Chapter two
Kono sat at the dressing table as her mum curled her hair into loose waves, running her hands through the silky strands creating a delicate bounce. Kono donned natural make up, light because of the Hawaiian heat. She tugged her lip between her teeth repeatedly as nerves filled her belly and swirled around inside.
"Keikei stop biting your lip you'll bruise it" Nani scolded gently.
"Sorry" Kono mumbled as she dug her nails into her bare thighs.
"Why are you so nervous?"
"This is a big thing mum…were you not nervous when you married dad?"
"Of course darling but I was also excited and filled with adrenaline…you seem overly nervous not the I might trip down the aisle nervous…"
"Oh my god what if I trip!"
"Oh baby stop, look at me" Nani instructed as Kono turned on her stool to face her mother.
"You love Adam and he loves you…you sorted everything with regard to them pictures and he has been nothing but honest and open this past week when it came to finalising everything. He is a man in love and I promise you he will be waiting at the end of that aisle with a smile to light up the whole room"
"It's not Adam I'm worried about"
"Then what is it darling…are you having second thoughts?"
"What no!"
"Then talk to me keikei"
Kono sighed and twiddled her fingers before her mother grasped her hands to still them. Kono looked up with watery eyes as she thought about her beloved cousin and her parting words.
"It's Chin…he hit Adam when he thought he had gone back to the yakuza" Kono began.
"Oh god that boy!" Nani sighed as though Chin were ten again.
"I told him if he didn't apologise r couldn't forgive Adam then he shouldn't bother coming to the wedding"
"Oh baby don't cry sweetheart…" Nani begged as she wiped a few tears to avoid running the make-up.
"I can't get married without him here mum…what if he can't apologise or trust Adam and then doesn't come"
"Keikie you're cousin would do anything for you even if that meant swallowing his pride and apologising. I don't doubt he will be here, have you asked Adam if he apologised?"
"No, I didn't tell Adam what happened"
"Keikei"
"I know I know…Chin said he would walk me down the aisle…"
"He will darling I promise you"
"Mum"
"Yeah baby"
"I love you"
"Oh darling I love you to!"
As mother and daughter embraced in a loving hug, Grace and Leilani entered the room with a flustered look.
"What's wrong?" Kono asked in alarm fearing Adam had left her.
"The guys were called to a case…someone's trying to cause a terrorist outbreak!" Leilani informed before realising Grace was present.
"Danno says he will be here but they have to stop it…" Grace said softly her fear for her Daddy and Uncle's evident.
"I need to go help them" Kono declared as she stood hurriedly.
"Keikei!"
"Mum there my team it's our job they should have called me!"
"Kono if they needed you they would have but it's your wedding day"
"I won't be long I just need to see where there at"
"Steve and Danny are down by the beach and Chin's doing tech stuff I think" Leilani offered hoping it would help somehow.
"Okay I'll be back soon" Kono said as she went to leave before halting and turning Grace to face her.
"Danno will be fine sweetie so will Uncle Steve and Uncle Chin" Kono reassured before kissing her temple and running out.
"God why can't my daughter ever be simple" Nani chuckled.
"She's a cop it's her job to be complicated"
"Hmmm well you two need to start getting ready so let's not wait around"
Kono ran from her car towards the beach where Steve and Danny stood with their guns drawn on an unknown man. Kono reached to her side where her gun was holstered and crept behind beach stands and deck chairs hoping the lack of public wouldn't reveal her position. As she got closer she could hear the suspect screaming some mumbo jumbo about how he knew best and what he wanted to do was for the best. Kono resisted the urge to roll her eyes and scanned the area for anyone else who may be a threat. As her eyes gazed around she noticed a blue corvette and a very familiar face. She darted her eyes past before returning and gasping as she realised it was Catharine. Before she could register properly she heard the voice of Steve call for the guy to drop his weapon, Kono looked back to the suspect and saw him raise his gun higher and his finer hover desperately over the trigger. Before he could do anything Kono aimed and fired at him, bringing him to the ground with one clean shot.
"Kono!" Danny cried happily as he ran to her and hugged her tight.
"Hey"
"What are you doing here you're meant to be getting married!" Danny exclaimed.
"I know but Leilani said you were here and it's my job and…"
"Hey breathe Kono" Danny laughed.
"Kono what are you doing…"
"It's her job" Danny answered
"It's also you're job to get married" A female voice said.
Kono smiled brightly as Catharine approached her smile matching Kono's.
"I heard there was a wedding so I thought I better dress up" Catharine grinned.
"Oh Cath…When did you get back?"
"Late last night"
"Did you find…"
"Yes everything is good with the family"
"That's great!"
"Hey hey catch up later you have your wedding to get to!" Danny interrupted.
"Yeah you don't want to be late to your own wedding" Steve smiled.
"I don't want you guys to be late" Kono smiled sadly.
"Hey we won't be, we have to wrap this up though…Chin is working on finding this guy's accomplices then we will be there"
"But it's nearly…"
"Hey I promise I will get them there" Cath grinned.
"What about Chin?" Kono asked softly.
"He will be there to" Danny reassured knowing there was some tension between the cousins.
"Just tell him he better be there" Kono stated.
"We will now go get dressed I hardly think Adam will want his bride dressed in a tank top and shorts."
"Oh Danno!"
Kono stood under the floral gazebo that kept her hidden from Adam and the guests until it was time for her to make the walk down the aisle. She was shaking nervously her palms sweaty and her knee's knocking. She scanned the area searching for her boys but not seeing them. She knew Adam must be thinking the worst but she just couldn't get married without them. Just then the sounds of a helicopter could be heard in the distant and Kono noted the distinct face of Kamekona plastered on the side.
"Thank god" She sighed as she watched the chopper land.
Kono bopped on her feet as she watched Steve and Danny exit the chopper dressed in their best tuxes and bright smiles lighting up their faces. Kono however was biting her lip to keep the tears at bay as she realised Chin wasn't with them. The two men ran to her and kissed each cheek and apologised for being late.
"Chin didn't want to come did he?" Kono asked sadly her eye's filling with unshed tears.
Steve and Danny just frowned and looked behind Kono.
"You really think I'd miss seeing my baby cousin getting married" Chin grinned as he and Cath approached from the car park.
"I told you I'd get them all here" Cath grinned before running off with Steve and Danny to take their places.
"Chin"
"Cuz don't you dare shed a tear" Chin chastised as he quickly hugged her and kissed her nose.
"I thought…"
"Stop…you're one of if not the most important person in my life Kono. I remember holding you in my arms when you were first born and seeing you smile that dimply grin that always got you out of trouble and now you're here all grown up and about to get married. I couldn't be more proud cuz. You're more than a cousin to me you're my little sister and walking you down the aisle is something I would never miss. When you asked me to walk you down the aisle I couldn't have been happier so smile and let's do this" Chin smiled proudly. "Also…I'm sorry for what I did to Adam and I have…sorted thing's with him I promise" Chin added.
Kono smiled knowing Chin hated to admit he was wrong or admit to apologising but she knew he had.
"Cuz I love you"
"I love you to"
Adam stood at the altar shuffling his feet and waiting anxiously for Kono to walk down the aisle and into his arms. He felt more nervous than ever as he looked at the faces of Kono's family and friends. He had invited a few work friends to the evening reception but everyone attending the wedding was people Kono mainly knew. It made Adam nervous seeing them all watching him standing their but at the same time he felt a warm feeling inside him that told him he was going to be accepted into a family for once. When Steve and Danny finally ran down the aisle to stand by his side he felt relief knowing the wedding was about to officially begin. The music began to play and Chin led Kono down the aisle. Adam smiled brightly as he took in Kono's beauty. She wore a strapless white gown that was the perfect combination of princess and surfer girl. It didn't have too many frills to it; instead it was simple and eloquent. Kono's hair hung loosely around her shoulders with a white flower tucked into it, the same one worn by Malia on her wedding day.
Chin stopped Kono just before she reached Adam and turned to stare Adam in the eye while holding Kono's hand tight.
"Look after her, protect her and lover her forever" Chin said softly before placing Kono's hand in Adam's and taking his position with Steve and Danny.
The evening reception was held at Nani and Ke'ano's house. Nani had insisted on a hotel but Kono argued that it wasn't her style and she would rather have something low key. Nani knew that deep down Kono was making it easier for her to get around and she loved her daughter for that.
Kono and Adam mingled with the crowed all evening, Adam getting to meet every family member possible and forgetting all their names instantly.
"I can't believe how big your family is!"
"I know but don't worry it's rare that were all in one place together"
"God because I can't remember half of their names"
Kono giggled at Adam and kissed him quickly earning herself some oooo's and awwww's from younger family members. It was around midnight when most people had left the party and headed home leaving the five-0 team, Kono's grandmother and her parents still around. The team sat at a table with Grace asleep in Steve's lap and Kono snuggled into Adam. Kia Kalakaua Kono's and Chin's grandmother was also sat with them.
"So Chin when are you going to follow in your cousins footsteps and walk this lovely lady down the aisle?" She asked pointing to Leilani.
"Erm gran…"
"Oh Chin she's wonderful don't waste time"
"I…"
"Lost for words their mate" Steve mocked seeing Chin stutter.
"I don't know why you're piping up it's clear you're in love with this stunning women yet I don't see a ring"
"Gran!" Kono snapped with a giggle.
"Oh Keikei I'm messing with them"
"Have you been drinking Gran?" Chin asked.
"It's a wedding Chin Ho"
"You know what you're like on a sherry"
"Excuse me"
"It's like Kono and tequila" Chin chuckled.
"Shut up!"
"Hey Keikei" Kia scolded.
"Hey started it!" Kono quipped.
"I'm just pointing out that you can't drink tequila!"
"I so can!"
"Yeah so how come's you ended up without…"
"Finish that sentence and I will kick you where the sun don't shine"
"Keikei"
"Ergh" Kono grunted childishly.
Chin smirked from his seat as the team tried to contain their laughter.
"This is brilliant!" Danny mocked.
"Have they always been like that" Adam asked as Kono glared at him.
"Yes…they could be so impossibly close but when they argued they could argue"
"We hardly ever argued!" Chin laughed.
"What about the time Kono ignored you for a week because you picked some girl over her" Nani laughed as Ke'ano wheeled her over the table to join the conversation.
"That was…"
"My favourite cousin leaving me for some slut" Kono said with a dramatic fake cry.
"Don't even get me started on some of the stuff you've done keikei" Nani laughed.
"Mum!"
"Ooo do tell" Danny laughed.
"Danno!"
"I'm ready to hear some storied" Adam added.
"Babe!"
Late that night after every story from Kono's past could possibly be dragged up, Adam finally brought her home. He carried her across the threshold in a bridal carry and kicked the door shut before carrying her straight to their bedroom. Before entering the room Adam kissed her lips and asked her.
"I hope you're not too tired"
"Oh did you have something in mind for us to do?" Kono asked cheekily.
"Oh I have something I want to do to you!"
Kono giggled hysterically as Adam carried her into the room where red petals covered the bed. Adam dropped her onto it softly and kissed her passionately. He moved his hands to her back and lifted her up so he could pull the zip down. The white gown pooled at her feet and Adam lay it neatly over a nearby chair before stripping to his boxers and joining Kono on the bed. Adam slipped of his underwear before removing the white lace underwear Kono wore and mapping her body with kisses before making love to her over and over until the early morning.
Okay so this is my dream ending to season 5 a happy ever after story. I'm planning to write more chapters staring what I think season 6 should hold for Adam and Kono. Thank you for reviewing!
