t was all very dark, but behind my eye-lids I couldn't feel light far away.
"Bella, it's time to wake up." A voice I was not expecting said to me from across my room.
"Alice? Where's Edward?" My voice sounded groggy from sleep as I flipped the comforter off of me.
"Silly Bella, Edward's not supposed to see you till the ceremony today."
I thought really hard on what she just said, but none of it was making any sense to me. Too early in the morning I guess.
"What on earth is that supposed to mean? I want to see Edward!"
It was quiet for a moment, Alice thinking of how to approach the subject. "Bella... do you know what today is?"
"It's the day where I don't get to sleep in apparently." Grumpy, morning Bella, when she doesn't get her coffee.
Alice laughed. "Bella, you have to get up so we can get all the bridesmaid's hair done at my place."
"Alice..." I said still not quite getting it. "What on earth are you talking about?" I sat up and looked at her.
"Bella, you're getting married today." A bright smile lit her face.
I stared at her as fear flooded in. "Oh no I'm not. I'm going back to bed." I dug back under the covers, gripping on to them with all my might. It couldn't be my wedding day! It just couldn't.
I heard a few laughs coming from Alice, and somewhere else...
"But..." I started. "Aren't we supposed to have like a rehearsal dinner and all that?" I sat up again.
"We did Bella. Don't you remember?" A smirk was on her face. "Oh, that's right, you invested in some gin. That's why you probably don't remember.
"Oh." That would make since. "But wouldn't I remember the wedding rehearsal, I mean, that's kind of hard to forget, right? Oh sugar fried chicken. This is not cool. Not, cool not cool." I jumped out of bed, finally coming to terms that today was actually my wedding day.
Alice cracked up, along with others.
I took a moment to stare at my east wall, where Emmett, Rosalie and Edward were standing.
"Edward get out! You can't see me until the ceremony!"
But they all kept on laughing.
"What?" I was really confused. Where's my coffee. I can't function properly without my dose of legal addictive stimulants.
I heard a rattling somewhere on the floor and I looked under my cabinet were a frightened kitty, with hair completely on end, had dug its claws into my wood floors. It's whole body shaken. I stood up slowly, taking in what I saw.
"I don't think Sausage likes you guys so much." Another burst of laughter.
"Okay, will, someone have mercy on me and tell me what the bacon is going on?" I stared at Emmett who wasn't breathing and Rosalie chuckling like a fool. I realized, I have never heard Rosalie chuckle. I kind of wish I never had. It was scary; she needs to get her laughing box checked out. But Edward smiled lovingly at me, "This was a cruel joke guys." He said to the others. "My love, I'm afraid that it's tomorrow that we get married. We just wanted to freak you out a little."
My mind was still reeling with the fact that it was tomorrow that I would unite myself legally, spiritually and bodily to Edward. Where did the time go?
"You family has all come in and are going hiking with Carlisle right now." That was sight seeing in the Olympic Peninsula. "The rehearsal is at four o'clock and dinner at six. I would suggest you get some sleep, but, I don't think you can after that." Edward rubbed my shoulders, which only made them colder, but I still enjoyed the touch. My body came to life all of a sudden. Everything was clear. Wow, I didn't even get my coffee. I stared at Edward's caramel eyes, wondering what he must have looked like with green eyes; I couldn't see it. I'm sure he looked very handsome and perfect as always, but I couldn't see it. I smiled as I realized he was staring the same way at mine. I wondered if he was thinking if my eyes would look wrong the color his are... or maybe eventually he wouldn't be able to see me with brown eyes once my vampire eyes took over my appearance. No, I thought, he would always remember. He's a vampire.
"Get a room!" Emmett hollered. I snapped out of it and realization hit me that Alice, Rosalie and Emmett were still in here.
I retorted. "Well, this is my room. So you get out!"
Edward smiled and turned to Emmett grabbing him by the waist and chest and making the motion of throwing him out the window. Except that he actually did. I would never be able to comprehend vampires... until I am one, I guess.
I shook my head, dispelling the worry for Emmett. Alice followed Emmett, while Rosalie walked out the door.
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"How did this all happen. Weren't you just playing in McDonald's? How did two weeks pass so quickly?"
Edward looked at me funny. "It's been torture these two weeks. They just trudged on like molasses. I thought I'd never live to see my wedding day. Every minute seemed like a day of waiting and every day a month and every week a year or two. But it's here at last."
"Well, where have I been living? Did somebody drug me and that's why everything seems so fast?" I pulled the covers over me again.
Edward laughed and shrugged. "Well, I have to go find Carlisle right now. They should be leaving right now, and I've heard," He tapped his temple. "That they want to meet and see me. Oh, you have some mail. I'll see you later, my love. I'm counting every mill-second." He kissed my check and dashed out the window.
Why do they jump out of my window? I have a perfectly good door...
"Come on sausage. I'm taking you to Jessica." He meowed hopefully from under my dresser drawers. I don't know how he moved. He poked his head out then ducked back in. "Fine. I'll get your box first."
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Sausage was safely secure in his box, so I put it on the counter, as I went to go check my mail.
There was a big manila envelope addressed to me. I managed to open it without getting a paper cut.
"Dear Isabella Swan,
Congratulations. You have been accepted into the Detectives Corps of the East Coast. You have exceeded our expectations on the Investigator's License test. With such outstanding knowledge and skill - we've heard it took you only five minutes to complete, a world record - we want you on our side as quickly as possible. Your resume is quite interesting and we would also like to congratulate you on your marriage. To hold an appointment please call the number at the bottom."
There was more, but I couldn't take it. I didn't know what to think. Surprise? Anger? Gratefulness? I decided on hilarity. I started laughing, and laughing and laughing. I was on the floor with a massive pinch in my stomach.. It hurt, but I couldn't stop. I actually passed with flying colors. I didn't even read the questions! HA! Shows the system. Then I abruptly stopped. I wouldn't be able to finish the list. My books! All my books!
That sobered me. No, this was not good. I couldn't do this. I had to finish! Esme opened the door.
"Come on, were all going to watch some movies at our house."
I looked at the time. 11:00. I thought it was a little early for watching movies, but I guess they all wanted a little more human time with me.
I wanted to cry as Esme drove Carlisle's car back to their house. But the thought of the movie Homeward Bound cheered me up. But in the back of my mind I thought of ways to find a test to finish.
As we walked through the door, the kids were all glued to the TV, watching the old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I smiled, knowing that I was the one that got them hooked to that show.
Emmett and Edward turned to look at me, one to watch me move, the other to see if I would fall.
"See guys, I actually use a door. It's a little more practical in my opinion."
AN: Yeah, I don't feel like writing anymore. I'm sorry to say that my creative mojo is running dry, and I would love to hear some of you guys's ideas. I need them! I hate to ask this of you guys. So any twist, line, scene, something! Would be very much appreaicated. If you do... you get a invisible lazy-boy chairs.
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- Rosalie
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