Chapter 7 Kim's wedding

AN: I don't own Twilight.

I have no idea how Thursday turned into Monday. I had a little trouble getting this chapter out, but here it is (finally).

I woke to sound of the pitter-patter of the rain on the roof. I winced as the rain picked up and pounded to a steady rhythm.

Everyone was coming home from college for the Thanksgiving weekend and Kim and Jared's wedding. Paul was bringing his imprint to meet the pack and I have to say that I'm very eager to meet the girl who tamed the beast.

I yawned and stretched before getting out of bed and hitting the shower, doing my best to get ready for the day.

I fluffed my hair after letting it dry, not really bothering to do anything special with it since the rain would just ruin it anyway.

I decided to go to Emily's early to help set up the 'Welcome Home' lunch she had planned for our college kids. Though I wasn't much help with the cooking, I can set a mean table.

"Hey, Leah," Emily said as I let myself in through the backdoor.

"Hey," I said, shaking the excess water out of my hair, ignoring the exasperated look Emily sent my way. "Where are the kids?"

"In their room with babysitter extraordinaire, Brady," she said, not bothering to look up from the soup she was stirring.

"Figures," I grumbled shaking my head. "Need some help?"

"Sure. Can you set the table?"

Emily motioned to the giant pile of plates and cutlery on the table.

I had just perfectly positioned the last plate when the couple of the hour showed up, followed by Seth, Lily, Embry and Addie. Jared flopped down on the gigantic sofa, pulling Kim down with him. She laughed and rolled her eyes before shouting a 'Hello' to let Emily know where they were. The others took seats around the room, keeping their imprints close.

"How are you feeling, Kimmy?" I asked, plopping down next to them. "Got cold feet yet?"

"Nope," she giggled, snuggling into Jared's chest, "they're a toasty 108 degrees."

I shook my head and smiled.

"I still can't figure out what you see in this idiot," I said, motioning to Jared as he said a disgruntled 'Hey!', "but I'm glad you're happy."

"Thanks, but he's -"

The screeching of tyres on the wet ground cut her off, followed by the slamming of car doors.

"Oh, sweet land!" I heard Jacob say, followed by an angry retort from Emma. Jared and I looked at each other with wide eyes as I struggled to contain my giggles.

"I take it Emma drove," he said and everyone snickered as Emma came storming into the house with Jacob hot on her heals.

"Come on, Baby. I was just kidding," Jake said as he tried his best to get his pouting imprint to smile at him again.

I rolled my eyes, laughing as I stood up before helping Kim up too.

Emily came out of the kitchen, followed by Sam, looking a little dishevelled.

"Okay, guys, let's try to make a good impression," she said, earning a snort from me and the guys.

"Well, it was worth a try," she muttered as the door opened and Paul and his imprint stepped into the house.

Paul pulled the girl over to meet Sam and Emily first and I watched as her eyes widened when she saw Emily's scars. She looked away sheepishly, but her eyes kept darting to the three jagged lines running down my cousin's cheek.

Emily smiled and pulled her to where I was standing with Emma, Addie and Lily, rolling her eyes and shooting him a stern look when Paul grumbled something about her stealing his imprint.

As Emily introduced Paul's imprint, Veronica, her eyes travelled from my feet to my face, smiling shyly as I checked her over with a raised brow. Once I was satisfied I nodded and held out my hand to introduce myself.

Next she was introduced to Kim, since she already knew the other girls from UW. Kim pulled her into an enthusiastic hug as she rambled on about the wedding and how glad she was that Veronica could make it.

"I just hope it doesn't rain too hard," Kim said as she glanced warily at the rain pelting heavily against the window.

"Yeah, remember Emily's wedding?" I said. "It rained so hard that even I couldn't hear Billy performing the ceremony."

Emily laughed at the reminder of the disaster that was her wedding day. Her laughter was cut off when Brady walked to us carrying a baby-babbling Andrea in his arms and a very disgruntled Andrew clinging stubbornly to his leg.

I chuckled as Emily bent down and tried to pick up her son, shaking her head as the little devil only clung harder.

"Thanks for watching them, Brady," she said after finally prying Drew off of Brady's leg and settling him on her hip.

"No problem, Em," Brady said as Andy nuzzled his neck. "It's twice the entertainment when I get both of the monkeys."

We laughed as Drew reached for Brady again only to be stopped by his mother. I smiled and shook my head as he gave an annoyed huff before changing tactics and reaching out for me.

I pulled him into my arms, tickling his chubby little tummy as he played with my hair.

-o0o-

The sun peeked lazily through the clouds as Jared and Kim said their wedding vows.

I smiled as the happy – and now married – couple made their way back down the aisle as everyone blew bubbles at them. With a sigh I laid my head on David's shoulder, smiling as he placed a kiss on my forehead.

As everyone gathered around the gigantic table filled with food I snuggled happily into David's side. I watched as the men stuffed their faces while the girls were fawning over Kim and the wedding ceremony. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Paul and his imprint walking hand-in-hand down the beach, off in their own little world.

I felt David stiffen and I looked up at him in concern.

"I'll be right back," he said, giving me a peck on the cheek before walking to a girl standing in the parking lot.

I frowned and strained my ears to hear what they were saying. I couldn't hear much over the joyful partying going on around me, but from the looks of it David didn't look very happy as he angrily gestured with his hands.

I crept closer until I could hear them.

"You can't do that!" David said shaking his head. "You can't just come here and expect that an apology is going to make everything right again."

I frowned as I tried to figure out what they were talking about.

"I made a mistake," the girl said, sounding close to tears. "I never should have done that! I'm sorry! What else do you want me to say?"

"Nothing," David snapped. "I don't want you to say anything. I want you to leave."

"No," she said, shaking her head feverishly. "I love you, David, and I know you still love me."

I froze as I heard her say those words and, against my better judgment, walked even closer to the arguing pair.

"No, I don't," David said. "And even if I did, what you did was unforgivable."

"But-"

"No."

Suddenly she grabbed the collar of his jacket and pressed her lips to his. I was so surprised I couldn't stop the loud gasp from escaping as I watched them kiss.

Upon hearing my gasp, David pushed her away roughly and turned around. Our eyes locked and I could feel the tears welling up in mine.

"Leah-"

I turned around and bolted, running into forest as I felt the hurt and anger tearing through my body, begging to be released.

Once I was deep in the forest I let the anger consume me and rip through my heart. In an instant I burst out of my clothes, landing on my paws with a thud that shook the earth.

A twig snapped somewhere behind me and I spun around with a growl, ready to attack.

David looked at me with wide eyes, his mouth agape.

"Holy shit!"

AN: I think it's safe to say that the shit has hit the fan.

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