A/N: Even though I didn't get ANY reviews, I'm giving you this chapter as a further apology for the delay on the last chapter. This chapter was going to be Bella's date with Edward, but I decided to add some Alice into the mix. She's fun. And I wanted to show Bella's relationship with Alice growing as well as her and Edward's. So onto the story!

Friday came so quickly that I almost fell over after biology when Edward announced that he'd pick me up at seven o'clock. I promptly agreed, but then, once he was out of sight, I almost started to hyperventilate. What do I wear? How should I act? Where are we going? What if he ends up not liking me? As I sat down in my seat in English Lit, I was staring blankly at my notebooks. A chime-like giggle attracted my attention, and as I looked at her, Alice was beaming.

"I told you that Edward liked you. So what are you wearing for your big date tonight?"

"I was just trying to think about that, but I think I'm going to die. My heart's never gone this fast before. What if he doesn't like me like he thinks he does?"

Alice giggled again, "Silly, silly Bella. Edward doesn't just date around for the hell of it! He takes this sort of thing very seriously. He's only ever had one girlfriend before and that was in seventh grade. He doesn't just ask people out unless he really, really means it."

I mouthed, "Oh," then turned around in my seat as the teacher started the lesson. I was taking notes and daydreaming when I felt something hit my arm. I looked at my desk and there was a folded up note. I opened it and it said:

I'll be over at five o'clock to help you get ready. There's nothing to worry about.

Love,
Alice

I let out a whoosh of the breath I didn't know I'd been holding, and my stomach decided to stop jumping around like crazy. I looked up at the clock. Hmm…it's almost three now. I'll have enough time to get home and make Charlie a quick dinner and then jump in the shower. Oh crap. You forgot to tell Charlie about tonight! What if he gets mad and doesn't let you go?! How would you ever break that news to Edward?

With a new wave of panic, I escaped the school parking lot and drove straight home. I didn't have any time to waste. I needed to put something very special together for Charlie for supper so he'd let me go with Edward. When I pulled onto our street, I was surprised to see Charlie's cruiser already in the driveway. I walked in the door and Charlie was in the kitchen attempting to cook noodles to make lasagna.

"Charlie, what are you doing? I told you before that I'd make dinner for you so you wouldn't have to."

"I know, but I figured since you were going out tonight, I'd give you a break. You've made dinner all week, and I wanted to help you out."

"I didn't tell you I was going out tonight, did I?" I asked, confused as to how he knew my plans for tonight.

"No, but Edward Cullen just called and ask my permission. He's a great kid. Come from a great family. Did you know his dad is the best doctor on the west coast?"

"Edward called? I was going to tell you, Charlie. Can I still go?"

"Yes, Bells. You can go. You're almost an adult, and I trust your decisions. Just be careful, okay? Don't get into any trouble."

"You know I'm not a troublemaker, Dad. I'm going to jump in the shower quick, and then I'll be back down to finish the lasagna."

"Don't worry about it, Bella. I can take care of myself, you know. I've been doing it for quite a while now," Charlie said with a smirk on his face.

"Alright, then. I'm going to go get ready. Alice Cullen is coming over around five to help me. Could you just send her up to my room when she gets here?"

"I will. Don't worry. Oh, and Edward said to dress casually. He said he knows how Alice can get carried away."

"Thanks, Dad."

I got out of the shower at 3:45 and I was in my room, with a towel around me and in my hair. I was staring at my closet, willing something cute to materialize out of all the drab things on the rack. I heard my door swing open, and when I turned toward the sound, I saw Alice standing there, in all off her glory, holding about 10 shopping bags.

"Alice, it's not even four o'clock yet. I thought you weren't coming until five!"

"Well, I went shopping after school to get you some ahh-mazing things to wear tonight, because, quite frankly, Bella, you're wardrobe is boring."

"Thanks, but how much was everything? I'll pay you for it."

"Don't even think about it! I haven't had any girl time in forever since Emmett, my older brother, took his girlfriend, Rosalie, half way across the country for college this summer. I just picked up a few different options, so we have a few things to choose from."

I eyed the bags suspiciously. They were all from name brand stores.

"Alice, I really can't accept all of this. It's too expensive and I have no way of repaying you."

"You are repaying me by letting me play dress up with you. Can I lay out the options for you? We're running out of time!"

"We have three hours before Edward's picking me up. And how did you get all of that in an hour?"

"Three hours isn't very long for me to work my magic, Bella. And I had most of these in my closet. You're about the same size as Rosalie, so they should work."

"Ok, let's see it, but Edward said to dress casually."

I watched as Alice laid out five outfits on my bad. They were all gorgeous and all casual, well as casual as Alice could probably get. There was one that I absolutely loved, though. It was a pair of dark Dolce & Gabbana skinny jeans, a beautiful, navy blue top with small, white and yellow flowers on it. Alice saw my reaction to that one and quickly slid the rest of the articles off the bed and smiled at me. That was obviously her favorite, as well.

"You actually have amazing taste, Bella. Now, we need to pick shoes!"

She grabbed the biggest bag that she had brought and dumped the contents onto the floor in front of the bed. There were at least fifty pairs of shoes in that pile. The majority of them heels. Alice held up a pair of gold Manolos. Oh, god.

"These would be perfect!"

"No, those would be death traps. I can't do heels. Besides, Edward said casual, remember?"

Alice pouted for a moment, but then started beaming as she found the perfect pair for me. She held up a pair of bright yellow Gucci flats that matched the floral on the shirt perfectly. "How about these?"

"I can work with those. Even though they're still way too much for casual," I chuckled.

"Well, hurry up and change. We have to get to work!"

I wasn't allowed to look in the mirror until Alice was finished. When she finally turned me around at 6:45, I audibly gasped at my reflection. My skin looked like it was glowing, my hair was in soft curls and the outfit fit me perfectly. I didn't even know I could look like this.

"Oh my god, Alice, you are a miracle worker! Thank you so so so much!"

"Well, I'd better get going. Edward's going to be her in a few minutes! Don't do anything to mess up your hair or make up until after he sees you. He's going to be speechless."

She gave me a quick but strong hug, wished me luck, and told me not to worry. Then she left.

I walked down the steps a few minutes later, and Charlie was at the bottom, looking like he was getting ready to call up to me. When I reached the last step, I looked up and saw Edward standing near the kitchen table with a single daisy. Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god! How did I ever get so lucky?!

A/N: Next chapter is definitely the date! YAY! Let me know what kind of date you want them to go on. I already have an idea, but I'm always open to suggestions! Let me know by clicking that little green button!

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