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She Sleeps
By : bcullen1026
Category: Twilight Series > AU/AR
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Chapter List
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Chapter 24
BPOV
I was getting married tomorrow. It was kind of insane actually to think how far we had come. I never thought I would be getting married, let alone to Edward. I survived the darkest period in my life. Hell, I even survived death, twice technically. I giggled at that thought. “What’s so funny?” Edward leaned in and kissed the tip of my nose. “Oh nothing. I was just thinking about everything we went through to get here.” He looked confused. “And that was funny to you?” I laughed again. “No silly! But you have to admit, if three years ago Alice told me everything that was going to happen I would have laughed in her face and called her insane. We went through a lot to get here and even though most of it sucked. I think it made us better.”
He frowned at that. “Bella, I will never forgive myself got leaving and allowing you to go through that hell and then when you actually…well I’ll never forgive myself. I will spend the rest of eternity making it up – ” I stopped him with a kiss. “Stop blaming yourself. I know why you did what you did and I’m dealing with what happened to me.” He looked like he wanted to argue, but there was a booming knock on the door.
“Send him out or we come in.” I laughed again. Emmett and Jasper were here to take Edward for the night. Alice really was the wedding Nazi. She insisted on traditional and that meant no Edward for the next 15 hours or so. I sighed, it would be the most time we had spent apart since we got engaged. “You better go before they break down your door.” He leaned into me. “Let them break down our door. Esme won’t be too happy if they do.” I smiled. “I like the sound of that. Our door. But really you should go enjoy your last night of the single life.” He sighed. “Bella, I couldn’t be happier about our wedding. I have been waiting for this moment since I meet you.” I kissed him quickly and then slid out from under him. I heard him groan from the bed. I opened the door before Emmett could do anymore damage.
“As tempting as it would be to see you too in trouble for wrecking Esme’s door, I figured I should save it from anymore damage. But before you take him I have a few things to say to both of you. Number one, no strippers. I mean that. If I find out there were nearly naked females anywhere around the three of you I will make your lives hell. Number two, you better have him back in time for the wedding. The same threat applies. And number three, I’m sorry.” They both looked slightly amused while I had been laying out my rules, but now they were confused. “I’m sorry for the way I acted. It wasn’t you I was angry at and you didn’t deserve anything that I said, so please forgive me?”
Emmett let out a booming laugh and picked me up into a crushing hug. “There’s nothing to forgive little sis. You were rightfully angry at all of us, and quite honestly I’m surprised you didn’t do worse.” I smiled. He would think that way. Jasper surprised me by pulling me from Emmett’s hug into one of his own. “He’s right you know. You were pretty tame. But seriously, you have nothing to apologize for. Also don’t worry about Edward. We Cullen’s have a kind of tradition. Just some hunting and manly thing.” When he said manly things, he released me and flexed his muscles. I just about doubled over in a giggling fit.
Emmett was growing impatient, and like the big kid he was he started whining about it. “Let’s go already. There’s a bear out there with my name on it!” This had everyone laughing. Edward wrapped his arms around me and kissed behind my ear. “Don’t miss me too much. I’ll be back before you know it.” I smiled at him. “I’ll be waiting.” And then they were gone. Before I had time to start moping, Alice came bouncing into the room. “Come on Bella! It’s time for some much needed girl time.” She didn’t give me time to object. She all but dragged me down the stairs. I was laughing by the time I reached the bottom.
It was a very tame night, for which I was thankful. I was half afraid that Alice would get me strippers. I shuddered at the very thought. We talked about the weeding and the honeymoon. That was an awkward conversation to have with your mother and sisters, let me tell you. If I were still human I would have been brighter than a tomato. I tried to apologize multiple times, but they would let me. I eventually just gave up and muttered a quick sorry before they could shut me up again. It was nice. I hardly had time to miss Edward, I said hardly. One part of my mind was always wondering where he was and what he was doing. It was one of the benefits, if you could call it that at this moment, of having a vampire mind. I could think of and focus on so many different things at once without difficulty.
The night passed, slowly, but it did pass. Then it was my weeding day and Alice was dragging me upstairs to her bathroom. “We have work to do. Let’s go Bella. We need to get you ready.” I sighed. I was all for getting married in my jeans and sneakers, but Alice had other ideas. She sat me on a stool in her bathroom. Thankfully I didn’t need much makeup anymore. I was already stunning. I could hear Esme and Rose downstairs setting up the living room for out little ceremony. I say little because it was just the family. Carlisle was presiding. I mean it’s not like we could really invite anyone else, everyone thought I was missing some probably thought I was dead.
I sat and Alice played Bella Barbie for 2 whole hours. How she managed to fill the time I have no idea, but she did. About half way through my torture, I heard the boys return. I wanted to jump up and run to Edward so badly, but Alice saw my plan and stopped me in my tracks. “Don’t you dare, Bella Swan. I will tackle you before you reach the door and then we will have to start all over again.” I sighed. It wasn’t the thought of Alice jumping on me that stopped me, I was pretty sure I could take her, but the very idea of starting all over made me cringe. So I sat like a good Barbie and waited for her to finish.
After my hair and makeup were done it was time to get dressed. Alice helped me into my dress. It was a simple gown. Alice had fought me on it the whole way. She wanted me in a princess ball gown that cost more than most people made in a year, but I put my foot down. This was my wedding damn it and I would get the dress I wanted. The dress was perfect for me. It had a sweetheart neckline and was straight down from top to bottom. It hit the floor at just the right length when I was in my heels. There were some sparkly details under the bust and at the bottom and it was just enough to make the dress perfect, without being outrageous. And then it was time to get married.
The downstairs had been transformed into a flower garden. It was beautiful. Alice had really outdone herself. White flowers covered every surface available. There were slashed of color that came from the roses, red, pink, yellow, blue, purple. I never knew you could get purple roses, but leave it to Alice to find something no one knew about.
The ceremony was perfect. It was intimate, yet to the point. I was not one of those girls who dreamed about the big church wedding where half the people weren’t sure how they knew you. And I always hated those weddings where the person presiding drew it out. This was my dream I was marrying the man I loved in a front of my family. I was a little sad that Charlie wasn’t there, but he still thought I was missing. I wonder what we were going to do about that, or if we were just going to leave it alone and let them all assume I died. I mentally shook myself for thinking of this during my wedding. I pushed the thought aside and gave my whole focus to Edward.
Our vows were simple and traditional, but they worked for us. Carlisle pronounced us husband and wife, we kissed, and it was over. Like I said, perfect. According to Alice we were leaving for our honeymoon in an hour. I still didn’t know where we were going. All I knew was that we had to take a plane. After we had been passed around for hugs and congratulations, Edward pulled me over to sit next to him on the piano bench. I was slightly nervous. I don’t know if I was ready to hear any classical music yet, especially my song. Edward leaned over and kissed me. “I wrote this for you.” He must have seen the apprehension in my eyes because he continued. “Don’t worry, it’s a new one.” I relaxed against him. I could handle this. I hoped.
He started playing and I melted. I forgot all my fears. It was beautiful. The beginning was soft and kind of heartbreaking really, I guess that was when we were apart. The middle was hopeful, probably from when I was being a total bitch but at least we were together. And the end was bright and filled with all the things that our future would hold. My eyes filled with venom, but the tears couldn’t spill over like they did when I was human. He finished playing and finally looked at me. He looked a little fearful actually. He didn’t say anything just looked at me and I was too emotional to say anything either. His fear turned to concern. “Are you alright love?” All I could do was nod. And then I leaned forward and kissed him. I put all my love and appreciation into that kiss. He kissed me back and I could feel our love pouring into each other. He shifted to face me and I crawled into his lap. I wanted as much contact with him as possible. We would have continued had Emmett not cleared his throat. “Alrighty kids. Break it up or get a room. And since you really don’t have time for a room I suggest you break it up.”
I pulled away from Edward and leaned my forehead against his. “Thank you. That was beautiful.” He smiled. “Anything for you love.” He kissed me again, but pulled away before it could progress. I pouted. He laughed. “Don’t be like that love. We’ll be alone soon enough.” As soon as he said it he butterflies in my stomach started up in full force. I was nervous about being with Edward. I didn’t know if I could handle it. Thankfully, before I could go into a full out panic Alice pulled me upstairs to get me into my going away outfit.
I needed to talk to her, but I didn’t want Edward to hear. She pulled my dress off and I leaned down to speak in her ear. “I’m scared.” She looked at me for a moment and then sat me on the bed. It didn’t even matter to me that I was sitting my underwear. She spoke softly. “Bella, do you love him?” I nodded. “More than anything.” She smiled. “Do you want to be with him?” I bit my lip and nodded. “Then what are you worried about?” I avoided her gaze. “What if I’m too damaged? What if I’m not good enough? Ok I know I’m not good enough for him, but what if he figures it out and leaves me again? I couldn’t survive that Alice.” I was working myself into a panic. “Bella calm down. He loves you. He married you. The whole time you were gone he was an utter mess. He couldn’t leave you again even if he wanted to, which he won’t. As for the rest, you two will figure it out. It’s going to take some time Bella, and you may not be able to be intimate right away, but after what you went through that’s normal. Should I get Rose? She might be more help with this than me.” I thought about it for a moment. We talked a little about this last night, but my fears weren’t settling themselves. “Yes please.”
Alice disappeared downstairs and I heard her ask Rose and Esme to join us upstairs. Edward was probably wondering what was going on. The girls came back into the room and Alice and Esme started getting my outfit ready and Rose sat with me on the bed. “What’s wrong Bella?” I looked at her for a moment before I had to look away. “What if I can’t do this?” Rose reached out and took my hand. “Bella, we covered this. It’s going to take time, but I don’t think being intimate will be a problem with you two. You both love each other so much. And if something triggers a memory or makes you uncomfortable in any way you have to let him know. He may be a mind reader, but he can’t read you. You have to tell him what you want and what doesn’t work, ok?” I nodded. She was right. We could do this, I just had to focus on the fact that Edward would never hurt me and loves me. I smiled. “Thanks Rose. I know I’m being silly.” She shook her head. “There is nothing silly about it Bella. What happened to you was traumatic and you have every right to be nervous, but just remember that you can talk to Edward about anything and if you need us we are only a phone call away.”
I reach out and hugged her. “Thanks.” She patted my back and then Alice was pulling me up so I could get dressed. “If you don’t get a move on you’re going to miss your plane.” I laughed. The pixie was back in full force. She got me dressed and then we all head back down stairs. Edward was worried, I could see it in his eyes. I just smiled at him. I’m sure one of the girls was filling him in. Sure enough, I saw him cringe a little and knew that he was feeling guilty again. I went over and he pulled me into his arms. “It’s ok. We’re ok.” He kissed the top of my head. “We better get going if we don’t want to spend our honeymoon in the airport.” We managed to make it out the door after another round of hugs and promises to call if we needed anything.
We reached the airport and made our flight with perfect timing. “Dallas?” He grinned. “Just a stop along the way.” I sighed. He really wasn’t going to tell me where we were going. We reached Dallas in about 3 hours and made out connecting flight to Rio. I raised an eyebrow at him. He chuckled. “Just another stop love.” I huffed. I was getting impatient. He sighed. “Are you alright?” I knew he wasn’t talking about my irritation about our travel arrangements. I turned to him. “I’m better than ok. I love you so much. I just had a moment of what if syndrome.” He sighed again. “You know I love you more than my life. I would never do anything to hurt you again. You know that.” I nodded, I did know that. “I know. It was just my old insecurities making another appearance. I’m fine now.” He leaned over and kissed me. “Don’t worry about anything my love, leave all the worrying to me.” I giggled. “That sounds like a plan. I know how good you are at it.”
He rolled his eyes and pulled me to snuggle into his side. We spent the rest of the flight in a comfortable silence.
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She Sleeps	By : bcullen1026 Category: Twilight Series > AU/AR Views: 5823 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or make any money from this story.

She Sleeps