A/N: I'm wondering how many of you who read these stories also write your own, because if you do, than you know how great it feels to receive feedback on your work. I got hardly any reviews on the last chapter, and I'm feeling pretty down right now. I don't know if it's because you all hate what I write or you don't think it's good enough to bother leaving one or not. But, to my few reviewers, just so you know, you really made my day. Just to show my appreciation, for this chapter, I dedicate it to you six, (you know who you are). You brighten my day and make me want to keep writing. Thank you so much.

Oh, and if any of you thought that Bella and Edward were a little out of character with what they said or did, I wrote it that way on purpose. I had good reason! And, this is rated T, so I will be throwing in some language. Sorry if it offends, but I think the rating should fit the story.

I don't know if shocked quite covers it. Mortified is probably a better word choice. Obviously, my brain and mouth are suffering from miscommunication because I don't know what possessed me to say 'You'll find out soon enough.'

I couldn't lie. I wanted the whole wedding to be over. As soon as the wedding's done, Edward has to uphold his end of the bargain. Both of our agreements.

I had to get the idea of our honeymoon out of my mind. I knew that idea terrified me as much as it excited me. We were going to try and I was glad for that, but it also meant showing certain areas of my body that I wasn't particularly comfortable with. Granted, Edward would be my husband and all, but I wasn't gorgeous like Alice or Rosalie. I was a Plain Jane. There wasn't anything remotely desirable about me. But, I guess Edward disagreed.

I wondered if it was possible for vampires to have bad eyesight.

'Only a little while longer and I'll see for myself,' I mused as I sat on the couch, my arms wrapped around my legs, my knees curled up to my chest. I buried my head in my arms, Emmett's and Jasper's laughter still ringing in my ears.

I had completely forgotten about the excellent hearing they heard, so, of course, they heard everything that had transpired out in the hallway. Including my little comment about my new 'purchases'. They sniggered as I walked in with Alice, but as soon as they heard the groan escape Edward's mouth, it turned into full-blown laughter.

I heard the video game begin again, so I figured the worst was over. I knew Edward hadn't walked in after us and I waited patiently for him to join the rest of the family. I kept my head down, but I could tell when he walked in. Emmett's booming voice rattled my eardrums and the blush on my cheeks became steadily darker with every word.

"Whoa, Edward. Looks like someone's going to be having a good time in a few weeks. That is, as long as you have the stamina and know how to use your equip-" His voice was cut off by the sound of rushing air, snarling, and a few choice curses.

"Damn, Edward, take it easy. It was just a joke. Relax, will you?" I watched, wide-eyed, as Edward release Emmett from a headlock, his nostrils flared in anger. I silently wondered if they wanted to piss him off every day before the wedding. I was already worked up about it; I didn't need my future vampire husband irritated. We had enough to worry about with all the guests coming and getting everything set up. Edward also had more to prepare for as well. Perfecting his self-control was high up on his do to list, a list that was growing steadily longer as the wedding came closer.

He stalked off to the kitchen, muttering something that sounds vaguely like 'stupid, moronic bastard'. Once he turned the corner, I watched as Rosalie walked over to Emmett and smack him quite hard on the back of the head.

"What the hell was that for?" he cried as Rosalie turned her back to him to go sit down on the chair across from me.

"Emmett, you know I love you but you can be so dense sometimes. Edward doesn't need this right now. He has enough to worry about and Bella doesn't need to hear your thoughts. Two days before the wedding is not the best time to get the groom worked up into a fury. Knock it off, okay?" I shot Rosalie a grateful smile which she accepted. I received a small grin and a curt nod, telling me that she understood. Alice leaned over to whisper in my ear.

"Why don't you go check on him?"

I nodded glumly and stood to walk in the kitchen. I took one last look over to the boys, acknowledging Jasper's apologetic look. I sighed heavily, hoping that Edward had calmed down enough to be reasonable.

Once I cleared the living room, I heard Alice's shrill voice reach my ears and I found myself laughing at the tiny little pixie and her choice of words.

"Way to go, you big lummox! Now you've gone and depressed the bride! Emmett, I swear, if they cancel the wedding because of this, so help me…" she trailed off venomously. I could almost picture Emmett giving Rose a pleading look, begging for her to save him. I turned out of the dining room to find Edward hunched over the island in the middle of the room, his head resting in his hands.

I walked up behind him and wrapped my arms around his torso, resting my face against his back and breathing in his scent. I felt him sigh and watched him shake his head. I peppered a few kisses along his back, doing anything I could think of to make him feel better.

"Maybe Vegas would have been better after all," he said, his rich velvety voice barely audible through his fingers.

I smiled and tugged on him to turn around. He obliged, taking my body and pulling it against his. "You know, there's still time," I said, trying to lighten his mood.

"I heard that, you two!" Alice yelled. I couldn't help the smile that appeared on my face and apparently it was infectious as I watched the corners of his mouth draw up in a small grin.

"She really is too nosy for her own good, isn't she?" he chuckled as he hugged me to his chest, burying his nose in my hair.

"Yes, she most certainly is."

"Thanks. I know I am," she called. "It's just part of my charm."

Our laughter grew slightly louder, but soon died down. I wasn't sure how long we stood there in the kitchen but after a while I could feel my legs weakening. I leaned in closer to him, using his body for support. He noticed and I felt my legs slide out from underneath me as he cradled me in his arms.

He opted for human speed as he carried me up the stairs to his room. He gently laid me in the middle of the bed and sat down next to me. I sat up and curled in to a ball, sitting squarely in the center of the bed. He chuckled and crawled over to me, peeling my arms from my legs like he were peeling an orange. He held my wrists as he leaned into me, slowly letting me fall backward on the bed. He held his frame over me, making sure not to crush me with his weight.

I smiled and could help the giggle that escaped when he began placing kisses along my jaw, up to my cheek, and down to my lips. I met him eagerly, glad that he was done brooding for the day. His mouth left mine to find a sensitive spot on my neck. I was a little put off when he stopped but I tensed up when I felt his grip on my wrists tighten as he smelled the spot where his mouth had been. I knew what the smell of my blood did to him, and I couldn't help but wonder what was running through his mind. Did he like causing himself pain? I wondered if he had reconsidered our compromise but that idea evaporated when I felt his cool breath on my skin as he chuckled quietly.

"Just two more days, my love. Two more days." He rolled off of me, his arms wrapping themselves around me, pulling me on top of him. I snuggled into his chest, content, before popping up. He pulled my face to his, confusion gracing his glorious features.

"Charlie. I never told him that I was going to be here this late. I have to go home and finish dinner."

I tried to push myself into a sitting position before a pair of arms held me fast. His lips grazed my ear and I shivered.

"I'll have Alice call him and tell him that you're staying with us tonight. You don't have to worry." He placed a kiss on the spot below my ear and I was almost ready to give in, but an image of Charlie flashed before me. As much as I wanted to stay here in Edward's arms, I only had a limited number of days left with him and I didn't want to shorten it any more than I needed to.

"No. I really need to go home. I can't do that to him. I'm already saying goodbye to being his little girl in two days, and the rest of my human life not long after. I need to spend time with him." I watched as he listened to what I said, understanding what I meant, but he couldn't hide the disappointment in his eyes. "But, you'll be over later tonight, right?" I added with a smile.

He pecked me lightly on the lips before smiling back at me. "As long as you want me, love. As long as you want me."

A/N: Okay. Since I don't know how far you want me to carry this, I have basically no plan as to where this story is headed. That's where your reviews come in. So please take 30 seconds and tell me what you think. Please?

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-Truth in the Moon

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain.