Hey everyone, I was going to end the story before but I decided on one last chapter. Got to have the proper wedding for out two favorite characters.
June
Rory stood in front of the mirror, gazing at her reflection. The dress was made of a shimmery white material with a corset-like top and a skirt flared out, ending at her ankles. One her feet, she wore simple white shoes. Her long coffee colored hair was curled and pulled back. A knock on the door made her turn around.
"Its open."
The door opened and Lorelai stepped inside.
"You look beautiful."
"Thanks mom. Is dad here yet?"
Lorelai looked away, trying to think of what to say.
"He's not coming." Rory said
"He called…something came up."
"Like it always does. He always does this to me."
"It will be fine. I'll walk with you down the aisle."
"You're the matron of honor."
"Give me a minute. I'll think of something."
"Do you think Luke would do it mom?"
"I think he would."
"Can you ask his to come in here."
"Sure babe."
Lorelai walked out of the room. Rory walked over to the mirror, picking up the wreath of flowers on the dresser. She set it on top of her head, securing it with some hairpins. As she finished, there was a knock on the door.
"Its open."
She turned as Luke opened the door.
"You look beautiful Rory."
"Thanks Luke." She said, "I need to ask you for a favor."
"All right."
"Would you walk me down the aisle?"
"What about your father? "
"Luke I know my mom told you he wasn't coming."
Luke nodded.
"So will you do it? Will you walk me down the aisle?"
"It would be my pleasure."
Rory crossed the room, slipping her arms around his waist. She felt his arms close around her. After a few minutes, she pulled back.
"Thank you Luke."
"Anytime." He said, looking at the clock, "Well I think its time."
Rory nodded. Luke opened the door and she stepped out with him following behind. They walked down the hall and over to where everyone was waiting. Slipping her arm through Luke's, they took their place behind her mother and Lane. The door opened and they began walking.
Rory and Luke stepped forward, as the door closed again. The doors opened slowly and the music began. Rory squeezed Luke's arm, letting him know she was ready. They took a step forward, starting down the aisle. Rory smiled as she passed the people seated in the church. Babette and Morey, Miss Patty, Taylor, Sookie and Jackson all smiled as she passed by. A little further up sat Paris with Jamie and their daughter Leigh, her grandparents and Tristen's grandfather.
Looking up, she saw her mom and Lane standing on one side of the aisle. On the other side stood Dave, Lane's fiancé and Tristen. Rory's eyes met his and held his gauze. They stopped in front of the minister and he stepped forward. Rory slowly pulled her arm out of Luke's and stepped forward. Luke stepped to the side, next to Dave and Tristen stepped forward, taking Rory's hand. Together they turned to the minister.
"Rory and Tristen ask that we gather here today in order to celebrate the renewing of their vows. For this ceremony, they have written their owns vows. Tristen, please begin."
"Rory I have loved you since we were 16 years old. You have stood by me when others didn't, you believed in me when others stopped, you've never lost faith in us or in our love. For that, I love you Rory…now and forever."
The minister turned to Rory.
"Rory."
Rory took a deep breath, staring deep into Tristen's eyes.
"Tristen I will admit that when we first met I had my doubts. You were so self assured and cocky that I didn't think there would ever be a future for us. We started out as friends, then something changed and I fell in love with you. For once I know its a love I don't have to question and I don't have to doubt. I know that I love you Tristen and I always will."
They turned back to the minister.
"The vows you make today and the vows you made before unite you two forever. Tristen you may now kiss your bride."
Tristen leaned forward, brushing his lips across Rory's. Pulling back, he whispered
"I love you Rory."
"And I love you."