Short, yes. But it was needed. Let's see who said what and why.

I own nothing. Just a ton of thanks for whoever is still sticking with this little story of mine.

Chapter 35: Making Things Right

Don't want to break your heart

Just wanna give your heart a break

BPOV

"Wait."

I froze.

That wasn't me.

"Jake?" I gasped. "What are you-"

"Can we talk first? Just for a minute?"

I nodded before I could think. He began walking me back down the aisle, telling people we would be right back.

When we made it outside, the rain had let up. Jake let go of my hand and started to pace in front of me.

"Bells, I'll give you a chance to talk. Just please let me get this out first."

I could only nod again. My voice had disappeared the second I stepped out of the church.

"I know I've been distant lately. I just thought it would be best if I gave you the chance to fully come to terms with everything that has happened. I thought that once the shock wore off for both of us, things would go back to the way they were. But we haven't."

"I'm sorry Jacob. I tried," I managed to beg.

"I know you did. That's why I stopped this. I know you, Bella. I know you've been trying to figure out the best way for this to work, but some things just aren't meant to."

"What are you saying?"

He sighed. "You love him."

And there it was, the simple fact that even he could see.

"I do love you Jake."

"I know."

"But it was just like Quil and Claire." I cried softly. "I never had a choice."

He pulled me into a hug and kissed my forehead. "As much as I would have loved for it to be me; the fact that you found someone you connected with like that, isn't something to be sad over."

"I don't want to lose you."

"Like you could ever get rid of me. I'm still gonna be your friend." He laughed. "Sure, it'll be a little weird, but we can do weird."

"Thank you for understanding."

"I love you Bells. In some way I always will. No matter who you're with, as long as you're happy."

"I think you're the sixth person to tell me that today."

"Well then maybe you should take the hint. Come on, we have a church full of people waiting for an explanation and you have someone to find."

The room fell silent as soon as we came back in. About half way back to the front, I got an idea. I told Jake to go ahead and headed to my mom.

"I'll keep this short and sweet," I heard him say. "We're not gonna get married again today. We're actually not going to get married at all. I'm sorry if you feel we've wasted your time, but Bella and I have do what's right for us. Thanks."

Jacob and his family quickly gathered up and left. He gave me one last wave; mouthing he would call.

I had expected to feel empty and devastated the moment he left. But instead I felt hope. I believed him when he said he would still be there for me.

I couldn't believe how fast this was all going. Jake set my feelings straight without an effort. Then again, he knows me better than almost everyone.

"Bella?" my mom pulled my from my thoughts. "What just happened?"

"Just like he said, we're not getting married. But I was thinking, since we're all here anyway..." I trailed off and handed her my bouquet of flowers.

She gasped as her eyes went wide. "You can't be serious."

"Why not?"

"Because this is your day."

"Not anymore." I laughed and gave her a hug. "Now it's yours."

Phil came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her shoulders. "What do you say Renee? At least this way you'll know I'll actually be in a suit."

My mom looked at me. "If you're sure."

"Trust me mom, I haven't been this sure about something in a while." I laughed.

When I left the church, I tried his house phone first.

"Edward? James? Anyone? Where are you guys?"

Then I tried his cell phone.

"Call me back when you get this."

I tried the restaurant, but was put on hold for several minutes before I was hung up on.

I was crammed into my car, trying to drive in this impossible dress and shoes. I pulled into the parking lot of La Bella Italia and after almost falling out of the car, I ran inside.

And of course with my luck, the line for a table was backed up to the door.

I pushed my way pass the waiting customers and ran between the tables.

Where are you? Where are you?

Everywhere I looked, I couldn't find the bronze hair I was desperate to find.

"Bella?"

I turned around and almost ran into James.

Stupid dress. I'm not sure how I feel about the ballgown look now.

"James! Where's Edward? I need to find him."

"Edward? Uh, I think he's on his break. Hey, I thought you were getting- "

By this point I'd had enough and grabbed his collar and started shaking him.

"ON HIS BREAK WHERE?! WHERE IS HE?!" I screamed.

"Out back in the ally. Damn," he said looking slightly afraid.

"Thank you!"

I took off running again, ignoring the strange looks I was getting.

If you knew how the past six months have been, this wouldn't seem so strange.

I made it to the back door, without falling I may add, and pushed it open.