This is it, peeps. *sobs*
Read my little rant at the bottom please :)
I watched her, like a hawk.
Tonight was going to be our night. The night we've been waiting for.
She exits a door and emerges out of the shadows, but not alone. Her friend, the blonde struts in front of her, clutching a bouquet of purple dahlias tied together with some greenery and a blue, silk ribbon.
I barely even heard the music in the background as she got closer. All I could hear was the sound of my erratic heartbeat.
Rosalie shot me a wink, her crystal-like, ocean eyes big and full of twinkles as she walks over to my left to stand in her spot.
There she was.
Beauty, my utter happiness.
My heart, in stunning cream and lace.
Her endlessly long legs crept through the impressive slit adorned with the intricate lace details and I felt my pulse quicken even more.
I attempted to take a deep breath in, but it came out shaky as she halted in front of me. She didn't want anyone giving her away since she was her own woman, so I took her hand in mine and kissed her knuckles. As I dipped down to do so, I spotted my parents and sister in the front row, smiling sweetly at the two of us.
From that moment on, everyone but her was tuned out. I had eyes only for her, for her deep brown eyes with the smokey shadow and the black liner and the braid of hair that seemed to have been assembled by fairies.
Blue was a theme, as it always was. Her braid had the ribbons, her ears the twinkling studs, and her waist a sapphire-colored belt that tied it all together. I'd never seen my girl in white, but man, was she a vision.
My brother-in-law got ordained a few weeks ago since I wanted him to be the one to marry us. Jasper was full of wisdom and beautiful words, a trait so often complimented by Alice. She was right. As I listened to him, talking about love and how we seemed to have found it when we least expected it. How sometimes, you need to let go of your insecurities and your fears and just jump feet-first into the unknown.
"Edward, my Good Guy. I had a crush on you from the moment I laid eyes on you. It was the strongest emotion I've ever felt in my entire life and I wanted to pursue it. I needed to, I craved it. You had this look on your face like you were always deep in thought, and that crease between your brows that I longed to kiss goodbye. You were bothered, pained and I couldn't help but hate it. Our talks were memorable, they were like something you watch on a show, something you read about when you're a teenager. They made my heart spin and my insides tingle. Slowly, but surely the crease between your brows disappeared. I loved you from the moment you kissed me, I adore your every little tic and habit. How your eyes get crinkly when you smile, or the hint of those little dimples when we're almost passing out from laughter. How you sigh when you tell me you love me and how you play with my hair when we watch television. I love you, Edward Cullen and I promise to love you for every day of my life, for every second together and for every second apart. I will love you until I can't remember my name, and even then I will never, ever forget what you mean to me. I want it all with you, and I wish that we could have started our life together much sooner. I'm grateful for you, for everything you've done for me and for everything that you are." Bella took a deep breath in, a mischievous smile playing around her lips. "Plus, I'm a tad pissed off that you proposed before me, but I forgive you, because I love you that much." I smiled and could here some of our friends chuckle.
The vows got me to tear up, something I anticipated in advance because my girl always managed to pull my heartstrings.
My voice was a little shaky when I started mine but she squeezed my hand mid-sentence and I knew all was right. I wasn't doing this for the room full of people, not could I see them anymore. This was for us, our moment and this was for my Isabella Swan.
By the time I was done, and I once more saw the bleakness of my life before Bella flash before my eyes everything was forgotten. All the wrongs of my ex, the accident, and the drama. It had all vanished like it never happened. From today on, my life would be so much different, so much better.
"… I now pronounce you husband and wife. Kiss the girl, brother." Were Jasper's last ceremonial words.
My hands found Bella's waist, flying over the delicate fabric where I could swear I felt her body heat through it and my lips crashed onto hers. It was sweet, full of meaning and I could feel a tear from her glide over her cheek.
The ring was perfect. Black titanium bands, matching with her engagement ring. I found the ring whilst browsing online: a black band with blue little stones and a princess cut, sapphire diamond in the center. We found wedding rings to match. Mine was all black with a sapphire blue line in the center of it, while Bella's was a slim band with blue stones throughout. I was lucky the store was having a late-night opening one night when I was done with work. After I proposed to my girl on a drowsy Sunday afternoon, in the middle of a movie night marathon, she swore she would have done it herself only days later.
Alice had a hissy fit when she found out I was going for black rings, but soon came to the realization that it was the perfect fit for us. She also wanted to hit Bella over the hear for wanting to buy simple white leather converse to wear under her wedding dress, but again, why would she go for something so unlike herself like heels on her big day.
It was perfection, the entire night. The food was delicious, the crowd was small but intense and everyone was having the best time.
"Mr. Cullen," Bella whispered, clinking her glass of white wine against mine during dessert.
"Mrs. Cullen," I whispered back. My hand was on her bare leg, the fabric of the bottom of her dress dragging over the floor.
"I love you so much, Good Guy." She breathed.
"We've just gotten started, Sapphire."
- THE END -
I'd like to thank every single reader of this little fic. I started this on a whim, without any trace of outline or anything since I was so excited. I couldn't be bothered with looking for a beta, since I wanted to post as much as I could, whenever I wanted to. After all, I didn't think this story would get the kind of attention it did in the end. I am beyond happy, and I couldn't dare to imagine a success like this. I swear to everything that is dear to me, I never expected this. So if you guys would like this fic sorted and beta'd and made better in any way, shape of form, let me know :D I'll make sure to find someone who makes this fic better to read and follow. I fell in love a little with my Good Guy, I must admit and from seeing you guys' reviews, I guess a lot of you did too. I don't think there will be a sequel to this story, since I loved the mystery and the drama -LOADS but I am still writing other things right now. Make sure to follow me on Facebook for updated and other little fun things :D
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PearlyFox