The Twilight Twenty-Five
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Prompt: 25
Pen Name: Simba
Pairing/Main Character(s): Bella/Edward
Rating: M

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Edward

~ POV ~

The whole family finally arrived, most are staying in hotels. The madness has begun. Tonight, the girls are working on the final touches for the wedding, so I won't see her until the dress rehearsal. Tomorrow is going to be a crazy day, so a night to myself doesn't sound like a bad idea. One of my final days as a single man, and I plan for it to be low key. Sounds pretty good to me.

I've told my brother, Emmett, not to worry about a bachelor party for me, but I suspect he and my best friend, Jasper, have something up their sleeve.

Sitting alone on the couch, I drink my Yeungling while flipping through the channels. Nothing captures my attention and I consider ordering a movie, and not your typical flick. I'm going to be married in two days and don't imagine I'll have this type of opportunity again. I could dive into my special collection, but I'm just not feeling Ginger Lynn tonight.

A knock on the door. Now I'm glad I won't be found with a compromising show on the TV. Since the girls are together, I briefly wonder if my buddy's have set me up. I can imagine them hiring sexy ladies to dress as cops to 'arrest' me and take me somewhere else. They are crazy fools and I wouldn't be surprised if something like that happened.

Looking through the peephole, I feel relief seeing Jasper on the other side staring right back at me. He holds up his arms to show he brought beer. I unlock the door, turn the knob and allow him to enter.

"You brought beer," I say, stating the obvious.

"And, seems I didn't need to seeing that you already have some."

"I'd share but I only have one left. However, I don't think we will drink all of yours tonight."

"Who said this was just for the two of us?" He gave me this look that said he knew more than he led on. I began to realize my evening was about to get interesting.

A few minutes later, we hear another knock. Emmett arrived, carrying a couple of Wal-Mart bags.

"You actually went grocery shopping?"

"Yes, you douche, we needed food for tonight."

"Alright guys, whats going on?"

"Nothing," they both said in unison.

I'm in trouble.

Bella

~ POV ~

My roommate, Alice, and I are making final preparations for the Wedding. My mom left, rather mysteriously, claiming she left the iron on in her hotel room.

"Seriously mom? You're leaving? Just call the hotel. They'll have someone check for you."

"No." She stated firmly. Then calmly said, "It would just be too embarrassing if I did. You ladies finish up here and I will see you soon."

A little later, Rosalie feigns a headache.

"Really, Rose? I have Excedrin, you can just take that."

"Uhm, well, thanks, but I just need to lay down."

"You can rest on my bed, I don't mind."

Alice chimed in, "Bella, give it a rest. If she wants to go, she can go."

Their behaviors confuse me. And then Alice says she has to get a shower because she claims to have a hot date tonight.

I thought we were finalizing everything so I could have a relaxing day before the wedding. Looks like I will be doing it all myself. Whatever. I can handle it.

But after Alice exits the bathroom, she sees me still sitting at the table. "Bella, you stink, get a shower." Then she is gone, her door shut behind her. I slowly lift my arm to smell my armpits. I know, it's gross. But I really didn't think I smelled.

Knowing she always shares her honest thoughts, and because I could use a relaxing shower, I actually listen. I leave my pile of stuff on the table to work on in a little bit. As I turn off the water, I hear Alice's muffled voice through the walls, "She just cut off the water. Are you almost here?"

I have no idea what the heck is going on, but all this strange behavior is confusing. I decide I would ask her about it after I got dressed.

Several minutes later, I step out of my room only to find our place empty.

Where is Alice? And why is the table cleaned off? And what's with the grocery bags on the counter?

Edward

~ POV ~

Over the next half hour, my place fills with all my friends. Some bringing more beer. Others showing up to consume it. The music blares, so we barely hear the knock. Jacob, standing closest to the door, opens it and encourages two busty woman to enter. One is dressed in a white knee length lab coat and the other in hospital scrubs.

I glare at Jasper and Emmett. They just smile.

After the music is cut off, the girl resembling a doctor spoke up, "Is Edward Cullen in the room? I hear he has a fever. And we're hear to tend to him."

This will be a long night.

Bella

~ POV ~

As I am walking around the kitchen, I am trying to put the pieces together. I glance in the fridge and notice champagne. While standing there feeling pretty dumb, I hear the front door open in the other room.

"Alice?"

No one responds, so I leave the kitchen and am surprised to not just see Alice, but also Rosalie, my mom, and many more of my friends begin filing into my place.

"Bella, your hair is in a towel, this will not do," Alice says.

"And, your outfit. Got to change." Rosalie holds up a bag and I assume my attire will be found in it.

An hour later, after Alice and Rosalie have their way with my hair, make-up and clothes, I walk out of my bedroom. My friends are chitchatting as they enjoy the various foods that appear, and sip on their champagne flutes.

"Thank you so much for coming." I say to all my family and friends. "Obviously, this is a surprise to me, and I have no idea what you have planned. Wait, Alice? Rose? Mom? What are we doing tonight?"

Alice skips over to me as she put a veil covered in condoms on my head. "Tonight, we are taking you out on the town and will end up at Heaven for a night filled with dancing."

Dancing? I don't dance. This will be a long night!

Edward

~ POV ~

My friends part, creating a path from the girls directly to me. They slowly walk towards my direction. The doctor holds her stethoscope and directs the nurse to grab a chair. There are some hoots and hollers, and then there is a chair. The nurse is stroking my chest as she encourages me to "sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride."

I try to protest, but that only spurs my friends on more. The nurse somehow loses her scrubs and wears a cute hot pink two piece. I feel slightly relieved because it shows her midriff, but covers the necessities more than your typical bikini. In other words, at least she isn't naked.

After the nurse straddles me for a few short moments, the doctor is ready to see me. She places her hand on the nurse, who quickly removes herself, then hurriedly moves out of the way. The doctor takes her stethoscope and really pretends to play doctor. She listens to my heart. She takes my pulse. And then she drops her white lab coat. And all she has on is a thong.

As much as I want to avoid this, I know that if I go along with it, she will be done sooner. So, I sit... still... and try to not look at the naked boobs... with nipple rings... that are inches from my face.

Bella, Bella, Bella, Bella, I miss Bella, I can't wait to see Bella. Hurry up. I want to hear Bella's voice. I want Bella.

She gives me a lap dance. Being a male, of course I enjoy it. But I am glad it is over. Afterwards, she leans and whispers to my ear, "You're a cutie, and very lucky. I hope you enjoy the rest of your evening."

The girls left, and the guys begin to disperse. I am confused why they are leaving too. Then Jasper said, "Get your wallet, let's go!"

Where the heck are we going?

Bella

~ POV ~

We walk in and all eyes immediately fall on me. I'm the one wearing the silly condom veil. They let me in for free. Alice immediately drags me to the dance floor. Rosalie joins us a few minutes later, handing me a Sex on the Beach, because she hopes on our honeymoon we can have sex... on the beach.

Various guys try to hit on me, all in good fun, because I have that large neon sign over my head that obviously states 'I love dancing, so join me' or the one that says, 'I'm getting married so hit on me.' One dances with me for a moment then wishes me luck on my marriage as he turns me over to the next guy in waiting. This continues through a couple of songs and Rosalie keeps my drink full. Eventually, I want a break. My feet hurt and I just want to sit down for a few minutes. I notice my current 'date' of the night glance over my shoulder. He seems to stutter as he said, "I guess my turns up, congratulations."

I turn around to find yet another man waiting his turn. He looks hot in his dark jeans and black top. I lunge at him and plant a huge drunken kiss on him.

I'm so glad he is here!

Edward

~ POV ~

We arrive at the club and pay our cover charge to enter. The music sent vibrations through me and I enjoy the beat. We make our way to the bar, each getting a beer. I notice a few of our friends on the dance floor. But when I see Rosalie walk to the bartender, who immediately hands her a drink, I begin to realize what is going on. She never sees us, but I watch as she walks towards the dance floor. Among the crowd, I manage to catch a glimpse of a veil. I know it is her. I hear my friends call for me to stop, to let her enjoy herself out there, but I couldn't. I feel drawn to her and have to see her face.

I cringe when I see some loser dancing with her. Mine! He isn't touching her, but he is enjoying himself a little too much. I stand and glare at him. I think he got the picture because he bends down and says something to her before leaving. Then my bride slowly turns towards me and beams. I can tell she is drunk, but I am glad she is enjoying herself, even though other males are involved. I really can't complain because of what happened in my apartment earlier tonight. But all I could think about is the fact that my beautiful girl stands in front of me.

"Hi," she says.

"Hi. Need a break?" She nods.

We leave the dance floor and find a sitting area. I sit first, pulling her onto my lap.

"You look cute, I love the condom veil."

"Ugh, Alice made me wear this. Wait, what are you doing here?"

"I should ask you the same, but I think our friends had something to do with this?" I glance over and notice Alice hanging all over Jasper and Rosalie in a heated discussion with Emmett. Yes, I firmly believe they were all the masterminds of our surprise, yet joint, parties.

"Yeah, I think you are right."

We sit there, observing the crowd, avoiding our friends, and enjoying just being together.

"We have a couple of big days ahead of us." I move a stray hair from her face.

"Yes, we sure do."

I lean down my lips meeting hers. Her tongue enters and our kiss deepens. I hear Emmett's voice nearby as he yells, "Get a room." Luckily, he leaves us alone. I look back at Bella, who shrugs her shoulders.

"Bella, I am so glad you will soon be my wife."

"And I am so happy you will be my husband."

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A/N: I am so glad I participated in this exciting challenge. Thanks so much for Ooza and The Twilight Twenty Five!