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27. Bride and groom
She makes a beautiful bride. Leah always knews she would. Of course the dress is faraway from the elegant chic her best friend used to fantasize with,but it's perfect nonetheless. And most of all Rachel is beaming with happiness. She doesn't even look nervous sitting over the vanity as the rest of them fuzz over her.
She catches Leah watching her over the mirror, and Rachel smiles at her raising the champagne glass. The door opens and the crazy midget vampire is inside.
"It's time, it's time"She hollers and everyone rushes and starts making final adjustments to their wardrobe.
"Here"A bouquet is thrust upon Leah's hand and she groans.
"You could try smiling, it would do wonders to your face"A voice says, and there's a loud squeal, and Leah immediately turns to the newcomer.
"Becca"Rachel loses all her composure and tears start pouring down her face as she runs to embrace her twin sister. Leah watches amused as the midget practically fumes when she sees the makeup starting to get ruined by the tears Rachel could not keep inside. But even Alice can tell that this is a private moment they need. So after giving everybody the stinky eye and ushering them outside she gives them ten more minutes and dissappears murmuring threats that only Leah's ear catches.
"So are you next?Should I call you sister already?"There's a slight hint of mockery in her tone but Leah can tell that her smile is honest. And that she's secretly thrilled with the outcome.
"Not yet"Leah laughs, with a bad taste in her mouth. Marrying him it's something that not in her cards. It's something she wouldn't even dare to bring up. She shuts the pestering voices and turns to both sisters "But the new brother you're getting will have you wishing for another Jacob" Rachel smacks Leah's arm playfully and giggles.
"Look at yourselves. Cougars" It doesn't bother them because what their lovers lack in age they make up for in the body. "It seems like I've missed quite a bit for the past years" She plops in a chair next to the vanity.
"The construction looks promising. Dad is really excited."Rebecca's eyes fix on Leah with a knowing look and Leah only shrugs.
"Well someone had to do something. And since we're not getting out of here we might as well make it decent."Leah explains avoiding her gaze.
"And just for the sake of being curious. Why l not?"Rebecca's words are teasing but they still bother the two girls. "God knows I love my brother but he's insufferable and from what you've said Rach, Paul sounds just plain awful . "
"It's complicated"Rachel says shaking her head and urging her twin to shut her mouth. "Leah and Jake have a lot of responsabilities to the tribe you're unaware of. And it's not that bad Becks"
"Besides says the girl who went all the way to Hawaii because of looove"Leah says making kissing sound.
"Shut up"Becca snaps groaning at how corny it sounds" I guess La push is okay for you. I find myself missing the rain sometimes"Leah laughs at the stupid comment and Rachel exhales of relief before joining into the play talk. They go at it while Rebecca makes it her task to fix her sister's face, meanwhile keeping the questions easy for Leah or Rachel to answer.
Their time comes up. And before Leah knows it she is waiting for her cue. As soon as Kim steps into place, she starts moving, but a sudden nausea overcomes her the moment she takes the first step into the aisle. It just dawns on her, this is the first time of many she'll be walking down the aisle holding a bouquet, Jacob smiling at her.
And it's horrible to think that she will never get to be the bride. Kim, Claire, maybe Emily one day.....Nessie.
But it's even worse to think he might get to be the groom nonetheless.
a/N: so sorry im not sure im off hiatus, i feel like this sucks big time but it's all i've been able to produce. i will try to update throughout the week. now more than ever feedback is highly appreciated.