My Girl Ch. 24 A Wedding
(Claire's point of view)
Today is Seth and Brianna's wedding day. She finally said yes to him. Seth said he had been waiting too long and wanted to marry her as soon as possible. Alice agreed to plan their wedding. In three weeks the whole wedding was completely planned. Jake is going to be Seth's best man. He has asked Edward, Embry, and Quil to be his groomsmen. Brianna asked Nessie to be her maid of honor. To our surprise she asked Bella, Leah and I to be her bridesmaids. She and I hadn't been that close but now I think we have a real friendship. We are all so excited yet nervous today.
(Quil's point of view)
"Hey Edward can you help me with my tie?" I asked frustrated. "Yes of coarse I can come over here." Edward said as he waved me over. "Are you ready for married life?" I asked Seth. "Sure I am I've been waiting forever. What about you and Claire are there any wedding bells in your future?" Seth asked. "Maybe well probably I love her so much. Though I don't want to push her." I noticed all the guys starring at me.
"Jake man what about you?" Seth asked. Edward's eyes were big. "Uh well my girlfriend is really only uh 15 so not yet I guess." Jake mumbled and then looked down. "Edward tell us the truth how's being married?" Seth asked changing the subject. "I would have to say I never made a better decision than making Bella my wife." Edward said in his most sincere tone. "Boys it's time." Alice said clapping.
(Claire's point of view)
"Claire will you be next?" Brianna asked. I blushed bright red. I heard Leah laughing and asked in a mocking tone. "Yeah Claire are you next?" "I don't know maybe who knows." I muttered. "What about you Nes?" Brianna asked. "Have you met my Dad?" Nessie said I heard Bella laughing.
"Well Bella your married what's it really like?" Brianna asked obviously nervous. "I honestly didn't want to get married. I thought marriage didn't matter it was just something I was doing to make Edward happy. But it's been almost 16 years and I love Edward more everyday." Bella gushed. "Ladies it's time." Alice said busting into the bridal suite.
(Quil's point of view)
We made our way to the alter. I'm standing next to Embry. He's starring at Shannon. She wearing a pink dress with white flowers on it she waves to him making his smile get bigger. The music starts and I see my girl in her yellow bridesmaid dress. I can't keep my eyes off her as she comes towards the alter. I know one day soon it'll be us get married.
Claire is so beautiful. A light is shining on her as she comes down the aisle. She looks like an angel. She mouths I love you. I smile even bigger and mouth it back. As I glance at the aisle I see Leah almost at the alter but I turn back to Leah. I try to stay focused on the aisle. As I look once more at Claire I see her blushing at my stares. Then I notice Bella is next to Leah.
I finally tear my eyes away from Claire. Nessie is almost down the aisle. I look over at Seth as the wedding march begins. He looks so excited. Brianna and her Dad come down the aisle. I glance over at Claire who has tears in her eyes. At first I can't figure out why she is crying But then it comes to me she'll never have that moment with Tony. I give her a sympatric smile as the ceremony begins.
The ceremony was fairly traditional in most ways. The only thing was untraditional was the music. Brianna loves polka bands. So they had all polka music. I found myself laughing and tapping my foot. I shared a look with Claire that sent her into a giggle fit. Then the ceremony was over. Seth and Brianna were announced as husband and wife then they shared their first kiss has married people.
I was more than happy to link arms with my incredible girlfriend. After the ceremony we took pictures. The photographer took his instructions from Alice. The pictures seem to take forever. Leah and Embry were both complaining wanting to get back to their imprints. I felt lucky Claire was with me.
(Claire's point of view)
We entered the reception. Alice had a huge tent set up in the Cullen's backyard. Emmett had been asked to DJ. I heard him announced Quil and I. Quil led me in and we made our way to the bridal table. I wasn't surprised to see Shannon and Adam were already sitting at the table with Sam and Emily. After everyone was announced they let us line up for food.
Quil held my hand while we ate. We even ended up feeding each other. I heard Shannon laughing at us. Emmett announced it was time for the wedding party dance. I heard the music planning as Quil pulled me close. "What song is this?" I asked him. "It's called Maybe I'm Amazed." He whispered into my ear. I noticed Jake and Nessie dancing near us. Then I saw Edward and Bella. Embry and Leah were dancing but both looked annoyed. I glanced towards out table and saw Adam and Shannon both talking to each other. I had to laugh how awkward would it be if they end up dating one day. Yeah Leah and Embry better tell them sooner than Quil told me.
The next dance Quil and I sat down. But then we danced the following four dances. I danced with Seth, Jake, Embry, and Adam too. Leah and Shannon both shot me looks when I danced with their guys. Shannon is only nine and is already possessive over Embry.
I heard Emmett say it was time for the toast. Jake took the microphone. "Hi everyone I'm Jacob Black the best man. I have known Seth all of his life. I still remember the day he met Brianna. He came and said I met the most beautiful and funniest girl on this planet. I said she must have a sense of humor to like you. But seriously thank you Brianna for finally saying yes to him he was driving us all crazy. I wish you both a long and happy life together. Welcome to the family Brianna. To Seth and Brianna Clearwater." Everyone shouted. "To the bride and groom."
Edward's speech came next. His was much more eloquent. He even read his favorite poem. Then Brianna's Dad did the following speech and welcomed Seth to their family. Nessie had decided instead of a speech we would do a little performance. I taught her a polka dance and we preformed it together.
"Now it is time for the Bride to toss the bouquet. Single ladies step forward." Bella came up and made Leah, Nessie, Shannon, and I get up front. I saw Brianna look at me before she turned around. Nessie giggled as she saw the bouquet coming straight for me. I held my arms out and caught it. I rolled my eyes as I set back down. "Next up is the guarder come on Quil, Jake, and Embry up front." I heard Emmett say. They brought Adam with them. Seth followed Brianna's lead and tossed it straight to Quil.
"Can we have Claire and Quil for pictures?" Alice said over the microphone. As Quil put the garter on my leg he said. "Are they trying to tell us something?" I giggled and nodded. We took a few pictures before heading to the cake table to watch them cut the cake. After Brianna smashed the cake in Seth face the night seemed to fly by.
I fell asleep in Quil's car on the way home. I felt him lift me up and carry me into the house. I heard him talking to Sam as he carried me. He laid me down in my bed and then Emily came in and helped change me into my pj's. I felt Quil lay beside me. "Claire I love you. I promise you one day soon I'll make you my wife. Good night sweetheart sweet dreams angel." I didn't say anything back not wanting to ruin the moment.
Author's Note: Thank you all so much for your great reviews. I am so thrilled with all the response. I am working on Ch. 25 now and hope to have it up before Thursday. The name of the next chapter will be called Explain what you love about me. Claire will be feeling insecure after someone says something to hurt her feelings. Quil finds himself trying to make everything better again. Anyway I hope everyone enjoys the chapter.
Thank you again,
Cindy