After that happy moment at the alumni homecoming, the strong-armed American football player and the sexy American funky cheerleader have since become a happily engaged couple for 4 years
4 years after he proposed to her, they already have plans to marry soon on August 24 back in their home country in the city of angels, Los Angeles
They already sent invitations via e-mail not only to their school buddies, but also to the ones who attended the homecoming
The invitation reads:
You're cordially invited to celebrate the wedding of
Tiffany Lords
Roy Bromwell
On Friday afternoon
August 24
At 3'o clock
Eighty-nine West Pacific St.
Followed by a reception
Both told their parents about their engagement and they were very pleased and happy to hear the news
The wedding will take place at a beautiful resort near Hollywood, CA, which they themselves chose
Aside from hiring master wedding masters and organizers, Roy also hired the same 3 people who also organized the alumni homecoming years earlier, only this time there won't be any klutzy host this time obviously; additionally, since his good friend Boman finished his training in to becoming a preacher, it comes as no surprise that the groom-to-be asked him to take over the position
The three organizers are checking out the place where the wedding will soon take place
"Isn't this villa beautiful?" Ran started taking pictures of the place
Stretching her arms, the klutzy school girl agrees with her *sigh* "Sure is, I can stay here all day-"
"You two can rest later but right now we have to organize, organize people this place just like how we did back at that homecoming!"
"Chill out Iicho, it's our first time being in the United States and we want to relax for a while!"
"Paparazzi girl's right, let's all take a time to indulge ourselves today! Besides, the wedding's still a couple of weeks from now"
"You haven't changed a bit…" *chuckles*
"Chill out Iicho, let's relax for a bit" says the school girl, gazing at the bright blue sky
"She's right you know, it's the first that we've been in this country"
*sigh* "Guess you're right, but we'll start organizing by next week, got that?"
"OK!"
Then, the selected preacher for the wedding has arrived to check the place "Wow, I'm surprised to see you here" … and the three girls
"Hey there, Boman!" Ran's the first one to notice his presence
"Hi there too, so what can you say about this place they selected?"
"It's awesome, they picked the right location for their wedding" she agreed with him, the other two followed suit
"Since it's the first time you 3 visited the United States, let's say that I take you a trip around?" his selfless request surprised them
"You're kidding right?" Ran couldn't believe it
"No I'm not" *chuckles* "I want my overseas friends to enjoy their stay here until the wedding day arrives"
"Wow Boman, that's so generous of you" Chairperson thanked him
"Cool Boman, do we get to see the Statue of Liberty or the Brooklyn Bridge?" Sakura couldn't control her excitement
"Well, if we're in New York we can, but we're in California and it's gonna take us like a couple of days or even a week for us to get there"
"Aww that sucks…"
"Calm down Sakura, you're like a French poodle on steroids" joked Ran
"Can't help it! *giggles*"
"Since the wedding of Roy & Tiffany is still a few weeks ahead, I can take all 3 of you in sight-seeing right now"
"Really?"
"That's right, Ran, I'll be taking the 3 of you for a fun sight-seeing adventure today"
"Thanks Boman!" Sakura jumped with joy
"This sounds like fun, but what about-"
"The decorations and the organizing for the wedding, these guys will handle it so don't worry about it"
"Alright…"
"YAHOO! Sightseeing here we come!" Sakura pumped her fist in the air
On the other side of the story, since Tiffany flew to Japan to see her two best friends, in this case it's now the other way around; the three of them are strolling around a shopping mall, looking for the perfect wedding gown for her; in the case of Hinata and Natsu, this all seems like déjà vu to them since the two of them were strolling around a shopping center prior to her arrival; at the suggestion of her mother, Natsu & Hinata decided to stay at their friend's house much to her delight since her mother's very eager to see them both
"Wow, the malls here in America are so much cooler than back in Japan!" complimented the upbeat Taiyo student, wearing the pink beret that she received from her American friend
"I know right? That's why my friends and I always go out shopping on weekends!"
"No wonder, you're so into fashion and cute clothes…" added the Gorin volleyball player, wearing the high heels she got from her
"I know right? Speaking of fashion and cute clothes, we better look for the perfect wedding dress for me" the bride-to-be remembered
"Yeah, Natsu & I will help you in picking out the appropriate dress for you!"
"He-he, thanks you two"
"Question is, where is the wedding dress store?"
"Not too worry, I roamed around this place many, many times so I memorized the whole building; I know where it is, just follow me!"
"Alright Tiffany, lead the way for us!"
Coincidentally, on the other side of the same mall, Roy, along with two of his band pals, are also looking for something suitable for them to wear at the wedding
"So it's true that, out of the other available people around, you single handedly picked Boman to be the preacher for your wedding with Tiffany?" one of them asked
"Yup, besides he's the only guy I know I can depend on"
"Alright, then again, I found out that he finished his training into becoming a preacher…"
"That's right, and my wedding is his first test!"
"I wish him luck… " the other of his pals added
"Now, all I have to do now is look for a good looking tuxedo" the groom-to-be told them
"Yeah, and we all know that you love high class brands"
"And don't you ever forget about that" they all shared a laugh
After a few minutes of walking through various places, the three finally reached their destination
"Well here we are!"
"Holy mackerel Tiffany, all of the clothes here look SO beautiful and glamorous!"
"So many to choose from, it might take long for us to pick the right wedding dress for you" Natsu got a bit concern
"Nonsense, my eyes can tell which one will fit me the best"
"OK Tiffany, whatever you say"
Everywhere they go, many lovely made wedding gowns and additional outfits are on display
"Wow, so many beautiful dresses in here" Hinata feasted her eyes on the displays, in awe of the designs
"I feel you Hinata, so many choose to from; hey Tiffany?"
"Yeah?"
"There are so many good ones to pick out; you think you know which one to wear?"
"Since I love fashion so much, I know what to wear for our wedding with Roy on August 24"
"Alright if you say so"
As they continue to stroll around the store "Ooh wow, this looks nice" the bride-to-be already found her first choice to wear
"What do you think?" she showed it to them
"Looks very pretty, fit you very well" complimented the Gorin volleyball player
"And if I may add up, very cute" added the Taiyo school girl
"You think so? Thanks- Hmm, this looks good too!" she found another dress of choice
"Oh, I like them both!" she muttered "I wonder which one is the right- This one looks good too!" and she found another dress of choice, much to their chagrin
"Hey Natsu…"
"Yeah Hinata?"
"This is gonna take a while, will it?"
"I think you're right, this is gonna take a VERY LONG while…" they exchanged words as they see their friend choose from gown to gown
"Gee I wonder how long will it take for her to finally decide to which one to wear?"
Natsu looked at her sports watch "Oh I don't know, maybe an hour and a half?"
"Crap…" grimaced Hinata
Like Tiffany, Roy and his two pals also found the men's clothing store
"Damn Roy, so many cool suits to choose from"
"I know right? I'll have to pick out the right one for me" unlike his future wife, it doesn't take him long to choose a suit for him to wear
"Don't worry guys; I've got an eye for cool suits, I've watched a lotta movies!" he told them proudly
Returning to the three girls…
Near the dressing room, the two girls wait for the future bride to try on several dresses she got from the displays; outside, they wait for her to make a final decision and to make things more embarrassing, outside her dressing room is a small pile of dresses that she tried and on and took off, much to the annoyance of both the employees and other customers
"Man, it's been 30 minutes already and she hasn't made her choice yet…" Natsu starts to grow impatient
"How many dresses will she even try on until she makes a final decision? *stomach grumbles* and I'm feeling hungry already" Hinata complained
While they continuously wait, one of the salesladies approached them both
"Excuse me but are you 2 friends of the one trying on several dresses?" she asked them
"As a matter of fact, yes we are…" Natsu answered
"You see, ma'am, she wants to try out many dresses as possible before coming up with her final choice of what to wear"
"I see; I guess you can call her a desperate bride-to-be?" she joked
"Ha-ha, yeah, you can say that…"
"If I may ask, when will she be married?" she got curious
"A few weeks from now, on the 24th of August"
"At a beautiful resort near Hollywood!" Hinata continued
"Wow, you don't say!"
"Yup, it will be a memorable one for sure!"
"I'm sure it will be one; I wonder how she met her dream boy."
"Well, they we're classmates in the same high school here before studying abroad in our home country of Japan; prior to them studying there, she immediately fell in love with him and since then, she always had feelings for him"
"Oh, wow, that's sweet…"
"Sweet, but this is sweeter, during our alumni homecoming, he proposed to her 4 years ago!" Hinata added "It was a very unforgettable moment for both of them!"
"I'm not surprised about that and you're right, that is sweeter"
As the 3 continue with their conversation…
"This is perfect! Natsu! Hinata!"
"Finally, she's done in the nick of time" exclaimed Natsu as the three, including the employee rushed to her location
"I wonder how she looks…. whoa"
Hinata suddenly became speechless upon seeing her
"Well, how do I look?" the bride-to-be asked them whilst striking a seductive pose
"Wow, Tiffany, you look so, so gorgeous!" complimented Natsu
"Why thank you, Natsu"
Hinata, still unable to believe her eyes, tried to choose the right words to compliment her "Tiffany, I don't know what to say, you look very fabulous in that wedding dress"
"I do, do I not?" she bowed down like a princess to show off
"So is this your final choice?" the school girl asked
"As a matter of fact, it is, I'm taking this one"
"You made the right choice, ma'am" the employee joined in the conversation
"I did?"
"You sure did, ma'am, that dress you're wearing right now is one of our best-sellers"
"Wow, I guess I really did make the right choice"
"Consider yourself lucky because that's the last one" she informed
"Whoa, can I say lucky me?"
"You can say that…" Hinata suggested, they all shared a friendly chuckle
Minutes after making her choice, she purchased the dress she'll wear on August 24
"Thank you for shopping here, have a nice day" greeted the saleslady
"You're welcome, have a nice day also"
"And before I forget, congratulations on your wedding"
Tiffany's pleasantly surprised to hear those words come out of her mouth "Oh, how'd you know about my wedding date?"
"Oh, I asked your 2 friends about it while you we're in the dressing room"
"I see"
"We just had to tell her because Natsu & I know that it'll be a spectacular event for you and Roy"
"Oh gee, thanks Hinata!" she blushed.
"So, that's the name of the lucky groom-to-be"
"Yup, that's his name"
"Very manly name it is, again, congratulations on your wedding, not to mention my best regards"
"Thank you again" the three prepare to exit
"Thanks for the wonderful conversation we had awhile ago" thanked Hinata
"Yeah, it was completely worth our while" added Natsu
"Please, don't mention it"
"Good bye, have a nice day"
"It's been a pleasure talking with you!"
"Likewise here" both parties waved goodbye to each other as the three exits the store
"That was a nice moment we had" exclaimed Natsu, looking back at the front of the store "Talking to that kind saleslady…"
"I know right? She's so friendly, not to mention that she's about the same age as you, Tiffany"
"So true Hinata, I bet she's still single…"
"Yeah I think so too…"
Now that they're done, returning to Roy and his pals; in contrast to Tiffany, he was able to find a tuxedo in less than 15 minutes
While he tries it on, his 2 buddies just look around the place aside from the mannequins and other displays when one of them had their caught by a certain sight
"Hey dude…"
"What is it?"
"Look at that hot clerk over there" the other looked at where he pointed
"Whoa, you're right man, she is sexy!" the woman they're gazing at is counting the cash from the register; the two continue to look at her when Roy got out of the fitting room, all dressed in the tuxedo he's currently trying on
"Yo dudes, what do you think?" his pals gave a good look at his choice of attire
"Roy, you look like a Mafia Don"
"I know right?"
"Yeah, just like Don Vito Corleone from The Godfather"
"Ha-ha yeah, "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse"" he muttered one of the famous quotes from the film, much to his friends' delight
"Ha-ha good one, Roy!"
"With that outfit, you also look like James Bond!" his other pal added
"Bond. James Bond." He imitated and posed said character
"Damn, it fits!" they all laughed "So, is that the one you're gonna wear this August 24?"
"Yeah this is the one" he looked at the mirror again to tidy himself when something caught his attention, on a nearby display is a top hat; Gazing at it, he took it and tried it on
"Yo man, what you have in mind trying that on?"
"Oh nothing, just wanna see how I look with this on"
"Dude, you look like one of those Hollywood stars from the 1930s"
"I do, do I? Like Fred Astaire?"
"Yeah, you kinda nailed it though…"
"Yeah I know, well that's enough games for now…" he told them as he placed the headwear back to the display
"So, that's what you're gonna wear for sure?"
"Yup" he went back inside the fitting room
Now back in his original attire, he purchased the suit he'll wear on the day he and Tiffany will tie the knot.
"Thank you, have a nice day" says the clerk to Roy
"Same to you" he replied
"Uh…uh…umm…Hi" one of his buddies who's been eyeing said clerk tried to get her attention
"Hello…" she responded
He struggled to say something else "You're looking beautiful today…"
"Oh why thank you…"
"I agree with my buddy here, ma'am, you are very pretty"
The compliments coming from Roy's buddies made her face red "Oh my, do you 2 really mean those words you're saying?"
"We really do, ma'am!"
The ongoing situation's kinda making Roy laugh a bit within him
"If you say so…" then of her co-workers called her for an assistance of some sort
"Ooh sorry guys, but I have to go; I need to help one of my fellow employees with stuff around here"
"No, no it's fine we don't wanna intrude or disturb you in your workplace anyway!"
"Yeah, we want you to work like the pretty woman you are now, so don't mind us, alright?"
"Sure thing you two, I'll shall be going now, alright?"
"Yeah, you must, your friend is waiting though"
"Yeah, well gotta go"
"Bye too, nice talking with you today"
"Likewise, my name's Patricia btw"
"Wow, cute name"
*giggles* "Thank you, I'm off now" she leaves her place and heads to assist her co-worker and friend
"Sure, good day" Roy's buddies waved goodbye to her as she proceeds to where her pal is; seeing her leave, the 2 gazed at her friend, who is also quite lovely and cute
"Dude, look at her friend!"
"Yeah, she's as hot as Patricia!"
Hearing their chat from a far, the 2 girls looked at them; at first they smiled, then they giggled
"Umm guys, should we be going now?" Roy's patience ended
"Oh sorry dude, we kinda got carried away there a bit"
"Yeah, sorry man, he-he"
"It's fine, you'll get them soon, ha-ha"
"You think so?"
"Yup, just pray that they're still single" Roy laughed
"Oh yeah, that's one thing"
"You got a point there though…" the three laughed
"Oh crap!" exclaimed Roy, looking at his watch which is an hour before lunch
"What is it Roy?"
"There's a game after 12 o'clock!"
"Oh yeah, I forgot!"
"We gotta, hurry back to my place, call the others!"
"I'm on it!"
Meanwhile, back with the future bride and her 2 friends, having a lunch break at a fast food restaurant
"The food taste great!" exclaimed the young Taiyo girl "I've always wanted to eat at an American restaurant"
"And you are now!" followed the bride-to-be, with her gown next to her
"I gotta say Tiffany, what I see in those Hollywood films on TV are true…" concluded the Gorin athlete
"Of course it is, Natsu"
As they chat, 2 people approached them
"Tiffany?" called the first one
"Is that you?" so does the other. Turning to where she's called, she realized that it's her friends from back in Pacific
"Oh hey you 2!" overjoyed seeing them, she stood up and hugged them both
"Long time, no see you two!"
"We can say the same to you!"
"Umm, Tiffany, I can't breathe"
"Ha-ha, sorry I kinda got carried away there!"
"It's OK, so how's it been after all this time?"
"Doing pretty good actually"
"Good to hear that"
"How about both of you?"
"Well, nothing much really…"
"Just simple stuff going on, that's all, mind if we sit next to you?"
"Yeah sure, no problem"
The blonde's two overseas friends look on with smiles as they sit in front of them
"Are these your friends?"
"Yes they are; Natsu, Hinata, meet my friends from Pacific, Olivia & Cynthia"
"Hello there…" greets the former
"Greetings and Salutations!"
"Hi, good to see you"
"Nice to meet the friends of the future bride!" exclaimed Hinata, which shocks both of them
"Huh?"
"Did you just say "future bride"?
"I sure did!"
"What does she mean Tiffany?"
"Haven't both of you been checking Facebook?" her friends just eyed at each other clueless
"Sorry, been busy for a while" reasoned Olivia
"The Wi-Fi in my neighborhood has a low signal"
"Oh, well I'll give you both an answer to what she said" she showed them her wedding gown
"Is that yours?"
"Of course, DUH!"
"You're kidding right?"
"Nope, I am not…" she let out a smile
"Don't tell me you're…" Cynthia gave back the gown
"That's right, I'm gonna get married!"
"To who?"
"None other than to the guy who I laid my eyes on, Roy Bromwell!" she said with confidence
"Wow, congratulations!"
"Thanks Cynthia!"
"Just out of curiosity, how did he know you had feelings for him?"
"You wanna know, Olivia? He proposed to me!"
"He did?"
"Proposed to you? No way!"
"Yes and yes way! Didn't you 2 attend the alumni homecoming back then?"
"We did! Guess we weren't paying attention that time"
"Oh, I can't believe you guys…" she joked
"So when and where will the wedding take place?"
"It'll take place on August 24 at the beautiful resort "Twilight Dawn" near Hollywood, CA"
"Wow, beautiful choice for a wedding destination"
"Thanks, in fact, Roy & I selected the place ourselves"
"Well, imagine that…"
"I know right? Did you receive invitations yet?"
"Oh not yet, do you have any for us?"
"Of course I do, here you go"
"Thanks a lot"
"My pleasure!"
"Ooh look at the time, sorry Tiffany but Cynthia & I have to meet up with my mom at the shopping center right now"
"Oh it's fine"
"We'd love to stay & chat some more but this an emergency"
"Sorry Tiffany…"
"Don't worry about it you two at least I get to see you again since we graduated from Pacific"
"True that!"
"We gotta go now, Tiffany"
"Sure, take care…"
"Yeah bye, bye also to your buddies Natsu & Hinata!"
"It's been a pleasure meeting you two!"
"Likewise here" Natsu returned a favor
"Good to meet new friends!" followed the young Taiyo girl
"Same here! Bye now!" the two set off to the shopping center as the 3 waved back at them
"Some cool friends you got, Tiffany"
"Thanks Natsu, it's so nice to see them again too"
"I know how you feel, I wanna see the juniors I've coached back in Gorin again, they're like my 2nd family"
"Uh-oh, Natsu wants to be a mommy soon!"
"Oh quit it, Hinata!" the three shared a heartfelt chuckle
~LATER THAT DAY~
10 minutes before the game starts
The future groom & the rest of "HTMLL" are in the former's villa, watching another highly anticipated football game at his Hi-Def widescreen television
Like before, food and drinks are immediately set on the table
"Yo man, it's a good thing you reminded me that there's game right at this time"
"No problem dude, I don't wanna forget it too myself…"
"Who doesn't?" laughs occur when one of his buddies raised his cup of Dr. Pepper "I like to propose a toast to our buddy Roy Bromwell for his upcoming marriage on August 24"
"TO ROY!"
"Thanks guys, all of you are the best…" they clicked their respective cups and drink up as the game finally starts
As for the future bride, she went back to her job as a dance instructor for kids at a school near her neighborhood.
She is well-liked by everyone in the school, especially among the students due to her friendly and bubbly personality
"OK everyone" *claps hands to get their attention* "I want all of you to perform what I've taught you during our previous meetings" she called in her friendly tone
Her young students of 10 girls & 6 boys were a bit hesitant at first, but they did what they're being told anyway
Tiffany readies her iPod with the selected music to be played when her students begin dancing
"Places everyone" everyone stayed at their respective positions as they'll start
"When the music begins to play, that's your queue and a one, and a two…" *presses play*
The music being played is a hit dance pop song from the '90s
Her young students began performing in time with the music as she looks on
Nearly 5 minutes later, their performance has ended with most of them exhausted
"That was brilliant!" she praised, giving them a round of applause, much to the very delight of the young ones
"You really think so, Ms. Lords?" one of the males asked
"I'm not lying; it was very, very picturesque"
"Which means, you loved it?"
"Not only did I love it, I really enjoyed it!"
"All the things I have taught you all were really worth it! I'm so happy right now! Your performance was really beautiful & graceful!" she continued to give praise, which made them jump for joy with smiles across their faces
"Thank you so much for everything you've taught us, Ms. Lords" one female student thanked
"Why thank you dear" she gave her a friendly pat on the head
"Oh Ms. Lords, I have a question" another raised her hand
"Yes, what is it?"
"Is it true that you're engaged to someone?" the question surprised her classmates, not to mention shocking Tiffany
"What? Ms. Lords has a boyfriend?" one male exclaimed
"What in the world? How did they know?"
"Ms. Lords, is it true that you have a boyfriend?" one girl asked out of curiosity, making her face red
"What are you talking about? You're just hearing things!" she tried to cover it up, but to no avail
"Yeah right, Ms. Lords" her students didn't believe her little charade "Every time you talk on your iPhone, we hear you say lovey dovey things like "I love you too" or "I miss you so much" to someone"
Unable to believe at what's happening now, she gave up and told them the truth
"Alright, you caught me; yes it's true I'm engaged to someone"
"Awww…" they all reacted
"Do you have a picture of him?" one of the girls asked
"As a matter of fact I do, it's in my iPhone, give me a minute"
*iPhone now in hand*
"Everyone, gather around, and here he is" she showed them their picture; it depicts them at a park
"Wow, he's handsome!" another one of the girls exclaimed
"Why thank you…"
"What's his name?"
"His name's Roy Bromwell, I first knew him back when we we're classmates back in high school years ago"
"Cool, how did he know you liked him?"
"Actually he didn't…" her students pulled off a "WTF" look on their face
"But how did you 2 became a couple?"
"You all wanna know?"
"Yes!" they became eager
"You really wanna know?" she decided to play with them
"Yes we do!" they're even more eager
"You really, really know?"
"YES WE DO!"
"Ms. Lords, we can't wait any longer!"
"Alright, alright I'll tell now, he proposed to me!"
"Wow he did?"
"He sure did"
"That's so sweet of him!"
"Yeah, to be honest, I cried when he did that"
"That's just normal Ms. Lords, those are tears of joy!"
"That's absolutely true!"
"Look, Ms. Lords is blushing!" one of the girls pointed
"Oh am I?"
"Yes you are!" both she and her students shared a friendly laugh
Lastly, Boman, along with Chairperson, Ran & Sakura, are enjoying a sightseeing trip around Hollywood, California
"I can't believe it, I'm actually here in Hollywood!" the klutzy schoolgirl exclaimed, recording every moment with her camera phone as nearby onlookers watch her every move
"OMG, The Walk of Fame"
"Sakura, you're making a fool out of yourself in public" Iicho seemed annoyed by her antics
"Don't be a buzzkill Iicho, I'm just having fun!"
"Yes I know, but can't you do it in another way?"
"Nope, guess not!"
"Looks like she's enjoying herself way too much, but it's understandable since it's her first time here in the United States" Boman thought, as he plays the tour guide
"Look mom, I'm here right now in Hollywood with my friends, see!" Ran records her trip with her camcorder, which she points to the other 3
"Say hi Boman!" he smiled at the camera accompanied with a wave
"Yo, what's up Iicho!" she avoided being recorded, but Ran hesitantly pointed her camera to her face
"Ran, you know I'm a bit camera shy!"
"Oh really? Not in my watch!" lastly, she turns to Sakura
"Hey Sakura, you're on TV!"
"Hi!" she waved with her left hand, showing the V-sign
"Enjoying your trip around the entertainment capital of the world?" the young preacher asked the 3 girls
"We sure do!" Sakura fondly gazes at the names in each of the stars
"It's a moment I'll always cherish, I enjoy looking around this wonderful place" the calm and cool Chairperson looks around the nearby souvenir shops
"You bet I enjoy it, I don't want this day to end!" the young journalist-to-be continues to record everything in her way
"Umm, Ran, Sakura, ain't we forgetting something?" Iicho asked the 2
"What do you mean? I have all the stuff I need with me" the school girl checked her pockets and her fanny pack
"I can say the same Sakura" so does Ran
"That's not what I have in mind, you two!" Boman just kept his cool at the ongoing little ruckus
"Sheesh, then what is?"
"Oh I can't believe you two… The decoration and settings for the upcoming wedding of Boman's friends!"
"Oh that, of course we didn't forget it, right Sakura?"
"Yup, we didn't forget about it, not one bit!" the tones of both their voices speak otherwise
"Sure, sure, you two didn't forget about it!" she didn't buy their pleas
Their little ruckus continued amidst their sightseeing trip
~AUGUST 24~
The big day has finally arrived, the day that the strong-armed football player turned rock star and the sexy funky cheerleader turned dance instructor finally tie the knot
The venue for their wedding, Twilight Dawn, which the future couple themselves selected, is filled with beautiful and dazzling decorations; like most weddings, the white chairs are perfectly aligned and on the aisle, is a white carpet, dividing the row of chairs
Lastly, covered with white cloth, the tables are displayed with the best food from the respected high class chefs, again handpicked by the couple. The 3 layer wedding cake is beautifully baked and crafted; in contrast to other wedding cakes where 2 figures representing the bride and groom are shown on the top, it shows Roy & Tiffany in their Rival Schools-eraattire.
Other beautiful displays include a small fountain, an ice sculpture of the couple, an arch decorated with red and white roses directing to the path of the venue and among others
All decorations and makeovers are courtesy of wedding organizers and, of course, the 3 girls who also organized the alumni homecoming years earlier
"Wow, this is such a tasty looking cake!" Sakura leans over for a peak at the beautiful dessert
"Hold it there Sakura, that's not just for you, you know?"
"I know Ran, I'm just looking, and it's just very tasty!"
"Yeah, gotta hand it to you, it is scrumptious"
"You two better be not thinking of eating that!"
"Of course we're not! We're just looking at it"
"I've got my eye on you both…"
Not for long, the young preacher arrived at the scene, all dressed in clothes in accordance to his job and what he's about to do moments from now
Iicho was the first to notice his presence "Look its Boman, hey Boman!"
"Hello there Iicho, you look dazzling today"
"Why thank you" the other 2 girls soon followed suit
"Yo Boman!" still near the tables, Sakura just waved her hand from afar, which he did in return
"Say cheese, Boman!" Ran readied her camera, but he insisted in tidying up first so he can look good for the camera
"Alright, you may fire when ready" he joked
"Smile for the camera" she clicks the shutter
"Looking good here, Boman!" she showed him the result
"I looked better than I thought I would" he muttered, accompanied with a small chuckle
Soon, guests start arriving at the venue, taking notice of the beautiful decorations done within the place, much to the girls' delight
"Such wonderful decorations" one woman complimented
"I'm with you on that one" her husband agreed; the couple continued to gaze around for a bit more
"They like our work! I'm so happy!" Sakura whispered to the other 2
"I know right?" she and Ran gave each other a hi-5
"Everything went better than expected after all…" Iicho smiled after hearing the couple's compliment
Time passes and the entire venue starts to fill up with more guests, mostly friends and relatives of the couples
Later, some of the attendees of the homecoming, including those from Gedo & Seijyun, also arrived, much to the delightful surprise of Boman and the 3 girls
"Yo Boman, glad to see you here!" he is immediately greeted by his fellow Pacific batch mates
"Likewise to all of you"
"So you'll be the preacher of Roy & Tiffany's wedding eh?" another one of his batch mates asked
"That's true; in fact, I've been handpicked by Roy himself"
"Well I gotta say he made the obvious choice"
"Indeed he did"
"You look so cute Hinata!" Natsu complimented
"Thanks, I can say the same to you"
Later, the families of the couple arrived
~THE BROMWELLS~
"So this is the place my son and his girlfriend selected eh?" the groom's mother took notice of the venue "He & Tiffany made the right choice for it's a beautiful place for a wedding to commence"
"Indeed, and I gotta say that our son and his girlfriend have an eye for beautiful places" commented Roy's father
"They sure did, honey and I'm so happy to see our son finally become a man"
"Me too dear"
~THE LORDS~
"Such a beautiful place our daughter and her boyfriend selected for their wedding day, I'm so happy for both of them" the bride's father mentioned "Our little girl's now a woman"
"Likewise, this is the big day the 2 have waited for nearly 4 years since he proposed to her" commented Tiffany's mother
"This is something that they'll always cherish throughout their lives"
"Ours too dear…"
Later, the 2 families happily conversed with each other, happily commenting about their respective children tying the knot; soon, Boman joined in their conversation
"Why look who's here, their young preacher friend…" Tiffany's mother noticed
"How's it been after all this time?" Roy's mother followed suit
"Everything is going well for me"
"Of course it is since you're the one our children picked to preach for their wedding" the future bride's father added
"Gotta agree with him, this is, let's say, an offer you obviously can't refuse" the future groom's father followed suit
"True, I feel happy and blessed that I've been chosen to be the preacher for the wedding of my 2 best friends" the young and enthusiastic preacher told both families with a happy tone
Somewhere in the venue, by the back, Roy's band HTMLL, are busy rehearsing 2 songs that they're gonna play for the couple as they walk down the aisle later and like the venue, the couple picked the songs themselves
Likewise, somewhere around the venue nearby…
Tiffany is busy fixing her appearance, with some help from none other than Roy's two older sisters
"My sister and I are not gonna lie, you look so gorgeous in that wedding dress" one of the sisters complimented while fixing her future sister-in-law's hair, while the other watches
"Why thank you and you know what, this was the last of its kind"
"Wow, lucky girl you are I'll say"
"I sure am…" *giggles*
"Of course you are, now just close your eyes while add the finishing touches to your hair"
~ MINUTES LATER~
"Can I open my eyes now? It's been like 10 minutes or so already"
"Not yet, just making sure that there are no flaws in your hair…"
"…."
"OK, you can open your eyes now!"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, this is definitely for sure"
"If you say so…" Doing what she's told Tiffany opened her eyes and is pleasantly surprised by what she sees
"Wow, my hair's so, my hair's so, my hair's so beautiful than ever!" she complimented, continuing to look at the mirror, gazing at her new hairdo
"You think so?"
"Are you kidding? I love it! I feel like a Disney princess with this hairdo!"
"We're happy that you liked what we did to your hair!"
"Why will I not? It's so nicely done!" both future bride and sisters hugged
Likewise, Roy is preparing himself as well
While doing so, he's just happily humming a tune from one of his favorite songs, "What I like About You" by The Romantics
Done fixing his hair, he fixed any wrinkles present on his tuxedo
"Not too shabby…" he muttered, looking at the mirror to see if there's still any flaw he missed on his attire
After a few minutes passed, he now looks well-dressed "Oh yeah, who's that good-looking guy?" he joked, posing at the mirror by clutching on both the collars of his suit
The future couple prepare for their biggest day, so do the guests which include the ones from their school and from the alumni homecoming, HTMLL, and the couple's friend, Boman, whose busy rehearsing his duties as a preacher
~IT BEGINS~
"I wonder when they'll be arriving." Hinata wondered
"I can ask myself the same question…" Natsu followed suit
The guests eagerly wait for their arrival when HTMLL started playing a very familiar song; the keyboardist started playing the recognizable intro tune and the lead guitarist took over Roy's position as the vocalist and started to sing out the first stanza
The song they're playing is "Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon
I can't fight this feeling any longer.
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow.
What started out as friendship has grown stronger.
I only wish I had the strength to let it show.
I tell myself that I can't hold out forever.
I said there is no reason for my fear.
'Cause I feel so secure when we're together.
You give my life direction, you make everything so clear.
As everyone listens to the soothing classic hit, by the entrance is none other than the groom, who's about to walk down the aisle, and on the carpet already covered with flower petals
And even as I wander,
I'm keeping you in sight.
You're a candle in the window on a cold, dark winter's night.
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might.
And I can't fight this feeling anymore.
I've forgotten what I started fighting for.
It's time to bring this ship into the shore,
And throw away the oars, forever.
Walking down the middle, he waved to his parents and to the parents of his wife-to-be; in return, his Pacific buddies, including his fan girls, praise and congratulate him
Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore.
I've forgotten what I started fighting for.
And if I have to crawl upon the floor,
Come crushing through your door,
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore.
My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you.
I've been running round in circles in my mind.
And it always seems that I'm following you, girl,
Cause you take me to the places,
That alone I'd never find.
He gave his fellow band members 2 thumbs up, and they acknowledged it
And even as I wander,
I'm keeping you in sight.
You're a candle in the wind, on a cold, dark winter's night.
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might.
And I can't fight this feeling anymore.
I've forgotten what I started fighting for.
It's time to bring this ship into the shore,
And throw away the oars, forever.
Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore.
I've forgotten what I started fighting for.
And if I have to crawl upon the floor,
Come crushing through your door,
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore.
Done playing, the band received a round of applause, the same treatment they received back in the homecoming years earlier
Roy gave his preacher pal a hi-5
Few moments later, the keyboardist starts playing the famous wedding theme for a short while, and everyone was on their feet; after that, he shifts to a different note and begins playing a different song, and just like the previous one, he starts playing the intro tune to it and the rest of the band followed suit and this time, a different song obviously and for Tiffany; still, everyone's on their feet awaiting the bride's arrival
The song they're playing is "Babe" by Styx
Babe, I'm leaving, I must be on my way
The time is drawing near
My train is going, I see it in your eyes
The love, the need, your tears
But I'll be lonely without you
And I'll need your love to see me through
Please believe me, my heart is in your hands
'Cause I'll be missing you
A shadow appeared on the petal covered carpet, everyone turned to see her, wearing the glamorous dress she bought; a smile showed on her face, knowing that this a dream come true not only for her but also for her now-husband
'Cause you know it's you babe
Whenever I get weary and I've had enough
I feel like giving up
You know it's you babe
Giving me the courage and the strength I need
Please believe that it's true, babe, I love you
With a bouquet on her hands, she begins to walk on the aisle, all eyes are on her; she gave a cheerful glance to her parents and to Roy's parents, which they also did in return as well; behind her is one of Roy's sisters, holding the dress's long garment
You know it's you babe
Whenever I get weary and I've had enough
I feel like giving up
You know it's you babe
Giving me the courage and the strength I need
Please believe that it's true, babe, I love you
Babe, I'm leaving, I'll say it once again
Somehow try to smile
'Cause I know the feelings we're trying to forget
If only for a while
'Cause I'll be lonely without you
And I'll need your love to see me through
Please believe me, my heart is in your hands
'Cause I'll be missing you
Now standing near the love of her life, they exchanged glances and smiled at each other, with hers being more cheerful while his is just simple
Babe, I love you
Babe, I love you
Ooh, babe
"We are gathered here today to see these two people; Roy Bromwell & Tiffany Lords wed in holy matrimony" Boman began his duties
"If you may, you can start reading the vows you've made for each other"
With both now standing next to each other, the two read aloud the vows they made… starting with the bride
"Every moment that I've spent with you is something that I will forever cherish in my heart.
I knew from the day that I first knew you, destiny has put us together.
We've been through a lot of things in both of our lives; I'll remember those times as well.
My thoughts have been always about you and that's what keeps me smiling everyday
Our bonding together will last to the very end and if I may quote a lyric from a song by The Beatles
"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make" I love you so much, Roy Bromwell."
…and now, the groom
"I'm happy that we've met, you're my angel.
I always think of you from the day we became friends to the day that I realize that my heart truly belongs to you.
We had our ups and downs in life, but that doesn't stop my feelings for you.
I will forever cherish the moments we had together; those happy memories will forever be in our hearts & minds.
You truly are the one for me and if I may quote a lyric from one of the songs from the movie Moulin Rouge! "I will love you until my dying day"
Tiffany Lords, I love you so much."
Now done reading aloud their quotes, Boman proceeds with the concluding parts as the couple now face each other, holding hands
"Do you take Tiffany as your lawfully wedded wife?"
"I do"
"Do you take Roy as your lawfully wedded husband?"
"I do"
"I now pronounce you husband and wife" they locked lips as everyone clapped their hands, but Roy suddenly grabbed Tiffany, swinging her to his left side and giving her an even more passionate smooch, much to everyone's surprise "Come on , baby!" he exclaimed, doing so
Caught up by the moment, she obviously enjoying the situation she's in and placed her arms around his shoulder, allowing his lips to lock with hers even longer; the whole scene made everyone go "WOOO" like in the homecoming, and with that, everyone stood up and clapped again, combined with cheers and whistling; HTMLL congratulating their buddy and fellow band mate; The entire Pacific alumni cheered for the new couple.
The entire kissing scene bears a striking resemblance to the photo of a sailor and a nurse kissing in a similar fashion
"At a boy, Roy!"
"That's our buddy right there!"
"Our son's now grown-up" Roy's mother complimented "That's right, honey, he's now on his own" so does his father
"Our little brother's now a man!" let's not forget his 2 older sisters
"Our daughter's now a lady!" Tiffany's mother complimented
"Our little girl's now a woman" so does her father
Ran joined other photographers to capture the moment
"I'm so happy for them!" Hinata commented. "Me too, this is a day they'll never, EVER, forget…" Natsu followed suit
*sniff* *sniff* "I just love happy endings!" muttered Sakura as she watches the couple in their most romantic moment ever as she cry tears of joy, much to the chagrin and embarrassment of her other 2 friends
"Ain't you being a little overdramatic there Sakura?"
"I can't help it Hinata, stuff like these rarely ever happen in front of my eyes you know!"
"Have you ever been to a wedding before?"
"Well yeah, Natsu, but not quite as unforgettable as this!" the 2 childhood friends exchanged glances with an awkward look on both their faces
The wedding reception was full of joy; many other couples dancing to HTMLL's soothing music and the guests having a ball, getting to know each other more and the couple getting the first slice from their wedding cake
The couple is now walking on the aisle, with Tiffany being carried by Roy, as they're being greeted by cheers from family and friends
As they're about to enter into Roy's brand new Ferrari
"Oh, just a minute, I forgot something!"
"What is it?"
"The bouquet!" she's ready to throw it
"Look, she's about to toss the bouquet!" someone from the Pacific alumni yelled, triggering a chain reaction of girls being ready in position, attempting to be the ones to catch
"Be careful, babe" *chuckles*
"Oh I will, don't worry!" with that, she tosses the bouquet to the crowd of rowdy girls
"Here it comes!" one shouted as they see it heading towards them
All the girls push each other as they put their hands up to get it, but their attempts ended in failure
They all look for it, thinking it was lost, but the bouquet ended up in the hands of a person no one would expect it to end up with… and those hands belong to Chairperson and she too wasn't expect it to end up on her hands
She has a look of surprise on her face as she just gazes at the beautiful bouquet; likewise, the other girls are just as surprised as she is
"Uhhhhhh….." her face blushed as her mouth is left wide open, unable to believe what just happened
"Ooh, Iicho you have the bouquet of flowers from Tiffany" noticed her fellow Taiyo buddy Hinata
"This is… just a surprise…"
"Hey every girl needs to experience such rare opportunities like these" Natsu joined in
"Yeah I know, but still…" she chuckled when Ran suddenly took a picture of her holding the bouquet, catching her off guard
"Hey Ran!"
"Ha-ha, you look so cute here, Iicho!"
"And by cute you mean that in a sarcastic manner, right?"
"No really look!" she showed her the shot
"Hey I do look cute…"
"Ha-ha, told you!" everyone shared a heartfelt chuckle
As for the Pacific newlyweds….
"Again, congratulations to you both!"
"Live a happy life you 2!"
"I'm sure you'll have a great family!" those are some of the words they've been receiving from their friends and loved ones
"We will, don't worry!"
"You can count on us!"
With that all said and done, the couple bid farewell to everyone and drove off to end the day with smiles on both their faces
