Pure True Love
Written by: Dueler312
Disclaimer: I do not own anything of OLTL
Chapter 21
The Palace was starting to fill up as everyone from the church was arriving, excluding the wedding party. Everyone was talking with each other, about other stuff or of course the newly wedded couple.
Dorian was making sure everything was in place, because in her mind of course, she wanted everything to be perfect. Everyone else just stood out of their way, because they didn't want to make Dorian mad.
Tea was standing close to Todd, to make sure he didn't start to blow a gasket. Todd had to admit to himself. Todd said that he wasn't going to do anything, but was glad Tea was next to him, just in case.
Outside of The Palace, the limo pulled up and everyone had started to file out of there, with Starr and Cole being the last. Her train was wrapped up and pinned to the rest of the wedding dress so it wouldn't get in the way. She also had taken off her veil, because that would have been a little nuisance dancing with.
Just then they were organized as they were announced back at St. James.
Starr then just looked at Cole and asked, "You ready to do this?"
Cole just laughed and said, "I've been ready to do this ever since I fell in love with you." Starr just smiled.
Back inside, Renee had called forth everyone's attention. "I just heard that the wedding party has arrived, and is ready to come in. So let's not waste anymore time. First please welcome Danielle Rayburn and Matthew Buchanan."
Dani and Matthew walked through the doors hand in hand and over to the table reserved for the wedding party.
"Next, please welcome the maid of honor, Langston Wilde, and the best man, Markko Rivera," Renee announced, as Langston and Markko walked in. Markko even drew Langston closer to him, but Langston pushed him off a little, because she didn't want to trip.
"Now please welcome the little flower girl, Hope Thornhart, and the ring bearer, her uncle, Sam Manning," Renee announced again.
Little Hope came walking around with Sam having her arm tucked next to his so she wouldn't run off. They didn't go to the table though, but off to the wall.
"And now, ladies and gentlemen, the moment you have been waiting for. It is my honor to introduce Cole and Starr Thornhart!"
Starr and Cole appeared as Renee finished announcing them, and everyone started shouting for joy. They stopped for a minute to enjoy everyone clapping for them. Starr leaned into Cole a little and then they set off again towards the bridal table where Langston, Markko, Dani, and Matthew were standing at, heading towards the center. Everyone sat down, with Cole pushing in Starr's seat before he sat down himself.
Everyone started in prayer and then, starting with the bridal table. Once they got the food, they made their way back to the table, while their guests got their food. They even had some cider there, since Starr wasn't of age, and no one else, except for Cole and Markko, were able to drink as well. Cole and Markko decided not to drink anyway. Cole wanted to remember as much of this night as they can with Starr, and Markko decided he didn't want to be the only person in the bridal party drinking.
Halfway towards the meal, Markko then stood up and asked for everyone's attention.
"Thank you, everyone. I just thought I would say my speech, because its something wonderful that my two best friends are really going to want to hear, even if they don't they want to," Markko said, joking a little.
"He's lucky he's over there on the groom side of the table," Langston whispered to Starr. Starr just shook her head.
Markko just continued on. "I just want to say that these two definitely deserve each other in every way possible. Granted, I didn't know them as long, but I saw what these two had, and not once had they ever fallen out of love for each other. These two are an example of what real true love is. Cole has been my best friend ever since we the four of us started hanging out together, once they were back together of course and me and Langston started going out. These two have gone through a lot, fighting for their love while going through a lot of tough situations, that only have brought them closer together and their love for each other even stronger. And I do hope that they continue to grow closer and stronger as they live on, though maybe with less harsh situations, of course."
Everyone laughed at that as Markko finished his speech. Starr though said, "Hold it, Markko. " She then got up from her seat and hugged Markko. "Thanks. That was an amazing speech," she said. Markko returned the hug. And then they both sat down as Langston stood up to make her speech.
"Well as Markko had said, I didn't know Starr and Cole all my life. I first met Starr when she was a young woman, though people were torturing her because of who her family was. And we also became close too when Starr was injured badly at the quarry. We were really close also when we met Cole, and I thought he was a decent guy for Starr until all the trouble started. But then I saw that these two really cared a lot for each other, even when they were trying to be kept away from each other. I was even there when Starr was scared when she was pregnant with Hope. And for a time, I thought these two were going to lose each other, but after some weird situations that happened, they found their way back, and have grown even stronger, and fighting whatever came their way to make sure they would stick together, and that's one thing I will admit I am jealous of, (everyone laughed a little) but I know that is what my best friends have, and I hope they continue to have it."
Everyone clapped as Langston started to leak a tear. Starr and Cole stood up and hugged Langston, and said that they loved what she had said.
"Why Aunty Langston crying, Grandma?" asked Hope. "Is she sad?"
"Oh no sweetie, she's not sad. Sometimes we are so happy for the people we love that we can't help to cry a little," Blair explained to Hope. Hope though was still a little confused.
After the lunch, everyone was talking to each other all around. Starr was with her Aunt Viki, who said to Starr that she looked really beautiful. Starr was glad for that and hugged her. Dorian was talking with Langston, Blair, and Kelly. Dani was with Nate while Hope was with her uncles, Sam and Jack. Cole was with Markko and Matthew, also talking, though Cole did sneak a peek once in a while at his bride, which Starr did return.
Pretty soon it was time for the cutting of the cake. Starr and Cole were real happy, but Cold didn't notice a little smirk that spread across Starr's face. Once they were done cutting a piece of the cake for the each of them, they fed each other, and that's when it happened. Starr took the piece that she was hand-feeding Cole and once part of it was in his mouth, eating it, Star pushed it in his face, and everyone laughed at that.
"Oh you are going to get it," Cole said to Starr. Starr tried to make a run for it, but Cole managed to grab her, and took the piece he was holding and smashed it gently in her face. Everyone's laughing got even louder.
"Well, you did deserve it," Langston said to Starr, who mouth and nose was covered with icing and cake.
Once the bride and groom's faces were cleaned off, they started to serve out the cake. Although, the newlyweds were waiting for one specific thing that they really wanted to do; their first dance as husband and wife.
Luckily they didn't have to wait long, as it was finally time to do that as Renee called them to the dance floor while everyone cleared to the side or the table as Starr and Cole walked to the dance floor holding hands.
"You ready?" asked Cole.
Starr just smiled and said as she wrapped her arms around her husband, "I've been ready for this ever since you asked me to marry you." Cole just smiled as he wrapped his arms around his wife, as their song, "Together" started up.
Starr and Cole just started swaying back and forth while never taking their eyes off of each other, while again remembering everything that lead up to this moment. Cole lifted one of his hands and rubbed Starr's cheek.
"You really do look beautiful, even in a darkened room," said Cole.
"And I just love it when you say that," said Starr, "because it makes me remember how much I'm lucky to have you, and I don't want to let that go at all."
"I definitely don't want to either," said Cole, as he pressed his lips onto Starr's. Starr then pulled back a little, which surprised Cole. "Is something wrong?"
"Well, I just don't think we should have this dance by ourselves," said Starr, as she nodded towards their daughter. Cole took the hint, and nodded towards Hope to come over. Hope did what her dad asked.
"Yes, Daddy?" said Hope.
"Come here," Cole just simply said as he wrapped Hope in her arm and picked her up, though with a little difficulty since she was getting heavy. Starr wrapped an arm to help support her while wrapping the other arm around Cole again, while continuing to dance to their song.
"I love that you and Daddy are really together, Mommy," said Hope.
"You aren't the only one, Hope," said Starr, as she looked at Cole, who stared right back. One thing definitely for certain, that little girl did help them bring them back to each other.
Starr then danced with her father later on, and Todd was a little hesitant, but went ahead, as he didn't want to cause trouble. Once he was doing it though, he was getting comfortable with it.
Then it was time for Cole to dance with his mom, which wasn't too bad, though Hope wanted to dance with her dad again. Starr had to tell her daughter that she had to wait a little as her daddy wanted to dance with his mom alone for a bit.
After that, the reception was flowing real easily. Everyone was dancing, talking and having a good time. Hope was even dancing with Sam.
Pretty soon it was time for the bouquet throw. All the ladies who weren't married, and that included Dani and Langston, gathered behind Starr as she got ready to throw the bouquet.
"Is everyone ready?" asked Starr. There were definitely a lot of shouts of 'Yes!' so Starr covered her eyes and threw the bouquet back as far as she could. Starr then looked to see where it landed and was not surprised that Langston caught it.
The same held true with Cole when he flung the garter after taking it off of Starr's leg, which Todd really did not want to watch. Markko was the one who caught it, and Cole wasn't surprised as well, as he and Starr were thinking that those two should be married real soon.
After much more dancing, Starr and Cole decided to call it a night, and said good-night and good-bye to everyone, as they were going to leave on their honeymoon tomorrow. They were staying in one of the rooms at The Palace tonight. Hope really wanted to be with them, but knew she couldn't, and said she can't to have her Mommy and Daddy back real soon.
Once they were at the hotel room, Starr unlocked the door and was about to go in first, when Cole stopped her.
"What is it?" asked Cole.
"I think we are supposed to enter like this," Cole said, as he picked up Starr and carried her bridal style into the room. Starr just smiled and kissed her husband. Once Cole had closed the door with Starr still in his arms, he laid her down on the bed gently. Starr giggled slightly as he sat down right next to her.
"Can you still believe it?" he asked.
"That we're married?" asked Starr. "Well, let's say it like it. If it is a dream, I don't want to ever wake up." Cole smiled and went to kiss her, but Starr stopped him right there.
"What?" he asked.
"I think it would be better if I was out of the dress, Cole," said Starr as she turned around, winking at him with a smile. Cole took the hint and begun untying the dress in the back. Starr then headed in the bathroom to change into something more comfortable, while Cole changed out of his tux and into some comfortable clothes of his own, He just got done when Starr came out, her hair down from the way she had it with the flowers in it, and wearing a nightgown, even though Starr rarely wore those. She walked over to Cole and out her hands around his neck, as Cole wrapped his arms about her body.
"I don't think I have ever been this happy in my life," said Starr.
"Well, that makes two of us, because you made my life really amazing," said Cole. They then started to kiss which lead to the bed.
"I love you, Cole Thornhart," said Starr.
Cole just looked at Starr, and then said, "I love you, Starr Thornhart." Starr just giggled and continued kissing Cole, in what was going to be a wonderful romantic night.
A/N: Hope you guys loved the last chapter. I had to really think about how I wanted it to go. Not sure if I want to do a sequel, but I trying to see if I can do it, by visualizing how I want it to go. If you guys have any ideas, message me them and I'll see if I can try to do any of them.