Chapter 1: Plans
It was late Afternoon.
I sat, on the edge of my bed, staring at the beautiful diamond on my left hand, encircled perfectly around the finger beside my pinky. Elizabeth Masen's ring.
I'd been wearing it for exactly 3 weeks. You would think, after 3 weeks, that the surprise of seeing it on my finger every time I looked down at my hand, would wear off. It hadn't.
I still found myself having to catch my breath, every time I looked at it. The strange thing was, it wasn't as if I didn't expect it to be there; because I did. I was at all times conscious of it, it was always in the back of my mind, and I always felt it. But I still got the rush of surprise every time I looked at it.
It wasn't because of the rings exquisite beauty, though it was stunning, that I was so aware of it. It was the sentiment that this tiny rock held, that had me.
It represented everything. Not just matrimony. It held promises and dates and time. It held belonging and love and loss. It held the beginning and it also held the end.
"If you're still unsure Bella, you don't have to do this."
I had been so engrossed in my own thoughts, that I hadn't even heard him come through my window, he was kneeling before me and his eyes were also focused on my third finger of my left hand.
"I'm not unsure Edward, I want this." I said softly, moving my hands from his eyes, swiftly running my fingers through his bronze hair
He looked up at me, and I could see the doubt in his eyes
"Edward, honestly," I said smiling "I want to belong to you in every way."
This pleased him, and he smiled his breathtaking crooked smile in return and brought his gentle cold hands to either side of my face, dazzling me with the power of his soft topaz eyes, I locked my arms around his neck.
"I love you." he breathed, sending the scent of him, blowing across my face. My thoughts scrambled.
And before I could collect them, he pressed his marble lips to mine, kissing me with a determined passion. His kisses had been a lot like this lately, a little less careful and a lot more thrilling. I was not complaining.
He had been blissfully happy these past few weeks, and I knew it was our impending wedding that had him so. The thought of me becoming his wife thrilled him like nothing else, this made me happy.
I was dizzy and my heart was beating rapidly, though I couldn't bring myself to break the kiss, he unfortunately did, but his lips continued up and down my jaw.
He chuckled as I tried to steady my heart beat and regulate my breathing, his lips left my skin, and he stood up, towering above me.
"Alice wants to go over some plans." he said, taking my hands in his and pulling me up so that I was standing in front of him
"Oh does she?" I said, still a little breathless
He wrapped his arms around me, so that every part of his marble body was pressed against mine and nodded looking down at me
"We should have a sleep over," he said, grinning "For the sake of the wedding of course."
I laughed "Of course." Charlie was away for the weekend on a fishing trip, so it was perfect for a sleepover at the Cullen's, I was excited, as I always was when I got to spend a night with Edward at his home, without worrying of interruptions from Charlie, though the back of my mind was pondering over what exactly Alice needed now.
She already had the invitations out, the venue booked, the flowers ordered, the rings ready… and I'd told her I didn't want a reception afterwards, just a small gathering at the Cullen's with the family.
The family being Charlie, Renee and the Cullen's.
What else was there to possibly plan?
"What are you thinking?" Edward must have noticed the thoughtful look on my face
I smiled up at him, always so curious "I'm just wondering what it is Alice wants to go over," I said "Do you know?"
"She was thinking about your dress when I left," he said "I suspect it has something to do with it."
"My dress is fine." I said, it was more than fine, it was the most beautiful dress imaginable, and perfectly suited for Edwards bride, it fit perfectly and not one stitch was out of place, what did Alice need with it?
He shrugged, and we were silent as he traced my face with his finger tips, he had a thoughtful expression on his face, and suddenly he spoke
"I do wish she'd let me see you in it." he said quietly
I laughed; looking up at him "Not a chance," I said "you know Alice."
He sighed "I do."
"You've seen it in her mind anyway," I reminded him "What's the problem?"
"Seeing something in someone's mind is nothing compared to seeing it in person," he scoffed "I just can't wait to see the real thing." he whispered, gazing into my eyes
"You won't have to wait much longer," I said, guiding his face down to mine, and kissing him softly on his cool lips "3 weeks." I whispered against his lips
"Mmm," he smiled as he pulled back, still holding me, rubbing my lower back gently "You should pack some clothes, we better go and see what it is Alice wants." I nodded, and untangled myself from his grip.
I packed my pajamas and some clothes for tomorrow, and my toiletries in a small overnight back. While Edward lay on my bed, watching.
"Let's go." he said, taking my bag from my shoulder and putting it swiftly on his own, always the gentleman.
AN: Short I know, this chapter is kind of a little test. To see if I should go on.
Should I? Please review and let me know what you think… if I don't get a very good response I won't continue with it. Tell me what's good and what's bad, I'd really appreciate it.