and messy hair.

Alice of course was stunning as well. She wore a jade green ball gown with tears on the bottom, making it look like the gorgeous dress could swallow her body if it wanted to. She was perfectly elegant, which was so refreshing after her hyper self earlier that evening.

"So, do you know what you're doing yet?" Alice asked.

I shook my head sadly. "No. There are a few options, but none that have no draw backs." I said. I then explained my earlier thought process.

"If you don't mind, I have a suggestion." Carlisle said with a sly smile. He began to tell Alice and I the way that I could sneak out undetected, and he would help me out with it.

"Why Carlisle, you sly devil you." I laughed, him and Alice joining in. "I think that might work. But uh..." I trailed off, suddenly feeling uncomfortable.

"But what?" he asked soothingly, like a loving father would ask.

"You don't mind that I'm stealing your son away from his own party to spend...time with him?" I asked, and was thankful for that not blushing factor vampires had. I knew that I wanted to do more with Edward that night than 'spend time' with him. A LOT more.

He let out a laugh and grabbed my hands. "Bella, I have never seen my son as happy as he is when he's with you. As far as I'm concerned you can do whatever you wish with him." he said with a wink and a chuckle. I bit my lip as he dropped my hands.

"Don't do anything I wouldn't do." Alice giggled.

Tonight would most definitely be the best night of either of my lives...if I could pull it off.

I know it was short, but i wanted to set up for the next chapter. WARNING: Lemon in the next chapter. I know, you're all excited...hahaha.

I totally would've updated sooner, i swear. But yesterday i had a funeral to go to. So there you go. My excuse...lol. I hope you guys liked this chapter. I have to admit that in my stories there is always a secondary character that I LOVE how I portray. In MLOONAA it's Jasper and his wit, in this one it is Carlisle.

Until next time, my love goes out to all that read this.

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