A/N: the song that I used in this ch. is called 'I swear' by All4One. Enjoy. :) Thank you again for the reviews means a lot.
Everything was focused on getting their wedding to perfection. They didn't want anything to go wrong and they tried their best. Adrienne, Sami, Maggie, Marlena, and Kate ordered the flowers and chose the colours and made sure the decorations were perfect. They went to Will and Sonny separately to make sure they had everything right.
The coffeehouse was making progress, and with its late night takes. A few tables were set differently the way they used to, and a few new posters were put up on the wall. His excitement to have Common Grounds opened at night was awesome. It took him away from Will ad Arianna sometimes, but he knew he could always get Chad to help him out.
They were having a party for them in the coffeehouse. Neither of them were aware, as because Chad was organizing it, along with Abigail, Lucas and Justin and Sonny's brothers.. Lucas and Justin were forced to help out, even though they knew nothing about doing anything like that. Cameron helped out as well, but there was still some awkward silence between him and Abigail. They tried their best and just smiled when it was necessary.
"Can you please tell me why we have blindfolds on?" Sonny asked. Chad walked them to the coffeehouse in silence and tried to stifle a laugh.
"Nope. But we are almost there." They could hear his voice somewhere in the distance. Finally, at the door he took their blindfolds off and opened the door in complete darkness.
"Why are we here Chad? I thought we were going somewhere else."
"Because here is where all the fun starts." He replied before he opened the lights and everyone jumped up from where they were and surprised them.
They all had gone out of their way and put work aside just to put it all together for them. Sonny walked over to his parents and they congratulated him. Will had done the same thing. After a few hugs, Sonny met Will in the middle for a hug and a kiss. The kiss was meant to be short, but it lasted a few seconds longer, which got them all laughing.
That night was filled with so much love and laughter, that it was hard to leave. The minute Arianna began to cry after she woke up from a long nap in Sami's arms, Will grabbed her and knew it was time to leave. Before they left, Sonny made a quick amazing speech.
"Thank you soo much for this amazing night. You guys are the best. And I want to thank Will for loving me this much. I'm so happy that we made it this far together. And I would have to thank T for that part. If it wasn't for him, we wouldn't be doing this. Thanks for pushing us by the way." T, and a few other people laughed. "Now it's time to get this little one to sleep, but enjoy yourself guys. I know I will. Thank you everyone." They all clapped and cheered. Some of which already had tears in their eyes. Soon, they were in the apartment in the quiet. After changing Ari and feeding her, Will set her in her crib. In their room, clothes were off in seconds and they were under the covers.
"I'm going to miss you."
"I'm going to miss you too."
"It's only one night though. You'll have Ari and your mom and your grandma will be here. And I'll be at the mansion." Sonny had an overnight bag packed by the door. Neither of them wanted to let each other go. Their foreheads resting against each others. Will locked his hands around Sonny's neck before kissing him.
"Love you."
"Love you too." Sonny gave him one more longing look before he left. Will sighed heavily and fell back against the couch. He closed his eyes for a brief minute thinking about tomorrow with a smile on his face.
"Come in." He replied after he heard knocking on the door. His mom came in with Marlena right behind her.
"So, what do you think?"
"I think that you two are meant to be." Sami smiled.
"Let's hear your vows." Marlena said.
"Yes. Lets."
"Nope." Will said with a smile.
"And why not?"
"I want you to be surprised that's all."
"Oh come on Will." Sami got eager. Will just laughed at how much they wanted to hear it. But he wasn't saying anything.
"Nope." Will got up to the sounds of Ari in the other room. He brought her out and carried her.
"Look who's here? It's grandma." Will laughed as he handed her over to Sami.
"Thanks Will. I know you love torturing me with it. And I know you're trying to change the subject, but its not working." Soon enough, the question was forgotten as she looked into her blue eyes. She is already almost a year old, and she is getting to look even more beautiful.
They had quite a night just talking about Arianna and gushing over her. They also talked quite a bit about the wedding tomorrow. They wondered where Gabi was, but Will didn't want to get into it. Marlena suggested to taking Ari for the night, so Will didn't have to worry.
"Are you sure you won't mind?"
"Of course not. You have a lot to do in the morning. You both have a lot to do."
"Thank you so much grandma. I will get her stuff." He came back with diaper bag in hand and made sure of everything. It was getting late and Will needed his sleep. They congratulated him once again before they left. He went to the bedroom and was getting ready to settle in. He heard his phone chime next to him and grabbed it. It was Sonny.
"Sleep tight handsome. Because I am about to marry the man of my dreams tomorrow. I love you. XO." Will smiled big and texted back.
"Love you too. I can't wait to call you my husband." Sonny checked his phone and smiled.
"What's that about. Are you texting Will?" Joey asked.
"What if I am? There's nothing wrong with that."
"I'm just saying." He said with laughter. He walked away to his bedroom and Sonny just shook his head.
"Everything okay Sonny?" His mom came into the living room. She was about to get water when she came down. She saw Sonny standing there with a few tears streaking his face. She went to him and hugged him.
"I just can't believe that this is happening that's all."
"You're not getting cold feet are you?" She pulled away and looked at him. It was a tone that sounded between a joke and a serious tone.
"Never. I love Will so much. I can't explain how much." His tears finally broke free heavily and his mom hugged him. Finally, he broke free of her grasp and his tears subsided a little. Sonny never really showed his emotional side.
"Thanks mom. I needed that."
"Anything for you. Get some rest, you're going to need it."
"I will." She left him trying to hide his tears. She soon forgot why she went downstairs. Justin had been there listening and walked towards him.
"You okay son?"
"I'm fine dad. Thanks." He was about to go upstairs, when his dad stopped him and hugged him. Not knowing what to do, Sonny hugged him back.
"I'm so proud of you. We're all proud of you. We want you to be happy."
"Thanks dad. I'm gonna go to bed. I got a big day tomorrow."
"Yes you do." He watched him walk away and went back upstairs. Justin followed a few minutes later.
Sonny had a great time that evening spending it with his brothers and some of his friends. The thought of their friendship in the beginning was how it started. It started off with a simple handshake, that turned into something more. He fell asleep with Will on his mind. And Will fell asleep with Sonny on his mind and the future ahead of them.
Sonny could remember, late that evening when Alex came to him to apologize to him.
"Look, Sonny. I'm really sorry about what I said earlier. I just got over protective that's all."
"It's fine Alex."
"No it's not. I'm happy for you."
"Thanks." Alex walked to him to give him a brotherly hug.
"Thanks again Alex. It means a lot."
"That's why you have a big brother like me." It was at that instant that he did something that he knew would make him angry.
"You are so going to pay for that."
"Make me." He walked away backwards and ran from him, but Sonny caught up to him.
"Okay, okay. Truce." Alex got up from on top of him and held his hand out and pulled him up.
"I'm still gonna get you for that."
"I'll be waiting." They were laughing so hard, they held on to their sides.
"I can't believe I'm getting married today."
"I know." Sami was there helping Will. There was a knock on the door and Lucas, EJ, and Marlena walked in.
"You look stunning William."
"Thank you." Will said and blushed a little.
"You look great Will."
"Thanks dad." He tried to hide his laughter from the compliments that he was getting. He walked towards Marlena who was carrying Ari dressed in a tiny white silver dress. The minute he saw her, he couldn't take his eyes away.
"Hey baby girl. You are so beautiful you know that? I love you so much and so does Sonny." He walked around with her in his arms. Forgetting everyone else. They all stood there watching him in happiness. Sami broke the silence.
"Okay. Time to go." Will protested when Ari was taken from her. There was still some time, but there was a few things that Sami had in mind.
"I'm going to be late."
"Will you calm down Sonny? There still lots of time." Alex replied.
"No there isn't. I want everything to be perfect that's all." Adrienne walked in the living room looking her best to see what was going on. She stopped and looked at Sonny when she looked around.
"Wow Sonny. You look handsome."
"Thanks mom. Can you please tell Alex that were going to be late? It's not really getting to him."
"You still have time. Is that -" She saw that the jacket suit that he is wearing was Justin's that he wore on their wedding.
"The jacket suit? Yeah. Everything else is new, but I wanted to wear it. If that's okay dad." Justin came in wondering where everyone was.
"That's fine by me. I don't mind. You look great."
"Thanks dad." They all exchanged hugs before they left.
"Okay. Time to go." Everything was slowly being fit to pieces and the cracks were being filled with lots of love.
The church was full of family and friends on either side. They didn't want a big wedding, but a small one that included close friends and family. It was no surprise that Gabi wasn't there. Her lack of attendance anywhere was becoming scarce. Everyone was seated waiting for father Eric to come in. He was glad to hear that Will was getting married. And he was honoured to do it for him when he asked him. Sami first walked Will with the huge smile. Will wore a beautiful smile. Everything about him is handsome. The tux he wore which was the same one he had for a while. But the way he is wearing it, looked different. His hair had a little thing going as it is slicked back and moved to the side a little. And his eyes. Lets just say that Will looks like a Greek god. Well, at least to Sonny he does. When Sonny came in, Will could feel his knees melt. Reaching the altar, brown eyes met blue, and each wore a smile. Sonny took Will's hand to steady them and calm his nerves. Sami and Adrienne stood by them for a brief five seconds.
"Who gives these two away for their hand in marriage?
"We do." They said happily. They sat on opposite sides. Sami found herself sitting in the middle between EJ and Lucas. Eric had given a ten minute speech about love and cherishing that, and giving themselves wholly to one another, and being given happiness. Other things were said as well. Finally, he announced them to give each other their vows. Sonny was first. He took Will's hand in his before he spoke. Gabi had quietly entered and sat in the back and watched them.
"Will, there is more than just saying I love you everyday. Being your friend means the world to me, and I'm glad that we're more than that. The first day I met you, I didn't know if you noticed me that day, but I noticed you. Watching you struggle with who you were, I knew I had to let you figure it out on your own. That was hard for me, because I knew I loved you. And I knew there was nothing I could do but be there for you. The first time that you told me you loved me, that was the best day of my life so far. I'm saying so far, because I know we're going to be having the best days ahead of us. I love you so much." Sonny slipped on the ring. Now it was Will's turn. His eyes were already stinging with tears.
"Sonny, I meant when I said that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you. Being with you, I feel safe and secure. After finding out that I was a father, I thought for sure that you hated me. And that I wasn't good enough. But you keep proving me wrong each time. But now you've convinced me more than once. I love you so much that it hurts. I have never loved anyone as much as I love you. You have given me so much, you even gave me your heart and I gave you mine. And yes we are going to be having the best days. The three of us. Because I'm not going to stop loving you even if I can't help it." Will slipped the ring on. There was not a single dry eye in the room.
"I now pronounce you partners. You may now kiss." They met each other halfway and leaned in for a kiss. Everyone applauded and cheered. They let go and their foreheads gently touched before they turned to them. Sonny linked his hands with Will's and they walked out together.
They opened the door to the limo and walked out to Chez Rouge for the reception. Sonny kept repeatedly kissing the back of Will's hand. Will giggled at the feeling. When they walked in, their mouths were agape as they look around. The silver colour mixed with the blues and greens lit up the room. There were flowers on each table and each setting had a gift for everyone. They walked to their own table and sat down and enjoyed it.
After everyone was settled down, a few people began making speeches. Adrienne was one of them. They all knew that she tried to break them up, but her speech made it clear that she is proud of Sonny and proud that he found the one person he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. One of Sonny's other brothers spoke for them. Making a few jokes that made everyone laugh. Then, Sami's turn came. Her speech was heartfelt and warming.
Chad and Abigail came in to take the microphone. They were both struggling and a few noises were heard.
"If you can get it I will let -"
"Hey."
"Okay fine. But -" Chad whispered in her ear and she laughed at him which only allowed him to take it back. Abigail pouted at him and made a face. Chad made a face back. Everyone just laughed at them.
"Anyways. Let me introduce to you Will and Sonny and their first dance as a couple." They walked away quietly as Chad was stealing light kisses from Abigail.
The lights were dimmed down a bit and they stood there in front of each other as if the rest of the world didn't exist. It was their first time they ever danced together. but they made sure that it didn't seem like the song began.
"I swear, by the moon and the stars in the sky. And I swear like the shadows by your side. I see the questions in your eyes. I know what's weighing on your mind. You can be sure I know my part. 'Cause I stand beside you through the years. You only cry those happy tears. And though I'll make mistakes, I'll never break your heart." Sonny whispered the words of the songs in Will's ear and held him closer when he heard him cry.
"(Chorus) And I swear by the moon and the stars in the skies I'll be there. I swear, like the shadow that's by your side, I'll be there. For better or worse, till death do us part, I'll love you with every beat of my heart. I swear. I'll give you everything I can. I'll build your dreams with these two hands. We'll hang some memories on the wall. And when, just the two of us are there, you won't have to ask if I still care. 'Cause as time turns the page, my love won't age at all. (Chorus).
I swear by the moon and the stars in the skies I'll be there. I swear, like the shadow that's by your side, I'll be there. (I'll be there). For better or worse (better or worse), till death do us part. I'll love you with every single beat of my heart. I swear." The song ended, but they were still in the same position, with their heads touching.
"I love you Sonny."
"I love you too Will." After they had their dance, they sat back down and dinner began. A half an hour later, upbeat music was beginning to play and some people began dancing.
"Let's dance." Will grabbed Sonny's hand and started to dance. Adrienne and Sami came into view and danced with their sons. Then they switched so their were dancing with the other. Then they met in the middle and came back together.
It was time to then cut the cake. The five tiered chocolate cake decorated with all chocolate and vanilla with a set of two male figurines on top. They both cut it together and Sonny smeared half the cake on Will's face. Everyone laughed at their high state. Will only returned the favour as well. What no one had noticed, was that Gabi and Nick were just inches away from the building, but didn't dare make another move. They just stood there and watched, waiting.
They all had their time of their life. It was a wedding that neither of them wanted to forget. Marlena came to them with Arianna in her arms and gave her to them.
"You young lady are very gorgeous." Sonny looked at her in awe.
"Yes she is. And she has the two most amazing people in her life."
"Thanks grandma. You have everything right?"
"Of course. I will call either of you and let you know anything."
"Thank you again."
"The pleasure is all mine." She replied and gave him a hug. They were given a lot of congratulatory hugs and kisses. No one knew exactly what time it was, but they didn't really care. Will and Sonny both left for the limo that uncle Vic had let them use. They walked outside with them and gave one last cheer for them.
The Horton cabin wasn't really the honeymoon suite that either of them were hoping. But when they walked in, it looked a lot different than it used to. It was set up by Will's aunts and his mom obviously. They were taken aback from everything. Their eyes were set to the fireplace that was blazing a fire that warmed up the room in seconds.
A few blankets and pillows were thrown on the floor. They were soon covered and each body radiated warmth to the other. The next two weeks, was nothing but fun for them. They had a few playful disagreements which led to a playful battle, which then led to something more. They knew they had togo back, but they enjoyed the moment and each other.
