Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace

Disclaimer: all characters and copyright belong to Stephanie Meyer.

A/N-thanks for the awesome reviews. Nikki :)

Part Seventeen

Bella hooked up her dad's laptop, which she had sneakily borrowed, into the motel's WiFi and double checked all the details for the impromptu wedding the next morning. They had already filled in their details online to apply for the marriage license and pre-booked the ceremony, with Elvis doing the honors as they had originally planned. It had been so much simpler than either of them had thought. They had paid the $100.00 dollar deposit and would pay the rest on arrival. They had to make sure they were already changed into their wedding outfits as the chapel did not have changing facilities. They had gone for the cheapest wedding package they could find. In total their wedding day was going to cost them the princely sum of $349.00 dollars. With Elvis overseeing proceedings, who could not be satisfied with that deal?

Jacob came up behind Bella and put his arms around her, cuddling her close as he looked over her shoulder at the venue. Several pictures of excited couples being serenaded by Elvis impersonators caught his eye and he laughed at one guy, who was down on one knee, obviously singing to his new bride. A lot of them seemed to have dressed up for the occasion, but there were a few who were dressed casually. Jacob and Bella were going down the casual route. Bella didn't want to wear a 'flouncy white dress' as she so succinctly put it. She had purchased a pair of skin tight leather trousers, a simple white shirt and a cowboy hat and boots to finish off her look. She was going to wear her hair loose and minimal make up. Jacob himself had brought along a white shirt and his good dark jeans. Apparently the venue supplied the flowers, so they were good to go.

"One more night to get through and you will be my wife." Jacob crowed as he kissed Bella's neck, making her head fall back on his shoulder in bliss.

"You have to stop trying to seduce me, Jake. I am trying to keep my chastity in place for one more night." Bella sighed regretfully as she pulled away reluctantly.

"Do you know how hard it has been to keep my hands off of you every night?" Jacob complained goodnaturedly.

"Oh, I know how hard you've found it alright." Bella glanced down at his crotch and Jacob chuckled.

"Very funny Missy." Jacob kissed her again deeply, making her moan with pleasure. She was on the verge of giving in when he suddenly stepped back from her, a smug grin on his face.

"That's not fair." Bella threw a pillow at him as he sat back on the bed.

"Now you know how it feels." He teased her.

Bella's eyes roved his toned body for the hundredth time. Soon he would be all hers. She didn't know why she was sticking to the tradition of waiting for her wedding night when she had thrown everything else out of the window as far as tradition was concerned. In her head she just thought it would be more special; the anticipation of waiting was like a test. She closed the laptop and climbed on the bed next to him.

"You know I love you, Jacob Black." She whispered, all seriousness now as she stared deep into his eyes.

"I know. I love you too, so much." Jacob tangled his hand into her hair and pulled her head toward his, kissing her gently, stealing her breath away.

When the kiss was over Bella rested her forehead on his and smiled softly. "I suppose I should tell you that I am not a virgin." She finally confessed.

Jacob laughed again, kissing her on the nose. "I already guessed you weren't. As long as I am the only man you've ever really loved. Making love after the ceremony will be like the first time anyway."

His words reassured Bella. She didn't know why she had been so worried about telling him that last small detail. He wasn't Edward, interested in her because she was pure and untouched. He loved her for herself, Bella Swan, soon to be Black. She snuggled against him and closed her eyes, feeling safe and secure in his arms.

It was only when they arrived at the wedding venue the next day that they both realized the seriousness of the situation. Up until the moment they stepped into the small chapel, they had been acting all silly and giggly. But when one of the staff handed Bella her small posy of pink and white roses, and complimented her on her unique choice of outfit, it all became real. Jacob smiled nervously at Bella as she took his hand, grateful for the warmth that always soothed her nerves. They walked together down the narrow aisle which was adorned with a vibrant red carpet, toward Elvis, who was dressed in his traditional white suit and dark sunglasses; the black coiffed hair, his trademark, standing out in stark contrast to the all white surroundings. He was standing behind a small podium, a happy grin on his face as he began to serenade them as they drifted toward him, laughing together nervously.

Bella and Jacob had asked to forgo the traditional vows and say their own that they had been working on since they had left Washington State. Jacob was the first to speak, with Elvis looking on, he took Bella's hands in his and smiled lovingly at her.

"Bella Swan, my Bells. I'm not good with words. You know I usually screw up when I try to play the romantic suitor. But you know that I love you with all my heart. Every fibre of my being tells me that you are my soul mate, my partner in life. Without you I am nothing, just an empty shell. With you by my side I feel like I can do anything, be anything. You know we have overcome more than most people to get to this moment. But throughout all the hard times I knew that one day we would be together, and look at us now. We are in Vegas, being married by the king of rock and roll!" He grinned as Bella started to laugh. "What I am trying to say is your it for me. I love you so freaking much, honey."

Bella stood on her tiptoes and kissed him gently. The Elvis impersonator coughed and reminded her she still had to say her vows. She blushed slightly and smiled. "Oops, got carried away there." She said apologetically. She cleared her throat nervously. "You say you are not good with words, Jake. But you certainly took my breath away with your eloquence today. I always knew that you loved me, I'm sorry I took a while to see that, and to see just how great we are together. I needed to grow up and you helped me mature every single step of the way. I can't think of one part of my life where you weren't there, guiding me, keeping me safe and being the best friend a girl could ever ask for. I feel like I've loved you forever and although it took me longer than it should have done to say the words out loud and admit them to myself, I am so glad that you had the patience to wait for me. I am a lucky woman to have found such a great guy. My Jacob, my soul mate, my life." Bella became choked up with emotion and she had to swipe at her face with the back of her hand to catch the tears of happiness she couldn't stop from falling down her face. "I love you so much." She finished, smiling tremulously at him from under her cowboy hat.

Elvis grinned at them both as he nodded and brought the ceremony to a close. "All there is for me to say is...I now pronounce you man and wife."

"Yes!" Jacob fist pumped the air as Bella threw her bouquet on the floor and whipped off her hat. Jacob grabbed her around the waist and hauled her up in the air, swinging her around as he kissed her deeply. Elvis began to serenade them again with some more of his traditional hits while the photographer took discreet photos and the staff threw rice over the jubilant groom and his new bride.

Jacob carried Bella over the threshold of their rented hotel suite. They had splashed out on a five star room at one of the more expensive hotels. It was their honeymoon night after all. It boasted a range of amenities, the most important (in Jacob's book) being the huge king size canopy draped bed which took center stage. The 650 foot square suite came with a sunken living room, a 32-inch HDTV and DVD player, a sofa, table with chairs and a desk. The suite also included remote-controlled curtains and an in-room safe. There was also a 130 square foot bathroom which also had a 17 inch HDTV, a separate tub and a glass enclosed shower, as well as his and her sinks. Bella and Jacob had laughed at this oddity.

The air conditioning made the room nice and cool which soothed Bella's skin. Being in such a hot place being carried by an equally hot man was making her perspire more than normal. She longed to rip the leather trousers and white shirt off of her body and try out the large tub. It seemed Jacob had the same idea. He put her down gently and placed his hands on her shoulders, carefully guiding her over to the large bed.

"Why don't I run us a nice cool bath and put in some of them complimentary toiletries that they've left for us to use? You pour us some of that champagne..." he pointed over to the large ice bucket which had a vintage bottle cooling inside. "And well, get ready."

"You mean strip?" Bella laughed as she ran at the bed and bounced on it. "Very springy." She ran her fingers over the expensive sheets.

"Cool." Jacob flashed her one of his sunny smiles and headed into the bathroom.

Bella gazed around the luxurious suite. It had cost them more than they could afford but it was definitely worth the expense. Who knew when they would get to do this again? She lay back on the bed for a moment as she heard the water running into the tub. A serene smile lit up her face as she rolled onto her front and then on to her feet. It was with relief that she took off the leather trousers and cowboy boots. She stretched out her toes as she pulled the white shirt over her head and stripped off her bra and panties. Now she was naked. It felt freeing standing there without the cloying clothes. She sauntered over to the ice bucket and poured out the champagne into two large glasses. Jacob had finished running the bath and he called out to her to join him. Bella hurried over to the tub, spilling half the champagne as she did so, and leant down to pass him a glass. Jacob was already sitting in the large tub, his shoulders relaxed and a sexy smirk on his face.

"I hope I don't trip." Bella placed her glass down on the side and gently dipped one toe in the warm water.

Jacob laughed at how careful she was being. She looked so beautiful. Her smooth, milky skin glowed under the subtle lighting and her hair, which had grown past her shoulders again, swung gently as she negotiated her way carefully into the slippery tub. Jacob reached out, caught her by the hand and pulled her down so she landed in his lap clumsily.

"Hey." She protested as water splashed all over her.

"Hey, beautiful. Sorry I couldn't wait any longer to get my hands on you." He teased her gently.

Bella smiled as she felt his arousal pressed against the small of her back. She shifted about a little, causing him to groan as her skin brushed his. "You will be the death of me woman." He said huskily.

Bella winked at him as she lifted her glass and circled her arm with his. "Let's drink to us."

"To my beautiful new wife." Jacob took a sip of his champagne.

"To my more than sort of beautiful husband." Bella echoed him, drinking some of her own.

The bubbles frothed around them in the large tub as Jacob took both glasses and placed them to one side. Bella twisted around so that she was straddling him. The water felt luxuriant on her skin as she gazed into his expressive dark eyes. "I love you, Jake."

"I love you too." Jacob replied earnestly as he gently began to caress the smooth skin along her back with his warm hands.

Bella closed her eyes in bliss as she felt him lean forward and kiss her deeply, his tongue finding hers as she pressed her body against his, her breasts rubbing along his chest, making him groan. Bella felt his erection slip between her legs and she gently grabbed hold of it and guided him inside her, the water making the transition smooth and easy. Jacob growled slightly as he held her tighter, the feeling of being inside her overwhelming him. He had never felt such sensation in his life. He felt slightly out of control and he had to calm himself a little. He didn't want to rush this. His head dropped to Bella's breasts and he kissed the warm mounds, teasing the nipples with his tongue. Bella's fingers dug into the skin of his shoulders as she held on tightly, throwing her head back as he began to move inside her, slow at first and than faster as his hands gripped her waist tightly. When they came, they came together. Both of them moaning and calling each others name.

Jacob kissed her, his hands running all over her body possessively, already craving to take her again. She turned him on so much. He could see his own desire reflected in her soulful brown eyes. "Perhaps we should try out that huge bed?" She suggested playfully.

Jacob laughed as he lifted her up out of the tub and carried her bridal style as he raced toward the bed for round two.

A/N-thanks for reading!