Hey guys. Sorry for the EXTREMELY long wait but i just haven't been feeling the inspiration. I know its no excuse, but its what it is...soo... I hope you enjoy this. Its the wedding sequence (finally).
Disclaimer: We've been through this before buddies. It ain't mine!
Chapter 2
(DPOV)
I watched from behind the door as each of the guests arrived. After lying in Alex's arms for a few hours my shaking had subsided. I tried to push the dreams out of my mind when Alice came storming through the room, yelling at Alex and pushing him out, but still couldn't shake it. I sighed and turned back into the room.
"Nervous, little sister?" Bella asked, placing the circlet of small white flowers on her long auburn hair.
"A little," I admitted, brushing down the skirt of my dress.
"Don't be. I know it seems crazy to tell you not to be nervous on your wedding day, but you're gonna be fine. You two were made for each other. Even Edward supports this." She smiled at me and brushed away a loose curl.
"Oh, Bella, I hope you don't mind me asking Edward to walk me down with Carlisle. I just, I don't know, Edward was the first to really talk to me and with whole music and mind reading, thing, I'm really close to him, but I didn't want to exclude Carlisle. I hope-"
"Dani. Breathe. I know you don't need to, but still." she grasped my shoulders. " I think that you asking Edward to walk you down the aisle is beautiful. I made me so happy. Now, what's really going on?" I looked into her golden eyes and thought about telling her about my dream but decided against it.
"What if I hurt him?" Bella smiled sadly.
"You will hurt him. And he'll hurt you. Its all part of loving someone. You get past it, you work through it."
"Alright girls, everyone ready?" Alice bustled in. Rose and Bella smiled at her. She looked expectantly in my direction.
"As ready as I'll ever be."
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The ceremony was small. A few of the nomads came, a family we met shortly after moving here, the Denali coven and of course Lucian and Clarisse. The bridesmaid wore dresses they had chosen individually, but all in the same shade of deep red. Life their dresses, my dress was all min. Strapless, the bodice was formfitting down to my hips. It was heavily beaded and a drape of fabric, almost like a thick ribbon gathered at a beaded center just below my navel. Lace trimmed the edges at the bottom. Like the bottom, lace trimmed the long veil, acting as a hem. It was perfect, and all mine. Except for the fact that it was pure white. While I insisted that I wasn't exactly virginal anymore, Alice insisted that my experience with Nicholas simply didn't count. She won, mainly because everyone else in the house agreed with her. As I watched Alice, then Rose, then Bella descend the stairs, I felt my breath begin to hitch. Immediately I heard Edward's voice in my mind.
Dani, it's gonna be fine. Enjoy this day. You won't get another like it. Unless your Rose. Then you'll have several days. I smiled and my mind was momentarily distracted. Edward and Carlisle took each of my arms and as the wedding march began, we moved forward.
The living room had been transformed into a vision of white. White fabric, white flowers everywhere. Our small congregation turned to watch us descend the stairs. I kept my eyes trained on the floor, foolishly afraid of tripping. But I made it down safe and we paused at the beginning of the makeshirt aisle. I looked up and found Alex's eyes on mine. There was such joy, such awe in his face I couldn't help but smile. But grin.
He grinned back at me and Emmett nudged Jasper as he grinned also, filled with the happiness radiating off of Alex and I. As we reached him, Carlisle left my side to stand in front of Alex and I. He would be the officiator.
"Take good care of her," Edward murmured to Alex. He turned toward me and I hugged him tightly.
I love you, Danica. Remember, everything one day at a time.
I know, I told him. You'll always be the first Edward. I love you too.
He retreated and I was sure that if I could cry, I would be doing so now. He had never said those words to me. Out loud of in my head. Alex took my hand and we stood ready. Looking at him again, I was grinning once more. He was just so happy.
"Dearly beloved, we are all her today…"
AN:There we are. Now the next few chapters are when things really get interesting....
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