AN: Hi everyone! I got a chapter up a lot sooner I think than I did last time. I've had this one written out but I had no idea where to end it and then I was trying to catch up on my other story, hoping i could post both on the same day which I actually managed so that's good. I'll post this one first and then the second story for those of you who are reading both stories!

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Chapter Seventeen

Bella POV:

I watched happily as my only son and eldest daughter laughed at irrelevant things. It has been only a day since the tension between the two siblings died down and already the two were inseparable. It was good to see them like this again. The lot of us was having doubts on whether they would ever talk about their issues and now…it's just like it had been for six years since the two of them were born. They were best friends again. I smiled as I saw my daughter glare and stick her tongue out at her brother. It really seemed like everything was falling into place.

Life was so close to perfect recently. I mean, the Cullens were back now. My children were getting along better than they had in years. Two thirds of my children are accepting Edward into their lives, even E.J seemed like he was finally coming around. Then of course there was the wedding tomorrow, which is good because everyone including Alice was about to give Anne an intervention. She was driving us all crazy. I think we'll all finally have some peace when this massive event is over. But really this event was even a good thing for my family. Our family was becoming whole and that thought kept me smiling until I felt familiar arms slip around me.

I knew who this was. I had known this man for almost twelve years now. He was the one who sent my heart racing when I was human. He was the one who sent a spark through me whenever he so much as touched my hand, something that still happened regardless of the fact that I was a vampire. He was one of the main things that made life so perfect. He was here, something I had never thought would happen again. He was here and miraculously still in love with me as I was with him. I really did love him and he was one of the best things in my life aside from my children, our children. I heard his soft voice speak to me.

"What are you thinking?" he asked. That was his favorite question. He always asked that when I was human and still does even now that I'm a vampire.

"Look at them, Edward. I haven't seen them this close in years. You have no idea how ecstatic this makes me. I didn't know if they'd ever be this close again and yet there they are…inseparable," I answered softly.

"You did a tremendous job raising them, you know?" he responded. I smiled. I knew that. He was constantly telling me that.

"Yeah I know," I replied. A comfortable silence came between us as we watched our daughter and son watch a football game on TV. Both were rooting for different teams. It was quite entertaining to watch. "So are you ready for the nightmare that is tomorrow?" I asked. Edward groaned.

"Ugh no! I don't know about you but your future sister-in-law is driving me crazy."

"Yeah Anne's been a bit of a handful."

"I'm not talking about her. I'm talking about Alice. She's the one who is scheduling all these last minute shopping trips and giving Anne more and more ideas, not to mention her thoughts are very wedding central. It's driving me insane!" he responded. I laughed.

"Yeah well that's Alice," I replied.

"I know," he sighed. I then remembered how he'd brought Alice into the conversation, 'future sister-in-law'.

"Future sister-in-law?" I asked him, turning in his arms to face him. I saw his eyes widen a little bit. "You think we're going to get married someday or something?" I asked, with an eyebrow raised. He seemed to recover from his momentary shock and shrugged.

"I don't know, maybe someday, obviously not right now, probably not for another couple years at least. Why? Did you want to-," he asked.

"No, not right now," I said in agreement dismissing my feelings of disappointment as he said that we'd wait another couple years. I turned back to my children. "I'm glad you're here, Edward."

"I'm glad I'm here too. I really missed you," he said, pulling me closer and kissing my forehead. I didn't even see the smirk that came upon Edward's face as we stayed intertwined for the rest of the day.

Jason POV:

Today was the big day. I was actually nervous. What if I said the wrong thing? What if I dropped the rings? I'm not supposed to be this panicky, that's Annie's job. This was a huge deal for me, marrying Anne. I was really scared that I'd do something wrong and drive her away. Nervously, I began pacing in my tux. I heard the door open and saw my baby sister coming in.

"Jase, you are going to burn a hole in the carpet," she said, smiling. I stopped and really looked at her. She was beautiful, not just her usual beauty but even more so. Her hair was up and partially braided. I smiled at her.

"You look beautiful, Bells," I said. Bella smiled back and I knew if she could blush she would. She then smirked.

"If you think I look beautiful, you should see Anne," she replied. I groaned.

I really wanted to see her. I actually tried to see her but Alice, Rosalie, Johnny-Boy, and Bells kept me out. They said we're to do things the traditional way meaning no seeing the bride before the wedding. Then Bells had Edward and Jasper lead me back to my dressing room. The two were basically acting as security at the wedding since we had an almost full wedding party unlike what Anne had said to get the Cullens here.

I only needed one groomsman and the guy I got along best with was Emmett. Anne's was already full so none of the girls could be her bridesmaids but they all understood that. Carlisle was the minister at the wedding. Anne didn't trust Emmett who had first volunteered and John was walking her down the aisle so she thought he would be the best choice. Esme was an usher and did some planning. Alice was the main co-planner and she and Rose made up the makeup team. Sam's and Emily's little girl, Carly, was the flower girl and Jacob's nephew (son of Paul and Jake's sister), Shawn, was the ring bearer. E.J was my best man and of course my nieces were Anne's bridesmaids. Angela and Ben were both bridesmaid and groomsman and Jake was one of my groomsmen as well. Bells was of course Annie's maid of honor. Taylor was helping Esme with ushering. Everyone had a job. Anne really got it to all work out. So far everything was going right. Still I felt nervous.

I sat down nervously playing with my fingers. I was so out of it that I didn't even notice Bells pull up a chair next to me. She placed her hand on mine. I looked up out her and saw her concerned expression.

"Are you ok?" she asked. I sighed and nodded.

"I'm just nervous," I answered honestly.

"Why?" she asked.

"You know why," I stated. She nodded. She knew better than anyone of my aversion to marriage.

I know what you're wondering. You're wondering why I'm getting married if I was so against it. Well, the answer's simple. If there's one person I want to be married to for the rest of my existence it's her. We gone through this without my issues causing an issue, right? Yeah, wrong! The reason, the real reason, why I didn't want to get married earlier wasn't because I wanted John's permission, well that was part of it but it was because of my issues with marriage. After my parents divorced I became scared of the very prospect of marriage. I can still remember my human life for the most part including some of my earliest memories in which I was watching my parents argue nonstop. I didn't want that and I know if I hadn't met Anne I would never have given it a second thought but…I love her. Ugh, this was so complicated! Bells brought her hand up to my shoulder.

"Jase, it's going to be ok. You are going to get through this."

"What if I don't? What if I end up hurting her because my issues get in the way? I don't want to hurt her, Bells. I love her too much to want that," I replied.

"Concentrate on that whenever you have the instinct to run. As long as you keep thinking and believing that, you'll be fine."

"But what if I—"

"Then I'll have Edward and Jasper drag you back," she said smiling. "And pummel you myself later." I chuckled and leaned on her shoulder. "It's going to be ok." It was then that Jasper came in chuckling.

"Alice says, 'get your butt out there. It's time'." Bella gave me another smile and a kiss on the cheek.

"I'll see very soon," she said walking out the door, leaving Jasper and me alone. I felt calm waves come toward me and gave Jasper a grateful smile.

"Thanks."

"No problem. You've just got to relax. It's going to be fine. Alice and Anne would have known if something was going to go wrong," he replied, smiling. Not if it's a last minute decision they wouldn't, I thought. I followed Jasper out to the altar. When I got to the altar, Carlisle smiled at me.

"How are you doing?" he asked kindly.

"I'm ok."

"It's ok to be nervous."

"Yeah," I said, my stomach still in knots and not wanting to give him a hint as to my plans. Wait, plans! I'm not going to run away like I used to when I was in a serious relationship. This was Anne. I love her. As the ceremony started, I kept repeating in my head 'I love her. That's why I am doing this. I love her.' I hadn't even really seen anyone else come to the altar then the wedding march sounded and my anxiety increased. I repeated my chanting even faster in my head. 'I love her. That's why I'm doing this. I love her. I love her. I love…' That's when I saw her, the most beautiful creature in the world.

She was an absolute vision. Her brown hair was partly pulled back however some bangs framed her face. Her white dress fit her perfectly. She walked with such grace. I never thought I would find her more beautiful than I did the day I met her and yet here she was, and no beauty could ever compare. As soon as my eyes fell on her all thoughts of running away disappeared. I simply watched in astonishment as the angel came closer to me. When John brought her to the altar and put her hand in mine, he gave me a nod of approval. Whoa! Johnny-Boy gave up! He gave up! Any respect I had for him vanished! He's supposed to still fight with me about Anne! It's a brother's job! Plus, now I've got no one to pick on for no reason. I heard chuckling behind me and saw E.J trying not to laugh. I hate you, nephew, I thought to him. He grinned. Liar, he responded in my head. Anne sent me a questioning gaze and I shook her head at her. I'd come up with an explanation later.

The two of us turned to Carlisle who started the ceremony with the typical "we are gathered her today…" shtick. Then it came to the vows. Anne looked at me.

"Jason, I spent years as a human," (Our audience were all either vampires we had befriended or werewolves) "looking for the right guy and I failed to find that. Then I became a vampire and as time went on I began to believe that I would never meet my soul mate. Then one day at work I met an interesting man. I didn't know why but I felt drawn to him. I talked to him and felt truly alive for the first time ever. I soon wasn't able to be away from him. You became the focus of my world and each day I spent with you became more and more precious. And today is no exception. Jase, I promise to love you and honor you for the rest of my existence. I promise to give you everything I am and nothing else. With this ring, I thee wed," she said. I smiled at and took her hands in mine after she slipped the wedding ring on my finger.

"I never thought this day would come. I always thought I'd never get married. I never wanted to. I didn't want this. I'll admit I even thought about not showing up today but then I saw you. You are the most special thing in the world to me and I'm sorry for being the idiot I am. Before I had only been in a relationship that lasted a month. I never met anyone who made me want to rethink my views and then you came along. Annie, you came gracefully into my life and turned my world upside down and each day with you has made me happier than I could ever be. I am so indebted to you for everything you do to me, for caring for me as much as I care for you. I love you, Anne! You are my angel and there's no one that could ever separate me from you. I'm here today because of you, Anne. I promise to love you for the rest of my existence. I only hope you can handle my stupidity. With this ring, I wed thee," I said. She smiled and partially glared at me.

"It's 'I thee wed', dummy," she said smiling. We heard Carlisle give us our cue and I took my angel in my arms and kissed her like never before.

"I now present Mr. and Mrs. Swan," announced Carlisle with a smile on his face. I hugged Anne closer to me and kissed her again, all fears gone. I had her and she was all I needed.

"You almost left me?" Anne asked as we walked to the reception area in the house.

"Yeah, sort of. I'm sorry, darling. Forgive me?" I asked. Her eyes narrowed before she smiled and replied.

"I'll always forgive you, you dolt. But ever think about it again and I'll kill you," she said with a smile. I saluted.

"Yes, ma'am!" I said, grinning before kissing her again. I saw Bella and mouthed to her 'Thank you'. She smiled and nodded. Esme then came over with Carlisle.

"Congratulations, you two. We're both very happy for you and thank you for asking us to be a part of your wedding," Esme said sweetly. Anne hugged them both.

"Thank you both so much. I really appreciate all the help. You guys have become like parents to us all since you came here so thank you for coming here and helping us out and everything," my beautiful wife said.

"We're glad we could help," replied Carlisle. Both of them then gave me a hug as well.

After Carlisle and Esme left to go mingle with the other million guests Annie and Alice invited. More people came up to us with congratulations, even John who now seems to have recovered his dislike of me (since I was considering leaving his sister he's pretty ticked at me). It seemed to go on forever. All I wanted was to spend quality time with my amazing wife. I still can't believe she's mine. I stared at her and she gazed happily at everyone having a good time. She turned toward me, feeling my gaze on her and smiled.

"What?" she asked. I kissed her.

"I just can't believe you married me, that you're mine, that you love me as much as I love you," I answered honestly gazing into her topaz eyes.

"You better believe it. You're stuck with me forever now," she grinned. I grinned back at her.

"I wouldn't have it any other way," I replied giving her another kiss however this one turned into a make out session. Get a room, I heard in my head. Oh come on! We broke apart and I turned to my nephew who was smirking in my direction as he danced with his girlfriend, Taylor. Before I could go back to my moments with Annie, Rosalie, Alice, Bella, and Angela pulled her away to do some girly thing. I pouted and Anne gave me a kiss telling me we will have plenty alone time on the honeymoon. As I sat in my chair, I saw Edward walking toward me. He smiled.

"Congratulations, Jason," he said.

"Thank you," I replied. "If you're looking for Bells, she just ran off with the other girls and my wife." I saw Edward shift nervously. What's with him?

"Actually I wanted to talk to you," he replied and gestured toward the exit, silently asking for privacy. I nodded and the two of us walked out. I still saw Edward's smile become more and more nervous and began to wonder what he wanted.

John POV:

I was happy for them. I really was. I'm just extremely upset at Jason. How could he even consider leaving my sister? Did he not realize how much that would hurt her? I know it shouldn't matter that he thought about it because he did show up but that he even thought about it frustrated me. I was even willing to let bygones be bygones but no. Why did he even ask to marry her if he really didn't want to get married? Ugh! This man's so frustratingly annoying.

As I watched all the couples dancing, laughing, and kissing I could only think about whether or not I'd get to have that someday. Anne said I would but we were able to prevent one of her visions from coming true when we saved Jason from those three nomad vampires over ten years back. That's the thing about her visions, the future changes. All I needed to do is make one wrong choice and I'll never meet whoever it is I'm supposed to meet. I wanted to meet whoever she is. When Anne told me about her vision and how I was finally with someone, I felt…hopeful.

It's not like I haven't tried to find someone because I have but they never feel right. And what's worse…every time I am with someone…I think about her. I thought about how much I missed her, how I wanted her back more than anything, how I still loved her like I had back then. She was everything to me then. She was my best friend; she knew me better than anyone. But she was gone. It was just pathetic of me to be so hung up on someone enough that everyone else seems unimportant, especially when she was dead. I should have moved on or at least had the ability to do so.

I leaned back in the chair I was sitting in and closed my eyes. I thought back to when I was human, when there was just me and her. I remembered her perfect blue eyes and how they lit up with she smiled. They were the only thing I remembered about her appearance but that was enough for me. I loved her eyes and as long as I remembered them I was content.

"Penny for your thoughts?" someone had asked. I sat up and opened my eyes and saw a woman with golden blonde hair and topaz eyes. Her lips were ruby red and were turned up into a smile. "Sorry you just looked so alone. I just thought I'd talk to you," she said.

I just kept staring. She was beautiful, devastatingly beautiful. I had never seen anything so…perfect and yet…something about her made my frozen heart jump in my chest. I felt this instant connection to her which I didn't quite understand. I must have been staring for a while because she seemed about ready to leave.

"Look, I guess this is a bad time. I'll just go," she said turning around to leave.

"No!" I said quickly grabbing her hand with mine. I felt sparks run up my arm as my hand gripped hers. As she turned around a little surprised. I dropped my hand, confused at what those sparks were. "You don't need to go. I was just…lost in my thoughts. That's all. I'm sorry I was being so rude." I apologized. She smiled. Wow, her smile was pretty. Snap out of it, Andrews!

"It's all right," she responded. I hesitantly held my hand to her.

"I'm John," I said. She smiled and put her hand in mine and once again the sparks came. Seriously, what the heck?

"I'm Liz," she replied. The name struck a chord with me. Liz…I liked that. I liked her and we sat and talked and I suddenly became more and more attracted to her. And for the first time…I didn't think about her. I was so enthralled by Liz that I hadn't noticed a flash of red move in front of the window between us. Things were about to get very complicated.

Seth POV:

It's been three days since Jason's and Anne's wedding. Jason and Anne already took off for their honeymoon and it was becoming school time for the forever teenaged vampires. Oh and Rosalie, Emmett, and Jasper. Everything was getting back to normal. Well…almost normal.

For the longest time, Emma would call me to talk and discuss everything but I haven't heard from her recently. She didn't even talk to me at Jason's and Anne's wedding. She attached herself to my sister, E.J, the bride, Nessie, Bella, Edward, practically anyone but me. Was that kiss really that bad that she couldn't talk to me anymore? Really! I just didn't understand. We used to be able to talk about anything and now she's avoiding me! I was getting gradually sadder the longer we were apart. I was able to cope with not living with her and not seeing her every day but that was because I had her phone calls every day and now those have stopped too. Ugh! Why must she be so difficult?

I silently vented to myself as Leah and I drove to the school Emma and the others went. Leah and I were spending the day together apparently. Honestly, I was surprised Leah had even suggested it. Leah and I don't typically hang out. This was a sort of strange event but I took the opportunity. I think part of it was out of pity. She talked to me about it last night after I told her about how Emma was avoiding me. In response, Leah had said that she would try and talk to her. Don't know why she decided to talk to her now but I've never been able to understand Leah's reasonings before and I doubted that would suddenly change.

We pulled into the parking lot and waited. Students were just getting in. I searched for any sign of vampires, of Emma, but they hadn't shown up yet. The longer we sat there, the more impatient I got. Where were they? Where was she? My racing thoughts settled down as I saw familiar cars park into the parking lot. I saw E.J and Taylor step out of the red convertible that Em was in love with and saw E.J walk over to the driver's side of the car. Emma then stepped out, as beautiful and perfect as always. E.J whispered something in her ear. Em then got a mischievous look on her face and started looking for something. She must have spotted it because she grinned and rand toward it at human speed. When I looked to see what she was looking at I felt a fury rise within me. She ran to a boy…a human boy and then she hugged him tightly like he was her world. As I watched them and as they embraced one another, my world came crashing down. I was too late.

AN: Thoughts? How'd you guys feel about the scene with John? Sorry that this chapter isn't about the plan with Seth but that will come next chapter! I promise. I have part of it already started so hopefully i can update quicker. PLEASE REVIEW SO I CAN SEE HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT IT!