Short and sweet. Inspired by Gail Carson Levin's Ever, which im currently halfway through.

Today I can be happy. Today the world is mine and I live in heaven.

I have never felt more beautiful, but it is not because of my white dress. The layers waft around me in the breeze through the open window. The fabric is soft and light, perfect for summer, but this is not what I see when I look into my mirror. All I see is my smile, as it engulfs my face and brightens my eyes. Today I am more beautiful than ever because I have never been more happy.

All my dreams are coming true, who could ever ask for more?

I turn away from the mirror and step towards the open window. I can see people rushing around the square, busily preparing. They chat and laugh with each other as they enjoy the fresh summer weather. Anticipation looms as the people ask, 'do you think her beautiful?' and 'could he be more handsome?'. For these people this day means hope, a fresh start, a reason to celebrate in a difficult time. For me it means just the same. Of all the fear I have at taking on my new role, I know that understanding the people will never be a problem. I feel like I am one of them today, just as nervous and just as hopeful.

The day is flying by, but I will it to slow down. I want to cherish every moment, but the sun is getting high, telling me that in just a few hours my life will have changed completely. I never expected this life for myself. Years ago I had accepted my fate, I was resigned to the fact that my life would be unexceptional. But my world was turned upside down when he came into my life and my entire perspective changed. Suddenly the world was full of excitement and wonder, and something as simple as a kiss could send my heart flying. I had never been more frightened and more alive in my life. It was as if I had not lived until I discovered the beauty of his smile.

And the most amazing and dreadful thing of all, was that he loved me back. Id spent my life almost alone and waiting for something, or someone, and now I have him, and today in will make him mine.

I have been standing at the window long enough. I turn around, careful not to step on the train of my dress and head towards the door. Things will never be the same, and that from here there is no turning back. But I don't mind, this is my destiny, and I am finally ready for it.

I kept my promise, short and sweet. iv been out of the fanfiction game for a while but now im on holidays so i wanna gety back into it. this was my warm up, hope you liked it!