A/N: Again thanks for the reviews. I'm glad you like the story so far. Sorry for the wait for the update. Unfortunately I only had one day off from work this week.

Edward had filled out the application and wrote an amazing essay. We sent it away in the mail and started waiting for the reply. The school was holding auditions in different major cities across the U.S. and luckily Seattle was on the list.

For the audition, Edward had to play three pieces of music, one piece of his choice, but it had to include certain elements, a piece that would be given to him only hours before he had to play it, and a piece that he had written himself.

The audition was only a month away and I was concerned that he wouldn't have enough time to prepare.

"Don't worry. I already have a piece of music that I have written. And I know exactly what I want to do for the other piece." He assured me. "Whatever they throw at me at the audition shouldn't be too difficult."

He was much more relaxed than I was. I was a nervous wreck. He practiced more than I think he would have if it wouldn't have been for me.

Edward and I were going to meet at school today. He had an early morning appointment with the Doc and insisted that I didn't need to get to school early just for him.

I was walking quickly along the breezeway on my way to meet Edward at the coffee hut in the courtyard when my arm was grabbed and I was pulled into an alcove between two buildings.

"What's the rush?" He said into my ear.

"Jesus Mike, you scared me!" I almost yelled.

"I wanted to get you alone. You know you are never away from Cullen?"

"Why does it matter?" I managed to get out before Mike pulled me into his chest.

"What do you think you're doing? Do you have a death wish?" I said trying to push him away.

"Is that a threat? Are you going to sick your crazy boyfriend on me?" He laughed. "Because I owe him for that broken nose. But of course you could pay me back for him."

"You have got to be kidding! Get away from me!"

He held on to me tighter and lowered his head and kissed me on the lips. All I could do is try to push him off of me.

I struggled against his grasp and he finally removed his lips from mine. "Come on Bella, you can do better than that. You want me to leave Cullen alone don't you?"

Before I could get a word out his lips descended down on mine again trying to force my lips open. I closed my eyes waiting for this to be over.

Mike suddenly released me and stumbled back. I opened my eyes to see that Edward had Mike pinned up against the wall and was about to beat the shit out of him.

"Edward, please, no!" I screamed. I knew that if he got into trouble again with Mike he would surely end up kicked out of school and maybe have to sit in jail or something.

I grabbed Edward's arm and tried to restrain him. Unfortunately my interference caused Mike to get loose and start to shove Edward away. Mike was coming up to Edward and was about to swing at him when I felt a surge of energy and punched him in the face as hard as I could.

Mike looked stunned and Edward's livid face turned slightly amused.

Mike grabbed his nose. "Bella you broke my nose!" He yelled. Blood was running down his face.

"Don't mess with me Newton!" I said through clenched teeth. "Trust me when I tell you this…you had better never try to pull a stunt like that again. Don't ever talk or even look at Edward or me again. Do I make myself clear?"

Mike just stood there staring at me. I stomped off towards the parking lot with Edward following.

"Bella are you Ok?" Edward asked once we were in my truck. He looked concerned, but also I think he was trying not to smile.

"No Edward, I'm not fine! My hand freaking hurts!" I wailed. Tears starting to run down my face.

Edward pulled me over him so that he was behind the wheel and started the engine. He put a protective arm around my shoulders and pulled me closer.

"I'm sorry. I'll take you to the hospital to get your hand checked out." He said against my temple. "Thank you for saving me."

I looked up to his face to see if he was being sarcastic, but all I saw was love.

At the hospital they told me that I had dislocated one of my knuckles, and it hurt like hell to have them snap it back into place.

Three weeks later Edward got a letter in the mail explaining the details of the audition. They were holding it on campus in the theatre arts building. They had accepted his application and his essay. They just had to see him play and interview him at the audition.

For the audition Edward dressed up in dark slacks a white button down shirt, a jacket and tie.

I went with him into the theatre arts building but had to stay in the lobby during the audition. He was inside for an hour and a half.

He came out with a small smile, but he wouldn't know the outcome for a few more weeks.

I had started sending in my applications to the state schools in New York City. I also put in applications for financial aid and scholarships as well. Being an out of state student was turning out to be very expensive. I would need a lot of aid to be able to go.

School was coming to an end in just six weeks and that meant finals were approaching. My classes were going good and I felt that I shouldn't be having any problems finishing up this semester.

I would catch Edward daydreaming during both of our classes together. Not that he needed to pay attention to the professors because he had absolutely no problems retaining any of the information even though he wasn't even paying attention. I knew that he was thinking of New York.

I knocked and opened the door to Edward's house and I noticed Carlisle and Esme standing in the living room discussing something.

"Did you know about this?" Carlisle asked Esme.

"No, I had no idea, but Carlisle maybe this is a good thing." Esme pleaded.

They both turned to me when I cleared my throat upon entering the living room.

That is when I noticed the large envelope in Carlisle's hand. It was not opened but I had a good feeling I knew what it was.

"Is Edward home?" I asked.

"Yes, he's in his room." Carlisle started. "Bella, you wouldn't know anything about this would you?" He was holding up the envelope.

"Let me see."

I looked at the envelope and sure enough it was from Julliard. It was thick and heavy. Of course it was addressed to Edward.

"Actually it was all my idea." I said gripping the envelope to my chest. "He's very anxious to find out the results." I started walking towards the stairs.

I looked over my shoulder to see Carlisle slump down onto the couch and Esme sit down and pat his hand.

I reached Edward's door and I could hear soft music playing from his stereo.

I walked in and he was sitting on his couch wearing just a pair of jeans tapping away at his laptop. His hair was wet from the shower and was sticking up all over.

"Edward…" I sang holding up the large envelope. "I think I may have something that might interest you."

He looked up at me with a smirk, but it changed into a full blown smile when he noticed what I was holding.

He set his laptop to the side and I walked over to him and handed him the letter. I sat down next to him and grabbed his hand.

"You know, whatever this says…either way…" I trailed off.

He nodded. "I know." He said looking deep into my eyes, and I leaned over and kissed him.

He slowly tore open the envelope and undid the clasp on the back. He pulled out a thick stack of papers and started to read.

"Well?" The suspense was killing me.

He skimmed over every page before he leaned his head back against the couch and closed his eyes. He set the papers down in his lap and started running his hands through his hair.

I reached over and snatched them from his lap and started to look them over. My mouth fell open and I gasped. Not only had Edward gotten in, but he had been awarded a full scholarship that covered all four years. From what I understood, they only awarded this scholarship to one new student a year, and some years they didn't award it to anyone. It was a highly coveted award.

I looked up to see him with his head still lying back on the couch but his face was turned to me. He had the most adorable lop-sided grin on his lips.

I practically launched myself into his lap straddling his legs. "I can't believe it! I'm so proud of you!"

I took his face in my hands and started kissing him all over. His cheeks, his forehead, his chin, his eyes, and finally his lips. His hands rested on my hips and he was laughing at my exuberance.

"Well Mr. Cullen. It looks like we have some packing to do before the fall."

He pulled me closer to his chest. "I couldn't have done it without you Bella. I'm glad you are so stubborn."

We owed it to his parents to tell them at least. Esme seemed to actually be happy for him. Carlisle stayed quiet.

Emmett was thrilled and had offered to drive us there in his jeep pulling a trailer with our belongings in it. He hugged Edward tightly and told him how happy he was for him to finally get to do what he always wanted. He was also sad because he had just gotten Edward back into his life.

Edward had changed. He had a sparkle in his eye and a spring in his step. I don't think anything could have brought his down off of his high.

Later that night we were laying in my bed talking about the move to New York. It was still like five months away but we were too giddy to think of anything else.

I finally dozed off into a light sleep until Edward shifted to get more comfortable. I'm pretty sure he thought that I was asleep.

"I love you Isabella." He sighed into my hair and kissed the top of my head.

I leaned up on my elbow and found his eyes. "I love you too Edward." He smiled and I buried my face into his neck.