Chapter 36: Born Ready

SETH'S POV

It's my turn right? Hello? Okay yeah, it's my turn! Wooo!

I have absolutely NO idea how I kept that secret for so long! Usually I tell Chrissie everything, but I had to keep this buried inside my soul! Finally she knows, though, so I can talk don't have to be careful what I say around her anymore. WOOO!

"Where is she?" I asked anxiously. The limo had arrived and I could see some guests taking their seats. I was standing at the altar with my bitches behind me. Well, actually it was the guys in the pack acting as the grooms men. They didn't appreciate it when I called them my bitches but it's my wedding day so I don't even care.

"Probably behind that blanket," Embry said casually.

"… interesting…"

"SHIT I KNEW I FORGOT SOMETHING!" Emmett groaned. At least it's not raining. Oddly enough, it was a pretty nice day. There were a few rays of sun poking through the clouds.

"Emmett, you're a holy figure now! You shouldn't be cursing," Alex scolded as he took his place with the rest of ma bitches.

"Oh right."

Suddenly, the music started and everybody sat down. One by one the bridesmaids came out and stood in their respective positions. Claire and Nessie came out in big fluffy dresses, throwing purple flower petals as they went. Claire was skipping around and tossing the flowers in everybody's hair while Nessie just looked bored.

"Good girl! Just like I taught you!" Quil was cooing under his breath. He's like a soccer mom sometimes I swear.

Next Jay came out with the rings and stood at the end of the line of my bitches. He shot me a toothy smile and I nodded at him.

The music changed, indicating that the bride was soon to come! Everybody stood up and I let out a shaky breath. Sam put a supporting hand on my shoulder. There was a sigh over the crowd when the blanket was moved, revealing Chrissie and her father. Now, I'm not usually a crier but I actually got choked up at how beautiful she looked. She just looked so happy. I had to chuckle when I noticed she wasn't wearing shoes.

I started bouncing on my toes. They were walking WAY too slow! When they finally got to me, I held my hand out. Sparks ran up and down my arm as our hands touched. She smiled up at me and then snorted at Emmett. He just winked and began talking.

"Ladies and gentleman we are gathered here today to celebrate the…"

Our vows were typical. Chrissie got a little chocked up at the "through sickness and health" part and I shed a few tears when we said "until death do us part." It was hard to stand there, promising to give our lives to each other when I knew I would be losing her in a month.

I wiped a tear from my cheek and Chrissie stuck her tongue out at me. I smirked at her and she giggled.

"Don't cry! This is a happy thing," she whispered so only I could hear. And Emmett too apparently because he continued speaking but casually flicked Chrissie's ear. I don't think anybody else noticed… hopefully.

"Happy tears," I mouthed back at her.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may kiss the bride!" Emmett exclaimed.

Chrissie threw her arms around my neck and kissed me. I smiled widely and kissed her back.

"Okay don't get too comfortable. Save some for tonight," Emmett said seductively. None of the guests heard but Brady and Collin were cracking up.

Chrissie pulled away first, her cheeks bright red. Everyone in the audience clapped. Suddenly, we found ourselves in a giant pack wide hug. All the guys whooped and cheered.

"How do you feel Mrs. Clearwater?" I whispered to Chrissie through all the commotion.

"Chrissie Clearwater," she said, wrinkling her nose.

"It's cute!" I told her honestly.

She giggled, "It's very cute! I love it!"

I smiled widely and wrapped my arm around her shoulders. Alice was wildly beckoning us to come with her.

"Chrissie!" Jay squealed, attacking her legs with a hug.

"Jay!" she shouted happily, hugging him back.

"There will be time to catch up later!" Alice said through gritted teeth, "Come come!"

"Bye, Jay! See you soon! I promise I'll tell you about all the adventures I had!" Chrissie said, prying his hands from her legs.

"Pinky promise?" he asked, pouting.

"Pinky promise," she smiled, linking pinkies with him. He jumped up and down happily for a few minutes and then ran off to Leah.

"Come on we are one and a half minutes behind schedule now!" Alice groaned.

"Where are we going?" Chrissie asked in confusion as Alice hurried us along the beach.

"Pictures duh!" she rolled her eyes.

"Oh great," Chrissie said, rolling her eyes, "You know, I really just want a nap."

Alice laughed out loud, "Oh honey! You're gonna have to wait until after the reception until you can get any sleep at all."

"Urrghh," Chrissie groaned, leaning her head against my shoulder. I laughed and picked her up, carrying her bridal style down the beach after Alice. Get it? Bridal style? Because she's a bride!

"Seth either stop laughing at the joke you're making in your own mind or share it with me," Chrissie told me.

I laughed, "I'm carrying you bridal style… hahaha… get it?"

She thought for a moment, "Oh yeah! Hahahah!"

"STAY JUST LIKE THAT!" Alice demanded, "the photographer should be here any- THERE HE IS!"

Some poor guy came hobbling nervously up to us, trying not to shrink under Alice's glare.

"Tsk tsk tsk," she sighed, "thirty seconds late!"

"Sorry ma'am," he said, snapping a picture of me and Seth who were frozen in the same position.

"Good!" Alice said, "now… stick one foot out! Point your toe! No point it! Have you never taken a ballet class in your life?"

The next hour basically went just like that. After a gazillion pictures were taken of just us, Alice brought in our families. Next we posed with the bridesmaids and groomsmen.

"Are we done now?" Chrissie asked for the hundredth time.

"Almost!" Alice said, beaming widely as she looked over the camera man's shoulders while he went through the pictures.

"What else could you possibly have us do?" Chrissie asked.

"One with me!" she squealed, running in between us and grinning like a maniac.

"CHEESE!" Alice exclaimed as the photographer snapped the final picture.

"Thank god that's over!" I sighed, "I'm starving."

CHRISSIE'S POV

"I cannot believe you kept that from me!" I said in disbelief, falling back in my seat in the limo. The party was over and both of us were exhausted. I hadn't been feeling too hot today as it was. The wedding was amazing and I had so much fun and I was so grateful for everything the Cullens had done, but I was sick. The cold just kept getting worse, but I hadn't told anyone.

"It was so hard," Seth told me, "But aren't you glad?"

I nodded, "Of course! Seth I-I'm so happy!"

"Me too," he sighed, kissing me.

"But no more surprises right?" I asked. He had done so much for me already that I would feel bad if there was anything else.

"Well…"

"Seth!" I gasped.

"It's just something small!" he promised quickly.

"Tell me what it is," I told him, sticking my finger in his face.

"Okay okay," he laughed, "Excuse me? You can pull over here."

The limo driver obliged and Seth helped me out of the car. He took 2 suitcases out of the back of the limo and then grabbed my hand.

"What's going on?" I asked suspiciously.

"Well… I was just thinking… we can't live apart since we're married and I certainly don't want to live with my mom and I'm sure you don't want your parents breathing down your neck all the time."

"You didn't…" I trailed off, following him down a path through the woods. He grabbed my hand to make sure I wouldn't trip over anything.

"It's not that big of a deal," he told me quickly before I could think the worst, "There's just this cabin in the woods that nobody has lived in. I know it sounds creepy but I fixed it up and even got running water and electricity. It's small but really homey! I promise it took hardly any work and basically no money!"

"… you got us a house?" I asked in a small voice.

"Well… I just found it and-"

"I can't believe you got us a house," I whispered, cutting him off, "THANK YOU!"

I threw my arms around him and he laughed, putting his hands under my legs and carrying me bridal style.

"It's not much okay?"

"Seth-"

"Really, it isn't."

I nodded, not caring if it was a cardboard box. He carried me until we reached the cabin. In the darkness of the night, I could tell that it was small, but quaint. Seth opened the door, still holding me with his other hand and knee.

"Close your eyes," he whispered. I did as he told. He walked forward and set me down.

"Okay, open!" he said. I opened my eyes as he flipped on the lights. It was a single room with big bed on one side and a small kitchen on the other. A couch and an armchair were placed in front of an old TV. Wait a second…

"IS THAT MY COUCH?" I gasped.

"Hahaha I was wondering if you'd noticed that!"

"W-I-How?" I stuttered, looking back at him.

Seth chuckled, "It was all part of the Power Point presentation. I'm a very convincing person when it comes to Power Points."

"Ch-yeah," I nodded, amazed. I breathed in the woodsy smell of the cabin.

"I told you it wasn't much and I can try to get a job and we can do better but-"

"Seth be quiet!" I told him, "This… this is… I can't even describe to you what this means to me. I mean… I didn't think I would ever have friends! Much less get married and own a house with my husband! Seth you have given me everything that you could possibly give. I don't know how you managed, but you changed my life! This house is perfect for us! We don't need multiple rooms or anything bigger! Seth it's perfect! You're perfect!"

He stood there, grinning widely at me. Suddenly, he came towards me and swept me off my feet, kissing me passionately.

"Thank you," he whispered.

"What are you thanking me for?" I asked, giggling.

"For everything! For what you just said… for existing! Chrissie, you make me the happiest person in the world. I'm just so… happy," he sighed.

I kissed him this time. He hiked me up, carrying me until we got to the bed. Somehow he managed to get my dress off and then help me unbutton the rest of his shirt. I kept kissing him, telling myself that I was ready for this. Seth was the one for me. The only one. I fumbled with his belt buckle until he stopped me.

"Wait," Seth breathed, breaking the kiss. He looked at me, a little freaked out.

"What? You're not going to let me die a virgin are you?" I asked incredulously.

"Hell no!" he said quickly, "As long as you don't let me die a virgin! I just… you're ready for this right?"

"Seth, I've been ready for this since I met you," I told him seriously.

"Okay," he took a deep breath, "Okay good, me too."

So i really don't want to focus on the sex because that's not what this story is about and I personally don't like stories with lemons. So i'm gonna leave it at this. Hope you like it! It's almost over!:)