Alice had left 20 minutes ago and I was a wreck. I was so nervous. I knew Edward would be here any minute and I couldn't hold still. I paced my room as I waited for the sound of the Volvos engine. Alice had made me walk around the room several times to make sure I wouldn't brake my neck in the heels she bought. So far so good. When the door bell rang I almost passed out. I grabbed my purse and sweater before peering out my door. Charlie opened the door and was obviously talking to Edward.

"Edward, you don't look half bad."

"Thank you Charlie, I hope Bella is ready."

"Hold on."

He leaned out of the way and yelled up the stairs at me.

"Hey Bells, Edward is here."

I opened the door all the way and started down the stairs. The heels suddenly felt 10 times smaller. My eyes widened when I saw him. Edward was wearing an all black suit, shirt, tie, and all. His usually messy hair was smoothed back. I didn't think he could get any better looking. I was wrong.

"That is the dress Alice bought you!"

Charlie looked like he was going to have a stroke.

"Yeah I told her it was too tight."

"That's a lot of leg kid."

Edward passed him and held his arm out to me.

"Yes it is.""You watch it boy, I'll haul you in if she comes back in any other condition than the one she's leaving in."

We both laughed even though Charlie wasn't kidding.

Edward helped me into the Volvo. I waved to Charlie and we were off. I still couldn't believe I was going to prom with a vampire. It was odd to think about. I looked over and saw that Edward was looking at me. I blushed and looked away. I knew he was still staring. Finally I looked back. There was my favorite crooked smile. I couldn't look away from him. Why did he have to be so good looking? It wasn't fair.

"Bella thank you for coming with me tonight.""I should be thanking you, I would probably be sitting at home alone right now.""I doubt it, there was quite a large group of boys mad at me for asking you before they could.""You don't have to say that, you wont make me feel bad or anything.""You think I'm lying to you?"

"Edward its fine, really.""I wish you could hear them, well actually no, you don't want to hear their thoughts. But I'm not lying to you. If I hadn't asked you when I did, I may not have gotten a chance."

"Who would have asked me?""Mike Newton, Tyler Crowley…several others…that greasy Erik boy.""Wow. Really?"

"Oh yes. I like to think I'm lucky to have asked when I did.""I wouldn't have said yes to anyone else."

"Why not?""Because I hate to dance."

"What makes me any different?"

"I guess I figure that if I start to fall, you will catch me pretty easily."

"Very true. Is that really the only reason?"

"I don't like any of them."

"That means you like me."

"Don't act like you didn't know.""Maybe I didn't."

"Edward we spend all our time together. If I didn't like you would I do that?""I guess not."

I didn't even know we were at the school until Edward got out of the car. He was at my door in an instant. There must have been no one around. As I got out I could see Emmett's big jeep. Great. All the vampires were here. I was going to look ridiculous next to Edward. He noticed my sudden change in mood.

"I'm not going to make you dance the whole night."

"I wanna go home."

"What? Come on."

"I forgot about Rosalie and Alice.""You know I have no idea what you're talking about right?"

"They are all so graceful. I cant possibly look good at all next to you. I feel so awful."

I could feel the hot tears brimming in my eyes, I tried not to let them fall.

"Bella you cant really be worried about that. I couldn't care less what people think. I think you are the most beautiful woman and that is all that matters."

I nodded and he grabbed my chin and forced me to look up at him.

"Don't think about things like that. You just focus on me and I'll focus on you."

I nodded again and he kissed me lightly.

Then we went inside.

The gym was really done up. There were flashing lights of every color and music blaring around us. People were everywhere. It looked like the whole school had come. Now I could make a fool of myself in front of everyone and not just the junior and senior classes. Hooray for that. I squeezed Edwards hand and he wrapped his arm around my waist.

"Don't worry Bella. I wont let you fall."

I was comforted a little.

For a little while we sat with the rest of the Cullens off to the side. Alice told me that they didn't do a lot of dancing because they were too good at it. It made the other kids feel bad because they couldn't dance as good. She said they had ruined dances before because no one else would dance after they did. I could completely see that. I really hoped I would miss it when Rosalie danced. That was the last thing I needed to see. While I thought of ways to get out of dancing Alice leaned over to me.

"You are going to dance."

That was all she said and I didn't doubt it.

"Bella your friend Jessica is coming over. I just thought I would warn you."

Edward pointed her out. I could see her head bobbing towards us. I sighed. What could she want?

"Bella! Oh Bella you look so pretty. What do you think of my dress?"

I looked her over. She was wearing a skin tight pink dress that only came down to her mid thigh. Matching pink high heels were strapped to her feet. It really was a sight.

"It looks great Jess. Are you having fun?"

"Yeah I'm here with Mike, he went to get some punch."

"That's great! I'm hear with Edward."

I gestured to Edward, who was sitting behind me.

"Good evening Jessica."

She looked like she was going to say something but nothing came out. I waved my hand in front of her and she snapped out of it.

"Well…I just thought I would say hey. Are you going to dance? Its really fun."

"I'm not very good at it, I would prefer to just sit it out."

That last part was aimed at the vampire behind me more than Jessica.

"You are not getting out of it that easy love."

He stood and grabbed my hand.

"Excuse us Jessica, Bella wants to dance."

She laughed as he dragged me off onto the dance floor.

"Please don't do this. I really cant dance."

"Don't be silly. Its all in the leading."

He wrapped his arm around my waist and grabbed my hand in his. I hesitantly put my other hand on his shoulder. I was lucky that a slow song came on. There was no way I could go fast. I was so focused on my feet that I didn't notice much else. Edward laughed and I looked at him. He was laughing at me. Here I was, trying not to step on his feet or trip over my own and he was laughing at me. I was so angry I threw my arms down and attempted to walk away. Of course he didn't let me.

"I'm sorry, you just looked so serious. Is it really that difficult for o you?"

"Oh yeah, its awful. My mom put me in dance class once. She finally let me quite after I hurt 3 other girls."

"Just dance with me, don't worry about where your feet are."

"I just don't want to hurt you."

He raised an eyebrow.

"Okay so I cant actually hurt you…you know what I mean."

He took my hand and we started dancing again. This time I locked my eyes on his and didn't look down. It was easy. He was so hard to look away from. When the song ended we walked over towards our table again. I saw Mike staring at me. Jessica was talking with some other girl. I felt bad for her. Mike suddenly looked away. I looked up and saw that Edward was giving him a very dark look. I elbowed him lightly. There was no point in hurting myself. He sighed and stopped.

"This dress is such a distraction."

"For who? Him or you."

"Both."

"Well Alice and I like it."

"I never said I didn't like it. I love it actually. Its just that its hard for me to see so much of your skin."

"Want to step outside and get a little air?"

He nodded and we headed for the nearest exit. People were everywhere. When they saw us they would stare. I was so happy to be out into the empty night. As soon as the door shut behind us, it was silent.

"This is so much nicer."

Edward pulled me over to one of the picnic tables and we sat.

"There were so many thoughts in there. It was overwhelming. I couldn't push them all out because I was so distracted by you."

"I'm sorry."

"No don't be, its really a good thing. I just get tired of hearing all those thoughts. Especially around prom. Its all sex."

"Oh. Yeah it is the most common time for teens to loose their virginity. My mom reminded me of that when I told her I was going."

"Is this your first time going to prom?""Yeah, I'm only a junior.""Of course."

"Its not yours though."

"No its not. But when I did go, I went with Alice. That was before Jasper could be around so many people."

I wanted to know so bad but I didn't know how to ask that one big question.

"You're wondering about my sex life aren't you."

I blushed.

"Yeah, I mean Alice said you were almost 100 and you have to have…well messed around…or whatever…"

I shut up because I sounded stupid.

"Bella the most messing around I have ever done was with you. That day in the parking lot was the farthest I ever gone with a woman."

"Don't lie to me. Its not like it will hurt my feelings or anything."

"Its completely true. I have never had the desire to do anything with a woman. I guess I just never found the right person."

I blushed again.

"What about you?"

"Me? Well that day in the parking lot was the first time I ever even kissed anyone."

"I was your first kiss?"

"Yeah…"

He tilted my head up towards his.

"Don't be embarrassed. I am flattered that you allowed me to give you your first kiss."

Then he kissed me softly. One of his hands touched my exposed leg. It made me shiver and pull myself closer to him. I twisted my fingers into his hair. He grabbed my waist and pulled me onto his lap. That cut in my dress was suddenly a great idea. It allowed me to straddle him. His tongue pressed against my lips and I happily spread them. He tasted amazing. His mouth was so cool and refreshing. I couldn't get enough. Edward pulled away and placed his forehead against my chest. His breathing was as hard as mine. I waited while it slowed. It must have become to much for him. His fists were clutching my dress. I wondered if I should move. I tried to get up but held me in place. I wasn't sure how long we sat before he looked up at me.

"Bella lets go back inside."

Again I tried to stand up and this time he hesitantly let me go. My legs were a little shaky. Edward looked tired and serious. I guess we pushed it a little to far. Just as we reached the door he grabbed my wrist and spun me around. He pressed me against the side of the gym and kissed me again.

"Edward stop."

He looked at me.

"Are you okay? You don't seem happy."

"Oh Bella I am very happy, I'm just having a lot of trouble. I don't want to turn away from you but I don't know what I'll do if I don't."

"Lets go home."

"No, I want you to enjoy this."

"How can I enjoy it if you're miserable the whole time?""I just need to breath for a minute, I'll be fine."

"I don't care to leave."

"Lets go dance Bella."

Before I could protest he locked my hand in his and dragged me back into the gym.