AN: So this is technically a fluff chapter…but it's important :)

Chapter Six

Ella's POV

I stared at my sister in awe as she pledged her life to Fang. The second the two couples quit kissing, which was quite some time later might I add, the whole room erupted in cheers.

I felt Ryan squeeze my hand and I turned to smile at him. We had been going out for almost two years now and I was completely in love with him. He says he feels the same way and I am over the moon about it.

He was a year older than me, but that didn't make that big of a difference to me. I was still sixteen so it wasn't illegal or anything. Besides, its not like I don't know that I'm going to marry him one day.

"Ella, babe, your sister is so hot." Ryan commented and I let it slide because he called everybody hot.

"Thanks, Ry." I said lightly and motioned for him to stand up so we could follow the newlyweds to the reception area.

Never in my life have I seen so many gorgeous guys in one place…well except for at A&F, but those people were paid to be there.

Mom gave me a 'how-could-you-let-that-boy-get-away-with-that' look. I just shook my head. She didn't understand our relationship and was always trying to make me break up with him, but I always refused.

I bumped elbows with half the grooms' side as I tried to make my way towards Max. "Sorry, sorry." I muttered as I continued to push past people. Most of the people got out of the way, but this one guy just wouldn't budge.

"Hey, buddy." I said, pushing my palm against his back. I hated being rude, but I knew that if I didn't get to Max soon, I wouldn't see her until after her honeymoon. "Do ya mind moving? I kinda gotta see the bride."

"Which one?" He asked with a chuckle.

"Max. She's my sister." I said with menace. "Now, could you move before I have to kick your butt?"

He turned to face me for the first time and I saw his eyes budge out of his head. An innocent smile spread across his face and I couldn't help but return it. This boy was c-u-t-e! He looked fifteen but I knew that he was older than that just by the way he carried himself. I don't know how Max got so lucky, to be surrounded by all of these gorgeous men.

Ryan stepped up when he saw the boy's expression. "I believe the lady asked you to move." His voice didn't have the usual charm and I frowned, hoping that the unidentified boy would speak instead.

"Sss-sorry." The boy stuttered beautifully, his eyes locking on to mine.

"I'm Ella Martinez. Max's half sister." I said, introducing myself even though I could tell that Ryan was getting impatient.

When I remembered him, I added his name too. "This is my boyfriend, Ryan Ricardo." I cringed when I said boyfriend even though I loved it when I got to introduce him as that.

The boy chuckled, noticing my hesitation and stuck his hand out for me to shake. "My name is Collin Brown." He said and my heart nearly stopped when I felt his warm hand grasp mine.

"Ella." I said nervously, my cheeks heating up as he didn't let go of my hand.

"You already said that." Collin said with a light hearted laugh, his gaze still fixed on mine as he released my hand from his grasp. "Would you mind if I helped you locate your sister? I was on my way to find the brides myself before you caught my attention."

He winked and I blushed even more. I was just thankful for my Hispanic heritage or else he would be able to tell the difference in my cheeks.

"Sure. That would be very helpful." I agreed and he grabbed my hand again and started pulling me in the direction that I had been heading in the first place.

Ryan followed behind, trying to grab my other hand but I pretended to fix my hair and ran it through my long brown hair instead.

I spotted Fang before I saw Max, but I ran over to them nonetheless. My brother-in-law (it sounded so weird to call him that) eyed my hand locked in Collin's and the angry look on Ryan's face before raising an eyebrow. That was Fang Code for 'what-in-the-world-are-you-doing-holding-someone's-hand-that-isn't-your-boyfriend's.'

"Ellaaaaaaa!" Max screamed when she saw me and I wrapped her into a hug, regrettably letting go of Collin's hand as I did so.

"Maaaaax!" I responded and giggled into her ear. We were like twelve year old girls whenever we had been separated for a while.

"Hey Collin." Max said lightly when we unhooked our limbs from around each other. She spotted Ryan and raised her eyebrows suggestively. "And who's this?"

"Um…Ryan Ricardo." I said feeling physically cold without Collin's hand in mine.

"So this is the boyfriend you've been telling me so much about?" Max asked. Three things happened simultaneously; Collin growled, my face paled, and Fang shot her a 'can't-you-see-it's-complicated' look.

"Um…yeah. This is him." I said weakly and I could feel Collin shaking against the back of my arm.

All of a sudden, Jake, the other groom, appeared out of no where and dragged Collin outside. Two other similar looking Native Americans followed them outside; grave looks on their faces.

Renesme joined our little circle along with the man who walked her down the isle. They both stared out the door and then back at me curiously.

I whimpered when I couldn't see Collin anymore and our little group took notice. Ryan wrapped his arms around me to comfort me, thinking I was being emotional 'casue it was my time of the month, and I leaned into him.

"Where'd they take him?" I asked Max in a clingy voice that I didn't recognize.

Edward whispered something and the newlywed Flock members snapped their heads to look in my direction. Stupid Avian hearing. Sometimes I wished that the School had taken me too, just so I would be equal to them for once.

Fang turned to Ryan and spoke slightly louder than he usually did. "Can you go find Dr. Martinez? Max wants to see her before we leave? Please? I'll watch Ella for you while you're gone."

That last sentence seemed to be what convinced him to go find my mom. Ryan glanced at me nervously, kissed my cheek, and darted off back into the crowd. I didn't even watch him go.

"Ella, there is something we have to tell you." Max said hesitantly, glancing at Edward for approval. "But not now…can you do something for me? Promise me that you won't leave Forks until after we get back from our honeymoon."

"Sure." I agreed easily, not even caring that I would have to explain this to our mother. Anything to stick around and see Collin.

There you have it. Collin imprinted on Ella. Can you say 'awww.' That means she's sticking around :)