This story is dedicated to my fanfic friend, gabgaws12. A heck of a guy ;) and creative writer. It's short and sweet so I hope you enjoy it.
*Still don't own SL but I wouldn't mind it if I did.*
Breathe. Just breathe. I can feel my heart racing and clasp my hands behind my back as they begin to shake. Before me I see a hundred familiar faces smiling back at me. All waiting for the big moment, the one they've been waiting for the last six years.
Why do I have to be up here for so long? It feels interminable and anxiety is taking hold. What if she changes her mind and says 'no'? What if she realizes how much better she can do than me and doesn't even show up? What if…?
A hand presses down on my shoulder, distracting me. Turning, I see my own face looking at me with a comforting and proud smile. My twin's touch grounds me and wipes away the worries instantly. I return his smile and take another deep breath.
Mom is coming towards me to take her seat next to Dad and Maddie's mom follows, sitting on the other side of the aisle. Both already have silent, happy tears gliding down their cheeks. I send my mom a small wave and she blows me kiss.
It seems like its been eons when the wedding music begins. The large oak doors at the back of the church are flung open and the bridesmaids walk sedately down the aisle towards us. Each wearing flowing sky blue, spaghetti strap dresses with empire waists. Maddie's sisters are the first to come down. London, the matron of honor, follows sending sweet smiles to Cody standing next to me, probably remembering their own wedding a short four months ago.
A grand flourish begins the wedding march and a flash of glistening white is seen at the end of the aisle. With excited whispers, the crowd stands and turns to watch Maddie's entrance. It takes a moment before I can see her fully and, when I do, I swear my heart stops. I know her dress is probably gorgeous and her hair divine but I see none of that. All I see is Maddie's face staring at me. Her luscious pink lips are curved up into a happy smile. An excited blush gently stains her cheeks. What captures my attention though is her eyes. Their crystalline depths overflowing with love. Love for me.
All thoughts and worries scatter from my mind. There is no church, no crowd of on-lookers, not even time exists in this moment. There is only Maddie and I. As her father places her hand in mine, suddenly I'm completely at peace. She's finally going to be mine.
The ceremony is a blur of words and prayers. A question is asked and, looking into those big, blue eyes, I confidently say "I do." The same is asked of Maddie who, looking back into mine, answers just as confidently the same two words. Two little words that steal my breath and fill me with elation. Then I hear the best phrase of the whole ceremony. "You may now kiss the bride."
Forgetting about chaste kisses that are more appropriate for church, I pull her into my arms and dip her back dramatically while laying claim to her lips. She wraps her arms around my neck, pulling me even closer. I deepen the kiss for a moment before setting her upright again and pulling away while the audience cheers. We smile broadly at each other as we turn towards everyone. "May I present Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Martin." Finally.
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