Hello all! Sorry that it's been so long since my last update, I've been back at school for two weeks and already it's trying to suck the life out of me! I also should tell you that I won't be able to update as much as I'd like to, as my yearly exams are coming up in two weeks. Exams should burn in hell, right? Ah well, I'll update when I can, which I hope is good enough. Now, enough with my blabbering, and onto the chapter!
Disclaimer: No, I don't own Beyblade. Just my OC's and the bit-beasts that you don't recognize from the show. Oh, and I don't own the song Kiss Me by Sixpence None the Richer.
One Fateful Night
Chapter Twenty Four: Uncle Caleb's Wedding
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Kai sighed as he stared out the window. He, (Aya) and Mr (Andrews) were on their way to Caleb's wedding. Caleb was Mr (Andrews) younger brother, (Aya's) uncle.
Kai awkwardly scratched the back of his neck. Even though (Aya) was going to be there, Kai couldn't help but feel that he was going to be the odd one out at the wedding, in his black rented tux.
As Kai glanced down, something caught his eye. When Kai had gotten a better look, he raised his eyebrow. Peeking out from the hem of (Aya's) dress was the toe of her leather boot, the same boots (Aya) had been wearing when Kai had first woken up in her house, shiny black leather with silver punk-styled buckles on the sides.
(Aya) followed Kai's gaze and then quickly yanked down the pastel blue skirt of her dress, hiding her boots. She looked up at Kai and gave him a wink and a cheeky grin. Kai just shook his head, smiling slightly.
(Aya) had refused to wear the blue three-inch heels that her soon-to-be cousin had picked out.
"It's my uncle's wedding, not a bloody fashion show!" (Aya) had shouted while everyone had gone shopping for the wedding.
"Yeah, and it's gonna be my Mum's wedding too, in case you failed to notice!" Sabrina had retaliated in her irritating, high-pitched voice.
"Your mum's gonna be focused on her big day and spending the rest of her life with the man of her dreams, not what's on her niece's-to-be-feet!" (Aya) had shot back.
Sabrina had pulled a sour face and huffed in exasperation, showing that (Aya) had won the fight.
Eleisha had agreed with (Aya) and said that she could wear tennis shoes for all she cared.
But today, before they had left the house, Mr (Andrews) made (Aya) wear "suitable" shoes for the occasion. It was clear now, however, that (Aya) had changed into her favourite boots when her father wasn't looking.
Kai smiled to himself as he remembered the last time in had seen (Aya's) boots.
#Flashback#
Kai was sitting on a chair next to a coffee table, which had wedding magazines piled on top of it that were about four years out of date.
Eleisha had gone off to get the final adjustments done on her wedding dress, Katina, Yasmin and Hattie, Eleisha's bridesmaids and maid of honour had gone for the final fittings of their dresses, Sabrina was flirting with the guy at the counter, Kai was thanking God that she had finally given up on him, Caleb and Mr (Andrews) had gone off for the fitting of their tuxes and Kai was left waiting for the saleswoman that was getting some tuxes from him to try on.
'Oh the joy.' Kai thought sarcastically.
"Ok! I'm done now!" (Aya's) voice called out as she walked out of her dressing room.
She was wearing a pastel blue off-the-shoulders dress that had tiny pale blue beads decorating the neckline, and the length of the dress was perfect for (Aya), it hid her feet, but it didn't trail over the ground. It also showed off her curves very nicely.
(Aya) stepped up onto the platform and turned to face Kai. She held her arms out by her sides for a brief moment.
"Well, what do you think?"
"Hn."
"Hey, I got into this dress willingly, ok. Now look up from whatever it is you're staring at and admire me."
Kai looked up at (Aya). His mouth fell open, but Kai quickly closed it.
"Well, how do I look?"
"You look…"
"Weird?"
"No, gorgeous."
(Aya) giggled quietly as she glanced down at the floor, a pale hue of blush creeping up onto her cheeks.
"Thanks."
"Welcome."
(Aya) turned around to face the mirrors, inspecting her reflection. Kai stood up and walked up behind (Aya), snaking his arms around her waist as he pulled her close.
"You look amazing, you know that." Kai assured his girlfriend as he gazed at their reflection, which gazed back at them.
"At least to you I do, to me, I look like a girl wearing something that she wouldn't be caught dead in."
"Of course you wouldn't be caught dead in it, but I think being caught alive is a different matter." Kai murmured quietly in (Aya's) ear as he slowly brushed his hands down her waist and onto her hips.
(Aya) blushed and bit her lip. "Kai! What are you doing? Anyone could come back and see!"
"Which just makes it all the more exciting." Kai muttered.
Kai then attacked (Aya's) neck with his lips, brushing his hands up and down her waist and hips. (Aya) bit her lip as she bit back her moans, her body trembling slightly from the feelings that Kai's actions were pulsing through her.
Just then, Sabrina's whining voice broke through the air.
"(Aya), are you done yet? Hurry up, we've got to get ready for the rehearsal dinner!"
(Aya's) eyes widened. "Oh, I nearly forgot! We've gotta get ready for that! Or we'll be late and Uncle Caleb and Eleisha are the one's that are supposed to be rehearsing the most outta everyone else!"
(Aya) quickly broke out of Kai's grip and lifted up the hem of her skirt as she ran back to her dressing room. Kai blinked as he saw that (Aya) was wearing her punk-styled boots, which were a huge contrast to her dress.
Kai chuckled lightly as he smirked to himself and shook his head. Just then, Sabrina appeared.
"Oh, there you are Kai! I've been looking everywhere for you babe!"
Kai groaned and rolled his eyes.
#End Flashback#
(Aya) sighed as she leaned forward, putting her elbows in her lap so she could prop her chin in her hands.
"I don't want Uncle Caleb and Eleisha to get married."
(Aya's) father gave her a worried look through the review mirror. "Why is that? I thought you liked Eleisha."
"No, it's not Eleisha, she's absolutely beautiful! It's just that I really, really, really don't want Sabrina for a cousin!"
Both Kai and (Aya's) father chuckled quietly.
"Well, just think of it this way (Aya), you have to take for good with the bad."
(Aya) sighed and pouted. "Still not fair Dad."
"Oh, come on (Aya)! I'm sure that Sabrina won't be so bad as a cousin. I'm sure that deep down, she's a wonderful person and that might show. Sometimes. Maybe. One day. Eventually."
(Aya) giggled. "Ok Dad, stop before you hurt yourself."
(Aya) leaned back into the seat before muttering quietly.
"But I'm pretty sure that whores don't have good sides."
Kai scoffed and nearly choked as he tried to cover up his amusement.
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When they arrived at the fairytale-like, gothic styled church the wedding was going to be held at, (Aya's) dad parked the car and the three of them got out and entered the church.
"I'm going to see Caleb." (Aya's) dad said before disappearing through a crowd of people.
"Don't be too long, you're one of the ushers, remember?" (Aya) called out after her father.
"You can only hope that he heard you." Kai said to (Aya).
(Aya) sighed as she turned to look at Kai. "I know."
(Aya) placed a kiss on Kai's cheek before speaking again.
"I'm going to give Eleisha a quick visit, ok."
"Don't!" Kai said, eyes wide.
(Aya) held Kai's face in her hands as she placed a quick kiss on Kai's lips.
"I won't leave you alone for too long, I promise."
Then (Aya) disappeared into the crowd as well. Not long after she did, Kai heard the voice he had dreaded to hear.
"Kai! What took you so long? I've been waiting forever babe!"
Kai growled lowly and rolled his eyes as Sabrina came into view.
The blonde girl was wearing a pink halter dress with a ridiculously slutty neckline. If the cut were even half a millimetre lower, the girl's nipples would've been on show. The dress was so short that it barely covered the girl's behind. And it didn't help that there was an inch-and-a-half long cut in the dress at the front of Sabrina's right thigh. Sabrina looked like a hooker on the street, not the daughter of the bride.
"Your mother let you wear that to the wedding?" Kai asked, repulsed.
Sabrina let out a high-pitched laugh before talking with her annoying voice.
"Oh, hell no! She said that it wasn't suitable and made me look like a slut, so I just wore it underneath the hideous grandma-frock she made me wear and disposed of it when I got here."
"Hn." Was Kai's only reply.
"Besides, I only care about one certain person's opinion of me in this dress, so it doesn't matter to me what anyone else thinks. So Kai, tell me, how do I look?"
"You look lost, sluts don't belong in churches, they belong on the streets." Kai stated coldly.
"Maybe so, but my man's not on the streets, he's right here, standing in front of me." Sabrina said seductively, running a hand down Kai's chest.
Kai growled and pushed Sabrina's hand away.
"Keep your filthy paws off me! I'm not yours! I'm (Aya's) boyfriend, I love her and I'm not going to betray her ever, so give it up Sabrina." Kai spoke in an icy tone.
Sabrina huffed and turned away, clicking off in her pink, rose quartz adorned, strappy three-inch heels.
"Sabrina the Skank strikes again, huh?"
Kai spun around to see (Aya) with a stony look in her eyes.
"(Aya)! I -"
(Aya) pressed a fingertip to Kai's lips.
"Don't worry, I heard what you last said."
Kai sighed with relief as (Aya) hugged him. He hugged her back.
"I love you too, Kai." (Aya) whispered.
"I'm glad." Kai replied softly.
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Soon, everyone was seated and the wedding began. The bridesmaids and the maid of honour walked down the aisle, followed by the bride.
Eleisha looked beautiful in her simple yet stunning white gown. Her long, glossy black hair was loosely curled and swept up, cascading down like a waterfall at the back of her head. A happy grin was upon her face, a sparkling gleam lighting up her mauve eyes.
Caleb's neatly brushed blonde hair shone as the sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows, a look of complete, pure happiness in his blue-green eyes.
Kai glanced at (Aya) as the vows were read out. She looked happy and excited at the same time.
Kai looked back to the front of the church, where the bride and groom were standing across from each other. They were gazing into one another's eyes lovingly, but there was something serious about the look all at the same time.
Like they knew there would be troubles ahead, that there would be some days where they really had to work at their marriage. But the look also said that they loved each other deeply, that one lit the other up. That they would take on the world together, that they would love each other until their last breath.
Kai's mind floated away from the ceremony for a moment. Would he be standing at the alter, in Caleb's place one day? Would (Aya) be the one he was going to look at with such loving emotion?
Without realizing it, Kai reached out and grasped (Aya's) hand in his own. (Aya) interlaced their fingers and gave Kai's hand a gentle squeeze. Soon, the bride and groom said their "I do's".
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
Caleb grinned before sweeping Eleisha up into his arms. (Aya) smiled and clapped along with every one else, tears shining in her (hazel) eyes as the bride and groom kissed. It was a long, happy, blissful kiss.
Mr (Andrews) smiled as he clapped for his brother, his (light blue) eyes shining slightly. He remembered the day he had been as happy as his brother was right now. He knew that he would never feel that level of utmost happiness again. As (Tony) glanced out to the people sitting at the benches and saw his daughter's smiling face, he felt his heart swell with pride.
For it was always at that moment when he saw his daughter, (Tony) knew that given the chance, he would not change a single thing.
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Once the wedding ceremony was finished, everyone left the church and drove off to the place where the after-party was to be held at.
When (Aya) glanced out of the car window, she saw what looked like a beautiful medieval castle.
"Hey…this place looks familiar…" (Aya) said slowly.
"Well, it should." (Aya's) father said as he turned off the engine. "This is the place where your mother and I renewed our vows on your 6th birthday."
(Aya's) (hazel) eyes shot wide open. "Oh yeah! I remember now! I was the flower girl!"
Tony chuckled as he got out of the car. "Come on now, the newlyweds are waiting for us."
"Yeah, us and the other half of the universe!" (Aya) said sarcastically as she rolled her eyes.
All (Tony) did in reply was laugh.
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When (Aya) caught sight of her uncle and her new aunt, she left her father and Kai to rush over to them.
"Congratulations Uncle Caleb!" (Aya) said as she hugged him.
Caleb smiled as he hugged his niece. "Thanks (Aya)."
"Oh! And congrats to you too, Aunt Eleisha." (Aya) said as she hugged Eleisha.
Eleisha smiled as she hugged her new niece. "Please just call me Eleisha, the word aunt just makes me feel so…" Eleisha's mauve eyes tilted skywards as she tried to find to the right word.
"Old?" (Aya) suggested.
"Yeah." Eleisha admitted sheepishly.
"But honey, ageing is a beautiful thing!" Caleb exclaimed, pretending to be shocked.
Eleisha raised a dark eyebrow at her husband. "On what planet?"
"Uh oh, do I sense need of a marriage counsellor already? You two were only married 20 minutes ago!"
Caleb rolled his blue-green eyes. "Once a joker, always a joker, right brother?"
"But of course." (Tony) replied, a small smile twitching on his mouth.
Caleb then caught sight of Kai.
"Kai! Geez, haven't seen you in a while! Not since you were about yay high." Caleb said, his hands coming in line with his stomach as an indication.
"Kai was with us when we were doing the last of the shopping for the wedding, Uncle Caleb."
"He was?"
"Yeah."
"But I don't remember seeing him."
"That's coz he was hiding from Sabrina."
"Oh…" Caleb said, nodding with understanding.
This got a laugh out of most, as Kai only chuckled quietly. Eleisha sighed and shook her head.
"I'm sorry Kai, I know my daughter can be annoying sometimes. Just tell me if she hassles you too much and I'll straighten her out."
Kai nodded, showing his appreciation.
Silence swept over them for a moment.
"God, you two must be thirsty, did you want me to show you where the drinks are?" Eleisha asked (Aya) and Kai.
(Aya's) eyes flicked over to her father and uncle for a quick moment.
"Yeah, that would be good Eleisha, come on Kai." (Aya) said, gently tugging his elbow, her (hazel) eyes subtly begging him not to argue.
Kai took the hint and the party of three walked away, leaving to two brothers on their own.
Caleb looked at his brother anxiously. "Thanks for coming here (Tony), I know that it must be difficult, with (Analeise) and all…"
(Tony) shook his head and clapped his brother's shoulder in a brotherly way. "Don't worry about it Caleb, it brings back good memories…lots of good memories."
Caleb nodded, a small smile on his face.
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Later on, (Aya) was sitting at the bar, sipping from her Shirley Temple.
"Hey, why so glum?" Kai asked, sitting on the stool next to her.
(Aya) looked behind her where the outdoor seating was, on the balcony. She scoffed in disgust.
"I just can't believe her, it's like self-respect doesn't exist."
"What do you mean?" Kai asked as he stole a sip of (Aya's) drink.
(Aya) inclined with a jerk of her head. "6 o'clock."
Kai turned his head to look.
What he saw out on the balcony was Sabrina the Skank chatting up three smitten guys. And from the looks on the guys' faces, they liked what they saw. Tasteless morons.
Kai scoffed and he and (Aya) turned back around.
"Well, it's a shame she's ruining your aunt and uncle's wedding day, but on the bright side, I'm glad she's given up on me." Kai said.
(Aya) sipped her drink one last time before folding her arms on the bar and putting her chin down. She sighed mournfully.
"What? Isn't that a good thing?" Kai asked as he helped himself to (Aya's) drink.
"Yes, it is, it's just that I can't believe that she's officially my cousin, it's a nightmare come true!"
Kai choked on the Shirley Temple. (Aya) laughed. Kai tried to keep the angry scowl on his face, but he failed miserably. In the end, both he and (Aya) ended up leaning against each other, laughing together.
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After the speeches, toasts, and dinner, (Aya) stole herself away to walk through the gardens. The full moon was out and the night sky was clear and lit with stars. The stylishly-cut hedges were decorated with fairy lights and the water fountains and stone benches added a romantic touch.
(Aya) closed her eyes as she breathed in calmly. She opened her eyes and smiled. She sighed happily. She was at peace, content.
Soon, (Aya) came to a place in the garden where the hedges were in a perfect circle, decorated with the tiny, glowing lights. (Aya) sat down on the stone bench and looked at the hedge next to her. She smiled at a thought.
She remembered when she was little and thought that the lights were fireflies. (Aya) had continued to think that until the day she went to catch a "firefly" and got burnt. The stupid blisters on her palms had refused to burst for a week. (Aya) giggled quietly and turned her gaze up to the stars.
So many of them. They looked so nearby, but the fact was that they were billions of miles away from planet Earth. And even though they were so far away, you could still see them shining. Burning bright as ever, until they died. (Aya) looked up at the moon. The entire garden basked in its glow, and so did she. (Aya) heard music playing in the far distance, it was playing way back, far away, where everyone else was laughing and dancing, celebrating the newlyweds.
"Hey." Greeted a quiet voice.
(Aya) turned her head and smiled when she saw Kai walking towards her.
"Hi. Come to escape as well?"
"Yeah. Sabrina was starting to look for yet another dance partner."
"Ah…" (Aya) replied with understanding.
She and Kai exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh.
Soon, (Aya) heard the violin start up again.
Kai stood up in front of (Aya) and bowed. Then he held out his hand.
"May I have the pleasure of having this dance, my fair maiden?"
(Aya) laughed before taking Kai's hand. "Indeed you may, good sire."
Kai led (Aya) out into the middle of the circle. Then, with his arms around her waist, and hers around his neck, they began to sway.
Kiss me
Out of the bearded barley
Nightly
Beside the green, green grass
Swing, swing
Swing, swing the spinning step
You wear those shoes
And I will wear that dress
(Aya) gazed into Kai's eyes. Kai gazed into (Aya's) eyes. They smiled.
Oh, kiss me
Beneath the milky twilight
Lead me
Out on the moonlit floor
Lift your open hand
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Silver moon's sparkling
So kiss me
(Aya) grinned up at Kai.
"You're a good dancer."
"Really?"
"Yeah, you don't step on my feet and you've got good timing."
Kai smirked slightly.
"Guess you got lucky then."
(Aya) giggled.
"Yes. In more ways than one."
Kai smiled.
Kiss me
Down by the broken tree house
Swing me upon its hanging tire
Bring, bring
Bring, bring your flowered hat
We'll take the trail marked on your father's map
As (Aya) looked up at Kai, she ran her hand up his neck, to twirl the hair at the back of his head around her fingers. Kai smiled as he pulled her closer.
Oh, kiss me
Beneath the milky twilight
Lead me
Out on the moonlit floor
Lift your open hand
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Silver moon's sparkling
So kiss me
As the soft music continued to play, slowly, Kai and (Aya) stopped moving.
Keeping one arm around (Aya), Kai reached up and gently cupped her cheek in his hand. Then he leaned forward and kissed her. (Aya) buried her right hand into Kai's hair and placed her left hand on the right side of his chest as she kissed him back.
There they stood, bathed in the glow of moonlight, sharing a long, blissful kiss. Both felt like they had died and gone to heaven.
So kiss me
A soft breeze carried the sounds of the flute and violin around the seemingly magical garden.
Though from afar, the two weren't alone.
Up high and a fair distance away on a balcony, (Tony) had seen the whole thing. He looked up to the starry skies as he smiled to himself. He had already guessed there was something between the two.
"Look at them (Analeise), you would say they were just like the way we used to be."
A breeze blew past and tussled (Tony's) hair. It seemed to contain faint whispers from far away. (Tony) smiled as he continued to look up at the sky.
Far ahead, over the kissing couple, a shooting star flew through the velvet skies.
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Well, that's the chapter! Hope you all liked it! And sorry that I won't be able to update due to my yearly exams! Hope you can forgive me! Really! And thank you for all your reviews, they are much appreciated!
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