Tomorrow was the wedding day and Haruhi was going to stay the night to help get ready for the wedding, before she came with Tamaki in tow, and he too would be staying the night. Kana introduced her friends to Haruhi and Tamaki. Tamaki knew English and so he got to know the ladies, he started to act like a host to them all, taking their hands and looking deeply into their eyes, until Haruhi smacked him in the face, that is. They spent the entire day, going over the details of the wedding and rehearsing, they decided a rehearsal dinner wasn't necessary, so they just practiced a few times, the first time, at the point where Kyouya was to 'kiss the bride' he did not. The second time, he gave her a quick peck on the cheek, and then noticed the disapproval in the eyes of Kanas guests. The third, and last, time around, Kyouya took her face into his hands and gently placed a tender kiss on her lips and held there for a moment longer than necessary. They parted and Kana stared shocked at him, for she knew he still wasn't into public displays of affection. When they kissed all the American girls squealed and Kana discreetly advised them not to during the real ceremony.
When the rehearsal was finished, Hikaru and Kaoru arrived with all the dresses and tuxedos. They were excused from the rehearsal to have some more time to put on the finishing touches of the wedding dress. They made everything that was to be worn by the bride, groom, brides' maids, groomsmen, maid of honor, best man, and fathers of the couple. They started on them a year ago and were finally finished, as the maids took them to put the appropriate outfit to the appropriate room, the Hitachiin brothers exclaimed that these were, indeed, their best work ever.
Finally, it was the morning of the wedding and Kana woke to the smell of coffee as her friends burst into her room with her coffee and breakfast, she only managed to eat a few bites of toast. The girls wanted to do her hair and make-up but the twins insisted that they be left with that task, they were professionals after all. After everyone was finished showering, they returned to Kanas dressing room to await their turn getting made-up. It took nearly all morning to finish but when they were finally complete, the twins took a break to take their shower and make sure the other men were up and getting ready, they were in charge of beauty. They even checked on Kyouya and Kanas' fathers. They returned to Kanas' dressing room to do their hair, when complete, they went to the men's rooms to do their hair. And finally, they returned to Kanas' dressing room, one last time, to make sure the dresses fit perfectly and that everything was in place and perfect, they stepped back to admire their work, then moved on to the men to do the same. It was nearing 2 o'clock and everyone was starting to get nervous. Kana was forced to eat something so she ate an apple that was cut into small pieces so as not to ruin her make-up, she was then forced to floss.
"Are you alright Kana?" Haruhi asked as they waited in the line, getting ready to walk down the aisle. Kana looked at Haruhi then; she looked beautiful in the knee-length, pale blue dress. The dress had off shoulder straps that formed a straight line across her shoulders and chest, it was lovely, it also had a white tie wrap around the mid section to form a bow in the back. It was a simple dress and all the brides' maids wore the same, only theirs were longer. They all wore simple, silver jewelry and had their hair in buns with some baby's breath hanging from them, everyone looked like icy princesses.
"I'm fine Haruhi, I'm just a little nervous, but I'm still alright." Haruhi nodded and looked forward again, waiting for the music to start. Kana stared at her bouquet of white roses and hanging ivy and sighed. This is really happening. Who knows what will happen tonight. Oh well, everything happens for a reason.
Suddenly the music started and one by one, the brides' maids took the arms of the men they didn't know and opened the door to walk down the aisle. Kanas' father extended his arm to her and smiled.
"You look beautiful my darling daughter." Was all he said before they started to make their way to her soon-to-be husband. She looked up at him and blinked, widening her eyes at his facial expression; he looked like he just saw a ghost. Kyouya stared at her in complete shock; she looked to beautiful, like a winter queen. She looked to frail and innocent, her skin was like porcelain, he was afraid to breathe on her in the wrong way. Her dress was pure white, with a neckline shaped like a heart and the straps reaching around her neck looked like simple white ribbons, they followed down to criss-cross around her back to go around her waist and back again to make a small bow, the tails of the bow flowing softly behind her as she walked. From the waist the dress clung to her hips and softly started to flow out some, it resembled a mermaid's tail but not quite. It was made of satin and lace, gentle gems accented the skirt of it to make snowflake shapes, she wore a diamond snowflake pendant and her veil, which was held in by a comp with diamond snowflakes on it, was nestled between her bun, which has wisps of curls poking out of it and baby's breath, and flowed all the way down her back and trailed on the ground behind her, had little pearls along the edges and little gems on it in a pattern. The gems also looked like snowflakes. She was indeed the winter queen, and now, she was Kyouyas queen. When she got to the end of the aisle, Kyouya bowed to her father and took her hand, he was beaming confidence and when she looked in his eyes she understood why, he was proud, proud that she was to be his wife; she blushed slightly and looked away.
In front of everybody, and there was plenty of people, including some paparazzi, snapping flashless photo after flashless photo, they said their vows, promising to be together through thick and thin, to love and to hold, until death does them part, and at that moment, everything was true. Kyouya placed the ring on her finger, this time with one more added, and then she placed his simple platinum band on his finger and then Kyouya was told to kiss his bride, he wrapped an arm around Kanas waist and pulled her in close, he lifted her chin and leaned in close and placed a tender kiss on her lips, then instead of parting, she wrapped her arms around his neck and he moved his other arm around her waist and she stood up on her toes to press more firmly into his lips, they heard the cheers from the American girls and the host members, they also heard the sobs from Tamaki as he pronounced how beautiful this was. They finally parted and smiled warmly to each other, then hand in hand, they descended the aisle and out the doors to make their way to the reception room.
While waiting for their guests to join them, they looked out the tall windows and the snow flurry surrounding them, the sun was setting and the twinkle lights were turned on making everything look magically beautiful. Kyouya wrapped an arm around her as she leaned against him. They watched the snow until Kyouya lifted her chin again and placed a gentle kiss, once again, on her soft lips. He parted and looked her in the eyes.
"Thank you." It was as simple as that, he thanked her and she immediately reached for another kiss, it was long and passionate and lasted until the guests all burst into the room and took their seats, Kana and Kyouya moving to the head table with Tamaki and Haruhi. Everyone chatted loudly, laughter could be heard everywhere. After Kana and Kyouya ate half their food they decided to make their rounds, going to every table and thanking everyone for coming, after they were done, they returned to their table to finish eating as Kana and Kyouyas fathers stood to make their joint speech.
"To my lovely daughter and her new husband, I wish you 2 the best in all your life endeavors'. Kana my darling, I never thought I would see the day when you, my baby girl, would be getting married, when Mr. Ootori and I came up with the idea, it nearly broke my heart, I knew you wouldn't like it, but seeing you now," Kyouya took her hand. "And seeing how beautiful you look and how much you actually care for this young man and, believe it or not, how much he cares for you, I see now that it was the right thing to do. I hold much faith in the fact that you will find happiness in this man's arms and will not regret this pairing. I only wish that this was your choice and not mine. But as long as you're happy, I'm happy. I love you Kana." Kana smiled with tears in her eyes at her father and mouthed an I love you too to him. It was Kyouyas fathers' tern to speak.
"My son, you are the youngest and there for had the smallest chance of becoming my heir. When I first announced that you were to wed Kana I promised you half of my companies shares upon my death, I have given it much thought and decided that after you return from your honeymoon, you will have control of half of what was promised you. I don't say this enough, son, but I am extremely proud of you, and your ability to outshine your older brothers, and I have no doubt that you will do me proud with this company, I also have no doubt you will buy your brothers' shares from them to have complete control, "everyone laughed at that, Kyouya smirked and let out a small giggle. "I hope that you are able to be as successful as a husband and father as you are a businessman. I hope you are a better father than I. I hope you are able to find happiness, and peace, and even love in the arms of your bride. And son, I love you." Kyouya looked shocked for a mere second then nodded to his father with a warm smile on his face, both fathers sat down as Tamaki stood up to make his speech.
"Kyouya, you were my first friend here in Japan and are my best friend still. You, more than anyone, know how I have an uncanny ability to smell when someone is right for another from a mile away, and I tell you now, I sense that with you 2. Kana, you will find happiness with this man and Kyouya, you will find peace. I hope you 2 live life to the fullest and never let anything come between you. To Kyouya and Kana!" and he raised his glass, as did everyone else.
Everyone had left; the only people remaining were the ones wearing the Hitachiins' masterpieces, except the fathers. Tamaki sat at the piano, softly playing a lovely song as everyone danced. Haruhi sat next to Tamaki, leaning her head on his shoulder. Kyouya and Kana danced for longer than anyone, one by one everyone started to leave, some of the brides maids left with the boys, both Hikaru and Kaoru left with a girl, while everyone made their way to their own rooms, Tamaki stopped playing and took Haruhi away to their room; Kyouya was right, the week before the wedding, they were announcing their engagement. Kyouya and Kana finally left as the maids moved in to clean up, they went to a wing of the mansion that was designated to them, and it had their master bedroom, 4 guest rooms, a small living room / library, and even a kitchen. The halls were littered with Kyouyas paintings. Once they reached their door Kyouya turned the knob but didn't open it, instead he lifted Kana up and kicked it open and carried her inside with a smile. He set her down on their brand new bed, it was so soft that she sank into it. He leaned over her and kissed her gently before pulling away.
"I don't know about you, but I can't wait to take these clothes off." He stated
"Oh me too." She said and with that, they were off to their separate bathrooms to change. Kyouya just stripped down to his boxers and went to start a fire in the fireplace. Kana, on the other hand, had a white, satin nighty, given to her by her friends, to put on. She slipped it on and had nothing else on. She let her hair down and ran a comb through it. She washed most of the make-up from her face and then stepped out of the room to find Kyouya pouring 2 glasses of champagne for them. He stopped mid-pour as he openly stared at her, this was the first time he had ever seen her so exposed, what she saw before her was no surprise, but she smiled and blushed under his gaze. He handed her a glass and put the bottle down. They clinked the glasses together and sipped them then put them down. Kana was very nervous now as she moved closer to him. He looked at her soft skin and the candle light danced on her delicate features. He couldn't help but reach for her.
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