A/N: Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a great one! Well here's my present to you from me. I'm giving you an update as well as a virtual turkey! (Hands virtual turkey.) Okay, no pushing and shoving. There's plenty for every one of my great reviewers!

Okay, on the serious side… It was great to hear from some of my old reviewers when I posted the first chapter. It really brightens my day when I hear the quirky reviews and stuff. Okay, less of my rambling and more of the story!

Chapter 2

The tassel was turned and life in high school as I knew it, was gone. It was hard to concentrate and when they called my name I was in a dream like state. I crossed the stage in my long black graduation robe and walked toward the principal. Riley flashed me a smile from the stage and I couldn't help but smile back.

You see, Riley was voted teacher of the year. He told me he that his job was to make a speech and I quote, 'look pretty'. I hadn't told him of my dilemma and I knew I probably shouldn't discuss it with him before I talked to Edward.

Of course multi-tasking had never been one of my great qualities and as I was making my way past the principal and Riley I slipped and I felt my body being propelled forward. The stupid high heels had gotten caught on the front of my robe and before I could hit the floor Riley caught me.

"Thanks." I mumbled to him while my cheeks turned bright red.

"My pleasure." He whispered hurriedly in my ear.

I blushed even deeper if possible and turned my tassel and took a quick look at the crowd. I smiled as Alice took my picture and I went to take my seat next to the others. After we had gotten past all the names it was time for our valedictorian to make the speech. Although everyone assumed it was going to be Tanya, they were wrong.

Edward stood up in all his pride and ascended the steps up to the auditorium stage. The yellow cloth hung loosely around his neck and he took a couple of deep breaths before scanning the crowd. His eyes found mine and he smiled.

He recited his speech perfectly as he had done in front of me several times over. Heck, I could probably recite his speech.

"I remember my first day at Forks High School, home of the Spartans." He chuckled. "I was so wrapped up in being what everyone else wanted me to be that I didn't realize that some people just wanted to see the real me." He paused. "I'm here to tell you that whether you believe it or not, people want to see the real you. You don't have to be the captain of the football team or the head cheerleader. If you would just be yourself then you would truly find your place. So please, be yourself. Right here is your today, right here is your tomorrow."

His speech ended and the auditorium erupted in a round of applause. People started to rise around me and I mimicked their actions. It was still hard to believe that perfect valedictorian Edward still wanted me. To some, I was still creepy Bella.

The ceremony ended in an outburst of beach balls and silly string. I do say that the expression on the principal's face was priceless. We returned our robes right after the ceremony by names after of course a couple of hundreds of pictures. I barely had time to speak to Edward after the couple of pictures I got with him. People surrounded him so I decided to turn in my robe and then stand by and wait for him.

I didn't really understand what the point of wearing a dress under my robe with heels. I mean seriously, it wasn't like anyone could see the dress. Proceeding to pull off the robe, I handed it to the return lady.

"You look amazing Bella." An all to familiar voice came from behind me.

I turned to face Riley. "Thanks, you look quite handsome yourself."

He smiled and then his expression hardened. "So, what are you plans for college?"

I shrugged. "NYU I guess."

He raised an eyebrow. "Is that code for 'I haven't chosen yet'?"

I rolled my eyes. "You caught me."

He laughed. "So, what's the hold up? I though you were going with Edward to NYU."

I sighed. "That's what I thought. Today I went home and I was super excited to get all my information on NYU." I frowned. "I get there and see that I have a scholarship in Stanford's writing program."

He grinned. "That's great! How big of a scholarship is it?"

I took a deep breath knowing full well that he would expect me to take the scholarship. "It covers everything." I breathed out.

Riley ran to me and picked me up in his arms swinging me around like a child. He put me down and his eyes were full of excitement. "This is big Bella! You wouldn't have to spend any money. You could get through college possibly without a job. This is what you've always wanted."

"Yeah, I know." I said half-heartedly.

Riley's eyebrows scrunched. "But you don't want to leave Edward."

I shook my head. "We've already tried that. It would be hard."

He frowned. "What did he say?"

I shrugged. "I haven't told him."

Riley stared at me in amazement. "Only because you know he would tell you to go for it. He doesn't want to hold you back from your dream."

I groaned. "I know that. It's just I'm scared."

Riley's hand found my cheek and he caressed it lightly. "You don't have anything to be scared of."

I stepped away from him and started to turn around. "Yes I do, I'm scared that he'll find someone else."

I walked away faster than I thought possible in the death contraptions that Alice had made me wear. When I got outside the warm, rather rare, sunlight hit my face. I stopped in my tracks to soak up the sun. When I opened my eyes I scanned the front yard of the school until my eyes landed on the huge crowd that engulfed Edward.

There was everyone from the football team to the science geeks. Everyone wanted a piece of Edward. How did anyone expect me to just leave him? He had saved my life and he had kept me alive. I no longer had nightmares at night and that was thanks to him. On the rare occasions that he was gone my sleep was minimal.

I made my way over to the Volvo finding that it was unlocked. I slid in and watched as Edward continued to be the social butterfly that he was. He smiled brightly in every picture and I figured that when he was rich and famous he would love the extra attention. The whole persona just seemed to fit him.

The sky started to darken and one by one people left the crowd. It wasn't long before Edward started to scan the crowd looking for something. His eyes landed on Tanya who was giving him a longing look. He crossed the yard over to her and they exchanged good-byes. He gave her a hug and then started scanning the yard for someone else. Apparently he didn't find who he was looking for because he pulled off his robe lifting his shirt slightly.

After pulling of the robe he reached in his pocket for something, a cell phone maybe. I was right because he pulled out his silver phone and put it up to his ear. My cell phone buzzed in my purse and I fished around for it until I found what I was looking for.

"I'm watching you." I giggled knowingly.

"Oh, where are you my little stalker?" He purred into the phone.

"Well, you see Edward I heard you were going to be a big time in the future and I just wanted to know if you would sign my hand. I'll never wash it again." I tried to put on my best fan girl voice.

Edward chuckled. "If you tell me where you are I'll sign more than just your hand." His eyes were still scanning the crowd looking for me.

"I'll give you a hint." I smiled deviously. "Your baby."

His eyes went straight to the Volvo and his eyes lit up. He threw his robe to one of the football players and stalked toward me. I liked Edward's bad side. It was great! When he was about ten feet from the car I pulled my feet in the car and attempted to shut the door and lock it. (Just for the fun of it.)

All too soon he closed the distance between him and the car and his entire body blocked the door from closing. He grabbed my hand and leaned over me to get something from the center console. He pulled out a pen and signed his name on my hand and then kissed it.

"You did a good job." I complimented and he closed the distance between us and captured my lips.

"Aw, I'm flattered." He pulled away from me and walked around the car to get in to his side. "Let's get out of here."

"Where do you want to go?" He asked me.

"Home, I still have to pack." No matter how much I wanted to spend a night on the town with Edward, Alice wouldn't forgive me for making her late.

Edward groaned. "Fine." He paused. "So, did you get your NYU letter yet?"

"Yeah." I tried to sound happy. I couldn't lie to him about it.

He turned to me. "That's great! New York, here we come!"

I smiled weakly. "Yeah, New York here we come."

Or Stanford. I thought. I watched his face as glee took over his features. It would break his heart for me not to go with him. I knew one thing for sure though. I had too many decisions to make this summer.

A/N: Okay, so… tell me what you think. I'm about to leave for Thanksgiving with my weird family. I hate family reunions… I never know who anyone is. (I have a huge family.)

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