Written for Madney Week 2021!

Day 1: "May I have this dance?" + fluff

Hope you enjoy!

Maddie leaned against the cherrywood door, pushing it closed with her back. With all the hustle and bustle of the day, she was thankful for the little bit of silence being alone offered her. It took several tries, but she was able to get the zipper on her dress and pull it down. She made careful work of stepping out of it, not to damage any of the rhinestone embellishments or lace. Picking up her dress, she admired it once more, loving the gorgeous, blush colored material just as much as she did when she picked it out. It served it's purpose and she was a little sad that this would probably be the last time that she'd ever wear it.

She hung it on the hook attached to the wall and grabbed the dress next to it. The same color and plainer, only having lace, but much lighter weight, something easier to maneuver in. She on slipped the dress easily. Catching a glimpse of herself in the full length mirror and couldn't wait for Chimney to see her.

Sitting down at the vanity, she cleaned up her smudged makeup with a bit. Since the pictures had already been taken, she didn't care it wasn't perfect anymore. She made quick work of her veil and took several pins out her bun, giving her head shake, allowing her hair to fall in soft curls over her shoulders.

Once she was satisfied with how she looked, she gave herself a final look in the full length mirror. It was still weird seeing herself like this, in more make up than she'd worn in so long, in the type of dresses she, honestly, didn't see herself ever wearing again. It was, almost, surreal. It was exhilarating. It was a little scary. But she could honestly say she'd never been happier.

Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock at her door. Not waiting for her to respond, the door opened.

"Hey, Mads, you decent?" She heard Buck's voice ask.

She rolled her eyes, not looking away from the mirror. "Yes, Buck." In the reflection of the mirror she saw her brother walk in holding her toddler. He put Jee-Yun down and she ran to her, all puffy dress and flower crown, her little flower girl. Maddie picked up swinging her around a little.

"We just came to check on you. Chim said you guys separated after the pictures were taken. I just wanted to make sure that you hadn't run off or changed your mind," he joked.

"Never," slid across her lips, easily, "your uncle is silly isn't he, Jee?"

"Hey, um, heads up," Buck's more serious tone caused Maddie to turn her attention away from Jee-Yun, to him, "Mom and dad keep calling. I haven't answered and I've turned my phone off now. I didn't know if they were blowing you up, too."

Maddie sighed deeply, "I haven't had my phone on since this morning. Everyone I want to talk is here today," Buck's self satisfied smirk was amusing. She turned her attention back to her two year old, "they know why they aren't here today. I told them as much yesterday. I guess they thought they'd hear something different from you. I might talk to them when I come back from my honeymoon." There was a small part of her that disliked that her parents weren't there. Realistically, she knew she was better off for it. She didn't need them there. She had her baby brother, that's all she needed.

She situated Jee-Yun to one arm and held out her pinky to Buck. "You're here, that's all I need."

He linked his pinky with hers and stepped closer, kissing her on the forehead. "I'll always be here." Buck stepped back and smiled at her, "alright, let's go before your husband thinks you're a runaway bride."

The three of them left the room and walked towards main area. As they rounded the corner they found Chimney standing just outside of the room leading to where their reception was being held. She blushed watching his eyes widen in appreciation as he looked at her. And she shared the same level appreciation. His suit was now sans jacket, leaving him in his deep gray vest and tie. The sleeves of his white dress shirt were rolled up to his elbows. He always looked amazing in a suit.

"Hi daddy," Jee-Yun greeted before Maddie had the chance.

"Hi sweetheart," Chimney told her with as much fondness as her held for her, but not looking away from Maddie.

Out of her peripheral vision, she saw Buck look back and forth between them. "I'm going to take this one and see about finding some food. Come on Jee," Maddie handed her daughter to him. Buck put her on the ground and they both scurried away behind the double doors. As soon as her daughter and brother were out of sight. In the privacy of the alcoves, she grabbed her husband by his tie and pulled him toward her for a passionate kiss. His hands wrapped around her lower back and pulled her flush against him, as her arms snaked around his neck. They stayed like that until the need for air parted them.

"Mrs. Buckley-Han, pleasure to see you again."

"The pleasure is all mine, Mr. Han."

They stayed like that for a moment, taking up each other's space, enjoying one of the few moments they've had to themselves this week. The ceremony had been gone through, vows said, drying ink of their marriage certificate certified it. They were now husband and wife.

"Ready?" Chimney said as he let her go and held out his hand to her.

She took his hand in silent answer. Together, they walked the first set of double doors and took the short trip down to the reception hall. As soon as they were spotted the entrance to the room it erupted in cheers and congratulations. The room was decorated in gold and pink accents. Decorations kept simple. They walked the path to their table with the rest of their wedding party: Hen, Eddie, Buck, Bobby, and Best man Albert to the right, Athena, Karen, May, and Man of Honor Josh to the left, their little girl seated in the lap of the Lee's, leaving two seats in the middle for them.

The night was actually going by quicker than expected as it was filled with food, toasts, and laughter. Tears of joy streamed down her face as she listened to each one of them make their own separate toast congratulating them as she held tightly to her husband's hand.

After the toasts finished, the room quieted as Albert announced it was time for the first dance. The beginning notes of their song began to play as Chimney rose from his seat and held out his hand. "May I have this dance?" He asked.

Maddie put her hand in his, he pulled her to her feet and led her to the dance floor. He spun her out once and pulled her back towards him. They held on to each other tightly as they gently swayed in the rhythm they'd found. Maddie met her husband's eyes, kissing him. "I love you," she whispered against his lips.

"Ditto."

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