Disclaimer: Princess Diaries does not belong to me. And I'm not making money off of it.

"Wahoo" Mia yelled as Joseph and Clarisse pulled out of their kiss and turned to face he crowded church. Joseph stood stoically as usual, and Clarisse tried to hold back the smile that was growing on her face. She let out a deep breath and relaxed. Joseph took her hand and looked at her.

"Are you alright?"

"I'm wonderful," she replied and smiled at him.

"Let's go." He starts to lead her back down the aisle of the church, people still cheering. The palace staff being extra loud now that they knew these two wouldn't be pulled apart any longer. Mia and Lilly followed out of the church behind them.

Viscount Mabrey had been hauled away by the royal guard as he chased his nephew from the church. Joseph had the incredible urge to break his nose for all the drama he caused his now wife and granddaughter.

Shades had already called the carriage to the front of the church for the Queen and her new husband. Mia would take the limo back to the palace with Lilly, Charlotte, and the rest of the family.

They stepped out of the church and were greeted by the cheering crowds on the street, waving flags, singing, and all around happy for their Queen. Joseph took his wife's hand and helped her into the carriage, then sat down next to her inside. Two guards mounted the back and soon the carriage was moving, on it's way back to the palace for the reception.

The people that lined the streets started to thin out as they drew farther out of the city and closer to the palace. The couple continued to wave until people stopped lining the roads. Joseph continued to hold her hand. He turned to her and brought his hand up to his mouth, placing a gentle kiss to the back of it. She turned to him, a small smile on her face. Her free hand came up to cup his cheek. His other hand did the same to her. They looked into each others eyes and he pulled her face to his and kissed her, full of the passion and fire he wanted to give her back at the church. Their arms wrapped around each other, pulling each other as close as they could.

They had shared many softer kisses before, but never any like this. Never had they gotten lost in the passion that burned between them. Clarissa had never felt anything like this before. Rupert was never a very romantic person towards her, he could never ignite the passionate fire that Joseph had lit in her. After so long, Clarisse had denied his advances. Occasionally allowing him to kiss her on the hand or cheek, but never more than that.

They broke the kiss, their breathing labored, chests heaving, and adrenaline pumping. Joseph leaned his forehead against hers, their noses touching. "That night when you were looking at the table settings…" Joseph started. Clarissa opened her eyes and focused her gaze on him. "I knew I was setting myself up for disappointment. I knew it would all come down to that conversation. I knew in my heart what you would say and I felt my heart break even before I saw you dancing." Tears had started in her eyes, as well as his. Her eye makeup starting to smear, he wiped a tear off her cheek. "But everything is fine now, we are married, that's all that counts now."

"My heart broke as well." She said, her face buried in his shoulder. "I thought that you didn't want me, and that you finally had enough. I thought that I lost my best friend, and the only man I've ever loved, and that after today, I would never see you again."

"I am so sorry darling, I never meant to harm you. I love you…I always have and I always will. I wouldn't have married you today if I didn't mean it and want to spend the rest of my life with you."

A small smile started to form on her face from the wonderful words he just said.

"I love to see you smile." he stated with a smile of his own. She took his face between her hands and kissed him soundly and deeply.

"I love you." She stated. "And nothing will ever change that…we are finally free to love each other. And I will never let you go ever again." She kissed him again, and snuggled further into his chest. It had been quite a while since she had felt him this way, so close and open to each others love and touch.

Joseph spotted the familiar landscape that surrounded the palace. 'Here my dear." He pulled a hand mirror out of the side pocket in the carriage door. "We are near the palace, and I'm sure the press will be clamoring for a picture. Best we look presentable."

"Thank you" She took the mirror and the hanker chief he offered, easily wiping away the tears and fixing her running mascara and eye liner.

They arrived at the palace, the large gate swung open and they rolled to a stop in front of the steps. Cameras flashing and questions being thrown left and right. Joseph got out first and extended his hand for his new wife to take. She stepped out and paused next to him to pause for a few photos. Soon they started up the stairs into the palace, many reporters trying to follow and shouting questions for the newlyweds. Joseph stood by her side and held her hand tightly as they made their way inside.

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