CHAPTER 13
Thirteen months from when Gee and Kayla were engaged, Kayla was in the bride's room in the church. They wanted a fall wedding, but they had to wait a year so Kayla would be old enough to marry without her parent's consent. They were actually having the wedding in the same church where "Helena" was filmed. It was a beautiful church and Kayla couldn't get enough of it. She was being helped with her dress by Jamia, who she had become great friends with. Kayla's dress was a pearl white, shiny satin from the waist down, and a perfect lacy corset-like top. Her sleeves were like perfect white spider webs tight against her arms, the sleeves had holes in the end that her thumbs poked through. Her veil was long, it came down to about her knees, shading her chestnut brown hair. Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
"Kayla! Jamia! It's me Gerard! Let me in!"
"NO!" screamed Kayla and Jamia in unison. Then Jamia added, "You can't see the bride before the wedding its bad luck!"
"Okay so what I just scream through the door?" he yelled.
"Yeah basically." said Kayla. "Gee, sweetie what is it?"
"Kayla your parents are here. Don't ask me how they found out about this I have no idea but they're here and they're demanding to watch the service." Kayla's jaw dropped. My parents? Here? How did they find out I was getting married? She thought to herself.
"Kayla its up to you weather they get to come in or not. Just let me know what to tell them." said Gerard. "Do we let them in or not?"
"Hmm, let me take three seconds to think about this." said Kayla sarcastically. "NO OF COURSE DON'T LET THEM IN GEE ARE YOU CRAZY?"
"Okay. I love you baby, see you at the altar." he said. Kayla heard his footsteps retreating down the stairs.
"Okay THAT was weird." said Jamia, straightening Kayla's veil. "You look PERFECT Kayla. Absolutely incredible."
"You really think so?" said Kayla looking disapprovingly at herself in the mirror.
"Gerard's going to go CRAZY." she said, smiling. Kayla stopped and smiled.
"Gerard..." she said, more to herself then to Jamia. "He's going to be my husband...I'm getting married." she turned to Jamia and smiled. "I'm getting married!" She hugged Jamia and felt her whole life falling into place.
Downstairs, Kayla stood outside the door leading into the church. She watched as the bridesmaids walked in. The bridesmaids were some of her old friends from Glen Rock; Jamie, Marisa, Shannon, Beckie, Liz and then there was Jamia. As she heard her cue to enter, a tear leaked down her cheek. I am marrying Gerard. I cannot believe I am actually marrying Gerard. She thought to herself. She shook her head to pull herself together and walked into the church. She looked at the altar where the minister stood, to his right were the bridesmaids, waiting for her to take her place, and to his left were Mikey, Bob, Frank, and Ray. Gerard had actually appointed them all as best men. Then she saw the only thing in the whole church she was interested in: Gerard. She had never seen him in a tuxedo before. He looked so handsome. Of course he wasn't wearing makeup. But, she didn't mind. He still looked incredible. She made it to the altar and took her place next to Gerard, in front of the minister. She handed her bouquet off to Shannon, the nearest bridesmaid and let her hands fall. Gerard took her hand in his, lacing their fingers as the minister began to speak.
"Love. Love is what makes the world go round. It can bind souls together, or rip them apart. Today, we are gathered in this church to cement the soul-binding love between Kayla and Gerard." the minister looked to Frank and Mikey. "The rings please." Mikey and Frank each pulled out a box with a ring. The way they had organized it was Frank and Mikey were the ring bearers, and Bob and Ray were responsible for getting Gee the hell out of there should he feel like backing out. Mikey handed Kayla Gerard's ring and the minister spoke to Kayla.
"Kayla Jean Rogers. Do you take this man Gerard Arthur Way to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?" Kayla looked Gerard in the eyes and said
"I do". She slipped the band onto Gerard's finger.
The minister turned to Gerard as Frank handed him Kayla's ring.
"And do you, Gerard Arthur Way take this woman Kayla Jean Rogers to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, for richer or for poorer in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?"
"Like hell I do!" he said, grinning ear to ear. Kayla couldn't help it, she let out a tiny laugh, but fell silent as Gerard slipped the wedding band onto Kayla's finger above the engagement ring. She couldn't stop herself. Tears flooded down her face as she looked at Gerard and the ring on his finger. Then the minister spoke.
"Then by the power vested in me by the almighty Jesus Christ, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." Kayla loved how she had to stand on her toes to kiss him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him, long and deep. He kissed back furiously. No one could tell them it was wrong anymore. She was eighteen; she could get married without her parents telling her it was okay. She could marry whomever she wanted to, and she wanted to marry Gerard. I just did marry Gerard. She thought. No one is ever going to make me let go. Not anymore. This is forever. This is what immortality feels like...When Kayla and Gerard stopped the minister addressed them.
"So, Mr. Way, Mrs. Way, what now?" Gerard tilted his head and poked his tongue into the inside of his face. He spoke to the whole church, but didn't take his eyes off Kayla.
"We are heading to Puerto Rick for two weeks. We're going to take in the sights, get some sun, play in the ocean...maybe in some other places too..." he stopped for a minute, just staring into Kayla's eyes. Then very abruptly, he scooped her up into his arms. She squealed as her feet left the ground. Shannon rushed and handed her the bouquet, which Kayla threw as Gerard carried her out at a speed that increased with every step. She wasn't sure, but she thought Shannon had caught the bouquet. He opened the door to the limo without even putting her down. He lowered her gently into the limo and climbed in after her. The limo drove away as everyone ran out of the church to wave. Kayla and Gerard set off for Puerto Rico.
When they got to their hotel room Kayla was in awe. When Bob said he had gotten them a nice room...he wasn't kidding! The room was mostly white, the walls, ceiling and carpet were white. The white curtains billowed in the wind that came from a screen door that was open just a crack that opened into a balcony overlooking a beach. Gerard strolled over to the bed and plopped down on the edge, taking in the whole room. There was a full entertainment system in one corner; T.V, DVD, VCR, CD player. The wall curved into a kitchenette with a stove, a microwave, a fridge, a toaster and a line of cabinets. Gerard just sat there and Kayla went to inspect the bathroom. There was grey tile floor and walls, his and hers towels and sinks, a shower, and an oversized tub. The first thought that came to Kayla's mind was if there's a shower then why would they need a tub? But she thought about it for a minute then realized she was way to innocent for her own good. She walked back into the bedroom where Gee had gone from sitting on the bed to laying down on it. She walked over and lay down on top of him. He kissed her. Then they lay like that and Kayla loved how they breathed on the same beat. She placed her head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat. She loved to do that. She just loved to hear him existing beside her. Then she spoke, mocking the minister
"So, Mr. Way. What now?" he kissed her again.
"Well, considering it's our wedding night I was SORT OF hoping you would finally put out." he said laughing a little. "You've been so mean making me wait like this." he kissed her a third time. Kayla thought about it for a second, and then decided not to stop him as his hands went toward her belt...
When Kayla woke up the next morning, Gerard was already awake. He was just staring at her and smiling like a lunatic. She laughed at the thought of what she had just finished sleeping off. Needless to say Kayla and Gerard had had a pretty busy night. Gee reached over to her and pushed her hair off her face. She grabbed his arm and traced his veins with her fingers. Weird, yes, but Gerard seemed to find it cute. Her finger traced up his hand and into his fingertips, which he lightly rested against hers. They stayed that way, touching fingertips and laughing together. Each night and each morning went just like that for all two weeks of their honeymoon.