A/N: Last chapter of Pursuit of Gaiety, hope you enjoy it! I'm sorry but I will not be doing a sequel. I think that sequels tend to ruin the original story somehow. However, don't despair or hate me just yet! I already have the outline of the story I'm going to do next. If you've liked this story, you probably will like that one too! xD Anyways, thank you all for your kind reviews and keeping me going through the process of the story, I love you!! Without you guys, I would have probably stopped at Chapter 2! Read on, my friends! (:

Lolly

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Pursuit of Gaiety

Chapter 15

The Pursuit

EPOV

I didn't know why I had finally decided to confess to Bella that I had known her secret. Perhaps it was because the school year was ending soon and if I don't grasp this chance, I would never have another chance.

"Um … Why are you calling me Bella?" Bella shifted uncomfortably next to me. I could see her fingers twitching furiously on the armrest in the dim lighting of the room.

"Because it's your real name, of course," I turned to smile down at her. I couldn't resist teasing her further.

"But … My name is Isaac," she retorted weakly, avoiding my gaze.

"No, Bella, I know …" I tried to explain to her. "You've told me …"

"WHAT? How? When?" She almost screamed, but managed to muffle her outburst with a fake cough. I laughed softly at her obvious discomfort and decided to let her off the hook now.

"That day in the bathroom … You were speaking to yourself …" I paused for the effect. "I was … actually not asleep. You …"

She grimaced. I felt horrible all of a sudden for making her feel bad. For keeping her in the dark for so long.

"Don't worry; I'm not going to tell anybody. Your secret is safe with me," I reassured her. Her tense muscles relaxed a little beside me. "Shall I continue calling you Isaac?"

She looked deeply into my eyes, possibly searching for the sincerity of my words. When she had finally decided that she could trust me, she nodded slowly. "That would be wise. Why … haven't you told me earlier though?"

I didn't know how to reply to that question.

"I …"

"Was it … for my own good?" She guessed for me. I nodded.

It was part of the reason.

No need to let her know that another part of it, a larger part, was to keep her by my side for as long as possible.

"Thank you, Edward," she sighed as she subconsciously laid her head on my shoulder and drifted off to sleep. I slowly leaned in to hold her in my chest. I looked down on the crowd in front of us. Everybody was too absorbed in the movie to pay attention to Bella and me. I gently stroked her soft cheeks and smiled to myself as I remembered her infamous blush. Her trademark.

Tonight, there would be a party held at our school in the school hall. It was held as a stress relief program after our exams. Or something of the sort. Nearby schools such as Forks Girls' High, Meral's College and so forth were to be invited. Normally, I would have dismissed it off quickly as parties were not my kind of thing. But this year was different. I would have Bella by my side. Although no one else in this school knows that 'Isaac' was actually a beautiful girl, it was enough for me to feel content.

I held Bella closer to me as I lifted my eyes from her angelic face to watch the movie that was playing,

BPOV

I woke up to find myself in my dorm room, on a bed. A top bunk was above me. I sat up, confused. A wondrous piano piece was being played at that moment. Looking around, I noticed that Edward was standing by his piano, shuffling piano sheets nervously. I also noticed that the piano music has stopped.

"Edward, why am I here?" I asked, still rather confused.

"Hmmm, you fell asleep so I carried you here after the movie has finished. You slept your way through it all," he chuckled.

I suddenly remembered that Edward had somehow known my secret already. I breathed out a sigh.

"So, you know," I pointed out, standing up.

He paused for a moment from shuffling his piano sheets. "Yes."

"Are you really not going to tell anyone? About my … true identity?" I looked down at my feet.

"No, Bella, Isaac, you can trust me," he whispered. There was no point in arguing. Then he started to smile. "You will be there for the party this afternoon, won't you?"

"I guess. It couldn't be that bad, could it?"

"Just a school party. Compulsory, too," Edward informed me.

"Well then, I'll definitely be there," I smiled back, a little embarrassed.

"Hmmm, I might have something suitable for you to wear. Have a look," Edward offered kindly, waving his hand towards his drawers.

I nodded as I skipped towards his drawers. I had to start preparing now if I were to look the part tonight.

I wondered what had become of Mike Newton as I grabbed my white bag and stepped into the bathroom.

"Isaac! You're here!" Joshua exclaimed when he saw Edward and me walk into the hall, where the party was being held. He waved frantically at me. I smiled back.

He was talking to Tyler, Ben and Eric, who have all realized that Edward and I were here by then.

Looking around, I could see school mates of ours trying desperately to chat up some bored looking girls from another school, teachers scrambling around to serve drinks, groups of people laughing and a DJ busily working up a mix. I smiled contently.

"Dude, did you hear, Mikey-boy got expelled!" Tyler told us. Ben nodded enthusiastically.

"Yeah, I can't believe he would do that to you. I mean, we knew he was twisted, but that was going too far," Eric agreed.

I smiled lovingly at my friends. Although they were completely oblivious to the fact that I was faking my identity, in other words, lying to them, they still treated me well, like I belonged. My heart warmed at that thought. And then there was Edward.

The party went on as we chatted lightly to one another. Edward excused himself for the bathroom. All of a sudden, the music stopped. The DJ stepped away from the speakers.

I saw Edward step onto the stage. A piano had been rolled onto the stage behind him.

What was he doing?

Edward tugged at the neck of his suit to straighten it as he walked towards the microphone.

The hall was silent. All eyes were on Edward.

"Hello, everyone, my name is Edward Cullen. And right now, right here, I would like to dedicate a song that I have composed myself, to a very special friend. One who has helped me, comforted me, and encouraged me in the past few weeks. Isaac Swan," Edward announced. I blushed as the spotlight turned on me.

Edward started towards the grand piano and settled down. He began to play. The song sounded vaguely familiar …

Then I remembered! It was the song he had played when we were in the dormitories today! It all dawned to me. He was practicing this song for this moment. For me. I clutched at my glass of mixed juice as I listened.

When Edward had finished, the hall burst into a chorus of 'woots'. Edward looked towards me, his green eyes penetrating.

"Thank you," I mouthed at him and a huge grin brightened my face.

He smiled back at me as he gathered his sheets and stepped away from the stage.

"Would you like to go for a walk with me?" He asked when he reached me. "I need some fresh air."

The party scene really was getting to my head so I agreed instantly.

We walked around the outside of the hall in comforting silence, when Edward stopped and turned towards me. I froze, surprised.

"Bella … I …" He didn't finish his sentence. He leaned in to press his perfect lips on mine.

I was unresponsive at first, utterly surprised, but when I finally came to my senses, I realized that Edward was kissing me. I slowly began to move my lips with his, slowly and gently.

His arms wrapped around the small of my back, like he did on the first day we met. But this time, I wasn't falling.

TPOV

"Ben, this sucks," I complained as I kicked a small stone.

"Totally, dude. We didn't even snag any cute girls," Ben muttered sadly.

Ben and I were decided to go for a walk outside Isaac was no where to be seen.

When we turned the corner, I saw two figures in the middle of a lone walkway, kissing. I pressed my hand against Ben's chest to stop him from making any more noise.

"What?" Ben asked, annoyed.

"Be quiet. Look over there," I pointed at the two figures, pressed close together.

Ben looked over to where my finger pointed curiously. "Huh? Wait, isn't that Isaac and Edward?"

I looked again.

Sure enough, it was.

What the hell? Why were Edward and Isaac kissing? I knew Mike was gay, but them too? No wonder the girls rejected us, I thought sadly.

"Oi - " Ben started to shout to them.

"Shut up, will you? They look like they're enjoying it," I whacked Ben's head as I turned to peek at Isaac and Edward again..

"What?" Ben shot back. He scratched his ear.

"Shhh, Let them pursue their gaiety," I whispered as I motioned for us to go back to the party.

I end this story with a tear in my eye. Thank you all so much for your support! Please review for this one! And keep in mind that I will not be doing a sequel! You might want to put me on author alert if you want the instant alert on the new story, but it's your choice. Good-bye for now, peoples!