Thank you for all the reviews, I got the most I have gotten for any chapter!
You all really seemed to like the wedding and I was so happy to read your reviews.
So we start off with the wedding reception here and Aleeshya makes her debut ;)
For the first time in this series, I've used a song not by the Jonas Brothers or Demi Lovato. The song in this chapter is Greatest Story Ever Told by Oliver James. You should definitely listen to it, it's such a beautiful song.
Here We Go Again: Chapter 37
"So where are we going?" I asked once we got in the limousine.
After signing the wedding certificate, we were congratulated by everyone and had professional photos taken.
"You've waited this long Mrs. Gray, I think you can wait a little longer to find out where our reception will be."
"Mrs. Gray, I like the sound of it." I mused.
"Well, everyone else is following us there." He explained, it will take almost four hours to get there though."
"Really? Four whole hours?" I asked.
"I think I know how we can pass the time, in the back of this big limo all alone together." He joked.
I swatted his arm playfully before turning serious, "I really can't believe we got this far. I can't believe we are finally married."
He kissed my forehead gently, "We have really begun our lives together now."
"I love you."
"I love you too, now sit back and relax. Take a nap, it's already been a long day," He told me, "You are going to need some energy for later tonight." He added huskily, sending the chills down my spine as I rested my head on his shoulder.
...
I ended up being woken up before we arrived, "Baby, wake up. We will be there in ten minutes." Shane said softly.
I let out a yawn and realized that it was starting to get dark outside; I also noticed where we were, "Why are we back in New York?" I questioned him.
He kissed me in response and then winked at me.
I really wanted to know where we were going; it must have been one huge venue to hold everyone in it for a wedding reception.
I was looking out the window, trying to recognize where we were to try and figure out where we may have been going.
Just under ten minutes later I knew exactly where our reception was.
We were at the pier and a cruise ship was in the water; with a couple hundred dining tables in it, all occupied by people.
"Shane," I gasped in amazement, "This is where..." I trailed off, bewildered.
"Where we had our first date." He finished for me.
It was the Bateaux Harbour Cruise ship that was an all glass vessel so you could see the city as you ate.
"I can't believe you rented out the whole thing again." I said happily.
I still remembered our first date vividly. He had brought me here as a surprise when we were only eighteen and sixteen years old. He rented out the whole ship for us and ate some of the most glorious food that I had ever tasted. We danced on the ship and ended the night dancing again, but in the rain this time, as we made our way back to the limousine.
"I love you, you deserve the best." He murmured.
"I don't need the best that money can buy Shane, I just need you. You are all I need to survive." I whispered.
He kissed me lovingly and soon got out the limousine as the driver opened the door for us. He helped me get out; making sure my dress was alright as I stepped onto another white carpet that had been set up.
With our hands laced together, he let me towards the entrance of the ship. Brown was waiting for us, with a microphone in his hand. "You ready?" He asked us.
We both nodded.
"May I present to you all for the first time, Mr and Mrs Shane Gray." Brown announced into his microphone as walked into view onto the ship.
Everyone was on their feet applauding as we walked in and I could recognize almost every face that was there. Everyone was from the ceremony had arrived here before us and there were flashes going off in every direction.
"Can we have the bride and the groom to the dance floor for their first dance as husband and wife?"
I looked over at the band that was on the stage by the dance floor and saw a up-coming band that I recognized and rather liked. They consisted of four guys who were all dressed in suits. The lead singer who had beckoned us over couldn't have been older than twenty.
Shane led me over to the very center of the dance floor, he placed one hand on my waist and I put one on his shoulder. He held the other out for me and I placed mine in it as the music began playing.
"Thank you for this moment,
I've gotta say how beautiful you are.
Of all the hopes and dreams I could have prayed for,
There you are,"
"I thought we were going to play 'Gotta Find You' as our wedding song." I said, confused.
"That would be a bit clichéd of me Mitch, we'll play it later." He chuckled at me.
"If I could have one dance forever,
I would take you by the hand,
Tonight it's you and I together,
I'm so glad I'm your man,"
"Who sings this song?" I asked.
"I wrote it for you a couple of months back, had the band learn it purposely for tonight."
I smiled at him, "You never cease to amaze me."
"And if I lived a thousand years,
You know I never could explain,
The way I lost my heart to you,
that day,
but if destiny decided I should look the other way,
then the world would never know,
the greatest story ever told,
and did I tell you that I love you,
tonight,"
"Shane." I said softly, the song was so beautiful.
We continued to stare into each other's eyes, swaying in time to the music.
"I don't hear the music,
When I'm looking in your eyes,
But I feel the rhythm of your body,
Close to mine,
It's the way we touch, it soothes me,
It's the way we'll always be,
your kiss your pretty smile,
you know I'd die for,
oh baby,
you're all I need,"
"This is the best day of my life," I admitted, "You have made me so happy." I told him, slightly teary-eyed.
"You have made me the happiest man on the planet, Mitch. I don't know what I would have done without you in my life."
He twirled me around slowly and brought me in closer to him. He wrapped his arms around my lower-back and I placed mine on his chest, resting my head in the crook of his neck.
He began singing along to me, singing for my ears only. Singing the song he had written for me.
"And if I lived a thousand years,
You know I never could explain,
The way I lost my heart to you,
that day,
but if destiny decided I should look the other way,
then the world would never know,
the greatest story ever told,
and did I tell you that I love you,
just how much I really need you,
did I tell you that I love you,
tonight,
tonight,
And if I lived a thousand years,
You know I never could explain,
The way I lost my heart to you,
that day,
but if destiny decided I should look the other way,
then the world would never know,
the greatest story ever told,
and did I tell you that I love you,
just how much I really need you,
did I tell you that I love you tonight."
Everyone cheered for us as the song came to an end and I pulled back slightly from Shane.
He captured my lips with his own, "I love you." He whispered pulling away.
...
After saying hello to almost all the guests with Shane, we were able to sit down for dinner. The bridal party sat at the head table with us; and Shane and my parents were at the table closest to us.
Caitlyn was the first to deliver her speech; she stood up next to me and spoke rather confidently, "No one can deny how in love Shane and Mitchie are. Mitchie is my best friend in the entire world, she is practically my sister. Shane is like my brother, he is one of the closest friends that I have. I have been with them throughout their relationship, watching them grow together and fall in love. I have been there since they first got together at Camp Rock over two and a half years ago. It seems like a lifetime ago yet it seems like only yesterday that Mitchie slipped over in a mop bucket in the Camp Rock kitchens. That was when we truly begun our friendship. I knew that Shane and Mitchie would end up together as soon as he interrupted her performance at Final Jam that same year. The look in their eyes as they sung to each other said everything. Shane and Mitchie are perfect for each other; there are no words to describe how happy I am for you two, I wish them a life-time of happiness together. To Shane and Mitchie." She toasted.
Everyone clapped, including Shane and me of course.
Nate stood up next, "Where do I begin with these two...I seem to recall sending Shane back to Camp Rock to get him back to reality. There he met Mitchie and it wasn't long before the two fell in love and captivated the world with their romance. Mitchie is like the sister I never had and Shane definitely is more than just a best friend to Jason and I, the three of us are like brothers. I still remember our first tour, Shane refused to leave his pillow at home. This seemed normal until I saw that it...it was a Care bears pillow." He chuckled, making a number of people laugh including me, "Mitchie and Shane are always there for me when I need it, they are two of the most amazing people I have met. I wish them all the best for the years to come, here's to Shane and Mitchie." He toasted.
...
After some dancing and photos with some family, friends and my band of course; the father/daughter dance was announced and my dad found me.
He led me to the floor and we began dancing, "I've never been more proud of you, you know?"
"Really?" I asked him.
"Really, I'm so proud of everything you have done over these past few years. You have already accomplished so much in your life and you're only eighteen."
"I'm nineteen next month." I pointed out.
He chuckled at this, "You really are growing up...Just know that I could never be disappointed in you, I will always love you no matter what."
"I love you too, daddy."
Not too long later Caitlyn came out from nowhere, telling me it was time to toss my bouquet.
"Where have you been?" I asked her.
She lifted her dress up slightly so I could see her feet; she had changed out of her heels into a pair of silver-sequined high-top converses.
"Why?" I asked, confused.
"Better chance at getting the bouquet, everyone else will be struggling in heels and I will be the one laughing in the end." She answered simply.
It turned out to be quite logical actually.
When the time came for me to toss the bouquet, she leapt straight into action.
I don't think she counted on the blonde girl next to her catching the bouquet at the same time as she did. I was giggling like crazy as I watched Caitlyn and this other girl trying to tear the bouquet out of the other's grasp.
It took a good minute for Caitlyn to manage to grab it and run to the other side of the boat, out of view. The converses turned out to be quite logical indeed.
Caitlyn only re-appeared as Shane and I cut our wedding cake. How that girl loved her cake.
"I spoke to Carly." She told me.
"And?" I prodded her.
"I was nice."
"I'm proud of you, Cait. I'm proud you didn't hit her as well. Who was the girl that you most definitely would have hit if you didn't get the bouquet?" I asked.
"She's Taylor's girlfriend, Aleeshya, she lives here in the city. I only have spoken to her a bit but she seems like an awesome girl." She replied, sincerely, "Oh! And she completely hates Alison, that means we like her already." She winked at me.
...
Shane I shared our last dance for the night to 'Gotta Find You'.
We said goodbye to everyone we could on our way out.
"Call us before you leave tomorrow." Savannah instructed me.
"I will." I promised her.
My mom was the last one to say goodbye to me, "I love you honey."
"I love you too, mom." I told her, hugging her tightly, "Thank you for everything you've done for me."
"Have fun tonight." She winked at me.
It then hit me, Shane and I would sleep together tonight.
The thought lingered in my mind as Shane held my hand and took me back into our limousine; he helped me into it and got in after me. We waved goodbye to everyone as we drove off.
"What's on your mind?" Shane whispered into my ear.
"Just thinking about everything that has happened today and how I can finally call you my husband."
He grinned at this, "Your mom has your suitcase waiting for you at the hotel. She's packed everything you'll need, her words not mine." He laughed.
I smiled at him but didn't say anything.
We both knew what was coming, yet neither of us wanted to bring it up.
For a long time now we had wanted this, all those times in the past we had to stop ourselves. Tonight would be different; it was finally going to happen.
Shane and I would make love together, on the night of our wedding, for the very first time.
So...
1. What did you think of the chapter and are you looking forward to the wedding night?
2. What do you think of all this Jemi twitter drama between Demi and a gossip site?
Personally I don't know what to make of it right now.
