My apologies for taking so long but I just had major writer's block. plus i get distracted easily. But putting that aside enjoy!
The sounds of laughter, glasses tinkering, and utensils clattering filled Roderich's ballroom. The wedding ceremony was over and everyone ,now changed into slightly casual formal cloths, was enjoying a delicious meal. The Newlyweds were of course seated at the head table, next to their brothers' and grandfathers.
"So what do Feliciano and Ludwig's grandfather's do now?" Annabelle asked, taking a sip of her drink. "I don't really think I can explain what they do now." Francis started. "But they, just like their grandsons, also have a close relationship." Jeanne chuckled a little and looked to the couple at the front. Ludwig was wiping sauce off Feli's face.
"This food is really good." Marie stated, picking up some noodles with some chopsticks. "Those these are kind of hard to use." She added, loosing her hold on the sticks but continued eating once she found it again. Aloud tinkling of glass stopped all the chatter and gathered everyone's attention.
"Grazie everyone! I want to thank you all for being here to share the moment of my sweet little grandson wedding!" Feliciano chuckled as his grandfather addressed the room. "Now my other daring, still not married, grandson will give his best man speech." Lovino grumbled, and made his way up from his seat.
Lovino snatched the mic from his grandpa, mostly to stop the man from embarrassing him anymore, and cleared his throat. "Fine! First off I'm going to say I NEVER APPROVED OF THIS MARRIAGE!" Almost all of the nations face palmed. "I never like your chose in men and-SHUT UP I HEARD THAT POTATO BASTARD # 2"
Gilbert smirks and Antonio gave him the thumbs up. "But I am going to say that I'm not ashamed of what my fratello has become. Like come on he did totally kick that Turkish jerk's ass." Sadiq and Feliciano shot each other a look and shared a silent laugh. "But that still doesn't make me hate your partner less. Finite, I'm done."
Slamming the mic on the table, Lovino stomped back to his seat, making sure to hit his boyfriend on the head first. "Alright, I don't think that was what a best man speech was suppose to be but good enough." Rome said scratching his head. "Gilbert your speech." Grinning, The albino got up and made is way to the front.
"Well, West, It's about time you and Feli tied the knot. Honestly no one thought you had the balls to finally propose, isn't that right Liz?" Gilbert directed to Elizaveta, who just shook and rolled her eyes. "I've watch West grow from a small, less awesome than me, empire to the big , still less awesome, country he is now." He paused n drank some beer.
"But one word that describes my bruder, besides anal, is reliable!" Another swig of beer. " You can always count on him if you need anything. A ride, food, that one toy u want to try on your partner. Like some months back -" Francis could tell where this was going and instantly covered Jeanne's ears, much to her confusion.
He wan't the only one. Berwald and Tino had scrambled out of their seats to cover Peter and Evert's ears, Vash had done the same with Lili, but Abby and Halim(Wy and TRNC) took the liberty of covering their own ears. " And then there was the time-" CLANG! Gilbert dropped to the floor, out cold.
"That enough from this Turd." Elizaveta said, casually wiping her frying pan clean and retrieving the microphone. " It is now time for our Newlyweds to have their first dance. Roddy, Dear, if you will." Roderich nodded and made his way from his seat to a piano that was in the corner of the ballroom.
Ludwig stood up and offered Feliciano his hand, which he gladly took, and lead him to the dance floor. Once the music began to play, Ludwig set his hand on Feli's waist while Feli placed his hand on his husband's shoulder. The pair swayed back and forth, moving slowing around the floor to the tune of the piano melody.
The couple gently moved around the dance floor before ending up in the center. "Hmm..Germany.." Feliciano whispered, resting his head on Ludwig's chest. " I'm so happy." The German smiled and rested his head atop the Italian's " Ja, Italien, I am too." The music ended and the crowd clapped, some took photos, as the pair kissed.
Suddenly loud Techno filled the room causing several to jump. "ALRIGHT FREAKS IT'S TIME FOR THIS PARTY TO START!" The , now conscious , Prussian shouted over the DJ speakers. Some of elder nations groaned but some of the more fun energetic nations decided to join in.
"Come on Iggy let's go dance!" Alfred said, already pulling the Brit on the dance floor. " You moron." Feliciano chuckled and started dancing to the new music, Ludwig wasn't as ready, but the clubber in him soon came out. Few more minutes later and most of the couples were dancing, those who weren't were wandering around the snack table.
" Would you care to dance Jeanne?" Francis asked. " Non, I'm no good a dancing, even if it's not formal. " She explained and leaned back in her seat. "Then how about we take a walk around?" He suggested, getting up. Jeanne nodded and followed him out to the gazebo.
"Wow I've never seen lanterns like these, I wish i had my camera with me" Francis smiles and watched his girlfriend examine the lights. " I could take you to Japan one day, if you would like." He offered. "That would be nice but I'd be much to scared to leave France. It took both Marie and Annabelle to get me on the plane to America." She explained.
Francis hid a blush on his face but moved next to her. " But you didn't seem nervous about coming here." He stated. "We'll perhaps it's cause you're here." Jeanne stated looking out at the garden. " Around you I feel like I'm home. " She said looking up at him. Francis looked down at her.
His heart pounded a little. He it was another opportunity he could use to either say or do something, could he finally do it. Moving a little closer, Francis put his arm around Jeanne, which caused her to tense up slightly before looking up at him. "Francis?" Gulping, he moved so they were facing each other.
"Jeanne...Je t-"
"Hey you two!" The couple looked over to see Marie and Annabelle calling to them. "Feliciano is about to though the bouquet come one Jeanne!" Jeanne rolled her eyes while shaking her head. " I guess we should go in. I'm getting hungry again anyway." Francis nodded, hiding his disappointment in being interrupted, and followed her back.
"Alright everybody! Ready, CATCH!" Feliciano flung his bouquet of flowers out to the crowd. It was made of of just some of the Non-married females, plus Feliks, but minus Jeanne who chose to just stay in the back with Francis, Lars, Alice, Vash, and Lili. "How come you're not in the crowd, Alice?" Jeanne asked.
The Dutch girl giggled and took another piece of chocolate. " Well despite the fact that I'm not really seeing anyone. I think it's a little silly actually." She stated. " Mm this is some of the best chocolate you've ever made Vash." lili chuckled as a blush came over her brother's cheeks.
Over with in the crowd, chaos with the bouquet toss had ensued. It had apparently gone a bit to far and hit Johnny(Mossloia), who swore loudly as Henry(Hutt River) laughed next to him. The Miconation shouted at him and threw the bouquet back into the crowd. This time the flowers bounced around a little and eventually hit and over enthusiastic Dane.
"Aww looks what I caught, Norge." Mathias said, instantly wrapping his arms around the Norwegian. " Idiot. We're already married, throw it back." Lukas stated. The Dane gave a laugh and gave him a kiss before chucking the flowers in a random direction. "WOAH ! Yo Look Out You Guys!"
The six people in the back looked up as a bundle of color came out of nowhere, hitting a certain Swiss in the face. " You caught the bouquet, bruder!" Lili exclaimed happily. "Uh Ja.. what ever." Vash blushed, darting his eyes around before just holding the flowers behind his back.
After that the party went back to how it was, only this time it was Arthur and Kiku providing the music. " Wow I didn't know those two were such good DJ s." Marie stated, popping up next to the group. "Well you'd be surprised at how Arthur use to be." Francis chuckled as his mind wandered to some years back.
Some time later the music changed again to slower, more romantic like, music and mostly only couples remained dancing. Feliciano and Ludwig were dancing close to each other , not far away was Gilbert with Mathieu, Antonio had managed to coax Lovino into walking on to the dance floor, and Vash had even asked Alice if he'd join her in a dance.
" Jeanne?" Francis said, taking her hand. " Voulez-vous danse avec moi?" (Will you dance with me?) He asked, motioning to the dance floor. " But I can't dance. " She reminded him. "I'll teach you." He said, pulling her along to the dance floor, Marie and Annabelle helping by pushing Jeanne forward.
"Alright, just place your left hand here. " Francis said, placing Jeanne's hand on his shoulder. " And my hand goes here." He said placing his right hand on her waist, careful not to make it seem like he was advancing on her. " Now give me your hand," The two held hands. " and just follow my lead.
Jeanne slowly followed along, tripping several times, and also stepping on Francis's feet on a few occasions. " Uh I can't do this, It's impossible." She said, frustrated after nearly tripping again. "Then perhaps you should try looking up at moi instead of your feet, chere." Francis suggested instead before stating to lead her in the dance again.
A few minutes later, Jeanne was dancing a lot better. "See, much better." Francis assured her as he pulled her back from a spin. " I still don't think i'm that well." She said, now just swaying slowly to the music. " Nonsense you did very well " He smiled, gazing in to her eyes.
Around them the number of dancer's had dwindled, it was late after all. Besides them and the Newly Weds, Arthur and Alfred were still dancing, Antonio and Lovino, and also Vash and Alice. All the others, including most of the guest, had either left to their rooms or were sleeping some where on the floor.
Looking around, Francis took note that Marie and Annabelle had fallen asleep. Jeanne followed his gaze she chuckled at seeing her friends. "We should probably head to our rooms, it's late." She suggested. "Let's just finish the dance." Francis said, spinning her slowly. "Alright." Jeanne yawn a little.
Eventually, Jeanne ended up with her head resting on the Frenchman's chest as they danced. " Today has been really eventful. " She mumbled. "Oui it has.." Smiling softly, Francis planted a soft kiss on Jeanne's head.
"Je t'aime..."
Jeanne stopped dancing for a moment, contemplating what Francis had just said. She lifted her head to look at him. Francis was internally panicking so much that Jeanne, if she had kept her head where it was, could possibly hear his heart.
" Je t'aime aussi."
Bet some of you thought either Jeanne or Francis were gonna catch the bouquet, non? Well I thought it would be to predictable. So I wrestled with the problem of who would catch it till finally i was like " FUCK THIS! I'm a settle this once n for all!" So I wrote down all my Ships that i figured may or may not be married in this story, cut the names in to slips and put them in a hat. Alright I hope ya'll enjoyed that I need to head off to bed.