A/N: Hey guys! I'm soory it took so long. A had a few weeks/months where I just didn't write at all. It's bad, I know, but I do that often. I'll write for a while then stop for a while.

Anyway, this chapter is longer just to apologise. I hope you like.

P.S I won't be updating much. Prelims in a few weeks so got to study and then Exams in May :O

As we walked into the club, the smell of sweat and perfume mixed together hit me. It was so loud in hear yet I could still hear Alice ask me to dance. I nodded and the three of us girlies left the guys and headed out to the dance floor. We had to squeeze through the throng of people before finding enough space for the three of us to dance.

The three of us were dressed in new outfits. We had spent the afternoon shopping with the girls dragging me round all the shops: even Victoria Secrets. Alice and Rosalie had managed to persuade me to buy the shortest of the three outfits I tried on. We decided to go casual yet sexy. Alice was wearing a small waist skirt that was a shocking blue colour with a plain white vest top and a blue clip in bow in her spiky hair. Rosalie was wearing a small dress that barely covered her backside. It had thin straps and didn't cover much of her back and dropped low at the front, revealing some cleavage. It was a gorgeous green colour. Her hair cascaded down her back in blonde waves. They both looked stunning but according to them, I had the biggest transformation.

Instead of my regular jeans and a tank top that I wore, Alice decided to take control of my outfit. It consisted of a very short pair of black denim shorts; a lipstick red vest top that clung tightly to my body and a pair of matching red heels that I could just walk in. Rose decided to leave my hair down in small tight curls. Even I agreed with them that I looked completely different.

As we were dancing to Low by Flo Rida, I looked over to see Jasper and Emmett on the floor above, leaning sexily against the railing, looking down on us. They all held a pint glass and I smiled and waved at them. They waved back and I went back to dancing, allowing my hips to sway with the beat of the music. I caught Alice's eye and signalled that I was away for a drink. She just laughed and continued to dance with Rosalie.

The bar was overflowing with bodies crushed closely together. I pushed myself through the swarm of people, elbowing someone, before finally reaching the bar. I ordered myself a gin and tonic and once again, squeezed my way through the crowd. I headed up to where the guys were to have a quick conversation with them.

'Hey guys!' I smiled and stood in between Emmett and Jasper. 'How's it going?'

'Hey Bella! It's good thanks. It's a great club that the girls chose but on the other hand, what the hell did they do to you?' Emmett said acting serious.

'What you don't like it?' pouting out my bottom lip.

'Of course I do Bella. I was just joking with you. Every single guy in the club likes it. They can't keep their eyes off of you,' He laughed lightly before turning serious. 'I'm going to make sure none of them step out of line.' He smiled. Emmett was definitely the best fake brother you could get.

'Thanks Emmett.'

'So where's Ethan then?' Jasper turned round, asking me with some anger in his tone. I know Emmett and himself didn't like Ethan. Heck, I knew that Rose and Alice didn't like him either but I did.

A few months back Ethan and I had a fight: our first serious one. It was over the stupidest of the things but it got way out of control and Alice and Rosalie ended up being involved. Details don't matter though. Basically Ethan thought I was cheating and we argues constantly for a while until Rose and Alice pulled him up. The three fought and then I became involved even more: Ethan thought I was cheating on him with Edward. Long story short, we didn't speak to each other for a week. Emmett and Jasper don't like him cause thought Ethan was a prick for thinking I would cheat.

'I don't know. I don't care.' I turned my back on them and sipped my drink.

Jasper put his hand on my shoulder and asked what was up. I could sense the concern in his voice. I was meant to be happy tonight but I wasn't. I explained to them that Ethan and I broke up. He had came round earlier and explained that it wasn't me it was him etc.

'Aw Bells.' Emmett pulled me into one of his bear hugs and I held back the tears. He let go and I stood against the rail watching Alice and Rose dance to Broken Heels by Alexandra Burke. I heard Emmett and Jasper begin to talk about the latest football scores so I blocked them out, not caring about that sport.

'Bella?' I turned to see Edward standing a bit away from me, his eyes travelling my body: up and down, up and down. His eyes stopped at my face, his green eyes suddenly turned black.

'Edward.' I whispered. I was gob smacked at how unbelievably gorgeous he looked. He was dressed in black jeans with a white shirt, which he had rolled the sleeves up to his elbow, and a pair of black shoes. He hadn't done anything with his hair: it still sat messily on top of his head, sticking out in various directions. I grabbed onto the railing to stop me falling over.

I heard a pair of snickers from beside me and turned to see Emmett and Jasper holding in their laughter. I just glared at them and they shut up and headed off to see their girls. I turned to see Alice and Rose looking up at me with confused looks. I just shook my head at them and turned back to Edward who was now standing right in front of me. It had been over two years since I met Edward and boy had he changed. Although his signature hair stayed the same, he had grown and you could tell he worked out more. Under that white shirt, his abs were flawless and perfect and were his biceps.

'Bella, what happened to you?' Edward was standing completely straight, his face a mask hiding his thoughts.

'Umm nothing. Why?'

'You look…different…very different.' He stuttered, choosing his words carefully. He dropped his shield for a moment and I tried to work out what he was feeling through his eyes. Lust? Shocked? I couldn't tell: he brought his shield back up too quickly.

'Erm, thanks?' I said not sure if a statement or a question. 'It was Rose and Alice. They decided to give me a makeover for my birthday. What cha' think?' I gave a quick spin on the spot so he could see me better.

He opened his mouth to speak and then closed it, looking like a goldfish. His eyes grew wide for a moment before he rushed off, disappearing into the thick crowd of people. I was officially confused but I didn't have time to ponder over my thoughts: Alice had run up beside me and was dragging me to the dance floor again. This time the music was more upbeat. I looked around to see everyone dancing close to each other, some girls – Alice and Rose – grinding up against their partners. I felt like the fifth wheel again so excused myself to go the bathroom.

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I came out the bathroom after freshening up to see Edward standing alone at the railing, looking down at the swarming dance floor. I went up behind him and tapped him on the shoulder, causing him to jump slightly.

'Bella, hey! Sorry about earlier. Happy birthday by the way.' He gave me a hug, lingering a little rather than pulling back quickly like he normally does. A moment later, his arms fall from behind me and he tucks his hands into his front pockets, his posture giving off an impression that he is nervous.

'Thanks. Want to dance?' I look up to see him looking back at me, almost staring.

'Sure. Sounds good.' He smiled, took my hand and dragged me to the dance floor. He spun me around when we got to the others and we began to dance as a group. Even though this was a nightclub, the DJ, for some reason, put a slow song. A couple of people groaned but most of us just went along with it: that was until I realised I had no one to dance with.

I felt a tap on my shoulder and looked round to see a handsome guy standing before me. He was slightly taller than Edward – making me feel like a dwarf – but his hair was short, spiky and coal black; his eyes were a dusky grey colour; he was a lovely golden colour with a tattoo on his left arm and to completely this stranger off, he was very well built.

He smiled at me politely and asked if I wished to dance with him. I turned round to see Alice and Rose smiling but the three guys all standing shoulder to shoulder with straight faces. I was confused as too why but I ignored them. As I was about to answer him, someone wrapped their arm possessively around my waist, pulling me towards their chest and answered that I was to dance with them. I turned to see that the person was Edward, his voice angrier than normal and his eyes dark.

I apologised to the man and turned to dance with Edward, giving him a slight push away from me. I glanced over at Alice and Rose, one of my eyebrows raised but they just shook their heads. I shrugged to no one in particular and looked up at Edward. He had calmed down now and asked if I wanted to dance with him.

Unaware if I would be able to answer, I just nodded my head and wrapped my arms around his neck. His arms wrapped themselves around my waist and pulled me closed to him. I didn't know where to look so just looked straight in front of me, my eyes landing on the bottom of his neck.

'Bella, why do you not look up at me?' he asked.

I didn't answer; instead I just looked up at his face. He smiled and we began to sway to the music. I could hear Edward singing quietly into my ear.

It's amazing how you can speak to my heart,

Without saying a word, you can light up the dark.

Try as I may I could never explain,

What I hear when you don't say a thing.

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me,

There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me.

The touch of your hand says you'll catch me wherever I fall,

You say it best when you say nothing at all.

Edwards' voice was beautiful and he sung the song perfectly, never going out a tune. I didn't expect anything less since he was a perfectionist. As the music continued, everyone around me was drowned out at the sound of Edward's voice.

All day long I can hear people talking out loud,

But when you hold me near you drown out the crowd.

Try as they may they could never define,

What's been said between your heart and mine.

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me,

There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me.

The touch of your hand says you'll catch me wherever I fall,

You say it best when you say nothing at all.

Edward pulled me close to him and stopped singing. I looked up to see him staring at me, his beautiful emerald eyes gazing into my plain brown ones. I don't know why, but at that moment I leaned up and kissed him. It could have been the alcohol or that I was just being stupid but it happened. My arms tightened around his neck but I could feel Edward freeze under my grip. I stood back, letting my arms fall to see Edward still looking down at me, his face set in a straight line, his eyes giving away nothing. I turned to see the others looking at us and I could feel my cheeks turn crimson. I looked back at Edward, who had completely let go of me and had taken a step back. That was all it took for me to feel the tears in my eyes. I did my best to keep them from falling but failed. One by one they trickled down my cheeks, leaving a wet trail. I saw Edward move forward to wipe them away but I took a step back. Without looking back, I turned and ran for it.

A/N: I hope you liked it. Reviews are welcome and eventually, I will write back to them all. :)

Emma

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