Here is the next chapter. They're still in the wedding, and I'm just going to say that the Bianca and Jacob in here was my favorite part. They are so much fun to write because there's never any serious drama and they're always making fun of each other and joking around.
The next chapter will be the rest of the wedding and then we shall be done with it. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I own nothing that you recognize from The Twilight Saga.
I was one of the first to say congratulations to Edward and Bella during the reception. I walked forward, swiping away the tears that had fallen.
"I can't believe you're married," I murmured as I embraced Bella.
"I can't believe it either," replied Bella.
"I can," said Edward. I hugged him as well. "I've been waiting for this for years."
I laughed. "Well, congratulations."
I waved quickly before leaving them to the other well-wishers.
I danced with quite a few people. Emmett wouldn't let me refuse and spun me around easily, but kept making jokes about the people around us, causing me to laugh loudly and disturb the other dancers. Seth and I danced around like idiots on the edge of the dance floor, while Billy laughed at with. Alice and I spun in elegant circles, striking odd poses every now and then. I didn't seriously dance with a single person, but I was laughing constantly.
At the same time, though, I was a bit sad. I was sad that Bella was leaving, I was sad Embry wasn't there -
I was standing at the edge of the lights and flowers, when I felt a warm arm wrap around me and a hand cover my mouth. I was suddenly pulled from the lights and into the darkness.
When it we were safely out of the lights, the hands let go of me and I whirled around.
Jacob stood before me, in all his tan skin, shaggy hair, and extremely tall glory. He had his hands spread and there was an implied ta da!
"Jacob!" I exclaimed. I jumped at him and wrapped my arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. He laughed and hugged me back. I started crying, large awful tears, realizing that I had missed him more than I thought.
"Aw, c'mon, B," he said, setting me back on my feet. "Don't cry."
"You asshole!" I cried. My hands were balled into fists when I smacked him in the chest repeatedly. It hurt me more than it hurt him, but he pretended to be injured.
"Ow," he said in a sarcastic tone. "What's that for?"
"Don't ever do that again, you fucker!" I exclaimed. I never really cussed unless I was around Jacob. He was a terrible influence.
"What, leave or kidnap you?"
"Both!"
He chuckled. "Oh, I missed you, B."
I laughed tearfully, and wiped the tears from beneath my eyes. "You better have."
He just laughed again. I couldn't really hear the music, so we didn't dance. We just talked.
"So what made you decide to come home?" I asked.
"I don't know," he said. "I think it was the fact that I knew I'd be hurting Bella if I didn't come home."
"I'm glad you're here, Jake," I said. "It's going to make her so happy."
"That's the point."
"Are you staying?" I asked.
"I'm not sure," he said.
I touched his arm. "Please stay. We all missed you. Hell, Charlie put up a million flyers because he thinks you're missing."
"I'll have to think about it," he said.
I sighed. "Well, I'll get back to the party so you can get your time with Bella."
I hugged him tightly. "I love you, Jake."
"I love you, too, B," he replied, hugging me back.
I turned and started to head back to the party, but a pair of warm arms wrapped around my stomach, hugging me from behind.
"You look absolutely amazing," said Embry, his chin on my shoulder.
I spun around to face him and grinned. "Why, thank you. "
I was in heels, so he didn't have to lean as far as usual to kiss me.
"I thought you weren't coming," I said when we pulled away.
"Well, I was put on babysitting duty," he said, jerking his head toward Jake. I glanced over and saw that Bella and Jacob were all ready dancing. "But the guys were tired of my thoughts."
"What thoughts?" I asked.
"Well," he said. "You really do look very good in that dress. . . ."
I pretended to gasp scandalously. "Embry!"
He laughed. "Relax. I was kidding. I just missed you."
"I missed you, too," I replied, kissing him again. "You know, most people dance at weddings. . . ."
He stepped back and held his hand out dramatically.
"Miss Swan, may I have this dance?" he said in an odd, pompous voice.
I giggled and took his hand, pretending to swoon.
"Why, yes, Mr. Call. Yes, you may," I replied in the same voice.
He grinned and pulled me in. One of his hands was at the small of my back, pressing me closer, while the other grasped my left hand. We began our slow, simple dance and I was thankful that Embry was not balance impaired.
"So, my mom misses you," he said.
I laughed. "Tiffany misses me?"
"Yes," he said, grimacing. "She told me that I have to bring you around more often."
"Sure," I said. "I'll be there. I miss Tiffany, too."
Embry groaned.
"Bella! Have you lost your mind? You can't be that stupid! Tell me you're joking!"
Embry and I both turned quickly to see Jacob grasping Bella tightly. His hands were trembling, causing Bella to shake. He was angry, that much was obvious.
"Jake - stop!" exclaimed Bella.
Embry ran faster than I did, and I was in heels. He ran over to help. I tried to run, but the ground was terrible with my shoes. I quickly reached down, slipped both of them off my feet, and ran after him, watching as he exploded into a wolf.
When I got there, Edward was tensed in front of Bella, standing protectively. Sam and Embry were braced between them and Jacob. Seth had his arms around Jacob, pulling him away.
I sprinted forward, standing between Sam and Jacob with my arms out, pushing against Jacob's trembling body.
Bella gasped while Edward called out, "Bianca get out of here!"
Sam and Embry both growled at me, urging me away. The only person who didn't get angry at me for being there was Seth, and that was because they were trying to make him leave as well.
"C'mon, Jake. Let's go," said Seth, trying to pull him back.
"I'll kill you," whispered Jacob menacingly. "I'll kill you myself! I'll do it now!"
He shuddered convulsively against my hands and I felt a brief spasm of fear. I remembered the last time a wolf had phased too close to me. . . .
"Seth, get out of the way!" hissed Edward.
Seth tugged on Jacob and managed to pull him back a few feet. I pushed forward and turned a bit to throw my left shoulder against him, hoping for more umph.
Jacob looked down at me and his eyes zeroed in on my scars. He was on the edge, afraid to hurt me but furious with Edward.
"Don't do it, Jake. Please," I murmured, looking up at him.
The fight seemed to go out of him. Sam tapped me on the shoulder with his nose and I stepped aside. Together, he and Seth pushed the still trembling, but no longer fighting Jacob into the trees.
Embry stared after them, obviously checking to see if they made it safely.
"I'm sorry," whispered Bella.
"It's all right now, Bella," Edward replied.
There was a sharp bark from one of the wolves, more than likely Sam. Embry made a slight whimper and glanced at me.
I was still shaking slightly, and scared, but I refused to let him see it. I loved Embry in his wolf form, his gray coat and the dark splotches on his back. He wasn't nearly as tall as Jacob and Sam were, but he was mine and I loved him.
I ran forward and wrapped my arms around his neck, pressing my face into his fur. I pulled away, kissed his muzzle, and stepped back.
"Go on," I said.
Embry gave me one last apologetic look before running into the trees.
I paused for a moment, looking after him. Then, with a sigh, I slipped my heels back on. I turned to go back to the wedding and noticed that Bella and Edward were discussing something, so I didn't say anything. I walked passed them and moved around the edge of the lights. I spotted Alice and slipped into the spot next to her, pretending to have been talking to her the entire time.
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