Bo Hunter

Chapter 19

"Bo, wake up. Today's the big day. Call Emmett before you take a shower. He's already worn a path around the Cullen house and Jasper's having a hard time keeping him calm." Lydia's voice woke me, coming through my bedroom door from the hallway.

"I'm up! Is everyone already here?"

"Everyone but Alice. She's trying to help Jasper with Emmett. Please call your fiancé and tell him you'll see him in a few hours. The longer he keeps Alice, the longer he has to wait."

"Okay. I'll be out to get ready after my shower." As soon as I moved to grab my phone, it started ringing and Emmett's contact photo popped up. "Em," I greeted as I picked up the phone, "why are you freaking out?"

"You're going to be there, right? You're not gonna run off on me?" The smile on my lips fell flat.

"Baby, is everything okay? what made you even think I'd run off?"

"The guys got in my head. We were watching some sappy movie, and the bride ran off with the wedding photographer."

"Emmett, you are my mate. There could never be anyone else for me. Of course I'm going to be there. Should I be worried that you won't?"

"No. I could never."

"See? Everything's fine. In a few hours, we'll be married and you'll realize how silly you're acting. Now, relax and get ready. I can't exactly get into my dress and get ready without all of my bridesmaids."

"Okay. I'll see you in a few hours. I'll be waiting at the alter."

"I love you, Em. I'll see you soon. And stop stressing out Jasper."

"I love you, too." I hung up after a moment and rushed off to my bathroom for a shower.

"Okay. Let's get this dress on you." Alice spoke up, rubbing her hands together in excitement.

"How are you almost more excited than Bo? She's the bride." Lydia commented.

"First weddings are always amazing. I remember my first wedding with Jasper. It was beautiful; very sixties chic. They've only gotten more amazing since then. And with this one, I can see it very clearly, if I see it at all." Alice answered.

"Well, let's get me in this dress and finish getting ready so we can go see the finished product together, then. I'm ready to see my husband to be and I'm sure he's climbing up the walls by now."

"Jo, hair; Lydia, makeup; Allison, jewelry; and Charlie, get Bo a drink. With a straw." Alice took over, giving out orders like a general at war.

"Wait. Why do I need a drink?"

"For your nerves."

"Are you ready?"

"Of course, Daddy. Are you?"

"No. I knew it would happen one day, but I was really hoping I'd have more time."

"You can't quit on me now, our queue is only thirty seconds away."

"I know baby girl. I'm proud of you and I love you. I'm not ready to let you go."

"Sean, if you make her cry, I'll cut you." Mom piped up on my other side. I heard chuckles ring out from our guests through the curtain set up in the large clearing. The bridal march started and we stepped through the curtain, starting our walk down the aisle. Every step felt slower than the last as I caught and held Emmett's gaze, overlooking everyone else. Finally, we made it to the alter where my parents passed me off to Emmett before taking their seats.