This whole chapter is in Juliet's perspective.
Italics are flashbacks.
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Juliet
It was now time for the reception and James and I were as happy as ever. My eyes were sparkling, and I was beaming from the sheer joy of being married to my one true love.
The reception was also held outside, just like the wedding was, with tables scattered along the beach and a makeshift dance floor in the middle of them.
Everyone was just settling down in their seats and me and James were still in awe over finally being married. As we took a seat at our table, Horace stood up, "The maid of honor would like to give a speech" he told everyone, as Amy stood up and began speaking, "I just wanted to congratulate James and Juliet. I'm so happy for them. They've found something that everyone looks for but only some people can ever actually find--true love."
James and I looked at each other and smiled as Amy continued on "I've seen their relationship florish from when the first got here until now. And I hope they continue to have a wonderful life together."
As Amy finished and took a seat, everyone shifted their gaze from her to James and I.
"Listen up everybody. Me and Juliet got an important announcement to make." James said, as he wrapped his arm around my side.
I cleared my throat and then announced, "First of all, thank you all for coming, and thank you Amy for that wonderful speach....We just wanted to tell all of you that..." I swallowed and couldn't shake the grin that was plastered on my face, "James and I--we're going to have a baby."
I looked around at our guests who were all smiling, and were, evidentily, very happy for us.
Me and James looked at each other and smiled once again, relieved that everyone accepted the fact that there would be another child on the island.
A while passed, and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, when it was finally time for our first dance as a married couple. I grabbed James' hand and happily led him towards the dance floor.
When the music started to play, James held me in his arms, and said softly, "Never thought I'd be this happy dancin' with ya..."
I smiled, and thought back to the first time we danced, when he said those exact words.
James and I had been living with Dharma for a short while, when one day Amy decided to host a party for the entire town.
Horace, Amy, James, and I were all seated at the same table and were enjoying our meal, listening to music, and chit-chatting, when out of the blue Horace turned towards James and said, "Why don't you and Juliet go dance?"
I expected James to object, but instead he turned to face me and raised his eyebrows. Before he could ask anything I shook my head and stated, "No. I don't dance."
"Why?" James asked, "Don't know how?"
"Of course I know how."
"I'm not too sure if I believe ya" he replied with a smirk.
I rolled my eyes, "Fine, then I guess I'll have to show you."
I got up from my chair and walked over to the dance floor with James following closely behind me. I figured dancing with him wouldn't be too bad, expecially since the song that was playing was very fast-paced. But as soon as we set foot on the floor the music changed to a slow, love song.
I instantly turned to get a look at who was operating the music, and sure enough, it was Phil. He looked up and smiled at me, then looked back at Horace who gave him a thumbs up.
James must of saw this as well, since he said, "Looks like someone's tryin' to set us up."
I nodded and he asked, "You still wanna dance?"
"Sure. I mean--since we're already up here, we might as well let Horace and Amy get what they want."
He agreed, and as he put his hand on my hip my heartbeat unexpectantly quickened. We started to sway back and forth and I couldn't help but feel something for him. Something different then I normally felt, something nicer, something better. After a few moments he pulled me closer, which caught me off-guard.
"I can't believe they want us to be a couple" I said to fill the silence. I knew if I didn't say something, then my thoughts would travel to a place where I didn't want them to go. A place where I thought of James as more than a friend, and I couldn't let that happen. I couldn't let myself get hurt again.
"Would that be so bad?" he asked, once again suprising me.
I swallowed, was he really asking me this? More importantly, was I really about to tell him that it wouldn't be, that it would actually be pretty great?
I was about to answer him, when to my relief, he said, "Sorry, shouldn't of asked ya that...I just never thought I'd be this happy dancin' with ya."
I smiled, partially because I didn't have to respond to his question, and part because I was so glad we were on the same page, "I know, I feel the same way"
As our first dance came to an end, James kissed me softly on the lips and said, "I love you, you know that?"
"Of course I do" I grinned, "And I love you back."
James gave me another quick kiss on my forehead and then we walked over to see Jack, Kate, Miles, and Hurley who were seated at a table together.
"Congratulations on the wedding--and the baby." Jack started as soon as we approached them.
I smiled and thanked him, when Kate said, "The ceremony was beautiful."
"And the cake looks delicious" Hurley stated, pointing in the direction of it, "So...when are we gonna cut it?"
James stiffled a laugh and I knew what he was thinking. It figures Hurley's the one who asks about the food. But James shook it off and replied, "Now seems like as good a time as any, right Jules?"
I nodded and James dragged me over towards the table the cake was on. Hurley was right, it did look delicious. It was chocolate, three layers, with strawberries on top and vanilla icing.
I looked at the dessert, then at James who was standing next to me, "Remember what we talked about the other day? About how you'll feed me the cake like the gentleman I know you are?"
He pretended to think for a moment, and then shook his head, "Nope, don't recall."
I was about to respond, but Horace announced that we were about to cut the dessert, and everyone immediatly looked up at us to watch.
One of the caterers then handed us a knife, and we both carefully cut out a sliver of cake. As soon as it was cut, James immediatly picked up the piece.
"Don't you dare" I warned, already knowing what he was about to do.
He smirked in return, and I protested, "James, don't do it--"
But before I knew it, he had already smushed the cake in my face, and gotten it everywhere.
"James!" I squealed, "I told you not to do that!"
"So what're you gonna do 'bout it, blondie?"
I took a second to wipe the frosting off of my face, then grabbed another piece of cake and did the same to him. He laughed, "Knew that was comin'. Come on now, give me a kiss."
"No way" I smiled, "Not until we get you cleaned up."
He ignored my comment, and leaned in to kiss me anyway, frosting and all.
"Mmm..." I said as I licked my lips, "This cake is delicious." ...........
Later on, when it was time to toss the bouquet, all of the ladies lined up behind me. I thought it was a silly ritual to do, but all the women there seemed too excited for me to do otherwise.
I threw the flowers, then quickly turned around to see who caught them. To my suprise, Kate was the one who was proudly holding them up. She instantly smiled and turned to look at Jack, who was smiling as well. I could tell by their faces that they really did hope that they'd get married next.
I was enjoying watching Kate's reaction when, all of a sudden, I heard a voice behind me, "Nice arm. Those flowers went far."
"Thanks" I laughed, as I turned to see James standing there, "Today's been great, hasn't it? I don't know if I'll ever be as happy as I am right now."
James looked me in the eyes, and said matter-of-factly, "Yes you will."
I tilted me head, and James put his hand on my stomach, "When she's born."
"She?" I asked, "You think it'll be a girl?"
"Yeah. A beautiful, successful, fearless girl. Just like her mother."
"Really?" I smiled, "Cause I think it will be a boy."
James raised his eyebrows and I went on, "A stubborn, strong, extremely handsome boy, just like his father."
"Well..."James replied, "I guess we'll just have to wait an' see..."
Authors Note: I was going to make this more exciting, but after the James/Juliet drama in the finale, I just wanted some fluff.
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