Disclaimer: I don't own the characters just the story. Also don't own You and Me by Lifehouse
Seven Months Later (June)
Mitchie
"Oh my gosh Mitch! You look beautiful." My older sister cried as I walked out into the room. She stood up from her chair where she had been waiting for the last hour.
My mom followed behind her as they took their turns hugging me.
"You are beautiful sweetie." My mom said trying to hold back the tears.
"Thanks." I blushed. I walked over to the mirror and checked myself out. I looked good. I loved the way I looked in this dress, this beautiful wedding dress.
"You know Alex is one lucky girl," Dallas exclaimed as she stood behind me adjusting the top of my dress. "I can't believe my baby sister is getting married."
"You better believe it!" I informed her. Alex and I had spent the large portion of the past six months planning this wedding. We wanted to do it in the summer when we would both be finished with school. After today we would officially be married. Do you know how long I have waited for this?
"Are you ready?" my mom asks as she too fixes my dress.
Alex and I had decided to hold our ceremony in my parent's backyard. The both of us really wanted an outdoor wedding, but we didn't want to make it too elaborate. Just a few of our close friends and family. I was currently getting ready in my old bedroom while she took over Dallas'. I hadn't seen her gorgeous face since yesterday morning, we wanted to do the whole "groom can't see bride until wedding" thing.
"Everything is perfect, right?" I asked as I took one more look in the mirror.
"Yes, come on! You have to get out there before Alex." My mom replied.
Usually the groom is the one who waits for their bride to walk the aisle. In the case of Alex and I, if you remember we are both girls, I told her I wanted to be the one waiting. I wanted to be the one standing in awe as I watched my perfect soon-to-be wife make her way towards me. She didn't complain and was thrilled with the idea.
My mother opened the door and led myself, Dallas and my best friend Aria to the backyard. We also agreed on the both of us each having two bridesmaids. Mine were my older sister because she means the world to me and my best friend, Aria. As for Alex, her bridesmaids were Harper and Sophie, her childhood best friends. My younger sister, Maddie, is our flower girl and my nephew, Braison, is our ring bearer.
We finally make our way to the backyard and I can feel the nerves building inside of me as I see everyone seated. I see close friends from high school, some of my soccer teammates, a few of Alex's friends and our families. I can't help but grow nervous as I stand in front of the aisle. Now all I had to do was wait. Just wait to see that beautiful girl walk towards me, wait until I can call her my wife.
The music begins and I immediately know what happens next. I see the doors of my house open and the next thing I know my heart is beating as my jaw drops. I see her, I see Alex. She's perfect. Her dress is beautiful but not nearly as beautiful as her. Maddie descends down the aisle with her flowers, flashing a smile in every direction. She loves to be the center of attention. Behind my little sister, I see Dallas carrying my nine-month-old nephew, Braison, who looked completely unaware of what was going on. Dallas reaches the front and hands my mom the baby before lining up behind me, she is a bridesmaid after all. Finally the moment has come, Alex and her dad slowly make their way to me. The only thing that's running through my head right now is how lucky I am. How blessed I am to have been given this opportunity.
Alex flashes me a smile about halfway into her walk. I could tell she's nervous, but so am I. I blink a few times trying to stop the years from sneaking out. I had told myself all week that I wasn't going to cry, I couldn't cry. Not yet at least. Deep breaths, Mitchie, deep breaths. Alex was inching closer and closer to me, biting her lip in anticipation. I could see her gripping to her father's arm, my baby was nervous.
Alex and her father stopped in front of me and he kissed her on the forehead. I stuck out my hand to take my bride. He smiled at me before placing her warm hand on mine. The feeling sent good vibes through my entire body. The two of us took a step forward towards the tall, blonde man who was about to make my dreams come true.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered together…" I hear the minister begin. I can't even pay attention to the words that this man is saying. I'm too busy mesmerized by the beautiful girl beside me. She has a smile that runs from ear to ear as she listens closely. She was cute that way. Suddenly I hear the minister ask for the rings and the two of us turn to see my mom stand up with, Braison. I remember when we asked Dallas if he could be the ring bearer. She laughed at the thought of her then six month old son carrying two rings to us. Thankfully he's been nothing but a good sport all day. My mom walks over to us and orders Braison to hand me the little box. He does so immediately with his cute little two teeth grin.
"Thanks, Bray." I said as I grabbed the box and removed the two rings, handing Alex one and then returning the box to my nephew.
The minister looks at me at me. "Michelle, will you have this woman, Alexandra, to be your wedded wife, to live together in marriage, will you love her, comfort her, honor her, and keep her, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, so long as you both shall live?" he asked.
"I will.' I said immediately. Until the day I die, I thought. I'm never letting her go.
He then turned his attention to Alex and repeated. "I will." She said eagerly.
Before I know it, we are on the verge of saying our vows. Damn was I nervous. I turned to Alex and grabbed both of her hands in mine. "Alex, you are my world. I don't think anyone could ever understand how much you mean to me. You have been there for me through everything and I want nothing more than to live with you forever." I say before a few tears begin to fall. She gives me a cute chuckle as she notices that I'm starting to cry.
"I, Michelle Renne Torres, take you Alexandra Marie Russo, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; and I promise to be faithful to you until death parts us." I say with complete and utter honesty.
Alex smiles and then it's her turn. "Mitch." She says before taking in a deep breath. "I can't imagine my life without you. You mean everything or me. The way you protect me and show me everyday that you love me. You are the reason I'm standing here today, because you taught me how to give love a chance. Without you I don't know who I'd be." She says. This gets to me and I'm back to crying.
Alex repeats after the minister and completes the vows. Finally we come to the ring exchangement. I shakingly try to place the ring in Alex's finger and she follows by putting hers on mine.
"You may now kiss the bride." The minister says. I move right hand and gently place it on Alex's cheek before leaning in and bringing our lips together. I can hear the cheers from everyone but I'm too busy enjoying her lips. My wife's lips.
"I love you." I whisper to her as we pull apart and bring our foreheads together.
"I love you too, baby." She says as takes my hand in hers and we turn towards our friends and family.
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The reception was a hit. We had made a section of the backyard into the reception area equipped with a dance floor, a small stage, tables, and beautiful decorations. I had my older sister to thank for this, it was mostly all her.
Alex and I sat together not wanting to leave each other's side the entire time. People were dancing and having fun. Occasionally they would come up and congratulate the two of us. My parents, Alex's parents and my sisters were all seated at our table. They too were off dancing and having fun. Braison was nuzzled into Alex's chest as the two of us were the only ones not wanting to dance. Funny because we were the ones getting married.
"Are you tired, Bray?" I asked my nephew as he stared at me. Alex was rubbing circles on his back. He shook his head.
The music came to a quick stop and I looked up to see what had happened. Dallas was standing in the middle of the stage with a microphone in hand. "Sorry to have to stop the dance party but we have a surprise performance." She smiled.
I looked over at Alex. I was completely unaware of a performance occurring. Who was going to be here? Alex smiled at me and then placed Braison on my lap. He quickly nuzzled into me while Alex walked up to the stage. I should have known!
"I wrote this song recently and I hope you guys like it." She blushed. "This is for you, Mitch. I love you."
What day is it? And in what month?
This clock never seemed so alive
I can't keep up and I can't back down
I've been losing so much time
Cause it's you and me and all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all other people
And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you
One of the things that I want to say just aren't coming out right
I'm tripping on words
You've got my head spinning
I don't know where to go from here
Cause it's you and me and all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me and all other people
And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you
There's something about you now
I can't quite figure out
Everything she does is beautiful
Everything she does is right
Cause it's you and me and all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all other people
And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you
and me and all other people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me and all other people
And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you
What day is it?
And in what month?
This clock never seemed so alive
Everyone stood up and clapped for Alex. She smiled through her blushing cheeks before locking eyes with me. 'I love you' I mouthed to her. Braison sat up on my lap and began to clap as well. I had never seen him do that before. What a cutie.
Alex left the stage and made her way over to me. "I love you, Mrs. Torres." She said to me before kissing my cheek.
"And I love you, Mrs. Torres." I winked.
The reception continued and for out conclusion we had the toasts. The first to go was Alex's best friend harper.
"Alex!" Harper said in her overly excited voice. "It's hard to believe that the little girl who used to color the school walls with me is now a married young woman. I will never forget being six years old with you and swearing that all boys had cooties. And it appears they still do." She laughed. "I'm so glad that you have found someone who loves you and treats you like you should be treated. Mitchie, you got yourself a good one. Take care of her." She winked.
Everyone clapped as Harper finished her speech. She lifted her glass and smiled. "To Mitchie and Alex. May you live a beautiful life together."
Dallas stood up next after Harper was finished and she walked over to the stage. I could tell she was nervous. My sister tends to get really nervous before public speaking, it's adorable. "I want to make a toast to both Mitchie and Alex." She said. "Mitch, you're my baby sister. It seems like just yesterday you were walking around the house in diapers chasing me down because I had taken your favorite blanket. You were always a determined little girl, always knew what you wanted and always working up for it. I'm so proud of what you have become and the way you carry yourself. I see you with Alex and you two inspire me. The kind of love that the two of you share, it's rare. Cherish it. I love you baby sis. You deserve the world."
I was still seated as I listened to my sister give a beautiful speech. Alex had her hand around my shoulder and Braison was sitting up on my lap, listening to his mommy speak. "And Alex, I would say welcome to the family but you know I've considered you my little sister since long ago. I love the way you treat my little sister. If anyone should be protecting her apart from me, I'm glad it's you. Please take good care of her. You know she can be a little trouble sometimes." Dallas and everyone else in the room laughed.
"May the two of you have the best times of your life together. And don't forget to give my Braison some cousins." She winked.
The ceremony came to a conclusion and my parents escorted us out of the house while everyone followed behind. Waiting outside in the front was a black limo, with the words 'just married' written on the back. Alex had planned every single detail of our honeymoon leaving me, and only me, completely out of it. My sister and my parents all know where she's taking me but I'm not allowed to know until we get there.
I hold Alex's had as she climbs into the limo and I follow behind her. We put the window down and wave to everyone as we pull out. My parents stand next to one Alex's as the four of them begin to cry. Dallas is standing beside them as well with a sleeping Braison.
When we can no longer see anyone, I roll up the window and turn to Alex. "So where are we headed?" I ask.
"The airport now… and that's as much as I am telling you, Mrs. Torres." She smiled. "I hope you don't mind but I will have to blind fold you when we get to the airport. I can't have you peaking."
"You're no fun, babe!" I protest.
"We'll play a game." She smiled. "You wear the blindfold at the airport and I'll let you do WHATEVER you please to me once we get to our destination."
"I'm liking this game." I give her a playful grin.
"But if you complain… No sex for you." She whispers in my ear. Gosh she knew exactly how to make me body numb in an instant.
"N-no complaints." I say with an honest tone.
I couldn't hold off any longer. Alex and I had formed an agreement before our wedding that we would refrain from sex for the 90 days leading up to it. We knew how sacred the first night as a married couple was and considering that we go at it like bunnies, the 90-day abstinence clause was the best option. Can you imagine 90 days without touching Alex? It was killing me. I had to ride solo, if you know what I mean. I was going to make love to her like never before on our honeymoon.
"We're here!" she said with enthusiasm. "Blindfold time." She pulled out her blindfold and placed it on my face.
"You're lucky I'm dying to get in your pants." I joked.
"When aren't you?" she said placed a kiss on my cheek. I loved the way her lips felt on me.
Alex grabbed my hand and led me towards the airport. She asked someone to bring our suitcases and before I knew it we were mounting the plane. At this point Alex had removed my blindfold and we made our way to our seats.
"First class?" I asked her.
"When you get three singles on the billboards hot 100, you kind of get first class whenever you want." She bragged.
"My wife the pop star." I said with a smile.
"Please say that again." She lit up.
"My wife the pop star?" I said confused.
"Just like the ring of it." She said as we took a seat. "So do you want to know where we're going?" she asked.
"Of course!" I said with excitement.
She handed me a paper and I read it. "The Bahamas?" I asked. "No fucking way!"
"Yes way." She smiled. "We're staying at this resort right by the beach and I've rented us a cabin that sits on the beach. It's beautiful. We'll have the cabin to ourselves and we can make as much noise as we want to." She wiggled her eyebrows. "I know how you like to do that."
"Excuse me?" I shook my head. "I am so not as loud as you, Mrs.I can hit an octave higher during orgasm!"
"Mitchie!" she said as she hit me on the arm. "Shut up." She laughed as she looked around making sure no one heard me.
"What? You know it's true." I winked.
"Doesn't mean you have to broadcast it!" she rolled her eyes jokingly.
"So you agree that you're louder than me?" I asked.
"We are so not discussing this any further." She rolled her eyes. "So what do you think?"
"I think that you are literally the best." I smiled. "I can't wait to have a whole week with you for myself… in a cabin… making love… your hands all over my…" I teased.
"Okay!" she said before I could go any further. "You're horny, aren't you?" she asked with a devious smile.
"You tell me." I said as I leaned into her ear. "90 days without touching you. Horny is an understatement." I whispered.
"Are you all hot and bothered?" she teased.
"Uh, yeah!" I cried. "I think you need to take care of it… in the restroom maybe?" I asked with a hopeful smile.
"We didn't go nearly three months without sex for a quickie to join the mile high club." She said shaking her head.
"Although that's not a bad idea." I nodded. "I'll keep that in mind next time we fly."
"You're the worst!" Alex laughed. "But I love you regardless."
I smiled and leaned my head into her shoulders. I couldn't wait to be in the Bahamas with her. I wanted to taste her so badly. To hold her, cherish her. The plane ride would be the death of me.
I am going to skip a bit into the story because I feel like there is only so much that can be written about them in college. I wanted to of course incorporate the wedding and honeymoon so of course I will do that, but after this I want to skip up to them out of school and in the process of having kids. Some of you have suggested you want to see them with a kid so I will get to that soon. I also want to get into their careers a little more! Hope the skipping isn't to bad. Once I get past the college I'll stop skipping ;)
What do you guys think? Please review and if you have suggestions don't be afraid to let me know!