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yes, definitely about time they move in! Only took 25 chapters haha! -SMF
Chapter Twenty-Six:
Wedding
"I'm so happy for you man!" Darien said before patting his best friend on the back.
"Thanks." Andrew said with a giant grin. "I feel like a little kid all excited for Christmas morning."
"Well you're getting a present that you're going to want to unwrap…"
"You're bad man!" Andrew said as both men laughed. "So how is it going with you and Serena?"
"Awesome. I couldn't be happier right now."
"That is great Darien. You needed this in your life. That, and Sele needs a female role in her life, it just works even better being her actual mom."
"You're right. It's kinda weird how it worked out that way, you know?"
"I still can't believe it."
Darien nodded. "It's perfect though."
"It is."
"I love her so much."
"Anyone with eyes can see that."
Darien reached into his pocket and pulled out a box. "That's why I bought this." He opened it and handed it to Andrew.
"Man, I'm honored, but this is my wedding day! If only you had asked just a couple days sooner…" Andrew said with a laugh.
"Ass."
Andrew just stared at the box. Inside was a beautiful ring. It had a white gold band, branching off into two stems towards the setting. The setting had a beautiful pink stone in the shape of a heart in the middle, with smaller diamonds around the pink heart. "This is absolutely beautiful."
"I thought so. I can't picture Serena being the one to wear a classic gold ring with a big diamond, you know?"
Andrew nodded. "I totally agree." He shut the box and handed it back to Darien. "When you going to do it?"
"Well Ilene offered to watch Selena tonight. We figured she would come to the reception for dinner, and any pictures for the dances, then Ilene is gonna take her back to her place. That way, Serena and I can stay as long as we want especially since we're best man and maid of honor; we have to be there all night! We have a hotel room at the hotel you guys are staying at. So I'm gonna do it tonight."
"Then you'll have a present of your own to unwrap!"
Darien lightly punched his laughing best friend in the arm as he joined him in laughter.
…
"Mina, you look beautiful."
"You don't look half bad yourself."
Serena's dress was a baby pink color. It was strapless with a sweetheart neckline similar to Mina's. The lightweight fabric hugged her chest and stomach before flowing down her long legs to the floor.
"Mommy, what about me?" Selena asked from her side.
Serena turned to her daughter and took in her appearance. Selena's dress was a mini version of Mina's dress. Same design and all. "You look extremely beautiful sweetie."
"Thank you mommy!" She smiled widely. "Can I go see daddy now?"
"Sure. I'll take you. Be right back."
Mina nodded as Serena and Selena walked out the door hand in hand.
…KNOCK…KNOCK…
Darien walked to the door and opened it.
"Hi daddy."
Darien scooped her up in his arms. "Hi pumpkin. You look beautiful."
"Thank you daddy." She said as she slipped from his arms and ran into the room.
"You look stunning as well." He said as he pecked Serena on the lips.
"You clean up pretty nicely yourself." She smiled.
"Hey! I'm not trying to interrupt this lovey-dovey moment, but aren't you supposed to be making sure my fiancée doesn't run out and leave me embarrassed and alone at the alter?" Andrew interrupted.
"Sorry, I was just thinking about unwrapping my present."
"I regret every saying that!" Andrew sighed before disappearing into the room.
"Unwrapping your present?" Serena asked with a raised eyebrow. "I have to get back to the bride to be. You have to explain that to me later."
"Don't worry. I will." He whispered huskily into her ear.
"See you Andrew!" She called.
"Bye."
"Bye mommy."
"I'll bring her by before we go out there."
Serena nodded. "Bye sweetie." She said before making her way back to the bride's room.
"Took you long enough. Darien drool?"
Serena laughed as she closed the door. "Yes."
"You guys are a perfect couple." Raye spoke up as she turned away from the mirror. "My brother is so happy with you."
Serena smiled. "I know. I'm really happy too."
"You guys gonna tie the knot?" Lita added.
Serena shrugged. "We've only known each other about a year or so, and we've only been dating for like nine months. We haven't talked about it though."
"Aren't you living with him already though?" Amy asked
Serena nodded. "Yah. Moved in a couple weeks ago."
"I'm sorry, but in my opinion, you guys are pretty much married." Raye said as she stood from her seat. "I mean, you guys are living together, you do everything a married couple does, the only difference is you don't have his last name and you guys don't really share finances."
"I've never really looked at it that way before."
"All marriage is other than what you guys are already doing is a piece of paper. That's it!"
The girls all laughed. "And a ring." Mina added.
"Well maybe soon he'll pop the question." Serena said hopefully.
…
Serena tapped her knife on her glass, the sound echoing through the room. "I'd like to make a toast." She announced as she stood up from her seat next to her best friend. She looked at her, tears already forming in her eyes. "I knew I wasn't going to be able to get through this speech without crying." She laughed. "And I haven't even started yet. Mina, you are my best friend; you have been for so long. I can't even explain how happy I am to see you marry your second best friend." She said as a few laughed.
"Hey!" Andrew argued.
"We'll fight about it later, but still. I'm so happy for you two. You're an amazingly cute couple and again, I couldn't be happier for you guys. Andrew, just make sure you let me see my best friend sometimes?"
"We'll see."
"Congratulations you guys. You deserve all the happiness in the world." She said as she lifted her glass.
Mina stood and hugged her best friend. "Thank you Serena."
The two blondes sat down as Darien stood up. "My turn?" He said with a nervous laugh. "I'm gonna be honest, I'm a guy who isn't quite good at using words, but I'll try. Andrew, I'm so happy for you and Mina. You guys are awesome and I love you both. I hope you guys are nothing but happy and have a great future together."
"Oh, and give me lots of nieces and nephews!" Serena added with a laugh.
"To the bride a groom." Darien said as he and everyone in the room raised their glasses.
…
Darien, Mina, Serena, and Andrew all stepped out of the limo and walked into the hotel. "This is where we go separate ways. See you guys tomorrow?" Darien asked.
"Yup. Have a good night."
"Uh duh!" Mina said as she giggled as the couples stepped onto the elevator.
"I think you're a little drunk there best friend." Serena said as she pointed to the blonde in question.
"Please! You know how hard it was to not drink? I can't remember you bimbo!"
"Oh yah." Serena giggled.
"I think you're the one that's drunk my dear cousin."
Serena stood tall and put her hands on her hips. "I don't drink." As she finished the sentence, the elevator hault to a stop and Serena stumbled, falling into Darien's grasp.
"You did tonight." Mina said.
"Quite a decent amount I might add." Darien mentioned.
Serena punched him in the arm. "Be nice mister or I won't let you take advantage of my slightly intoxicated state!" She said before clamping her hands over her mouth. "I can't believe I just said that!"
"Yah, it's time to go our separate ways!" Andrew said with a laugh. "See you guys tomorrow."
Darien and Serena walked down the hall and quickly found their room. As soon as the door was closed, Serena's hands were roaming Darien's body.
"Geese Sere, didn't realize you were this fired up."
"Yup! There's a reason I don't drink too often. Alcohol gets me pretty – uh."
Darien stepped closer to her, grabbing her hands and stopping their frantic movements. "Gets you what?" He whispered into her ear.
"You know."
"Tell me."
"Horny." She said, barely audible. Her hands frantically started removing her own clothing. In seconds, she stood in front of her boyfriend completely naked. Her hands bolted for Darien's pants. When they slid over the pocket, she felt something hard. And not what she was expecting. "What's this?"
Darien grabbed the box from his pocket. "Serena, are you sober enough for this?" He asked with a laugh.
"What is that? What are you talking about?"
He got down on one knee and opened the box. "I love you. I'd love to experience with you what our best friends got to experience over the past couple of hours. I want to be able to call you my wife for the rest of my life."
Serena's hands covered her mouth. "Seriously?" She asked in disbelief.
Darien just chuckled as he stood and put the ring on her finger. "Yes, seriously."
"Of course I will." She smiled as she wrapped her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist. "But Darien, I have a request."
"What's that love?"
"When people ask about how we got engaged, can we leave the part of me being naked and as horny as a teenage girl after prom out of the story?" She smiled.
"But that just makes this all the more unique."
"Darien Shields!" She cried before smacking him on the chest. "That would be so embarrassing if you told people that."
"Okay, fine. We can keep that little fact to ourselves." He said as he continued to hold her up.
"Good. Then I can let you continue with your quest of the evening."
"Serena dear, I think it's more your quest then mine."
Serena began grinding her lower half around Darien's waist. "But it seems like it's becoming your quest as well."
"Well forgive me for getting turned on because I have a sexy woman who happens to be naked in my arms."
"I'll forgive you later. Now can we get the clothing issue taken care of?"
"Your lack of it?"
"No, you wearing way too much of it." She whispered before finally releasing him and standing back on the ground.
A/N: wow guys, can you believe it? I published the story last, what? Thursday or Friday, and the epilogue will be posted later today. I can't thank you all enough! You all have been awesome with reviews and reading this story! Yes, the next chapter is the epilogue. I hope you're not disappointed with this chapter or the next one. Only one way for me to know...REVIEW!
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