Author's Note: I also don't own the song in this chapter. "The Color of Love" is the property of Boyz II Men. Also, for anyone playing the "quote" game (not that many of you are… L), this is the last chapter that will count. Get your guesses in!
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Perfection
Chapter Seventeen: The Color of Love
By Ann Parker (Movie)
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"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." – Mignon McLaughlin
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"There they are!" exclaimed JJ. The team had been waiting the hotel for the newlyweds in a small room they saved for the tiny reception.
"Did you two get lost or, perhaps, distracted?" teased Morgan when Sarah and Reid reached them.
"Ha, ha, very funny," Sarah countered.
"We took my mom back to her room and stayed with her for awhile," Reid replied. The others nodded, knowing that was still a slightly touchy topic for him.
"What song did you, goddess of music, pick out for your first dance?" Garcia asked, changing the subject.
"Actually, I let Spencer pick it out," Sarah replied, receiving a few looks. "What? I told him as long as it wasn't classical, I was fine with what he chose."
"Thank you," Reid replied, kissing her cheek. He had seen the look of skepticism on the rest of their faces. "On that note, shall we?" Sarah nodded and he led her out onto the small dance floor.
"So, what did you pick?" she asked right before the music started.
"You'll see," he answered. "I took it from your collection." A soft melody started to play and Sarah smiled.
"Nice choice," she said, pulling him into a kiss as the words began to fill the room.
I was lonely
I needed someone to see me through
I was at the end of my rope,
I needed someone to cut me loose
Then an angel out of the blue
Gave me the sense that I might make it through
And somehow I survived with no rhyme or reason
And now I know I'll make it through the miracle of you.
I know the Color Of Love,
It lives inside of you
I know the color of truth,
It's in the image of you
If it comes for the heart, then you know that it's true,
It will color your soul, like a rainbow
And the color of love is in you
"Wow," whispered Garcia. "What a perfect song." The others nodded as they watched their youngest team members dance together.
Like a bridge
Over troubled, troubled water
You stood beside me, stood beside me
And your love did not falter
And then the angel, angel in you
Gave me the strength to know
That I will get through
And that's how I survived, ain't no other reason
And now I know I'll make it through the miracle of you.
I know the Color Of Love,
It lives inside of you
I know the color of truth,
It's in the image of you
If it comes for the heart, then you know that it's true,
It will color your soul, like a rainbow
And the color of love is in you
"I love you," Reid whispered into Sarah's ear, kissing the top of her head, which was resting on his shoulder. She looked back up at him and smiled.
"I love you too," she replied. Without notice, he twirled her around and her laughter filled his ears. He pulled her back to him and kissed her softly.
"Nice dance moves," she teased when he pulled away.
"Oh, I've got moves you've never seen," he coyly replied. Sarah raised an eyebrow as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
So girl I want to thank you,
I can't thank you enough,
For showing me the meaning,
The meaning of true love,
When I was lost and so in need
You opened up your heart
When I needed you to comfort me
You opened up your arms
I couldn't face another day
You said don't be afraid
You showed my heart the, showed me the way
I know the Color Of Love,
It lives inside of you
I know the color of truth,
It's in the image of you
If it comes for the heart, then you know that it's true,
It will color your soul, like a rainbow
And the color of love is in you.
Ohh, the color of you.
They finished dancing and started to walk back over to the group. "Should we do it now?" he asked her and she nodded. She winked at JJ, who tossed her her bouquet of flowers when Garcia wasn't looking. Silently, Sarah walked up behind Garcia and Reid walked up behind Morgan, leaving just a few feet between them and their marks.
"Hey Pen," Sarah called out.
"Derek," Reid followed suit. The two turned to the bride and groom. "Think fast," they added at the same time. Sarah tossed her bouquet at Garcia and Reid tossed the garter, which he had gotten from Sarah before they entered the room, at Morgan. Surprised, both instinctually caught the items, while the rest of the group just laughed.
"What was the point of that?" asked Morgan as Sarah and Reid sat down.
"Just consider it a helpful suggestion," Sarah replied, taking a sip of the water Gideon gave her. More laughter followed when a deep shade of red graced Garcia's features and Morgan looked down at his drink.
"You are so dead, Reid," Garcia stated.
"Which one of us are you talking to?" Spencer asked, receiving a glare. "Hey," he lifted up his hands, "it was her idea."
"Yeah, and you wouldn't dare attack a pregnant woman, now would you?" Sarah smiled. The pair shook their heads, sighing.
"How about a toast," Gideon suggested, diverting attention from Garcia and Morgan's embarrassment. The others nodded and he stood up.
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails."
"Corinthians 13:4-8," Reid added, receiving a smile from Gideon. The group clanked their glasses together and took sips of their drinks. Reid stole a quick kiss from his wife, wrapping his arms around her. His wife…there was something he never thought he would say. He had never been one to do things the normal way, but for once in his life, he couldn't be happier with that idea because right now everything was perfect. He knew that it wasn't logical to think that it would last forever. Yet if it perfection was only going to last for one moment in his lifetime, he was glad it was this moment right now, right here, with the love of his life in his arms.
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The End
…okay, just technically. There's an epilogue coming, don't panic!