Just a short one-shot that I thought of while listening to The Greatest Story Ever Told by Oliver James. Listen to it, it is beautiful. Enjoy.

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight, Stephenie Meyer does. I also don't own the song as I stated above.

"May I have this dance, son?" Esme asked pulling Edward out of his daydreaming.

"Of course, mom." He replied, standing up from his chair.

The two made their way out to the dance floor with the other guests. It was Emmett's wedding reception. He had married his high school sweetheart Rosalie Hale.

"How are you, Edward?" Esme asked as they began to waltz around the dance floor.

"I'm fine mom. I'm so happy for Emmett and Rose. How are you?" Edward replied glancing at his childhood best friend, Bella as she began to dance with his father, Carlisle.

"I am ecstatic. I'm so glad that all of my babies are happy. Emmett has Rose, Alice has Jasper and you have Bella."

Edward looked at Esme, "Mom, Bella and I are not together. She is my best friend. I do not love her like that"

He glanced at Bella again. She was wearing a deep blue dress that looked very flattering against her pale skin.

"She looks lovely doesn't she?" Esme asked noticing Edward looking at her. "You know, it is customary for the best man and the maid of honor to share a dance together." she said with a gleam in her eyes.

"Do you mind if I leave you to have a dance with Bella, mom?" Edward asked.

"Of course not, I would like your father to dance with me at least once tonight. And son, remember to listen to your heart."

"Thank you mom but like I said I am not in love with Bella. She is my best friend" Edward said slightly frustrated with his mother's persistent pushing.

"I love you, now go dance with your best friend."

"I love you to mom."

Edward walked over to Bella and his father and asked to interrupt their dance. Carlisle walked over to Esme and brought her into his arms.

The music changed and The Greatest Story Ever Told by Oliver James began to play.

"It is customary for the maid of honor and the best man to share a dance. Will you do me the honor, Ms. Swan?" Edward asked while giving her his hand.

"Why of course, Mr. Cullen" Bella responded placing her hand in Edwards

Edward pulled her into his arms.

The two began swaying to the music, looking into each other's eyes. At that moment there was no one else in the room. It was just the two of them surrounded by hundreds of twinkling lights.

As they danced, Edward thought of all the important moments in his life. His first day of school, his first baseball game, his first piano recital, his first school dance, his first day of college, graduations, New Year's Eve, all of those had the same thing in common. Bella was always there. In each and every one of his most important moments, the key to the happiness was Bella. He realized that he loved her more than just a best friend and planned on telling her.

As the song came to a close, Edward began to sing the lyrics.

And if I lived a thousand years
You know I never could explain
The way I lost my heart to you
that day
but if destiny decided I should look the other way
then the world would never know
the greatest story ever told
and did I tell you that I love you
just how much I really need you
did I tell you that I love you tonight

"I love you too, Edward" Bella said looking into his eyes. "I realized now that I always have"