A/N: I keep on having writer's block so I am skipping through some months and maybe years...it is easier this way. Thanks for any review I really apreciate it...keep 'em coming and enjoy whatever lies ahead in this story...I love all of my readers!

Chapter 14:

About 10 months later...

"Absolutely not," I told Alice. It has already been almost a year since I have been with Edward and in a couple weeks after school starts it is our last homecoming. Our school decided to have a more formal one for the seniors who are choosing to graduate early. So we basically have 2 proms this year. We are dress shopping right now even if school doesn't start for another month and Alice just brought me the shortest dress in the world. I thought you were supposed to wear long dresses? Alice huffed and rolled her eyes while walking away.

I just walked around looking for anything that screamed 'Bella!' but nothing did. Alice taped me on the shoulder with Rose by her. They had a coral color dress in their hands. It has spaghetti straps that v-neck down and look like they would show a little clevage. At the end of the 'V' was an outline of a square made out of rhinestones. It weaved through like a belt buckle on a ribbon that went all the way around to the back and created a bow. The silk was floor length and had a see through material over it that created a slit at the waist on the right side. It was absolutely beautiful.

"I could never wear something like that," I said through my awe.

"Oh, shut up! Yes you can and you will," Rose said dragging me to the dressing room with Alice following. They already had thier dresses. Alice is wearing an olive green. It wasn't a very pretty color, but Alice made it look stunning. Rose is wearing a yellow and orange dress. It is different from her other styles, but she looks good nonetheless of course.

The dress was simply amazing. Even I could admit it looked okay on me which is saying something.

Jake was still with Leah. I tollerate her as much as I can, but my time with Jake has been limited. Him and Edward still don't like each other, but I guess that's just life.

We left the dress store after purchasing it. The boys wanted to meet up with us for dinner and how could we resist?

"Hey," I told Edward and gave him a kiss.

"How was shopping?" he asked.

"Fine," I lied. He just rolled his eyes and held out the chair for me. The boys all looked like they were up to something.

"So..," Emmett started and our attention went to him. "We were thinking since we are graduating this year that we should all take a vacation and visit the warm weather," he said and we instantly got excited.

"Where would we go?" I asked.

"Rocky Point, Mexico," Jasper said and high fived Edward.

"Why would we go there?" Rose asked.

"Babe, hello! Drinking age is 18," Emmett said and we all laughed as she blushed.

"Guys, I'm not 18 yet," I said while frowning. I hate being the baby when it comes to things like this!

"Aww..that's okay Bella. We'll sneak you in," Emmett said and pinced my cheeks. I slapped his hand away.

"Not that dumbass. I can't leave the country without parent consent," I said and he looked at me like I was crazy. He didn't know what it meant. Idiot. "Okay Emmy-bear. It means that I cannot leave the United States of America without my mother and father signing a paper saying that it is okay with them," I spoke to him in a slow voice. He frowned while the others held back a laugh.

"Oh...well then get one signed! We have to go on a senior trip!" Emmett said.

"It's not that easy," I murmured. I would have to visit my parent's divorce lawyer and have her make a copy. "Anyone up for a trip to Seattle?" I asked.

"I'll go with you," Edward said and I smiled

"Okay. We will go tomorrow then," I said and he smiled and nodded. I got home around 7 and called my mom.

"Hello?" she answered.

"Hey, Mom. It's me," I said.

"Oh, hey sweetie. How are you?' she asked.

"I'm doing well," I told her. "I have a question for you."

"Shoot," she said and I smiled.

"Well...uh...Alice, Rose, Emmett, Jasper and Edward all want me to go on a senior trip with them," I explained.

"Oh that sounds fun," she said.

"Yeah...but the problem is that it is in Mexico," I told her and held my breath for her response.

"Great!" she said and I knew she was on my side. I relaxed.

"Mom, I am 17. You will have to sign that form," I told her.

"Fine. Just as long as you call everyday. Does this mean you are visiting and I finally get to meet Edward?" she asked.

"Sure," I told her. "On one condition."

"And what would that be?"

"Talk to Charlie...?" I asked and she hesitated.

"I really think that you should ask him first," she said and I sighed.

"Fine. I'm calling you later though," I said and hung up. I was happy that my mom was okay with it. Charlie is going to be a tough cookie.

"Hey Dad," I entered the living room where he was watching sports. He turned off the TV.

"What's up Bells?" he asked.

"Nothing really...I have to ask you something," I said.

"Okay," he told me waiting for me to go on.

"Promise you will think through it rationally?" I asked crossing my fingers.

"Sure, Yeah. I promise. What is it?" he asked.

"The 6 of us as in Alice, Jasper, Rose, Emmett, Edward and I want to go to Mexico for a senior trip. Seeing as I am not 18 yet I would need you to sign a legal document. I will call you everyday and let you know where we are at all times. Please, Dad," I said in a begging tone. He looked a little hesitant.

"I don't think that is such a good idea," he said.

"Why not? We will be completely safe. Everyone except me is 18 and I don't think anyone will mess with us with Emmett's muscles around," I babbled nervously. I really wanted to go.

"Why can't you go to California?" he asked.

"Dad, they already arranged everything and want me to tag along. Please, Dad. You don't understand how much I want to go," I said. Esme and Carlise already booked us a suite.

"I just don't want you going out of the country alone. What if I came with you? I promise it will be like I am not even there," he said and I frowned.

"Dad, I am not going to be alone. Just let me do this, please. Mom already said okay," I told him.

"She WHAT? Without even discussing it with me she just told you 'Yes'?" he asked.

"Well yeah...it really isn't a big deal. It is just Rocky Point," I said.

"Not a big deal my ass. Your mother sould have spoken to me about it before making a decision," he said.

"You never talk to her! She trusts me which is why she said 'Yes'." I almost yelled at him.

"Don't talk to me like that," he said.

"Just forget I even asked. I have to have both of you sign the damn form anyway. Just another life experience I will miss out on," I said angerily and then stocked up to my room.

"Watch your language!" he yelled after me. I rolled my eyes and called my mom.

"When are you coming down?" she answered excitedly.

"Never. Charlie said 'No'," I told her.

"Why?" she asked sadly.

"I don't know. Why don't you call and ask him?" I asked.

"Watch your tone with me missy," she said.

"Sorry," I sighed. "I just really want to go and I am pissed that I can't. Why can't I just be 18 already?" I asked retorhically.

"I'll see what I can do," she said.

"Thanks, Mom. I love you," I said even though I knew my father's mind was made up.

"I love you too, sweetheart. Make sure you get the documents just incase though," she said and I smiled sadly. She always had so much hope.

"Will do. Bye," I said and she hung up. I decided I need to get out of this house. I grabbed my wallet, phone and keys and rand down the stairs.

"Where are you going?" Charlie asked like we didn't just have an argument.

"The Cullen's house," I said and opened the door.

"Be back by 10," he said. That has always been my curfew on weekends and since it was summer now weekdays.

"Actually, I might sleep over at Alice's," I said while crossing my fingers behind my back so that I wasn't techniquely lying. About 50% of the time I tell Charlie I am sleeping at Alice's I am usually with Edward.

"Whatever," he said and I smiled and ran out to my car.

I pulled up to the Cullen house and rang the door bell. I tend to show up whenever I want. Edward answered and smiled.

"What are you doing here?" he asked and picked me up into a hug. I gave him a kiss once he set me down.

"Hiding," I told him.

"From...?" he asked while we walked up to his room. I sat on his bed.

"Charlie," I said.

"Why?" he asked.

"He said 'No' to Mexico and he got all pissed that my mom already told me 'Yes'. She is going to try to talk to him," I said while laying back. He sat at his desk chair.

"I'm sorry," he said.

"It is times like this when I wished my parents weren't divorced," I muttered.

"Maybe he will change his mind?" he asked.

"Maybe. My mom got excited because she really wants to meet you and since I have to have her sign it I would have to stop by. How do you feel about going a couple days before to visit her?" I asked.

"Sounds great," he said and then I frowned.

"If my dad says 'Yes'," I said and he walked over to the bed and hovered over me. He kissed my sad expression away and I smiled.

"What if I got my parents to talk to him?" he asked.

"I don't know. I will see how my mom does first. She misses me and would do anything to have me visit," I said.

"Okay," he said and rolled off of me and pulled me into his side. My phone rang. It was my mother.

"Moment of truth," I said and Edward laughed. "Hello?" I answered and put it on speaker phone.

"He said you can visit me," she said happily.

"But?" I asked.

"No Mexico for now," she said and I huffed and got up and started pacing.

"Why not? As far as I know I have been the best kid any parent could ask for. I never ask for anything! Seriously, the one time I really want to do something for myself I can't?" I was so angry. My arms were flying everywhere and Edward was amused by this. I didn't do anything about his amusement because it was actually calming me down a little bit.

"I'm sorry, honey. I did everything I could," she said.

"Why can't he just realize that I am growing up? Mom, my life experiences have been limited and this is something that I really really want," I ranted.

"Alright, calm down! I will try and talk to him again."

"No, it's fine. I'm going to talk to Esme. Maybe she can talk some sense into his damn mind!" I went on with my little rant still.

"Watch your language with me, Missy!" she said.

"I'm a little too angry for that right now," I snapped.

"Whatever. Call me if anything changes. I still expect a visit. That was our deal remember?" she asked.

"Yeah, yeah. Love you," I said and hung up with a huff. I told Edward that I was going to talk to Esme alone. I walked to the kitchen where I knew she would be.

"Hey, Esme," I said still a little angry, but I calmed myself down a bit.

"Hey Bella. How are you?" she asked.

"I'm okay. Could you do me a favor?" I asked.

"Of course."

"Well I realy want to go to Mexico with everyone and my dad won't let me. Seeing as I am 18 I can't go without parent permission. My mom already said it was okay. Do you think you could try to talk to him?" I asked and she hesitated.

"I'll try but no promises."

"Thank you," I said and hugged her.

"Are you staying the night?" she asked and I smiled. She was such an amazing person. She understood reality.

"At Alice's," I said with a wink and she smiled. She already knew that Charlie didn't know where I was and was cool with it.

After talking to Esme I made my way to Edward's room again and grabbed a comfy shirt and basketball shorts from his drawers. He was in the shower so I changed in his room and then got under the covers and stared at the ceiling waiting for him to return.

If my dad didn't say 'Yes' I decided that I wasn't going to speak to him until he apologized. I doubted that would ever happen. I got up after a minute to look at the pictures he had on his wall. I always liked looking at them. There was a new one of just Edward and I. I was wearing sunglasses and he was tickling me from behind. We were both laughing. I smiled at the memory. There was one with his family and then one with all 6 of us. I heard the bathroom door open and he walked out with only a long pair of pj pants on. My mind went blank at his beautiful body.

"Are you trying to kill me?" I asked and he rolled his eyes.

"Why would I want to do that?" he asked.

"To find yourself a beautiful girlfriend," I said and he frowned at me while putting his arms around my waist.

"What if I told you I already had one?" he teased.

"I knew you were cheating," I said with a smile.

"Your very funny," he said and I nodded and then went up to kiss him. Edward and I haven't had sex yet. He doesn't pressure me, and he knows I will tell him when I am ready. I closed my eyes as he leaned his forhead on mine.

"I love you," I whispered and he smiled.

"You are going to be the death of me someday," he responded and I laughed and then pulled away from him. "Nice clothes by the way," he said and I smiled while making my way over to my side of the bed.

"Thanks. Some guy lets me use them," I said and he laughed lightly while joining me.

"Some guy, huh?" he said and I laughed and snuggled into his arms and then groaned remembering something.

"What?" Edward asked.

"I forgot to tell Alice I am at her house tonight if Charlie calls. What time is it?" I asked while looking at the clock. It read 11.

"Shit! He probably called," I said and then ran to my phone to call Alice. I forgot it was on speaker until she answered.

"So you're at Edward's?" she answered and I sighed.

"Did he call?" I asked.

"Told him you were in the shower," she said and I sighed relieved.

"Thank you! I owe you one! Sorry for not giving you a heads up," I said.

"Your just lucky my mom didn't answer. You're going to get caught one of these days."

"Yeah, well I will be 18 in 2 months," I told her.

"Speaking of that...are you going to Mexico?" she asked.

"Don't get me started," I said.

"That bad, huh?"

"Worse. I will call you tomorrow," I said and she said 'Bye' and hung up.

I made my way over to Edward again and then fell asleep in his loving arms.