LOVE WILL FIND A WAY…
Ok here it is the final chapter of Love Will Find a Way but not necessarily the end of this verse as once I'm done with 'Space Between' I'll most likely cross post it here and if I don't and you are curious to take a glimpse into the 50 junior/senior year drabbles and the 50 February 2016 and beyond drabbles I've crafted let me know. Also my friend is in the process of writing a side story about the 'Hudson' family in my verse and I'm stoked to see where she takes them. Lots of callbacks this chapter most notable moments from the Hudson/Chang double wedding in chapter 28 and a song (10 minutes ago) that was used in Find Yourself. Also in TRUE glee fashion a 2nd song is used as well. I hope you enjoy my final chapter. Don't own GH or GLEE but James Franco is BACK and I'm hearing rumors of a Blaine/Artie duet so all is well in my little world.
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So, Artie and Kristina kept good on their promise as they spent the rest of the year 2015 planning their future and watching as the futures of their friends blossomed around them.
For the Hudson's little Eloise Drizzle was born in December slightly before Christmas in a Plaza Hotel elevator of all places. And as for newlyweds Rachel and Quinn well they were one and three months pregnant respectably which begged the question….
"When are you and Artie going to have kids?" Brittney asked as the female members of
The New Directions class of 2012 along with Kurt, and Molly sat around one of the larger indoor cabanas of the Lima country club preparing for the Abrams-Davis wedding ceremony to begin, "because I always pictured little brown haired blue eyed babies dressed in argyle onesies babbling Latin instead of baby talk."
"Well, first I need to finish my last semester of undergrad and get into law school," Kristina said as she gently ran her hands down the skirt of the fabulous designer gown that Santana helped her get from Paris with her Crimson connections. Kurt was jealous about that.
"We are just lucky that Krissy here didn't decide to wait that long to get married," Kurt said, "though knowing Artie I'm sure he couldn't take the wait."
"Truthfully, I was the one who couldn't stand the long engagement, I mean when you love someone you just know and with Artie I knew."
"Well," Molly said, "you look amazing sis, though I'm still jealous I haven't had a fairytale romance like you found."
"What about George?"
Molly paused thinking about her boyfriend who was coming to the ceremony and would surely be in some of the family photos later on.
"He's great and all, I just don't see him being my end all be all soul mate you know what I mean."
"I do," Kristina said with a smile before freezing her face in a look so that Kurt could apply another coat of make up to her face.
"Perfect," Kurt said smacking his lips together flashing the blushing bride his own smile.
"So," Kristina said with a smile, "ladies…Kurt…as much as I love all this fawning over me I just really want to marry the man of my dreams so…shouldn't we get started with all the traditional motions or are we beyond that."
"Beyond tradition," Kurt said rolling his eyes, "who do you think we are…."
Kristina simply shrugged watching her friends and kid sister clamor around the room with smiles on their faces.
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"Can you guys pinch me because I am starting to feel like today is a dream?"
Finn reached over to pinch the groom to be on the arm.
"Ouch, you do know I was being rhetorical right."
"I don't even know what that means but I was just doing what you said. Anyway it's not a dream it's about time that you make Krissy your bride."
"He's right," Puck said, "I still can't believe it took you so long but welcome to the marriage club….Matt you do know it's legal for you and Kurt to tie the know right?"
Matt smiled and nodded mentioning that in due time they would make it official.
There were smiles all around as Matt said this as Mike took a seat next to the groom.
"So, did you always think it would end up like this man, even before the surgery?"
"Surgery?" Nate asked rolling his eyes.
"Nate…you do remember that I was in a wheelchair in those old pictures I used to have up."
"I just thought you broke your leg….though you were never in a cast…and the pictures spanned three years and…."
"And I was paralyzed from the age of eight to eighteen and even if Dr. Lewis never approached me with the surgery or if he did and it failed I do believe I'd still be here today getting married to the best girl in the universe, the only difference is she'd be wearing a dress tailored to sit on my lap instead of one that moved with the music as we twirled around dancing together."
"Wow," Michael said, "at least I know my brother in law isn't short in the romance department eh?"
"Speaking of our new brother," Puck said, "you treat Kristina well ok or else."
"You're never going to let me live those eighteen months I was MIA down will you."
"Nope," Puck along with Mike and Michael said as one as they along with Kurt dealt with the brunt of Kristina's depression.
Artie let out a small laugh wishing he had the guts to of been open and honest with Kristina from the get go trying to visualize where there relationship would of lead to had she sat by his side during his surgery and rehab however his thoughts were interrupted by Puck's voice.
"Anyways," his soon to be…well brother in law Artie guessed spoke with a smile, "I know this is traditionally a chick thing to do but since we are a progressive group us dudes decided that well…."
Looking toward the other guys Puck smirked.
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"Something old," Both Kurt and Puck spoke from their respective rooms as the two young men held out boxes.
Kristina took her box from Kurt, removing the delicate tissue lining to reveal a handbag.
"Its vintage couture," Kurt said, "I know it's not a Frederico original shipped from Paris but I saw this at this chic Boutique in the city and it matched the designs San showed me perfectly and I knew it was for you."
Fingering the delicate silk and pearl clutch a smile crossed her face.
"It's beautiful," she replied leaning over to her brother and kissing him on the cheeks European style.
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As this went on Artie opened the box Puck gave him.
"A key?"
"Not just any key, it's a key to a vintage convertible that Burt and I have been working to restore."
"A-a car… I can't."
"You can and you will, you can't be driving around on that bike of yours forever especially now that you're a married man."
Artie let out a little laugh.
"Ok, so while the car is vintage it's new to me so does that count as my something new as well?"
Puck shook his head.
"Nope."
It was now that Finn held out a box.
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"Something new," Finn said as Mercedes was saying the same thing to Kristina.
"So," Mercedes said with a smile, "I know you have plenty of necklaces most notably Kurt's moms necklace which you have on now."
Kristina nodded fingering the necklace around her neck with a half-smile on her lips.
"I thought this was supposed to be something NEW Mercedes."
"girl I'm getting to that," Mercedes said with a smile, "the other necklace you were on a regular basis is the simple chain that holds Artie's class ring, a chain that even through the rough times you kept close to your heart."
"Except for that time in Greece that I wanted to dump it in the water did your husband tell you about that adventure Mercedes."
Mercedes shook her head holding out a black velvet jewelry box.
"Anyway since it's your wedding to Artie it's only fitting you keep the trinket close to your heart and so for your something new I give you some bling."
Flipping open the box a smile crossed Kristina's lips as she saw the gold and ruby of Artie's ring polished from the jewelers and hung on a new gold chain.
"It's lovely," Kristina said holding out the chain, "can someone clasp me please?"
Kurt smiled taking the chain from Mercedes and hanging it on Kristina's neck.
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"I know what you're thinking," Finn said holding out a box, "Jewelry…isn't that kind of girly."
Shrugging his shoulders Artie just smiled.
"Not really, guys wear jewelry too they just don't brag about it like guys."
"Besides Finn," Matt said grabbing the box from Finn, "it's not so much Jewelry as it is an accessory."
At Matt's comment Artie was definitely intrigued as he opened the box to reveal a pair of cufflinks that looked like musical notes.
"When I was with Kurt picking up your rings at the jewelers," Matt said, "I saw them and they spoke to me, they said Matt… Artie needs to have those for his wedding."
Mouthing a thank you to Matt and Finn and the others he slipped the cufflinks on thinking a car…cufflinks…and two more gifts to go… no wonder why this was a bridal big deal.
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"Ok," Mike said breaking Artie from his thoughts at the same time that Rachel, full of her usual charismatic overly caffeinated energy was gearing up to speak to Kristina, "time for the something borrowed."
"I take it that this is from you Rachel," Kristina asked playing coy.
"Your assumption would be correct," Rachel said, "now as you know I've been in pageants and productions since I was a tot and this tiara in particular is special to me. It was the tiara I wore when I was Glee clubs candidate for Homecoming Court Senior Year."
Kristina nodded thinking about the event…. How Rachel and Puck had represented Glee club in the Homecoming court eventually taking home the roll of Queen and King respectively.
"Anyway, I figured since Feddy's design didn't come with a vale that this tiara would tie the bridal look together and also give you and Artie the same luck it gave Noah and I on homecoming."
"Thanks," Kristina said as Santana glared at Rachel before grabbing the Tiara from her frienemy's hand and placing it on the bride's head effortlessly.
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Reaching over to his wrist Mike pulled up his sleeves to revel a watch, a highly expensive looking one at that.
"Yes, it's a Rolex," Mike said, "gawk in awe all you want…Mercedes got it for me our first Christmas… anyway since it's much nicer than your $20 Department Store time piece I thought I'd let you borrow it…. Just give it to me back before you get whisked off to your honeymoon alright."
Artie let out a little laugh removing his own watch and slipping Mike's Rolex on his wrist.
"Alright."
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"And finally," Molly and Nate spoke in their respective rooms, "the something blue."
"Well, this should be easy," Kristina said fingering the blue ribbon that was wrapped around her bouquet that was lying on the small vanity mirror that sat in the cabana.
The girls and Kurt simply nodded.
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"Let me guess," Artie said looking at his reflection in the mirror, running his fingers across his blue silk tie, "it's this correct."
"Man your smart," Nate said flashing his roommate a smile with his lopsided jaw.
Artie grinned back.
"I know I am," he replied as there was a knock on the door.
"If it's Kristina," Puck said, "get out."
"Relax," Burt said peering his head into the room directing his gaze to his future son in law, "so is everyone ready."
"I'm ready if Kris is… by the way Burt thanks for the car."
"Don't mention it son," the older man said with a smile, "so then shall we get this shindig on the road."
The guys nodded taking Burt's exit as a cue to set up shop for the ceremony as the groom along with his best man Nate and groomsmen Puck, Finn and Mike made their way to the hall where the ceremony was to take place.
As they made their way to the room the father of the bride made his way to the cabana where the girls were waiting.
"Is it safe for me to come in," Burt asked as he knocked on the door which his son slid open.
"Of course it is dad," Kurt said with a smile as the older man's eyes fell upon the bride.
"Kristina," Burt said, "you look…simply breath taking."
"Thanks dad," she spoke with a smile as over the years Burt had become more of her father then Sonny and while her biological father and her still held a constant rapport the other man understood his girls reasons for having Burt be the one giving her away and shockingly accepted it without argument or bloodshed.
Standing up, Kristina gave herself one final once over.
"Perfection," Santana said with a smile, "if you ever decide to give up law you have a promising career as a model."
"Hey," Brittney said.
"Don't worry Brit you'll always be my top model."
The blonde smiled as the bride took her father's hand and watched as her maid of honor Molly and bridesmaids Tina and Quinn waited for the wedding march to begin while other bridesmaid Sam went to grab semiprofessional flower girl Dani from Puck's mother and the other girls found their seats in the crowd.
A few minutes passed and soon the soft sounds of the wedding march filled the air.
"Showtime," Molly whispered with a smile as the women descended the aisle gaining massive stairs from their husbands and boyfriends along with all the other guests that were captivated by their lovely pink designer bridesmaid dresses as they made their way to the makeshift altar where once more Father Cotes had presided over the service. Much like Dani being a regular bridesmaid the clergyman seemed to be a regular officiator over glee weddings having married Burt and Alexis as well as Mike and Mercedes's almost wedding and their double wedding with Finn and Tina.
"So, we are gathered here today for another glee wedding," the father said with a smile, "this time to celebrate the union of Arthur James Abrams and Kristina Adela Davis, a couple whose union is far overdue."
There were nods of agreement from everyone in attendance as the father went on.
"And so on this Valentine's Day I would like to ask the bride and groom to share their vows with one another."
The couple nodded each pulling out notes.
"Ladies first," Artie said with a smile.
Kristina nodded.
"Once upon a time, in the late winter of 2010 I was told that I'd be transferring to public school. Yes I know what you're thinking why the big deal, but considering up until then I'd gone to only the most prestigious of prep schools it was a very big deal. And so that's how I found myself at one William McKinley High where before the final bell rang on that first day I'd met Artie. Now I had just gotten out of a very toxic relationship before my move and was not intending to fall in love there was just something in that boy I met at lunch that drew me in and by the time we were working on a duet for invitational together I knew my fate was sealed, I was head over heels in love with Artie Abrams and he was the same about me. We've had our ups and downs our highs and lows but through it all our love kept leading us back to one another and for that I am proud to become his wife and spend the rest of my life as Kristina Abrams."
"God," Artie said, "I really don't think I can top that other than to say that with me it was also love at first sight and well…we were in glee club and with that in mind I'd like to steal the rest of my vows from the King if that's all right."
Kristina smiled and nodded thinking that by 'King' Artie HAD to mean Michael Jackson, which was until his mouth opened up again and he gently placed a hand on her cheek.
"Wise men say, only fools rush in but I can't help falling in love with you."
At this moment the Kristina watched as from somewhere in the crowd Puck was handed a guitar and began to strum as Artie began to croon.
'Shall I stay; it would be a sin, if I can't help falling in love with you. Like a river flows surely to the sea, darling so it goes some things are meant to be. Take my hand; take my whole life too, for I can't help falling in love with you."
A light round of applause filled the air and the father smiled getting down to the nitty gritty of the traditional ceremony asking them if they accepted their vows of marriage to which both parties said I do and they finally shared their first kisses and Mr. and Mrs. Abrams and a few moments later were walking hand and hand into the reception hall full of smiles.
"Have I told you just how beautiful you look Mrs. Abrams," Artie whispered sweetly in Kristina's ear.
"Yes you have Mr. Abrams but I never tire of hearing it and might I once again say just how breathtakingly handsome you are."
"It's the tie," Artie said, "it brings out my eyes."
A light smile crossed Artie's lips before his wife's mouth met his.
Pulling back Artie whispered once more.
"Did I tell you what your dad and Puckerman gave us as a wedding gift?" Artie asked rhetorically knowing he'd yet to tell his bride about the car however it was this moment that Kurt decided to interrupt.
"Save the personal PDA for your Honeymoon darlings," Kurt said, "anyway Krissy…you know that convertible that they've been restoring in the garage?"
"No!"
Kurt nodded.
"Yes…anyway enough about that it's high time the party got started with the bride and groom sharing in their first dance."
"About our first dance….." Artie said.
"Don't tell me you want to wheel out a chair for old times' sake?" Kurt asked rolling his eyes.
"No," Artie replied, "but in true glee fashion…."
It was in that moment that Artie nodded to a familiar looking man sitting at a piano.
"Brad?" Kristina muttered.
"Surprise," Artie whispered back before the overture of the song at hand gave way to the first verse and he began to sing…
Ten minutes ago, I saw you I looked up when you came through the door my head started reeling you gave me the feeling the room had no ceiling or floor…
Artie expertly twirled Kristina around the center of the floor in a manner like those contestants on that dance show Mike claimed he'd totally win if he'd decided to take his love of dance and spin it to a professional career path or if he'd ever became a C list reality star.
Ten minutes ago, I met you, and we murmured our how do you dos…..
Artie continued to belt out with a huge smile on his face
I wanted to ring out the bells and fling out my arms and sing out the news…..
Gently cupping Kristina's face in his hands Artie's song turned more into a speak/sing tone.
I have found her; she's an angel, with the dust of the stars in her eyes. We are dancing, we are flying, and she's taking me back to the skies!...
Leaning in Artie gave Kristina a kiss before he dipped and twirled her once more.
In the arms of my love, I'm flying, over mountain and meadow and glen. And I like it so well that for all I can tell I may never come down again. I may never come down to earth again…
Kristina let out a bright smile, her face blushing at her husband's shocking twist on their first dance. She was expecting some Sinatra standard and not some full out musical number. Biting her lip she was glad that Cinderella was one of her favorite classic theatrical musicals or else she'd be worried about forgetting the words as she looked into Artie's eyes like he was the only person in the room and sang.
Ten minutes ago, I saw you. You looked up when I came through the door. My head started reeling you gave me the feeling the room had no ceiling or floor. Ten minutes ago I met you and we murmured our how do you dos. I wanted to ring out the bells and fling out my arms and to sing out the news…..
The duo smiled at one another as Artie spoke
I have found her…..
As Kristina went on
I have found him; he's the light of the stars in my eyes.
Brad continued to play the music however it seemed that now the bride and groom were caught in a lingering lip lock causing Kurt to spring into action as he took over singing the male part.
We are dancing….
Smiling across the room to his step sister Molly nodded opening her mouth.
We are flying….
And she's taking me back to the skies….
The bride and groom who were now apart as Kristina smiled at her siblings before looking into Artie's eyes to sing.
In the arms of my love, I'm flying over mountain and meadow and glen….
Artie smiled and joined in with the end of the song.
And I like it so well that for all I can tell I may never come down again.
I may never come down to earth again…..
A round of applause filled the air as everyone mixed and mingled around the room having the time of their lives.
Nate made the best man toast…though he openly admitted feeling both honored and awkward for being Best Man because he hadn't known Artie as long as his other friends did however, he declared that even before he met Kristina he knew that she was Artie's soul mate from the way he would go on and on about her with such passion while Molly's maid of honor toast consisted of prose from numerous romantic poets.
When it was time to cut the cake, the duo fed one another in the most adorable fashion before dancing resumed.
And as Kristina took center stage that day on the dance floor held close in Artie's arms she couldn't help but look around the room at her friends and extended family, how happy they all were….like a fairytale…. No not like a fairytale as those ended with a vague happily ever after and this night, this moment wasn't the end…. It was only the beginning.
The End
Like my vague ending?
Like I said before I don't know if I will plot out a full-fledged future fic or not. If I do it'll be set most likely when the 2012 classes kids are in HS. As far as my writing plan goes right now I plan to finish my future drabble series then possibly arrange that and my other in verse drabble set in chronological order and post them here. I also plan on finishing my cross post of Barely Breathing (a GH/Degrassi fic) and finishing that piece. Beyond that I don't know. I may work on some original pieces for a while and come back into the fanfic realm in Dec/Jan or you could see a new fic from me come mid Oct…who knows with the muse…. Though as always she takes ideas prompts and suggestions