Chapter 16
The reception down at the fire hall was going to start soon and the wedding party was escorted into the limo. Sportacus and Stephanie couldn't stop smiling. He leaned over and whispered in her ear,
"I was surprised you said that."
"I thought you'd like it, though my pronunciation still needs work. So what time does our flight leave?" She whispered back.
"Whenever you want it to, my love. I hear that Bahamas are very nice this time of year." He told her. Stephanie smiled and laid her head on his shoulder.
The reception was a lot of fun. Dinner had been a buffet and once everyone was done eating, the deejay turned up the music. Stephanie danced with her father and then with Þórir. Sportacus danced with Olive and then he pulled his wife aside.
"I believe its time for you and I to have our first dance as a married couple."
"Oh and what did you have in mind?" She teased. Sportacus smiled as he nodded to the deejay. The disc jockey smiled and put on a familiar song. Stephanie placed her head against her husband's chest as they danced.
"Look into my eyes - you will see
What you mean to me
Search your heart - search your soul
And when you find me there you'll search no more
Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
You can't tell me it's not worth dyin' for
You know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you
Look into my heart - you will find
There's nothin' there to hide
Take me as I am - take my life
I would give it all I would sacrifice
Don't tell me it's not worth fightin' for
I can't help it there's nothin' I want more
Ya know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you
There's no love - like your love
And no other - could give more love
There's nowhere - unless you're there
All the time - all the way
Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
I can't help it there's nothin' I want more
I would fight for you - I'd lie for you
Walk the wire for you - Ya I'd die for you
Ya know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you"
After they finished dancing, Sportacus kissed Stephanie. She kissed him back and soon the two were getting whistles and catcalls. Embarrassed, the two separated.
A little while later, Stephanie whispered to him, "I think its time for our flight to leave." Sportacus nodded and stood up to make an announcement.
"Stephanie and I would like to thank everyone for coming and we encourage you to enjoy the rest of the evening. However she and I have a flight to catch so if you'll excuse us." Amanda leaned over to Trixie and whispered something to her. Trixie burst out laughing and almost spilled her drink out of her nose. Stephanie saw the whole thing and shook her head. Bunch of scum-buckets, she thought to herself.
As the newlyweds left, people congratulated them and wished them luck. Stephanie hugged her parents and promised to write to them when they got back from the honeymoon. Þórir assured his son that he would protect LazyTown while they were away. Amanda said goodbye to her friends and promised to come back to LazyTown in the summer. Quietly she whispered to Stephanie,
"You have fun. Here I didn't have time to wrap it but I think you guys will enjoy it." Stephanie took the box from Amanda and gave her friend a hug.
"Thank you. Don't worry, I'll write. Good luck with the rest of your semester." The two girls parted and Sportacus opened the door for Stephanie.
They made a quick stop at the Mayor's house to pick up Stephanie's suitcases and to let her change. Then they climbed the airship'sladder up to the platform. Sportacus climbed onto the platform and helped Stephanie over. Then he scooped her up in his arms and shouted,
"Platform up!"
"Its not exactly carrying you over the threshold but it'll do." She said smiling.
To Be Continued…