Prom. It's meant to be one of the most memorable days of my life.  A coming of age. Something that every teenage girl looks forward to in life. I was excited about it, but that was until a few days ago. Jake had found out who my date was.

Ryan had asked me and I accepted, we were going as a group and as there was an equal amount of boys and girls in our group we all had our own individual dates. After spring break Ryan had apologised for how arrogant he was when he wouldn't hand me over to Jake. He said he wanted to take care of me himself... I didn't know how true that was.

Jake had told me that he didn't like Ryan and didn't want me seeing him. I argued back with "you hardly know the guy and don't get to control what I do or who I see." Jake's never acted kindly to me going out with other boys, always saying that he never trusts them and doesn't want me with them, but this time I told him that he isn't my boyfriend and doesn't get to control me. All he said was that he doesn't want me to get hurt before changing the subject completely leaving me to storm up to my room. 

I don't get him sometimes, he expects us to act as a couple even though we aren't, expecting me to stay single. He never approves of a guy I try and date because he feels they aren't right. Yet, he loves to gush about Bella to me every chance he gets, its not exactly fair.

When Bella left back in March it was only for a week. She had claimed to of had some giant argument with Edward resulting in her running away back home to Phoenix, her believing it was the only option. Apparently Edward and his Dad followed her to get her to come back home, to try and reason with her. In the hotel Edward and Dr. Cullen were staying at, she had fallen down two flight of stairs and out a window.

She had lost a lot of blood, hit her head badly, broken her leg and a few ribs. She was off school for a while but now she was all healed up, apart from her foot. When visiting Bella after school to keep her company during her time off we had grown a lot closer, I guess bonding over missing our mom's. Edward remained close by her side and I always left as soon as he arrived, being in a room together was just too awkward.

"We're here!" Cassie's excited voice squealed, her hands clapping together excitedly as we pulled up outside the school. Ryan took my hand as he helped me out of the limo, whispering how beautiful I looked as I stood up straight. "Thank you." I blushed smoothing out my dress waiting for the others to step out of the car.

My dress was a deep red, almost like the colour of wine. It clung to my body perfectly accentuating my curves with a deep V neck showing a decent amount of cleavage. It was backless too, only small spaghetti straps looping around my arms holding it up, my skin exposed right until the bottom of my back.

I entered the school gym, my hand linked with Ryan's and I had to admit, it was giving me butterflies. When the limo had come to pick us girls up from Scarlett's my heart twinged at the sight of him. It was the first time I had ever felt like that about him since I had been with him. He wore a simple light grey suit with a white shirt and a darker grey tie, and he had a dark red rose pinned to the lapel of his jacket to match my dress.

"You really do look amazing tonight. I'm lucky to have you as my date." His deep blue eyes twinkled down at me as he smiled. He just looked so good.

"Thank you, you don't look too bad yourself." I said confidently, I couldn't let him know how much he threw me tonight.

"Hey, isn't that Jacob?" Scarlett's voice came from beside me, her eyes boring into the dance floor.

"Surely not-" I shut up when my eyes locked with Jacob dancing with Bella. My face heated with jealousy as I watched them laugh together. How dare he come to my prom and dance with her?

I found Edward leaning against the wall watching them carefully, he didn't seem bothered but little did he know Jake actually had a thing for his girlfriend.

Why would he come here?

"Did you invite him?" Ryan asked as he unlinked our hands and wrapped an arm around my waist. I could literally feel my hands shaking as I watched them with such intensity.

He was my best friend! If anything he was supposed to be here for me! He hadn't even noticed I was here... I blinked my tears away and looked up at Ryan, turning my back to Jake, I didn't want to look at him anymore.

"No, I didn't. I have no idea why he's here." I focused my attention on adjusting Ryan's crooked tie, enjoying the feeling of his fingertips dancing over my bare back. I ignored his gaze as he looked down watching me, I needed to calm down. Literally about five minutes ago I was gushing over Ryan, I can't be jealous of Jake and Bella when I have my own date.

"He's heading this way." Ryan whispered quickly to me and I turned to look over my shoulder to see him already standing a foot away from us, a frown on his face as his eyes focused on Ryan's hands on my hips.

"Why are you here?" I sounded snappy, I didn't mean for it to come out that way... actually I did.

"I'll tell you about it later." He wouldn't meet my eyes and by the way his cheeks flushed he was embarrassed about the reason. No doubt it concerned Bella.

"You could've dressed up for the occasion." Ryan joked snidely and I gritted my teeth, stepping out of his hold. He looked down at the floor immediately and when I looked at Jake he seemed smug.

"Nice date you got there Blue, so charming." Jake smirked and I felt like ripping my hair out.

"Listen here you pathetic son of a bitch, why don't you get out of here." Ryan jeered squaring Jake up and my blood boiled.

"What did you just call me?" Jake stepped forward till they were nose to nose and Jake practically had Ryan up against the wall.

This was going to get out of hand.

I grabbed Jake's arm and tried to pull him back. "Come on Jake, not here."

"Did you not hear what he just called me?" He spat, his nostrils flaring.

"I know. But I think it's best if you leave." I spoke quietly to him.

"He started it." Jake said pointing at Ryan and I huffed with irritation.

"I don't care. This is my prom and you crashed it." I was whispering harshly now prodding my finger into his chest trying not to get upset. "Please Jake." My voice was barely audible as I stared up into the warm, chocolate eyes I cared so much for.

This way all too crazy for me. Too many emotions and too many boys.

"Fine." He didn't even give me a second glance as he stalked away from me, bumping shoulders with Ryan on his way out.

I covered my face with my hands in embarrassment breathing in heavily. Why me?

"Aria are you okay?" I felt Ryan touch my forearm gently but I stepped back out of his reach.

"If you ever - and I mean ever - talk to him like that again you are out of my life do you hear me! Gone!" I snapped glaring at him, my blue eyes piercing into his own. "That was not okay!"

"I'm sorry I wasn't thinking straight." He tried to make it better reaching for me again but I slapped his hand away.

"Damn right you weren't." I said harshly turning my back from him and stalking off to my girls who had wandered away from the commotion.

"What the hell was that?" Cassidy asked her eyes wide before she took a sip of her punch.

"I don't even know."

* * *

It took a short while for Ryan to slide his way back into my good books. He done it so smoothly I couldn't ignore his attempts. He made a plan for me to be spun into his arms whilst slow dancing with Jason and his gleaming smile and sparkling eyes was something I couldn't say no to.

The night ended up being amazing, non-stop dancing and laughter. The prom finished at around midnight but we were all invited back to Cassidy's for a makeshift after party just for our group. Unfortunately there was no alcohol involved. Her parents were extremely strict, they kept mentioning the fact that my Uncle was the chief of police and Ryan's dad was one of his deputies and didn't want to get into trouble. As if we'd tell on them.

Ryan had offered to drive me home. I had no money for a cab, and Dad was away again so that would mean I would have had to have called Jesse. He would not be happy about having to drive to Forks at three in the morning.

"I had a really good night." Ryan side eyed me from the driver's seat, I was being slightly unsafe and facing him. Last time I had been in this car I was sprawled across the back seats dying, listening to Jake and Ryan fight over me... I hoped this wouldn't become a frequent thing.

"Me too. Thank you for driving me home again. I know its completely out of your way." I relented, I did feel bad about making him drive this late.

"Please its the least I could do after you giving me such a good night." He laughed, it wasn't a sweet, melodic laugh like Jake's, it was rough and didn't sound right to me. Ugh Jake. He was going to be so angry, not that it matters, I was still annoyed at him too and not just for what happened tonight.

We stayed in a peaceful silence until we rounded the last bend on my driveway and I was surprised to see all the lights still on in the house. "I thought you said no one was home." He mumbled and I eyed him suspiciously, trying not to make anything of the severe frown on his face.

"No, I said Dad and Tori weren't home. Jesse still is." I recalled and he nodded quickly, but the frown was still there. He better not have thought I was going to invite him in.

He stopped just a few feet from the porch steps, a silence setting between us as I pursed my lips. "Well goodnight then. Thanks for the lift." I went to grab the handle for the door but his hand flew out and stopped me making me jump.

"Aria?" I retracted my hand and turned to look back at him.

"Yes, Ryan?" He looked nervous now, he wouldn't meet my eyes.

"Do you think that there's any chance we could ever get back together? I really had fun with you tonight, and I regret it everyday that I broke up with you for those stupid reasons two years ago. I want you back." He looked up at me hopefully, he almost looked close to tears and it made my heart skip a beat at how truthful and emotional he was being.

"I have to admit, things changed for me tonight. Feelings changed." I liked Ryan again. It was obvious with how my body and heart reacted to him tonight. But I still liked Jake, I was stupid enough to believe that once I liked someone else my feelings for him would disappear.

"So do you wanna?" He reached over and took one of my hands in his, his thumb stroking over my knuckles as he waited for my answer.

Well that was completely unexpected, I didn't think that he would ask me tonight. I've only realised I had feelings for him for just a few hours! And Jake, oh god what would Jake think? Would I lose him because of the tension between the two of them?

"Ryan," I sighed and his grip on my hand loosened at my tone. "This is very sudden. I've only just realised these feelings had returned myself. Just know I'm not saying no, its just a not yet." I tried to keep my tone light so he'd understand I wasn't denying him completely. "One more thing... Jacob."

He raised an eyebrow at me quizzically but you could see the annoyance in his eyes. "What about him?"

"The way you two behaved tonight. If you want to be with me that can't happen anymore. I know its not just you, but him too and I'll talk to him about it. It happened when we were last together and its happening again now. Jacob has always been there for me no matter what, and I won't just cut him out my life for a guy. The both of you would need to come to terms that you are both in my life, and if you can't then I'm sorry Ryan, but I'll always choose Jake." He nodded in understanding but you could see the tension in his jaw from clenching it. "Bros before hoes and all that." I tried to lighten the mood and it worked when he let a small smile grace his lips and a slight chuckle escaped.

He looked back into my eyes and my stomach flipped again, he had a smirk on his face that just made me melt. "I get it. I'll try my best to make sure I won't lose you again."

"I'll talk to him, don't worry." I reassured as I tried to hide my blushing smile. "I guess I'll see you soon then." I turned towards the door but his voice rang out stopping me.

"Wait!" He begged, jumping out from his side of the car to run around to my side to get my door for me, all the while a sheepish smile on his face.

"Thank you." I took his hand that he held out for me before reaching back into the car to grab my gold clutch purse. God, I needed to stop smiling.

"I'm really sorry for earlier in the night Aria." He did look sincerely sorry, I could tell he was going to try and sort it.

"It's okay. It's not me you have to apologise to remember. You did rile him up." I said pointedly, raising my eyebrow at him.

"I know, and I will." He nodded enthusiastically. "Next time I see him." He added quickly.

"Okay good. Well I'll guess I'll head in." I nodded at him curtly, stepping around him to make my way to the porch steps, my heeled feet sinking in the gravel.

"Aria!" His voice was a little loud and it made me jump again as I shot round to look at him. "Sorry, erm, there's something I want to do first."

He stepped closer to me so our bodies were nearly touching. He placed one hand on the side of my face, caressing my cheek slightly as he began to lean in. We hadn't kissed in years...

As his lips touched mine, the butterflies that swirled around my stomach when I first laid my eyes on him this evening came to life again. I reached up and wrapped my arms around his neck as he placed his free hand on my waist, pulling me closer so our bodies were pressed together.

He was a good kisser, better than I remember, but when I felt his tongue trying to poke through I pulled away slightly out of breath. I stared up at him, my stupid smile returning as he smirked at me. 

"Erm..." I laughed lightly not sure what to say. "Thanks for the ride." I nodded at him, still smiling like an idiot, before turning on my heel and making my way up the porch steps.

"Bye Aria." I turned around to look at him. He was red in the cheeks but he was smiling.

I gave him one last wave before I pulled the front door open and closed it behind me without looking back. My cheeks were actually starting to hurt from smiling so much.

I shook my head completely embarrassed with myself as I walked into the kitchen, my sparkly gold stilettos clacking against the hardwood floors.

I entered the kitchen, my back to the living room as I threw my purse down on the table and walked over to the fridge for a chilled bottle of water. I needed to clear my throat. I kept the refrigerator door open as I took a sip, turning as I closed the door behind me only to be met with all of the boys staring at me.

I screamed and threw my bottle across the room, Quil groaned as it hit his chest and I covered my face with my hands. "Jesus fucking Christ!" I placed my hand on my chest to calm my erratic heart. "What the fuck?" I yelled looking at them all.

I was kind of surprised that they were all together, I mean Quil, Embry and Jake with Paul, Jared and Jesse. "Well don't you look lovely." Embry smirked eyeing me and I glared at him.

"What are you all doing here? It's three in the morning." I asked folding my arms across my chest. The boys were all smirking at me, except for Jesse and Jake, it was starting to creep me out.

"And I was just about to ask you why you are just getting in at three." Jesse said looking at me. I scowled again.

"No. You don't get to talk to me." I spat harshly as his eyes met the floor. I had to cover my fading bruises with make up for tonight, they were still there, he must have really deeply bruised the bone.

"We were having a guys night in." Jake answered my lingering question and I rolled my eyes.

"And you don't get to talk to me either." I added scowling at the six boys in my living room, four of them still smirking at me!

"Why not? I haven't done anything wrong." He argued and I clenched my jaw.

"You know exactly what you've done." I snapped folding my arms across my chest.

"Well please enlighten me." He said smiling sarcastically opening his arms out to his sides.

"Oh will you two shut up and go have your lovers' spat somewhere else." Jared spoke up and Jake glared at him as I felt my face heat up.

"I'm not going anywhere with him." I said picking up the front of my dress so I could walk out the room quickly but was stopped by Quil's childish giggling.

"And what are you laughing at!" I stopped dead ahead of him and tried to give him my most menacing look but it didn't work.

"Nothing." He said nonchalantly, shrugging. I eyed him suspiciously and began to walk away from them again but Quil's voice interrupted, "Was just hoping you had a nice lip locking session out there!" And then laughter filled the air as my face turned crimson, I could feel the heat crawling up my neck.

"You spied on me!" I spluttered my hands balled tightly against my sides.

"Only a little." Embry said through his giggles and I felt the angry tears burn my eyes. How could they think this was funny? They invaded my privacy!

"You're out of order. All of you." I snapped picking up my skirt again so I could walk out of the room quickly and stomp up to my bedroom, slamming the door behind me. 

I didn't really care if I was overreacting I was already pissed at Jake for trying to act oblivious and then the rest of them think its funny to spy on me. I took a few deep breaths to calm myself.

After about ten seconds I relaxed and began to get ready for bed. I pulled my straps down off my shoulders allowing the top half of my dress to fall and sit resting at my waist. My top half now completely exposed. From my bed I grabbed the large T-shirt I slept in before being interrupted. "Ari?" I scoffed recognising the voice as Jake's. I turned away from the door, my back to it as he knocked again before opening it.

I didn't really care if my bare back was facing the door, I mean he saw it downstairs. "Oh err sorry." He coughed clearing his throat as I slipped the shirt over my head and turned to him. I shimmied out of the rest of my dress as my shirt now fell to mid thigh. "Aria." I was ignoring Jake on purpose. I grabbed a hanger, hooking my dress onto it before placing it in my closet. "Aria?" I then moved over to my dresser, looking in the mirror as I took a make up wipe and removed the make up from my face. I glanced at Jake in the mirror, he was now standing by the door and it was now closed.

I began to remove the pins in my hair, my hair now in curls beginning to fall around my shoulders. "Aria will you please look at me." I turned keeping the scowl on my face as I looked him up and down before looking back at my reflection as I took my hair down. "Oh for fucks sake!" Jake quickly walked over to me, gabbing me around the waist.

"Jacob get off of me!" I yelled as he threw me down on my bed pinning my arms above my head as he hovered over me. "Jacob!"

"Why are you being like this?" He asked his eyebrows furrowed.

"Well you've pissed me off!" He groaned in annoyance, clearly not believing me.

"I don't see why though." I was about to lose it.

I began to fight him off again. "Yes you fucking do. You can't come busting into my prom and start an argument with my date. You can't control me. I can go on dates with whoever I want and not have to get confirmation from you. I don't get it." I knew he knew what he had done wrong, you could see it in his eyes...

"Blue..." He sighed heavily his eyes showing an emotion I couldn't quite decipher. "I-I'm sorry. I'm just trying to protect you. You're mine... Err... I mean your my best friend and I don't want to see you get hurt... I don't wanna lose you. I'm sorry for acting like a dick." He gently released my arms and sat up on the bed as I continued to lay there.

He called me his. But then he corrected himself. Does that mean he wants me to be his? Or am I just overthinking? I looked at him as he looked at his hands in his lap. He looked... Sad. Confused. Guilty.

I sat up too, but I was sitting behind him. I wrapped my arms around him from behind so I was hugging him, my cheek pressed to his back. "Jake?" I asked and he hummed holding onto my arms that were wrapped around him. "I forgive you but please don't do something like that again. It hurts you know? Knowing that you don't want to see me happy or trying to control me. I love you, you know that but you need to let me do what I want." He knew that I loved him but maybe only as family or friendly.

"I'm sorry, Blue. I don't mean to control you I just... I don't know. I'm sorry I won't do it again." He said kissing my hand. "I love you too." I squeezed my eyes shut as I felt him breathe in heavily. Oh how I wished those words meant so much more. "Come here." He said coaxing me into his lap which I did. I sat across him, my head resting on his shoulder, as he fell back into my pillows pulling that blanket up around us. He cuddled me into him as I yawned. "I'm sorry." He whispered.

"I know. How comes you were even at the prom in the first place?" I was curious and I tried not to let the thought of him dancing with Bella twirl around my head.

"Dad paid me $20 to warn Bella about the Cullens again. Pathetic I know." I could picture him rolling his eyes as he sighed.

"Trust me. Dad hasn't stopped." I agreed with him, our parents needed to simmer down.

"So, you got kissed." He asked monotonously, breaking the soft silence that fell between us.

"I did." I confirmed and then it hit me. I was such a horrible person, I had just kissed and told Ryan there was a chance we'd get back together but here I was, in bed with Jake.

"Any good?" He asked, an edge to his voice that I only guessed could be jealousy.

"Erm yeah, it was nice. Hadn't been kissed in a while. Did you look with the others?" I mumbled the last part, the heat collecting on my face again.

"No. I didn't want to look." He spoke casually and I nodded into his neck.

"Oh okay, at least someone has respect for me." He laughed at my response and I smiled, there was that perfect melodic laugh. "Are you sure the boys won't miss you being up here?" I had interrupted boys night apparently.

"No I'd rather be up here with you." He kissed my forehead and lingered there for a moment, my eyes fluttering closed at the contact. My heart seemingly stopping for a moment, how can two boys make me feel this way at the same time?

"Let's not argue again. Please." I sighed savouring this moment completely.

"I agree." Jake reassured with a laugh. "Okay let's get some sleep, your yawning is starting to bug me."

I didn't even realise I was doing it. "Okay, goodnight Jake."

"Night Blue." I hummed at his response and finally allowed sleep to consume me.