** Okay guys, here it is. The wedding. I know I skipped a head a little bit, but I felt I was dragging the plot without getting to a wedding! So, I went ahead with the wedding. Comments are always appreciated and encouraged!! Thanks!!!!!"
Everyone says your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life. Yet, I couldn't help think of about three moments that might beat what I'm feeling right now. The first, when I saw my mother for the first time after my birth, the second was when I met my Jacob, and the third was when I knew the Volturi were going to let me live. Sure, I was happy right now. I looked gorgeous with my hair curled and pinned back, and the most beautiful dress I'd ever seen. Why shouldn't I be the happiest person in the world? I felt guilty for not being euphoric about what was about to happen. A light knock on the door interrupted my thoughts as I turned around to see my father and mother walking into my dressing room.
"Oh Renesmee, you look beautiful" my mother said. She didn't get excited often, but this was a big day for her too. Her best friend, aside from my father, marrying her daughter? Who wouldn't be excited about that? My father on the other hand, was quiet and reserved. He hated the idea of 'losing' his only daughter to a wolf. I didn't understand it. It was my wedding, weren't we only gaining something? Gaining a husband, a protector (as if I needed it…), a companion? I wouldn't be the solo member of the family anymore. On the other hand, Jacob had ideas of moving back to La Push someday to be close to his family. To do more research with Sam about their tribe and others like them. I hated to admit that I wanted nothing to do with that life. I wanted to stay close to my family, who couldn't return to Forks until all those they'd been acquainted with were long gone. It had been a topic of argument for months now, and would be down the road. Not today though, definitely, not today.
"You're mother is right, you look exquisite" my father said, kissing my forehead lightly and taking his place by my side. My mother joined me on the other side. The two of them would be walking me down the aisle. The three of us made an odd trio. The brooding vampire that once was my father, the clumsy human that once was my mother, and the child that shouldn't have been, which once was me. Despite the hardships that brought us to today, our family has grown closer together. Bonds that could not be broken by anyone or anything. I felt joy fill every inch of my body as they each wrapped their arms in mine. I heard the music begin downstairs, followed by Alice at the door,
"Come on, it's time" she whispered. Alice was my maid of honor, as she had been my mothers. She led the way along side Sam Uley down a winding staircase and down a long aisle that led me to my destiny. We stopped briefly at the bottom of the stairs when I felt it. The euphoria hit me like a tank. I saw Jacob, dressed up in a black tuxedo, waiting for me. It took every inch of will power not to run and leap into his waiting arms. My father must have noticed my thoughts change as he nudged me slightly in the ribs. It didn't hurt of course, but it brought me back to reality. This was my wedding, my Jacob, and my happiest first day of the rest of my life.
"I don't think I've ever sweated so much in my entire life" Jacob said as we walked together down the aisle to the outside.
"So that's the smell…" I heard Rosalie mutter behind us, and I laughed.
"You look amazing Jacob.." I said, pulling his hand to my lips and kissing it gently.
"I look like a hermit compared to you, Ness. Every eye in the crowd was focused on you.."
"Well, of course they were. I'm the bride."
"But I'm the groom.." Jacob said, pretending to be hurt by my words.
"Oh, Jacob Black.. you were hardly paying attention to the ceremony. Your mind was focused on another perk of being a husband on your wedding night.." I said suggestively.
"How'd you know that's what I was thinking?" he asked seriously.
"Really my husband, you were to engrossed in your thoughts to hear the growl that escaped from my father numerous times throughout the ceremony? I of course want a full report on these thoughts…. Later" I said with a wink. We made our way outside, rain pouring on us heavily. We ran into the building across the parking lot where the reception was about to begin.
Once inside, I danced with my father. He seemed to have relaxed a little bit now that the ceremony was over, but still seemed a little sad. Using my non verbal technique, I inquired about his mood. He stifled a laugh, "I'm fine. Just not sure I can get used to calling you Renesmee Black."
"When have you ever used both my first and last name father?" I laughed, "anyway, I chose to keep my last name. You can call me Renesmee Cullen-Black from now on.." I added.
"Well.. you've already solved the one problem I could think of to reflect my mood. What am I to do now?" he mocked.
"Enjoy yourself and twirl me around this dance floor.." I said, and that's exactly what he did.
My mother and Jacob danced together next. Oblivious to the human members of the crowd, I heard every threat my mother made on Jacob's life if he ever so much as harm a hair on my head. Rosalie would nod in agreement as she too picked up on their dance floor chatter. I looked over at Alice, who was focused deeply on Jasper. I then looked at Carlisle, who was sighting closely to Esme, holding her hand on his lap with his arm around her shoulder. Rosalie and Emmett began their own dance, swaying slowly to the music on the side of the dance floor.
When the song finished, I took my husbands hand, and for the first time, we danced together as husband and wife. Jacob was not a great dancer, but every move felt right. I don't know how many songs we danced through, and I didn't care. If we stayed like this forever, it wouldn't be long enough. Eventually, Charlie cut in and, despite having two left feet, danced with me. The night did what all nights do, and slowly came to an end. Guests left gradually, until only my family remained. We cleaned up some of the mess before Jacob and I made our exit to a cabin we'd rented in the woods. It was far away from other people, and for tonight and tonight only, it was ours. Yes, today had become without a doubt, the happiest night in my life.