As pleasant as it was to be walking down the aisle, holding my father's arm, and smiling widely at all the guests, I really just wanted to throw my bouquet in the air and run into Seth's arms. It might even be worth Alice ripping my head off… might. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw her glare at me. She knew what I was thinking. Nope, I would never get away with something like that. So I sighed and tried not to sprint down the aisle.
Seth looked amazing in his tux. His hair wasn't in the usual messy just-got-out-of-bed look, but instead gelled back. I had a hard time deciding which look I liked better. Tears filled my eyes as we got closer to the altar. Finally, Seth took my hand and the vows began. Short, simple. I was bawling my eyes out by the time we were finished.
"I d-d-do!" I croaked, grinning at Seth and blinking through the tears.
Seth winked at me and then said in a strong voice, "I do."
We kissed and everyone cheered. Well, everyone except Claire who gave an "Eeeeewww."
Thanks to Alice's flawless planning, the ceremony transitioned perfectly into the reception. Waiters brought out the tables and chairs while everyone was dancing. Each table had a white table cloth with a beading design similar to my dress's on the hem. Bouquets of red roses in vases filled with crystals sat on each table. Candles glowed and lights twinkled. Everything looked spectacular.
When it was time for the bride and groom's first dance, Seth pulled me out onto the dance floor. I put my arms around his shoulders, smiling as he mouthed the words of the song to me. We waltzed around the dance floor in our own little world for a while before the song switched and I was taken into my father's arms. My father isn't much of a dancer so it probably looked pretty awkward when I was leading him around the floor. I really didn't care though, I was too happy. Next, I sat down to watch Seth dance with his mother, Sue. It was the sweetest thing I've ever seen and it made me cry even more.
After a while, all the imprintees dragged the imprinters onto the dance floor and there was barely enough room to tell one human body from the next. It was nice seeing everyone together, happy and dancing. And then the food was served.
Mountains of food were served in buffet form. The wolves attacked it, appalling anyone who didn't know the big secret. Meaning my father. But after a few glasses of wine, he managed to laugh it off and continue eating. I thought after a while they would run out of food to give us, but nope. The trays just kept magically refilling themselves. Like in Harry Potter.
Hmm… Naah.
I was talking to Nessie when I noticed Seth dancing with Claire. Aww! Seth was so sweet with kids. He's gonna make a great father! Wait what? When did I decide I wanted kids? After three songs, I got a little bit of "I NEED SETH BACK" syndrome, and I noticed Quil getting antsy, too. So, I maneuvered my way through the crowed.
"Can I cut in?" I asked.
Claire pouted slightly, but her frown got turned upside down when Quil picked her up and spun her around in some circles I sighed in relief and pressed myself closer to my husband.
As the guests began to leave, I found myself being embraced by everyone. And when I say everyone, I mean everyone. Like, people I'd never met in my life. Seth's old classmates, his relatives, some other vampires I didn't know the name of. It was weird, but pleasant at the same time.
"Hey Beautiful," Seth whispered in my ear.
"Hi handsome," I giggled, turning around and hugging him.
"How does it feel to be Mrs. Danielle Clearwater?" he asked. I wonder if he used that sexy voice on purpose…
"Amazing," I sighed, leaning into him.
"Hey hey hey!" Emmett boomed, clapping us both on the shoulder and making our knees buckle slightly, "Save some of that for the bedroom. You only have to wait, what? Ten minutes?"
We both grew red and my heart beat sped up when I realized what he was actually saying. Seth must have sensed my apprehension because he started rubbing soothing circles into by palm with his thumb.
"Limo's here!" Alice announced.
"Alice, why did you get us a limo?" Seth laughed, "We live right down the street."
"Well what was your plan? Did you want to walk home?" Alice snipped, pushing us towards the elaborate stretch limousine.
"True, true," Seth mused, stepping into the car.
He held his hand out for me and I grasped it. He helped me inside and I sat down next to him. The limo was amazing! Too bad I only had a minute and a half to appreciate it. When the limo pulled up in front of Seth's apartment, a very confused looking driver tipped his hat to us when we got out and then sped away. Seth winked at me and then picked me up bridal style. I giggled and he trudged up the stairs and fumbled with one arm to try and unlock the door.
He set me down in the bathroom, kissed my cheek, and left without a word. That's when the panic settled in. Too bad they didn't write books on how to deal with this kind of thing… or maybe they did? I don't know. I looked around, trying to keep calm. There was a box on the sink and without thinking, I tore it open. I covered my moth with my hand when I realized what it was, trying to muffle my giggles. I looked at myself in the mirror and shrugged. After carefully hanging the dress up in the closet, I put on the very… skimpy pajamas Kim so kindly bought for me. After taking a deep breath, I waltzed into the bedroom.
My first thought was: oh dear god. Seth had literally lit candles everywhere and there were rose petals on the ground and bed. I bit my lip to stop from laughing. He could be so corny sometimes.
"Are you scared?" he whispered in my ear, making me jump slightly.
I turned around, "Shitless."
He chuckled, "Don't be. I love you, we belong together… Mrs. Clearwater."
I giggled and he took my hands, kissing me lightly. He was so sweet and all the apprehension I had left me. I knew I was ready. Ready for this. Ready for Seth. Ready to embark on the first part of our life together.
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