A/N: Hugs for the past howevermany chapters: a very bored Rosalie Hale. And there was much rejoicing. Insert under-enthusiastic 'yay' here. So…Ms. Author is feeling very pissy and apathetic. Sorry, guys. I'll try to perk up for your sake.
Edward: Good morning, starshine! The earth says hello!
Me: Screw you, Edward. Go find the crazy lady.
Bella: Me not crazy! You cootie queen!
Me: WHO YOU CALLIN A COOTIE QUEEN, YOU LINT LICKER?!
Bella: -Scoff-
Edward: Le sigh. Can't you ladies get along?
Me and Bella: NO!
"No, no, Jasper, over there," Alice commanded under my singing voice.
We all wore cotton in our ears…except our workers: Edward, Emmett, Jazz, Carlisle, and Cole. I continued to sing, which kept them working for Alice. It was very humorous to watch, really. They were completely hypnotized, considering my singing had been less frequent, for Cole's benefit.
"Emmett!" Alice roared, "That is not where the gifts go!"
All the other vampires were laughing as they sat with me on the banister of the very long porch, watching the slaves. I was growing bored with my work. Luckily, the boys were close to finished with their work; Alice had called them 'inadequate' and insisted upon finishing by herself.
Alice had the work finished by seven, the same time that my parents and other human guests were waking and preparing; our other guests, including my parents, were busy getting ready for the ten o'clock events, as well.
"Jazzy, go take the guys to get ready! You know where your clothes are," Alice barked, leading me and my sisters back into the house.
We walked down into the basement, our dresses hanging in the laundry room. Before getting dressed, though, Alice insisted on doing make-up. After nearly half an hour on me, she hurried through Bella and Rosalie, only taking about ten minutes each. They still looked as good, if not better, than me. She did her own make-up, and then pulled out her curling iron. Surprisingly, she gave that duty to Rosalie; Alice fixed hers and Bella's hair, along with her own. Rosalie and Bella wore their hair straight, while Alice's was the usual precisely-placed spikes. My hair fell down to my shoulders in gentle, very curly locks. My make-up was simply done, as requested.
Jewelry was next. That was a nightmare. I almost fell down from the weight of the stupid diamonds Alice just insisted that I have. Of course, that is an exaggeration, but still!
My bride's maids went to put on their dresses, leaving me alone for a moment. I looked down at the beautiful sapphire ring on my left hand, smiling. This is it, I told myself. It's finally happened.
They returned after only a few minutes, each looking exquisite. Alice was carefully carrying the garment bag which held my dress. Her bright smile reassured any doubts I had previously.
I felt an over-whelming sense of relief as I stepped into the dress, Alice lacing up the back for me. After excited squeals and dry cries of happiness, my mother walked, rather loudly, down the stairs, Karlie in tow.
"Ayden, sweetie, you look so beautiful. I wish so badly that your father could see you today."
I nearly gasped at her words; we hadn't discussed my father since her arrival. She smiled at me apologetically, realizing she'd stunned me.
"Thanks mom," I murmured, again on the verge of tearless sobs. "I wish he could, too. But I'm really glad that the two of you are here." I looked down at my baby sister as she smiled up at me in awe. I was thankful I couldn't cry; otherwise, my make-up would've been ruined.
"Well, I guess it's almost time to start. It's about nine forty-five. I'll see you in a few. I love you," my mom murmured, tears staining her cheeks.
"I love you, too, Mom. See ya in a few."
I kissed her cheek before she departed, leaving Alice to take care of any last minute details pertaining to our appearance. Once she'd finished a touch-up, the boys bounded down the stairs excitedly, excluding Cole.
My brothers all looked fantastic in their tuxedos. The contrast of the black against their pale skin made them even more radiant. The smiles lighting their features was devastating…in that… 'Dude, that's my brother' sort of way.
"Oh."
"My."
"God!"
"Ayden, you look fantastic!" they shouted in unison, running forward to hug me. Their beaming smiles made me all emotional again. After a few minutes of random sibling chatter, Edward looked at me, motioning for me to join him in the laundry room. Once there, he held my shoulders firmly and sighed.
"I am so proud of you, sis." He hugged me again. "You are one amazing person. It seems like just yesterday I took you to the park to test your limits. And now here you are, marrying some boy who will never deserve you, no matter how great he is."
I could tell that he would've been crying by this point.
"I just want you to know I love ya, ok?" I smiled up at my brother—my best friend.
"Love you, too, bro," I returned, throwing my arms around his neck.
Fate came knocking, ruining our priceless sibling moment. I sighed loudly as Alice threw the door open to expose Carlisle, my father in every way that counted, standing behind the other couples, waiting to walk me down the aisle.
"Ready, sweetie?" he asked as he held out his arm to link with mine. "I love you, Ayden. I'm so happy for you, and I hope you know that."
"I know, Daddy, and I love you, too." Woah, I never called Carlisle 'daddy.' I really must love him.
He kissed my forehead, and then we were walking up the stairs and out into the family room, and then the kitchen, and then the hallway behind the vast dining room. The glass doors, courtesy of Aro and Caius, opened as we approached in our line. I walked over the white carpet, purposely avoiding Cole's devastatingly hypnotizing stare. The girls separated from their men, branching off to either side of Marcus.
I made the horrifying mistake of looking into Cole's eyes, and then I was lost. I heard nothing that was said. Suddenly, Carlisle released me, and went to sit by Esme, just in front of me. I couldn't look away from his eyes; he was doing it purposefully, I could tell. The playful smirk that lit his face gave it away.
"Ayden?"
I looked up at Marcus at once. "Huh?" I asked, confused. Everyone laughed softly at my expense.
"This would be the part where you say 'I do,' dear," Cole whispered in my ear. I smiled, laughing at my own stupidity.
"I do," I said very softly, but seriously. I fell back into Cole's agonizingly beautiful gaze.
"I do," he murmured a few moments later, caressing my cheek as he did so.
Edward and Alice stepped forward, each holding a white gold band. My hand was trembling as I placed the ring on his finger. I noticed that his, too, was trembling as he slid the band onto my small finger.
Marcus cleared his throat, breaking our reverie. "You may kiss the bride," he announced, smiling for the first time that any of us were aware of since the death of his wife.
"Thank you," I whispered to him, almost inaudibly, before Cole wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me to him.
Our kiss was unlike any other we'd ever shared. I could almost feel that same spark from our first kiss. Our lips connected in an impossibly perfect way. And all too soon, the kiss was broken. We smiled at one another for a moment before he reached out for my hand. I took it happily, and we walked back inside together, our first steps as husband and wife.
I could see, as I stepped gracefully toward the house, my siblings and adoptive parents smiling happily with their mates, my mom and step parents sobbing and looking on with pride, my baby sister watching me carefully, and my other vampire acquaintances showing much more happiness for us than I had originally anticipated. Music began again soon after, and the bride's maids and groomsmen formed their line again, trailing out behind us.
The reception was…surprising. I danced with Cole first, obviously, to our song: Thunder. I sat with him on the side for a few minutes after, just enjoying our peace as husband and wife.
Marcus approached us hesitantly. "I'm very happy for the two of you. Thank you for asking me to perform the ceremony. Cole, may I borrow your wife for a dance?"
I stood up hesitantly, wobbling as I did so. I slid out of my heels and back into my white flats so that I could dance easily. Marcus took my hand in his own fragile-looking one and led me out to the center of the floor, everyone staring as he did.
After a few moments of waltzing, Marcus looked down at me hopefully. "I see your relationship, you know. It's like nothing I've ever seen; your connection with Cole shocks me even more than Edward's with Bella. You two are very special, and I just wanted you to know that I will be deeply disappointed if I hear of any trouble between the two of you, ok?" He smiled, twirling me around.
"Thanks, Marcus. For everything." The song ended then, and I started to make my way back over to Cole.
Before I could make it, though, I felt a tap on my shoulder. James was smiling down at me when I turned.
"May I have this dance?" he asked politely.
I took up his offer, and many more before I could sit down again with my husband. I danced with all my brothers, Eleazar, many of the Volturi guards, and Carlisle. My dear, loving father was nice enough to escort me back to my seat after our dance, assuring that no one else ask me.
After being subjected to eating the food Alice had managed to get at the last minute, we took more pictures than had been taken during the ceremony and reception. The picture-taking took hours, considering we wanted pictures of everyone with everyone.
Most of our guests were leaving in the morning, though Cole and I were leaving for Athens in only a few short hours. The Volturi left just after the pictures had finished. They all desperately needed to feed, and so they said their goodbyes.
"Visit soon," Jane demanded with another tight squeeze around my waist.
"Promise," I reassured with a smile.
"Hope to see you soon," Aro stated to our family as a whole as he slid into their sleek black car.
"We'll try to visit," Carlisle promised with a smile and a wave as they drove off.
Later on in the evening, around seven, a black limousine pulled up in front of our home. Alice squealed endlessly as she dragged me and Cole to the car. The baggage having already been loaded by my brothers, we jumped into the back and sped off to the airport, a very, very happy newlywed couple.
A/N: Sorry. Updates aren't going to be as often now, thanks to school. Now, if you'll all excuse me, I believe Edward is giving me a piano lesson.
Edward: Wanna get some Starbucks before?
Me: CHYEAH!
Edward: -Laughs- That's what I thought.
Me: Laterz! Review, peas. :)