Well this is the last chapter I'm not that keen to be honest, I wrote it several times but eventually I changed back to this one so I hope I made the right choice... Enjoy!
Disclaimer- still don't own it :(
Chapter thirteen: MyBest Man
Today was my wedding day and so far it wasn't going well.
"Take a deep breath Bella everything is going to be fine." Erin said smiling at me as I paced across the room in a long white dress.
Erin and I had become great friends although I was always careful around her so that she wouldn't figure anything out. Plus Edward made sure he read every thought she had about us in case she got to suspicious but so far she seemed to accept the fact that we were a little strange but didn't dwell on this fact.
Today was my wedding day and my best man wasn't even here! Where the hell was he?
I had spoken to him only hours ago on the phone and he said he was on his way. Did he think I could postpone everything for him? Well I can't it's a wedding for crying out loud.
"How is everything going to be alright? Jakes not even here yet and I can't walk down the aisle alone." If I was human I would have been hyperventilating as I was so worked up.
"You could ask Carlisle?" Erin suggested, I shrugged. It wasn't that I didn't think of Carlisle as a father figure because I did and I loved him so much, it was the fact that Charlie couldn't be here that had me upset. This was the reason I wanted Jacob, he was close to my dad and was my only contact that could tell me how my father was doing, he was also my best friend along with Alice.
"I have my reasons for wanting Jake. I wish he was here." I groaned as I continued my pacing.
"Your wish is my command." Alice laughed as she rushed through the door; I turned around and saw Jacob following behind her. "And don't worry I already shouted at him for being late." She said with a tickling laugh.
I turned to Jacob and was a little miffed that he hadn't said anything. He was staring behind me with a large goofy smile on his face; his eyes were full of love and devotion.
"Jake?" I asked waving my hand in front of his face but this didn't seem to bother him he was so focussed on whatever he was staring at. I followed his gaze and found a bashful looking Erin; she had a grin that matched Jake's as well as that look in her eye.
Neither of them seemed to notice me trying to attract their attention, I sighed in defeat and looked at Alice for some answers.
"What's wrong with them?" I wondered as my brow furrowed.
"I think... I think he may have imprinted on her. It's some weird love at first sight thing that werewolves do. Supposedly it's very rare. I thought it was a myth but looking at those two I think I might have been wrong." Alice's eyes were wide in shock as she watched the two people, who supposedly were in love even though they hadn't said two words to each other.
"Erm... Jacob? Erin? The wedding is about to start and your both kind of in it." I waved my hand in front of their faces trying to snap them out of the daze.
Jacob shook his head and introduced himself to Erin and in return she introduced herself, both of them still gazing lovingly at each other.
"Ok stop it both of you! We need to get this wedding moving!" Alice said pushing her way in between them and blocking their view of each other, very hard considering she was about a foot shorter than Erin and several compared to Jake. They both nodded but continued to sneak glances at one another.
"Ok Erin we need to walk down the aisle." Alice chirped pushing her gently out of the room leaving me alone with Jacob.
"Wow she's amazing." Jacob sighed staring at the door way where Erin just left through.
"Yes she is great but she doesn't know anything about us, are you going to tell her?" I didn't want Erin caught up in all of this supernatural if it was all going to be for nothing but if Alice was right and it was love at first sight thingy then Erin deserved happiness and maybe Jacob could give her that.
"Yes I'll tell her, I'll explain exactly what being a werewolf is and all about imprinting, and the legends and stories and vampires of course." Jacob said reeling off everything he was planning on telling Erin. Did he really have to explain about vampires?
"Do you have to explain about vampires? She'll hate us, she'll be terrified." I panicked, I really liked Erin she was a strange human and reminded me of myself.
"Don't be ridiculous Bells, I'll explain that you lot aren't the bad guys... now come on or you're going to be late for your own wedding." I could hear the wedding march begin to play so I linked Jakes arm and we headed down the aisle.
Edward was standing at the end looking as glorious as ever but no one seemed to be looking at him, all eyes were focused on me... well except for Erin's, hers were on Jacob.
Once at the end of the aisle I released Jacob and reached for Edward, he gripped my hand and smiled widely. I had never seen anyone as glorious as him.
The ceremony began and I couldn't believe I was finally going to become Mrs Isabella Cullen. I felt my grin widen it response to that thought.
We said our vows and I knew that if we were human that we would both be blubbering. Once he kissed the bride everyone clapped and awed at us, normally I would have been embarrassed at everyone looking at us but at that minute I was too interested in the gorgeous man currently kissing me.
"We did it." He mumbled against my lips. "I love you."
"I love you to, more than anything." I said resting my forehead against his.
Soon we were being pulled into hugs and being congratulated from all sides, everyone wanted a piece of us.
Once everyone was finished congratulating us Edward and I walked back up the aisle, Esme was throwing a reception here at the house. She and Alice had totally transformed the house and now it looked like some high class venue. It was breathtaking and I couldn't believe my luck, I was married to the most perfect man and I had an amazing family that I now officially belonged to.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw Jacob lead Erin away, they had already congratulated us. When they had came over to us Erin had been calm and happy in my presence which I knew meant that Jacob hadn't told her yet but I would bet money on it that he was about to tell her now. Could he not wait until after the wedding?!
Edward realised my change in mood and he rubbed my lower back soothingly. "Bella love, what's wrong?" His voice was low so no one but me could hear.
"Erin." I couldn't explain properly I didn't completely understand it myself. Edward paused for a second and I knew he was reading Erin's mind.
"Oh." His eyes grew wide as he listened to what she was thinking, was it that bad?
"It's my own fault! She's going to hate me but I've brought it all on myself, I shouldn't have gotten so close!" I lectured myself, I was furious I had let Erin get so caught up in the supernatural and all because I wanted her to be my friend. How selfish!!!
"Bella don't be ridiculous. You couldn't help it you're a caring, compassionate woman who only wanted to help, and that's exactly what you did... Erin's a completely different person since she met you and that's a good thing, before she was shy and insecure where as now she s confident and extremely happy person. You were right to befriend her and if you think about it this may be a good thing-"
"Edward she is going to hate us!" How on earth was Erin hating us a good thing?
"Maybe she won't. She loves you Bella and she's extremely fond of the rest of the family. Sure it will take some time for her to get used to the idea but she will come around eventually, Jacob has a plan of how to tell her, he'll explain it in the least scary way so maybe she won't fear us." He kissed me on the head and led me through the house, our conversation had taken no more than four seconds and no one had really noticed.
The reception started and everyone began having fun, I however was far too nervous to enjoy myself although I did try. After what seemed like hours but in reality was only twenty minutes Erin and Jacob entered the room. Erin looked rather shocked and held on to Jakes arm tightly, this upset me... was she scared?
Of course she was we're vampires for goodness sake!
I caught their eye and was surprised that Erin didn't shy away from my gaze; instead she smiled and gave a little wave. Had Jacob told her?
"See love I told you she wouldn't hate us." A velvety voice whispered in my ear while a pair of strong arms encircled my waist from behind. "Now Mrs Cullen will you dance with me?" I nodded and Edward led us out onto the dance floor where the music began to play. Edward had written a piece for our first dance, this way it was more personal and I think I had a new favourite song.
Once we finished dancing everyone clapped and the party began. Edward and I mingled with our guests and once again received congratulations we were talking to a vampire called Garrett he seemed very interested with the way we lived so Edward was explaining everything to him quietly in case any of our human guests overheard. Although he didn't admit it I knew he wanted to try so that he could get closer to Kate, ever since he arrived he has been flirting shamelessly with her, it was rather cute and I knew she liked him to.
While they were talking I spotted Erin by the food table, she was alone and looking very happy, I knew that I couldn't avoid her forever.
"I'm going to talk to Erin." I told Edward kissing him quickly on the cheek; he nodded and gave me an encouraging smile.
I approached Erin she was standing with her back to me which made me more cautious; I didn't want to startle her.
Once I was standing close enough to her I cleared my throat, she didn't jump thankfully she just turned and faced me. A nervous smile overtook her face.
"Hey... Congratulations." Erin said, she was obviously uncomfortable but judging by the rate of her heart beat she wasn't afraid.
"Thanks... So did you talk to Jake?" She nodded and gave me an understanding smile. "So you know?" She nodded again but didn't say anything. "Do you hate me?" I asked worried by her silence.
"No of course I don't hate you." She said with wide eyes as though hating a vampire was completely absurd. "Bella no offence but it's obvious that you and your family aren't completely normal. You're all good actors but not that good." She laughed at my shocked expression and I soon joined in with her.
"So how did Jacob tell you?" I asked as we walked into the garden away from the other guests. "I can't imagine what he would say... Oh hi I'm Jacob I'm a werewolf and your friend Bella and her family are vampires. Yeah I can't imagine anyone taking that well, I think even I would have freaked a little if that's how I found out." I laughed imagining someone telling me like that, I'd think they were insane.
"No he didn't exactly break it to me like that." She chuckled and I was pleased to see things hadn't changed between us.
"I'm sorry I lied to you Erin but it was necessary, if anyone ever found out about us-" she cut me off.
"Bella I understand and don't worry I won't tell anyone, promise." I smiled in thanks and we carried on walking talking like we always did except this time there were no secrets.
"Bells." I heard Emmett call; he would be the only one to interrupt my conversation with Erin.
"Emmett's calling for me." I said as I turned directions and headed back towards the house.
"Really? I didn't hear anything." Erin shrugged.
"Vampire hearing." I smiled causing her to chuckle and nod her head in understanding.
We walked back into the house where everyone was waiting with Edward standing in the middle.
"Honeymoon time Bells!" Emmett shouted with a big grin on his face.
Edward met my eyes and held out his hand, before reaching for it I turned and faced Erin I squeezed her hand gently and threw a smile over at Jacob causing her to blush scarlet.
"When I get back I want gossip." I joked as she laughed and nodded. I walked towards Edward; he wound his arms around my waist and kissed my hair.
Everyone gathered outside waving at us as we got in the car, they all stood in a semi circle and as I looked back at them I felt happiness. I didn't have to worry about saying goodbye or losing more people that I loved, I had passed that part in my life, those people that I loved Alice, Jacob, Erin, Emmett, Rose, Jazz, Esme and Carlisle I would be seeing again very soon... well hopefully not too soon I wanted to enjoy this honeymoon.
I had learnt to realise that I couldn't have everything I wanted in life, like contact with my parents but I had accepted that it was for everyone's benefit if I stayed away but looking at what I did have in life I thought I had done pretty well!
Well that's it The End :( I'm feeling pretty sad about this but at the same time I can concentrate on some of the other ideas I've had for a long time now, they won't be posted for at least a few weeks but keep an eye out!
I'm also thinking of putting Jacob and Erin's talk as an extra chapter but I'm not sure if people would want to read it, maybe I'll just put it on and you can chose to read or not :)
One more thing before I say goodbye for now, I just want to thank everyone who has read, reviewed, favourited and alerted this story, you guys are amazing and you made me feel so good about myself :D
Thank You!!!!