Chapter 2

A/N: Hey guys. I was really hesitant about writing the first chapter of this story because I wasn't sure how you'd like it but seeing that it was well received, I've decided to continue writing this. I hope you enjoy reading this story. I'll try to update as often as I can, depending on how many reviews every new chapter gets.

More importantly, this story is NOT based on Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's relationship in anyway. Is that clear?

Now on with the story…

I stood in a bath robe front of my large closet in my apartment. I scavenged through all my different clothes. Once I found what I'd been searching for, I hopped in to it. It was a sequined knee length purple dress that wouldn't attract too much attention but was still suitable enough for a club party. Then I brushed back my brown hair and then covered my feet in an old pair of black sandals which were hidden under the bed. I grabbed my hoodie jacket and stuffed my wallet, keys, lip gloss and I.D in to a matching clutch bag.

Around nine thirty five, the phone began to ring. I took a peek at my I-phone's screen and instantly answered the phone as it said 'Edward Cullen.'

"I'm coming. Hold on for a minute", I said in to the phone, without giving Edward a chance to say anything.

For one last time, I checked how I looked in the mirror. I certainly had the appearance of girl ready to party but sadly I wasn't in the mood to. I made sure that I didn't forget to take the gift I'd bought for Jane and then left the apartment.

I practically ran outside the building where Edward greeted me with a smile. He opened his shiny silver Volvo's passenger seat door for me and then went back to his seat. He started driving fast. Actually, he was driving too fast.

"Whoa Edward", I almost screamed as I tightly gripped the seat belt. "Can you go a bit slower? You're driving at a hundred miles per hour!"

Edward slowed down. He looked apologetic as he said that he liked to drive very fast.

After five minutes of silence in the car, I turned to look at Edward who was completely focused on driving straight ahead.

"Do you mind putting some music on?" I asked hesitantly.

"Sure", he replied as his left hand reached over her and lightly touched her knee as he dug in to the glove compartment. He found the CD he was looking for and then he popped it in to the Music system.

The music started up slowly. It was familiar to me; I'd heard this song about a million times before but I still wanted to be sure that I was correct.

"I love this song", I muttered. "It's Claire De Lune, right?"

"By Debussy", confirmed Edward. "It's an old classic but still one of my favourites. I thought I was the only person in L.A who likes him but I guess I was wrong."

"I don't really like Classic music much", I admitted. "But my stepfather listens to this song a lot…"

"I met him at Moonlight's premiere", remembered Edward. "He's Phil Dwyer and plays for the Jacksonville Suns in Florida." It wasn't a question, actually just a statement.

"Oh", I replied, feeling like an utter moron. Edward and I've known each other for three years, for crying out loud and we still can't talk to each other properly. It's embarrassing. We've been interviewed together and have had numerous photo shoots as well, but now that we're pretending to be dating, things are getting worse by every ticking second.

"We're here", announced Edward as soon as we arrived at Club 18, the venue for Aro's daughter, Jane's eighteenth birthday party.

It was ironic how Jane was celebrating her eighteenth birthday at 'Club 18.

"That's just great", I mumbled. I fiddled with my clutch bag and fished out a ball point pen. I signed 'To Jane. Happy 18thBirthday. Have a great year! Best wishes, Edward & Bella'on to the Birthday card I'd picked out.

"You don't have to sign both our names on the card", said Edward quietly. "I've already got a present for Jane and I've also signed both our names on it." He looked sheepish.

I smiled. "That's fine. I guess Jane is getting two presents and one card from us."

I left by bag on the front seat and then we climbed out the car and made our way in to the club. It wasn't that late and party guests were just starting to arrive. Edward showed the bouncer the invite and as soon as mine and his I.D were checked, we walked in together.

Edward gestured for me to take his arm, which I reluctantly did. We walked inside and were almost blinded by the wild lights moving around everywhere. Loud music blared all across the club and it would've been impossible to hear what anyone was saying to each other. There were red and black balloons all over the place and a large six layered cake sat in the corner of the room, alongside it was an extremely large pile of presents.

Couples danced to the beat of the fast music and I tightly held Edward's hand. Upon noticing our arrival, the birthday girl hurtled towards them. "Edward", Jane Volturi cooed. "You came!" She leant over to hug him. Then she noticed his date and she refrained herself from gasping. She liked Edward Cullen because he was a handsome young movie star but as for me, she didn't like me at all. Jane often felt threatened that I was more popular than her, even though she was a model while I was an actress but being second best wasn't good enough for Aro's only daughter.

But she also had to keep up a good public appearance, for the sake of her father. So she smiled forcedly and greeted me cordially.

"Happy Birthday Jane", I said brightly.

"Yeah. Many happy returns of the day, girl!" smiled Edward.

Jane adjusted her fitted black top and waved to everyone as she walked in to the crowd of people in a pair of dangerously tall high heels, round earrings dangling on her ears and her blonde hair swishing behind her as she took steps. And many of the male guests were drooling at her.

"Well that went well", exclaimed Edward. "She was acting... human."

I giggled. "Hmm, I thought that I was the only one who didn't like her."

"Nope. I'm a part of the 'I hate Jane Volturi fan club' too."

Edward grabbed my hand and led me out to the dance floor.

"Wanna dance?" he asked, flashing a huge smile.

"We're already on the dance floor, so I guess dancing would be fine", I shrugged. "But I'm not such a great dancer."

He pulled me closer to him and moved to the music.

"I know that. Remember when we were practicing for the Prom scene in Moonlight?"

Realisation dawned on me. "Oh", I said guiltily. "I kept on stepping on your feet."

"Uh huh. My poor feet will never be the same again", said Edward solemnly. "You were wearing heels and literally dug in to my shoes. Though I'm not blaming you as it was the entirely the director's fault."

I didn't bother answering and suddenly panicked. "Edward, isn't that Tanya Denali coming towards us?"

"Oh no. It is Tanya", winced Edward. "And boy, she doesn't look happy."

"Edward Anthony Cullen", screeched tall and blonde Tanya Denali. "What're you doing here with Bella Swan?"

"That's none of your business", barked Edward.

"Don't tell me you're dating her? Is this why you've been ignoring me, because you're with her now?" she sneered.

Edward took a deep breath. "Look Tanya", he started off sternly. "I haven't been ignoring you. I just can't hang out with you anymore. And my relationship with Bella is really none of your concern, so please back off. This is a party and people are watching."

Tanya looked as if she wanted to say something but she didn't. Instead she settled by glaring at me before she angrily stalked off, her fists clenched and her face seething with frustration.

"Let's get a soda", I suggested in hopes of distracting Edward because his displayed a look of anger. I pointed towards the refreshment table.

"Yeah. That'd be fine", he muttered.

About ten minutes later, Edward and I sat at a table for two, sipping soda. Edward seemed far off and I was really itching to ask him what the truth behind his relationship with Tanya was.

"Can I ask you something?" I questioned him.

"Go ahead."

"What's the deal behind you and Tanya?"

Edward ran a hand through his hair and focused his green eyes on my face as he began to speak.

He said, "Tanya and I were dating for a few months last year but I ended things with her because we aren't actually a compatible couple. I kept news of our relationship a secret from the public because I didn't want to ruin things between us but she actually liked the publicity. Besides that she was rude to my mother and sister and well, they hate her too. Tanya is a superficial kind of person and that isn't the kind of person I want to be with. She was and still is obsessed with me just because I'm Edward Cullen…"

"So she didn't want to get to know the real person behind you", I prompted . "Then what happened?"

"She kept on stalking me", continued Edward. "The pictures that leaked of us were when she wanted to meet up with me for lunch. She phoned me out of the blue, crying over the phone, saying or demanding that she just needed to talk to me and I agreed. After reading about that latest scandal Tanya had gotten me in to, my little sister Alice said that the next time she sees my mystery blonde girl, she'll rip her to shreds."

I shuddered. "Alice is capable of many dangerous things", Icommented. I'd met Edward's pixie like little sister on more than one occasion and liked her. She was a sweet person who loved dressing up and was studying to get degrees in Fashion Designing and International Business at Dartmouth Universirty. She was small in size but she was the type of girl who could easily take care of herself.

"Have you told your family that we're pretending to date?" I asked, whispering the word 'pretending' in a hushed tone.

"No and I'm not going to", answered Edward. "I haven't been with my family in quite some time seeing that my sister is in New Hampshire and my parents are back home in Alaska and I'm here in L.A. I won't be going home for a while."

"My Mom and Stepfather just visited me last month. But I haven't seen my Dad since May and now it's August", I stated. "He can't take time off from work to visit, as he's the Chief of Police in Forks, Washington."

Edward grimaced. "So I'm dating a cop's daughter? This won't end well for me if I end up hurting you as he'll probably shoot me."

I shook my head. "No, he won't. I won't let him."

"Hey, did you see any paparazzi tonight?" asked Edward, cutting me from what I was about to say.

"No, I didn't. Maybe Jane didn't allow them inside", I replied.

"I'm not sure about that. But I think that it's getting late and we should leave."

"Oh. OK. Let's go", said I, picking her clutch bag from the table.

Wow, day one went well, I thought to myself as Edward drove me back home. Let's see if we can keep this up.

A/N: So, what did you think of this chapter? After reading your reviews for the first chapter, I decided that I'm going to write this story and update often.

I promise that I will try to include the right amount of drama, humour, romance and fluff in this story, which I'm sure you'll all enjoy.

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