Thanks for the reviews. I want to take this story slowly, and this is why this chapter is so short. sorry! i felt it was necessary to keep it short in order for the story not to feel rushed.

THIS IS AN AH FANFIC! just clearing that up.

-darkedwardlover23

My feet hurt, I was thirsty, I could barely see it was so bright, and I was about to pop out of the dress I was wearing.

On top of it all, Rosalie had decided to have her wedding in late July.

Lovely.

I felt like I had been standing there for hours. But in reality, it was mere minutes.

All the time, I had successfully, avoided making any eye contact with Mr. Cullen himself, basking in all his glory.

The landscape was truly beautiful. We were in the middle of a large field filled with many flowers and trees of different varieties.

Further behind where we were, which was at the alter, was the large canopy where the reception would be held.

Ah the reception… how was I going to survive while sitting in close proximity to the greek god?

I would probably do something really stupid; like choke on my food, or ramble.

Deep breathes Bella, deep breathes.

I was interrupted by the pastor announcing that Rosalie and Emmett are now husband and wife.

I sighed in relief, knowing that I would be able to get out of the sun and be able to sit down soon enough.

The wave of happiness soon disappeared when I realized again what task lay ahead of me.

Task? Wow. Pathetic.

All of the people around me started to file towards the covered canopy for the next event. I started to move slowly, making my way through the pushing crowd.

Suddenly something hit me from my right side.

I flew into the person next to me, stuttering apologies. Alice was grabbing on to my arm and jumping up and down.

" What is it Alice?"

" AHHHHHHHHH! BELLLAAA! They are married!!!!" she screamed.

I sighed exasperated, crossing my arms.

" Yes Alice."

" OH. And I need a favor. I met this really hot guy and he wants to walk to the reception together. His name is Jasper. Could you PLEASE move the car for me? I need to park it."

She pouted like a puppy dog and looked up at me from under her dark lashes.

There was an awkward silence until I finally gave in.

" alright Ali. Where are the keys?"

She screamed and hugged me again.

"Thanks Bella!"

And then she was off… and I was on my way to park her stupid fucking Porsche.

Oh well. You gotta love Alice.

After I parked the car in the main parking lot I started to make my way through the field back to the canopy. From the distance, I could see that everyone was seated at various tables.

Step after step, after step, AFTER STEP.

I was almost under the cover now, and I had managed to scout out Edward already.

He sat at a table closer to the Center of the canopy.

There was one empty seat at the round table covered with a white,silk table cloth. The seat, which I knew was meant for me.

I was mere feet away now, and met his stare for a period of three seconds before I dropped my eyes to the ground. I was hyper aware that he was still looking at me as I handed Alice her keys back.

" Thanks hun." She smiled at me before winking and nodding her head to the side.

Across the table from her sat a young man with blond hair and blue eyes, that appeared to be in his early twenties. I could only guess that this was the Jasper Alice spoke of. I smiled politely at him and turned on my heel after waving to Alice.

Alright, here goes nothing.

I tried to swing my hips, and appear more confident as I approached my table.

I almost sang with joy when I saw that Angela was also seated at me table, right next to where I would be sitting.

Along her I recognized Mike Newton, a guy who flirts with anyone who has a vagina, Jessica Stanely, the bitch of Forks High School, and a couple of other people I didn't know.

I pulled out my chair and sat down as gracefully as possible, and at the same time, kept my eyes from wandering to Mr. Cullen.

Bitch Stanely glared at me while resting her face on her perfectly manicured hand. We didn't get along at school, and I despised her with my entire being.

She thought she was better, funnier, and prettier than me, and didn't mind telling me that.

I hated people like that.

" Hello Bella. " she sneered.

" Hello Jessica, nice seeing you here." I said politely.

" Wish I could say the same for you." She scoffed loudly and flipped her hair over her shoulder.

" Bitch." Angela coughed. I have always liked Angela. She was a good friend at school.

Mike started laughing and turned his attention to me.

I didn't like the way he looked at me… like I was a piece of meat.

" How are you doing Bella?" his eyes wandered down to my breasts.

" Im fine." I stated curtly. Clearly, he didn't get the message.

" What are you doing tonight Bella?"

I stared at him evenly, giving away no signs of emotion.

" NOT you."

Everyone at the table started laughing, INCLUDING the god himself.

His laugh was the most beautiful sound, yet so masculine at the same time. He was perfection.

Shut up Bella.

" Well BELLA, is it?" Edward spoke.

I was so shocked I was at a lost for words. I only nodded.

" I am Edward Cullen, nice to meet you." He smiled and I gasped at his beauty. His voice was SO sexy. It must be a sin.

He reached forward across the small table as if to shake my hand.

I offered mine up in response, but instead of shaking hands, he kissed the back of mine and let his lips linger for longer than necessary.

I was almost trembling by this point.

When he kissed my hand, Electricity shot through me, from where his lips touched.

" Nice to meet you too." I murmured.

And it was nice.

Way too nice.