Amora was awaken by the sound of knocking on her door, "Wake up its 11:30,I already showered so you can use the bathroom." Malachi said through the door before going back to his room. Amora got up quickly and picked out some clothes to wear before walking to the bathroom. After getting showered and dressed she met up with Malachi downstairs, "I didn't think I would sleep in so late,sorry. Happy birthday by the way." Malachi walked to the door and opened it to let her leave out first, "Thanks and It's ok,we both slept in on accident. I guess being out with friends past 11 isn't a good idea huh,Amora?" He asked her with a grin,she just smiled back at him as they walked to the church. "No it's not,but I guess worrying and staying up past 11 isn't so good either,Malachi." He laughed at her comment as they walked,it made Amora feel good to hear him laugh instead of getting mad like he used to. Then she remembered that because he was turning 16,he was also getting married and it made Amora feel kinda sad. "Are you excited about getting married today?" She asked out of curiosity, "To be completely honest,no. I hardly talk to any girls here,I didn't even talk to many of them before we killed all the adults. Some girls here try to get my attention but I was never interested,I only talk to them if me or Issac need a specific favor to be done." They left the conversation at that and continued walking to the church. Once they arrived everyone was inside,everything was already set up with a few tables with food and a chair set up at the front of the church. A few of the others came up to greet them with Issac, "You arrived just in time,Malachi. Go sit in the chair at the front,we're about to start." Rachel and the other girls led Amora to their seats that were near the front while everyone else also settled down at a seat. Once the room was quiet,Issac began to speak, "Today we celebrate the birth of one of our strongest members,Malachi. We shall celebrate by having a small party here in the church and after a bit of fun,I shall announce who He who walks behind the rows has chosen to be Malachi's bride." 2 of the guys sitting had carried a cake with a few candles and placed it on a small table in front of him. They all sang happy birthday and Malachi blew out his candles. For the next hour,everyone ate,talked,and played a few games in the church. Malachi was actually enjoying the party a lot until Issac walked to the front of the church,everyone went quiet so Issac could speak. "A week before today,He who walks behind the rows told me who he wants Malachi to marry. I will tell Malachi who it is in his ear,then he shall take this bouquet of flowers and present them to his spouse. Amora felt her stomach twist, "Well,time for your only crush to be taken away. At least it isn't a big crush,but it still sucks." Amora thought to herself,Issac leaned over and whispered in Malachi's ear. He looked shocked and turned to Issac, "Do not speak yet Malachi,take the flowers and present them." Malachi grabbed the bouquet of flowers and stood up but didn't move,he stared down at the flowers before walking to his right. He walked to where Amora was sitting and dropped down on one knee presenting the flowers to her while looking down at the floor. Amora sat there with her mouth open while everyone around her was smiling,she took the flowers and stood up with Malachi. "Malachi and Amora shall be married on Friday night,until then there are still some chores to be done. However,I will need some of you to make the bride and groom their clothes for the wedding. Praise God,praise the lord!" Rachel and the girls were excited and took Amora outside with the others while Malachi and Issac stayed behind in the church. "Why am I marrying Amora? Her and I have just barley been getting along and she is a outlander!" Malachi asked Issac while having an unsettling smile on his face rather than his usual calm expression. "Yes Malachi,a outlander you have loved since before she arrived. He who walks behind the rows told me about your dream and Sarah told me about Amora's arrival,did you think I wouldn't know about any of that? You might act like you don't love her but deep down you do,that's why you were out in the cornfield the night she came to Gatlin. You saw her getting attacked in your dream and you went to rescue her. Be prepared for the wedding on Friday,in the meantime you should talk to Amora more and get used to sleeping in the same bed." Malachi blushed at Issacs statement before heading to the doors of the church,but Issac spoke again. "And remember,once you two are officially married,you have a year to try to have children. If you don't you will both be sacrificed to Him,do you understand?" Malachi turned and nodded at Issac before leaving out the church. Mostly everyone had left but Amora was still there with Rachel, "Hello Malachi,I was just talking to Amora about the wedding! I promise you that she will look beautiful in the dress I'm making for her. I'll be on my way now,take care to you both!" Rachel said and walked away. Amora and Malachi stood there awkwardly,they still couldn't believe they were getting married. Malachi cleared his throat, "Do you want to go home and talk?" Amora nodded and they walked in silence in the cornfield,the only thing they could hear was the wind softly blowing against the rows of corn. Once they got to the house they both sat on the porch swing still in silence. "How do you feel about marrying me?" Amora asked him,he didn't know how to word his response fearing that she would get mad if he said something stupid. "I'm not entirely sure,how do you feel?" He asked her, "I feel safe. I've gotten to know you and you aren't as bad from the first day I met you,and I'm still very grateful that you saved my life. You also aren't too bad looking either,dare I say,you look cute." Amora said while smiling up at him,he was surprised to hear her words and he laughed and blushed a little. "Thanks,you aren't so bad either." They swung with the wind and talked for the next hour before remembering they had wedding chores to do.