A/N: Thanks for the support, loves! You guys are too great. I think once I finish this chappy, I'm gonna go write for My Adventures With The Cullen Family. I've had this idea about the pack in the back of my head. :) Now, here to give hugs to the first chapter's reviewers, everyone's favorite klutz/heroine Bella Swan!
Bella: Aay babay.
Me: Uhm…
Bella: -Falls down-
Edward: Bella…what am I going to do with you?
Bella: CHANGE MEEEEEEE
Edward: After we're married.
Bella: Dammit.
Me: Uhm…review!
"Alice! Dammit, I told you purple, not pink! You know I hate this shade of pink. It looks like a freaking baby shower in here." I stormed into the kitchen of our Denali cabin, eyes black with fury. I slammed down a clip board on the table.
"I know." She smirked. It was only then that I noticed her, Rose, and Bella opening boxes of dyed purple roses. One box was full of flowers, the other full of petals.
"Wasn't that a great little trick? Credit goes to Emmett." I glared daggers at my sister before running off to find Emmett.
"EMMETT MCCARTY CULLEN WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?!"
I ran into his room, not bothering to open the door, thus causing it to be broken down. He looked up at me, dropping his weights to the floor.
"It's really funny to play tricks on the stressed-out bride-to-be, isn't it?!" I screamed at him as I crossed the floor slowly. I picked him up and threw him against the wall, holding him there by his neck.
"I-I'm sorry, A-Ayden. Please don't be m-mad." He gave me puppy eyes. I dropped him to the floor, sighing.
"Don't screw with me anymore, Emmett. Go clean up the pink roses in the family room before I change my mind." I collapsed on the floor in the hall. I pulled my knees up to my chest, my head in my hands.
"Stupid stressed-out vampire," he muttered as he walked down the stairs. I pulled the knob off of what used to be his door and chucked it at his head.
"We're home!" Carlisle called from the back door. He, Cole, Esme, and the entire Denali coven had been hunting for the past week.
I ran down the stairs and straight into Cole's arms. He held me close to him, just staring into my eyes. I knew it was coming; I turned to mush, yet again.
"Ayden, are you alright?" Carlisle asked after a minute of my staring.
"Uhh, she does that…a lot." Cole looked back and forth nervously between me and our father figure.
"Hmm…does that happen with all the girls, Cole?"
"Yeah, sometimes," he admitted sheepishly.
"Well, I think we've found his gift." My eyes shot up to meet my father's.
"Say what?" I raised an eyebrow as Cole carried me to sit on one of the couches. Carlisle sat next to us.
"I believe that women may be very…sensitive…to his appearance."
"You mean he's some sort of super-dazzler?!" I asked, shocked and confused. My father chuckled.
"Yes, I suppose you could put it that way. It's like you're gift, but it only works on women and it doesn't involve his voice." Carlisle nodded his head as he stood. "I suppose I should tell everyone. This is quite interesting," he muttered as he ran to the other cabin.
"Ayden! Come on! We're going shopping!" I rolled my eyes, though Alice couldn't see, and kissed Cole's cheek.
"I'll see you Monday, babe," he cooed in my ear before Alice dragged me to the Porsche.
"I love you!" I called as we pulled down the driveway, heading to Paris for the weekend.
"Ayden, trust me, I know how it feels. Alice is, as Jasper once said, one frightening little monster," Bella whispered as we walked into yet another lingerie store on the Paris street corners.
"What is today, Saturday? Crap, we're running out of time." Alice stopped in the middle of the store, thinking intently about our agenda.
"Tomorrow we get the dresses, today is lingerie and jewelry. We go home Monday, and I start the decorating and such. Rose, you invited the Volturi yesterday, right?"
"Yes, Alice. Everything is taken care of, I promise. Just buy the girl something to wear on her honeymoon so we can go home sooner," Rosalie muttered.
"Alright, everyone split up. Scream if you find something." With that, Alice stormed off with an evil glint in her eyes to find something for my honeymoon.
"Ayden! Come here now!" Alice screeched from across the store.
I walked over to her sullenly, taking in the small bits of clothing draped over her arm. Of the mounds of material, I could spot an ivory lace garter with blue detail and crystal beading, and on top was a fuschia pink chemise with a 'v' shaped neckline trimmed with soft black lace, slender shoulder straps and lace trim to the hemline. It came with a matching jacket.
I was shoved by Alice and Rosalie into a dressing room, and forced to model for them. All the while, Bella was throwing me apologetic glances. I laughed at her pity for me.
"Thanks, Bella. I appreciate it," I said gratefully as I walked out, back in my original clothing.
Alice and Rosalie found a few things for themselves then paid an astounding 3200 dollars for everyone's purchases.
"Yay! Jewelry time, girls!" Alice chimed as she waved a taxi down outside the store.
My mind reeled as I wondered how much money we could possibly have. Alice had picked some…rather expensive pieces for the wedding.
The necklace she picked for me was stunning: crafted of 14K white gold and over 90 diamonds. Waves of round diamonds on it were separated by diamond flowers to total 3/4 carat. If I wasn't already, I was sure I would've died.
The earrings were even worse: half a carat each, totaling 2 ¾ carats on my head during my wedding. They were simple, nearly colorless diamonds, set in white gold.
For my bridesmaids, Alice, Bella, and Rose each had a pair of ½ carat diamond earrings and a simple necklace with a small diamond pendant.
We went back to our hotel once Alice had maxed out 3 credit cards. The night was spent having pillow fights and playing truth or dare, our favorite pastimes.
Alice dragged us out into the warm morning air for more shopping as soon as the sun was visible behind clouds.
"Alright, everyone in the taxi. If we finish early, we go home tonight." She stopped, hand on the door of the taxi. She was smiling as her vision faded.
"The dresses are amazing, guys! And we'll get to leave tonight." We breathed a sigh of relief as the taxi screeched to a halt outside a rather large store. Alice paid the driver and threw the door open; we followed her into the store.
"Hello ladies, may I help you?" a pale, redheaded sales clerk asked politely.
"Yes, we're here for a fitting. Cullen." Alice smiled up at the woman as knowing dawned on her.
"Yes, right this way ladies." She ushered us to the back of the store and into a room filled with white gowns and purple bridesmaid dresses.
"And who here is the bride?" I stepped forward. The woman looked back at me in pleasant shock. "Oh, how I do appreciate young love," she murmured as she pulled several of the dresses down and handed them to me.
"These are all near your size, dear. You girls look through them and decide which ones you like. I have all our purple bridesmaid dresses as requested, Ms. Cullen."
"Thank you very much. We won't be long," Alice said as the woman retreated to the front of the store.
Alice stole the stack of dresses from me immediately. She held up her hand, never looking at me, when she knew I would protest. She searched through the dresses quickly, finally finding one that she liked, the one she knew we'd buy.
She unzipped the white bag to reveal a traditional confederate gown from the Civil War era. It was made of a delicately embroidered silk organza; it was silk white with white embroidery. The dress had a three-tiered skirt and a ruffle at the off-the-shoulder neckline. The boned bodice was cut from a traditional 19th century pattern, and closed with a center back lacing. The shoulders and center front were accented with soft satin bows.
I fell in love with it immediately. I ran over to Alice, throwing my arms around her. I was sure that tears would've been flowing had it been a possibility. She laughed her bell-like laugh.
"I'm glad you like it," she giggled, hugging me back.
"You're the best maid of honor ever, Alice!" I backed up to look at my dress once again. My sisters hugged me and squealed. The excitement in the room was tangible.
"Ok, enough about you, it's time to find our dresses." Alice put my gown to the side and hung the others back up on a separate rack. She darted to the other side of the room, scanning the dresses quickly.
Finally, she settled her eyes on something that pleased her. The dresses were a simple, deep purple color with spaghetti straps. The length would cover their silver heels. The skirt flared out the slightest bit at the bottom. Alice squealed with excitement after seeing herself, along with Rose and Bella, in the dresses.
"Pleased with what you found, ladies?" the sales clerk asked as Alice placed the dresses on the counter.
"Very," she laughed, pulling out yet another credit card. She paid and walked out to wave down a taxi.
"You guys go back to the hotel. I have to go buy tuxedos," Alice said as she stepped into her taxi.
We walked back to the hotel room with our arms linked. We packed our things, ready to go as soon as Alice returned. All our bags were sitting by the door when Alice walked in, four new bags in hand.
"Ready? The taxi's waiting." We ran out into the hall and to the elevator at vampire speed.
"Guess so," Alice muttered under her breath.
"Ayden!" Cole exclaimed as we pulled up in front of the cabin. I ran to him quickly as Alice, Bella, and Rosalie gathered our purchases.
We stared at each other for what seemed like forever, just smiling stupidly. He kissed my nose; I pushed his face down so that his lips would meet mine.
"Go away, you two. I want to show everyone what we got. And he can't see your dress." I took Cole's hand in my own and walked to the vacant cabin.
"Did you have fun?" Cole asked me as we collapsed onto the couch, wrapped up in each other's arms.
"Yes, but I missed you terribly," I whispered in his ear. I kissed his neck before burying my face into his cold chest. I could feel him kiss my hair as we lay there, completely content.
"Come on, guys! We have wedding plans to attend to!" Alice chimed from the front door of the cabin, bouncing in place. We sighed in unison, giving each other worried glances. Eventually, we stood and walked, hand in hand, to join Alice and plan the event that would bind us to one another for eternity.
A/N: I'll try and put pictures of the girls' purchases up later. For now, here's Bella!
Bella: -Reaches out for hugs and trips over air-
Edward: Silly girl…
Bella: GIMME HUGS!