"Hey, Bella, Arizona!" Mike joined me on my walk to class.
"Hi Mike, patched up things with you and Jessica yet?" Mike's smile contorted into a frown and he looked away.
"No, no we both decided to just be friends." He shuffled from foot to foot after finding the right thing to say.
"Oh well, that's good" Mike smiled "That you can still be friends." the frown returned to his face once more.
"So, uh, Bella" The uncharacteristically awkward tone to his voice alerted me to where this conversation was going.
"Are you going with anyone to the dance?" He looked hopeful.
"No, I haven't really thought about it much to be honest." Mike wasn't deterred.
"Well I was wondering if you'd like to go" Mike stammered "with me...as a date" He looked down and I wondered if he was doing puppy dog eyes on purpose. I was free to date who I wanted.
"Wouldn't Jessica mind?" I asked.
"She's already going with someone else." Mike looked bitter and was about to walk away.
"Well I guess it's no problem then." I smiled instantly regretting it a little "Pick me up at seven."
"Great." Mike turned the corner and headed to Math, which was on the opposite side of the school.
Us girls had decided to go dress shopping in Port Angeles, and to my relief Jess wasn't even bothered that I was going with Mike.
"He likes red." Jess held up a racy red dress and I visibly cringed. Angela spun around in the blue knee length number she had chosen and held up another dress for me.
"How about this?" It was a simple dress, a bit longer than the last and with slightly less cleavage showing.
"Charlie will have a fit." I twirled around in front of the mirror.
"Who cares, that dress is hot." Jessica spun around in a very revealing flowy pink dress with a black band under the bust. A smile grew on all of our faces.
"It does look lovely on you." Angela walked over to join us by the mirror and gave a little turn.
"That's my favourite on you so far." Angela was wearing another blue dress, it was tight around the waist and flowed outwards at the leg reaching the knee.
We paid for the dresses and went to a quaint little cafe for a cup of coffee.
"So who are you going to the dance with Jess." Angela looked up curiously over her cup of coffee.
"Tyler asked me." Jessica smiled and shifted in her seat.
"Who is Lauren going with then." Angela asked, her curiosity getting the better of her.
"Someone from out of school I heard." Jessica answered.
"That's nice." Angela took another sip.
"And you're totally fine with me going with Mike?" I looked intently at Jessica to gauge her reaction.
"Yea, fine" Jessica smiled without any hint of emotion in her voice "I was pretty sure he'd ask you."
"Speak of the devil.." Angela put down her cup of coffee and we all looked up to see Mike and Tyler walking past the cafe.
"You two go, I've got to get home and study with Eric anyway." She smiled and motioned for us to go after the boys.
"Thanks Angela." I smiled over at her as she headed for her car.
"Cya Ang!" Jessica ran over to Tyler and Mike at lightning speed and I followed soon after.
"Hi Tyler, Mike." I yelled over as Jess went to stand by Tyler.
"Bella!" Mike smiled at me, unaffected by Tyler and Jess who were standing particularly close to each other.
"Me and Mike were just about to spit, I'll see you two later." I hadn't failed to notice Tyler wink at Mike as he walked off with Jess in tow. Mike was looking slightly pinched.
"Need a ride home?" Mike shuffled from foot to foot and avoided my gaze.
"Looks like it." Mike's eyes lit up and he held back a smile.
"What brings you to Port Angeles?" I smiled knowingly as I hopped into Mike's car. It had obviously been Tylers idea of a set-up to get to spend time with Jess before the dance.
"Suit." He held up a small black bag "Tyler tagged along, and now I think I know why."
He pulled out of the car park and headed back towards Forks. Mike put his hand on my leg mid way home and glanced over at me out of the corner of his eye. It had surprised me but I'd managed not to react and scare him off. I put my hand over his and he quickly diverted his gaze from the road and smiled. Not losing a chance to move his had a little higher. I waited a second and then opened the car door myself. Mike got out and walked over to me. His eyes locked on mine and he pulled my face towards his. His lips greedily met mine and his right arm went to rest on my lower back. He plunged his tongue into my mouth as I kissed him back hesitantly. It felt weird kissing someone other than Edward. I shouldn't be thinking of Edward right now, I chided myself. He left, and I was kissing another guy. I kissed more passionately and wrapped my arms around Mike's waist. He groaned under my touch and kissed with more reverie before I pulled away.
"Cya Bella." He waved before stepping into the car. I walked to the front door and he drove off along down the road.
"Did you have a good night?" Charlie greeted me in the living room.
"Lovely." I lied "Did you find the dinner I made you." I changed the subject.
"No problem, it was really nice," We smiled at each other
"Okay, night Charlie." To exhausted to partake in more small talk I clambered up the stairs.
"Night Bell."