BELLA'S POV

I felt like I was going to go over a hill on a roller coaster – it was my wedding day.

Rosalie and I had been up all night. She had tried her best to help keep my mind off Edward, but I couldn't stop thinking about him.

"Bella, tonight, you'll officially be a Cullen." Rosalie smiled, and gave me a hug.

"I know. I can't wait anymore."

"I'm going to go and get your dress and some other goodies from the house. Just stay put – and no talking to Edward."

"I won't."

Rosalie was gone in a flash.

I sighed.

Oh Edward, just think…just last year, you and I hated each other.

I remembered first seeing the whole Cullen clan, sitting at lunch on my first day of school. The sight of Edward was amazing.

Jessica had tried to tell me bad things about him, except his looks, but even then…we were connected somehow.

My love, I hope this day flies by.

I stopped remembering the past.

Edward! We aren't supposed to be talking!

I know, but let's break the rules, just this once.

I smiled. Hearing his thoughts wasn't quite as good as seeing him, but it did the trick.

I have to go, before I get the urge to come and see you.

Goodbye my love.

I resisted telling him to meet me somewhere, and instead, I laid down.

Soon, Rosalie returned.

"Bella, are you ready for last rehearsal?"

I got up, and stood next to her. She played the music. "As ready as I'll ever be."

"Edward is going to love this."

"My parents are going to hate it."

EDWARD'S POV

"Hey, hey, there he is!" Emmett slapped me on the back.

"What's this all about?" I asked, as Emmett put a glass in my hand.

"Come on Edward, you're getting married tonight." Emmett poured the blood into my glass, and refilled his.

"Yeah, thanks for reminding me." I took a sip.

"What's the matter? You got the jitters?" He shook his body, and I socked him in the arm.

"No, I just can't think about it. If I do, I'll have to go see Bella."

"I remember when I got married to Rosalie."

"Yeah?"

"Being away for a week was so hard," Emmett looked around, "we actually snuck a visit and saw each other midweek."

"Really?" I was intrigued.

"Yeah, we met in the deep part of the meadow…and…"

"Yeah?"

Emmett laughed. "I dare not say another word."

"That's just gross."

"Well anyways, Bella is a good girl. You two will be really happy together."

I smiled. "Thanks."

Emmett leaned in. "If you tell anyone how nice I'm being, I'll jump you."

I laughed, and nodded. "Alright, your secret is safe with me."

BELLA'S POV

I remembered Edward in the meadow for the first time. He shimmered like a thousand diamonds, his face even more beautiful than usual.

I remembered wondering how he could be real…and how he could be in love with me.

"Bella, stop fidgeting." Rosalie sighed.

"I'm sorry. I'm really anxious to see Edward."

"Don't be. Soon you two will be bonded forever." Alice finished curling my hair. It tumbled down my back, and a few strands got caught in the front.

"Yeah Bella. Then you'll be thankful when you two are apart." Rosalie laughed, and Alice joined in.

"Then we can get away and do things," I eyed Alice, "besides shopping."

"So did she get the dance down?" Alice asked.

"I think she nailed it better than I did."

"Didn't you do it Alice?" I asked, turning my head slightly to face her.

"Oh no. I didn't feel right doing it."

"Bella looks awesome doing it."

"Thanks." I smiled. Having Rosalie and Alice around would be great.

"When I saw Edward, he looked so excited." Rosalie added.

"Did he? Was he alright?"

"He and Emmett were talking."

"Where was Jasper?" Alice asked, beginning on my lips.

"He ran out to get the corsage."

"The rose for Edward is in the fridge." I eyed the door.

"Oh, Bella. When we get to the house, Esme wants to talk to you, and then your mom said she'd be up to talk to you before it's time."

Rosalie and Alice stepped back, and looked me over.

"Bella, you're going to blow Edward away."

EDWARD'S POV

"Alright Jasper, I'll take that." I took the corsage from his hands, and checked the tuxedo over.

"Alice said they'd be here soon. Just don't peek." Jasper sat down in a chair.

"Don't tell me you didn't peek."

"Actually I didn't."

"Why not?"

Jasper shrugged. "I figured it was worth the wait."

I smiled. "Then I won't peek."

We're here Edward, so stay where you are and don't look.

Alright Bella, I'm not looking.

I heard giggling, and then two people thundered up the stairs. Then I caught Bella's scent, and heard heels clicking on the floor. It was her.

"Bella."

I heard her stop.

"I'll be seeing you soon." I wanted to badly to turn around.

"Yes."

I heard her go up the stairs.

"She's gone." Jasper patted my back.

I turned, and looked for even a slight glimpse of her. But she was gone.

Heavily, I sighed.

"You got it bad." Jasper laughed.

BELLA'S POV

"Bella, you look beautiful." Esme closed the door behind her.

"Thank you Esme." I came to her, and let her kiss my cheek lightly.

"Come and sit."

I sat down on Edward and I's bed, and she sat next to me.

"Bella, soon, you will be a Cullen. I'm looking forward to it."

"So am I Esme." I smiled.

She took my hand. "You have done the one thing that none of use could do. You made Edward alive, and happy. I just…I want to thank you for that."

A tear trickled down Esme's cheek. I wiped it away.

"I want to thank you all for accepting me. I know it was hard."

"Well," Esme stood, "your mom is waiting to come in and speak to you."

"Esme?" I asked before she opened the door.

"Yes?"

"I'm looking forward to spending my life with you all."

Esme smiled. "So are we."

When she had gone, I went to fix my dress in front of the mirror.

I remembered the first night Edward had spent the night. His touch. His scent. His voice. I had loved Edward for so long.

"Bella!" My mom rushed in, and hugged me tightly.

"Mom! I'm so glad you could come!" I hugged her back.

"I wouldn't have missed it for the world." My mom let go, and looked me over.

"What do you think?"

"Beautiful. A little different, but beautiful."

"You look nice too Mom." She was wearing a white dress that ended at her knees.

"Bella, are you sure you want to do this so soon? You're only eighteen."

"And I won't be getting any older."

My mom sighed. "Yes I heard about that. Bella, it's going to take some getting used to you know."

I nodded.

She touched my cheek. "Well, if you're happy."

The door opened, and my stomach flip flopped.

"Bella, it's time." Alice squeaked.

EDWARD'S POV

I stood near Carlisle and Esme, looking for Bella. Everyone was seated in their chairs, smiling and winking.

Memories of Bella flooded back to me. The first time we kissed. The first time we touched. The first time I saw her.

Suddenly, Bella came into view. She looked more beautiful than any other woman I had ever seen. As she walked, her curly hair bounced from place to place.

The snow that was falling around us made her look even more stunning.

When she got to the edge of the carpet, I began slowly walking towards her.

I'm trying so hard not to run to you.

I'm almost there my love.

The walk lasted a lifetime. Up close, Bella was even more beautiful.

"I missed you." Bella whispered.

"I missed you too." I hugged her to me, taking in her scent.

Finally I let go, and pushed the corsage onto her wrist. She carefully stuck the rose into my pocket.

"Shall we?" I offered her my arm.

"We shall."

When we got back up to the front, everyone made their way to us.

"I bless you." Charlie said, touching our hands.

"I promise to protect Bella Swan, with all of my heart, and with all of my soul." I nodded.

Renee was next, and then Emmett, and then Rosalie, and so on and so forth.

When everyone was finished, we turned to face Carlisle and Esme.

"I bless you." Esme kissed my forehead, and then Bella's.

I took in a deep breath, and held Bella closer.

"Edward Cullen, do you wish to be bonded eternally by marriage to Bella Swan?" Carlisle asked.

"Yes."

"Bella Swan, do you wish to be bonded eternally by marriage to Edward Cullen?"

Bella took in a deep breath, and looked up at me. "Yes."

"Then I no longer speak to you as Bella Swan, but as Bella Cullen. I now pronounce you, forever more, husband and wife. Edward, you may kiss your bride."

I turned to Bella, and held her close as I kissed her. We tried to keep it suitable for a wedding, but we hadn't seen each other for a week.

"Ahem." Carlisle pulled us apart.

"Sorry." Bella and I whispered in unison. We laughed.

"I now present Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullen."

Everyone stood, and clapped as I carried Bella down the carpet.

"We did it." She murmured against my neck.

"And so, the lion fell in love with the lamb."