We Belong Together
By:marauders-rock-my-socks
Hours before her wedding, Katie reflects back on memories from the past making her think twice, leading to a sudden twist of events. OWKB Ü
Just to make this clear, this is actually a one-shot that just happened to be so, so long that i decided to divide it into 3. There! So this is PART 1 OF 3
We Belong Together (1/3)
Shouts, shrill cries, and whispering, some of different languages, resounded off the walls of the large suite as people bustled about, each too focused on their own tasks in helping to finish with the preparations for what the Daily Prophet and Teen Witch Weekly have dubbed as 'the event of the season' and 'the wedding of the century'.
In the middle of all the chaos was the bride, no older than twenty two, sitting on the cushioned stool in front of a beautiful gilded mirror. Surrounding her were five of the wizarding world's stylists, all bouncing off ideas on how to best fix her up. Unlike the other twelve occupants of the room, her mind was somewhere else, far away from her approaching wedding.
Somehow, Katie found herself thinking about things in the past she was sure she'd locked up in the back of her mind.
"Kates, Oliver fancies you!"
"Yeah, c'mon, you can't possibly be that blind to not see that!"
The two thirteen year olds looked down at their friend, lips pouting and eyes narrowed. They had been spending the past thirty minutes trying to convince their best friend to believe them. They just couldn't understand how Katie couldn't see how obvious it was, especially with her being on top of most of their classes.
"Okay, I believe you that Oliver Wood- as in the Oliver Wood- fancies me- as in Katie Bell." She said, sarcasm dripping from her every word as she tucked one loose tendril of her golden hair.
"KATES!"
♥
"-ince the first time I saw you five years ago, Katie."
Speechless still from everything he had just confessed, Katie merely looked up, waiting for Oliver to continue.
Running his fingers quickly through his thick dark tresses, he continued, dark brown eyes locked with her emerald depths. "Now that's in the open, Katie, I was wondering if you'd, erm, uh- I've never really done this-"
"Oliver, it's alright." She said, and much to his surprise, took his hands in her own. "And my answer's yes."
Still in euphoria, Katie took another step forward, their faces merely centimeters apart. Leaning slowly forward, she felt his arms slide around her waist as hers encircled his neck. Gazing into each other's eyes, it wasn't long before-
Shaking her head slightly, Katie forced herself to snap out of her reverie. What had made her think about Oliver of all things?- especially now of all times. Looking up, she realized that they've already arranged her long blonde hair, turning it into large curls of gold all piled up carefully on her head. Turning slightly, Katie also realized that they've made used of something her mother had given, strewn randomly through her hair were little crystals, all held up temporarily by magic.
For a while, she watched the five around her now choose on how to do her make-up either going for the natural look or metallic, as well as the others, some even dissaparating before appearing less than a minute later.
But getting bored, Katie's emerald green eyes shifted downwards before a glimmer caught her attention. Looking at her hands, Katie realized that it was her engagement ring. Suddenly she felt a tad guilty, to be truthful, for having had thought of a guy- Oliver of all people!- instead of the wedding and Aiden. Aiden. Slipping off the ring, Katie rested it on her palm, studying how the light played on the sixteen diamonds that were set on the platinum band. She knew that in less than two hours, she'd soon be Mrs. Aiden Lynch. Mrs. Katherine Anne Lynch. Katie also knew that almost the whole world's population would be wiling to give up everything to be in her shoes, marrying Ireland's famed seeker. Sighing, her eyes fluttered shut, remembering all the headlines that were all over the news as soon as they started dating three years ago: 'Fairytale Romance Between an Irish Heiress and Kenmare's Seeker', 'Wood's Ex Captures the Heart Of Another Quidditch Star', 'True Love: Katie Bell and Aiden Lynch?', 'Bell and Lynch Announces Plans of Tying the Knot', 'Lynch-Bell: The Event To Watch Out-
"Ms. Bell? Ms. Bell, excuse me."
Looking up, Katie saw her newly hired assistant, Claire, standing in front of her, consciously tugging on her mint green dress, all the while still holding a clipboard in hand.
"Hey there, Claire. And just call me Katie, okay? I feel like I'm your professor or something!"
"Oh, sorry, Ms- erm, I mean, Katie. I just wanted to tell you that they've already finished with your hair and make-up, and you can just go over there to the next room so they can help you into your dress and make any changes if needed."
"Oh," looking around, Katie only then realized how the five that had been surrounding her were all gone. Glancing at her reflection, she also saw that she did indeed have her make-up on. Funny, she mused, how she didn't feel anything the whole time. Nodding in approval, she leaned in closer, closely studying everything from the slightly translucent metallic-toned eyeshadow, light blush expertly applied to accentuate her high cheekbones and wonderful tan, to the added shiny red tint on her naturally pink lips. "I guess I better go then."
Standing, Katie rose to her full height of 5'8'', her silk crimson robe trailing the floor as she walked. Knocking on the heavy oak doors, they opened, revealing another set of people bustling about. But as soon as they caught sight of Katie, they crowded around her before pulling her onto a platform.
"Ms. Bell, we've finished the final detailing just last night. Now why don't you try it on and we'll leave you to check it over by yourself. We'll come back in a few minutes to make any necessary changes you may want." With a flourished bow, the eccentric looking anonymous man clapped his hands, and his 'team' exited through another door after himself.
"Can I assume that you need help with putting on your dress?" Claire asked as she approached her boss.
"Yeah, Claire, thanks."
It took the two quite some time to put on the dress without wrinkling it too much, but the end result was beyond words. Katie looked positively dazzling- well, more than usual- in her strapless, silk and satin gown. Though fairly simple with the fit bodice and one toned skirt- which was how Katie liked it- the crystal detailing around the neckline, sweeping train, and cathedral veil added the exact touches of sophistication and elegance.
"Ah, so it fits perfectly! Wonderful!" the same unusual wizard exclaimed, his people too studying how she looked in the dress. To say that the two women were surprised is an understatement. They didn't even hear any door open or footsteps at least, when all of a sudden there were five people in the room.
"So, is there anything you want added, removed, loosened, or tightened?"
"Oh, er, nothing. It's absolutely perfect. Thank you." Katie said, trying to smile at the same time make her heart stop beating so fast.
"It was our pleasure, Mademoiselle!" Reaching out, the man took Katie's hand, before placing a small kiss upon the back, slightly unnerving her as he did.
"Katie, there are a few people waiting to meet you before your wedding, which happens to be in two hours." Happy that there was a reason for her to leave, Katie nodded, waved goodbye to the others, and walked out the door, Claire making sure that the dress was fine.
"DARLING, YOU LOOK STUNNING!" a tall woman cried as the large oak doors opened. Looking somewhat like the bride, she too had blonde hair, and a slender body- despite being twenty three years older. Even with a body looking much younger than what was fit for a forty-five mother, she had soft yet sophisticated features, as well as her infamous sharp hazel orbs.
How did you all like it? Well i hope you'll keep reading and watch out for part 2 and 3