I don't own Twilight or any of it's characters! They all, unfortuneatly, belong to Stephanie Meyer. I am just, yet another crazed fan, trying to convince themselves that Aug 2 really isnt that far away. Anyways I hope you like my story.
It had been a really long day for me. Edward and I had just gotten off of an 8-hour flight from Paris, where we had had our honeymoon, and were on our way back to the Cullen's house to see Edward's and mine, our, family. We were sitting in the car in silence, hand in hand, just enjoying being together. So many memories were running through my head. One of the more prominent being telling Charlie about our engagement; he hadn't taken it well.
"Dad, Edward and I have something we want to tell you..." I had started. That was when a very appauled look crossed his face.
"Oh, no...Don't even go there! Bella, I knew this was going to happen!" His face had turned bright red, and the veign in the middle of his forehead was bulging like crazy. Then he turned his attention to Edward. "Get the hell out of my house! How dare-" He began, but I cut him off. I was hurt that he had taken this news so badly, but, most of all, I was enraged by how he was treating Edward.
"Dad! I am old enough to know what's right and choose it! I thought you'd at least pretend to be supportive about our engagement! There's-" The sudden change of look on Charlie's face cut me short. It was silent in the room for what felt like forever, but could only have been a few seconds.
"I'm sorry Bella. That was just a big misunderstanding." I quickly realized what Charlie had originally thought we were going to say.
"You thought I was pregnant?"I asked amazed that he thought I could be that irresponsible.
"Well...yes." He seemed just as embarrassed about this as I was. I raised my hand to reach for his arm, almost as if that would make everything better, but when my hand enterred the sunlight, Edward's ring that he had given me shone, sending beautiful flashes of colour throughout the room. Time seemed to pause as I realized what had happened. I looked up to see Charlie's face, and as I did, I instantly regretted reaching for him. He seemed to snap out of a little bubble as yet another look of shock, anger, and confusion swept across his face. Edward squeezed my hand and a worried look was plain on his face, as if he had heard something bad in Charlie's thoughts and was bracing for the hard blow to come. I was about to ask him what was wrong when Charlie must have snapped.
"You're getting married! What is wrong with you?! You're only 18 and you've only just finished highschool! Bella, this is absolutely the stupidest thing you could possibly do! How do you know he won't leave you? He has once, and he can easily do it again! I forbid you from getting married!" His words cut through me. The memory of the time Edward left me shot through my mind and a look of pain must have crossed my face because Edward pulled me against his chest in a reassuring embrace before finally speaking up.
"Sir, I realize that you are only trying to look out for Bella and prevent her from getting hurt, but I promise you that as long as I am with her, I won't let anything bad happen to her. I realize that you think that I am going to leave her, but I assure you that that will never happen again. I experienced the same pain that Bella did, and I realiezed that Bella is the only person I wish to be with. I left because I thought that she would be better off without me, and as much as that thought hurt me, I only wanted what was best for her, much like I'm sure you do, but the moment I learned what I had caused, I regretted everything and only prayed that she would take me back. Sir, it would mean so much to Bella and I if you would give us your blessing and I am sure that Bella would appreciate your support. I love Bella, more than anyone or anything else in the world, and I only wish to be able to spend the rest of my life with her."
Edward's words made me smile, and I was so glad he was there to endure this with me. We were in this together. After Edward's little speech, Charlie seemed much more understanding. He let out a sigh of defeat and agreed to allow us to go on with the wedding. Charlie really could be understanding if he had to. I gave him a big hug and Edward and him shook hands before we left to go see Alice.
Edward squeezed my hand bringing me back into reality for a moment. I looked over to see my angel's face, once again being taken back by his beauty. I still couldn't belive he was real. He seemed far too perfect for anyone as average and boring as me. But then again, I wouldn't be average for long. A smile crept across my face as I remembered that today was the day that Edward had agreed to change me. I didn't want to have to wait, so I'd convinced hom to change me the day we got back from out honeymoon. Noticing my contentment, Edward quickly studdied my face before asking me what I was thinking. I never was good at lieing, and Edward could always see right through me if i did, so i decided to tell a half truth. I told him I was remembering when we had told Charlie about our engagement. Not the whole story, since Edward still seemed reluctant to change me. He thought that it was selfish to change me just so we could be together for all of eternity, and Edward, being the most unselfish person in the world, didn't want to do that. He figured I should be allowed to be able have a family and kid and just live my life. He still didn't quite understand that he was my life, and always would be all I ever needed. As we continnued to drive in silence, memories of our wedding fludded my head.
I was sitting in Alice's room, complaining because, firstly, I'd been sitting there for nearly 6 hours and my butt was numbing, and, secondly, because I wasn't allowed to look in the mirror at all. My emotions were an insane mixture of excitement, anxiety, nervousness, even a little fear thrown in, and on top of all of that was guilt. Guilt that I was, in a way, only marrying Edward so he couls fullfill my demands, and guilt that, thanks to all of my emotions, Jasper had ahd to leave for a while until my emotions could calm down. Alice had found Jaspeer curled up into a ball in the far corner of the living room. He was clutching his head, shaking and yelling for someone to make the emotions stop before he went insane.
Anyways, all of those emotions weren't helping my patience. But finally, Alice let me stand up. I thought she was going to let me go, but instead she locked her iron grasp around my wrist so I couldn't escape, and pulled me over to her closet to get my dress. It was even more beautiful than the last time I had seen it, but I wasn't sure if it would look good on me. I was, once again, far to average. None the less she slipped it over my head, careful not to disturb her most likely perfect make up job and Rosalies no doubt perfect hair job. Next thing I knew I was standing in front of a tall mirror staring at someone I was sure I didn't know.
Her long chestnut brown hair was pulled up in a bun and had a few curls cascading beautifully down her back. Her facial features were very distinguished thanks to her make up, and the dress she wore complimented every one of her curves perfectly. I let out a gasp as i realized that I was staring back at myself. I was so happy and pulled Alice into a huge hug thanking her over and over again until the words were probably permanently embedded in her brain.
Then all of a sudden, I was standing next to Charlie behind closed doors. He smiled at me as we linked arms, and I heard music begin to play.The doors were opened in front of me, and I was awestruck by the great god who was standing just down the aisle, smiling my favorite crooked grin. I would have falllen over right then, if it weren't for Charlies grip on my arm. The next few moments flew by so quickly, as I was staring into Edwards loving eyes, that they are somewhat of a blur to me. Before I knew what was happening, wed said our vows, and our i-dos and were kissing. The kiss was passionate and held something more than some of our others. Something stronger.
The reception was full of heart felt congratulations and goodbyes because wed be leaving for our honeymoon the next day, and after that heading straight for Alaska for school. We received several gifts, some that would undoubtedly become useless, like cookwear, and appliances. It was while I was sitting on the bench outside on the porch after everyone had left, that Edward sussnely stiffened beside me. I looked at him to see that his eyes were pitch black. A low, fierce, and almost inaudible growl emitted from his chest. It was one of the most menacing things Id ever heard. I quickly learned the source of his aggression, as a tall and angry looking Jacob Black stepped from the forest.
This is Cullen territory. What are you doing here?" Edward said this with such hatred, making it clear that Jacob's intentions, that Edward had overheard in his head, were not good, and Jacob just smirked. He was not my Jacob right now, not at all. He had an evil look on his face and I saw him smile even wider as I saw Edward flinch as a reaction to pain before quickly standing into a deffensive stance. "I will never leave her! It will never happen again! Get off of our property before I have no choice to tear you to shreds you mangy dog!" Edward practicully groweled the words. It was clear that Jacob was remembering the sight of me curled over in desperation and loss in the forest after Edward had left me. I looked back from Jacob to my Edward standing infront of me, and out of my peripheral vision, I noticed the rest of the Cullen family emerge from the house and stand behind me.
"If she was with me, there would be no again in that sentence." Jacob spat. This made Edward flinch again, but he quickly regained his composure as Carlisle stepped forward.
"Jacob, I presume?" Carlisle said with his words flowing off his tongue easily. Jacob simply nodded before Carlisle continued. "I do believe my son has a point. You might not have been there when the treaty was created" Jacob seemed taken back before recalling the Cullen's actual ages. " But we distinctly divided territories. We stay off of La Push at all times, and this, as you can clearly see, is Cullen property. We have no want to begin a war, but if you do anything irrational, we will not give it a second thought. Carry on, but do so prudently." Carlisle concluded before dismissing the family to leave Edward, Jacob and I to continue.
Jacob simply rolled his eyes before deciding it would be a good idea to change his attitude. He seemed to think for a moment before simply stating "Well, Bella, I guess I was kinda hoping you were up to changing your mind, but I guess not...I guess I came here to say goodbye. It's probably already too late, for our friendship, that is, but I figured this would be like my last chance to see my friend. Well, I guess this is goodbye. After this it will all be over, and you should know that this will break the treaty and we will have no choice but to start a war. Just sayin'. Well, bye." And within a second he disappeared.
That memory left me slightly bitter. How could he think and do those things? None the less, I regretted none of the time I spent with Jacob. He was my best friend. My own little sun, but, like he'd once said, he couldn't fight an eclipse. I looked up to see Edward looking down at me. "We're home." he stated simply, smiling my favorite crooked grin. I looked up to see the great white mansion before me, and the entire 'Welcome home crew' standing out front, no doubt led by Alice. I smiled and sighed before smiling and standing to greet what was now my family, and would be for the rest of eternity.
A/n: So...what do you think? Please R&R! Encouragement, criticism, anything!
