Storming Sky

THE RECEPTION

Once people had found their way outside, I found my way to Jacob Black.

"Hey beautiful," Jake smiled when he saw me. He was waiting alongside Billy, Sue, and Seth, the only other members of La Push who had braved the vampire wedding.

"Thank you all so much for coming, I know it means a lot to Bella and Edward," I told them.

"Well, I think we're going to go congratulate the lucky couple and leave you two to talk," Seth smiled, punching Jake in the shoulder. Jake laughed and shook his head.

"Shut up," he mumbled. I looked up at him once everyone cleared out.

"What's up?" I asked him, putting my arms around his neck. He shrugged.

"Are you okay?" I asked. I knew that being here would be hard for him, but I never wanted him to be upset.

"I'm fine now that you're here," he smiled, spinning me around.

"Alice is going to kill us if she sees us dance before Bella and Edward," I warned him. I could barely hear the music, but still.

"Let her," Jake grumbled.

"Jake," I warned him.

"I'm sorry," he said. "I'm just...off today."

"I'm sorry for making you come, then," I pulled away from him. He didn't let go, though.

"Hey, don't get upset, it's not your fault," he rubbed my arm. "I'm sorry."

"I just wish I could make this easier for you," I told him. "I know you still love her," I admitted.

"It's not about that," Jake said, running his fingers through my hair. "It's just...never mind."

"What, Jake? You can tell me," I practically begged him.

"If I tell you, I'm going to hurt you," he said. Now, I was afraid. "You don't need to hear it. It's my own problem."

"It's because he's a vampire isn't it?" Realization dawned on me. Of course he wouldn't approve of that.

"Yes, but let me explain!" He begged, grabbing my shoulders before I could walk away. I shook my head.

"He's my brother, and this is his wedding. Bella and Edward are about to have their first dance together as husband and wife whether you like it or not. I know you think he's some sort of monster, but he's my brother, I love him, and he deserves happiness just like anyone else. Whatever else you have to say is irrelevant, because I don't want to hear it," I told him, almost in tears.

"I know," he groaned, "I know, and I've been trying, Danielle. You don't understand!" He yelled. The vampires in the group started to look over. Alice and Jasper started to walk over.

"Quiet down," I warned Jacob. "If you want to leave, leave. If you stay, you need to get over your prejudice towards vampires. You are not going to ruin this wedding, Jacob Black."

Jasper came to stand beside me and Alice grabbed my hand.

"It's time for cake," Alice mentioned, trying to be joyful, but I didn't miss the warning look she shot at Jake.

"Come on, Jake," I held out my other hand. He shook his head.

"I'm sorry, Danielle," he said, walking away. I almost fell over.

"It's okay, sweetie," Alice squeezed my hand. "Let's go." Jasper rubbed my back as we walked away.

"I'm sorry, I just need a minute," I said, releasing my sister's hand and escaping my brother as I walked up to my room, skirting by as many guests as possible. I knew no one would bother me for a little bit, Alice wouldn't let them. She would give me the time I needed.