Chapter eleven
Three months had passed since Chin's accident and Adam had returned home. Everyone was doing better and had moved on and forgotten about those tough few months. Chin and Leilani's relationships had become very serious with them even talking about their future; Steve had moved on from Catherine and was focusing on work mainly. Danny and Grace were being 'so totally cool' as Grace described them and Adam and Kono had settled back into their comfortable lifestyle, with Adam popping the questions all over again to ensure everything was fresh and untainted. It was Kono's birthday on Saturday and the guys and Kono's mom had planned a party for her at her mom's house.
Adam was helping in setting up the house for Kono's birthday, with the assistance of Grace, Danny and Steve and Chin. Leilani had taken Kono out on a girls shopping trip and would bring her back to her mom's for the party later that afternoon. Adam was putting the finishing touches to the streamers around the living room, his eyes gazing to the pictures of Kono as a young girl lining the walls.
"I still can't believe she was once that small." Leia laughed as she picked up a standing photo of her daughter.
"How old was she there?" Adam asked.
"Six" Leia replied fondly as her and Adam looked at a tiny Kono grinning wildly as she hugged a teenage Chin round the neck whilst wearing some kind of table cloth over her head. "She had forced Chin to play with her that day, and made him marry her" Leia laughed loudly.
"What are you laughing at?" Chin asked as he wandered over.
Leia handed the photo over and Chin chuckled at the memory. "She was relentless that day, wouldn't stop bugging me to play dress up with her." Chin described.
"She knew she could wrap you round her little finger, she still can." Leia said as pated Chins arm.
"Very true!" Chin exclaimed.
"Hopefully she will have a photo of her real wedding day soon." Adam said with a small hint of sadness at ruining the first go.
"Adam, I will forever be grateful for you protecting my little girl, but please get her down that aisle soon. I know she wouldn't admit it herself but she's dreamed of her wedding day for years." Leia said as she placed a hand on Adams arm.
"I promise I will make her my wife very soon, but I believe Chin will be the one getting her down the aisle." Adam added.
"Aha she will get down it." Chin laughed. "I wander what Steve and Danny are doing." Chin asked as the three wandered into the garden.
"Danno you're doing it wrong! I know what I'm doing!" Steve exclaimed at Danny.
"Listen Steven you are not always right you Neanderthal animal!" Danny ranted as he fought to get out of the streamers that had accumulated on him.
Chin, Adam and Leia laughed loudly at the two grown men arguing and fighting as Danny struggled with the streamers, batting Steve's hands away as he tried to help Danny out of the tangle. Grace stood with her head in her hands rolling her eyes.
"Seriously guys, just get married if you want to touch each other so much!" Chin cried before he and Adam burst out laughing.
"Oi my thirteen year old daughters here! Don't start making innuendos." Danny yelled.
Grace rolled her eyes before looking at her dad. "Danno you and Uncle Steve need to get a room." Grace said sarcastically.
"See what you started Chin!" Danny cried.
"Come on Grace, you can help me with the cooking" Leia said as she took Graces hand and led her inside.
"I feel we should help these two Chin, but I'm afraid to get involved in case one accuses me of hitting on their husband!" Adam chuckled at Steve and Danny's expensie, leading Chin into a round of laughs also.
"Enough with the marriage jokes, besides we would make a great couple" Danny said seriously.
"Woahh Danno, dude this is a bromance, I'm all about the girls!" Steve said as he backed away with his hands raised, trying to contain the smile.
"Shut up Neanderthal." Danny mumbled.
That Afternoon.
Leilani and Kono approached the front door chatting comically. Leilani had told Kono that her mom wanted dinner with the girls and Grace for her birthday which Kono had bought. When the two walked through the front doors, a mass of people jumped out shouting surprise and happy birthday at Kono. Kono jumped in shock at the greeting, looking around the room happily as she saw her mom and Adam at the front with Chin, Steve and Danny close behind. Her many family members and friends surrounded them, extending into the garden for lack of space.
"Guys!" Kono exclaimed with a dimply smile, her mom walking over and embracing her briefly before whispering in her ear.
"It was Adam's idea." Leia whispered before moving to the kitchen to start food and encourage the guests to mingle.
Kono smiled and walked into Adam's arms, kissing him passionately, smiling into the kiss.
"Happy birthday beautiful." Adam said lovingly.
"Auntie Kono I have a present for you!" Grace exclaimed as Kono and Adam parted and Grace ran into Kono's arms.
"Monkey will do presents later." Danny said.
"But I want to give Auntie Kono her present without anyone else here." Grace replied.
"Why sweetheart it's from both of us." Danny asked.
"Nooo Danno, I got her another present, Uncle Adam gave me the money." Grace replied with a proud grin.
"I'm sure we can pop upstairs quickly, I want to change into a dress anyway." Kono said as she took Graces hand and followed her upstairs to her childhood bedroom.
Grace sat patiently on Kono's old bed as Kono quickly slipped on a floral dress that stopped above her knees.
"Are they all your surfing trophies?" Grace asked as she looked at the shelves littered with shiny trophies.
"Yes sweetheart." Kono replied as she climbed onto the bed next to Grace. "So what have you got me?" Kono asked excitedly
Grace grinned before handing over the neatly wrapped present. Kono took the gift and unwrapped it quickly, revealing a board with a collage of pictures on it, covered with a glass frame.
"Gracie." Kono said softly as she contained a sob. "I love it!" Kono exclaimed as she looked at the numerous photos. There were photos of Kono and Grace together as well as many of the team and Adam. Even a few of Kamekona, Max and Fong. Kono smiled fondly at Grace, hugging her tight and kissing her cheek.
"I just though you've been through a lot, and I know your were sad and angry but hopefully this will remind you that all your friends love you so much, and because your my favourite Auntie ever!" Grace exclaimed happily.
"I love it so much sweetie, I really do." Kono smiled. "Let's head back down stairs to the party yeah?" Kono asked.
Kono and Grace walked out onto the lanai where everyone sat. There were decorations completing the party atmosphere as well as blaring music. Kono walked over to the guys and sat on Adam's lap, leaning into his arms cosily.
"Thank you for this baby" Kono said sweetly
"You're welcome beautiful" Adam said admiringly.
"Hey cuz you been crying?" Chin asked as he noticed the slightly red eyes Kono sported.
Adam pulled Kono's face round to see for himself, whilst Grace piped up.
"Sorry." Grace said shyly.
"No no sweetie, it's not your fault, your present was just so lovely, they were happy tears, and believe me it was nice to cry happy tears." Kono said as she gave Grace a bright smile.
"What did you get her Grace?" Chin asked
"I put together a collage of photos of Auntie Kono with all of us!" Grace said proudly.
"Definitely the best present ever!" Kono exclaimed
"You haven't got Uncle Adams yet!" Grace said cheerily before covering her mouth whilst everyone looked to Adam.
"Oh yeah!" Kono said with a raised eyebrow.
"Sorry" Grace said
"Don't worry sweetie your Auntie Kono can wait for later before she gets her present from me" Adam laughed as Kono poked his side.
The team sat laughing and chatting between themselves before Kono's grandmother walked over to the table.
"Grandma!" Kono said happily, having always loved her Grandma.
"Ah my keikei" Akani Kalakaua said as she kissed Kono's head before moving to Chin.
"Hey Gran" Chin said as he hugged his Grandmother.
"Ohh Chin who's this lovely lady? Akani asked as she looked to Leilani.
"Ahh this is my girlfriend Leilani." Chin introduced.
"It's lovely to meet you" Akani said as did Leilani.
"It's about time you found a women Chin, do you approve Kono?" Akani asked as she looked to her youngest grandchild.
"Oh yeah I really do." Kono replied with a smile.
"My Kono would always come to me as a child and complain about Chin's girlfriends telling me Chin spent too much time with them and not her!" Akani laughed as did the others at the table.
"Hey I was little!" Kono laughed
Leilani laughed happily at Kono's expense.
"She's not complained about you so it's looking good." Akani chuckled. "Ahh Kono, Adam will you come with me?" Akani asked the love birds.
"Errm yeah of course." Kono replied, standing up and grabbing Adam's hand.
Akani led Kono and Adam over to her rocking chair near the beach and the three sat together.
"I just wanted to take a moment, to say how I am so proud of you Kono for growing into such a wonderful young women and how happy I am with everything you have achieved my darling." Akani gushed making Kono blush.
"Grandma that's so sweet." Kono said before kissing her Grandma's cheek.
"And Adam, I want to thank you for taking such great care of my granddaughter. I know she is so stubborn and independent, but you have somehow managed to look after her and protect her and I will always be grateful for that." Akani said to Adam.
"You're very welcome." Adam said simply.
"I also wanted to give you your birthday present Kono, and Adam it will concern you also." Akani said as she handed over an envelope.
Kono opened it with Adam, grinning from ear to ear at what she read. Akani had booked them on a holiday to Australia, where she had entered Kono into a surfing completion. One which Kono had wanted to go to ever since she was a competitive surfer.
"Oh my, Grandma." Kono exclaimed with joy as both her and Adam hugged Akani.
"Thankyou Akani." Adam said pleased with the gift.
As the evening progressed many family members and friends left to take their children home. The team remained at the party as per Adam's wish. He had something special organised for Kono. By ten o clock, most people had headed home and Leia had dissapered with Grace.
"Hey where did my mom and Grace go?" Kono asked.
"There's a surprise." Akani said as she approached Kono.
Kono looked around as her mom and Grace returned.
"It's all sorted" Leia said as she winked at Adam.
Chin walked over to Adam and shook his hand before taking Kono's hand and holding it tight by his side. Adam, Steve, Danny , Max and Kamekona headed out onto the beach followed closely by Leia, Akani, Leilani and Grace. Kono looked around confused, hoping her cousin would answer her questions.
"I'm not saying anything." Chin laughed as he walked Kono to the beach.
Kono's eyes widened in joy as she looked at the rose covered arch on the beach, the white petals scattered around the bodies of her closest family and best friends. Adam stood under the arch with a melting smile, with the Steve and Danny on his right, and Grace and Leilani on the left. Kono's mom stood by Adam also.
"Oh my god." Kono said emotionally as she realised she was about to get married.
"He's had this planned for weeks." Chin said as he prompted Kono to walk down the aisle.
When Kono got to Adam, Chin kissed her cheek and Adam took her hand. Kono looked to her mom.
"Turns out you can get ordained online" Leia laughed as Kono looked lovingly into Adam's eyes.
The team and remaining family members which included Chin's mom and sisters and a few close cousins as well as Akani stood smiling as Kono and Adam exchanged vows before Leia asked them…
"Do you Kono Leigh Kalakaua take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
"I do."
"Do you Adam Ian Noshimuri take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
"I do"
"Then I now pronounce you husband and wife." Leia said tearfully as she saw her daughter's dreams finally come true.
Adam and Kono stepped impossibly closer to each other before embracing and kissing lovingly.
Everyone cheered and through petals over the couple as Adam lifted Kono into his arms and walked her back down the aisle, spinning her around a few times and making Kono laughed adorably.
That night Kono and Adam lay in each other's arms after making love for the third time that night.
"You okay?" Adam asked as Kono snuggled into his chest.
"Yes, I couldn't be happier." Kono said smiling.
Adam looked down at his wife, brushing her hair out of her face and lifting her chin gently and moving his lips to hers, kissing her softly then deeper.
"I love you Kono."
"I love you too baby."
The End! Thankyou guys for sticking with this. Felixichamba I hope it was okay, thanks for the prompt. If anyone gets more prompt ideas let me know, I'm finish uni soon so Christmas break will give me loads of time to write more stories! I stick to Kono based stories but I'm open to anything. Thank's again guys.
