Bella's officially graduated middle school. After 3 years of ups and downs will high school prove to be the "best four years of her life" or will it be her most challenging time? Leia's getting older and beginning to form new thoughts, experiences...
John F. Kennedy International Airport (Thursday, Nov. 10th) (Bella's Perspective) Right now it's 4 AM and we're at the airport, getting ready for our flight to Orlando for Fin and Phoebe's wedding. I'm tired. "Earth to Bell?" Jesse said while tapping me. "Yeah?" "I asked what you think about Lucas. Have you caught up?!" "No, I've been too busy to focus on that show. Plus, it got boring." "But Lucas is so cute right?" "What are you girls talking about?" Aunty Amanda asked. "Nothing!" I said, trying to get her off of our trail. "Sure..." "We need to get you caught up, Bell. Come on, watch it with me." "I don't have the energy." "I bet if Jake asked you'd do it." "Hey, you can't keep using him against me." Jake's still acting weird. I'm giving him his space as Noah said to do. Part of me hoped he'd text me and at least wish me a safe trip. He knows I'm leaving today. "I can as long as I want." She smirked. "You need to be contained. Aunt Phoebe, has anyone used Uncle Fin against you before?" "Your mothers." They turned around. "Well, I guess you get it from your Mama." I whispered. ********************* Orlando, Florida (8:27 AM) (Leia's Perspective) I'm happy to be in Orlando! Uncle Fin is gonna get married to Phoebe and then we're gonna go to Disney. "Bella, what are we gonna do now?" I asked my big sister. "I think now we're gonna go to the hotel and relax and then later we're rehearsing." "We're having a play?" Bella chuckled. "No rehearsal's for the wedding silly." "But why do we have to rehearse that?" "So everyone knows what their place in the wedding is. You could practice being an amazing flower girl there." She said. "I can get flower throwing technique." I rested my head on Bella. "Okay guys, we have about an hour's drive ahead of us. Let's get started." ^^^^^^^^^^ The Hotel Room "I'm all ready!" I jumped on the bed with my bathing suit on! "Get up, get up, get up! Stop being lazy!" I said while sitting on Mommy. "Leia, you know it's only 10 AM right?" "Yeah, but it's fun time!" Mommy laughed. "Nothing's open yet my dear." I pouted. "But then what are we gonna do?" "How about we do some crafts, just for a little while my pumpkin?" "Okay. Bella and Noah you gotta come do the family crafts." "We don't have to do a thing." "Yes, you do because I'm the baby. Come on, we're gonna draw!" We all sat at the table and started drawing different things. "What are you drawing, Dad?" Noah asked. "A rocket ship." I looked over. We drew for a while and we talked too! "So when's the wedding rehearsal?" "5:30 and then the dinner rehearsal is at 6:50." "This sounds like a lot of work." I said. "We did the same thing for Mom and Dad's wedding. You just don't remember." Mommy and Daddy's wedding was really beautiful. I wonder what my wedding would be like. If I had a wedding I'd have a long fluffy dress and my besties would be there! My brothers, sisters, Mom and Dad too. "What're you drawing?" Bella asked. "My wedding. When could I get married?" I asked. "When you're 50." "No, 75. Because then I could do whatever I want for a gazillion years and then get married." I said. "That works for me." Everyone smiled. ***************** Cypress Grove Estate (Holden Heights, FL) (Olivia's Perspective) "Munch, you made it." "Of course, how couldn't I? Fin's getting married. That doesn't happen every day." I watched as he and Phoebe chatted. "Very true." We were at the venue for the wedding rehearsal and it was stunning.
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"Alright, guys! I think we should get started. We have the dinner to get to afterward." "And I'm hungry!" Billie noted. Jessica, the wedding planner began speaking and everything sprung into motion. "Alright, Mrs.Baker, you walk down the aisle first. Then you, Fin." "It's all about the pacing." Elliot said. "Then our best man, Munch." "I've been waiting for this, all eyes on me." "Munch, are you sure about that? I could've sworn you had such a moment...four times." "And that is why marriage is no longer for me, I'll deal with being a best man!" "You guys are vile." Bella said while laughing with Jesse. It's the first time I've seen her smile all day. "Okay, okay the groomsmen. One by one." Elliot went down the aisle making peace signs, Fin's son strike a pose. I wonder if the planner is tired of us yet. "Junior groomsmen and bridesmaids are next." "We're walking side by side?!" "Yep, Bella you're paired with your brother." "Eww, no he's so sweaty." "Bella, it's for less than a minute. Be mature please." I said. "Fine, let's go then. Stop laughing, Jess!" The rest of us bridesmaids and groomsmen walked down the aisle and took our place at the altar. "Okay, it's time for our flower girls! Come on, ladies." "Flowers, flowers, flowers!" Billie, Leia, and Willa threw the flowers so cutely down the aisle. "Last but not least...the bride and the father of the bride." "I'm so nervous and this isn't even the real THING." "Just pretend that you're a model." Leia suggested. "Yeah, like you're in a magazine." "Imagine everyone's in their underpants." The littles giggled. Watching Phoebe walk down the aisle with her father was truly touching. This is shaping up to be a nice wedding. ^^^^^^^^^^ The Goblin Market Restaurant (7:05 PM) "Leia, remember to mind your manners at the table. Okay?" Elliot told her. "I will." She went to go join the rest of the kids and I smiled. "Don't worry, she has her siblings to watch her." "I'm not. I'm just so used to sitting next to her at the table, having her on my lap." "She's getting bigger, babe. That's why we need to get a move on." "Elliot." "Olivia." He gave me a prompt kiss on the cheek. He's really serious about this. I'm not opposed to having another child at all, I just feel like there's this rush, and I didn't have that with my other 3 children. Then again, the circumstances were different... ******************* The Restroom (Bella's Perspective) "You're not fair, you know that?? I did the nice thing, I let you feel your feelings, I let you treat me like shit, I gave you space. But I'm tired of it! I know that, that I'm not that much better when it comes to dealing with my shit but I'm working on it, and I'm telling you more now. Whatever it is, I'm not going to judge you for it, and you know it. And I'll stick by you and I'll help you." "I have to go." Jake hung up. Seriously, he's making me worried. What is going on with him?! "Don't cry, Bella. Don't cry." I fanned my eyes. I cried anyway. I can barely handle my own emotions, how am I supposed to handle someone else's? "We have one last speech from Fin's goddaughter, Bella." I heard from outside. You've got to be kidding me. Right now? "Bella, come on up!" Everyone clapped. They're going to notice I'm not there in 1...2....3- "I think I know where she is, give me a sec." The door opened. "Bella, you have stage fright? You didn't run away at the convention." "Kathleen, I don't feel...good. Can't you just tell them that like...I'm vomiting and I can't do it?" "You don't seem sick to me." "Kathleen, please." I made sure to make it obvious that I was sad now because it was clear that she wasn't getting the memo. "Okay, give me a sec." Why do I always ruin everything with my emotions? I always get upset so quickly. And then I spiral. Should I even be in a relationship if I can't really be there for my boyfriend like I should?
