A/N Hi again! I'd like to thank jbjp90 and L.T. Freak for reviewing the last chapter...This one is quite fluffy and may not entirely go along with the tone of the story but I really couldn't help myself :0) Fluff is so fun to write...I do hope that you enjoy it! Thanks goes out to H6p8gv as always for his help... And as always I own nothing that you recognize.....

4.

Wedding

I felt a pair of arms around my waist and a kiss on my neck when I arrived home with Michelle that afternoon after the baby shower. A giggle escaped my lips as I turned and looked at Link.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him. "Miss me?"

"Always," he answered with his heart warming smile.

My stomach was touching his and I felt the familiar bubbles. Link pulled back with a confused expression. "What was that?" he asked.

I smiled. "The baby just kicked."

His eyes lit up in recognition. He wasn't saying anything so I took his hand and placed it on my stomach. A couple minutes later the baby kicked again. A quiet "wow" came from Link's mouth. It was so faint I almost didn't hear it. We were interrupted by Beth and Adam so we bent down and petted them.

Before I knew it the day before the wedding had arrived. All of the last minute fittings and wedding details had been taken care of. Penny, Amber, Noreen, Doreen, Inez and I were going to spend the night at Amber's house. We were going to paint each others nails and just have a good time.

"Do you have to go? I wish you wouldn't," Link said as he watched me pack a few items in a small suitcase.

I grinned at his forlorn expression. "I know and I don't want to either but it's a tradition for the bride and groom to spend the night before their wedding apart."

"But after the wedding we will be together for the rest of our lives," I added.

He smiled as he wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me close for a kiss. "I like the sound of that."

I rested my head on his chest. "I do too."

He carried my suitcase downstairs for me when it was almost time for Penny and Amber to pick me up.

"What are you and the guys going to do tonight?"

A knock at the door prevented him from answering. Beth and Adam ran to it along with Michelle. She opened it and allowed Penny and Amber to walk in. They were first greeted by the dogs.

"Hi Mrs. Larkin," they both said.

"Hi girls, I hope you have fun tonight."

"We will," Amber said.

Penny looked at me. "Ready Trace?"

I nodded. Link walked with us to the car and placed my suitcase in the trunk. I went to brush my lips against his but he ran his tongue along my bottom lip. I instantly parted my lips and his tongue slipped into my mouth. Amber coughed and we parted. My cheeks crimsoned a bit. Link grinned. He then bent over and placed a kiss on my stomach. The baby kicked.

"See you both tomorrow," he told me.

"I'll be the one in the white dress."

"And I'll be the guy in the tuxedo at the altar; the one next to the priest with the biggest smile on his face."

He opened the car door for me and I brushed my lips against his again before sitting in the seat.

"Love you Tracy, have fun," he said before closing the door.

I rolled down the window and smiled. "I love you too, have fun with the guys."

Penny grinned after we were around the corner. "You two are so cute together."

I smiled and nodded. "I can't wait till tomorrow."

Amber laughed. "We can tell."

The others arrived shortly after we got to the house and we set upon doing manicures and pedicures.

"I can't believe you're getting married tomorrow," Noreen said.

Doreen nodded agreeing with her sister. "We are all still so young."

"I have dreamed of marrying Link since the first day I saw him on the show but I never thought I'd still be in high school when we got married and expecting a baby." I placed my hand on my stomach at the last part of the sentence.

The rest of the night went by quickly and soon it was the morning of my wedding.

I awoke early and sat up smiling. In a few short hours I was to become Mrs. Link Larkin and I couldn't help but feel anxious. I went downstairs and found Amber and Penny in the kitchen. Amber was in front of the stove while Penny was pouring some orange juice into a cup. It smelled like French toast and sausages. They both smiled upon noticing me.

"Morning Trace," Penny said. She grabbed another cup and started pouring some orange juice in it.

Amber had a spatula in her hand. "Morning Tracy, want some breakfast?"

I nodded. "Morning, it smells delicious."

I sat down at the table. Penny and Amber soon joined me. They each had a plate of food and glass of orange juice in front of them. The other girls sauntered down as we ate and soon everyone was having breakfast at the table.

"So all of our dresses are upstairs and we'll all help each other with hair and makeup," Amber stated.

There was a consensus of "alrights" around the table.

"And I talked to Seaweed this morning and the guys will have Link at the church already by the time we get there," Penny added.

"Did Seaweed say how Link was doing?" I asked.

Penny smiled. "He said that Link's just anxious to see you."

The phone rang and Inez picked it up. "Trace, its Link," she said holding it out to me.

"Isn't that not allowed?" Doreen asked referring to me and Link talking before the wedding.

"They are just talking over the phone. They can't see each other," Noreen answered.

I ignored them and stood. I quickly made my way to Inez, taking the phone and pressing it to my ear. "Hi."

"Good morning lil darlin," Link said.

"How are you?" I asked.

"Anxious to see my baby doll," he answered.

"Soon Link."

I could hear him smile. "I'll be waiting."

"How are you?" he asked.

"Excited that I'm going to be Mrs. Link Larkin and that my parents will be at the church. I doubted that they would."

"I like the sound of Mrs. Link Larkin and I always knew that they would be Trace."

I smiled. "I love you Link."

"Love you too Trace."

I hung up and was greeted by "awws" from my friends. After everyone finished we all went upstairs to get ready for the ceremony. Father Bryan was going to marry us. He was a bit reluctant at first since we were still so young but he was happy that we decided to make things official knowing that we were expecting a baby.

Penny helped with my hair, sweeping the sides back with a clip. Noreen helped with my makeup. After we all were properly dressed we headed to the church. Penny and I went with Amber. The others went in Noreen's car. The church had white flowers hanging on the railings as we pulled up.

We met my parents, Mandy and Link's inside the doors.

"We just wanted to see you before the wedding and wish you luck, Michelle said hugging me.

"Good luck," Chris added before taking Michelle's hand and walking inside to sit. I was far enough away from the doors that I couldn't see inside. I wanted it that way so I wouldn't accidentally catch a glimpse of Link before I was to walk down the aisle.

My mom hugged me next. "Oh my baby is getting married!"

I smiled as I patted her back. "Its just marriage Ma, it's not like I'm moving overseas or anything."

My father walked over and put his hand on her shoulder. "Come on Hon you should go inside so the ceremony can start.

She moved back and smiled. "I'm so glad I'm here to see this."

I smiled back. "Me too Ma."

She made her way to the doors and disappeared behind them.

"You look beautiful Tracy," Mandy said. It was the first time we had seen each other since she stayed at home the night before.

"Thanks Mands, so do you."

She twirled in her dress. She had her hair in a bun along with the others in my wedding party. She held a basketful of flower petals since she was also acting as the flower girl. We lined up with Mandy in front. Penny stood in front of me. Next were Amber, Inez, Noreen and Doreen. We all grabbed our bouquets of red and white roses. They symbolized unity and love and I thought that described my relationship with Link well.

My father stood beside me and offered me his arm. Music started to play and the doors opened for Mandy to start through. Doreen, Noreen and the others soon followed. Soon it was time to make my entrance. Michelle and Chris had brought Adam with them. He was going to walk down the aisle with Inez as the ring bearer.

My dad smiled down at me. "Ready sweetie?"

I nodded and he kissed the top of my head. The organist began playing "The Wedding March" and we started down the aisle. Everyone was watching me and my father as we made our way to the altar. I glanced towards our destination and saw Link smiling at me. He was handsome in a black tuxedo. A red rose was pinned to his jacket lapel. The groomsmen had on similar attire and roses.

Soon we stood before him. My father placed my hand in Links and clasped his shoulder.

"Take care of her son."

"I will," Link answered without any hesitation.

My father then went to sit besides my mom.

"You look beautiful," Link whispered to me.

I smiled. "You look rather dashing yourself."

He smiled and gave me his famous wink. I handed my bouquet to Penny so I could give both my hands to Link.

Father Bryan looked at us. He was wearing his usual black shirt, pants and white collar.

"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony."

The next few words Father Bryan said escaped my notice. My eyes were trained on Link's and my hands were in his; that was all that mattered in that moment.

I was jolted back to everything around me when our priest said "Do you Lincoln Christopher take Tracy Edna to be your lawfully wedded wife; to have and to hold; in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?"

Link smiled at me He took my hands and placed them on my stomach along with his. "I most certainly do."

"And do you Tracy Edna take Lincoln Christopher to be your lawfully wedded husband; to have and to hold; in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?"

I squeezed his hand and smiled as the baby kicked under our joined hands. "I do."

"May I have the rings?" Father Bryan asked.

Seaweed took the rings from Adam's collar and handed them to Father Bryan. He performed a quick blessing and handed mine to Link.

"Now repeat after me. With this ring I thee wed."

Link placed the gold band on my left ring finger. "With this ring I thee wed."

Father Bryan handed me Link's ring. "Now repeat after me. With this ring I thee wed."

I placed the plain gold band on his left ring finger. "With this ring I thee wed."

"Now with the power invested in me I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Link pushed back my veil before pulling me close and capturing my lips. I ran my tongue along his lower lip and he opened his mouth slightly, allowing my tongue to slip in. We kissed for another minute before turning to our family and friends. They were all clapping. My mom and Michelle had tears in their eyes.

"I give you Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Larkin," Father Bryan said.

I took my bouquet from Penny and grabbed Links proffered arm and we walked down the aisle together. Penny, Seaweed, Corny, Amber, Fender, Inez, Mikie, Noreen, Brad and Doreen and Mandy followed.

Penny came up and hugged us once we got out the door. Mandy was next. The others followed.

"Okay we should probably all head to the reception. The photographer wants to take photos before we eat," Amber announced.

I chuckled as all the guys, including Link, groaned at the prospect of standing for pictures. I kissed him and he immediately smiled down at me.

"Mom and dad will take Adam home before joining us for dinner. They thought it best since there's no place for him really at the reception," Mandy said. Link and I both nodded at her.

We made our way out to the awaiting car. Link wanted to drive his car to the hotel. Our reception was going to be in the hotel's main ballroom.

When we pulled into a parking space at the hotel I noticed Link turn towards me. I cupped his cheek and his arm snaked around to the back of my neck. Our lips met in a searing kiss. It was deepened when Link pulled me closer so I was practically in his lap. My hands moved to his hair and his to my upper back. I pulled back taking deep breaths. Link was doing the same. I giggled upon looking at his face.

He raised his eyebrow. "What's so funny?"

"Your lips are swollen."

He grinned. "So are yours lil darlin."

I took out a handkerchief and started brushing it against his skin. "Yeah but you have lipstick all over your face too."

I heard a knock behind me and saw Penny and Seaweed through the window.

"Hey, you crazy lovebirds its time for pictures and your reception," Seaweed told us.

"You two can resume what you were doing later," Penny added.

I shook my head and grinned. Link groaned. He shifted his body and got out. I heard my door open and noticed him standing there with his hand extended towards me. I took Link's hand as he helped me out. Together with our friends we headed to the gardens in the back of the hotel where our pictures were to be taken. After about the tenth one I growled. It was getting to a point where I needed to use the bathroom and eat something. Link tenderly rubbed my shoulders to calm me down. When the last picture was taken I rushed inside to the bathroom. When I came out Link was waiting.

"Feel better Trace?"

"I will once we eat."

He chuckled. "Let's go then. I can't have my baby doll wasting away."

I gave him a chaste kiss and took his hand. He led us to the ballroom where we found Penny and Seaweed waiting for us. They were going to open the doors for our introduction. Our other guests had already arrived and been seated while we were outside.

Once inside we made our way to the head table, where we were sitting with the rest of our wedding party. All of the tables had white tablecloths and a small vase of red roses in the middle of them. Not long after we sat servers came out with our dinners. We had decided on burgers with fries or meatloaf and mashed potatoes as meals. I received both due to my ever present hunger.

I looked up when Seaweed cleared his throat. He was standing with a microphone. "It's time for the best man to say embarrassing things about the newlyweds…" he looked at us and smiled. "Just kidding."

"Really though you will never meet anyone sweeter than Tracy well except for Penny." he flashed Penny a smile "She sees the world for what it can be and doesn't take no for an answer. And as for Link, he is such an attentive gentleman I can see what attracted Tracy to him, or was it the smile and wink of his?" he said looking at me and winking. I giggled. Link was laughing besides me.

"Link is really a great guy and I am lucky for his friendship as well as Tracy's. I am glad that these two kind hearted souls found each other and I really do wish them luck in their marriage."

Link hugged him and I stood and engulfing Seaweed in a tight hug. "Thank you Seaweed. We love you too you know?"

He smiled again. "I know Trace."

I sat down with Link right beside me again. Penny stood and took the microphone from Seaweed. She told him that she loved him before turning to Link and me.

"Trace, we have known each other since we were five years old. You are my best friend, well aside from Seaweed," she said flashing him a smile. "And I remember reading the stories where young maidens would meet their prince charming. I am so glad that you finally found your prince and he's everything that you had wished for. Link I know I haven't known you as long as Tracy but I have come to adore you like a brother as Tracy is the sister I've always wanted. I only wish the best for you both and the little one that has yet to come into this world."

She leaned down and hugged both Link and me.

I wiped a few tears. "That was beautiful Pen. Thank you."

"We feel the same about you," Link added.

We were given a small toast and it was time for my first dance with Link as husband and wife. "Husband" I still didn't believe that he was my spouse. It was going to take some getting used to but luckily I had a lifetime for that. Having my mom here was also amazing. I never thought that she'd ever forgive me after she acted so harshly but here she was crying into my fathers shoulder at the speeches our friends gave.

I took Links hand as he led me to the dance floor. His arms encircled my waist as my wrapped around his neck. Soft music began to play as we swayed back and forth, keeping time with the song. Link leaned down and captured my lips. It took me only a moment to respond, using my conveniently placed hands to pull him closer. We were gasping for air when we parted. Resting my head on his chest we alternated from resting our heads next to each other to kissing as we danced.

Next I danced with my father and Link danced with Michelle.

"I don't think I have ever seen you happier," he told me as we moved to the music.

I smiled. "I am happy daddy."

"I am so glad that you and your mom overcame your differences. She is actually looking forward to having a grandchild. She just never thought that it would be so soon."

"It was a surprise to me too," I said honestly.

After a couple more dances it was time for cake. Link's hand covered mine as we cut into the three tiered chocolate cake. I ended up having two pieces.

There was more dancing and soon it was time to throw the bouquet. Amber caught it and stole a glance at Corny who gave her a quick smile. I knew the day she turned eighteen he would ask her out. I could see it in his eyes and the way that he looked at her. Brad caught the garter and pictures were taken of Amber sitting on his lap. She looked highly uncomfortable while he enjoyed it.

I took Links hand and was about to lead him to another dance when I felt a hand on my shoulder. Turning I saw Amber and Corny.

"Are you two having a good time?" I asked them.

"Yes," they both said.

"We wanted to catch you guys before tonight ended. We, I mean the whole wedding party got together and got you the honeymoon suite in this hotel for two nights," Corny said handing Link the room key. He put it in his pant pocket.

"Thank you but what about clothes?" I asked.

Amber sent me a "do you really think you'll spend any time in the next two days wearing clothes" look. "Penny and I raided your closet Trace while Seaweed and Brad went to Link's. Your suitcases are already in your hotel room."

"That was awfully nice of them," Link told me.

"Yeah, much better than your idea of finding a decent room somewhere," I said poking him in the ribs.

He smiled. "Come on baby doll lets dance some more then we'll head up to our suite."

I kissed him. "I like the sound of that."

TBC.....