Edward was waiting at the altar, his face stretched out into a wide grin. I couldn't help but smile, his beauty was even more amazing as he stood in a black tux.
I felt a hand tighten around mine and looked to the side. Charlie was standing there next to me, tears in his eyes as he stared. I wanted to comfort him but I couldn't. All I could do was look ahead and keep walking.
As I finally made it up to the altar, Charlie placed my hand in Edward's and kissed my cheek. I smiled at him and then looked up to Edward.
Suddenly everything changed. I was in the forest – still in my wedding dress – and I could hear crying. Loud, painful sobs. I started running.
My feet were hurting from those stupid heels Alice had dressed me in and tears started to rush down my face at the thought of someone else being hurt, when I spotted him.
Curled up in a ball, on the wet, muddy ground was Jacob. I forced myself to run harder to reach him and when I did he turned to look at me.
"Bella," he sobbed. "Bella, you came." His face lit up and he stood, his arms extended for me.
I went to hug him back.
"Bella." I heard, but it wasn't Jake's voice. No, it was a much more velvet voice; the voice I would recognise anywhere at anytime. I stopped and looked around. Nothing but trees and dirt for as far as my eyes will see.
"Bella, love." I blinked in a daze.
Everything went black, and then there was a bright light.
"Bella, are you awake honey?" I heard Edward whisper in my ear. I rubbed the back of my hand over my eyes and strained them open.
I groaned and rolled around expecting to hit the floor to wake me properly, only to find a pillow and blanket. We were in Edward's room. The gold comforter was shoved in my face and I spotted Edward's hand on my arm.
"What time is it?" I croaked.
"About 5 in the morning. You haven't been sleeping for very long. But you started to sob and toss in your sleep and I got worried. Are you okay?" he replied sounding concerned.
I nodded. "Do you want to talk about your dream, love?"
"Nah, it's okay. Just gave me a fright is all." I didn't think Edward needed to hear about my dream; it would have upset him to known that I was dreaming about Jake – even if I hadn't meant to.
He smiled and kissed my forehead. "I love you, Bella."
"I love you, too." I yawned. Curling up into his chest I suddenly remembered Jacqui and everything that had happened tonight.
I sat up instantly. Had I dreamt that or did it really happen?
"Bella?" Edward said, alarmed. He rubbed my back soothingly.
"Did tonight really happen? I mean, with Jacqui…it just seems like a dream." I mused.
He smile and nodded his head slowly. "Yes, there was another vampire at our house tonight. Well, I guess this morning really. And you seemed to like her a lot. All you, Alice and Jacqui spoke about was the wedding until you fell asleep." He chuckled. "I didn't realise that you really were excited about the actual wedding."
"Of course I am, silly." I said, a smile playing on my face.
"I just thought that you were more excited about becoming a monster than about actually marrying me." His face looked hurt, like his heart was being broken. I couldn't have that.
I stoked his cheek. "Why would I be more excited about three days of pain than about the day every single girl dreams about since they were five? I love you, I'm going to marry you and there is nothing you can do about it." I chuckled a little at the thought of my white wedding. I hadn't ever admitted it, but I used to dream of my wedding all the time. I saw a smile form on his marble lips.
"But, you just wanted me to change you, Bella. You never really wanted to get married, I know that. I know you will still be my Bella when you are changed, yet…well; we've been through this before but I just do not want you doing anything you don't want to."
Edward didn't realise that I was opposed to marriage but that didn't matter, I would do anything for him; anything if it meant I could have him forever. He needed to know that.
"I would do anything for you and I know how important getting married is to you. I don't care if marriage wasn't the first thing on my list but if it means I get to be with you, I will do it. Becoming a vampire is a bonus, because I get to be with you forever. Do you see, Edward? If I can have you forever, I will do it."
He smiled apologetically and kissed the palm of my hand. "You still love me far too much than what I deserve, Isabella."
"Well then, you will just have to deal with it."
"I think I can do that." Suddenly, his cold marble lips were pressed against mine and we were kissing. His mouth was just as eager as mine and for once, he didn't pull away; it was like he had forgotten the boundaries. Not that I was against that.
I was the one who had to pull away, my breath ragged and my heart beating erratically. His breathing was just as rough as mine; that put a bigger smile on my face.
I lay back down on his chest and he began to play with my hair. I tried to remember what had gone on tonight; what Jacqui had said and done; what happened after they had shown her the dress. It was just a big blur. Then I remembered Rosalie and Emmett, when they went upstairs after Rose had gotten upset.
Why had she gotten upset?
After a few minutes of silence, he spoke. "What's on that beautiful mind of yours?"
I smiled. Now would be the perfect time to ask Edward about Rosalie, but the words just wouldn't form. "Bella?"
"Why…why did Rosalie get upset tonight?" I whispered, not really wanting her to hear in case she was still hurt.
Edward hesitated, moving around uncomfortably. "Well, you know all about…what happened to her, yes?" I nodded. "Well, the memory can be…difficult for her."
"Yes, but she was fine when she told me. Why was tonight any different?" I asked, confused. I distinctly recalled Rosalie being able to tell me everything without sobbing – and even a smile here and there.
"I suppose she just doesn't like strangers knowing all about her. Now she realises that it was something that could not be changed, so everything is okay. You know Rose though, she can react excessively."
It was starting to make sense in my tired mind. Before I could say anything else, Edward interrupted me.
"Perhaps, if you are curious still, you could speak to Rosalie about it. I'm sure she won't mind." I shook my head. It wasn't that big a deal.
I rolled on to my side and stared at Edward. His eyes were burning with love and joy. "So, how excited are you about this wedding?" I questioned, playing with his navy blue t-shirt. He smiled once again and picked up my left hand.
"Oh, you know. I guess a little." I hit his chest playfully. He shook his head, though. "Bella, words cannot even begin to describe how thrilled I am to be getting married to you in two short months. Although, I am worried that you will change your mind and run off at the last minute with someone like Mike Newton." He mock winced.
"Mike? Pshhh, right!"
My stomach growled, interrupting our little conversation. "Is my Bella hungry already?" I nodded.
Suddenly, I felt a gust of wind and we were running down the stairs – well, Edward was running with me over his shoulder. I giggled continuously.
He placed me down on the little black stall of the modern kitchen. "Cereal? Toast? Fruit salad?"
"Cereal, please." He smiled my crooked grin and grabbed a bowl out for me.
"There we go," Edward breathed as he placed the cereal in front of me and placing a light peck on my cheek.
"Why thank you," I laughed, giving him a kiss in return.
Ah, breakfast with my vampire.
A/N: YAYY it's up. Sorry it's a little late. School has been packing the assignments down and rah rah rah (the end! Jacqui :) )
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