I don't own Twilight but you should know that by now ;)


I knew that after doing a double shift, I'd be ready to die. But it was the only way I would get off all the days I needed for the wedding and for the honeymoon. So I made sure I not only filled up on carbs, I also had caffeine in the form of Red Bulls.

My first shift wasn't that difficult, I started with the overnight. We got few calls, but the next 24hrs was definitely a nightmare. I started to feel the tiredness in my body as we ran up the stairs of to this discount department store.

For this call, a group of employees were trapped in a stock room. A fire started when they wanted to take a "medicinal smoke break". Unfortunately, a large overcrowded stockroom full of cardboard wasn't the best decision. So myself and another guy kicked and pushed through the boxes and clutter to get to them.

The fire had spread quickly and we didn't have enough to time to fight the flames and rescue. So rescue was the thing we focused on.

"Help us! Help us!" I heard someone yell from the very back corner through the smoke.

"They're over there!" I said to my partner pointing my axe in their direction. We rushed and plowed our way over.

We both cleared a small path and the group of teens rushed towards us. The youngest one, maybe 16 or 17 grabbed my hand tightly. He reminded me of Seth.

"Watch out Cullen!" My partner yelled to me pointing to a shelf that was lined with cheap cleaning products. It felt like slow motion as I watched it fall towards us. I didn't have time to run, so I just crouched over the teen.

I felt the things hit my back and my shoulders. I braced against it making sure nothing hit the teen. But when I stood up, I saw that most of the cleaning products fell close to fire spilling and breaking.

"F-!" I said to myself. I picked up the teen and ran toward the stairs where my partner was with the other teens.

The fire started to spread faster catching hold of the liquid. I heard my partner radio for the others to come put out the fire as we all rushed down the stairs. The teen was shaken up when we were outside.

"I didn't even want to smoke...I just did it because I wanted to impress the new girl." He said as he rubbed hands over his face.

I was too exhausted and upset to respond. I just looked at him and took off my helmet. I let some of the air hit my head.

"Thanks dude." The teen said to me. "I would've been dead. All for a chick."

I just pat his shoulder. I went to the truck to drink some water and get myself together. I looked at my watch, 12 more hours to go. I exhaled.

Back at the station I kept quiet and to myself. I felt overworked and could sense that my mood would turn into something angry. I couldn't wait for tonight. I was ready for the rehearsal dinner and then partying with the guys. And immediately when we were done partying, we'd all go to Martha's Vineyard.

There would be a plane waiting for us. When was I going to sleep? On the plane. I already told the guys once we board, I didn't want to be woken up til we landed. Emmett even joked he'd carry me like a search and rescue person if I couldn't get up.

I turned off the TV and lay on the couch. I closed my eyes for a moment, and the siren started to blare again. I sat up and rushed to the truck. I put on my jacket and noticed all the guys were just standing around.

"Guys? What's up? What are you waiting for?" I asked them. Then the captain came out holding a small white envelope.

"There's no fire son." He smiled. "The guys and I chipped in to give this for you. It isn't much, but it's something to help the two of yous out. You and the lil' lady."

I couldn't describe how I felt. I knew my face was red. I smiled and walked toward him. He handed it to me and nodded. Everyone told me congrats and pat me on the back.

"I...I don't know what to say," I started. "Thanks guys. Thanks everyone." I could feel the envelope was thick with money. I felt better, the exhaustion and frustration left me. I took the envelope and placed in my locker.

From work, I had a few hours I had to myself that I used to power nap. After collapsing on the bed for that time, I got up, hauled myself to shower. I stood in the shower for a few moments letting the water wake me up. I shampooed my hair, scrubbed myself clean.

Then I threw the towel around my waist and looked at my reflection in the bathroom mirror. I would have to shave...Slowly and carefully I shaved. Then I went into my bedroom to get dressed. I grabbed some cologne, sprayed it on.

I didn't worry about what I was going to wear, much like my tux, Alice picked out my clothes for the rehearsal dinner. But unlike my tux, she left these clothes at my apartment. I'd have to wait until the wedding day to see my tux.

Wedding day...couldn't believe I was getting married in a matter of hours. Just when I was starting to get tired of the bachelor lifestyle, just when the loneliness started to get me, I found someone. I found the only one. And now, I'd be marrying her.

I checked my cell; of course there were messages from Alice. Everything from "Don't forget the hair gel" to "Clip your nails and shave". I wondered would she stop her interventions after I was married. After gelling my hair a little, I left back out to pick up Isabella.

She was at her parent's home. She wanted me to meet her there and not her place. She didn't want me to see the wedding dress. "We don't need anymore bad luck," she said. So if it made her feel better, I didn't try and see the dress. But I did have a good time teasing her about it.

When I got there, I rang the bell and waited for someone to answer. I briefly thought about the first time I came over on Christmas: I was nervous, but her parents made me feel at home.

Now, Isabella answered the door with a huge smile on her lips. "Wow you look great!" She said. She had on a short, tight green dress and her hair was in a simple ponytail.

I gave her a tight hug and kissed her. She smelled so good. Cocoa butter will be my favorite scent on her. "You look great too. And smell good enough to eat." I said in a low voice.

"Well my parents left already. I have the house to myself." She said softly. "We can use my old bedroom."

"It's not bad luck?" I asked as I kissed her. We backed into the house with arms still wrapped around each other. My hands slipped down to her behind. The fabric of the dress felt so good I squeezed her.

"No.I don't think so." She answered. She closed the door behind me. And kissed like we hadn't seen each other in years even though it had only been a few days. Then she stopped suddenly, she moved my hands off of her.

"I don't know if it is or isn't. I think we shouldn't just in case." She said with a worried expression on her face.

"Isabella really?" I said.

"Yes Edward. Really. I have to get my clutch." She said as she hurried away from me. I couldn't help but stare at her as she walked away...

When she came back we jumped on the subway and headed to the city. We were going to Cipriani. I never been there but my a few of my father's brokers recommended it to him. Isabella said that one of the dancer's worked as a host there. It was pretty pricy.

The train wasn't crowded so we were able to sit next to each other. Isabella crossed her legs and I placed my hand on her knee. Not only did I want to touch her, I did it so no jerks on the train would get any wrong ideas.

"So where are you girls going after the dinner?" I asked.

"Just a club" she smiled.

"Strip club?" As cool as Angela was, I knew she was feisty. I had a feeling she would try and drag Isabella to one.

"All I can say is there will be dancing, and some people might be half naked." She said slyly.

"Just don't let any guys rub on you." I said seriously.

"Ok. What about you? What are you and the guys doing?" She asked.

"I don't know. Emmett is in control of the night." I shrugged my shoulders.

"Emmett? That means strippers. You told me he loves them before." she didn't sound angry but she did sound worried. She also started to pout.

"There might be strippers, but I won't let them get too close. And I know none of them will look as beautiful or sexy as you." I kissed her cheek softly.

"Don't make it rain." She said as I kissed her cheek again.

"I won't." I smiled.

"Pinky promise." She stuck her pinky out. I wrapped my finger around hers.

"I pinky promise."


Thank you thank you thank you everyone for being so patient with my update. I've been super busy with everything! 'Tis the season right? Well the dinner party is about to begin and then everyone will be off to celebrate. What do you guy think? Tell me in a review or private message! Have a great week (what's left off it)