Ok, here is Chapter 27. This chapter and the next chapter are going to switch back and forth from Edward and Bella's points of view because I really want to include both but don't want to write two chapters of the same thing from opposing viewpoints. Links to the dresses and Bella's hair are on my profile too!

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Second Chances Chapter 27 – Pre Wedding Excitement

BPOV

Edward and I spent the entire next day with Renee, Phil, Charlie, Sue, Carlisle, and Esme. We had all met up at Charlie's house; Renee was excited to meet Sue and was happy for Charlie finding someone. It sounded like World War 3 in the house because everyone was talking about how lovely the wedding would be, well, all of the ladies anyways. I noticed that the guys had slowly removed themselves from the kitchen and were one by one sneaking off to the living room; I wanted to when everyone started reaching for my belly to fondle it. It almost felt like an invasion of my privacy. I noticed Charlie motion for Edward to follow him as he slipped out of the room but Edward stayed at my side, enduring the hen house alongside me.

I was grilled on my dress but wouldn't say anything about it in front of Edward so the hens moved on to the honeymoon. Again I couldn't say anything but it was because I didn't know where we were going. Edward refused to tell me but promised that I would enjoy it. While I continued to stand there and listen to the hens peck, I wondered why we weren't having this get together at the Cullen's, I mean Edward's and my, house but then remembered that Rose and Alice were there decorating and that I couldn't go home until the morning of the wedding. Edward and I were staying in a room tonight even though Charlie offered up my old room for us. I just felt too weird sleeping with Edward under my father's roof with him knowing.

I started to shift back and forth as my feet grew tired and thankfully Esme noticed.

"Bella honey, why don't you and Edward go into the living room and relax? You look a little tired. One of us can bring you something to eat and drink soon ok?" Esme said in her best concerned mommy tone, which was pretty good.

"Oh, ok. Thanks," I said as I grabbed Edward's hand and disappeared into the living room before anyone could change my mind. Charlie was sitting in the recliner and Phil and Carlisle were on the couch when we walked in. They all looked at me and jumped up, each offering me their space. I felt bad for choosing the recliner but I wanted desperately to put my feet up and it would unseat the fewest people, my dad. I sat down, put my feet up, and kicked off my shoes. I looked down and noticed I had slight red marks where my shoes had been. Damn swollen feet already! I was glad for the ballerina flats that I would be wearing in just 2 days. Edward sat down on the floor by my feet and started rubbing them. I smiled at him and mouthed "I love you," which he returned. I glanced over to the couch where my three dads were sitting and saw that they were all engrossed in the game on the TV. Well, all but Carlisle who winked at me.

Sue came into the living room with a glass of milk and a ham, cheese, lettuce, salt, and ranch dressing sandwich. I looked at her questioningly and then realized that Esme must have informed her of my newest pregnancy craving. She brought each of the guys a beer but Carlisle politely refused, reminding her that they would have to leave soon to go pick up the suits and make sure that they all fit properly. I was almost scared for Edward to leave me with the ladies but I knew it would be ok in the end. His excursion brought us one step closer to being husband and wife.

Just as I finished eating and the guys finished their beers, including Edward even though he cringed most of the way through it, Carlisle stood up and notified everyone that it was time for the guys to head out.

"Edward, don't leave me here for the hens to peck at me," I whined to him but he just smiled my favorite crooked smile, gave me a nasty beer kiss, and stood up. I pouted instantly.

"Baby, you know I wouldn't go if I didn't have to but seeing as how I AM the groom I think it is necessary. Besides, this brings us one step closer to being Mr. and Mrs. Cullen," he said and winked at me before leaning down to kiss me one more time.

"That still doesn't mean that I have to like this!" I said trying to sound pissed but breaking into a smile at the last moment.

"I will be back as soon as I can," he said and walked out of the room, and out to Carlisle's Mercedes with the guys.

Renee, Esme, and Sue came into the living room and brought all of the kitchen table chairs with them. I started to ask what they were doing but then Rose and Alice poked their heads around the corner and smiled at me.

"What are you guys up to?" I asked warily.

"Nothing," all of them said at the same time and I knew I was in for something. I tried to get up and run but the recliner didn't obey and I was pounced on by everyone.

"GUYS! Come on! What the hell?" I asked, slightly annoyed.

"Bella, don't worry, this isn't anything bad, I promise you," Alice tried to assure me.

"Then why are all of you holding me down? OH NO! I have to pee!" I said in a slight panic because I knew the bathroom was upstairs.

In a second the recliner was put in the right position and Alice had me out of the chair. She followed me to the stairs and up them in case I fell; knowing me I would and would end up peeing on myself. She waited upstairs as I released the flood gates then made sure I got back down stairs safely. When we got back downstairs everyone was seated and had gift bags in front of them. The recliner had been covered with a white sheet and everyone was looking at me smiling.

"What is this?" I asked.

"Don't worry Bella, it isn't a party, this is just something you need and some time with all of us women," Renee said. I sighed loudly but admitted defeat as I crossed the room and sat in the recliner.

"Ok Bella, we each got you something for the wedding, the whole something old, new, borrowed, and blue. And we got you something for the wedding night," Alice said and giggled.

"Ok, me first," Sue said as she handed me a small lacy white bag. "This is your something new."

I took the bag and removed the tissue paper and pulled out a white garter belt with a white ribbon running around it. "It's beautiful! Thank you Sue! Too bad I won't have it for that long," I commented and everyone laughed.

"Ok, me next," Esme said as she handed me a small blue bag. I removed the tissue paper and pulled out a small box. When I opened it I gasped. Inside was an antique looking necklace with the Cullen crest on it. "This was Carlisle's mother's necklace and each of us has worn it during our weddings. I would like for you to wear it as your something borrowed."

"Oh Esme, are you sure?" I asked, tears stinging my eyes.

"Of course Bella, you are a Cullen too and you should wear it just as each of us has," Esme said.

"Thank you so much," I said as I carefully put the necklace back in the box.

"Ok, my turn," Rosalie said as she handed me a baby blue bag. I opened it up and removed the tissue paper and saw a small red leather box with gold accents. I knew that it was a Cartier box because it was printed on the top so I was slightly nervous. I opened the box and saw a delicate platinum and sapphire bracelet accented with diamonds. "This is your something blue. I picked it up when I was over in France last year but didn't know why. I never wore it but when Edward came back, I knew instantly why I bought it."

"Thank you so much Rose," I said as a few tears escaped my eyes before I could wipe them away. I gently put the bracelet back and set the bag beside the others.

"Ok, my turn Bella," Alice said as she got up and handed me a white bag with navy blue tissue paper. I removed the tissue paper and blushed immediately. "This is for your wedding night," Alice said as I turned 5 more shades of red.

I pulled the 'thing' out of the bag and everyone said the appropriate oohs and ahhs. It was a barely there piece of lingerie. The whole thing was white and the cups were only made of lace and were extremely see through. It had an empire waist and the front opened to allow room for my belly. There was a pair of matching, see through lace thongs with it and white lacy thigh highs.

"Edward is going to enjoy that!" Rose said and everyone laughed, including me.

"I hope he does," I said as I put the items back in the bag and set it aside.

There was only one bag left to open and it was in front of Renee. She got up and walked over to me, handing me the bag then returned to her seat. I opened the navy blue bag and removed the white tissue paper. I started crying the moment I saw what was in the small bag.

"Bella honey, are you ok?" Esme asked as Sue reached over to squeeze my hand. Alice just smiled at me and then I saw her whisper to Rose, probably telling her why I was crying.

"This is your something old Bella, it was your grandmothers and she wore it at her wedding to your grandfather. It was passed down to me when she passed away so I wasn't able to wear it when I married Charlie but I did wear it with Phil. Now, I want you to have it Bella, it is your turn to wear this on your wedding day," Renee said as I carefully reached into the bag and pulled out the dainty silver headband that was covered in small metal flowers. I remembered seeing it in my grandmother's wedding picture but didn't really remember Renee wearing it with Phil. I carefully handled it as I lifted it up and placed it on my head. I could instantly feel my grandmother's love and I started crying harder. Renee came over to me and hugged me as I cried and thanked her over and over again.

"Mom, are you sure?" I asked her when the tears subsided.

"Of course Bella, it looks too perfect on you for you not to wear it. It is yours now as it should be," Renee said and then kissed me on the forehead.

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EPOV

I didn't want to leave with the guys but knew that we had to get to Port Angeles to get the suits. Thankfully they were simple and shouldn't require too many alterations. Today was the final fitting and we would be picking them up. We headed out and Carlisle informed Charlie and Phil that Emmett and Jasper would be meeting us there once they were done with the heavy lifting at the house. They were helping Alice and Rosalie decorate for the wedding.

We drove a little slower than normal on the way to Port Angeles seeing as how Chief Swan was in the back seat, he refused to take the passenger one and made me sit there, something about the groom being his excuse. By the time we got to Port Angeles I was in a hurry to get the suits and get back to Bella but knew that I needed to pick up her wedding ring too. We had purchased them a month ago but I was getting the inside of her band engraved. I couldn't wait for the next two days to be over with so that she would be mine. She had always been mine but now it would be legal, official, complete.

I was snapped out of my Bella-dreaming by Phil who started to laugh at me.

"What?" I asked, looking between Charlie, Phil, and Carlisle, all of them were laughing at something.

"Oh nothing Edward, we have just been talking to you for the last 10 minutes and you were here but not here," Carlisle said with a smirk.

"Man, he's got it bad for Bella huh Charlie? How have you not shot him yet?" Phil joked and Charlie let out a loud and friendly laugh.

"Well, it helps that they live on the other side of the U.S. But, I think it is mainly the fact that if I shot him, Bella would never forgive me and she isn't one to piss off," Charlie said and laughed along with all of us at that statement. We had all been witness to Bella's rants and moods and knew all too well what Charlie was talking about.

We arrived in Port Angeles just then and made our way to the boutique that Alice had found for us. We were each getting a plain black suit with white button up shirts and skinny black ties, then black shoes. It was a classic look and was guaranteed to go along with anything even though I knew Alice wouldn't let anything clash.

We got there and Emmett and Jasper were waiting for us already. I was sure that they didn't leave until after we did but I never saw them pass us. Who knows for sure? We all headed into the boutique and there was a pleasant looking lady there that looked like she was trying too hard. Her blouse was opened too far revealing a little too much cleavage, her skirt was shorter than business would dictate, and her shoes were completely impractical for work but would be perfect in the bedroom. She also had on an excessive amount of makeup. She turned to look at all of us and started to smile wickedly and I thought I noticed her licking her lips. It was times like this that I was glad I couldn't read minds anymore.

Carlisle told her who we all were and she made quick work getting our suits. I hoped that mine fit perfectly so that I wouldn't have to endure her hands, which I was sure would roam.

She set the suits out for Phil, Emmett, and Jasper first in the three dressing rooms that the store had. They went in and were back out, dressed in their suits rather quickly, well, all but Phil, he took a few more minutes. All of their suits were just fine and they were able to get back into their regular clothes.

Next, the saleslady set out the suits for Carlisle, Charlie and me. We went into our dressing rooms and came out a few moments later. I noticed that the sales lady made sure to check my suit over to see if it needed any alterations. Thankfully it didn't and I quickly returned to the dressing room to put my jeans and shirt back on.

I was stripped down to my boxers when the door to my dressing room suddenly opened. THERE STOOD THE SALESLADY! She was staring at me, out on display, and licking her lips. I heard Emmett and Jasper laughing hysterically as I yelled at her to get out of the room. She mumbled something incoherent before shutting the door. I heard more laughter and vowed to get them back if it was the last thing I did.

I got dressed and put my suit back on the hangers and into the garment bag. I exited the dressing room with a scowl on my face but everyone else just erupted in laughter, even Charlie! How could they find it funny???

"Yeah yeah yeah, laugh it up guys!" I said. "Who is going to be the one to tell Bella about it?" They all stopped laughing suddenly and pointed to someone else. I knew little pregnant Bella was enough of a threat for them all and their reaction to it made me erupt in laughter.

"Sorry man," Emmett admitted. "But it was funny!"

"Ok, it might have been for you but did you see the say she was looking at me?" I asked.

"Dude, that is what made it even funnier!" Jasper added in and I laughed at it. They did have a point.

We headed back to the counter and paid for our suits. I tried to ignore it when the saleslady slipped me her number but I took it with a small smile and a silent vow to never come to this store again.

We headed outside and put our suits carefully into the trunk of Carlisle's Mercedes.

"So, the jewelry store next?" Carlisle asked.

"Yep, if you guys want to head back I can head there with Emmett and Jasper," I suggested.

"Nope, we are spending some guy time Edward, you aren't getting out of it just yet," Charlie replied.

"I am not trying to get out of it, I just thought…" I started to say but Jasper cut me off.

"Bella is fine; she is having some time with the girls right now. Besides, Alice ordered me to not let you back in Forks until this evening," Jasper said.

"Ordered you huh? Man you are whipped!" Emmett cracked and we all laughed.

"Since when is being whipped a bad thing, ever?" Phil chimed in and we all had to agree.

"Our women have us whipped, it is official!" Charlie said and we all laughed. I decided to ride with Emmett and Jasper to the jewelry store to pick up Bella's ring. We got there and waited for Carlisle, Charlie, and Phil. They arrived a minutes after us and we headed inside. I went up to the counter and told the clerk who I was and what I was picking up. He retrieved the ring and waited while I inspected it. It was perfect. I hoped Bella would like the engraving.

"Can we head back now?" I asked, whining like a 3 year old. It earned me a laugh from everyone.

"I guess we have killed enough time. Let's get you back to your fiancé," Carlisle said as he put his arm around my shoulder and we walked out to the cars.

I rode back with Emmett and Jasper while Phil and Charlie rode with Carlisle. We made it back to Forks at 6:00pm and I practically jumped out of the car and ran inside of Charlie's house. I heard laughing behind me as I sprinted and leaped like a track star. I turned the corner into the living room and there sat my Bella, as beautiful as she was when I left. I quickly crossed the room to her and pulled her up into a hug and kiss. Bella wrapped her arms around my neck and started to deepen the kiss as my hands slid lower and lower down her back.

Someone cleared their throat in the background and we became immediately aware of the rather large audience we had. The ladies were all wearing their "aww" faces and the guys looked like they were sharing some sort of perverse inside joke.

"If you all don't mind, I would like to spend as much time as I can with my fiancé before you all keep us apart," I said and everyone laughed at me.

"Edward, we have some time…" Bella started but Alice cut her off.

"Bella, don't worry about any of us, go spend some time with Edward because at 7:00pm tomorrow I am coming for yooooouuuuuuuuuu," Alice said, trying to sound ominous but ended up sounding drunk.

"Get out of here you two love birds!" Renee said so we hugged everyone goodbye and headed out to our new Volvo that Alice had driven over.

I opened the door for Bella and took notice of the 10 pairs of eyes watching us. I helped her into the suv and kissed her softly before closing the door and walking around to the driver's side. We waved to everyone as we backed out of the drive and headed towards Port Angeles and the Day's Inn. We would have stayed somewhere nicer but it was pretty much the best there.

We pulled up at almost 8 and headed upstairs to our room. I had made sure that there would be dinner from La Bella Italia waiting for us and Bella was definitely surprised.

I situated her on the king size bed and retrieved the tray table that I had stashed there. I set it up with some mushroom ravioli, a bottle of water, and a breadstick. I set the tray table down over her legs and speared a piece of ravioli for her.

"Open wide," I said and she giggled but did as I said.

I placed the ravioli into her mouth and loved watching her close her soft lips around the fork. I took a bite while she chewed hers then broke the breadstick in half, handing her a piece of it. She took it and chewed it silently. I ate my half quickly then resumed feeding her, occasionally pausing to give her a drink.

When she had had her fill of dinner I removed the tray and helped her off the bed, leading her towards the bathroom. I leaned over to fill the tub and jerked upwards as Bella reached out to caress my butt.

"What are you doing?" I asked playfully, turning to face her.

"Just touching my fiancé, can I not do that?" she asked with a wicked gleam in her eyes.

"You can but tonight is about you and only you my love."

"But…"

"Uh uh, no buts. Tonight is about you. Now, let's get you out of those clothes.

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BPOV

Edward slowly removed my clothes and then turned the water off for the tub. He turned to me and removed his shirt, but only his shirt. I reached up to caress his chest but he softly clasped my wrists and placed them at my sides.

"I said that tonight was about you didn't I?" he asked.

"Yes but…" I started.

"No buts! Let me do this for you Bella. I want to."

"Ok," I sighed.

Edward reached for me and placed his hands on my belly.

"Ours."

He moved his hands to my arms and then traced them up to my neck. He cupped my face in his hands and kissed me softly.

"Mine," he said. I opened my mouth to speak but he placed a finger over my lips and shushed me. "No words my dear. Please."

I nodded and he dropped his hands to mine and led me to the tub. He helped me in and I slid down into the warm water. Edward picked up a cup and started slowly pouring water over my hair, carefully keeping it off of my face. When my hair was fully saturated he picked up a bottle of shampoo and I noticed it was my favorite strawberry scented shampoo. He put a small amount into his hand and worked it into my hair. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the sensation of Edward's fingers massaging the shampoo into my scalp.

When I was fully lathered he rinsed his hands and then carefully rinsed the shampoo from my hair. He repeated the process with conditioner then retrieved a loofah and proceeded to wash my body. When he seemed satisfied with my cleanliness he let the water out of the tub and helped me up. I stepped out of the tub and he grabbed a towel and started to dry my hair off. He draped that towel around my shoulders then grabbed another towel and patted my entire body dry. When he was satisfied with that he wrapped me in a terrycloth robe and led me to the bed. He turned it down and helped me in.

Before climbing in beside me he revealed a CD player and turned it on. Debussy's Claire de Lune came on and I closed my eyes as the sounds of it enveloped the room. Edward apparently changed quickly while I was absorbed in the sounds because when the bed shifted beside me he was in a pair of flannel pajama pants and a plain white t-shirt. He had a comb in his hand. He patted the bed between his legs and I quickly snuggled in between them.

He pulled the blankets up over our laps and then started slowly combing my hair out. I was lost in the sensations and didn't realize the song had changed several times. My hair was almost completely dry when he put the comb down and scooted us down the bed some.

"I love you my Bella," Edward whispered in my ear as he wrapped his arms around me and hugged me against him.

"I love you too Edward, more than anything," I said softly.

"Sleep my love, tonight is our last night together before the wedding."

"But…"

"No buts. As I said before, tonight is about you and right now, you need your sleep."

I murmured an unintelligible response before sleep succumbed me.

I awoke the next day, still in my robe and still in Edward's arms.

"Good morning my love. Did you sleep well?" Edward asked.

"Mmmmm, yes. You were in my dreams and I was in your arms," I said as he kissed the top of my head.

"Tomorrow is the day."

"I know, and that evil little pixie is going to kidnap me later." I pouted. "Can we just stay in bed today?"

"That was the plan," Edward said as he smiled and leaned down to kiss my lips.

I twisted myself some and deepened the kiss.

The rest of the day flew by as we just lay in bed and cuddled each other. I didn't want the day to come to an end but I knew it had to. As if on cue there was a knock at the door. Edward untangled himself from me and the sheets and went to answer the door. Alice was standing there smiling at us.

"Bella……." Alice sang at me.

"UGH!" I sighed.

"Oh don't be like that! Tomorrow is your WEDDING!" Alice squealed as she bounced in the room and threw some clothes at me. "Get dressed and say goodbye to Edward. You won't see him again until you are walking down the aisle."

I slowly got up and headed for the bathroom with the clothes. I returned a few minutes later and Edward wrapped his arms around me, pressing his lips against mine.

"Ok! You will see each other in 24 hours! Come on Bella!" Alice said as she grabbed my hand and pulled me away from Edward.

"I love you," I called out as she pulled me out the door.

"Not as much as I love you!" Edward called back as the door closed. Tomorrow couldn't come fast enough.

Well? I know there was no lemon but Edward told me that the honeymoon will be filled with lemons!!!!!!! So review if you liked or didn't or whatever, just review! I love hearing what you say.