Why Do Good Girls Like Bad Boys?

Chapter Twelve: Waiting For The Stars To Fall

A/N: A little heads up, this chapter is a bit steamy!

The day had finally come. Alice's family and Edward's family were joining together. Alice and Rose were besides themselves with joy. Partly because Carlisle paid off Esme's mortgage and after the wedding, my girls will live there rent free. I figured he and Esme figured this was a better alternative than to have four horny teenagers constantly doing it under their roof. And partly because they were overjoyed that Esme and Carlisle were so beyond happy together.

The four of us girls spent all day getting ready at Esme's. Carlisle had an army of cosmetologists, hairdressers, masseuses and personal assistants assigned to do our bidding all frikken day. We were pampered with massages, foot rubs, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxings and had our hair and make up done to our specifications. We were lavished with expensive French parfum. Our assistants fed us strawberries and champagne out of beautiful crystal, finger sandwiches and petit fours. Then they helped us into our wedding clothes. I've never been what you would call a girly girl, but I could definitely get used to this kind of lifestyle fast. I wondered if this is what it would be like being a Cullen. Hm...

When Esme emerged from her dressing area, she looked like an elegant movie star from back in the day when they were glamorous and gentile. Her auburn hair was worn up in a twist with long, tendrils falling all around her heart shaped face. A small white rosebud and baby's breath tied in a delicate black silk ribbon was secured with a petite diamond cluster comb to the top of the twist, perfectly matching her dress. A gift from Carlisle, she wore white fresh water pearl drop earrings imported from an island that still gets them old fashioned way, not from a cruel oyster farm. She carried a simple, elegant bouquet of three long stemmed Calla Lillies tied with a blood red silk ribbon.

Alice's dress was blood red silk, cocktail length, off the shoulder, with a black silk ribbon around the empire waist, trailing down her back. She wore black silk calf length stiletto heel, pointy toe boots. She was stunning.

Rose and my bridesmaids dresses were the same style as Alice's, except ours were black with blood red silk ribbons and red silk boots. Our hair hung down our backs in loose curls, our make up was smoky kohl.

We were fucking drop dead gorgeous if I do say myself!

Carlisle sent us a white stretch limo promptly at 5. They were to meet us at the ceremony at Calvary Chapel, a cute little non-denominational 'church' downtown, where Pastor Bruce and his wife Miss Lynette, as the kids call her, have baptised and buried just about everyone who grew up in Forks, us girls included.

Our entourage followed behind us in a black Escalade, ready to massage nervous shoulders, touch up make up or tame a wayward strand of hair.

Esme was the epitome of calm confidence, so positive of her future happiness with this man she adored.

We gathered together in the bridal room for last minute hugs and tears and then we heard the music begin. Jasper was waiting to take my arm outside of the room. He was quite handsome, tall and blond in his Armani black silk suit, skinny red silk tie on a black shirt, white rose boutonaire with a sprig of baby's breath, red silk handerchief. Emmett was dressed in matching garb.

The place was packed with Esme's co-workers from the museum and her friends, and Carlisle's co-workers from the hospital. We started up the aisle and that's when I saw him. Edward. Standing there. I'm sure there were other people around but all I saw was him. He had on a formal black silk custom made tux, complete with tails. A high collarless black silk shirt with bloodstone buttons, white rose bud bouttonaire, red silk handkerchief. His face, so beautiful, his long , bronze hair perfectly coiffed. I couldn't breathe. I couldn't feel my body. His gold eyes held mine with a look of love so deep, so penetrating I felt like he and I were the only two people in the world. I think I actually stopped moving forward as at one point I heard Jasper chuckle softly and whisper, "a little further, Bella" in my ear.

When we got closer, I finally saw Carlisle standing there next to my Edward...my Edward...looking between my face and his son's, beaming a huge smile on his own face. He leaned towards Edward and whispered something to him. Edward nodded his head, never looking away from me and said "Yes."

Jasper placed me on the opposite side and joined the men. Rosalie and Emmett soon joined us. Alice was suddenly there and the music changed for Esme's entrance. I had to force myself to stop staring at Edward. I'm such a dork!

Esme's Dad, an old geezer from some midwest hell hole, walked his daughter down the aisle. She was lovely. She glowed. She only had eyes for Carlisle as he did for her.

The ceremony was ancient, yet timeless, as weddings are. They each recited something to each other so romantic and heartfelt, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Even the Pastor had to wipe a tear from his cheek.

I just gazed into Edward's eyes and he looked in mine, capturing me there.

When the Pastor said "Do you Carlisle Winston Cullen take Esme Anne Platt to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, foresaking all others from this day forward, 'til death do you part?"

At the same time Edward and I cried "I DO!" and we ran to each other and I threw myself in his arms and he kissed me with urgent lips, tears streaming down our faces.

That's when we heard it.

The whole congregation was on their feet, laughing and cheering and then broke out into spontaneous applause, whistling and clapping.

Well, there are not enough words to describe the many shades of red my face turned, as Edward and I realized what just happened. He took my hand and pulled me over to his side and said simply, "Uh..please continue." to the Wedding party.

A visibly happy Carlisle, Emmett and Jasper slapped Edward on the back, laughing. Esme, Rose and Alice all grabbed my hand, smiling, tears falling.

Esme and Carlisle finished their vows without further interruption and we all adjourned to the Cullen Mansion for the reception.

The reception was, cool, in a way, I suppose. They had a small orchestra that was playing classical music along with some light jazz. Edward twirled me around the dance floor, holding me close. Alice came over as the song ended and crooked her finger to us, "Follow me."

It looked like everyone under the age of 25 was making a mass exodus behind Alice. We followed her to one of the huge outbuildings behind the Mansion. We stepped inside. Alice had converted it to resemble a night club, complete with lighting, bar and stage. Our old friends, Van Helsing were playing-AWE FUCKING SOME !

I made a bee line for the bar, but Alice grabbed my hand "Oh nooooo-not in a $3500 silk dress from Milan-come with me! Edward, go find Jasper, he's got your things." Edward laughed and let go of me and we disappeared into the crowd.

Alice lead me behind a series of Japanese screens and started throwing clothes at me. Short black skirt, sapphire blue off the shoulder, long sleeved, silk jersey blouse. Even a black satin strapless bra and matching thong. She thought of everything. She traded me her black silk stiletto boots and put on my red ones. "Meet me at the bar!" she yelled over her shoulder and took off.

I struggled to get into the tight skirt. Geez it hung about two inches below my butt. I bent over to yank the boots on, when I heard a gasp behind me. Edward was staring at my partially exposed back side. So, I bent even lower, grabbing onto my ankles.

"Can I help you, Mr. Cullen?"

He came up closer behind me, holding onto my hips he pressed his body to mine, leaning over my back.

"Bella..." his breathing was ragged. Mine was non-existent as I felt his very prominent arousal through his jeans pressed up against my ass.

He reached under my skirt and squeezed my ass cheeks firmly, letting out a low growl. I wanted him bad, I wanted him now. I pressed back on him, reaching around to his..

"Have you seen Bella?" I heard...Charlie! SHIT! I straightened up fast as Charlie came around the screen. Edward was already gone.

"Hi Dad," I said trying my best to not look like my boyfriend was just about to fuck me.

"I...uh..." Oh, this didn't sound encouraging. "I was at the wedding." Oh no. He rubbed the back of his neck, clearly uncomfortable. "Listen Bells, Edward is a good man. If he treats you good and you love him...well..then, you have my Blessing. Ya know, if you..decide to.." OH MY GOD was my father giving me permission to have sex with my boyfriend?? This is not happening.

"...get married." He finished his sentence...whew. I relaxed.

"We'll let you know, Dad," I laughed, "Don't worry, I won't run off to Vegas or anything. You'll get to walk your only daughter down the aisle."

With that settled, he hugged me and took off through the crowd, holding his ears against the strains of Linkin Park's 'Bleed It Out," screaming from Van Helsing.

Now to find Edward. I emerged from behind the changing screens only to be waylayed by Rose. "Come with me, my little bitch." She smiled slyly and lead me over to the bar where a bartender with a stoned smile was setting up three sets of three shots each. I knew what was going on.."OK Bella, it's time for 'I Never'", an old drinking game we liked to play. Where was Edward?

So I started. The object of the game is to state something you've never done, hoping to catch the others, revealing to all something hopefully, embarrasing. You have to down the shot if you've done it...

"I've never had sex in my car." I started. Alice and Rose downed their first shots. "Rose!" Alice howled, "You don't have a car!"

"I know! I had sex in your car, Alice!"

"Oh you fucking bitch!" and we all broke out in loud laughter.

Rose's turn, "I never had sex with Edward." All eyes were on me, of course. I smirked but didn't move. "What the fuck Bella !"

"I'm workin' on it-I'm workin' on it!" I laughed.

Alice's turn: "I've never kissed a girl!" I downed my shot, trying not to be conspicuous. Wrong.

"BELLA!" Alice and Rose screamed in shock.

"Well? Angela cornered me under the mistletoe last Christmas!" Everyone within earshot of the bar area was hysterical. The bartender was enjoying this way too much.

My turn now: "Ok my bitches, I've never given a stranger head!" Alice turned her back, but we all saw her slurp the shot down fast.

"What?" She said matter of factly, "It was before I met Jazz, I was bored, I was on-line in the chats..." Rose and I just looked at each other and then lost it.

Alice's turn, she smiled slyly and said: "I've never been skinny dipping."

"Bitch!" Rose and I screamed together and then downed our shots.

"Ok! Rose called out, "we're all even, two shots each, we need a tie breaker, someone's gotta go down-and I don't mean on Jasper, Alice!"

"Fuck you!" I frikken love my girls, I tell ya."Loser has to chug the rest of the shots, let's see that would be three."

"Oh so pretty and she does math too..." I mocked. Rose pursed her lips, then grinned. Uh oh, me and my big mouth.

"I've never had brown hair! HA! In your face La-hoo-zah-her!!!"

"Cheater! Cheater!" I accused and then the bartender lined up all three shots for me. One! Down the hatch! Two! Here's looking up your old address! Three! Here's to swimmin' with bow legged wimmen! Smooth. Now I was feeling gooood.

I stumbled my way to the mansion to pee. When I was done, I opened the door to find my oh-so-sexy Edward standing outside, leaning casually against the other wall. "Where have you been?" I smiled at him.

"Oh, I've been nearby, watching you have fun."

"Edward!" I threw myself...no, I tripped and fell and he stopped me before I hit the floor.

"I think it's time I took you home, my love, " He laughed, leading me out towards the cars.

"Yes, let's take me to bedward...HA! Edward take me to Bedward!" I was cracking myself up.

He picked me up, weaving our way through the throngs of people milling around outside.

"Goodnite everybody!" I called out very loudly, "Edward is taking me to Bedward!!"

WooHoo's and clapping rang out, whistling and laughing as we made our way out. I wrapped my arms tightly around Edward and started kissing his neck. His breathing started to come faster, so I started nibbling and licking.

"Bella..."

"Edward?"

He opened the door of his Volvo and placed me gently on the passenger seat. When he got in his side, I attacked his lips, pressing my body on his.

"Bella... Bella...honey...let's get you home."

"I don't want to go home, take me to your room."

"Now, Bella, I don't think that's a good idea."

"You don't want me?" I laughed, "I don't believe you!" I threw my leg over his lap and straddled him. I lifted my shirt over my head. "Tell me you don't want me now." I sat up so my tits were within a tongues distance of his lips. I felt his cool breath on me and my nipples went rock hard.

"Bella..." He kissed my neck, my shoulders, down my collarbone. My breath caught in my throat as his hands moved from my waist down to my hips. Abruptly, he lifted me off his lap and strapped me into my seat. "Not now, Bella." He panted, closing his eyes and pinching the bridge of his nose with his fingertips.

"Hmph!" I crossed my arms over my chest. Then I pressed the button, rolling my window down. I stuck my upper body through the window and yelled into the crowd:

"HEY!! Edward won't fuck me! Someone get Alice!" The people surrounding us raised their glasses and cheered.

"Come on Ed, give it up, " someone yelled, "Man up!" and "I'll do you!" from a few guys and a couple of girls as well.

"Bella, put your shirt back on please," Edward said between tight lips, "Here."

Unbuckling my seatbelt, I grabbed my shirt out of his hands and hung out the window again, waving my shirt at the crowd. "WooHoo!" I laughed.

"Nice rack!" Someone called back.

"Well, I think taking you home is no longer an option." Edward sighed as he was shutting and locking my window, "Bella? Where's your shirt??"

"Oops." I giggled. My shirt was now being thrown around the crowd like a frisbee.

Exhaling an exasperated sigh, he quickly unbuttoned his black shirt and put it on me, sticking my hands through the sleeves. Before he closed it to start buttoning it, he looked at my tits and let out a low growl.

"Kiss me Edward."

"No."

"Hmph..then take me home!" I pouted.

He finished buttoning me up and unlocked the doors. That was my cue.

I flung the door open and bolted out of the car into the crowd yelling:

"HELP! EDWARD'S GONNA EAT MEEEEEEEEE !!"

I ran into the Mansion and flew up the staircase screaming all the way. The ladies and gentlemen of Forks elite, sipping their champagne with strawberries in French crystal, looked up briefly, but otherwise continued doing what they were doing uninterrupted.

Edward was hot on my trail and gaining fast. I hit the second floor landing and that's when he tackled me to the ground, rolling us over the plush carpeting. Like a cat playing with a mouse, he let me go and I flew to the first door I came to, slamming it hard behind me.

It was a large office, filled with an amazing amount of books and paintings. I hid under the massive desk. Edward flung the door open. I watched his feet come around the desk. I bolted out the door and took the stairs to the third floor three at a time, screaming bloody murder all the way.

I reached Edward's room and threw the door open so it slammed against the wall. Uh oh...my head started spinning and the room suddenly began to sway and oh look, there's the floor coming up to meet me..

"Whoa Cowgirl.." Edward laughed softly as he caught me up in his arms. He carried me over to the bed, pulled the covers back and laid me gently on his soft soft bedding, laying down next to me.

"Edward?" I mumbled as he stroked my hair, sleep overtaking me.

"Yes, love?" He kissed my forehead.

"Marry me Edward."

"Yes, my love."

"Thank you" I sighed and then I became one with the darkness.

A/N: This is one of my favorite chapters so far. It was fun to write, which is always the best. I couldn't wait to get it out to you guys. Late last night, I worked some overtime as a favor to a co-worker who needed to spend some quality time with her husband. I'm a sucker for love, what can I say? Good news is, I was able to write a couple of chapters. I love my job! Well, please review and in the meantime, I'll work at getting the next one out! Oh, ya, the song title belongs to a beautiful song from the 80's (wince!) whose lyrics has Twilight written all over it. Love and lemondrops you lovely lovely Twilighters! BSL