Aw don't you guys just hate me for waiting so long to update? Yeah well I am sorry but I have been sick for three weeks and this chapter was a bitch to write and I'm not sure If I like how it turned out… you decide... Anyhow thanks for the reviews. Oh and Jacqui Ann your cameo will be in the next chapter! :] im excited… So yeah! Here we go!

Party over here, party over there.

The rest of the week passed in about the same fashion you could say. Alice would come over in the morning and help me get ready, but I was starting to get the hang of most of it. At school I would hang out with Alice, Rosalie, Emmett, Jasper, and… Edward. Wow Edward. He and I had gotten a lot closer in the little time we had. He was really starting to become a great friend, Friend, that's it. We would hang out at lunch and talk in class. And at night we would talk on the phone or text.

After school we would go to basketball practice and the team was really shaping up well. Except for the few times we had to deal with Lauren's bitchy attitude but Rosalie knew how to tame her. You did not want to mess with Rose.

Alice and Jasper were joined at the hip. Thick as thieves and all that. Anyone watching them would think that they were a couple and really they were but it wasn't official. Their first official date was on Saturday. Jasper was really nervous when he asked her, Alice told me. They are awfully cute.

Emmett and Rosalie were getting along very nicely. But Rose seemed to be playing hard to get. Or something. I knew Emmett though, and when he wanted something he wouldn't give up easily. If he gave up at all.

Edward was really getting a lot of female attention but seemed to be ignoring it whenever I was around, and when I wasn't around too for that matter. Rosalie had told me that at their old school Edward had been quite the ladies man but ever since he came here he has been ignoring all the girls. She said that while giving me a knowing look. What did she know?

All in all the week was fine and I was happy. And though I would never admit to Alice or any other person on the planet, I was a little excited to go to Edward's party on Friday. I was mostly nervous.

On Friday after school Alice and I went over to my house to pick up some of my stuff so we could get ready at her house. Alice's house was a white two story house. It was more like a miniature mansion. But not that mini. Her mother's car was parked in the driveway and I could see Alice's eyes bright up at the sight of it. She really loved her parents and really hated when they were gone but wouldn't let anyone know that.

We walked in the front door and were immediately greeted by her mother, Susan Brandon. Susan was the same height as Alice and was a bit pixie-like just like Alice but the difference was Susan had blonde hair. Alice got the black hair from her dad.

"Hey girls! How are you?" Susan said while pulling us both into hugs. I smiled wider when I saw Alice's infectious smile.

"Hi Mom! Are you going to be home tonight?" Alice asked with a hopeful look in her eyes. Please say yes.

Susan looked as just as excited as Alice gets. "Yes. Actually, I was going to tell you something, your dad is going to Chicago for two weeks and I decided to let him go and stay here with you." She looked like she would actually burst with excitement.

Alice let out a high pitched squeal and gave her mom a hug. Alice was truly happy to have her mom home for two whole weeks.

"Oh! We are going to a party tonight mom! Do you think you can help Bella get ready? You know I get my stylish ways from you!" she asked with a puppy dog pout that no one could resist.

One look at Susan and you could tell that Alice's statement was true. She was had a sophisticated yet trendy smile, but she was not one of those moms that tried to look just like her daughter. No, she had a mature style.

"Of course dear, lets go start now," Susan said with a bright smile, "but let me go get some snacks for you guys first I will meet you up there." She started walking towards the kitchen.

Alice and I went upstairs to her room and set down our stuff. Alice had a gigantic room that had its own bathroom and was at least two and a half sizes bigger than mine. Alice started warming up a curling iron and a flat iron and had a look on her face and I could tell she was deep in thought while staring at the curling iron. I laughed at her and that seemed to break her reverie. She looked at me and her eyes looked confused for a moment then she broke into giggles, "Sorry I was trying to think about what to do with your hair." Alice said between her giggles.

I sighed. I was getting better at not complaining about Alice playing dress up with me because I did like to look good and was not so good at doing at myself but it was a time consuming process. "What did you have on her mind?" I asked her.

"Well my Amiga I was thinking that I would do loose curls for your hair. Do you like the sound of that?" she asked and looking the other way towards my bag of clothes I brought with me while awaiting my answer.

"That sounds perfect, thanks." I said while looking through her makeup drawer, picking up random tubes, reading them, then putting them back.

"Well actually I think my mom will do your hair, I still have to pick out your outfit." She mumbled while going through the options I had in my bag.

I nodded, and then heard her mom come through the door carrying a tray of chips and sandwiches and some glasses of lemonade. Susan set it down on the table and asked Alice what she wanted her to do. Alice proceeded to tell her what she wanted my hair to look like and Susan was a nodding with an understanding look.

Susan started immediately started on my hair while laughing and chatting with us. We had some music on in the background. Susan was done with my hair fairly quickly and started on makeup telling Alice she knew exactly what to do and Alice trusted her.

We ate the sandwiches and chips quickly. Susan finished my makeup after a while but told me not to look in the mirror yet. Alice was telling her mom all about Jasper and her mom was just as happy as I was for Alice. Alice said that Jasper was going to be at the party.

I was trying not think of the party, every time I did my stomach would do back flips and cartwheels. I admit it was mostly because Edward was there; okay it was because of Edward. I mean I didn't know what to expect there.

Alice straightened her hair and made her it look more perfect than usual. She had her makeup done and was searching through her closet and laying out options.

"Here Bella, your dress is hanging on the back of that chair." Alice said when she saw that her mother was done with my makeup. I got up walked over to the chair and saw a very cute midnight blue short dress. I went to the bathroom and pit it on careful not to look in the mirror for fear of losing the "effect". I stepped out and Alice and her mom were sitting on the bed talking and looked over at me. They squealed at the same time jumping up and started talking at the same time.

"Oh Bella, you look terrific! Really that color is stunning on you." Susan said with a magnificent smile.

"Wow, Edward is going to flip when he sees you tonight! You look amazing." Alice said admiring my hair and makeup. I blushed at her comment.

"Oh, who is Edward?" Susan said with a curious look on her pretty face. I blushed even deeper at her questioning gaze as it traveled from Alice to me and back and forth.

"Just a boy who seems to find Bella oh so irresistible!" Alice said with a wink at her mother.

Susan laughed and turned me around to face the full length mirror. "Okay honey look at yourself!"

I looked very pretty if I do say so myself. My hair was in loose curls and my makeup was a bit smoky.

"And I also have the best shoes for you to wear." Alice chimed in holding out a pair of white heels. I grabbed them and sucked in a huge breath, I would just tough it out tonight.

Soon enough we were on our way to the party and Alice had the radio blasting and was smiling brightly. My nerves were still there but my mind was throwing itself a few compliments to ease my butterflies.

When we pulled onto Edward's street the cars were parked everywhere. "Looks like we are going to have to walk from here Bells." Alice noted as she parked the car.

We got out and started walking. I was walking very carefully because of my heels and because I didn't feel like falling down and scraping my knees before we even got to the party. We could already hear the music and the people from all the way down the street. Dang this party must be a good one. I thought to myself.

When we walked in the front door we were greeted by a loud tall guy who immediately told us where the drinks were. He looked as if he had one too many drinks. Alice and I giggled and nodded a thank you to him.

"Let's go get some drinks Bella!" Alice shouted over the music. I followed her through the living room into the kitchen where the drinks were at. After we got our drinks we walked into the room where the music was coming from and saw a group of kids dancing to a fast paced hip hop song. I was shocked to see Emmett and Rose getting down in the middle. I turned to look at Alice to see if she saw the same thing and by the look of humor on her face she had. We both started snickering.

I was still grinning when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I spun around to be met by stunning green eyes. I smiled despite myself and he returned my smile with his crooked one, "Hey thought you weren't going to make it, but I am so glad you did." Edward said, making my heart skip a beat.

I regained my composure, "Yeah I mean I wouldn't miss it for the world Edward." I promised as I took a big gulp of my liquid confidence. I looked toward the staircase to see a couple stumbling up the stairs while holding onto one another. I hope they don't find Edward's room that would be just disgusting for him, I thought to myself.

I turned back to Edward and he was still staring at me, making me blush. He leaned down closer to my ear so he didn't have to shout so much. "Would you like to dance with me Bella?" He asked sweetly.

I wasn't sure whether or not dancing was a good idea but I couldn't deny him when he looked at me that way so I just nodded. He grabbed my hand wrist and pulled me gently to the dance floor. I spun around so that my back was against his chest. Lil John's "Get Low" came on and I was starting to really feel the music.

I was moving my hips in a circular motion to the beat and grinding up against Edward. His hands were on my hips at first but as the song went on and the dance got more intense they started to move up to my stomach and slowly down my thighs. As the song ended we stopped dancing but my back was still to him and his arms were on my hips causing a shiver to go through my body.

I felt his lips at my ear and he whispered, "Wow. Bella, you're a great dancer."

My whole face became inflamed as he said that. I had never dance like that with a guy before, scratch that I had never danced like that with anyone before.

Edward spun me around and smiled down at me, "Want to go outside and talk?" he asked me.

"Uh yeah… just let me go get another drink, you want one?" I asked him politely.

He shook his head and then told me where to meet him afterwards. I walked back into the kitchen concentrating on where to put my feet. I walked around to the counter to where the drinks were and caught a glimpse of Jessica Stanley trying to chat up Jasper across the room. Jasper looked uncomfortable to say the least. Alice came waltzing up and said something to Jessica to make her cower away back to where Lauren was. I laughed internally and began walking outside to where Edward told me to meet him.

Edward's backyard was very beautiful. There were lots of trees and flowers everywhere. The Garden of Eden came to mind a lot when I was looking around.

Edward was waiting on a swinging bench and had a slight smile on his beautiful face. But there was something in his eyes; it was almost as if he thought he was just waiting for me to run away from him or something. No way am I going anywhere mister. I smiled brightly in encouragement as I sat down. The intensity of his stare made me very glad I sat down at that moment.

We sat there for a while just appreciating the semi quiet and the true beauty of the garden. I spoke softly, "This is really amazing Edward. You must have great gardeners."

He chuckled lightly and shook his head, "Nope my mother loves to garden she does this. We just have the gardener mow the lawn."

I was shocked to say the least so all I could manage was an "Oh."

Edward looked like he was debating himself and then he turned to me and took a deep breath, "Bella I know that we got off on the wrong foot but I know that you're greatest girl I have ever met, not to mention the most beautiful. You are stunning, and you are not like any other girl, you keep me on my toes. I just can't help it Bella. I am falling for you..."

The whole time he was talking my heart was beating at super speed and I completely stopped breathing, Edward seemed to notice because he said in a panicked tone, "Bella. Breathe."

I took a deep breath; did he really just say that to me? I asked myself. I looked into his eyes and I have never seen a guy look that vulnerable than Edward did at that moment. "Edward, I uh just…" I stammered as I stared at him. And then I lost it I attacked him with my lips.

I pressed myself close to his chest, he seemed confused at first and then just as eager as I was. His hands went into my brown curls and pulled me even closer to him. Our lips worked hungrily against each other and his tongue slipped out and licked my bottom lip begging for entrance, which I gladly gave. A small moan escaped me when our tongues met and battled for dominance.

My mind started to catch up with what I was doing. Oh shit. I jumped away from him and blushed. "I'm sorry." I mumbled in a whisper and got up and ran to the back door, tripping a few times, the whole time hearing Edward calling my name. I could feel hot tears rolling down my face.

I started searching for Alice and soon found her on a couch with Jasper. She looked up when stood in front of her. Alice jumped up quickly, "Honey what's wrong?"

I sniffed, "Can we go home please? I am sorry for ruining your time."

"Oh shoot I have had a few drinks um…" she went off into her thinking mode which was probably a little more difficult now that the alcohol was affecting her brain.

Jasper got up and grabbed Alice's hand, "Don't worry, we can take Bella home in my car and we will come back here after okay?" he asked al the while looking down at her sweetly.

Alice and I nodded at the same time but Alice did with a goofy grin on her face. We maneuvered our way out of the party and walked to Jasper's black Toyota Corolla. I got in the backseat and rested my head against the window, "Thanks Jasper" I whispered. He looked back and gave me a smile, "No problem Bella."

Alice told Jasper how to get to my house and soon we were pulling up to the driveway. As I was getting out I said thank you again to Jasper and Alice walked me to my door. She hugged me tightly and I hugged her back realizing how much I needed a hug. "Whatever happened Bella I'm sorry, do you want me to stay with you?"

I shook my head, no need to ruin her time as well, "No Alice go have fun please but I will call you tomorrow." I smiled weakly at her.

She nodded "Okay then, I love you lots." she said as I opened the front door.

"Love you too sister. Now go have fun" I waved at her as she walked to the car.

I closed the door behind me. All the lights were off except a stove light in the kitchen so I walked upstairs to take a shower. I sat in the shower for about thirty minutes when the water started to get cold. I shivered when I stepped out and ran a brush through my hair.

When I got into my room I quickly changed into my big sweatpants and sweatshirt and just sat on the edge of my bed. Tonight I had kissed Edward. And you also ran away. A voice in my head said. I ran away because I was scared I have never been so interested in a boy before and the intensity of this crush scared me more than anything.

I ran a hand through my wet hair when I heard a tap on my window.

OH shoot! My first cliffhanger! I feel bad for doing that! Anyway, Review please I need encouragement! I love to hear from you guys! Oh if im forgetting anything please ask because I feel like I am… anyway! Review! Love you guys!