Would you know my name?
Chapter 10: Hold Me
Disclaimer: I own nothing
Note: Had to copy my sort of staple intro from ff, you'll see why in a second.
So I apologize for taking super long in posting this, there is a rather lengthy story, but basically I ended up having to wipe my computer due to BSODs, which are mostly under control now. Also I had like half of this and the next chapter all typed up… so epic bummer there. Anyways I just want to thank everyone for continuing to put up with my shenanigans.
Now, before I get started with this chapter I feel obligated to give a little warning, and possible spoiler. Basically, if this all goes according to plan and I actually manage to accomplish what I want to, you may need to get some tissues ready for the crimson bodily fluid which should hopefully be gushing out of your nose. In a good way. Is that even possible? Well if it wasn't before we sure will try to make it now. Let's go!
But seriously, here you go the stuff you've been waiting for.
Pure white snowflakes fell down upon the small countryside church. The way the light breeze caused them to dance in the air and the soft white sheet of clouds hanging over head gave no hint of the anxieties that were growing within the church. To most of the countryside today was simply the first day of winter that the clouds had lent their soft and cool covering to the ground. But to the small, close nit group of visitors from the nearby city today was a day they would always remember. And to two individuals within the group it was a day that marked the start of the greatest journey of their lives.
Otonashi stood between his best friend, Hideki, and his girlfriend, Kanade. Hideki rocked back and forth on his heels in his nervous anticipation. For what was probably the hundredth time that morning Otonashi placed his hand on his friend's shoulder, keeping him steady before once again giving the only comfort he could think of, "Hideki, just relax."
Steadied by the familiar hand on his shoulder Hideki took a few deep breaths and stopped the nervous habit that he didn't realize he had started again. He wondered what the hold up in the entrance to the church could be. As he continued to stare blankly at the start of the aisle that divided the church pews he heard something that caused his heart to skip a beat, or maybe two.
The first few notes of the familiar music piece reverberated from the piano at the end of the pews through the rest of the church. If Hideki had bothered to look he would have noticed Matsushita holding TK down in his seat to keep him from expressing his joy for the occasion in his usual manner. But Hideki's attention was focused hole-heartedly on the church entrance.
As time seemed to slow the first flickering of a white dress and a light footstep could be seen rounding the corner from the church entrance onto the center aisle. Gradually the woman who held the attention of every being in the church flowed fully onto the center aisle, accompanied by her caretaker who gently supported her.
With every soft step from the small woman dressed in white a sense of happiness and warmth washed over those sitting in the pews. Outside the sun broke through a cloud to splash the walls of the church with a gradual addition of light. And under the thin cloth which hid the woman's young face a smile grew among tears of joy as her walk ended at the stairs to the altar. From there her father lifted her over the stairs and sat her in the chair which had been prepared for her by her maid of honor. Unable to form words she simply nodded in thanks. Before her knelt the happiest man in the world, who reached for her hands which she offered to him.
Satisfied with the processions thus far the Minister of the church began his lengthy ceremonial speech, "We are here today in the presence of family and friends to share with Bride and Groom the most important moment in their lives. We do this as the legal requirement to be married but this ceremony does not alter the love required to be husband and wife. Without the love between these two people we would not be here today.
What is marriage? It has been said that marriage is that relationship between man and woman in which the independence is equal, the dependence mutual and the obligation reciprocal. Yui Nyazuki and Hideki Hinata you are now to bring together the best parts of your individuality, uniting spirit, talent and experience to create something better than either of you alone can offer. You must, and I'm sure will, work hard to maintain this union.
By this ceremony you will become husband and wife, but the soul of your marriage depends on the constant renewal of the choices and promises out of love for one another you make today.
Life together will sometimes be playful and effortless, sometimes frustrating and difficult. Each day your relationship will strengthen if you choose to continue to love and honor one another…
Small shimmering pools formed in Yui's eyes from the shear multitude of emotions racing through her. Scared, because she was about to thrust herself into something that was almost completely foreign to her. Anxious, exited to experience whatever happens next. But most of all, happy, that she had finally obtained her biggest dream.
…Love is something beyond the excitement of romance and being in love. It is a committed, thoughtful decision. Love is nurturing. Love is listening. Love is caring about your partner. Love lightens burdens because you divide them. Love intensifies joys because you share them…
Hideki gave Yui a reassuring smile, squeezing her hands slightly. Hideki couldn't see clearly, but knew Yui was smiling back at him. They had done it, together they had helped each other obtain their shared dream.
If you truly love you will always be loyal to one another. No matter what the cost always believe in one another, always expect the best of one another and above all else, always support one another in everyday living."
Yui and Hideki felt themselves tensing slightly in joyous anticipation for the Minister's next words.
"Do you, Hideki Hinata, take Yui Nyazuki, to be your beloved wife, to have and to hold, to honor and treasure, to be by each other's side in sorrow and in joy, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish always. Do you promise this from your heart, for all the days of your life?"
Another surge of emotions soared through Hideki as he answered the question, and felt himself find some peace in doing so. "I do."
"And do you, Yui Nyazuki, take Hideki Hinata, to be your beloved husband, to have and to hold, to honor and treasure, to be by each other's side in sorrow and in joy, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish always. Do you promise this from your heart, for all the days of your life?"
Breathing out the breath she hadn't noticed that she had been holding in Yui quickly answered, surprising herself for a moment with how loud she had said, "I DO!"
"Then I now announce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Moving forward Hideki lifted the veil from Yui's face, continuing the motion to cup the back of her head in his hand. She stretched her neck out as he did, and their lips brushed together. The slight moistness of her lips, the way they trembled slightly when they met his, the soft breaths that came from them, Hideki couldn't help but feel like he had been missing out all this time. Remembering they were in front of all their friends and family Hideki and Yui quickly ended their first kiss. As they came back to reality they were greeted by a warm applause, and an outbreak of dancing by TK.
Scooping Yui out of her chair Hideki began walking down the aisle and out the church, followed by friends and family. Outside it had started to snow again, and Yui shivered slightly in her husband's arms.
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Nuzzled up under her husband's arm and against his chest Yui sat on the western style bed of the hotel room, the one Otonashi and Kanade had insisted that the newlywed couple stay in, and watched the latest episode of an anime she had been following lately. Having already read the light novel that the show was based off of Yui knew perfectly well what was going to happen in the episode, but Hideki didn't. She'd convinced him into watching the series with her, well at least that's how it was in her mind, but Hideki hadn't read the light novel. She smiled to herself a bit, the timing of this episode's release couldn't have been better and would play the perfect and crucial role in the plan that Kanade and Yuri had helped her come up with.
After eating the room service meal Yui was to ask Hideki to watch TV with her, naturally the most comfortable place to do this would be on the one and only bed in the room. While watching TV Yui should try and watch something romantic with Hideki. The part of the plan after the watching TV was where things started getting blurry. Not that Yui couldn't remember the plan, but that she wasn't sure it would work. According to Kanade all she had to do was get Hideki's attention, and stare deeply into his eyes and he should get the picture and do the rest. Yui remembered how flushed Kanade's face was when she said that, she could only guess that it must mean that Kanade knew this from experience, and her embarrassment in alluding to this must mean… she meant that Yui and Hideki were to do IT.
Thinking about it Yui felt a surge of traitorous blood rush to her face. In her head she cursed at the blood in her face. The show had only got to the spot where the chestnut haired heroine and the dual wielding hero were eating dinner. Without thinking Yui shook her head, like that would help clear it of the excess fluids. As soon as she did this the cursing of herself in her head started again. She wasn't supposed to attract Hideki's attention until after the romantic climax, which admittedly could have been better but it would do, probably. Not that it mattered now, she would just have to go for it.
As predicted Hideki turned and looked down at Yui who sat under his arms with her legs tucked up against her chest. As soon as he did this she began staring intently into his eyes. The redness of her checks, and even the rest of her face, was easily visible. Coupled with the look in her eyes that seemed to be asking for something Hideki slowly put the pieces together. Hideki instinctively held his nose in fear of the sudden surge of crimson fluids that overtook his face bursting from it.
To the couple entwined in each other's gaze on the bed time seemed to freeze. Incomprehensible thoughts shot through their heads, but they had already abandoned them. The only thing that still made sense to them was the burning feeling of anticipation and excitement in their hearts and the aching feeling which demanded to be consumed by the other.
Begging himself to stay as cool headed as possible Hideki moved his arm from the back of the bed, rapping it around the intoxicating pink haired girl that sat beside him. Bringing her closer, something he hadn't realized was physically possible, he made a flowing motion with his other hand across her check. The slight pressure with which Yui pushed against his hand caused Hideki's breath to catch for a moment. He felt her small hands run around his chest and back, balling up his shirt over his thundering heart and latching onto his shoulder. Forcing himself to fight back against an explosion of instincts and emotions Hideki guided his hand onward, beneath Yui's ear, brushing against it slightly. The light touch sparkled and cracked in his head, and he felt Yui's back arch away from his arm slightly as a shiver flashed through her body and into Hideki. Finally his hand reached the back of her head just above her neck, and he gave into instinct for just a moment, pulling her in sharply, keeping her a hair's width from him and a world apart.
Yui moved again, stretching out her neck to propel her face closer to her lover's. Her nose touched his before sliding past as she closed her eyes in anticipation. Hideki finished the motion for her, guiding her head until a new point of contact was formed. Their lips meat for the second time, but this time it was different. They shook slightly as they smeared together, opening and closing about each other in unison. Yui felt herself being pressed fully against Hideki before something new began to part her lips for her.
As Hideki thrust his tongue through Yui's soft lips he felt her melt in his arms. As their tongues began to dance together Hideki followed Yui slowly downward, not wanting to break from her. The arm wrapped behind Yui met the bed beneath them, and Hideki broke from Yui, the two of them gasping for breath. He opened his eyes to find Yui sprawled beneath him, her hand still tightly gripping his shirt and the other still latching onto his shoulder. Her small chest rose and fell as she quickly tried to catch her breath, her mouth open slightly as if awaiting his return. The just-a-bit-to-big jacket she wore had slipped over her left shoulder along with the strap of the tank-top she wore underneath it, revealing the start of her collar bone. Hideki quickly reached over Yui, finding the light switch beside the bed and flipping it off, and using the remote on the nightstand to turn off the TV as well. Returning his attention to his wife who laid beneath him Hideki's eyes had to adjust to the soft blue light of the night which shone through the window. Yui's skin now glowed lightly with the light from the lights outside and the moon high above. She seemed to have caught her breath now, but he could still feel her back rising and falling onto his arm beneath her. Then he felt her tug slightly at his shirt, and followed her beckoning to reclaim his place at her lips.
Little works cited thing here, wedding stuff was obtained from , because I honestly don't know what is said in weddings, in detail anyways. I realize I could have just simply stated that they went and got married, but I felt that such an important piece of the story should be described in detail.
Little side note here: totally did a little "yeah!" movement, you know like a reversed punch kind of thing, after I finished Yui's "I do" line. Cause' I'm reading this story as I write it, so in my head I'm imagining everything playing out, and I get pumped when the characters I've been rooting for finally accomplish what I was hoping they would all along. So to those of you who have yet to write a story of your own, or a fan fiction, just do it. Even if you don't publish it, or nobody reads it, that's not even half of the experience, the real fun and joy comes in having the story go exactly as you want it to. Well, that's how I see it anyways. Being surprised is always good to.
Didn't intend that to go into some sort of lesson, but whatever. Moving on then. So what do you peeps think? Did I accomplish my goal I mentioned earlier in the chapter? I know giving people nose bleeds is unrealistic, I just want to know if you guys and gals got all exited for the characters. Like, happy for the characters. Remember this is teen rated, it's supposed to just be an adorable, romantic, heartwarming little story.
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