Chapter 8

Drowning

I looked into Edwards eyes. He was wearing a tux and looked amazing. I took another step forward. He took a step backwards. His beautiful face started to twist and I touched my head wondering if I was nervous or what was wrong with me. We were in the bright sunlight but for some odd reason he wasn't glistening. I reached out to touch him. And then I heard the dry laugh that haunted me. I blinked and Aro stood in front of me where Edward had been. He was wearing Edwards tux. His pale face smiled at me.

For some odd reason I smiled back at him and walked forward, taking his chalky hands that seemed to fall apart at my touch. I looked up at the minister. His old face started to twist as he said the words. Oh no not again. Suddenly I was looking into the eyes of true horror, little Jane. Suddenly all the faces of my friends and family and loved ones twisted into the faces of the Volturi.

Somehow I felt good though. Unnaturally. I was wearing the dress that Alice got for me. "I do." I whispered, moving in to kiss Aro. I got closer and closer.

"Bella." I smiled. Everything was going in slow motion. I moved an inch closer.

"Bella, love we're here."

"I know finally, I'm going to be with you forever."

"Bella love wakeup." my eyes fluttered opened.

"Edward?" I looked at him, a dream just a dream. I leaned on him. "oh we're home. Good." I blinked a little bit. My eyes burned. Surprisingly though the seats in this car were very comfortable. then I was inside. Then I was ambushed.

"Bella! I'm so sorry! We have so much to do!" Alice looked at me eyes wide. My stomach hurt, it growled. I hadn't realized how hungry I was. I hadn't got to finish my dinner. "don't worry we remembered your human insecurities. Such as food. I hope you don't mind peanut butter and jelly."

"no that sounds good actually. I'll make it." suddenly right in front of me there was the most beautiful sandwich I had ever seen in my life. Not to mention that it was held by an angel, my angel Edward.

"What does it not look appetizing? I mean, I know it looks completely disgusting to me but…" he really looked hurt, but I couldn't help gaping at this artwork that he wanted me to eat. "I'm sorry I'll just take it away…"

"no Edward, it looks…" my voice trailed off, I tried to think of the best word to use. "it looks beautiful, amazing I've never seen anything more appetizing in my life, and this is only a sandwich." I smiled at him. He pulled me in and kissed me.

"then take a bite, it may look good but lets see how it tastes." I looked at it, my mouth clamped shut. I decided to be devilish again, I smiled warmly at him praying for myself not to blush.

"I don't think so," I glared at him. He put on a pout. His eyes smoldering again.

"please, Bella?" I glared at him harder like my mom had out at the poor city she lived in. he pulled the sandwich up to my face. It smelled amazing, I couldn't help but think it was only peanut butter and jelly. I moved in to take a bite, and I did. It was amazing the jelly was sweet and spicy at the same time, how was it that vampires have no taste for human food but yet they can make it taste wonderful? I don't know but I'm sure not going to question it. His smile widened, "how is it?"

"you're cooking at the wedding." I told him and smiled. He kissed my face.

"okay you two that's enough, I have a lot to do now Bella eat or we'll have to get a pretzel or something at the mall." oh god, words of torture. the mall..

"okay, okay! I'm eating!" I stuffed the rest of the sandwich in my mouth. "lets go." I murmured. I stood up. I looked at Edward for help, there was nothing I could do about this horrible thing that was going on. But for some reason I wasn't as horrified about shopping as I was leading myself and everyone else on about, I was actually kind of excited about the whole affair. He shrugged.

"Bella you're taking this so well! I'm so excited lets go! Rose Esme do you guys want to come with Bella and I?" she shouted. Suddenly I blinked and they were in front of me.

"of course Alice. I would be happy to go with you." Alice looked Rosalie in the face. Surprisingly Rosalie smiled, warmly. I looked at Edward he was shocked. I opened my mouth to ask him what she was thinking when I was interrupted by a beautifully musical voice.

"sure I'll go with you I'd be happy to help out my sisters." sisters, my mouth flew open and my eyes started to water. Had Rosalie actually said that or was my mind fooling me again?

"lets go!" Alice screeched excitedly, "I think we should take two cars, we're going to need all the space we can get. Hmm lets see. I think the Volvo and the Porsche should do it. Esme you and Rose can take the Volvo and Bella and I will drive the Porsche. Okay lets do this thing! By Edward!" she skipped over and hugged him and kissed his cheek mumbling something in vampire speed so I didn't catch it. Stupid vampires wait until I'm one of them then I'm going to be the one whispering in his ear where no one else can here.

I walked over and kissed him passionately. He handed me his phone. "they may be taking my car, but your taking my heart, if you need me I will come and get you or even if you want to text me or call me I'll answer I love you with all myself. Be safe my dear sweet beautiful Bella." I kissed him again.

"whose phone are you stealing so you can talk with me?" I asked him smiling.

"my spare." he smiled taking a marker and writing the number on my hand in his gorgeous fancy script.

"I love you so much! I'll try to have fun for you. Please do something productive with your day, I wont have half as much fun if I know your waiting here doing nothing all day long." I kissed his icy lips softly once more when I released.

"maybe I'll go hunt with the guys," he mumbled. I kissed him.

"bye." I whispered breathlessly.

"why is it that when you two say goodbye you have to start up a huge drama and your acting like you wont see each other again for years, it will just be today chill out!" Emmett laughed shaking the floor underneath me.

"because we love each other Emmett." Edward and I whispered together.

"well I love Rose but you don't see us getting all teary eyed when ever one of us leaves on a shopping trip for the day."

"why don't you do that Em?" Rosalie glared at him. I couldn't help but laugh I never saw him so terrified. Especially for a boy who eats grizzlies for breakfast.

"well uh, baby, Rosie.." he looked at her with his huge puppy dog face, "I'm going to miss you Rosie. I love you so much! Uh take care of uh.. What was that last part Eddie?" he looked at Edward Rosalie's face growing madder and madder.

"The clock is ticking! guys! Come on lets GO! The stores will close!" Alice was bouncing up and down whining.

"my heart, Emmett. She has to take care of my heart." Emmett's eyes widened.

"I wasn't aware you still had a heart, Eddiekinz." Emmett smiled.

"he has to have a heart to love me.." I smiled at Edward.

"NOW!" Alice screamed.

I kissed his cheek gently and walked over to Alice's baby, the yellow Porsche.