“Alice, why did you sign me up for the talent show? And especially, why did you pick this song? I’ve never even heard it before!” I ranted to my best –vampire- friend.

“Because, Bella, it’s an awesome song, and seriously, why not? I’ve heard you sing in the shower. It isn’t as if you have a really bad voice that would make humans claw their ears out.” she told me. I sighed.

I didn’t want to give in, but I didn’t see any choice in the matter. Knock ‘Em Out by Lily Allen? I had never even heard of this girl, let alone sing one of her songs.

“Fine, where are the lyrics? If I’m gonna sing this, I don’t want to make an idiot out of myself.” I surrendered. Alice ‘magically’ pulled a sheet of paper out from her jacket, and handed it to me.

I quickly read over the words on the page. Then I started laughing. “This song is excellent! Oh, I know. I’m going to dedicate this song to Jessica, Lauren, and Mike! Wouldn’t that be great?” I asked her.

“Wouldn’t what be great?” a velvet voice said from the doorway.

“The song Bella is going to sing at the talent show! Knock ‘Em Out by Lily Allen! And she’s dedicating it to Lauren, Jessica, and Mike.” Alice told him.

He nodded, and then laughed. I looked back and forth between the two, confused. “Okay, what’s going on?” I demanded.

“Alice just showed me a vision of the performance. The looks on those three’s faces are priceless.” Edward told me.

“Well, there is no time like the present. So, I’ll get the song, and be back in about…” Alice broke off, and went blank. “…two minutes.”

I leaned into Edward’s hold, his arms draped around my torso carefully.

“Do you really want to do this?” he whispered in my ear.

I shook my head. “Not really, but maybe Mike will finally get the hint, and leave me alone.”

“Or he’ll just think you sung the song about me, and feel the need to be your knight in dull funky looking armor.” I giggled at his wording. He kissed the top of my head.

“Okay, you two lovebirds, none of that!” Alice joked from my window sill. I jumped slightly at the unexpectedness of her voice. Edward and Alice both laughed (well, giggled in Alice’s case).