Chapter 16

Bella had a full recover from any bruises or sprains she may had that James inflicted on her though she still had scars from where the shards of glass cut into her back which was quite sensitive to touch. Alice and Bella hung out at the mall since there wasn't much to do around the Cullen household. Despite her resistance, Alice forced her to buy a prom dress even though she had to reiterate that she was not going to attend prom. Alice just laughed at the response dragging Bella to many prom dress shops. Alice chose a medium blue halter dress that went to Bella's knees. Bella may hate it but she'd thank her eventually in the near future. Alice gave up on getting some adorable matching blue five inch stilettos due to Bella repeating that she could barely walk in them let alone dance in them, so she got a blue two inch heels that matched the dress. Alice had bought her prom dress months and advance along with Rosalie's. Rosalie ordered a black strapless cocktail dress with intricate lace work and Alice ordered a blood red off-the-shoulder cocktail dress that had frilly ends on the bottom and the side sleeves that looked like a ball gown on her with her petite height. Alice also got the tuxedos for Edward, Emmett, and Jasper.

When Bella came home from the long day of shopping with Alice, she collapsed on the couch next to Edward in the family room that was playing video games with Emmett. The boys didn't seem to notice Bella or Alice until Alice stood in front of the television blocking the guy's view.

"Alice, get out of the way come on. Great I died!" Emmett yelled.

"You can play video games later, I just wanted to tell ya guys that the tuxedos I orders came in two days ago. You have to try them on, so I can send it for alterations if needed!" Alice said exasperated then huffed storming out of the room leaving Bella who was exhausted on the couch. Boys could be so full of themselves and obnoxious sometimes.

"She didn't tire with her shopping did she, Bella?" Edward mused.

"She's not the easiest person to go shopping with and also I was forced to get a dress for prom!" Bella managed to get out of her short breathes.

"Well, she wasn't wrong to force you because Emmett, Jasper, and I already got our tickets for prom," Edward said surprised that she wouldn't be excited.

"I told you I don't dance and can't without getting injured in the process—," Bella retorted shocked that Edward forgot of her ranting of dances.

"You don't have to worry I'll be there to help you get over your fear of dancing. I'll stay with you the whole night and you don't have to dance the whole night. And nothing can hurt me I'm invincible remember," Edward joked.

"But—"Bella snapped.

"No more excuses, Bella. I am not letting you miss out on this human experience you only get so many. Don't worry Billy knows and agreed to let me take you," Edward pointed out.

"Fine, but I'm not going to enjoy it though," Bella complained losing the argument.

Bella headed upstairs to take a nap from all the shopping took out all the energy out of her. Edward appeared in the doorway, sitting on the edge of the couch.

"I don't want you to miss out on any human experiences because once you're turned you don't have anymore," Edward kindly reminded her.

"I know it just that I don't want to make your prom miserable because of my lacking ability to dance."

"Who said I'm going to be miserable when I'm going to be with you for the whole night. I would call that night of fun," Edward replied loving pulling Bella into his arms kissing her check.

Bella found it strange that despite all the dangers, it seemed like it was so easy to be herself around Edward. Edward's kisses and touch made her heart flutter, which made her feel like she was five again. She turned her gaze at Edward's beautiful, pale face, as he brushed away a piece of hair that fell in her eyes sending chills as his cool finger ran across her skin. Only a few inches separated them, he could feel her warm breathe against his check. He leaned into her closing the gap crushing his lips against hers. Bella kissed back lightly not wanted to push him too far causing him to draw back. Her heart rate spiked as he continued to give feather kisses then kissing her collarbone. Something made her kiss Edward back more passionately expecting him to pull back but instead he pulled her down on the couch kissing back harder. Her finger entwined in his messy reddish-bronze hair as she feverishly kissed him back as if she couldn't get enough. Heaving from the shortage of breathe, Bella felt his hand brush her neck sending another chill down her spine. The mood was spoiled when Alice appeared in the doorway and fake-coughed to get the lovebirds attention.

Bella blushed as Edward helped her up, she sat up straight fixing her shirt and smoothing out her hair. Edward arose and left the room since Alice had to speak with Bella alone.

"Sorry to interrupt, but I wanted to apologize I can get a little carried away when I shop. I forget that some people like you don't like shopping. The dress I choice will be spectacular on you!" Alice complimented.