AN: so... yeah, I know I've been neglecting Erika.... so, I'm going to try to even it out this chapter.. ish. I want to give a big thank you to all of my reviewers!!! Two quick shout-outs Gladesistas:

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Erika P.O.V.

Two weeks later, all of us (minus Jasper) were at the airport waiting for Phillip and Kayla's plane to land. They had stayed behind in Philadelphia to let Jasper have an easier transition into the vegetarian life without Kayla there. His transition had gone quite

smoothly, mainly because we used the technique Bella had accidentally stumbled upon in the fourth book. But, I would never tell them that, Let Jasper think it was his idea....

But, now we needed them back here for Alice and Jasper's wedding.

The doors opened and Kayla and Phillip were the first ones off. Hugs went all around and we got in the car to head back to the house. I sat in the back with Kayla while Alice and Edward sat in the front.

"So, what happened after we left?" I whispered, a totally unnecessary precaution, trying to figure out the truth.

"Nothing." She whispered back, before a huge smile gave her away.

"Ah-huh... what really happened?" I was dying to get it out of her.

"So........I think I'm in love with him. Phillip I mean." She mumbled before her face spread into and even bigger grin at the thought.

"Yep. You're a total goner. But, is he in love with you?" I asked.

"I think so. Well, he even said so himself." This was just getting better and better!

I squealed, "OMC! You fell in love with a vampire!" I was pretty sure all the said creatures in the car five hundred feet in front of us could hear my announcement.

Just then a small piece of paper flew in the window and landed in Kayla's lap. Weird.

She unfolded it, and then stretched, so we both could read it.

Kayla,

Do you WANT everyone in this car to know about that?

She shook her head no.

The paper disappeared at vampire speed and was back just as quickly.

Good. Then could you please have Erika keep her squealing to a minimum? Everyone in the car is giving me suspicious looks. We'll explain it to them after the wedding.

She whispered okay and the paper flew out and in again.

I love you.

She showed the paper to me again, before righting in her own script

I love you too.

Holding it up for half a second before stuffing it in her purse. Which, when I looked down was filled with crinkled up paper.

"Airplane ride?" I guessed gesturing to her purse.

"Yep, the old lady next to us was quite rambunctious in her efforts to talk to Phillip over me.... That is, until she fell asleep and her dentures fell out of her mouth and onto the floor."

We giggled together quietly as the car pulled into the Cullen's garage.

As soon as we were out of the car, Alice grabbed us and towed us up the stairs to her room. Only five minutes later I found myself in a floor length strapless dress with make-up and heels. Kayla was in a similar dress beside me with the exact same expression of

pure shock on her face. I examined myself in the huge nearby mirror. I didn't look that bad. The dress was very flattering, not to mention that the make-up Alice had smeared on my face made my eyes look stunning. Alice joined us in her wedding dress and Esme

in her "Mother of the Bride" gown. We lined up and examined Alice's work at picking out all the dresses. Mine was only a little different than Rosalie and Kayla's. I was curious as to why so I just asked her.

"Ummm... Alice why is my dress different?"

"Because you're the maid of honour silly!" She jumped up and down, and that's when I noticed that she wasn't wearing any shoes, unlike the rest us who were crammed into six-inch heels.

"Ummm... Alice, why aren't you wearing shoes?" Kayla asked, noticing the same thing I had.

"Oh! I almost forgot!" She ran to her closet then danced her way back not a second later; she came in holding the prettiest wedding shoes ever. (See shoes here: .)

"Alice, those are ADORABLE!!!!" Rosalie and Kayla screamed in perfect unison. Wow, the shopping girls really have me beat.

They continued to sequel over the "perfect, amazing, gorgeous" shoes for another half hour while I sat by my self in the corner, watching the wind blow in the trees out side the window.

"Okay, girls, that's enough. The humans need to eat." Esme almost shouted, trying to be heard over the multitude of high-pitched giggles and complements.

I thanked Esme quietly as I slipped out of my dress, threw on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt and walked down stairs.

When I got there I found a table set for three, one of the settings had no plate. Phillip's. Gosh, He really did go almost everywhere with her. I sat down at my spot and waited for the other two to finally make their way over here.

Five minutes later Kayla's voice came echoing down the stairs as her and to my surprise, Edward came down the stairs. Kayla sat down, while Edward went to get the pizza he had made by hand.

"Here you are ladies." He gave us each about half a full size pizza.

"Ummm... why don't I start with just one slice" I said, putting the other 5 back on the serving plate.

"Sorry, it's been a while since I was human." Edward said, putting back four of Kayla's

"You're forgiven." Kayla said, with a full mouth, "This stuff is amazing!"

"Why thank you." He replied

We finished our pizza, and then went into the living room to see what the others were up to. Emmett and Jasper were playing on their new Wii, Rose and Alice were huddled over their laptop and Kayla ran quickly to join them, Edward went to play his piano,

Carlisle, Esme, and Phillip were out hunting, so that left me sitting alone by myself. Again. I was looking out the window again, when it occurred to me, it was a fairly nice night. I might as well take a walk in the woods. I jumped up, grabbing my jacket and

flashlight and headed out the door. I figured Alice and Edward would know where I was going.

The wind felt amazingly good against my face and neck, the rustling leaves helped me relax. Before, I knew it I was laying in a small patch of grass staring up at the stars, flash light off, to enjoy them more. I was perfectly at home. It was almost as if I was meant

to be here, in the woods, just enjoying nature.

I was startled out of my quiet nap by to large black eyes staring down at me from a huge sandy-coloured, wolf face. Gasping, I sat up quickly, only to watch it disappear and to have a tall Indian boy saunter over.

"Who are you? I know you're a werewolf, but which one?" He was obviously caught off-guard.

"Ummm... Seth Clearwater. And you would be?" His anxious eyes roamed over my face, almost as if he wanted to memorise every line.

"Erika Deer." His face took on a happier expression when he knew my name.

"Yes, Miss Erika Deer, would you care to explain why you smell like vampires?" he inquired.

"Well, I sort of live with them..... It's truly a long story." He smiled at that.

"I've got nothing but time." He came and sat down next to me while I told him everything that had happened since finding Alice.

When I was done he asked me one simple question. "What do you know of imprinting?"

"Everything." He was about to say something when a piercing howl sounded to the south. "Looks like you have to go." I mused.

He jumped up and started running, but just as he was disappearing, I heard him shout "Good, because I imprinted on you."

What?!?!?!?!?!

AN: I'm sorry it took me so long... I just haven't been in the writing mood, not to mention the holidays.... Please R&R!

Here is the web-address of the dresses:

in order, Kayla and Rosalie, Erika, Alice, no flower girl, Esme.

.com/images/bridal_20080814_black_