AN: Sorry this took so long guys, but it you knew what my schedule was like for the past two months, you would be thanking God for the fact that I'm still alive. Plus, no one gave any suggestions for titles, so I had to find one myself. Anywho- I hope you guys like it, and I NEED you to have patience with me, because things are about to get crazy again, but hopefully they'll slow down by mid-March, or April.
Happy reading!
Disclaimer: I don't own Alice and her amazingly annoying shopping abilities, but I do own Dani and Alex so HA!
"Alice!" I yelled, my voice raising two octaves, but still managing to sound like bells.
"The chiffon was desperately needed Dani, I couldn't have stopped myself, and Esme agrees!" she stopped in front of me, an excuse on her lips. It was a day before the wedding. My wedding. I still shuddered at the thought. Alice had wasted no time in planning the wedding, though I had secretly suspected that she had been planning it ever since Alex came back. It had been two months since his proposal. School had ended and summer had hit in full force. However, with this being the pacific northwest, the rain never stopped, no matter the season. Thankfully, the wedding would take place inside. The entire house was covered with white, drapes of chiffon, satin and silk draped the walls, and pure white candles burned everywhere. The scent of Calla lilies, Orchids, and Roses saturated the air. The house looked fantastic and every plan Alice had whizzed by me had sounds unbelievably impressive. And I had not had to lift a single finger. Alice and Esme had taken care of it all, and for that I was immensely grateful, even if I didn't agree with some of Alice's views. The cake for example. The cake Alice had in mind was ridiculously huge, especially considering that only a select few of the guests would be human. But I had decided to let that go. Maybe we could donate the rest of the cake or something. But this, this I could not stand for.
"Alice?! What is this?!" I held up the filmy white slip gingerly, watching the satin ripple with movement. I dropped it back into my suitcase, the low cut bodice winking up at me with lace and tiny beads. Alice giggled.
"That is for the honeymoon," she teased.
"What? Alice, I can't wear that! It barely covers anything!" Alice giggled again.
"That's kind of the point Dani."
"No! I'm not wearing that Alice!" Alice laughed.
"Oh you're wearing it. It's perfect for you. And besides," she peeked up slyly, "hopefully you won't be wearing it too long anyway." A giggle escaped before she ran out of the room. My mouth dropped and for a second I couldn't react. Quickly, though, I regained my senses.
"Alice!" I yelled as Alex entered the room. He smiled and glanced behind him.
"What did she do now?" he asked. I sighed.
"Nothing," I muttered. He picked up the flimsy nightgown, and raised his brow with a smirk.
"Very nice." I snatched it away from him and dropped it back into the suitcase, slamming it shut.
"It's for the honeymoon. I'm not wearing it." I told him, folding my arms and sulking.
"Awww," he sighed, mockingly disappointed. I rolled my eyes. " Dani, I don't care what you wear, though that," he pointed to the bag, " really is very nice, and I'm sure it would look dazzling on you." He pulled me towards him and wrapped his arms around my tightly. "It doesn't matter what you wear, I just can't wait until tomorrow night so that I can finally be with you." His breath was cool in my ear, and I felt a familiar rush of heat and excitement. I had decided after the engagement that because we had waited to long to be together, then we might as well wait until we were married. In some very real ways, the last two months had been very long. I held him closer and sighed.
"Are you sure we're doing the right thing tomorrow?" he let go of me slightly to look into my eyes.
"Dani? You're still having doubts?" he asked.
"Well, kinda. I'm just worried that's all. I don't want to end of being a horrible wife of something, or making you unhappy. I mean, we've only known each other less than a year, and how do you know-" he cut me off when he took my mouth suddenly, and the rest of my words slid back down my throat as I gripped his arms to keep my balance. He broke the kiss, leaning back to stare once again into my eyes.
"Does this feel like a mistake Dani? Does this?" he kissed me again, this time gentler, softer, and I found myself melting in his arms. When he leaned back this time, I shook my head.
"No, it doesn't feel like a mistake." I opened my eyes slowly and looked straight into warm gold. "I'm sorry for doubting, that was stupid of me. I love you Alex, and its dumb of my to ever doubt that being with you is right. I could spend forever with you." He smiled.
"That's good to hear. I love you too DanI, so much. I can't wait for tomorrow-"
"You!" Alice burst in the door, pointing at Alex, "OUT! You know its bad luck to see the bride before the wedding!" she ran over and tugged on his hand, dragging him from the room. He looked toward me and grinned.
"See you tomorrow!" he muttered.
"I'll be the one with the bouquet!" I yelled back and smiled, sitting on my bed. I was genuinely happy. So happy that I was marrying Alex, that tomorrow would be the first day of forever, and that I could finally move on with my life. Totally move on, no more nightmares, no more lonely nights. I laid back in my bed and relaxed, listening to the thoughts around me. Emmett, Edward, jasper, and Alex had all left to give Alex a bachelor party. I only prayed that Emmett wouldn't do something stupid, and that Alex would be standing on the other side of the living room when I came down the altar. Esme and Alice were going over the final plans, rearranging the aisle for the billionth time. Rosalie and Bella were simply hanging out in the garage, Rosalie fixing up the car for me and Alex's getaway tomorrow after the reception. We were going to England. Alex wanted to show me his home there, and show me where he had grown up and lived. He wanted me to meet Lucius, and I have to admit I was nervous about that, certain that Clarice and Lucius would hate me. I sighed heavily.
The night passed quickly, and around two in the morning, I heard the boys raucous return. I smiled, flipping the page in my ragged copy of Romeo and Juliet. I heard Alex sneak by my room, tapping three times on my door before moving on to his room. I went back to the death scene and read Romeo's last monologue before his death. I shook my head. I had always loved Romeo dearly, but I had to admit that every time I read this part, I couldn't shake the feeling of a bad horror movie. I always felt like I would scream out, 'No! Just a little longer!" But books didn't change. And Romeo always died at the thought of Juliet's death. As I finished his last line I was sucked into a vision like I never had before. My visions weren't nearly as powerful as Alice's, and would only work when they wanted to, or I really tried. This time, it pulled me under.
I saw Alex on the floor, his beautiful face twisted with pain.
"No! Please, God!" he screamed through clenched teeth. The view widened, and I saw a figure in a long black cloak in front of him, long hand outstretched, face hidden in the dark. A sob ripped from the cloak, tortured, as if the figure giving the pain was in just as much pain as Alex was.
"No! Kill me now! Just kill me! Danica! Stop!!" he yelled, crawling toward a huge fireplace. I reached out, mentally screaming, and as he threw him self into the flames, the hood on the cloak fell back, and the face behind it was revealed, and I watched as my own face twisted in agony, and screamed.
I jerked out of the vision.
"ALEX!! Alex!!" I screamed out wildly. He tore through the door and brought my into his arms. I sobbed tearlessly.
"Dani, Dani, its all right. Calm down." he murmured but I just held on to him tighter, wanting to make sure that he was okay, that he wasn't hurt. I pulled back to look at his face, scrutinizing each expression, trying to tell if he was alright.
"Are you okay?" I asked.
"I'm fine," he told me, his face twisted only in concern, " Why? What's wrong?" I shook my head rapidly.
"Nothing. It was just something that upset me." I tried to calm myself down. I couldn't tell him the vision I had just had. He would think I was insane, or leave me in fear of his own life. I shook my head again. I couldn't tell him this.
"Obviously it upset you. What happened? You should tell me." Alex searched my face, trying to pry an answer out of my expression.
"No, its nothing. I'm fine. I just overreacted a bit." I lied, and even I could hear the false note in my voice. His brows drew together, but he sighed.
"Fine. You don't want to tell me, that's okay." he drew me close to him again. I relaxed immediately, melting into the strength of his arms. "As long as I know your alright." I swallowed hard and closed my eyes, filled with the depth and sincerity in how much he loved me. Suddenly it all seemed unjust. He loved me so much, and according to my vision, I would be the one to kill him. No. I pushed that thought out of my head. Visions could change. And this one would. It had to.
"Can you stay here with me tonight? I know its against the rules, and Alice will kill us, but, please? Just lie with me for a bit." I pleaded, not wanting to let go of him. He laid us down on the bed and pulled me close.
"Of course I'll stay here. Don't worry about anything. Just relax. I love you Danica." he murmured into my ear.
"I love you too, Alex." With that I let my vision float away and just focused on the feel of those strong arms held around me tight, the night flying by.
AN: AWW!! But still, creepy vision, right?? Well, we'll just see what actually happens..... Mwuahahahaha!
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