𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 | 𝐉𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐄

𝟏 | 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌 𝐈𝐍

JASPER AND I WERE STILL IN OUR SHARED BEDROOM, SUNLIGHT SPILLING ACROSS THE BED. He trailed soft, teasing kisses down my neck, making me giggle despite myself. I was wrapped in nothing but his oversized shirt and my underwear, and honestly, we'd spent most of the day tangled together it probably wasn't the most productive, but in that moment, I didn't care one bit.

He pulled back just enough to rest his forehead against mine, that slow southern drawl rolling over me.

"We gotta get outta this room, Jas," I said, trying to sound firm.

"Do we now, darlin'?" he murmured, eyes dark with mischief, that lazy grin tugging at his lips. My heart skipped.

I rolled my eyes, chuckling as I swung my legs off the bed. "Yes, Jasper. You need to help with the weddin' stuff, I gotta help Alice with the dress, and we still got last-minute details on the cake..." I rattled off, but he cut me off with a soft laugh, shaking his head.

"I get it, sugar. You're busier than a bee in July. Go on, I'll be down in a minute." He brushed a loose strand of hair behind my ear, that southern charm wrapping around me like a warm hug.

I leaned down and pressed a quick peck to his lips. "Alright, darlin'."

"Delilah..." His voice lingered like honey, soft and slow. I turned back to him.

"You ain't told your folks yet, have ya?" His gaze searched mine, calm but curious.

I put some jeans and a cute shirt on and my shoes

"No," I admitted, my stomach tightening. I hurried downstairs, trying to avoid that conversation. My dad conversation from a few months back replayed in my mind, making me hesitant to bring it up so soon after saying yes to Jasper.

Alice and Bella were waiting at the bottom of the stairs, smiling like they already knew everything.

"Sorry for the wait," I said, grinning. They exchanged a look, mischief sparkling in their eyes.

Bella held up her wedding shoes like a trophy.

"Alright, let's get these shoes on and get outside," I instructed.

Outside, Bella struggled on the porch, trying to break in her shoes.

"You just gotta break 'em in," Alice said calmly.

"I've been at it for three days! Can I just go barefoot?" Bella asked.

"Wrong question, Bells," I teased, ruffling her hair.

"No! Absolutely not," Alice said firmly.

Bella huffed. "It's just... the dress, the shoes... all this... it's a lot sometimes."

We turned to see Jasper and Carlisle hauling benches for the ceremony.

"No, it's exactly enough. Tomorrow's gonna be perfect," Alice said confidently.

Emmett appeared, lugging a long tree trunk. "Where do ya want 'em, boss?" he asked.

"On either side of the aisle," Alice directed.

Rosalie walked past, carrying a thick tree stump. "What aisle?" she asked.

"Does no one have vision?" Alice sighed.

"No one but you, Alice," I muttered, rolling my eyes.

Bella finally kicked off her shoes, sliding her feet into her Converse. She looked up at a window, catching Edward watching his family set up for the wedding.

I noticed Alice hadn't returned yet.

"You—go on home and get plenty of beauty sleep. That's an order, babe," I said to Bella.

"Okay," she said softly.

We hugged, the warmth lingering a moment longer than needed. Bella walked away, leaving her shoes on the porch. I picked them up, smiling as I held them, imagining tomorrow's perfect day.

Then I felt it Jasper's hand sliding around my waist, pulling me back to him.

"You look too pretty today, darlin'. Might just have to steal ya back before the weddin' even starts," he murmured, lips brushing my temple.

I laughed softly, resting my head against his chest. "You better behave, Jas, or I'll make you help with all the last-minute stuff too."

"Ah, but sugar, helpin' you? That's the best work I ever done," he whispered, nuzzling my hair.

And just like that, the chaos outside melted away, leaving only us.