Bella POV (Cullen-Swan)
What? Did he say that he loved me? I was speechless.
"Edward, how can you love someone like me?" I whispered to him. He just smiled crookedly. Damn that crooked smile.
"Love is a hard thing for me to understand, babe. But you make it easy for me. I would never think I would be in love with a Cullen, have my mother marrying Carlisle Cullen, and also getting 8 more siblings to add to this hell hole. Bella, you aren't a Tanya, or Lauren, or Jessica. Those girls are stupid bitches who throw themselves at me. Not that I'm not flattered, but it gets super annoying. You're different. Way different. You don't care about trying to impress guys, or your friends, or care about using Carlisle's moolah, or other shit. You're you. That's why I love you" He said and kissed me again. I leaned back down on the pillows again and stared at him. It was true, I wasn't like Lauren, Jessica, or Tanya and I don't try to impress people or care about using Dad's money. I stroked his face and he got excited thinking I was going to say it back. Tears rolled down my face knowing I couldn't say it back. Edward brushed them again and smiled crookedly again. Only he could pull it off.
"Edward, I'm not ready" I said softly and the tears coming down like a rain storm. His expression fell but he didn't show his disappointment. I felt horrible while he wiped away my tears. The truth was, I still cared about Tom, and I don't want to tell Edward I loved him when only half of me does.
"Ok, I get it. Then I'll wait until your lips say it. I know they will." He grinned. I rolled my eyes and slapped him. Cocky boy.
"I am not!" Edward yelled. What? Did I say that out loud? I covered my mouth and blushed fire tuck red.
"These walls are thin, cocky bastard" Alice smiled from Edward's window and then vanished. What?
"She had a doctors hearing heartbeat thing and heard me tell you that" He shrugged. How can he be ok with that?
"Edward, your sister eavesdropped on us, and you aren't mad?" I asked him. He shrugged again.
"It won't be the last time" He laughed. I groaned and buried my face in his sweet pillow. He traced patterns on my back as the sounds of Muse came flowing out of his speakers.
Alice POV (Platt)
Eeep! Holy shit, Edward just professed his love for his girlfriend, and told her why he loved her! Uhm, dude, who the hell are you and what have you done with my brother? Emmett was right, he was going soft.
"Kids!" Carly called. That got so annoying when he called us 'kids'; we're young adults! We all groaned and got up lazily as we all sat on the stairs. It was hard. There are do many of us, it was hard to find a damn seat! I ended up just sitting on Jasper's lap. I lay my head on his shoulder for a few minutes and when Mom and Carly came over and I pouted as I lifted my head. If he found out Jazzy and I were together, we'd be screwed!
"Alright kids, the wedding is in once week, and now we're going over everything. So let's go get out fittings over and done with" Mom smiled. Oh god. I hated fittings! The lady always barked at me like a freaking Chihuahua and always pricked me with that needle. I got a bruise once. I told Mom but she said that's because I bumped myself on the corner of the wall where it turned into the kitchen when I was chasing Cassidey for my hot iron. Mom gave us a look and we all sighed and went down the stairs. We waited for everyone to stop talking and we all went outside to get into the cars.
"Wait hey Mom, I have a question: Why is it that you never give us heads up before we go places? Like, you dragged Trev when he was in his PJ's!" I asked her. She just shrugged. Does she really not know? That's annoying.
"Well because if I gave you guys a heads up you wouldn't leave. You would make plans and leave behind my back, so I have to spring it on y'all" She smiled. What's with the smile? It doesn't make this stupid situation any better.
"You're annoying" I told her agitated and crawled into the front seat of Edward's Volvo. The only reason he was being allowed to drive was because there were so many of us.
"Don't call my Mommy that" Edward pouted and started the car once everyone got in. Trevor and James were talking about how hot their girlfriends were, and I haven't met Alyson yet, so I'm excited for that. We'll be best friends! I've been trying hard to get along with Bella, and she actually makes it easy. We'll so be best friends in no time! I smiled at that. I can't wait!
"What if you ended up being three sizes too small than you're last fitting you fatty?" Edward grinned. Fine. Two can play at this game. I grinned at him.
"What if you woke up and your dick was three sizes to small?" I asked sweetly. He winced.
"My crotch hurt when you said that" He grunted. I giggled. This was fun.
"Well you started it" I said and hit him in the shoulder. Owie! I looked to my fingers and found my acrylic chipped right in the middle. Damn it.
"You owe me forty bucks to get this fixed" I hissed at him and held my finger. It hurt like a bitch!
"Oh cry me a bridge and get over it" He said and rolled his eyes. What? He didn't even get it right!
"You didn't get that saying right you moron. It's cry me a river, build a bridge, and get over it" I corrected. See, I'm not that stupid. I have a 3.0 GPA. That's good.
"We all can't be smarticles Miss 3.0. And who's the smarter twin? I am! I have a 3.8. Ha! Who's the moron now?" He mimicked with a grin with a high pitched voice. I rolled my eye; he got really annoying.
"You're annoying me. Shut up" It told him and put on my sunglasses. My lil Ray Bans. I loved them.
"Well you're annoying me" He said and slid on his orange Ray Bans with the little map inside. I rolled my eyes again.
"Yeah, so you should shut the fuck up" I countered.
We bickered all the way to the stupid bridal shoppe and the tuxedo shop down the shops. I sighed as Edward parked and ran out.
"Yes! Finally! I'm out of that damned car with the stupid pixie! Thank you lord!" He cried and was literally on his knees. I took my purse and slapped him on the head and stopped on his hand with my foot. He was lucky I was wearing my Toms.
"Edward get up we have a fitting to get to" Carly said and picked Edward up by the collar and Mom pushed me into the bridal shop. It was pretty damn big. It was ballerina pink and light lavender. It had crystal mini chandeliers and
"Alright girls, follow me" A woman in her 20's squealed and ran off leading us to the back of the store. Someone had too many Rockstars.
"Ok, can I have the Platt girls come with me, Maria, and the Cullens go with Lucy" the woman smiled. We split up and the woman named Maria brought out the dress to Mom. My jaw dropped; is she kidding me?
"Girls, I know you wanted short, tight little things. This is still upbeat, strapless, and light and flowy for comfort. I like the different shades of green too. What do you guys think?" She asked. What do I think?
The thing was strapless with a sweetheart neckline, and it was tight from the top of the dress to right below the crotch. It was a bandage dress with each strip of chiffon fabric being a different shade of green. It went light mint green at the top, then this grey green, then a darkish light green, then back to the light green. The bottom was a skirtish thing with al shades in a lined up in a flowy skirt and went right to the top of my foot to show the style of shoe. It better be a damn cute shoe too because if it isn't, I'm going barefoot.
"Mom, that is long and it high cut" I said quietly.
"Yes, and it's classy and beautiful" She countered. This was so frustrating!
"Girls, go try those on. Now." She said.
"Alice and Caitlin up first please" Maria smiled. We got up and went into the dressing room. They handed us our dresses and we changed into them. It did fit like a glove and was very comfortable. I felt like a pretty princess.
"You look gorgeous" Caitlin decided with a Jersey accent. I made a face.
"No, you look gorgeous" I said and we both stepped out. Brianna and Cassidey gasped. Yeah, we definitely said false statements. We looked fugly. Great.
Maria helped us onto the plush stool that brides go on and they put two but a wide gap in between. About arms length apart.
"You girls look gorgeous" Mom breathed. We looked into the mirror and holy smokes!
The dress wasn't long that it went past my feet-which is a plus- and it was nicely fitting in my waist. The skirt gave me a lot of room, and it was actually comfortable. I liked it actually. Maybe it was time for a change. Ooh! I got a makeup idea for us in my mind. I need to get my sketch book out; pronto!
"Mom, I actually like this dress" I admitted. As The Twin always says: 'Time to come out of the closet'.
"Me too" Cassidey said. The Rockstar woman came out and handed Mom a champagne flute. They also gave Cassidey one and Brianna one too but hers was filled with water. She had one in her hands too probably for me.
"Ok, I'm glad you like them. Now go change, and thank you Maria. Can you get out Brianna and Cassidey's please" She smiled. Maria nodded and left. Caitlin and I changed and left the dressing room to sit on the seat with Mom. I drank my champagne and it felt great. I definitely needed that drink.
Bella POV (Cullen-Swan)
I was evaluating Esme's pick for the bridesmaids dress. It was definitely…creative. It was chiffon fabric, and different shades of green. It was a bandage floor length gown. The bottom was flowing light weight skirt, and the top was tight and bandage like. The pattern went mint green, grey green, then a light slash dark green. It had a sweetheart neckline which complimented everyone perfectly.
Victoria and Frankie were up on the plush bride fitting stool. Frankie and Victoria looked beautiful. The colors contrasted beautifully. It made me cry. I let out a laugh and Lucy handed me a handkerchief.
"Bells, don't cry" Victoria said. I laughed again. I am being silly aren't I?
"You just look so beautiful up there" I said quietly and dabbed my eyes. I took a sip of champagne which helped me thorough this; sadly.
"Thank you" they chorused and hopped down so Rochelle and Rose could try them on. Victoria walked out and hugged me on my right side. I hugged her back as Frankie hugged me on my left. I rubbed their backs with my hands and one with my pinkie finger.
"Mom would be proud" Frankie told me which sprang more tears. I sniffled and heard a giggle then Rochelle and Rose walked out. I smiled at them. They got up and twirled. I laughed.
"You guys look great. Rose they really extenuate your boobs" I smirked. They stuck out her tongue and giggled as she looked herself in the mirror. I wish I had her body. Her curves in all the right places, perfect butt, big perky boobs, and long gorgeous wavy hair. I was envious.
"Hey! You're only a size smaller than me, so hush up Miss 36-D cup" She teased. I crossed my arms and Frankie and Victoria went to the chairs. I took a sip of my champagne and looked to them.
"It's a little loose in Rochelle's upper body. The space where the underarms are" I said and pointed to Rochelle's body. Lucy pinned it back and I nodded. Much better.
"Yes, like that. Ok girls, you're good to go" I said. They nodded and walked off. Lucy pinned back Rochelle's dress and helped her carefully out of her gown. .
"Ok Miss Bella, your turn" She smiled at me. I handed Rose my champagne and she started guzzling down that thing like a shot. Oh my. I quickly changed into the comfy and airy fabric and she lifted it up on the back. So it fit snug.
I walked out and stood on the stool. Lucy smoothed out the bottom and lifted out the top and smiled.
"You looked amazing Miss Bella. Green is a very nice color on you" She smiled. I shrugged. I didn't think so. I looked a little too plain for this dress.
"Bella, you look perfect. Amazing! I need a tissue" Rose squeaked. I laughed. I now see how it is. I handed her the hankie and she dabbed her eyes into it. I looked into the mirror and really saw nothing. The dress did fit me nice and tight in the torso, bust, and the bottom. It lay perfectly, perched and limp on the top of my foot. This dress actually made me look like I had curves; for once. My boobs however were like 'Hello, there'. It was uncomfortable.
"I like it. Esme has great taste. It's just…unique" I giggled and turned around. It also made me look like I had an ass. I sort of liked that.
"Ok, I'm done" I told Lucy. She nodded and helped me off the stool and I changed carefully back into my Capri's and maroon tee; it was Edward's from the day Emmett accidently pushed me into the pool trying to get Trevor's baseball bat.
"Ok, thank you Lucy, I had a great time." I smiled at her. She hugged me and kissed both my cheeks.
"Ta-Ta my little lovelies! I'll see in a week" she winked. I swallowed.
Oh my. The wedding was in a week.
Edward POV (Platt)
Ok I know I'm hot and sexy and all, but this guy can seriously stop hitting on me.
"So do you think Bella will see my pecks in this?" I asked James and Trevor hinting at my girlfriend. I couldn't wait to see her in that gorgeous dress. I could almost see her in a beautiful royal blue gown, with those gorgeous brown curls and pretty chocolate brown eyes. Oh god. I am going soft. I smacked my head. What the hell has gotten into me?
"Yeah, totally" Emmett said and rolled his eyes. I mimicked him and Edward-yes there was another guy names Edward- handed me the vest. Edward was my Mom and Dad's best friend since junior year in high school. I was named after him. So basically I was a Jr. and he was a senior. Ha ha, old man.
"And you made sure to tell Carlisle that we're wearing tuxedos right? You also made it like a lot cheaper too?" I asked him. He nodded.
"Don't worry the tuxedos for his sons are about a few hundreds. Your guys' are like…150, 200. Because we're giving you guys the black vests, the white ties, and the grey long sleeves" He said. True.
"Alright, thanks. He would shit a brick if he knew" I said and fixed my collar and slipped on the vest. I think I looked nice. We Platts were wearing grey long sleeve button up dress shirts, white ties, and black vests with black skinny jeans and our black and purple Van shoes. The Cullens were wearing tuxedos. Ha, that sucks. It must feel like freaking heater in that thing.
"You guys look hot" Laurent purred. Sean and James migrated from Laurent and Edward Sr to Em and I. We smiled at Laurent.
"Thanks Laurent." I grinned. Laurent was Mom's best friend. Well, my Dad's best friend. They were best friends in college and ended up being life long friends. Well, for dad they were.
"Alright, so how much moolah do I owe you?" I asked. He had this calculator and added up all this shit.
"About $246.97 plus tax" He said. I nodded and handed him Carlisle's emergency credit card. He raised a brow and I shrugged.
"Just put it on there" I grinned. He nodded and went to the front of the shop to ring it up.
"So Ed, you coming to the wedding?" I asked and handed him the vest. He nodded. Yes!
"You bet you bitch" He grinned. We did the fist bump. It was a thing I did with him.
"I have a hot young aunt who could use a little lovin'" I hinted. His grin got bigger.
"I'll bring my condoms" He said. I nodded to him and took off that damned tie. It was like a freaking snake around my neck!
"You better. She's pretty…flexible. A dancer" I hinted more. He licked his lip and shook my hair.
"Ed stop talking about Aunt Liz's sex life. It's nasty. Besides like you have one, you little virgin. Like a virgin, hey! Touched for the very time! Like a virgin" He sang to me, teasing me. I slapped him in the face and Edward raised his brow.
"You're kidding me? Ed, a guy like you shouldn't still have his V-Card" He said. I blushed.
"He blushes! It either means, he did have sex or he didn't. Which one is it, one means yes, two means virgin" Laurent said. Oh lord shoot me in the face. I blushed and picked two. I lost it to a senior named Gianna Volturi. I've done the hanky panky four times with her before she went to college. Yup, there you have it.
"Holy shit. Who?" Emmett asked with a smirk. I wanted to wipe it off with a Swiffer mop so badly.
"Gianna Volturi okay!" I asked getting really annoyed. They guys are so irritating.
"I'm so proud" Edward said with pride. I laughed humorlessly.
I wasn't. How the hell was I going to tell my girlfriend?
I hope you all liked this long chapter. :D
P.S. I know I make my own words up. But it's funner that way!
XOXO, Lizzy