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Chapter 19:
Everyone was outside, Charlie and I were the only two left in the house now. He held my arm as we made our way to the open front door Please don't let me fall, please! I chanted in my head. The wedding march began to play. We walked slowly down the steps into the isle leading into the Cullen's front yard. Alice had set up a beautiful makeshift church, with twinkling lights that grew brighter as the sky grew darker.
"Here we go," Charlie whispered in my ear as we approached the rows of chairs. I wobbled slightly, nearly tripping as we stepped onto the grass, but he caught me. I looked up from my feet and gasped.
At first I could only see his eyes, golden topaz and more alight with bliss than I had ever seen before. I smiled and the grin on his face grew wider. I saw his fists clench together, probably in attempt to control himself and not come running for me. He looked incredible. His tux was black but dated to approximately the same time period as my dress. The rest of the wedding party was dressed simply so as not to clash fashion eras.
I had reached the "altar" at that point and grimace as some one whistled from the back row. I might have turn to see who it was but then Edward was right there, so close. Charlie hugged me tightly before returning to his seat in the front row. I glimpsed Renee crying and Carlisle and Esme grinning as I took their sons arm.
A priest was there to perform the service, instead of Emmet who stood beside us as Edward's best man. I knew Alice stood behind me also, but I never turned away from Edwards eyes. I knew the priest was speaking, but as always Edward left me incoherent.
He closed his eyes briefly and I picked up on what was being said, something about vows. I repeated after the priest, promising Edward what he already knew, and then slipped the gold ring onto his finger.
Edward went next, the words, though they were the same as what I had said, sounded so much more powerful in his velvet voice. Tears slowly filled my eyes, and began to run over the edge, this was to perfect. "You may kiss the bride."
His hands left mine and slid around my waist kissing me with more passion then ever before. My arms were around his neck and I held him tight as I kissed back.
"Ahem," Emmet coughed from behind Edward. I blushed as I pulled away and Edward was still grinning.
"I now present you Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mason Cullen!" The cheers filled my ears as Edward lead me back down the isle with his arm tightly around my waist.
"Thanks," he whispered in my ear.
"No," I said grinning, "Thank you."
"Wow, Mrs. Cullen." He looked so happy he might be crying if he were human. I couldn't believe this day had come so soon.
"Mr. Cullen," I replied with a grin, as he pulled me into the limo waiting in the driveway. He walked to the back, and pulled me onto his lap as we waited for Emmett Alice, Jasper, Rosalie and Angela to file in. We were going to have the pictures taken in our meadow.
Alice pecked me on the cheek before she sat down next to us, "That went perfectly! I can't wait for the party!" she cheered.
"Congrats lil bro!" Emmett said as we pulled down the long drive.
Jasper laughed, "Yeah, except we all thought you were going to suffocate her at the end there. You're not supposed to suck face until after the wedding."
I was sure my face was beet red at that point but still I laughed along with everyone else in the car.
I wasn't looking forward to pictures but Edward had said that human memories fade, and this was not something I wanted to forget. Besides that, at least these would be the pictures that my friends and parents would always have to remember me by. If I wasn't so incredibly happy right now I might have cried at the thought of leaving my family. But as I sat on the lap of the man of my dreams with his ring on my finger, I just couldn't bring myself to tears.
Pictures went by quickly though and before I knew it we were back in the Cullen's backyard , Edward and I had made our entrance and now was the time for the thing that scared me most, our dance.
"Trust me," Edward purred in my ear as he pulled me toward the large dance floor that lead up to the glistening river.
"Don't I always?"
Edward's arms were around my waist and mine around his neck as the music he had chosen began to play.
I swear, by the moon and the stars in the sky,
And I swear like the shadow that's by your side...
I whispered in his ear, "I'm surprised, I was expecting my lullaby."
"I would have but its not the same when I'm not playing it, and besides we wouldn't want you falling asleep on the dance floor." I smiled knowing to well the power his music had over me.
I leaned my head against his chest, dancing effortlessly as he supported nearly all of my weight. The music pulsed around us and I forgot the many faces that sat watching us, until the song finally ended with loud cheers from our audience.
Luckily Charlie and I had both agreed to spare ourselves the torture of a father daughter dance. I held Edward's hand as we walked towards the table where our parents sat.
"Congratulations baby!" Charlie cheered.
"You look beautiful," Sue chimed in from beside him. He was so happy, it was nice to see him not sitting alone.
"Thank you," I said as Esme stood to hug Edward.
"My little boy!" She exaggerated playing the mom role perfectly. She turned to hug me next, "Welcome to the family," she whispered in my ear.
Renee was right behind her to hug us both. She smiled, "Edward, thank you. You make her so happy. I just wanted to say I'm glad she chose you." My eyes were near tears again though she would never know the double meaning to her words.
"Thank you," he said squeezing my hand, "I promise to take good care of her."
"I know you will."
"I'm thinking you two better hit the dance floor, before Alice comes for you," Carlisle commented.
Eventually Edward did drag me back to the floor, how could I not dance on my own wedding night? We slow danced for a few songs until I realized I was starving, I was so caught up in the excitement I couldn't remember eating all day. Alice had set up dinner buffet style so that the Cullens could get away without eating.
At the end of the song Edward followed me as I went to get something to eat, the food was delicious. But all to soon it was time for cake. This was the one thing Edward would have to eat, although I think I was more worried than he was.
We cut the cake together and smashed into each others faces. I was laughing so hard as the cake made it into Edward's mouth, the look that briefly crossed his face was priceless. Somewhere between someone with a brain freeze and someone who had just gotten electrocuted.
The party was nearly over, it was passing so fast. I still had sometime, to talk with all my friends, and although they didn't know it I was saying good bye. I didn't intend to see them again ever. I sat with Edward at one of the now empty tables with my face in his chest. Nearly everyone had left by now.
"I can't believe it, this really happened."
"Please don't tell me you still thinking you're dreaming."
"I don't. But I still think its all too good to be true." He kissed me then suddenly, and didn't stop. I broke away to breath quickly before pulling his face back to mine.
"I want you so bad right now." I whispered in his ear.
"Would you like to leave?" I nodded. He stood and offered his hand to help me up, I took it and didn't let go. I followed him as he went to tell Alice we were leaving. She grinned at us, "Don't have to much fun," she scolded, "I still want to have my sister when you're through with her."
"Aww…" Emmett crowed materializing beside her, I couldn't believe he would run full speed with humans around, Edward gave him a look. "Everybody's drunk anyway, they'll never notice." One glace around the shrinking crowd proved him right. "Now go on lil Eddie, go get some action!" I giggled, while Edward slapped him once before we headed towards the trees.
Once we were hidden in the forest he pulled me onto his back, and ran. I began kissing down his neck and he ran faster. I twisted around so I was in front of him, and could reach his lips. He was slowing down slightly as I began unbuttoning his shirt and jacket. My back pressed into the grass and he kissed me harder, now that he wasn't thinking about running.
His hands were all over me, "Edward…" I slurred with a smile.
"What's wrong?" he pulled away slightly and it took all my strength to pull him back.
"I love you," I whispered against his bare chest.
He rolled so he was on top of me. "I love you more." I might have argued but I didn't want to. Somehow he had gotten me out of the dress while remaining horizontal. I groaned softly as he kissed my neck, and wound my arms tighter around his stone body.
I pressed my lips to his ear and breathed, "I love you more no matter who is waiting in the wings."
Ta da! let me know what you think, comment and i'll post the next chap... the story is not over!! It can't all be happy wedding plans right? oops... whats up with the Volturi? what happenned to Jake? Will Tanya's family ever come into the story? What about the rest of the pack? and most importantly why isn't bella a vamp yet?! (i wanted to do that so bad... sorry if i'm annoying :D)