Anders pulled the straps that held his hair up, letting his blond hair down his face with a sigh. He was nervous… just a little bit… but he was more apprehensive. He gazed at his reflection on a gigantic looking glass on the wall, and he pulled the collar on his robes. It's been a while since he had been wearing robes, since he had been wearing trousers and a shirt when he was with Lily. He sighed as he ran his fingers through his hair, and feeling the golden ring on his finger. He looked down at it and smiled as he remembered.
A couple of months ago, they had moved in to Fenris' mansion, which was now Lily's, since the elf had moved in with Hawke at her estate. Sebastian was true to his word, helping them repair the broken down estate and restoring it with the help of Kirkwall's best carpenters and masons. Hawke helped them as well, by providing much of her contacts for their furniture and tapestries. While Anders was busy teaching at the institution Hawke told him about, Lily had started gardening at the estate's backyard, with Orana and Sandal helping. She was more than happy to have the two helping her, and Sandal, particularly, grew close to her when she showed him her beautiful flowers and herbs. When it was done, the house looked splendid, and the garden behind the estate had started flourishing.
In fact, the house was so enchanting that Hawke and Fenris decided to have their simple wedding there… along with Anders and Lily's wedding.
He couldn't help but sigh as he remembered how Lily came out the backdoor to the altar they had set up in the garden, her hair unbound and wreathed with lilies. She had a beautiful white dress, threaded with silver embroidery that looked like it was Merrill's doing. She clung on to Sebastian's arm as she had agreed to let the Chantry brother to give her away, as his sign of repentance for his actions. His breath got caught at his throat as she moved towards him down the aisle, smiling.
"Breathe, mage." Fenris said, beside him, who already had Hawke on his arm. The Champion of Kirkwall giggled, looking just as radiant and beautiful in her white dress.
The moment Lily grasped his hand and stood beside him, everything was a blur. He had stopped listening to Elthina as she stood on the altar and blessed the two couples with the Chant of Light, and even the sermon she gave. All he was aware of was his own lips saying 'I do", and her own vows to him.
Of course, when Elthina said that they may kiss their brides, Anders blinked and looked down at Lily. Fenris gave Hawke a small, loving kiss on Hawke's lips, and he smirked.
"Let's show them how to kiss, shall we, darling?" Anders told her, and she threw her head back and laughed as he twisted and dipped her, her back arching, and kissing her passionately. Varric and Isabela hollered and cheered, while the others clapped. When he pulled her up again, the two couples waved at their guests, which included their friends, Varric, Isabela, Aveline and her husband Donnic, Merrill and Warden Commander Amell and, surprisingly, Nathaniel Howe and the elf Zevran Arainai. Sandal and his father, Bodahn and Orana cheered as well, although the elf-servant clung on to a leash that held Hawke's mabari, Ringo.
Even the party afterwards was a blur to him. He had chatted up with Nathaniel and Isabela, drank and told stories with Donnic and Aveline, and even danced a little waltz with Hawke and Merrill. He felt happy, but as he turned to Lily, who was dancing an exciting Remigold with Varric, twirling and laughing, he couldn't help but look at her. The dwarf was… dwarfed… by Lily's height, so he settled on laying his hand respectfully on her side as they danced. She spun gracefully as they did, her hair flaring around like a cloud.
He felt his heart burst out in happiness as he looked at her, noting the small protrusion of her pregnancy through her dress. He's married… to the love of his life. And he had a home. And a child to expect.
And all of it started simply because he wanted to get away from the Ferelden Circle.
Solona dragged him to the dance floor, demanding to see 'Anders' Spicy Shimmy' and he couldn't help but laugh as he danced with his former Commander. He saw Lily look at him as she moved with Sebastian now, who had taken her hand for a dance. Their gazes met, and Lily grinned, before winking. The small action caused a small jolt of electricity run down his spine, making his crotch fill with desire, thanking the Maker that he wore loose robes for the ceremony than leathers… or else the people could see what a massive hard-on he was sporting. He shook his head a little.
Tonight. He would have her on his bed tonight… as his wife.