Hey guys! So, Changes is finished and this is the continuation of the Epilogue, which is basically the Prologue to this story, yeah you get the picture. I will try to update as often as I can. And, I don't really know much about the wedding procedure, so if I get a few things wrong, bear me with haha. Here it is! Will contain spanking in later chapters! Obviously, I don't own anything!
~*~NCIS~*~
Meanwhile, Jen, Gibbs and family prepare for the wedding day, taking place in the first week of June.
**CHAPTER 1**
"Lexi?" Ziva asked softly, knocking on her room door.
Lexi turned from where she was hanging up her dress in her room. It was a spaghetti-strap lavender dress that flowed to her knees and had a satin sash that tied in a loose ribbon at the front. It was a very pretty dress, Lexi had to admit.
"Are you ready?" Ziva inquired, closing the door behind her.
Lexi chuckled slightly. "It isn't my wedding day, Ziva," she replied.
"No, but, it is a life changing day for you, as well as all of us. Tomorrow is the day that Gibbs, your father, marries Jen, who is your soon to be mother," Ziva pointed out.
"She already is my mother," Lexi responded, placing her shoes in front of the dress.
"She will be your legal mother once the wedding and all of the adoption process is finished," Ziva pointed out. Lexi nodded and began cleaning her room.
Ziva observed the look on her little 'sister's face. "Something is bothering you," Ziva remarked.
Lexi shook her head. "Nope," she answered.
Ziva chuckled at her stubbornness. "You do know that I am here if you want to talk, right?" Ziva informed her.
"Uh huh," Lexi responded.
"You are a terrible liar, Lexi. I know whenever something is bothering you. It will feel a lot better if you let it out. You know that whatever is said does not leave this room," Ziva sighed.
Lexi bit her lip and looked away. "I-um... What if..." she stammered.
"What if...?" Ziva repeated expectantly.
"What if she changes her mind?" Lexi asked in a small voice.
"And why in the world would she do that?" Ziva asked incredulously.
"I dunno... but it happens," Lexi whispered, looking down.
Ziva shook her head in slight disapproval. "Now, we both know that that is far from the truth, Lexi. I do not think that Mom is in the mood to get those ridiculous thoughts from your head right now,"
"I thought you said that whatever is said doesn't leave the room," Lexi stated sarcastically, sitting at the edge of her bed with her arms crossed.
Ziva went and sat next to her, stroking her hair gently. "Lexi, you cannot keep bottling up your emotions inside like this. You have many people to talk to, that love you. You know that, right?" Ziva whispered.
Lexi nodded. "Good. Then what is bothering you?" Ziva asked again.
"What if Mom realized that having me as a daughter permanently is too much for her to handle?" Lexi admitted.
"I have never heard such cowcrap in my life," Ziva remarked in irritation.
"...Bullcrap," Lexi corrected.
"Semantics. If Ima did not want to put up with you, why would she even try to put up with all of us, Gibbs especially? She does have me, Kate, Abby, Tony, Tim, along with Kirsten to deal with," Ziva commented.
"I-I've never thought of it that way. I'm sorry," Lexi mumbled.
"I hate to hear such things come out of your mouth, Lexi. I love to see you smile and cheer and joke around in your usual sarcastic way. Even when you are hard to deal with, I love being kept entertained by your antics," Ziva sighed, hugging Lexi close. "And if I find out that you were thinking so foolishly again, you will experience my wrath firsthand,"
Lexi grinned and wrapped her arms around Ziva. "I hear you," Lexi replied.
"Good. I love you, little sister. Now get some sleep, we have a big day tomorrow," Ziva stated, kissing Lexi's cheek.
"Um... Can you sleep in here tonight? I'm sorry if that sounds weird. I'm a 14 year old girl asking her older sister to-"
"Shh, Lexi. Not at all, sis. I do not mind," Ziva assured her, pulling back the quilt on the bed.
Lexi smiled and climbed into the bed, Ziva climbing in next to her. Lexi was immediately comforted with her big sister in the bed next to her... Even if she did snore.
~*~NCIS~*~
0625...
Lexi woke up early the next morning to the hustle and bustle of all of the bridesmaids getting ready.
"Lexi! Wake up, it is time to get ready!" Ziva shook her awake.
Lexi irritably rolled over and flipped the pillow over her head.
"Now, Lexi," Ziva ordered sternly.
Lexi grumbled and pulled the covers over her. Ziva immediately yanked the covers back and placed a hard smack to Lexi's thinly covered backside.
"Agh!" Lexi yelped, jumping up, now wide awake. She angrily turned to face Ziva.
"Up, now. We need to get ready, we must be ready by 0830, and I still need to do your hair and makeup. Shower, wash your hair and then get dressed," Ziva instructed.
Lexi huffed and dragged herself out of bed, then stomping out the door to the bathroom. Ziva shook her head and chuckled at Lexi's behavior.
0652...
"OWW!" Lexi yelped. Ziva slammed the comb that she was using to de-tangle Lexi's curls down onto the counter in frustration.
"Alexia Marie, stay still! I barely did anything!" Ziva snapped.
"I'd hate to know what doing something feels like," Lexi retorted insolently.
"If you do not stop the sarcasm, I will show you what doing something feels like, and I am not talking about your hair," Ziva warned icily. She blow-dryed Lexi's hair and straightened it. Then, Ziva placed Lexi's silky brown hair in a neat, braided chignon that was held with hairpins at the back of her head and a lavender flower placed at the side.
"Now, your hair is finished. Time for your makeup," Ziva announced with a grin. "Ah ah ah! No protests," she remarked, interrupting Lexi's whine.
Lexi sat as still as she could as Ziva applied eyeliner, mascara, concealer and lip gloss.
"Finished! You look so beautiful!" Ziva enthused, tipping Lexi's chin up to look at her.
Abby opened the door at that moment, fully dressed. "Hey, Zi, are you guys-Oh my gosh!" Abby started, then squealed when she noticed Lexi.
"Lexi, you look gorgeous!" Abby complimented. Sarah, who had come from Europe to attend the occasion peeked her head in.
"OMG, Lexi!" Sarah squealed, her hair and dress identical to Lexi's.
"Thank you, Abby, thanks Sarah. I like your hair," Lexi replied with a blush.
"Thanks, Kate did it," Abby answered. Her hair was up in two braided bunches with a curled strand of hair hanging down her face.
"I did what-Lexi! You look so pretty!" Kate walked in at that moment, fully dressed and her hair in the same style as Lexi.
"Oh my gosh! Lex, you are perfect!" Kirsten squealed, jumping up and down as much as she could with heels on, her blonde hair in a matching chignon like the others.
Lexi got up from her seat and bowed slightly. "It was all Ziva," Lexi remarked. "It took forever, though,"
"It would have taken less time if you would have just stayed still," Ziva replied, shaking her head, her hair up identical to Kate's, Kirsten's, and Lexi's.
"Now, we're all ready. Everyone grab their bouquets and let's head out!" Kate announced, clapping her hands.
With that, the bridesmaids were off!
~*~NCIS~*~
"Is this on right? I have no clue how to tie a bow tie," Tony grunted, pulling at his lavender bow tie. All of the groomsmen were in black tuxes with a vest underneath finished with lavender bow ties.
Ducky sighed. "Come here, Anthony. You must loop it this way, you tied it too early," he scolded, adjusting the younger man's bow tie properly.
"Um, Dr. Mallard? I think I'm stuck," Jimmy wheezed.
"Urgh, me too," McGee grunted.
Ducky sighed heavily and shook his head.
~*~NCIS~*~
0751...
"Are you ready?" Ziva asked Jen, who was gazing at herself in the mirror.
"As ready as I've ever been," Jen replied sincerely.
"You look stunning," Ziva complimented. Jen smiled and looked down at her flowing, lacy white wedding dress.
"It was my mother's," Jen answered.
"You'll do fine," Ziva stated with a wink. She started to leave.
"Ziva," Jen called.
Ziva turned around curiously. "Yes?"
"Thank you. You've been a great friend, and daughter," Jen responded with tears in her eyes.
"No, thank you. You have been like a best friend and a mother to me. We are family," Ziva said sincerely. Ducky peeked his head in.
"Jennifer, you look lovely! Are you ready, my dear?" Ducky asked. Jen smiled and nodded. She wrapped her arm around the crook of his elbow and allowed him to lead her out to the altar.
~*~NCIS~*~
Lexi grinned as she saw her parents together at the altar. Her feet were killing her from standing in those high heels. She couldn't wait until the reception. There would be dancing, food, everyone just relaxing... What her parents didn't know was, her and Kirsten would be DJ-ing with music from their own phones, but they'd also play what they called, 'Stone Age Tunes' first. At least then, she'd get out of those horrible shoes...
Lexi snapped out of her thoughts when she heard the minister say, "Dearly Beloveds and Honored Guests: We are gathered here this day in the sight of God and the company assembled to witness the giving and receiving of the marriage vows,"
"Jen, I have been waiting for this day forever. You are my heart and soul, and I will cherish our love for as long as I live. Today is the day that I told you I loved you, the day that I vowed my love to you, and it is the best day of my life," Gibbs stated wholeheartedly.
"Jethro, you give me the strength that I need to get me through each and every day. I want to hold your hand every night, so we don't lose our spark. I take you to be my constant friend, my faithful partner, and my love from this day forward. I love you with every part of me," Jen replied with tears falling from her eyes.
"Do you, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself solely unto her for as long as you both shall live?" the minister asked, turning to Gibbs.
"I do," Gibbs replied.
"Do you, Jennifer Angela Shepard, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or for poorer, keeping yourself solely unto him for as long as you both shall live?" the minister asked, turning to Jen.
Lexi caught Jen's eye as she answered. "I do," Jen responded, grinning at Lexi.
"If there be anyone present who may show just and lawful cause why this couple may not be legally wed, let him speak now or forever hold his peace," the minister addressed everyone. There was a few seconds of silence as everyone looked around.
"Now, the rings?" The minister asked.
"Oh! Yep!" Tony piped. He nudged McGee.
"Tony, I gave them to you," McGee hissed.
Tony's face paled as he quickly dug into his pockets, panic written on his face. Gibbs glared in their direction. "DiNozzo!" he snapped.
"Got 'em!" Tony announced, holding the two rings up. Everyone chuckled. He presented them to Gibbs who smirked slightly. Tony quickly returned standing with the other groomsmen. Jen and Gibbs both placed the rings on each other's fingers.
"By the authority vested in me by the District of Columbia, I now pronounce you man and wife and what God hath joined together, let no man nor woman put asunder," the minister stated, and Jen and Gibbs kissed.
Everyone clapped and cheered. Lexi let out a breath that she didn't even know she was holding and closed her eyes in relief. Now, she had a mother and father again.
~*~NCIS~*~
1157...
"Alright everyone, now is the time to get ready for the reception. Tony, Jimmy, make sure the tables and the chairs are organized properly in the backyard. Ziva, Abby, can you guys help me prepare the food and drinks, and get the salads, ice cream and cake from the fridge and freezer? Good.. Sarah, honey, can you set up the food out on the buffet table? Nice. Tim, can you set up the speakers? Great. And make sure that the girls' playlist isn't too inappropriate. No whining, girls, keep this PG-13. Any questions?" Kate addressed the others once they met at Gibbs' house.
"I have one," Lexi replied, raising her finger.
"Yes, Lexi?" Kate responded.
"May I please take off these shoes?" Lexi winced.
Kate sighed. "If you're uncomfortable, you may. Go put on some flats. No sneakers, Lex," Kate answered firmly, knowing that Lexi would. Lexi put her hands up in surrender.
"I have a question," Tony followed.
"What, Dinozzo?" Kate replied in slight annoyance.
"When did you get so bossy, Katie?" Tony asked with a goofy grin.
Kate glared at him. "I'm not bossy, I'm trying to be the mature older sister here. And I want the reception to be decent,"
Tony chuckled and put his hands up in surrender. "Carry on. But remember that I am the oldest here,"
"Doesn't seem like it sometimes. Now, shall we?" Kate asked Ziva, Sarah, and Abby. They grinned. "We shall!" They replied.
~*~NCIS~*~
Lexi and Kirsten walked around together in the backyard, old school love songs blaring from the speaker. Guests were beginning to pile in.
"Isn't it awesome that your parents are married now?" Kirsten inquired, sipping her cup of Piña Colada.
Lexi smiled at her cousin. "Yeah, it is," Lexi answered sincerely. "Oh my God! EJ!" Lexi squealed, hugging her boyfriend who was flanked by Greg and Luke.
"Luke!" Kirsten followed, hugging Luke. Their puppy love was only recently found out.
"Hey, where's the love?" Greg asked, a fake hurt expression on his face.
"Of course, Greg, how could we forget you," Lexi replied, hugging her friend tightly, Kirsten following suit.
"You guys look spiffy in a suit," Lexi remarked to the three boys.
"I'm sweating buckets," Luke complained. EJ and Greg nodded in agreement.
"Hey guys," Katie and Emily showed up at that moment.
"Thanks for coming, guys," Lexi commented with a smile.
"No problem," they all answered.
"Hey, are you gonna play old people music the whole time?" Greg groaned.
"It's for my parents, and all of the adults here. I wouldn't play Frank Sinatra, The Beatles and other weird artists if not. Don't worry, I'll play some modern music later," Lexi replied with a wink.
Lexi walked over to the food table to get some of Tony's lasagna. "My my my, look how you've grown," a voice sounded behind her. Lexi turned around and grinned.
"Uncle Callen?" Lexi squealed, hugging the man who was a long time friend of Gibbs.
"Hey, don't tell me G gets all the love?" Sam piped behind him.
"How could I forget you, Uncle Sam?" Lexi chuckled, giving him a hug as well.
"Hey, what am I, chopped liver?" Deeks whined.
"Maybe," Lexi giggled, wrapping her arms around him as well. "Where's Aunt Kensi?"
"Right here," Kensi replied, hugging Lexi tightly from behind. Lexi remembered when she had tagged along with Gibbs when he went to California on a case. That was where she met the NCIS:LA team. They were immediately fond of her and her tricks and now, they were shocked at how much she'd grown.
"Well, who is this young lady? Little Lexi? It can't be," Hetty remarked, walking up behind them.
"Yes, it's me," Lexi replied shyly. She was always intimidated by the short, and sort of lethal woman. She knew from experience that it was always the best to stay on her good graces.
"You don't look like the immature young child who started a prank war in my building. And superglued my agents," Hetty commented.
"Those days are behind me, Aunt Hetty," Lexi vowed, putting her hands up. A hand gripped her shoulder.
"Not too far behind you, Lex," Gibbs chuckled. "Thanks for coming," he addressed the LA team. Lexi walked over to her mother, who was talking to her friends' parents.
"There's my little girl," Jen remarked, squeezing her shoulders. It looked like she had also grown tired of the wedding gown and shoes because she had changed into a more comfortable gown with lower heels.
"You look beautiful, Lexi," Katie & Luke's mom remarked.
"I agree," EJ's mother stated.
"What a pretty dress!" Greg's mother commented.
"Thank you, Mrs. Fernandez, Mrs. Palatino, and Mrs. Martin," Lexi answered politely.
"And polite, too! You must be very proud, Jennifer," Mrs. Fernandez stated.
"Yes, I am," Jen replied proudly, grinning at Lexi who blushed.
"I think it's time to dance," Lexi decided. She called her friends over to the speaker that was blaring music and picked out a bunch of dancing tunes, like Mambo No.5, Cupid Shuffle, and the Cha Cha Slide. It was hilarious to see Tony and McGee actually dancing. When the Electric Slide sounded, everyone, even Ducky danced.
Tired from the dancing, Lexi and Kirsten ran up to the speaker and ceased the music. Lexi grabbed the mic.
"Hello, everyone, and welcome the reception of my parents' wedding. So, Kit and I will be DJ-ing tonight. Nothing too inappropriate. No promises, Kate," Lexi remarked. That elicited a laugh from everyone and a glare from Kate.
"Totally kidding. But, I think it's time to stop with the Stone Age Tunes," Lexi chuckled. The crowd laughed again. Lexi pressed something on her phone and 'Love Never Felt So Good' by Michael Jackson played. She'd specifically picked out songs that were appropriate for a wedding, but still exciting enough to dance to.
Kirsten and Lexi had played Drunk in Love by Beyoncé to 'signify her parents' honeymoon', eliciting more laughs and for Jen and Gibbs to turn a bright red.
Lexi had danced with Ziva, Abby and Tony when her favorite song, Talk Dirty by Jason Derulo came on. When the rap part came on, they sighed in relief to hear that it was the clean version. They couldn't help it, Lexi was Lexi.
They danced to other songs by Usher, Maroon 5 and Justin Timberlake and other artists.
Lexi, Kirsten, EJ, Katie, Luke, Greg, and Emily all had a great time dancing to 'Wiggle' by Jason Derulo. The adults were amused at the song choice, but let the teenagers be teenagers, letting them have the dance floor for the song.
"Now, my older brother, Tony wants to dedicate a song to someone," Lexi announced.
Cheers and claps sounded as Tony took the mic. "Thanks, Squirt. Now, I'd like to dedicate this song to my special lady, Ziva David," Tony stated. "Ziva, I love you, and I hope you know that, its not a bad thing to fall in love with me, too,"
Ziva blushed but grinned and blew a kiss to Tony as the song played.
Said all I want from you is to see you tomorrow
And every tomorrow, maybe you'll let me borrow your heart
And is it too much to ask for every Sunday
And while we're at it, throw in every other day to start
I know people make promises all the time
Then they turn right around and break them
When someone cuts your heart open with a knife, now you're bleeding
But I could be that guy to heal it over time
And I won't stop until you believe it
'Cause baby you're worth it
So don't act like it's a bad thing to fall in love with me
'Cause you might muck around and find your dreams come true, with me
Spent all your time and your money just to find out that my love was free
So don't act like it's a bad thing to fall in love with me, me
It's not a bad thing to fall in love with me, me
Tony and Ziva danced together as their song played. Ziva was touched that Tony had dedicated that beautiful song to her. Lexi danced with her friends and they sang the song at the tops of their lungs. When the song ended, everyone clapped as Tony and Ziva shared a passionate kiss.
Lexi returned to the stage. "Alright, PG-13, folks," she remarked, causing the crowd to laugh. "Now, I believe that there were certain people who wanted to sing tonight. Myself included, so sit tight, everyone, the show has just begun!" Lexi announced. More claps as McGee and Abby walked up the stage.
"Hello, everyone, Abby here, and McGee and I will be singing 'Just Give Me a Reason' by P!nk and Nate Ruess," Abby spoke. The song played. (Abby- italics, McGee-bold, Both- bold & italics)
Right from the start
You were a thief
You stole my heart
And I your willing victim
I let you see the parts of me
That weren't all that pretty
And with every touch you fixed them
Now you've been talking in your sleep, oh, oh
Things you never say to me, oh, oh
Tell me that you've had enough
Of our love, our love
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
We're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Everyone clapped to the rhythm as Abby sang in perfect tune. To Lexi and her friends thought that she sounded exactly like P!nk. When McGee took the other mic, Lexi held her breath.
I'm sorry I don't understand
Where all of this is coming from
I thought that we were fine
(Oh, we had everything)
Your head is running wild again
My dear we still have everythin'
And it's all in your mind
(Yeah, but this is happenin')
You've been havin' real bad dreams, oh, oh
You used to lie so close to me, oh, oh
There's nothing more than empty sheets
Between our love, our love
Oh, our love, our love.
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
I never stopped
You're still written in the scars on my heart
You're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Oh, tear ducts and rust
I'll fix it for us
We're collecting dust
But our love's enough
You're holding it in
You're pouring a drink
No nothing is as bad as it seems
We'll come clean!
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
That we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
That we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh, oh, that we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Everyone broke into loud cheers and applause as McGee and Abby finished singing. Their voices were fantastic, Tony was shocked that McGee could sing. The night was filled with surprises, with more to come.
"That was awesome, Abs, McGlee," Kirsten said into the mic. Tony laughed out loud at her 'McNickname'. McGee rolled his eyes at the fact that Tony was rubbing off on the girls.
"Tony and McGee are going to be singing 'Am I Wrong?' by Nico & Vinz," Kirsten announced. Lexi cued the song after McGee and Tony took the mics. (Tony-Bold, McGee-Italics, Both- Bold & Italics)
I wrong for thinking out the box from where I stay?
Am I wrong for saying that I'll choose another way?
I ain't trying to do what everybody else doing
Just cause everybody doing what they all do
If one thing I know, I'll fall but I'll grow
I'm walking down this road of mine, this road that I call home
So am I wrong for thinking that we could be something for real?
Now am I wrong for trying to reach the things that I can't see?
But that's just how I feel, that's just how I feel
That's just how I feel trying to reach the things that I can't see.
Am I tripping for having a vision?
My prediction; I'mma be on the top of the world
Walk and walk and don't look back, always do what you decide
Don't let them control your life, that's just how I feel
Fight for yours and don't let go, don't let them compare you, no
Don't worry, you're not alone, that's just how we feel
So am I wrong
(am I wrong?) for thinking that we could be something for real?
Now am I wrong for trying to reach the things that I can't see?
But that's just how I feel, that's just how I feel
That's just how I feel trying to reach the things that I can't see
If you tell me I'm wrong, wrong
I don't wanna be right, right
If you tell me I'm wrong, wrong
I don't wanna be right
If you tell me I'm wrong, wrong
I don't wanna be right, right
If you tell me I'm wrong, wrong
I don't wanna be right
So am I wrong for thinking that we could be something for real?
Now am I wrong for trying to reach the things that I can't see?
But that's just how I feel, that's just how I feel
That's just how I feel trying to reach the things that I can't see
So am I wrong for thinking that we could be something for real?
Now am I wrong for trying to reach the things that I can't see?
But that's just how I feel, that's just how I feel
That's just how I feel trying to reach the things that I can't see.
The music stopped and everyone applauded the two. Their performance was great, Jen and Gibbs had no idea McGee could sing. But Dinozzo? Tony squeezed McGee's shoulder in silent praise.
Lexi took the stage again. "Now, for the final performance, I will be singing a song that I think that I can relate to. My family knows that I can be a bit hard to deal with..." There was a slight murmur in the crowd.
"Hey! Anyway, I can relate to this song because, let's face it. If I'm annoyed, and my heart can't stop it, I find a way to block it somehow," Lexi said with a grin. Kirsten started the song and Lexi took a deep breath. (Bold- Lexi)
(La la, la la la la la na na na na na,
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na x2)
Hush, don't speak
When you spit your venom, keep it shut I hate it
When you hiss and preach
About your new messiah 'cause your theories catch fire
I can't find your silver lining
I don't mean to judge
But when you read your speech, it's tiring
Enough is enough
I'm covering my ears like a kid
When your words mean nothing, I go la la la
I'm turning up the volume when you speak
'Cause if my heart can't stop it,
I find a way to block it, I go
La la, la la la la la na na na na na
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na,
I find a way to block it, I go
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na [2x]
If our love is running out of time
I won't count the hours, rather be a coward
When our words collide
I'm gonna drown you out before I lose my mind
I can't find your silver lining
I don't mean to judge
But when you read your speech, it's tiring
Enough is enough
I'm covering my ears like a kid
When your words mean nothing, I go la la la
I'm turning up the volume when you speak
'Cause if my heart can't stop it,
I find a way to block it, I go
La la, la la la la la na na na na na
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na,
I find a way to block it, I go
La la, la la la la la na na na na na
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na,
I find a way to block it, oh
La la, la la la la la na na na na na
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na,
I find a way to block it, I go
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na,
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na,
I'm covering my ears like a kid
When your words mean nothing, I go la la la
I'm turning up the volume when you speak
'Cause if my heart can't stop it,
I find a way to block it, I go
I'm covering my ears like a kid
When your words mean nothing, I go la la la
I'm turning up the volume when you speak
'Cause if my heart can't stop it,
I find a way to block it, I go
(La la, la la la la la na na na na na
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na)
When Lexi finished, the applause was deafening. There were a few whistles and cheers as Lexi bowed slightly. "That was for you, Mom and Dad. Love you," Lexi remarked, blowing a kiss in their direction. Gibbs struggled to keep his composure when he heard Lexi call him 'Dad'.
"Now, its time for the slow dances," Lexi said, putting on 'Rude' by Magic!. She felt that the song was fitting for this dance, as it had a nice reggae style rhythm to it and the message was clear and fun.
Ziva danced with Tony, Abby danced with McGee, and Jen danced with Gibbs. Lexi, Sarah, and Kirsten had even danced together. It was fun for Lexi to dance with her older brothers and sisters. Sarah didn't find it embarrassing to dance with her brother either.
Lexi played one last slow song, Stay With Me by Sam Smith set the mood well. EJ walked up to Lexi and held out his hand. Lexi took it, eliciting cheers and 'whoop's and whistles from everyone. Gibbs looked in their direction with irritation, but Jen pulled him to her.
"Leave them, Jethro. They're teenagers," Jen whispered.
Ziva, McGee, Tony, Sarah, and Abby all watched from the sidelines as EJ and Lexi danced to the music, EJ's hands at the small of her back and Lexi's hands at the back of his neck. Both were gazing intently into each other's eyes. Abby, Kate, and Sarah had tears in their eyes at that moment, Tony and McGee weren't too far behind them. Ziva recorded them on her camera for memories. She knew that from the time she'd seen them disappear into the hallway together at Lexi's party, that something was up between the two. She should have put money on it.
When the song ended, they stopped dancing and EJ had the parts (Gibbs' thoughts) to place a kiss on Lexi's cheek, drawing out a loud cheer from the crowd. Gibbs, Tony, and McGee almost fainted at that, and the girls, plus Kirsten, Emily, and Katie all squealed in delight.
The night soon died down after everyone had their share of music, laughs, food and wedding cake. When everyone went home, the family cleaned up the backyard and brought the equipment and speakers inside.
After Lexi had showered and washed the makeup from her face and let down her hair, she smiled as she recalled the events of earlier. She blushed when it dawned on her that she had actually danced and kissed EJ in front of all of her family and friends. But, she was okay with it. Today was the best day of her life.
~*~NCIS~*~
Alright, so, I hope that I didn't bore you all with this ultra-long chapter. I've never written a wedding fic and I don't know much about the process so I hope that I got some of this right! Lots of music, I know. I don't own any of it obviously, haha. If you want, you can listen to the music while reading, that's what I did and it helped me imagine this actually happening! Thanks everyone! Thank you Loverofallthingsmusic! Hope you enjoyed this one!
-Ally :)