for you its never enough

8/14/2019 For You Its Never Enough

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Disclaimer: I DONT OWN TWILGHT. Stephanie Meyer does. Good for her.

BPOV

Beep. Beep. Beep.

I rolled onto my side, and quickly turned off my alarm clock. I knew Charlie was awake, but maybe ifhe didnt hear me, he wouldnt make me train as long.

Considering it was only four in the morning, I tip toed to my shower, and climbed in. A five minuteshower wasnt long, but it relieved me of last nights tension in my shoulders. Plus it was time I couldsooth my ankle. During last nights dance training, I did a grandee leap across the studio, and turned

my foot sideways when I landed, resulting in a nasty sprain.

Charlie didnt care. He wanted me to be as good as Rene, who incidentally isnt even in my life. Whenshe left, he saw me as the only thing left of her. He pushed me as hard as he could, hoping to recreate

Rene.

I love dance, though. Its the only time in my life Im graceful. I just wish I could do it with a little lessenthusiasm. If I wasnt at school, I was dancing.

From 4:30 until 7:00 AM, I danced. From 7:30 to 2:30, I was at school. 3:00 until 9:00, I danced.9:00 and after was my time to do homework and tend to my wounds. Not only did I have bumps and

bruises from dancing, but if I wasnt good enough, Charlie came after me.

I remember the first time I didnt place in a competition. Charlie took me home, only to beat me. Eachbruise and cut couldve occurred from me falling, so Charlie never worried about being caught. Also,

hes the chief of police, so I wouldnt be able to say anything anyway.

I got out of the shower, and pulled my hair into a tight bun. I grabbed my dance bag, and put on apair of jeans and a long sleeve shirt. I wrapped my ankle in an Ace bandage, and put on my shoes. Iran down the stairs (Id become very good at running while hurt), and saw Charlie in the kitchen. He

was sipping a coffee, reading the paper. I went to cabinet and grabbed a granola bar.

Where are you going?Shit. I turned around to face Charlie.

To the dance studio so I can squeeze in more hours. He smiled a sick, masochistic smile.

Good. I assume youre ready for next Fridays performance?Right, the performance next Friday. I

completely forgot.Luckily its only to exhibit our dances, not a competition.I am. He nodded, and I ran to the door.

I didnt have a car, so I limped to the studio. My ankle was going to swell up again soon. I could tell.At least Charlie didnt see this. He hates when I limp. It just makes him angrier. I made my way downthe road until I reached the studio. Only one person was there now, but she knew I was coming. Betsy

was my favourite dance teacher, and coincidentally, the owner of the studio.

I walked into the studio and saw Betsy in her office.

Hi Betsy. She smiled. I continued down the hallway until I reached Studio 3. It was my standardmorning room. It was the large, stage-sized room, with mirrors lining every wall. It was used for

practicing before performances. I took my I-pod out of my dance bag and popped it into the radio.

While my songs started up, I changed into my dance gear. In the mornings it was simple, a sports braand cheer shorts. The afternoons were hard. I had to hide my bruises from everyone. I looked in the

mirrors at how bad they were today. After I fell last night, Charlie used me as a punching bag. I had alarge bruise on my shoulder and a lump on my shin, from where he kicked me.

I forgot about them for the time being, and went to practicing my dance routines for the show.

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I hopped to school as quickly as I could. I went from dance straight to school. This morning I was alittle late. I hobbled into the office and walked up to the attendance clerk. She smiled warmly at me.

Hi Bella. I see youre late for school. I nodded.


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Can I have a pass please? This morning I tripped down my driveway, so I was late getting here. Ipointed to my leg. Okay, so it was a lie, but if she called home, Charlie would have a cow. She

scowled.

Alright dear, but this is the last time. I nodded gratefully. Listen sweetheart, weve got some newstudents, and since youre already here, could you point them in the right direction for their classes? I

can extend your pass by fifteen minutes. I nodded. It was the least I could do for her. She smiled,

and walked away from the counter. I sat down to check my ankle, and saw it was swollen.Great. I muttered.

Whats wrong? I looked up to see six, beautiful faces. There were three girls, a short girl with short,spiky, dark hair, a tall girl with long, wavy, blonde hair, and a girl with short, curly strawberry blondehair. Attached to each of their arms was an equally beautiful boy. With the short girl, there was a tall,lanky boy with wavy blonde hair, with the tall girl, there was a very muscular, dark haired boy, and

with the strawberry blonde, there was a tall boy with bronze, messy hair.

I didnt know who spoke to me until the small girl spoke again.

Are you okay? I nodded.

Yeah. I just tripped this morning. She nodded and stepped forward.

Im Alice. I smiled.

Bella. She nodded.These are my siblings, Rosalie, Jasper, Emmet, and Edward, and this is Edwards girlfriend Tanya.

She named them all. I was a little confused. If theyre all related, then why are they together?

Were all adopted. The blonde boy, Jasper, said, almost as if sensing my confusion. I nodded again.

So do you need any help finding your classes? I needed to get to class as soon as possible. Alicesmiled.

Would you mind telling us where our first classes are? Im sure we can figure it out from there. Inodded. I checked their schedules. Emmet, Jasper and Rosalie were seniors, while Alice, Edward and

Tanya were juniors like me.

Edward and Tanya had their first class together, so I told them where it was and they left. Alice hadher first class with me, so that was covered. Luckily, Emmet, Jasper and Rosalie had their first class

together, so I didnt have to tour for them so much.

After I told them where their classes were, I headed off with Alice to English. She asked me questionsabout my life, which I wasnt really comfortable answering. No one at school knew I danced, and Id

like to keep it that way. When we reached the door for English, she stopped me short.

Would you mind if we sat with you at lunch? I mean I know its sudden, but we dont know anyoneelse. I hesitated. I didnt want to hurt this girls feelings, but I remembered what Charlie said. No

friends, Isabella. Friends will hurt your potential. I shuttered.

Im actually not going to be in the cafeteria today. Ive got some work to make up. Sorry. Shenodded.

Its okay. I understand. We walked into English then.

I headed up to the teacher and handed her my pass.

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School was uneventful. Luckily, Alice didnt try to talk to me again after English. After school, I set mystuff down on a railing, so I could rewrap my ankle. It was really hurting. Maybe I could ask Betsy for

Tylenol.

I finished rewrapping my ankle pretty quickly, and went to grab my stuff.

Hi. I jumped and dropped my things. I turned to see Alice. I sighed.

Hey. I bent down to pick up my stuff. She helped me pick everything up.

So, I was wondering if you wanted to hang out today. Once again, she wanted to be friends.


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Im busy most days after school, so I cant really. Also, Im not sure if you would want to hang outwith me. I dont think one student here knows who I am. She smiled.

I dont care about that. Anyway, are you busy on the weekends? I nodded.

Ive got a hectic life. Its not really easy for me to do anything outside of school. She smiled sadly.

Thats too bad. I guess Ill see you around, right? I nodded. She walked back to the parking lot, as Iturned to walk to the dance studio.

APOV

Once again, a new town and a new high school. It was 7:00 in the morning when we all got back fromhunting, or maybe I should say most of us got back from hunting. Edward was (of course) off with hisgirlfriend, Tanya. She didnt like to hunt with us. We beat Edward and Tanya home (they were probablymaking out somewhere in the forest), when I had a vision. It was of a very pretty girl with dark hair,

dancing on a stage. I didnt know who she was, so I let it be.

When Edward and Tanya got back, we drove off to school. We received our schedules and theattendance lady told us she would get someone to show us around.

I had another vision then. It was of the same girl, but now she was standing in our home, laughingwith Edward. I looked over at him, confused. He looked back at me like I was crazy.

Its not my fault. I cant control the visions! And apparently you have some part in this. My family

watched our quick discussion, when the women came back and lead us to our guide.Surprisingly, it was the girl from my visions. I looked back at Edward. He shrugged.

She was checking her ankle when we walked up. It looked swollen.

Great. She muttered.

Whats wrong? She looked up when she saw us. She didnt say anything for a couple of seconds.Are you okay? Looked back at me and nodded.

Yeah, I just tripped this morning. I smiled.

Im Alice.

Bella. She responded. I nodded and introduced the rest of my family and Tanya. She mustve beenconfused because Jasper told her we were all adopted. I wouldve been confused if I saw multiplesiblings holding hands. So do you need any help finding your classes? She asked. I thought this

would be a good time to make friends with her, considering she was going to play a role in our lives.Edward growled low enough for her not to hear. Whatever Edward. You know itll happen at some

point.

Would you mind telling us where our first classes are? Im sure we can figure it out from there. Shenodded, and let us know where our classes were. I had English with her first period, so I walked withher. She was limping, but I think it was just from her trip this morning. I asked her questions about

herself, which she seemed hesitant to answer.

When we got to the class, I stopped her outside the door.

Would you mind if we sat with you at lunch? I mean I know its sudden, but we dont know anyoneelse. She didnt answer at first.

Im actually not going to be in the cafeteria today. Ive got some work to make up. Sorry. I nodded.

Its okay. I understand. We walked into our English class then.

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I walked into Spanish class, and sat down next to Edward. It was luckily in alphabetical order. I wentstraight to business.

So have you talked to Bella yet? He groaned.

Alice, I think youve got your visions messed up. Im with Tanya, remember? I rolled my eyes.

Edward, we all knew that you and Tanya were going to be over with soon anyway. Why not end it now

because youve got a great girl coming? He growled.


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Alice, leave Tanya out of this. I sighed. There was no getting through to him.

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When school ended, I wanted to find Bella to see if she wanted to do something. Edward didnt knowmy plan, which is good, because he wouldve killed me if he knew. I followed her scent out to the front

of the school. She was picking up her backpack.

Hi. She jumped and dropped her bag. She turned around and sighed.

Hey. I helped her pick up her things.

So, I was wondering if you wanted to hang out today.Why not get straight to the point?

Im busy most days after school, so I cant really. Also, Im not sure if you would want to hang outwith me. I dont think one student here knows who I am. I smiled.

I dont care about that. Anyway, are you busy on the weekends? She nodded.

Ive got a hectic life. Its not really easy for me to do anything outside of school. I smiled sadly. This

wasnt going to be easy.

Thats too bad. I guess Ill see you around, right? She nodded, and I headed back to the parking lot.When I got to Roses car, Edward was glaring at me. He walked up to me.

Can we talk? I rolled my eyes and nodded. We walked far enough away that our siblings couldnt

hear us.So whats up?

You know whats up. I told you to stop with the girl, and yet you dont relent. Stop trying to force herinto my life. Okay? I nodded. Ive never seen him so mad. I turned and headed back to Roses car.

Jasper of course knew something was wrong, but I shrugged it off and got in the car. I had a plan, butcouldnt think it out with Edward nearby.

BPOV

Dance practice today was great. My costumes arrived, so I was finally able to place each dance withtheir outfits. The performance next Friday had multiple elements. For some it was a couple of dances,but for me, it was three categories. One was two songs from a movie, another was three songs by a

certain artist, and the last was a modern dance to any music.

For my movie, I was choosing Footloose. It was always a favourite movie of mine, and the upbeat

tempo would excuse me from my free choice song. For the song Footloose, I was going to wear blueleggings, with a magenta leotard, matching leg warmers, and a large, off the shoulder t-shirt. For mysecond song, Holding Out for a Hero (by Bonnie Tyler), I was wearing a short, gold dress (because of

all of my leaps), with fringe on the bottom of it.

My chosen Artist was Michael Jackson. I chose the songs Black or White (where I was wearing a blacksports bra under a loose white t-shirt with black shorts), Will You Be There (where I was wearing a

chiffon, white dress to my knees), and Can You Feel It (where I was wearing a red, shimmeringdress).

Now my free choice is what scared me a little. I was hoping Charlie would find no meaning behind mychoice, even though it was there. For my free choice, I was wearing a black leotard, with black tights.The song I was dancing to was Face Down by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. I was just praying I didntruin the routine by hurting myself halfway through. It was my most difficult routine Ive ever done.

Like usual, I spent the rest of the day dancing. I didnt want to ruin my costumes, so I didnt wearthem.

When I got home at 9:00, I carried all of my bags upstairs, and set them in my closet. After I ate aquick dinner, I went upstairs to finish my homework. Luckily, tonight I was done by ten, so I was able

to get to sleep early.

APOV

When we got back to our home, Tanya took Edward off somewhere, so I could finally hash out myplan.


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What happened at school with Edward? I looked over at Jasper.

Well I had these two visions about Bella, but they were before we met her. One of them was involvingEdward. He got angry because I was trying to set him up with her, so thats what he was talking to me

about. Ive got a plan though. He looked skeptically at me. I explained my other vision to him.

So whats your plan?

Rose and I go to the only dance studio in Forks, and become students. At some point therell be arecital, and Edward will see her dance. Shes really good too. Im sure itll change his mind. Jasper

smiled.

Howll you get Rose to do it?

Short dresses and people cheering for her? Why wouldnt she do it? He laughed.

Good point. I went in search of Rose, and found her in the garage, working on her car.

So Rose, I was thinking of becoming a dancer while we live here. Itll make things better. You wannajoin with me? She looked at me skeptically before she answered.

Sure. When are we joining?

Tomorrow? She nodded. I squealed.

Thisll be so much fun, Rose! Think about the costumes! She chuckled.

Alright, alright. Go tell Jazz about how excited you are. Im busy here. I nodded and headed backinto the house. Jazz looked up at me and I buffed my nails on my shirt.

Piece of cake. He smiled and pulled me onto his lap. Tomorrow was going to be a good day.

BPOV

Once again, I woke up at 4:00 only to go to the dance studio. School was also quite tedious, but I wasalso excited to get back to the studio and practice my dances all the way through in costume. Betsy

said Id be sharing Studio 3 with two other girls who were quite good (even though they just started).

When I got back to the studio, I went to see Betsy. I knocked on her door.

Come in. I heard from inside. I opened the door, and stood in the doorway.

Hi Betsy. I just wanted to talk to you about the two girls wholl be in Studio 3 today? She smiled.

Perfect timing. Id like you to meet them. She gestured to the two girls sitting in the chairs acrossfrom her. I looked up to see no one other than Alice and Rosalie Cullen. Shit. I smiled slightly. Bella

Id like you to meet Alice and Rosalie. Theyll be the two youll be sharing Studio 3 with until the recitalnext Friday. I nodded. So anyway, Im hoping you can each perform for each other and comment. Iknow Bella, that youre using two of these songs for your next competition, so you can get feedback

on those. I nodded. I really didnt want to have them sharing the room with me, but Id have to deal.So you three can go any time you want.

I walked out of the room, and headed to the lockers. I grabbed my dance bag, and headed for thebathrooms to change. The bruise my shoulder was fading quickly and my shin was back to its normal

size.At least I wouldnt have to wear lots of clothes to cover the bruises. I put on my leotard andshorts, and wrapped my ankle in a thicker cloth. I had to go full out today, and if my ankle wasntwrapped properly, I could really hurt it. I pulled on a big t-shirt, so I wouldnt have to have people

seeing my body. I was really self conscious.

I left the bathroom, and headed to Studio 3. Alice and Rosalie were sitting in the corner, quietlyconversing. They looked up when I walked in. Alice skipped up to me.

Hi Bella. I guess I wasnt kidding when I said Id see you around. I smiled.

Yeah. So I have to stretch really quickly, so just let me know whenever youre ready. She smiled,and went to talk to Rosalie. I quickly stretched out my legs, and arms. I didnt want to pull any

muscles and have to deal with that later.

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So Bella, we dont really have any dances planned yet, so would you like to run through yours forus? I nodded.

Sure.At least Id be able to fit in a lot of practice. I grabbed my CD with the music in order, andwent to the radio.

Arent you going to put on your costumes? I hesitated. Costumes meant I had to change in front ofthem.

Ill just put them on over my leotard. Alice smiled again. I had a feeling Alice was really into fashion.Ill do the first and last song in this, though, because its a leotard, so its hard to change into

quickly. She nodded and I went to turn on the radio.

After I finished my dance to Footloose, Alice and Rosalie clapped.

That was really good, Bella. Youll do great during the performances. I nodded. I was hoping she wasright. It was always hard for me to tell with Charlie. He always said I needed to be better. I continuedon through my dances, and got to my last Michael Jackson song, when I did an Italian fouette, and

went on point on my bad ankle. I tripped and fell to the ground. Alice rushed up to me.

Oh my gosh, Bella! Are you okay? I nodded and stood, but without weight on my bad ankle.

Im fine. Just the ankle I tripped on the other day. She seemed skeptical, but accepted the answer. Iwasnt able to do my final dance, which disappointed me, but I accepted it.

I sat down against the front mirrors, and watched as both Alice and Rosalie practiced what theyplanned on doing at the performance. They were both amazing. So fluid and graceful. Something Id

always wanted. Charlie would be upset if he knew they were better than me. Id definitely get abeating for that. Rene was the best, so I had to be too. Luckily, Alice and Rosalie left at four, so I was

able to work my ankle, and rehearse the dances again multiple times. I went home that night,unsatisfied with myself. All of these injuries were affecting my performance. Id never win if I suffered

from one more dislocated shoulder, or sprained ankle.

I didnt have any homework due tomorrow, so I laid down in bed, and fell asleep by 9:30.

APOV

I was giddy for the rest of the day, but made sure my thoughts were far away from Bella. Jasper knewto do the same.

I called the studio while Edward wasnt home, and arranged to share a studio with another girl (who I

already knew to be Bella), and practice for the recital next Friday from 3:00 to 4:00. I spent the restof the day conversing with Jazz.

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The next school day went quite well. Edward didnt get mad at me once, and I didnt have to block mythoughts that frequently. After school, Rose and I said we were going to join a dance studio.

We left in her car, and pulled up to the studio. It definitely smelled a lot like Bella. Rose followed meup to the front office.

Hi there. Im Alice Cullen. I called last night about joining the studio? She smiled and stood up.

Yes. I believe I talked to you. Im Betsy Moss. Have a seat. We sat down in the two chairs acrossfrom her. So the girl youll be sharing with should be here in a couple of minutes. She spends most of

her time here, so I dont think shell be that late.

We talked a little bit and then I heard Bella walk up. She knocked on the door.

Come in. Betsy said. Bella walked in, exuberant and glowing.

Hi Betsy. I just wanted to talk to you about the two girls wholl be in Studio 3 today? She seemed sohappy. It was so different than at school.

Perfect timing. Id like you to meet them. Betsy gestured to us, and Bella followed her hand. Whenshe saw us, her happiness disappeared. So much for acting different than at school. She smiled a little

and listened to Betsy. Betsy said we were to watch each others routines, and we were to critique.

Bella quickly left the room.


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Its so odd. Betsy mused. Shes never that quiet. We smiled and headed to Studio 3. We hadalready changed into some dance clothes before we got to the dance studio. Rose and I sat down near

the windows.

So thisll be fun. I said. Rose smiled.

Yeah. Its nice to do something separate from the guys. And Tanya. I laughed.

Just dont let Edward know you think that. She smiled.

Yeah. Hes so protective of her. I have no idea why. We chatted a little more, and Bella walked in. Iskipped up to her.

Hi Bella. I guess I wasnt kidding when I said Id see you around. She smiled.

Yeah. So I have to stretch really quickly, so just let me know whenever youre ready. I smiled, andwent back to talk to Rosalie. When I saw Bella was done stretching I went back up to her. She looked

up at me warily.

So Bella, we dont really have any dances planned yet, so would you like to run through yours forus? She nodded.

Sure. She grabbed a CD, and went to the radio.

Arent you going to put on your costumes? She hesitated.

Ill just put them on over my leotard. I smiled. I really wanted to see her costumes. Ill do the firstand last song in this, though, because its a leotard, so its hard to change into quickly. I nodded and

went and sat with Rose while Bella got ready.

After she finished her first dance, Rose and I clapped.

That was really good, Bella. Youll do great during the performances. She nodded. I dont think shethought she was good. She was really an incredible dancer, though. She continued to dance, but

during her second to last song, she went on point to do some sort of turn, and crumpled to the floor. Iran up to her.

Oh my gosh, Bella! Are you okay?I shouldve seen this. She nodded.

Im fine. Just the ankle I tripped on the other day. I didnt really believe her. This seemed to bepretty bad.

She sat out for the rest of the hour Rose and I were there, while we planned out a dance for each of

us to do separately at the show.

We said our goodbyes, and headed back to our home.

I found Jasper right away and started to pull him to the door.

Everyone, were going shopping. Well be back later. Jasper grumbled and I heard some people saygoodbye. I hopped into my silver Saleen S7 (A/N: This is without NM, so I gave Alice an

awesome car), with Jasper in the passenger seat.

Do we really have to go shopping? I held my finger up to him and sped off down the road.

When we were far enough away, I said, I wanted to tell you about Bella. And yes were goingshopping. I need a costume and dance shoes for my recital next week. He smiled and waited out the

ride. We got to the mall in Seattle in record time, and I pulled Jasper into one of the dance stores.

So what happened that makes you so happy? Jasper was looking through clothes with me.

Well, Bellas better than I thought. I think that Edward will definitelydump Tanya for her. He rolledhis eyes. My only problem is that she when she hurts herself; it seems to be pretty bad. He furrowed

his brow.

What do you mean?

Well you remember when we first met her how she tripped down her driveway? He nodded.

Well today, she fell because of that ankle. It was wrapped up in some pretty thick gauze too.

Maybe shes really clumsy? I shrugged.


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I dont know. If I didnt want Edward to see her so badly, Id probably make her go to Carlisle to gether checked out. Jasper chuckled.

We spent the next hour picking out clothes. I didnt buy Rosalie an outfit simply because I wanted tocome back with her to buy more clothes. I bought a dark green flapper inspired dress and tan

character shoes. Jazz and I went up to the register. She was probably 18, and had tight dancerclothes on.

Is this all? She was looking at Jasper. I got so sick of these people. Jasper sensed my mood andchuckled.

I dont know. Alice is this all you want? He wrapped his arm around my waist.

Yes, Jazzy. He smiled and nodded at the cashier. She looked disgruntled. When we got out of thestore Jasper and I had a good laugh.

Just be glad you couldnt read her emotions. I made a face.

That mustve been harsh. He nodded and grimaced. I drove home slowly (for me), and made it backhome by 9:00.

BPOV

My routine for the next few days was normal. Alice and Rosalie would come to Studio 3 each day foran hour, but other than that, I was left to my own beings. Luckily, Charlie didnt find any reasons to

hurt me. Maybe thats because I was walking normally. The only problem was my ankle was gettingworse.

It was Saturday today, and while I was practicing my dance for Face Down, my ankle made a horriblepopping noise. I was pretty sure it was broken. I tried to turn my ankle in a circle, but I couldntwithout excruciating pain. I got up and pulled on my jeans and zipped up my sweatshirt over my

sports bra, so I wouldnt have to walk into the hospital half naked. Charlie had already set it up so Icould go to the hospital and pick up any braces or ace bandages I needed. I stuffed my dance bag in

my locker, and loosely pulled my sneaker over my bandage.

I hobbled to the hospital and went up to the receptionist. They all knew me by now.

Ah, Bella. What is it this time?

Hi Shirley. I just need to pick up an ankle brace. She smiled.

Ill have our new doctor check it out for you, and Im sure hell give you one. I smiled and sat down

in one of their chairs. Shirley looked up at me after a couple of minutes. You can go to room 213. Dr.Cullen will be there. I nodded and realized who Dr. Cullen was. Does god really hate me this much?Now this is saying something, because Im not a very religious person. I hobbled to the elevator, and

got off on the second floor. I got to room 213, and knocked on the door.

Come in. I heard a muffled voice say. I opened the door and headed into a very basic, but niceroom. Its walls were lined with certificates and other recognitions. I looked up at the man I assumed

to be Dr. Cullen. He had blonde hair, and flawless features. Im guessing that his wife is just asbeautiful. He smiled and shook my hand.

Isabella Swan, right?

Bellas good. He smiled warmly.

So Bella, whatre you here for?

I, um, needed to pick up an ankle brace. He smiled again.

Here, let me check your ankle. I hopped up on the patient bed and rolled up my pant leg. Heremoved the ace bandage, and I looked at my bare ankle for the first time in almost a week. It was

discolored and swollen. I winced as he felt it.

Well Bella, I think Im going to need an x-ray of this. I think it might be broken. I really didnt want itto be broken. Broken meant I would need a cast and Charlie would just saw it off, and hit me. Here,lets go to the x-ray room. He helped me off the table, and let me lean on him for support. After the

x-rays, he lead me back to his office.


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So I have to ask you some standard questions, and Im sure the x-rays will be developed by then. Inodded. How did you hurt your ankle?

I was at my dance studio, and landed on it wrong. He nodded and wrote down some things.

When did it start hurting? I hesitated. Its always good to tell the truth to doctors.

Monday? Night? I think.

Why didnt you come in sooner?

It wasnt this bad until I hurt it more this morning. He nodded.

What did you do this morning?

I was dancing. He looked concerned.

Why were you dancing on a hurt ankle?

I needed practice.

If you dont mind me asking, how many hours a day do you dance? I thought a second.

Almost nine hours? I think. He set down his clipboard.

You shouldnt be dancing that many hours a day, let alone on a hurt ankle. No matter what the x-raysays, I think Im going to require you to not dance for at least half a week. I panicked.

No, I cant do that. I needthat practice. Ive got my recital coming up, and I have to be prepared. Myankle will be fine. Ive had worse. I just need the brace, and Ill be going. Dr. Cullen put his hand on

my shoulder.

Bella, its okay. Im sure youre good enough that you dont need the practice. Dont worry. Im goingto get your x-rays now. I nodded, and as soon as he left the room, I started crying. Charlie was going

to kill me if I didnt practice. I was nowhere near good enough for where I needed to be. I couldalways leave while Dr. Cullen wasnt here. I thought about it a second, and headed for the door. I was

about to open the door, when someone opened it. I tried to get past them but they wouldnt let me.

Bella? Bella whats wrong. Of course. It hadto be Alice.

Nothing. I need to go. The longer she stalled me, the more likely Dr. Cullen was to come back.

Bella? Where are you going?Speak of the devil, and the devil shall appear.

Ive got to go, so if you dont mind.

No, Bella, I have the x-ray. Come sit down. I wasnt going to get out of this, so I wiped my eyes, andwent back to the patient bed.

Carlisle, Ill wait outside. Alice said. He nodded and turned back to me.

Now that youre back on the table, He gave me a disapproving look, We can look at your x-ray. Heput up a black and white photo on the light up board. He turned it on and turned to face it.

Well Bella, your ankle is in fact broken. I started to hyperventilate. Calm down, you wont need acast. I nodded. Charlie wouldnt be mad now. I will give you the ankle brace you wanted, but I want

to ask you to not dance until Wednesday.I could lie, and say I wasnt. Right?I nodded. Yourerecords say youre father said to charge any necessary equipment to his bill. Am I correct? I nodded.

I also assume you wont try to leave this time when I go to get your brace? I nodded sheepishly andfelt my cheeks flame. He nodded and headed out of the room.

Of course, Alice had to come back in.Hi Bella. I acknowledged her. So whatre you doing here?

Picking up brace. I mumbled, hoping she wouldnt hear me.

Why? Whats wrong?

I broke my ankle. She rushed to my side.

Oh my gosh! Are you okay? Do you need me to drive you home? I shook my head.


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Im not going back home. She looked confused. Luckily I didnt have to explain, because Dr. Cullencame back with the brace.

So Bella, Ill show you how to put on the brace, and then you can go. I nodded, even though I knewhow to put on the brace. After he was done, I headed out and tried to walk as fast (and as normally)

as I could. I didnt want Alice to catch up with me.

I got to the lobby before the damn pixie caught up to me.

Bella, wait up! I turned.

What, Alice?

So I guess that youre free now. I asked Carlisle if you could come over, and he said itd be fine.There was no way I could get out of this. The only way Charlie would find out was if Betsy told him. I

sighed.

I need to pick up my bag at the dance studio, so can we go there first quickly? She nodded andwalked with me to her car.

When we got to the dance studio, I told her she could wait in the car. She nodded, and I got out. Iwent to Betsys office. She smiled when I came in.

So Betsy, I figured that since today was the Saturday before the recital, Id go practice at theTheatre. The Theatre was where we did all of our shows, and no one was ever there, so I didnt have

to worry about Charlie. She nodded.Here are the keys. Just make sure you return them to me tomorrow. I nodded and headed to my

locker. I pulled out my bag, and headed back to Alices car. She smiled when I got in.

So I was thinking we could go back to my house, and we could try on our costumes for each other. Ifinally got mine. I nodded. She drove to her house, which was actually on the outskirts of town. When

we got up to it, she smiled.

This is my house. I nodded. Lets go inside, so I can reintroduce you to everyone. I got out of thecar and she joined me. She helped me up the front porch stairs (dont ask me how considering that

girls size), and we walked inside.

Esme, we have a guest. She beamed at me. I was guessing Esme was her adoptive mother. Abeautiful woman with wavy, auburn hair walked into the room. She smiled warmly.

Hello. Its so very nice to meet you. Im Esme. She greeted me with a hug. Im guessing someone

needed to turn up the thermostat in here, because her skin was freezing. It was a bit weird to havesomeone hug me. It hadnt happened in a while.

Im Bella.

Alright, mom. I think thats been long enough. I heard someone behind Esme.

Im Jasper. I smiled and shook his hand. So Alice, you finally got Bella to come over? I looked over

at her.

He knows that I tried to get you to come over the first day we met you. I nodded. So all of myother siblings are out, so do you just want to go get started with the outfits? I nodded.

She smiled and pulled me up the stairs to her room.

So Ive got only one dance, so Ill put on that costume, but as for you. She thought a second. Whydont you put on your gold dress with the silver and gold character shoes? I nodded. I grabbed my

dance bag, and headed for the bathroom so she could change while I did. I pulled on the gold, clingydress, and one of the character shoes. I knew Alice would kill me if I took off the brace. When I cameout, she was wearing a dark green flapper dress, and tan character shoes. She smiled when she saw

me.

You look great. I smiled timidly. I still wasnt use to all affection. So lets do hair and makeup! Iwas afraid Id just become her doll. I sat awkwardly in her chair, while she lightly curled my hair, andpulled it back in a loose stage bun. She put some gold eye shadow on me, with mascara and beige lipgloss. I looked in the mirror when she was done, and was surprised. I looked pretty. She quickly satdown, and pin curled her hair in a matter of minutes. I watched from a chair as she applied makeupand grabbed a dark green sequin headband, with a feather in it. When she turned to face me, she


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looked stunning. Her hair was perfectly curled, and she had on bright red lipstick, and smoky eyeshadow.

You look stunning, Alice. She smiled.

Oh wait, theres one more thing downstairs. Come with me. She pulled me down the stairs and intoanother room. She reached in a bag and pulled out a lacy garter belt. I smiled as she slid it up her leg.

So whos going to be your gangster, Alice? She laughed.

Did I hear someone say gangster and Alice in the same sentence? The muscular boy Alice introducedas Emmet walked in with Rosalie, Jasper, Edward and Tanya. Alice smiled and skipped up to Jasper.

She pulled his arm.

Jazzy can be my gangster. Jasper smirked.

What if I dont want to be your gangster? She pouted and looked at Emmet.

Emmy? Will you be my gangster? He laughed.

Hell yeah! Ive always wanted to be a gangster! She laughed. Jasper grabbed her around the waist.

Alright, we get it. She smiled.

So Bella. I need to introduce you.

You already know Rosalie, but this is Emmet, Edward and Tanya. Emmet came up to hug me but I

flinched away. He saw and backed off.

Sorry. I muttered.

So Bella, what happened to your ankle? Rose asked.

Um, I broke it. She looked concerned.

What happened? Everyone was looking at me now.

I fell on it.

While you were dancing? I nodded. She looked sad.

Will you still be able to perform Friday? I shrugged. I knew I would, but I had to play along.

It depends on what youre dad says. She nodded.

Im sure hell let you perform. Youre great.

Thanks. I muttered. I still didnt think I was.

So how do you guys like our outfits? Alice spun in a circle.

They look good. Emmet said. I mean if I wasnt with Rose, then Bella, He trailed off, and Rosaliesmacked his chest.

Well what? Alice has already got someone, so shes taken, but Bellas free, so why not? Rosalie hithim again. Come on Rosie! I said ifI was free! Ive got you and thats all that matters. She smiled

and rolled her eyes.

I didnt like that this was happening. Men and love or lust, or whatever didnt sit well with me. Notafter my first time. I shuddered.

Flashback

Rene? Where are you? Charlie was drunk out of his mind again, and was referring to me.Here, Charlie. I found out the best way to get through this was to play along. Usually Charlie onlycried about how he had this terrible dream that I (being Rene) had died. I would hold him until he fell

asleep, which wasnt usually too long. Tonight he had other plans.

He stumbled into my room. Rene, I thought you were dead. I shook my head.

Im right here. He crossed the room and swept me up in his arms. This was new.

Im glad youre okay. Now lets get to doing what we do best. He threw me on the bed, andstraddled me.


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Charlie, no. Bellas in the other room sleeping. He thought I was still a baby.

Ill be quiet.

I came back from the memory to someone shaking me.

Bella! I focused in on what was closest to me. It was Alice. She looked at me worriedly.

What? She looked at me like I was insane.

You blank for like 20 minutes and you ask me what? I nodded. Alice looked exasperated. Shescrazy. I looked up to see three worried faces.

Im fine. Really. There was a bit of waver in my voice. It didnt go unnoticed.

Shes lying. Jasper said. Boy if I get my hands on him one day(A/N: Oh the irony)

No, really. Im fine. Just a bad childhood memory.Uh-oh. I said too much.

What happened? Alice asked.

Nothing. I dont really want to talk about it. She nodded and helped me up. I hadnt even realized Iwas sitting. I was in no condition to hang out with Alice anymore.

Listen, Alice. Ive got to get home, so Im going to go get changed now. She nodded, and I headedback up to her room. I changed, and took off my makeup and pulled put my hair. I couldnt let Charliesee me done up. It would just set him off. I went back downstairs, and Alice was quietly conversing

with Jasper.

So are you ready to go? She picked up her keys. I couldnt let Charlie see someone driving mehome.

Actually, do you mind if I walk? I need some fresh air and the walk will do me good.

Bella, youre crazy if you think Im going to let you walk home on a bad ankle.

Alice, I need the air. Ill be fine. She shook her head.

At least let Jasper carry you home. I shook my head too.

I need to walk alone. Plus I dont think Jasper could carry me. She sighed.

Fine. I thought Id won. But take Jasper with you. He can carry you if you need it. Plus hes like awalking chill pill. They shared a laugh about that. Personally I didnt get it.

Alice, She raised her hand.

Dont even but Alice, me, because youre taking him whether you like it or not. I sighed.

Fine. Cmon Jasper. He got up and headed to the door with me. Bye Alice. And thanks again.

No problem. She waved as we walked out the door. We got down the dirt road when I turned toJasper.

So would you tell our dad if I took off my brace? He looked confused.

Why would you do that?

I need to make sure I can walk on it. I need to train. He sighed and shrugged. I took that as anokay, do whatever. I bent down and rolled up the sleeve of my pant leg. When I took off the brace, Ichecked my ankle. It was still black and blue, but the swelling had gone down a little. Jasper made a

sound.

Is it really that bad? He shrugged again. Alright. Turn around.

Why?

Because I need to asses how bad it is, and I dont like people watching me dance. He obliged. I wentinto an arabesque in first position, and my ankle started to twinge, and I fell. Again. Jasper turned

around and helped me up. Ouch. I muttered under my breath.

Are you okay? I nodded. Youre lying. I winced.

Alright. Fine. Im hurt. Are you happy?

Not yet. Alice will rip me apart when I get home if I dont carry you. He scooped me up.


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Damn you and your pixie girlfriend. I muttered low enough for him not to hear, but he did anyway.He chuckled.

You know she only has the best of intentions. I nodded.

I dont need that though. I need someone who could care less about me and would just leave me be.

Why is that?

Because my lifes full of complicated things, and if someone tries to fit one more thing in it, itllexplode. I just cant handle it right now. He nodded.

What makes your life so complicated?

I cant say.

Why not?

It would makes things even more complicated.

Then I wont make you say.

Thanks. We walked in silence for a good 10 minutes before Jasper spoke again.

Would you tell me if I asked what happened at my house? I didnt really want to tell him, but I feltso safe with him and his family, one on one.

Well, when I was really little, my mom died, and for a good amount of time, my father wasdepressed. Last year, when I was sixteen he got really drunk and thought I was my mother. He, um,had his way with me. I mumbled the last part. He stopped walking. I looked up at him to find that he

was staring intently at me.

Has it happened again? I shook my head.

It honestly wasnt his fault. He was drunk, and thought I was his wife. I dont blame him. Jaspershook his head and furrowed his brow.

That doesnt mean its okay.

I know that. I just dont blame him. Jasper sighed and kept walking.

So what reminded you of that back at my familys home?

It was just the comments Emmet was making. Ive never been comfortable with things like that. Henodded.

Im sorry. For his behavior and that you had to go through something like that. No one should haveto. I nodded.

Thanks. We were about five houses away from mine, and I saw Charlies cruiser in the driveway.Can you put me down here? I kind of need to try to walk. He nodded and set me down. Also, I dontthink itd be a good idea if my dad saw you walking with me, so you can head back home. Thanks for

carrying me home. Im sorry Alice made you. He chuckled.

No problem. Ill see you around. He turned back and headed toward his house. When I got inside,Charlie didnt suspect a thing, so I was off the hook. It felt weird going to sleep without having danced

the whole day. Even though I wasnt the least bit tired, I fell asleep pretty quickly.

A/N: So sorry this chapter was really long, but Ive got a few things to say.

1. I didnt write an APOV because this chapter was long enough with only BPOV.

2. Ill tell you here what Alice spent her day doing:

*had a vision of Bella hurting her ankle, so she went to the dance studio, and followedBellas scent to the hospital.

*spent the day with Bella.

*While Jasper walked/carried Bella home, she got yelled at by Edward, but he believed thatshe really wanted to be friends with Bella, and wasnt trying to set them up anymore.


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Today was a new day, and even though Jasper wouldnt tell me what happened with Bella, and Edwarddidnt know because Jasper blocked his thoughts, I would go visit Bella.

I drove over to her house, and saw no cars in the driveway. Maybe she could hang out. I was about toknock on the door, when a very frazzled-looking, sweat suit-clad Bella opened the door. I smiled.

Hi Bella. She smiled back. I came to see if you wanted to hang out again today. I thought we couldmaybe go see a movie.

I think its actually better if I stay home today. I dont really want to perturb my ankle anymore. Ismiled. She was probably right. We didnt want that ankle hurting in the show on Friday.

I can stay with you. She shook her head.

Dont worry about me.

Is there anything you need me to do? She hesitated.

Actually could you drive me to the dance studio?She better not think she can trick me into takingher to practice on a broken ankle.

I just need to drop off something for Betsy. I smiled.

Lets go then. I drove her to the studio and she went inside. I decided I could listen in on theirconversation.

Hey Betsy. Its fine if I use the theatre again, right?Why is she lying like she did yesterday?Just return the key tonight, because I need to do a sound check tomorrow morning. Which remindsme, you cant rehearse before school tomorrow. No ones going to be here, so I have to keep it lockedup.She practiced before school too? Well, I guess I knew that. Carlisle said she practiced almost 10

hours a day. I heard Bella walking back out to the car, so I looked as innocent as possible. She boughtit, and I drove her home. She said her goodbyes and thanks and went inside. I drove back home and

spent the rest of the day hunting.

BPOV

I woke up early (even though the studio was closed), and headed downstairs. Charlie was at the table,like always.

Charlie, I have to tell you something. He looked up from the paper. Betsy said I couldnt practicethis morning, because the Studio was locked up. He narrowed his eyes.

So how are you going to practice?

I was thinking that since my ankle was broken, I could take off this morning and go to the Studioafter school, like always. Wrong answer.

What do mean youre not going to practice? He was yelling at me. I flinched away. You have topractice! Youll never be good enough! He got up and grabbed me by my upper arm. Youre no where

near good enough! Youll always be horrible! He threw me into one of the cabinets. My head wasbleeding from where I hit the cabinet. He came up to me and, kicked me in the ribs. He left the

kitchen, and I laid where I was, for fear he would come back. When I heard him leave a five, I got upand grabbed a cloth. I held it to my head, and started down the road.

I was definitely feeling physical pain, but what was worse was that Charlie didnt even care. I alwaysthought that maybe, someday, Charlie would finally be proud of me, and love me, but I dont think

that days going to come.

I made it to the hospital, still clutching the towel, and went to the front desk. Shirley was workingtoday. She told me to go straight up to Dr. Cullen. She believed that I fell down the stairs because of

my ankle. I made it up to Dr. Cullens office, and knocked on the door. He opened it and lookedconfused.

What happened? He asked.

I um fell down my stairs. He ushered me into the room and took a look at my head.

I think youre going to need stitches. I nodded. Does anything else hurt?

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Lets go get an x-ray. He looked back at me. Are you going to run away?

No. I mumbled. He first stitched up my head, which needed 14 stitches, and took me to the oh-sofamiliar x-ray room. When all was said and done, I learned I had a two bruised ribs. Dr. Cullenbelieved my story of falling down the stairs so I didnt have to worry about lying that much.

Now Id recommend getting home, and showering using baby shampoo, or any tearless shampoo,and headed off to school if youre not too dizzy. I nodded and hopped off the examination table. He

put all the charges on Charlies card, and I headed out of the hospital and went home to take ashower.

I washed all the caked blood out of my hair, and made it to school with only a couple of minutes tospare. I got through my classes, with only a couple of stares (mostly Alice). She could ask her dad if

she got so curious.

After school, I went to talk to Jasper. I found him with Alice, by her car. I didnt need to make a bigdeal out of this so I jut went to ask him.

Jasper? He turned and smiled.

Hey.

Um, I just needed to ask you if you said anything. He got serious, and shook his head. Yeah, um, ifyou dont that would be greatly appreciated. He nodded. I guess Ill see you later. He nodded.

Thank you. Again. He smiled grimly. I headed back the way I came until Alice called me.

Bella? I turned around. Youre not going to dance today, right?

I was going to watch, and mark my dances. I cant really go full out right now. Go ahead and askJasper. The last part was under my breath, yet they both heard it. Alice looked at Jasper, and he just

chuckled.

So do you need a ride there? Ive noticed you dont have a car. I sighed.

Sure. I was actually feeling a little dizzy, but Id deal. I got in her car, we drove over to the Studio,and met Rosalie out front. We got to the studio, and I watched Rosalie and Alice practice for an hour.

Do you need a ride back to your house? Alice really wanted to take care of me.

I think Im going to mark my dances right now, but thanks. I dont live too far from here, so I canwalk home. She looked like she was going to say something, but instead, she nodded and said

goodbye. I turned on the radio, and marked my dances like the night before.

I also knew that if I came home tonight, I would definitely get hurt again. I didnt want a repeat ofthis morning. When it came to be 9:00, I walked out of the studio, to find my secret hiding spot. Itwas where I went when I had to spend the night out of the house (A/N: No its not the meadow.

Thatd be too close to the Cullens house.)

I walked through the forest, until I reached the small tree cluster, where there was a rock hideout. Iknew no animals hid in there, mainly because I placed a small, wooden sliding door-style covering infront of the entrance, just for occasions like these. I slipped open the door, and crawled inside. I slid

the door shut, and turned on my emergency lantern. I had already set up a sleeping bag andemergency supplies, so I didnt have to worry about being stuck in here and dying. I fell asleep with

little troubles.

BPOV

Today was Friday. The day of the recital. I was ecstatic. Notjustbecause I really wanted to perform,

but because there was some robbery in town, so Charlie was working all night. That meant I didnthave to worry about him thinking I did poorly in the recital.

The entire day, I was in a great mood. People even were watching me occasionally. I had anappointment today after school with Dr. Cullen, just to check up on my ankle. He didnt want me to

dance on it, but I could always do it anyway. After school, I walked over to the hospital and straight toDr. Cullens office. He smiled and helped me up on the table.

So I see youve listened to me by not practicing your dances. I nodded. It was a lie, though. Ivebeen practicing since Wednesday. My ankle hasnt even been hurting that much. Maybe I was just


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used to the pain. Alright, lets try to get you to walk without the brace. I took off the brace andstrolled around the office.

So can I perform tonight? We had become very casual with each other since my recent visits. Hecontemplated it a second.

Do me a favor. I waited. Do a triple pirouette, and you can perform. I was shocked. How did heknow dance terms?He chuckled. I have two daughters that dance. I know things. I smiled, and did

the turns for him. He returned the smile and nodded his head. You can dance on one condition. Youhave to wear a thick ankle wrap. I nodded my head, and thanked him.

Ill see you tonight, Bella.

Youre going?

Alice is forcing the entire family to come. I nodded.

Then Ill see you tonight. I left the hospital, and felt way too excited to walk. I ran over to the studio,and grabbed my dance bag, with everything in it, and ran to the Theatre. When I got there, all the

girls (and some guys) were lined up against the edge of the building, waiting to get in. Betsy was theonly one checking people in, so it took a while. We entered according to the order of performances,

and I was first. I ran up to Betsy and she checked me off her list. I ran through the hallways, past thetan leotard-clad girls, and to my dressing room. It was actually for Studio 3, and so Alice and Rosaliewould be in there, but they were later in the performances, so I wouldnt see them until right before I

went on. I quickly got dressed in my outfit for Footloose, and pulled my hair into a ponytail.

Alice and Rosalie walked in a little later, carrying their bags. They smiled, and slowly preparedthemselves. After I was wearing my costume, I wrapped up my ankle like Dr. Cullen said, and pulled

on my jazz shoes.

So I assume you get to perform tonight, Bella? Alice asked.

Yeah. And thank your dad when you get a chance. I wouldnt really have wanted to get up in stage,knowing he was here andhe didnt want me to perform. She laughed, and walked with me to the left

side of the stage. She waited with me until Betsy walked on to introduce me, then she left.

Good luck! She whispered. I smiled and thanked her.

Good evening ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to our annual recital! Everyone clapped. So we havea full schedule tonight, so sit back and enjoy. First, as always, we have Isabella Swan opening our

show with her dance to Footloose, by Kenny Loggins! I heard the cheers as the curtains closed, and I

rand onto the stage. As the curtains opened, the music began. Before the lyrics even began, I hadalready done two side leaps and one pirouette. Betsy always chose me to open, not just because I hadso many songs, but because I did a lot of leaps and turns in my pieces. I ended the piece in a forwardleap into a roll right to the edge of the stage. The curtains shut, and I ran back to my dressing room. I

didnt even bother listening for applause. I knew it was there. When I got back Rosalie was pinningher curled hair back, and Alice was standing by the door clapping for me. She hugged me quickly.

Bella, Ive never seen you dance like that! It was amazing!

Thanks. I changed into my gold dress and Alice was watching me. What, Alice? She smiled.

Can I do your makeup and hair again?

As long as the buns tighter. Ive got a lot of leaps in this piece. She nodded and pulled me downnext to Rosalie. When she finished, I had the same gold eye shadow, and nude lip, but my hair was

pulled back in a tight bun, with a few curled pieces hanging out. I ran as fast as I could in my heels to

the side stage again, and waited until the group dancing was done, and headed back onstage. Betsyintroduced me again (as she did for everyone) and when the curtains opened, I stood with my backfacing the audience. This song started out slow for me, but gradually turned into a leap-o-palooza.When I finished, I took my time, because I had to do my three Michael Jackson songs one after the

other, but I had eight songs before my three.

Rosalies song was next so I walked with Alice to the side stage and watched her performance fromthere. She was wearing a long, magenta chiffon dress, and her hair was pinned back in the front. Shechose to do a lyrical dance to Beauty from Pain by Superchick (A/N: This song is sooo Rosalie! Golisten to it!) As she danced, I could see raw emotion radiating off of her, and she was beautiful. When


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she finished, she waiting a moment, and walked off to our side of the stage. We smiled at her, andcongratulated her.

We watched the next two performances, and then it was Alices turn. I watched with Rosalie this time,as Alice danced to Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue, by Art Landry. She did a really cute dance, and

everyone enjoyed it. It was almost like she shouldve been born in the twenties. When she was done,we all walked back to our dressing room, and I took my costumes for Will You Be There and Can You

Feel it, to a costume table right off of the stage so I could change while Betsy introduced my nextsong. Alice said she could help me change really quickly. I thanked her, and when it was my turn, Iheaded back out to the stage. I got through part of my dance, and I was ready for the rock part of

this song.

I am tired of this devilI am tired of this stuff

I am tired of this businessSew when the

Going gets roughI aint scared ofYour brother

I aint scared of no sheetsI aint scare of nobody

Girl when the

Goin gets mean

Halfway though that, I found a loop I put on the t-shirt, and ripped. I threw the remains of the shirton the edge of the stage and got back to dancing. When I finished, I ran off the stage, and Alice

helped my pull on my white dress (I was wearing tan dance underwear underneath), and I pulled offmy jazz shoes. I got back onstage, and was ready for my mellow-ish song. It was a modern dance, so

it was slower, but I still did a lot of spins and leaps. I finished this song too, and ran back to Alice.

While I pulled on my dress, she buckled my character shoes, and grabbed a red lipstick. I wassurprised at how quickly she put it on me, but I forgot about it. She pulled my hair out of my bun, and

pinned the sides back.

After I finished all three of my Michael Jackson songs, I headed back to the dressing room, slightlylimping.

Are you okay? Alice asked. I nodded grimly.

I think I just overdid my Italian Fouette again. She nodded, and I changed into my leotard, tightsand jazz shoes. I sat in my dressing room, waiting. No one had ever seen this performance, and it

involved multiple gymnastics moves. I was praying I didnt hurt myself more by doing this. Alice camein and told me it was time go. I headed out to the side stage and waited to be called on.

And now everyone, our final performance of the night. It may be a very difficult, non-conventionalroutine, but Im sure youll all love it as much as you love its performer. Give it up for Bella Swan

dancing to Face Down by the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Everyone cheered, which gave me a bit of anadrenaline rush. The curtains were opened, and when right before the words started, I did a round offbackhand spring back tuck across the stage. Everyone was cheering, and my ankle wasnt hurting, soI kept going. Everything was working perfectly. Each fall to the ground on the Face down in the dirt,

were completely perfect. I felt the adrenaline again, and I flew into my double layout, and landedcompletely off on my foot. My ankle made a sickening crunch sound. I didnt let it show, though.

Instead, I fell to the ground, and completed the ten seconds of the routine there. When the curtains

closed, Alice rushed to my side and helped me up. The entire studio had to come on stage now, andbow. While everyone bowed in their groups, I was leaning on Alice and Rosalie. When it came for meto bow, they helped me forward, and I leaned down. Everyone hollered for me. Well at least someonegot some enjoyment out of that performance. While everyone filed off stage to go receive flowers from

their friends and family, Alice jumped off the stage to find Dr. Cullen.

Rosalie helped e sit on the edge of the stage, and waited with me. When Dr. Cullen came up, hebrought the whole family.


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Bella? I looked up. Now, Bella, Im going to need to tear you tights so I can see your ankle, is thatfine? I nodded. I was too afraid my voice would betray me and release all of the pain I was holding

in.

Esme retrieved a pair of nail scissors form her purse and handed them to Dr. Cullen. He cut the tightsaround my knee and pulled it off. Everyone made sounds when they saw my ankle. I looked down at

it, and noticed that my foot was turned in the wrong direction. That was never a good sign.

Alright, Im going to need to get you to hospital right now. Can one of you carry her? Dr. Cullengestured to his sons while he headed to the door. Please not Emmet, please not Emmet. Jasper walked

up and pulled my arm around his neck.

Lets go. He gently lifted me off of the stage, and carried me to Alices car. She got in and drove asfast as she could (which I might say is very fast in this Saleen) to the hospital. When she got out she

was talking to Jasper, so Edward came around the car to help me.

Hi. Im Edward. He said before he pulled me out.

Bella. Now can we get inside? I dont really want to look at my distorted foot for too much longer. Hechuckled and picked me up. Dr. Cullen immediately made Edward carry me to the x-ray room, where

we learned that my ankle was basically shattered. Dr. Cullen sent me into surgery as soon as he could.

APOV

Bellas dances had gone perfectly until her last routine. Her ankle made a horrible sound, and even if Ididnt have super amazing hearing, I wouldve heard it. I could see she was in tremendous pain, soRosalie and I helped her as much as we could. When we got to the hospital, Edward finally got somealone time with her. Earlier today, when everyone was at the house, he and Tanya finally broke it off.He told her he was going to the dance show tonight, and she didnt want to go. He actually sided withhis family (for once) and said hed had enough of Tanyas stubbornness (or as I put it, bitchiness) and

he told her to go back to her coven. Surprisingly, she listened.

Carlisle came out after about twenty minutes with Edward. We all stood up. We had already acceptedBella as a part of our family.

So shes shattered her ankle, so shes in the O.R. right now. Theyre trying to re-piece it enough thatthey can get a cast on it. I sighed. I still couldnt figure out what was going on with her.

You probably wont. Edward said, responding to my internal question. Everyone looked up at him.Jasper still has avoided the subject of what they talked about on the way to her house. I looked at

him.Will you ever tell us? He shook his head.

Its not my secret to tell. I sighed.

How long until shes out of the O.R.? I looked for her future.

Couple of hours, I think. We sat in silence waiting for the moment we could surround Bellas bed.

BPOV

When I woke up, there were five heads above me. When my vision cleared up, I saw it was Emmet,Rosalie, Jasper, Alice, and Edward.

And she rises from the dead. Emmet said. I smiled.

Wait. What happened to my ankle? I sat up as much as I could without pulling the IV tube out of myarm and looked at my ankle. I was in a cast. I groaned. Now I couldnt dance for a while. That could

possibly kill me, literally.

Dr. Cullen walked in then. Hi Bella. I grimaced. So as for your ankle, it had to be reconstructed, andthere are now pins holding it in place, along with the cast. He gave me a full debriefing.

So when can I dance again? Everyone chuckled. Even Dr. Cullen.

Not for a while, Im afraid. It will take a while for you to regain full mobility on that foot, and eventhen, itll be almost impossible to dance. Especially for you, considering all of your jumps and whatnot.I dont think youll ever be able to do major gymnastics anymore. I nodded and he said he had to go

check on some other patients. Alice was the first to talk.


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Im sorry you cant dance for a while. I nodded. I wasnt sad, per say, just afraid of what wouldhappen to me. We were all quiet for a few minutes.

So Bella, Emmet started. Why didnt you tell us you were a kick ass gymnast? I blushed.

To be honest, I really dont like attention. And Im not a gymnast. He rolled his eyes.

Too bad you wont be able to do those tricks anymore. They were awesome.

Thanks. But dont think theyll be gone forever. He smiled.

Would you really risk your ankle for a couple of flips? Edward all of a sudden spoke. I addressed him.

Dancing is my life. Ive got nothing else to go to. And yes, Id risk it. Id risk everything for it.

Why?

Because it what makes me different from other dancers, and hopefully better. My mother was adancer, and she risked everything for it. Jaspers eyes got wide.

Oh god, Bella no. Hed put two and two together. Maybe not the beatings, but the reasons for thelong practices, and worry over it. I gave him a pleading look. He stopped and calmed himself.

Everyone looked at him.

What was that, Jasper? Rosalie asked. He shook his head. Do you want to tell us Bella? I shook myhead too. They all sighed.

Alright, lets let Bella get some rest. Edward said. He ushered everyone out and left with them. Onceagain, I was utterly alone.

APOV

We all left the hospital, and drove separately back to our home.

What was that? Edward yelled at Jasper the second we got into our home. I jumped, not preparedfor the sudden outburst.

What was what? Jasper mumbled. Whatever Edward was talking about, Jasper didnt want toparticipate.

You know what Im talking about! Did that really happen? Edward looked furious.

Did what happen? I asked. Edward looked up at me.

Bella was raped. I was shocked. Unfortunately, everyone was walking into the house as Edward saidthis. They all stopped dead in their tracks except for Rose. She still had problems hearing about rape.

She ran as fast as she could up the stairs and shut the door to her room.

By who? Emmet asked from behind me.

You guys, please, stop. This is what Bella didntwant to happen. She doesnt want anyone to know.

Then how did you find out? I asked.

He looked down. I kind of manipulated her emotions into making her tell. I sighed.

Jasper, just tell us who did it. I walked up next to him and wrapped my arms around his waist.

Her father. Edward said from behind me. He growled and the skin over his knuckles tightened. Illkill him.

No. Jasper said. I looked up at him, confused. He explained what Bella had said on the walk home.

So why did you flip out at the hospital? Emmet had gone to comfort Rose, so it was only Edward,Jasper and I. Esme was hunting.

Well, when she said her mom was a dancer, I put together the fact that her dad usedher as hermother, that she tries so hard as a dancer, and that she always has a bubble of worry around her. I

nodded. It made sense.

So your thinking is that her father forces her to dance, to be like her mother? He nodded.


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She confirmed it at the hospital. When I thought about it and voiced my concern, I felt a wave of fearfrom her. I nodded again. Edward got up headed for the door. I had a vision of him in Bellas hospital

room.

Edward. I warned.

Relax. Im just going to sit by her while shes sleeping. I smiled and let him go. He was finallystarting to like her. Took long enough.I heard that Alice. He called from the garage. I chuckled and

curled up with Jasper.

BPOV

The next morning after I woke up, Carlisle came in.

Hello Bella. I smiled. He went back over my charts, and checked my IV.

So I have a question, Dr. Cullen.

Please call me Carlisle, and whats your question?

Okay, and my question is when am I going to get out of the hospital? He thought a second.

Youre going to need at least a week in here, to monitor your recovery. It may be longer though. Myheart sped up. I was worried what Charlie was going to do. Bella, calm down. Its okay. I nodded but

didnt believe him. Also, we tried to contact your father last night,crap but he wasnt home or atthe police station, so we havent been able to contact him. I calmed down a little. I nodded. You also

wont be at school this upcoming week, so would you like me to have Alice pick up your assignmentsfor you? I nodded and smiled.

That would be great. He nodded and left the room. Alice came in after him.

Hi Bella! I smiled.

Hey.

How are you feeling? I shrugged.

A little tired from the morphine, but thats it. She smiled sadly.

Good. We talked a little, and I asked her if she knew any way I could get to the bathroom. Ill gocheck with Carlisle to see if its fine to get you in a wheelchair, so Ill be right back. I nodded and she

left the room. She came back with a wheelchair quickly, and said Carlisle gave the okay. She eased meoff the bed, and into the wheelchair. She looped the IV bag over a hook on the wheelchair and

wheeled me out into the hall. We got to the bathroom, and I said I could do this part myself.

When I got out of the bathroom, she insisted on wheeling me back to my room. When I got back in,she tried to help me into the bed.

Really Alice, how do you expect me to do anything when I get back home if youre just going to doeverything? She smiled.

You could stay with us! It would be so fun! Plus youd have your own personal doctor whenever youneeded him!I think shes serious.

No, no Alice. Ive got to go back home. Cant have my dad worrying. I heard they havent evenreached him yet. She sighed, got a glazed look on her face, then her smile reappeared.

What if your dad said you could?Ha! Like hed ever say that!

Hed never let me do it.

We could tell him that we were doing dance intensives late into the night. She was smiling evenmore now. I still didnt think that hed buy it.

I dont think hed believe it. I mean Im in a cast and were doing dance intensives? I shook myhead. She furrowed her brow.

What about if we said that Carlisle was doing physical therapy with you? I thought a second. It couldactually work. She smiled. See! Youre not saying anything! It could be a good idea! I rolled my

eyes. She squealed. Ill go ask Carlisle! He can tell your dad. She ran out of the room, and I sighed.This girl has way too much energy.


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I pulled myself out of the wheelchair and sat down on the edge of the bed. I reattached my IV to itspermanent hook, and found myself in a difficult position. I couldnt swing my leg up onto the bed. I

sat a couple of seconds trying to find a way to lift it, when someone walked in.

Do you need help? I looked up and saw Edward stopped at the door. I blushed furiously. I was neverone to ask for help.

I think Ive got it. He watched in amusement as I tried to lift my leg up without moving into a weird

position.

Here. He said and walked over. He held my leg up as I scooted back on the bed, and placed it on the

bed. I swung my other leg up easily.

Thanks. He nodded. So what are you doing here?

Helping you into bed? He said confused. I rolled my eyes.

No, I meant the hospital. Normal teenage boys dont spend their Saturdays here from what I hear.He chuckled.

I was talking to Carlisle and I was just leaving. I walked past your room and saw you struggling toget into your bed. He said with a smirk.

Ha, ha. He smiled. Anyway, thanks. You dont have to stay here, though. I dont want to waste yourday. His smile faded.

Your not wasting my day. Youre probably the most interesting thing in it today. I blushed again.

Would that be because youre talking to the one girl capable of doing some flips on a broken ankle,but then screwing everything with one move? I said hoping for a little humor. He shook his head.

Well lets screw humor.

Its either because I have one of the boring lives or because Im talking to the one girl capable ofdoing six dances on a broken ankle, and screwing it up within the last ten seconds of her last dance.

He smiled. Never mind, the humors back. I laughed.

Nice. And Im hoping the reason is because you have a boring life. He chuckled.

Bella! Bella! Alice jumped back into my room.

Thats my cue. Edward said, looking back at me. See you later. He walked past Alice.

Yes, Alice? Her smile was huge.

So I asked Carlisle about you coming over, and he said it was fine, and I told him about our plan, andhe said hed play along.Wow. Cool dad. And, She continued. He got a hold of your dad, and hesaid hed come over now. We just need Carlisle to play Dr. Carlisle Cullen, M.D. for a little bit. Shesaid his name with a funny accent. I smiled. I waspraying this worked. So Ill be back here when

your dad leaves. She smiled and said goodbye.

Carlisle walked in with Charlie a little later. Charlie looked pissed. I automatically flinched a little. So,Mr. Swan, I was thinking I could take Bella to my house after shes released from the hospital. I have

a physical therapy room in my house that we could use each day. It would definitely help speed up therecovery. Charlie looked hesitant, but when he heard speed up he seemed sure of it.

I fully support that decision. I definitely want Bells to have the speediest recovery she can have. Iwant her to be better. I almost scoffed. Charlie just wanted me better so I could dance. Carlislenodded and sent Charlie to the front desk to fill out papers saying I was to stay with the Cullens.

Carlisle came up to me after he sent Charlie away. He smiled.

That was almost too easy. I smiled. Anyway, you dont have to worry about physical therapy whileyou have a cast. It wouldnt do anything. I nodded. And, you wont have to spend a week here whenyoure staying with your doctor. Youll probably be released Wednesday. I smiled again. So much good

news.

Thank you, Carlisle. He nodded.

No problem. I think Alice wants to see you now. I nodded and he left. When Alice knew Charlie wasgone, she came in to visit me. She smiled.

What did I tell you? I just shook my head.


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How do you do it? Charlies never like that. She smiled.

Well it doesnt matter now! You get to spend a good amount of time at my house! And I heard youonly have to stay in here three more days. She burst into a fit of giggles.

Alice, are you okay? Have you stolen someones anesthetics? She smiled.

Nope. Just excited. Ive never had a sister before! I lifted my eyebrows.

Rosalie? She rolled her eyes.

She can do her own makeup and hair. I mock gasped.

Alice, no! Im not a doll! She rolled her eyes.

Whatever Bella. Its not like you could run away from it considering your situation. Her eyes dartedto my ankle. I laughed.

I cant believe you just said that! She laughed with me.

Alright, well Ive got to go shopping with Rose, but Ill be back tomorrow. I nodded and she left.

The rest of my day was spent talking with the nurse, and laying in bed. Hey, what else could I do?

for you its never enough

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