Chapter 24: Wedding Day
It was the day before the huge wedding. Everything was planned and Kaori's family had arrived already. Most were staying in hotels for their house wasn't huge, but Kaori's grandparents stayed to help out around the house for the last minute decorations. The ceremony was going to be in the backyard of the house and a hall was booked for the reception. Kaori was rushing around and called the hall to double-check that everything was being ready correctly. It turned it that it was and she sighed. Nothing was going to go wrong for once.
Sesshomaru held Kaori's waist as she looked out of her window.
"You know you only have until midnight before you're kicked out of my room?" Kaori asked.
"Yes, I know," he told her, placing a kiss on her cheek.
"So you're going to be with me every second you can get, huh?" Kaori asked, turning her head to look at Sesshomaru.
"You got it," he told her, kissing her lips. "I just want to get my fill of kisses that's all."
Kaori laughed and gave him a kiss back.
"I can't believe everything was planned so quickly," Kaori said, resting her head on his shoulder.
"That's what happens when you marry a demon. We do things fast," he told her.
"Everything fast?" Kaori asked with something in mind. He got her message by her tone.
"Unless we want to go as slow as possible," Sesshomaru said, nuzzling into the crook of her neck. She laughed and felt him lick her tender spot.
"Sesshomaru," Kaori sighed.
"I love you, Kaori," he told her.
"I love you too," Kaori said.
Kaori looked at the clock. One minute until midnight.
"My mom's going to be in here any minute," Kaori said. Kaori's mother came in as soon as Kaori finished the sentence.
"Out, now. Out, out, out!" Kaori's mother said, clapping her hands. "Hurry, hurry, hurry."
Sesshomaru smirked and held Kaori's hand. She left him and their arms were outstretched to each other.
"See you in twelve hours," he told her.
"Eighteen, dear," Kaori said.
"I'm not going to survive today," he sighed, leaving the room.
Kaori laughed and heard the door close as the clock turn to midnight.
"Congratulations, Uzuha Kaori. It's your wedding day," Kaori said to herself while looking out of her window and to the moon that shined above. She yawned and told herself she needed some sleep if she was going to survive today. She crawled into bed and put the covers up to her chin, though it was the middle of summer. It was going to be a long night...
She fell asleep and woke up fairly early for her. She sat up in bed and heard a knock on the door. She said come in, but they didn't.
"Sesshomaru, stay back!" Kaori could hear her mother saying.
"I won't peek in. Just go ahead," she could hear Sesshomaru telling her mother.
"Kaori, need some help?" Kaori's grandfather asked. "Let's go see if you still fit in your tux."
Kaori's mother finally entered and saw her daughter laughing.
"You heard Sesshomaru, didn't you?" Kaori's mother asked. Kaori nodded.
"Well, here's some breakfast for you. You need to be nourished for today," Kaori's mother said, giving her a tray. It held bacon, eggs, toast, and a glass of orange juice.
"Thanks mom," Kaori said. She moved to her desk and had some toast.
Kaori's mother left and Kaori moved the tray away and nearly hit her head against the desk. How stupid could she have been? Booking the wedding for six o'clock at night. She wasn't going to survive, especially knowing her fiance was in the same house as her.
She forced herself to eat the entire meal and left the tray to the side of her desk. She pulled out her dress from her closet and looked over it. It was perfect. All the females chose it, including her. She looked at the flowers that lined the bottom of the dress. They were one of the things Yori liked about it. Her mother like that it matched the veil she used when she got married. Kagome like that it was puffy past the waist. Kaori liked that it was strapless.
Kaori looked at the white gloves that came with it. Sesshomaru would have to take one off to put the ring on. She rubbed the material between her fingers. Sesshomaru would love it. The material was silk. Kaori heard people outside her door and put the dress away. Kagome came in, dressed already in the outfit Kaori chose for the bridesmaids.
Kagome insisted that she had at least two, for more support while up there. Kaori had to agree. She wanted some more support.
The dress was a mixture of many shades of blue everywhere. It was somewhat fashionable, but when Sesshomaru saw it, he "keh"ed and asked if it could have come in red.
"Kaori, happy, uh, wedding day!" Kagome said, embracing Kaori.
"Thanks," Kaori said, returning the hug.
"That wasn't as enthusiastic as I hoped," Kagome said.
"I'm just nervous," Kaori said, sitting back down on the chair.
"About the wedding?" Kagome asked. Kaori nodded. "You've checked and double-check that everything is just fine. For once, everything will work out."
Kaori laughed and had some small chat about the guys.
"Do you know if Sesshomaru is all right out there?" Kaori asked.
"It's an odd sight, but he'll survive. He was whining and continuously threatening he would burst through your door if they didn't let him see you," Kagome said. "Inuyasha was rolling on the floor."
Kaori laughed. "How is he in his tux?" Kaori asked.
"Took most of the guys to get him in it, but he's looking just fine," Kagome said.
"Did you call and ask if the flowers arrived?" Kaori asked.
Kagome just laughed and said everything was going along with plan.
"I'm just worried. I have this feeling everything's going to go wrong," Kaori said.
"You have butterflies," Kagome said. "Everything is going to perfect. I'll make sure of it."
"Sesshomaru, get back to your room!" Someone could be heard yelling outside Kaori's room.
Kaori laughed and Kaori's mother came in.
"Kagome, we need your help," Kaori's mother said.
"Why can't I help?" Kaori asked.
"Sesshomaru might sneak out," Kaori's mother said. "Sorry, dear. You're stuck in here until four."
"It's all right. I need some time to think," Kaori said, waving Kagome goodbye.
That's exactly what she did the rest of the day. Around three, arguing and fighting could be heard right outside her door.
"Let me go! I'm not leaving yet!" Sesshomaru yelled.
"You have to! Come on, or Kaori will get angry. She planned the time that everyone has to arrive," Kaori's father told him.
"I'm not leaving until I get to see my fiance!" Sesshomaru said.
Kaori was scared. Something was going to go wrong.
She opened the door a crack, but hid behind the door.
"Sesshomaru, go with my dad. You'll see me soon," Kaori told him.
"Kaori!" Kaori's father exclaimed.
"It's all right. He's not technically seeing me," Kaori said.
Sesshomaru sighed and walked down the steps. Kaori's father followed and Kaori felt someone pushing on the door. She let them in and her mother, Yori, and Kagome fell in.
"Sesshomaru's gone, so let's get you ready as well," Yori exclaimed.
Kaori sighed and got the dress out. Kaori's mother held the veil already.
A few hours passed and Kaori stood on a small stool with her mother doing the finishing touches on the dress. Kaori held a bouquet of flowers. Her hair was up in a bun with the veil already on.
"Turn and look in the mirror, dear," Kaori's mother said.
Kaori turned around and saw her reflection. Her dreams had come true and she looked as she wanted when she married. Her mother insisted she wore more make-up than just lipstick, so Kaori had eyeliner on and some blush. She still wore lipstick and gloss, but no nail polish like last time. She was wearing gloves, so how would people see her nails?
"You look wonderful, Kaori," Yori complimented. Kagome seconded that.
"It's almost time," Kaori's grandmother said, peeking her head in. She gasped when she saw Kaori. "A few adjustments."
She pulled some curved edges on the veil straight and held a thumb-up sign. Kaori smiled and got a small kiss on the cheek.
"Your father will be up in a while," Kaori's mother said, giving her a peck on the cheek. "But the problem is getting you downstairs."
Everyone laughed and Kaori's mother left to get the actual bouquet Kaori was going to be holding. Kaori looked in the mirror and Yori caught a flash of sadness in her eyes.
"Kaori, is everything all right?" Yori asked.
"Do you guys think I rushed into this? Did I not think this through enough?" Kaori asked.
"Are you having doubts?" Kagome asked.
"No, it's just, I feel rushed," Kaori said, sitting on her bed carefully.
"You took a long time. Longer than you hoped for. Everyone is waiting for you downstairs, including Sesshomaru. This wasn't rushed. It was the most planned wedding I've ever seen," Yori told her. Kaori laughed and looked at her reflection. How would Sesshomaru look?
Kaori put her hands to her neck. She felt one necklace. Wait, where was her locket?
"You guys, did you take my locket off?" Kaori asked, slightly getting scared. It was important thing for both of them.
"No. We didn't see you wearing it," Yori said.
Kaori instantly remembered what had happened. She had thrown it off while she ran from Sesshomaru one day.
"Kagome, get Inuyasha and hurry to the tree that is near your well. I need you to look for a gold chain with a gold heart locket. It should be near a waterfall. Now!" Kaori yelled.
Kagome jumped and hurried out of the room. She pulled Inuyasha from the front doors and explained the problem while dragging him to the well. They hurried as fast as possible and eventually found it hidden under a bush. They hurried back and surprisingly didn't get any rips in their clothes. Inuyasha and Kagome cleaned up and Kaori walked down. She looked nervous, but when she saw Kagome hold up the locket, she took it from Kagome's hand.
"You rock," Kaori said, putting it around her neck. Kagome and Inuyasha were just glad they got back in time.
Kagome and Inuyasha lined up where they were supposed to and heard the songs playing stop and turn into a slow beat. Kagome took a deep breath and the doors opened up. They walked through how they were taught and got there. By the time they got halfway down the aisle, Yori had already started with Kaori's mother. Yori smiled. Sesshomaru was ready to jump and drag Kaori down the aisle. Kaori held her father's arm and took a deep breath. She took a step, followed by another along side her father. When she came through the doors, her entire family were standing up and Sesshomaru's eyes seemed to be glittering. She saw an actual smile from him and smiled as well. Their big day.
Kaori got to the end of the aisle pretty quickly and stood in front of Sesshomaru, her hands in his. Kaori couldn't stop smiling and looked up to those amber eyes she adored.
"We are gathered here for the marriage of Sesshomaru and Kaori. They've had many experiences together, from protecting each other from... enemies to wedding here today. They've had sad times, mad times, and happy times. But today isn't the day we tell you all about them. Today is the day we bring them together officially," Kagome's grandfather said.
"Uzuha Kaori, do you take Sesshomaru to be your wedded husband, to have and to hold, through sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, 'til death, do you part?"
"I do."
"Sesshomaru, do you take Kaori to be your wedded wife, to have and to hold, through sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, 'til death, do you part?"
"I do."
"The rings, please."
Sota showed up holding two boxes. Kaori took the red one that she knew was the one containing Sesshomaru's wedding band. She didn't know what was in the blue one. Kaori took the ring out and held Sesshomaru's left hand.
"With this ring, I wed thee," Kaori said, sliding the ring on.
Sesshomaru took the blue box and took a ring out. Kaori's eyes went wide, but she stopped herself from gasping. It was the ring she had seen in the jewellery store.
"With this ring, I wed thee," Sesshomaru said, taking Kaori's engagement ring off and sliding her wedding ring on and then the engagement one.
"With the power invested in me, I know pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride," Kagome's grandfather said, closing the book he held.
Kaori smiled up at him and moved in for a kiss but felt herself being held in one arm. She opened her eyes and saw he had her in one arm and smiling down at her. They kissed and everyone cheered. She was put upright and she rolled her eyes and sighed. This is what she married.
They went inside the house and were followed by people throwing rice at them. Kaori smiled while Sesshomaru didn't understand what was going on. One honk brought them from the crowd and they hurried to the limo that was parked outside. Kaori smiled while climbing in. Sesshomaru followed closely behind. Kaori's parents followed as well into the limo with Kagome and Inuyasha. They were family.
Kaori smiled on the entire ride to the hall. Sesshomaru didn't make any kisses on her because both of their families were in the same car, but he did compliment that she looked exquisite. She was slightly confused at the big word and he told her really, really, really good.
They arrived and the employees congratulated them on tying the knot. Sesshomaru was confused with the saying, but Kaori just patted his arm while thanking them. The employees left and the guests arrived. Kaori passed Sesshomaru his gloves and Inuyasha flipped the hat over his head. The reception was going to contain her classmates, who still didn't know about the demon news. Also some of the town people who were friends of Kaori's parents. They wanted a big reception.
Kaori went in the back room to reapply her lipstick because Sesshomaru did a number on the big kiss at the ceremony. She saw him in the reflection of the mirror waiting at the doorway. Kaori applied the last bit and tucked it away in her purse.
"A problem?" Kaori asked.
"Not at all, but I think you look better without any of this make-up," he told her.
"I know," she said, passing by him.
He walked almost directly behind her. She heard him inhaled extremely and knew he was taking in her scent.
"At least you didn't change you scent," he told her.
She joined Inuyasha and Kagome. They talked a little while before Kaori's mother said it was time to show up. They walked in, not as formal and planned like at the ceremony, but nicely and sat at their table. Kaori's hand was in Sesshomaru's. He insisted on it. They sat down and had a wonderful night with friends and family. Well, for Kaori at least. She caught Inuyasha and Sesshomaru arguing in the hallway a few times and had to break if up by passing by and taking Sesshomaru with her.
They solved the problem with the stew. They didn't have any. It was all human foods, seeing that there were mostly humans around. Sesshomaru didn't mind it. At least Kaori tried some demon food. And even liked it.
The meal was served and everyone ate and then came the last part of the night; dancing.
"How about we get the newlyweds up here and dancing?" Kaori's father asked everyone in the hall. His answer was cheers and whistles. Kaori smiled and took Sesshomaru hand and was led to the dance floor. They waited for a song, but it seemed Kaori's father was telling the dj to do a specific song. Kaori waited with her hand in Sesshomaru's waiting for the song to start up.
A slow beat started and Kaori knew instantly what song was starting. She sighed and held his shoulder and went to the beat. He moved slowly and gracefully, and everyone who were watching were whispering he looked like an angel.
Kaori laughed. He wasn't an angel, but a demon. Her demon.
As the words began, everyone started mouthing the words, including Kaori. The song, Everything I Do by Brian Adams had the lyrics that suited Kaori and Sesshomaru. The day they first met, the day he risked his life for her and the same for her, the day they were trapped in the cave, the proposal, planning the wedding, the demon food she tried, and now the wedding. A tear ran down her cheek as she thought about it all. Her world would be incomplete if anything happen to Sesshomaru, and she knew the same went for Sesshomaru.
The song slowed and came to a halt and everyone cheered. Sesshomaru quickly wiped the tear from her cheek and they sat down and watched the family of the married pair dance. Kaori laughed at Kagome and Inuyasha. Inuyasha was nervous about dancing with Kagome, but she forced him to hold her waist and dance.
About an hour later, a song was cut in the middle and the dj came on.
"Well, I ought to stay congratulations to the pair, but we need to do one more thing before I close the night. Does everyone know what that is?" The dj asked. Everyone smiled and the males left the floor. Well, except Inuyasha. Kagome had to push him off the dance floor. Kaori stood and was helped to the stage. Sesshomaru was wondering what was going on, but watched with amusement.
Kaori stood with her back to the crowd. She held her bouquet and glanced behind her. Sesshomaru didn't know what was going on. People started counting down and Sesshomaru leaned over and asked Kaori's mother what was going on.
"She throws the bouquet into the crowd and whoever catches it gets the next person in line. So, whatever girl catches the bouquet gets Inuyasha, seeing that he's the next single male in your family," Kaori's mother explained.
The countdown hit zero and Kaori threw the bouquet behind her. She turned and the girls parted to see Kagome holding it. She ran over to Inuyasha, who was confused like hell and gave him a huge kiss. He was shocked, but accepted it. Once Kagome had enough, she explained what the bouquet meant. Sesshomaru smirked when Inuyasha's eyes went wide when Kagome told him he was next in line.
"Next in line for what?" Inuyasha asked.
"To get married. To me," Kagome told him. "But we'll wait. You're still proposing to me."
Inuyasha's jaw hung low as he was dragged back to the dance floor.
The dj signed off, but people wanted pictures. Kaori told them to wait until later, but this was as late as she could get. Sesshomaru was looking around when Kaori pulled him in for a kiss. People snapped pictures, but Kaori was just glad his eyes were closed.
"Can we get some near the balcony?" A photographer asked. Kaori nodded and pulled Sesshomaru towards the balcony. He didn't know what was going on.
"Just look nice," Kaori told him. He held her waist and looked at the man with the device in his hand. It looked like what Kaori's father had during Christmas Eve.
He saw a blinding light and a snap, but he couldn't see anything. He blinked a few times, but the light wouldn't go away.
After a few more blinks, he started to be able to see clearly again.
"You all right?" Kaori asked.
"Just fine," he said, pulling Kaori closer to him as the photographer took some more pictures.
"What about the cake?" Someone asked.
"We forgot about the cake!" Kaori exclaimed. Sesshomaru held a gloved finger to her mouth and told her to calm down. A few more pictures were taken and they walked over to the cake. Someone passed Kaori a knife and Sesshomaru was suspicious. What was she supposed to do with the knife?
"Cut the cake!" Everyone chanted. Sesshomaru held his hands over hers and they cut the first piece together. Everyone cheered and Kaori took the piece and stuffed it in his mouth.
"It's a tradition to feed your spouse," Kaori said.
"Really?" Sesshomaru asked and kissed her, putting part of the cake she stuffed in his mouth into hers. She struggled, but found it was useless and took the piece.
"Are you going to feed her?" Kaori's mother asked. Kaori chewed and swallowed.
"He already did," Kaori said.
Everyone laughed and pieces of cake were passed around. Kaori took her own piece and started munching on it. It didn't taste too bad. She would have preferred chocolate, but Sesshomaru insisted on vanilla cake. She saw a clawed hand reach up and take some icing from the piece of cake she was eating.
"Get them back on!" Kaori told him in a whisper.
"How am I supposed to eat if I wear my gloves all the time?" Sesshomaru asked, taking a piece of cake she had in her hand.
"Sesshomaru," Kaori sighed.
"Yes, dear?" Sesshomaru asked.
Kaori rolled her eyes and finished what was left of her cake. It was a little bit from the amount Sesshomaru had taken.
"Kaori, Sesshomaru, we will be leaving now," a couple of adults came by. Sesshomaru quickly slipped his gloves on behind his back and wrapped an arm around Kaori's waist. "We had a lot of fun and wish you the best of luck together."
"Thank you," Kaori said. They left, followed by a few more. Kaori gave them all farewells.
Kaori's uncle came by and stuck his nose up and didn't say a word to either of them. But his wife wished them well and said farewell. Kaori waved goodbye and heard a small growl coming from Sesshomaru. Kaori hit him on the chest and joined her parents. They were looking at something and Kaori joined them and gasped. Sesshomaru was by her side almost immediately.
"Are all these ours?" Kaori asked. Sesshomaru pushed his way next to Kaori and was confused. Why were there presents there?
"Yeah. They dropped them off before entering," Kaori's father told her. "Good luck opening them all."
"I have a lot of friends," Kaori said, kneeling down to pick up one. It was from Jenji. Even he got her something.
"How about you open them later, at home?" Kaori's mother asked.
"How will we get them all back home?" Kaori asked.
"I've rented a delivery truck to deliver them to the house," Kaori's mother told her. "Now you two newlyweds need to go home. You must be exhausted."
"No actually-" Kaori started.
"Yes, extremely," He cut Kaori off, breathing on her shoulder.
"Then get. We don't want to have to wake you up inside the limo," Kaori's mother told her.
Kaori laughed and looked back at Sesshomaru with wonder. Was he thinking what she thought he was thinking?
"Come, wife. I want to get home quickly. I'm exhausted," he told her, taking her hand.
"When did you get exhausted?" Kaori asked.
He led her to the limo and helped her in. As soon as the engine started, he kissed her hand up to the end of the gloves. He was delicate with the glove, kissing the exposed skin as he slowly took the glove off.
"Sesshomaru, what are you doing?" Kaori asked, as her head tilted back.
"Just want to see the skin underneath this nuisance," he told her, kissing each finger as he took the glove off. He then started on the left one.
"Sesshomaru," Kaori sighed and let him kiss her entire arm and hand.
Once both were off, he hovered over her, his hands on each side of her waist.
"This dress must be tight," Sesshomaru said, smiling as he kissed her collarbone.
"Can we wait until we actually get home before we take anymore clothes off?" Kaori asked, taking his hair into a death grip.
"As you wish," he said, moving to her left ear. "As long as I'm the one taking the clothes off."
"Sesshomaru, you're such an animal," she said.
"Well, I am a dog demon," he told her.
She rolled her eyes and brought his lips to hers with force. She turned over so he was underneath. It startled him a bit.
"Now, speaking of nuisances," Kaori said, taking his hands. She pulled his gloves off and threw them on the other side of the limo. "I prefer your fingertips and claws than clothing."
"Really? I guess we're going to have fun tonight," he smirked.
"Sesshomaru," Kaori sighed as he attacked her right ear. She sat on his lap and rested her head on his shoulder. He held her waist and attacked her ear with kisses and suckles, keeping her in the mood. She sighed a few times and closed her eyes. He really knew how to please her.
The limo stopped and Kaori whimpered. She was actually comfortable. She reluctantly got off of his lap and got his gloves. She didn't throw them at him and got out with him holding her waist. Her home was dark, with no lights on. Guess they were going to be alone that night. Kaori opened the door and turned a light on. The door slammed with excessive force and turned to see Sesshomaru removing his jacket.
"In a hurry or something?" Kaori asked while she took her shoes off. Before she reached one, she was scooped into his arms.
"Actually, yes. Now be quiet and we'll be just fine," he told her.
"What do you mean?" Kaori asked.
"If you continue to talk, I'll take you right now," he told her, walking up the steps. She rested her head on his chest and saw him kick the door of her room open. He laid her on the bed and closed the door, locking it immediately afterwards.
Kaori looked up at him and saw his eyes reverting back and forth from red to amber. She smiled and sat up and gave him a kiss. They were just glad, at the end of the night that no one else was home with them.