Memo: Ok, so I decided to write chapter 2 because people wanted to read it and I really want everyone to keep reading..the plot is intresting
Disclaimer: I, in no way, own Twilight or N.M…but what I do own is Edward…lol, just kidding…but I know we all want to…but I cant…god Edward just come to me…tear…lol
There was no sign of my mom, Phil, Charlie, or any of the other Cullens. My guess was they had probably left already. I had no idea where exactly the wedding was taking place-Edward was determined to keep that a secret-. I guess I'll just have to find out. I sighed. Edward looked at me curiously. I started to climb into my truck, but Edward stopped me.
"Where do you think you're going?" he asked.
"Oh. I thought we were going in my truck-there's no other car around here," I said. Rosalie and Emmet had taken her car while the other Cullens decided to drive too. With Mom, Phill, and Charlie here, they needed to use every car, or rather wanted to-Phil got really excited over all the vehicles-.
"We're not driving this time. Hop on," he said, patting his back. That always caught me off guard. The fact that he didn't drive like normal people-well, he wasn't normal-. That's way I loved him so much. The vampire going against his normal nature; in love with a human girl. And that human girl was me of all people. I shook my head and climbed onto his back; locking my arms around his neck. He took off suddenly, but gracefully, the trees whizzing past us, the wind flying in my face. I tried to figure out where exactly we were going, but all I saw was green and more green. After a few minutes, Edward slowed down to a stop and pulled me gently from his back. All of a sudden it hit me-a strong sense of déjà vu-. I looked around. There really wasn't anything I recognized, just the same old trees. I strained to listen and I heard something; water gurgling off in the distance. I finally realized where we where. Why hadn't I though of this before?
"The meadow!" I exclaimed. "It's the perfect place." He smiled
"I'm glad you like it, I thought you had forgotten." Forgotten? How could I ever forget a place like this? The very place where Edward and I had confessed our love. The place so lovely, so beautiful, that its presence would always be forged in my mind.
"Forget," I said. "I could never forget the meadow." It would have been so much more perfect if the sun was out. Edward would be glistening like a million diamonds, taking my hand and holding it tight. Obviously it wouldn't work out though-I would have to explain to Charlie and my mom why my boyfriend shimmers-. I wrapped my arm around his waist and lifted up my dress, walking under two intertwined trees and stepping into the wavy grass. Everybody was already there, lined up on each side of me. Carlisle was at the front being the, well, preacher. He had studied preaching before so he knew how to do the whole speech stuff. Plus, he had done Rosalie and Emmett's wedding once or twice. Someone had dragged the piano out and Emmett was sitting on the bench, playing an unfamiliar tune. Jasper was the best man (if you could say that) and Charlie took my arm to escort me. Alice was holding the end of my veil and the marriage tune was playing softly in the background. Rosalie stepped forward with inhuman grace; dropping roses down in the meadow grass and standing next to Carlisle. It seemed like forever for the walk to Edward to be over; I could feel everyone staring at me. When I reached him, he took hold of my hands and squeezed gently. Carlisle started talking but I forgot most of what he was saying right after he said it. I was preoccupied with Edward-his face-my eyes couldn't seem to turn away from such beauty. His messy, rusty colored hair, flying in the breeze. The way his lips formed in a slight smile. All of these things made me forget all my worries and think about him and only him.
The only time I actually paid any attention was when Edward said "I do." Carlisle started up again.
"And do you, Isabella Marie Swan, take Edward Anthony Mason Cullen, to be your husband, through…" but I wasn't listening. I was so mesmerized by Edward that when Carlisle stopped talking and everyone was silent, I managed to remember where I was.
"I do," I whispered. Edward slid a pure diamond ring around my finger and-when Alice handed the ring I picked for him-I slipped his ring around his pale finger.
"Then you are now husband and wife," Carlisle said. "You may now kiss the bride." Edward leaned in toward me, while I gently wrapped my arms around his neck. He kissed me gently and I (not as gently) back. He held me there for a few seconds and then pulled away, still keeping his arms on my waist. Emmett bounded up to me, patting me on the back while I fell from the force of his hand. Edward caught me, scowling at Emmett. He didn't seem to notice.
"So, Bella, now that this whole thing is over, you do realize you're part of the family now. Well, you always were, but now, you're officially part of it." He laughed his booming laugh, causing me to look up startled. I chuckled nervously.
"Yeah, I guess I am." Mom and Phill were beside me talking to Esme and Carlisle.
"Bella," Alice said. "You do realize that this isn't over yet-we still have to open your wedding gifts," she chimed. I groaned.
"Alice, no gifts. The dress and this whole thing was already a big gift," I told her warily. But she didn't listen. She dragged me over to the silver Volvo with Edward following behind. My mom stopped by the car, leaning on the window.
"Bella, I'm so happy for you! Charlie told me all about the Cullens; they seem so nice. I was talking to Esme and she was telling me all about how Carlisle got his medical degree and why the moved here…and…" She started to tear up.
"I'm just sooo happy that this whole thing worked out for you. You and Edward are going to have a good life, I just know it," she assured me.
"Mom, I know, I really do. Don't worry, everything will be fine. Nothing changes ok? I'll still call you and send you e-mails every week. Just relax, it'll be ok." I tried to sound convincing. My mom needed to be happy, I was worried about her. She had to drive down to Seattle now and take a plane back to Phoenix. Phil's game was in five or six hours and they needed to get back early. She squeezed me tightly, looking a little less anxious.
"I'll call you, ok, when I reach home. I love you," she said.
"I love you too Mom," I replied. Phill gave me a hug and congratulated me and then they were in the car, waving goodbye before driving off. Edward was waiting patiently and he started the car, driving back to the house smoothly. He turned to look at me, smiling.
"So, we're a married couple. Are you going to come live with me now?" he asked, smirking. My heart fluttered. Live with Edward; the thought made my head spin. Of course I wanted to live with him; forever. But I wasn't sure that Charlie was ready for me to leave yet.
"Well…I want to but…Charlie?"
"Don't worry, we'll talk about it later," he said. "Do you like your ring?" he asked. I looked at it and frowned.
"Its perfect…too perfect. How much money did you spend on this?" It looked like it cost more than what I'd set for wedding limits. He scowled.
"It's a gift, just accept it like that," he said, warily. He most likely went to some expensive jewel store in Phoenix or Seattle and bought the highest priced ring there.
"Edward, I told you, nothing expensive. This looks like a billion dollar ring. You shouldn't have even…" but he cut me off.
"Bella, don't be stubborn. Forget about the ring. You still have gifts to open," he said, in a tight voice.
"Too much gifts," I grumbled. The car slid to a stop in the driveway. Edward hopped out and with unnatural fluidness, was by my door and opening it in less then a second. He held on to me, one arm around my waist, the other wrapped around my back. I gazed up at the sky; the clouds were dark and menacing, promising to pour down in seconds. We hurried through the door, stepping into the dining room that no one ever used. Everyone was already there except for Charlie-he had to go back for police duty early-. There were five or six presents on the table. Emmett was standing by them, preparing to open it for me. It was really fine by me if anyone else opened it-I did not want a replay of what happened my last birthday-. Rosalie stepped toward Emmett.
"Do you want him to open our present first?" she asked coolly.
"Sure," I replied cautiously. He ripped the paper open in one fluid moment and handed it to Edward and me. It was a pair of keys, to what I wasn't sure. When Edward saw them, he grinned and dragged me outside, staring at something in the driveway. I followed his gaze slowly, afraid of what I would find. It was a…car.
"They got us a CAR!" I exclaimed, hysterically. He smiled running toward the vehicle and climbing in. This was ridiculous, a car? Why a car-not just any car even-I checked the back, some type of Lamborghini.
"Edward," I growled.
"Come on Bella, I've been wanting this car for a long time. You don't have to drive it if you don't want to. I'll drive, let's go for a ride!" he exclaimed.
"No way am I getting in a car when there's no need to…" but all of a sudden I was sitting in the leather seat, seatbelt strapped around me. Edward had pulled me into the seat in less than a second and now he was driving off.
"Edward," I sighed. "This is seriously overboard-I mean think, just really think about it, a car, not to mention one of the most expensive cars, and you're just going to say thank you Rosalie and Emmett, and except it?" I mean, it must have cost 185,000 dollars. Thinking about the cost made my head spin.
"Yes Bella, we give ourselves gifts like this on special occasions-and marriage is a special occasion, a big one-. This is a very fast car. I've wanted to own this for a long time." He leaned in to me, his breath a sweet mix of air, his eyes burning, smoldering.
"Please," he begged. "Just let us have this, please." I really hated it when he did that. My breathing hitched and I was suddenly dizzy. I nearly fainted, nearly, but I was learning to try to stay conscious when I was around him. I couldn't manage to say anything so I just nodded. He pulled back, satisfied. The drive was quiet and I found myself thinking so many things. What happens now? Would he go back on his deal? He better not, that was an agreement and he promised to do it. I wondered what I would be like as a…vampire. Probably extremely beautiful, that was for sure. My skin wouldn't change; maybe I'd get paler. My whole structure would be different, more graceful and elegant, with dancing steps and a radiant face. I could imagine myself dancing into Edwards's arms, never being afraid that my blood was too much for him to handle. Me and Edward, happily ever after…forever. The thought made me smile and I hoped that he was thinking the same thing too.
EDWARDS POV
I glanced at her from the corner of my eye. She was smiling; now more then ever, I wished I could hear her thoughts. What was that sweet mind of hers thinking about? The marriage? I would never know for sure, not even if I turned her…But I pushed the thought from my mind. I would try to convince Bella not to want this-this cursed life-. There would be no blush to her face, no fragileness, no warmth, no blood…no heart-nothing. Even thinking this, I knew that there would be no balance if I kept her human-her blood would drive me insane and she would always be in constant danger-. I tried to not to think of it anymore, instead I started talking.
"So," I said casually. "Don't you want to know where I'm taking you?" She looked up, disturbed.
"I know exactly where you're taking me," she replied, her face serious. I frowned. Had I told her? No, I thought, even I didn't have any idea where I was heading. I raised an eyebrow questioningly.
"You do, do you?" I asked. She nodded, her chocolate hair bouncing up and down, turning to stare at me.
"You're going straight to whatever car dealership Emmett and Rosalie bought this from and returning this car," she demanded. I sighed. Not the car again.
"Bella…" But she interrupted me.
"No Edward. Look at me for a second and don't do that dazzling thing, cause' I know you know what I'm talking about." I pulled the car over by the side of the road, preparing to hear a long speech.
"You of all people should know that I don't like gifts. Especially if the gift is an expensive car-I simply can not accept it." She sighed. "And trust me, I know you love cars, but this isn't just your marriage-it's mine too-. On your birthday, I won't complain, but this is both of us and I can't just…" she trailed off overwhelmed. I took this as my chance to talk.
"First of all, my birthday isn't until another century." I paused, watching her face. Her expression stayed the same. "Second, I don't think you even thought about how Emmett and Rosalie would feel if I returned the gift they bought for us." She blinked and turned to stare out the window.
"I guess you do have a point," she muttered under her breath. Wow, Bella agreeing with me, now that's a first. Maybe I had persuaded her? She turned to look at me.
"But this is your car and I don't plan on riding in it again. My truck is in perfectly fine shape." Well, of course, I'd forgotten there was always an exception to Bella. Who wouldn't want an incredible car free of charge? Even if I tried my best to convince her otherwise, she wouldn't change her mind. If I tried my "dazzling" again, she might change her mind all together and tell me to return the car; something I was not prepared to do.
"Fine," I told her simply, turning the car and driving back to her house. I could see her staring at me with a doubtful expression on her face. I wished she would stop doubting me. If she would just know that I loved her so much, know that becoming one of us would ruin everything for her, know that I would do anything and everything for her, if she could understand that-if she could grasp that- then maybe things wouldn't be so hard for the both of us.
Charlie's house was coming up on the right; I drove up to the curb and turned to her. She looked up, surprised, gazing out the window to her house.
"You can open the rest of your gifts later," I said, watching her. She turned to look at me with a hopeful expression on her face; those big brown eyes seeing strait through me.
"Will I see you tonight?" I wanted to say yes to that face. Tell her that I would do anything for her, and that yes, I would be waiting for her upstairs. But naturally, things were not always that easy. I sighed, wishing that I could be with her all the time, always by her side, protecting her from every danger in the world. I was a danger. I had already tried protecting her from myself but it didn't work out; anyway, I couldn't handle the…pain of being away from Bella-it made me too anxious-. This was all so…difficult. I realized she was waiting for an answer.
"I cant tonight. I have to hunt if I want to be with you all day tomorrow," I said, watching her face fall in distress.
"Bella, darling, please don't be sad," I whispered, touching her face gently. She kissed my hand gently, causing my dead self to fill with emotions.
"You can't tell me that; you know I'll always be sad when you're not there." I wished she wouldn't say that. I wished she would be happy every single second of every single day. I wished I could be with her all the time. But keeping her alive came first, my wishes were second. I couldn't have myself yearning for her blood-she needed to be safe-so I needed to hunt. The breeze blew her hair and the smell came of her so strongly (the sweet fragrance of freesia and lavender) that I had to restrain myself from jumping on her.
"I have a question," she said suddenly. What was it this time? Her questions always seemed to take me by surprise; I had to stop and think before answering.
"Yes?" I asked, cautiously.
"It's our wedding and since it's our wedding I was wondering if you would kiss me." I laughed silently to myself. This was the one question Bella would always get lucky on. How could I ever tell her no? I wanted to kiss her more then she wanted to kiss me. Sometimes I did get carried away; I had to watch myself this time. I leaned in toward that lovely face, feeling her pulse quicken, and kissed her full on the lips. Her breathing shortened and her hands were winding tightly around my neck. I pulled her hands away and moved back slightly.
"You got lucky today. Charlie will be worried if you're not home by now." She sighed and with one last fleeting look at me, got out and walked slowly to the door, turning to look at me before Charlie called and she went inside. I drove the car home, pushing it to180 mph. I pulled it into the driveway, hearing Emmett and Rosalie's intimate thoughts. I listened to Alice and Jasper and they too were thinking deeply of each other. Esme and Carlisle were both thinking about how much they loved each other. If I went in, I would just have to go out from all the passion emanating from everyone. I parked the car and rushed out into the nearest woods, looking for something to drink. There was something stepping to the side of me and I leaped on it, ferociously. I got lucky; it was a wolf, already limping from a bloody leg. I snapped its neck and bit into it, gulping down the hot, syrupy liquid. The wolf didn't completely satiate my hunger so I killed two deer, drinking them clean. All the while I thought of Bella; trying to turn my mind away from what she would think if she saw me like this. I wasn't thirsty anymore, so I decided it was ok if I saw her now. It took a minute to reach her house and climb through her window. She was already fast asleep. I sat in the corner, on the rocking chair.
"Edward," she said abruptly. Had I woken her? She sighed and mumbled "I love you." No, she was just talking in her sleep. Hearing her say that, I felt like my dead heart was beating, like there was nothing that mattered to her more then me-and that even though I was a monstrous beast-she still loved me.
"I love you, Bella," I whispered. I would always love her, no matter what happened.
Ok, I really didn't like that chapter that much. It was so hard to do Edward's POV and it sucked soo much…if I think of another ending I'll change it, that one was kind of rushed…sorry, I'll try to make the next chapter a lot better…this is basically the whole introduction to the story, so it won't get fast until ch. 4 or 5…expect cliffhangers…lol…anyway review please…and thank you for all the people that convinced me to continue this…love u guys!
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