Last chapter.....it's really just a lot of fluff.....but hope everyone liked it!
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Rusty walked back into the room where Cappie was to see him nervously pacing.
"What if I can't do this Spitter?" he said wiping the sweat off of his forehead. "What if I'm not ready for this?"
Rusty walked over and put both of his hands on Cappie's shoulders to get him to stop pacing.
"You can do this Cap," he replied. "You and my sister are soul mates remember? I don't know two people more in love than you two."
Cappie took a deep breath as the words Rusty said appeared to calm him.
"Now it's time," said Rusty as he did one last adjustment to Cappie's tie. "You didn't ask me to be your best man for nothing. I'll drag you down that aisle if I have to."
Cappie looked at Rusty and smiled.
"You know Russ," said Cappie. "I'm glad you're not only my fraternity brother but going to be my brother-in-law. I couldn't ask for a better guy."
"Anytime Cap, anytime." Rusty replied.
Cappie buttoned the jacket on his tux and took one last deep breath.
"Here goes the rest of my life," he said as he walked out the door.
Rusty left Cappie with the minister to go and find Ashleigh so they could be in place for the processional.
"You've got a good crowd out there," said the minister as Cappie approached her. "A lot of people out there to support you two."
Cappie peaked into the church to see it completely packed. He assumed there were a few more than the 400 people they expected in the church. But he didn't care. As long as they were there to see him vow the rest of his life to the one that he loved. That was all that mattered.
"OK," said the minister. "It's time for us to go out there."
Cappie wiped the sweat off of his brow one last time and followed the minister to the front of the altar. He looked around the room briefly. He saw his parents and Casey's mom being escorted down the aisle. Everyone knew him and his parents didn't always get along the best but it was nice to see them there with their support. He gave a small wave to his mom as she took a deep breath in and out to remind him to breath. He smiled at her gesture, it was very genuine.
Moments later the string quartet began playing Canon in D as Wade and Jordan walked down the aisle. Next came Betsy and Dale. It was a relief to see that Betsy had not drank before the ceremony. She was calm as could be. After that was Beaver and Lindsay, a high school friend of Casey's. Cappie tried his hardest not to look at Beaver but couldn't help it. Beaver gave him a high five once he reached the altar which kind of helped relieve a little of Cappie's tenseness. He always knew how to make Cappie smile. Next came Evan and Rebecca. The two of them were going to be married next year and Cappie and Casey were in their wedding also. He smiled and shook Evan's hand as he passed them. It was nice that they could look beyond their differences and become friends again. Lastly, but certainly not least, Ashleigh and Rusty slowly made their way down the aisle. The two of them were the most appropriate people to have as the best man and maid of honor. Without the two of them to support their relationship, it may not have happened. Rusty couldn't help himself when he reached the altar. He went right up the Cappie and gave him a big hug.
"Congrats my brother," he said as he took his place next to Cappie.
After the last two had come down the aisle the doors to the church shut so Casey could get into place. Canon in D stopped and the quartet started to play the wedding march. Cappie could feel his heart about to jump out of his chest. He had dreamed of this moment many times before. He knew Casey was behind those doors looking beautiful as ever.
Suddenly the doors opened and he saw her. She donned a veil over her face and he saw how the custom Vera Wang dress hugged every curve on her body as she started down the aisle. Then Cappie felt it. He couldn't help himself and let a few tears break loose from his eye as he watched her walk so gracefully towards him, holding on tightly to her father. The two finally reached the altar and Cappie stepped forward to greet them.
"She's all yours son," her dad stated to him as he gave him a firm handshake. "I know you'll be good to her."
Her dad turned back to Casey and lifted the veil up and over her head. He kissed her softly on the cheek as he placed Casey's hand into Cappie's. It was the first time he was able to visibly see her eyes. They were not only full of tears but he could see hope in them. He could see his future in them.
"Hi," she said with a huge smile on her face.
"Hi beautiful," he replied as he gently wiped a few of the tears off of her face.
The two of them walked arm and arm up to the minister and the ceremony began. During the first part the minister said a couple of prayers and they had a reading by Rebecca. Cappie never took his eyes off of Casey. She completely mesmerized him by her beauty on this day. They reached the point in the ceremony when it was time for them to recite their vows. The two of them opted to just say what was in their hearts that day and didn't elect to write anything down. Cappie was instructed to go first. He gripped Casey's hands tightly as he looked into her eyes.
"Casey," he started. "Where do I begin?" He let out a small chuckle.
The people in the audience gave out a little chuckle as well.
"I guess I'll start at the beginning," he continued taking a deep breath. "I knew from the first time I saw you, you would have an effect on me. I wasn't quite sure what it was at the time but I knew it was something special. We have been through a lot in our lives, good and bad. But the important thing was that we were always there to stand by each other. And that today is what I am vowing to you. I am vowing to never leave your side Casey. I want to be with you when you are happy, sad, sick, well, rich or poor. You have taught me so much in this life about looking towards the future and setting goals and planning. And up until we started dating again at the end of college I didn't care about any of that. It wasn't until I pictured a future with you that I saw my own future. I would give up anything for you Casey. I would go around the world and back if you asked me to. No one on this earth makes me happier than you do. I'm going to vow to be your provider and protector from anything that may come your way. I love you."
Cappie had to let go of one of her hands so he could wipe the tears off of his face. She reached back towards Ashleigh at the same time and got a tissue from her. Cappie knew what he said was special for Casey and he was just as anxious to hear what she had to say in return. The minister turned to her signaling it was her turn to go.
"Oh my," she said continuing to wipe her tears. "How am I ever going to follow something like that?"
The guests chuckled again at her reaction. Casey gave the tissue back to Ashleigh and returned her hand to Cappie's grasp.
"I…." she began to say starting to get choked up. "Oh man this is hard."
Cappie smiled and squeezed her hands tighter. It gave her a little more confidence and she began again.
"I honestly don't know how I went for 2 years without you in my life Cap," she started. "I have never had anyone complete me as much as you do. The way you kiss me, the way you hold me are the most amazing things I have ever felt. I…"
She started to get choked up again. Cappie again squeezed her hands to let her know everything was OK. This time he let a tear fall from his eye.
"I vow on this day to be the most loving and supportive wife I can be. I want to make you dinner every night. I want to sit and listen to all of your hopes, dreams, and problems. And I vow to always give you my honest advice and opinions on anything you want to know. I vow to be the queen in your kingdom and give you everything I have. I lost you in life once and will never go through anything like that again. I love you Cap. I'll always love you."
On cue Ashleigh reached Casey another tissue as she continued to wipe all of the tears that were flowing off her face like a river. She then took the tissue and wiped Cappie's off of his face too. He smiled at her and mouthed the words 'thank you'. They both turned back to the minister who continued with another reading and then it was time to exchange the rings. The minister took both of them from Rusty and handed Casey's to Cappie.
"Take this ring as a token of my undying love and affection," he said. "With this ring you will never walk alone."
He slipped it on her finger. The minister then handed Cappie's ring to Casey. She took his left hand. It was actually weird to see his ring finger bare as he always had some sort of ring on. She slipped it on as she recited the same words.
"Take this ring, as a token of my undying love and affection. With this ring you will never walk alone."
The two of them clenched their hands together and began to smile widely as they knew the ceremony was about to end.
"With the powers invested in me by the state of California," said the minister. "I pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride."
Cappie felt like he waited for this moment for hours. He let go of Casey's hands and moved them to around her hips. She reached up around his neck and their lips finally met. The kiss at first was soft but as the moment overcame them it became much more passionate and loving. All of the guests stood and began cheering for the couple. They finally broke apart. Casey hooked her arm with Cappie's and the two of them walked back down the aisle.
"Ohhh finally," said Cappie as he dipped Casey in his arms once out of the sanctuary and leaned in and kissed her gently.
"Finally I can call you my wife," he said breaking away and letting her stand back up. "The one and only Mrs. Me."
"It feels great doesn't it?" Casey replied.
"It sure does Mrs. Cappie," he smiled as he leaned in for another kiss. "I can promise more and more of those as the night goes on," he continued referring to his kisses.
"I will be looking forward to it Mr. Cappie," replied Casey as she leaned in and gave him yet another kiss.
Cappie backed away and looked over Casey's shoulder. He could see people were starting to come out of the church.
"Come here," he said as he pulled her into one of the Sunday school rooms and closed the door.
"What are we doing?" Casey asked him seductively.
"Enjoying just a little time to ourselves before we meet all of the guests," Cappie replied as he grabbed her hips and pulled her all the way up against his body.
The two of them kissed a few pecks before going into an all out make-out session. They didn't care if anyone saw. They were husband and wife now. They could do whatever they wanted. Suddenly Cappie pulled away startling Casey a bit.
"What happened?" asked Casey confused as to what just happened.
"Two things," Cappie replied staring at her. "First, I'm afraid it we continue kissing like that I'm going to want to skip the reception and go straight to the honeymoon if you know what I mean. And while missing the reception wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing, the guests might be a little upset and our $20,000 in food, drink and decorations would go to waste."
Casey laughed.
"And second," he said pulling her within arm's length of him. "I haven't told you yet how absolutely stunning you look today. You truly left me speechless when I saw you walking down that aisle Casey. I have never seen a more beautiful bride."
"Aw Cap," she replied. "You're looking pretty dapper yourself."
The two of them laughed at the line Casey just recited. They both were surprised they would remember such a thing.
"No seriously," she continued. "You look so handsome. You should wear tuxes more often. They really bring out the blue in your eyes."
They both began to kiss again as Rusty entered the room.
"There you guys are!" he shouted. "The photographer is ready to take pictures."
"We'll continue this tonight," Cappie softly told Casey in his most seductive tone as he grabbed her hand and walked back out to the main lobby.
The next hour the two lovebirds took pictures with friends, family and of course with each other. The two of them could barely keep their hands off of each other and of course the kissing pictures were the easiest to do. They eventually got in the limo with the rest of the wedding party and went to a park for some outside pictures and of course some champagne along the way.
"I would like to toast quickly," said Evan holding up his glass as the group headed to the reception hall.
Everyone in the limo held up their glasses.
"I just want to say that I'm truly happy for Cappie and Casey. I have never seen two people more in love at a wedding until today. You two are really meant for each other and I'm so happy we are all here together on this day to share in your happiness. To Casey and Cappie!"
Everyone toasted their glasses and took drinks of the champagne. Eventually the group reached the reception hall and greeted the guests in the cocktail hour. After about 20 minutes the wedding planner took Casey and Cappie aside to show them the reception room.
"Oh my gosh it's beautiful!" Casey exclaimed as she entered the ballroom.
Cappie was just as amazed. There were towering centerpieces at each table covered with roses and crystals. There was soft pink and purple lighting around the entire room and spotlights on each of the table centerpieces. The dance floor was lit up with their monogram moving back and forth. The cake sat in the center of the room towering 5 tiers high with an intricate pattern of flowers and their initials on top of it.
"This is like a dream," said Casey. "Thank you so much."
" Yeah, you guys did an amazing job," Cappie added.
"Well I'm glad you guys like it," replied the wedding planner. "Now let's get you two to the holding area while we let the guests in the room and announce you two to enter."
Cappie and Casey followed her into a sitting room outside of the ballroom.
"I'll be back in about 15 minutes for you two," she said shutting the door.
Cappie immediately went up to his wife and put his forehead up to hers while he wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Fifteen minutes huh," he whispered. "I think I can make love to my wife in 15 minutes."
"Whoa buddy," replied Casey as she leaned back away from him. "It's probably going to take you close to 15 minutes to get this dress off of me. I don't see it happening."
Cappie was only slightly disappointed as he backed away and picked up the bottle of champagne on the table. He knew there would be plenty of time to consummate the marriage with his wife later in the evening. He popped the champagne bottle and poured them each a glass.
"To us," he said handing her the glass and toasting.
"To us," she repeated clanking her glass against his.
Cappie sat down on one of the lounges in the room and instructed his bride to come over and sit with him. Casey came over and sat in Cappie's lap. She leaned into him as they relaxed against the back of the lounge.
"This is certainly going to be a day to remember," stated Cappie taking a sip of champagne. "I can really see why people say their wedding day is the best day of their lives."
"Me too," Casey replied. "It was totally worth all of the planning and running around I had to do to get everything right."
"I couldn't agree with you more," said Cappie as he looked into Casey's eyes and stroked a piece of her hair out of her face. "After everything we have been through, this is like the gold medal. We finally won the match."
"We sure did, didn't we?" replied Casey with a smile.
They sat there just staring into each other's eyes until the wedding planner came back in to get them to announce to the room.
"Ready?" Casey asked as she stood up.
"I was born ready," Cappie replied as he took her hand and walked towards the room.
"I would like to now introduce for the first time in public," they heard the DJ say. "Mr. and Mrs. Cappie!"
The two of them laughed as they entered the room. Sure it sounded weird to be announced like that but Cappie hated his real name. It only seemed appropriate to be announced like that. The whole room roared with cheers for the two of them as they made their way to the bridal table in the front of the room. Before dinner Rusty and Ashleigh said their speeches. Rusty went first.
"Good evening everyone," he said clearing his throat. "I have to warn you that I'm not a very funny person. So this speech will be more full of thoughtfulness than wittiness. But I feel like my relationship with Cappie and my sister has really grown over the years. When I first came to college my sister and I only really talked during family holidays. I didn't know anything about her life and she really didn't care about mine. But starting at Cyprus-Rhodes changed our relationship for the good. I became a bigger part of her life and she helped me through some really rough times."
Rusty looked over at Casey and the two of them smiled at each other.
"And then I met Cappie," he continued. "And he became the best big brother anyone could ask for. I will take some of the best advice he's given with me for the rest of my life. When I first came to Cyprus I figured out that Cappie and my sister had history and I have to admit at first it was a little weird. But never did I realize how much love Cappie had for my sister until a faithful day at Gentleman's Choice. Casey was harder to read but once she broke up with Evan I tried to get the two of them back together. I guess it took me lavaliering Jordan and getting the letters back to really show Cappie how much my sister truly meant to him. Oh, for those who don't know, Cappie gave me the letters he had bought for Casey when they first dated to give to Jordan. I gave them back to him when it didn't work out. He is one hell of a guy."
Rusty could feel the audience staring at him silently telling him to wrap it up.
"So anyway," he continued. "Cappie and Casey, you have been through some really crazy times. And I am honored that I could be a part of some of those. I would wish you two nothing but the best in the future but you don't need my blessing. You two are soul mates and I love you guys so much. To Cappie and Casey!"
Rusty raised his glass with the rest of the guests and everyone toasted to the couple. Next it was Ashleigh's turn.
"Casey and I met while rushing freshman year. I was the bubbly extrovert while she was my reserved but powerful companion. We have shared so many memories through the sorority. I have to admit that after the Greek Ball incident with Evan and Cappie I didn't like Cappie much. But as those 2 years went on I could see more and more in Casey's eyes that she still loved and cared for him. And Cappie did a lot of growing up too. Even though he still partied and hung out with his Kappa Tau boys he was always there for Casey if she needed him. I don't trust my best friend with just anybody. But I know that Cappie is and always will be the one to keep her the safest. I am so happy for you two and I believe every couple in the room can learn a thing or two about love from you two. I wish you nothing but the best with the rest of your lives."
Ashleigh began to raise her glass but suddenly put it back down.
"Oh and Cappie," she continued with a chuckle. "Don't expect any time from my best friend on Mondays, Fridays and the second Tuesday of every month. She's mine then."
The guests all let out small laughs along with the bridal party. Cappie smiled and slightly raised his glass to show Ashleigh he wouldn't mind sharing their best friend with her.
"To Cappie and Casey!" Ashleigh shouted as she lifted her glass to actually toast this time around.
The next two hours the two of them spent eating dinner and mingling with their guests. It was hard to speak with everyone who came but the two did their best.
"Alright ladies and gentleman," said the DJ. "Let's get the bride and groom up here for their first dance."
Cappie ran over to Casey who was talking with people on the other side of the room and held out his hand.
"May I have this dance my love?" he asked
"Of course," Casey replied as she took his hand and walked out to the dance floor.
Just as Cappie was reaching to put his arms around her hips he looked at Casey with a smirk.
"I hope you don't mind I changed our first dance song," he stated
"You what?" asked Casey somewhat disappointed.
But it was hard to keep that disappointment when she heard the first few words of the song now playing while they started to dance. It was Cappie. It was their song.
"You recorded this?" she asked looking up into his eyes.
"Yeah," he replied. "In the little free time I had."
Casey smiled as she wrapped her hands around him tighter. Cappie kissed the top of her forehead as they swayed back and forth with all eyes on them. As the song ended the DJ instructed the bridal party to come to the dance floor and join them for the bridal dance.
After that it was time to cut the cake. The two of them went over to the cake and cut a small piece out of the biggest tier. Cappie turned to Casey as he picked up his piece and gently started to bring it to her mouth.
"I love you Case," he said.
"I love you t---," Casey couldn't finish her words. Cappie had smashed his piece of cake all over her face and rubbed it in for good measure.
All of the guests laughed hysterically at the sight. Casey then realized she was still holding her piece of cake she was supposed to feed Cappie. She looked at him with an evil grin.
"Bring it," said Cappie returning the evil smile as Casey lunged towards him and smashed the piece all over his face.
The crowd once again laughed and cheered as the two of them leaned in for a romantic kiss full of cake. They seriously had icing all over the place but none of that mattered. They were having the time of their lives.
After they cleaned up and a few upbeat songs were played to get everyone to start dancing it was time for the bouquet and garter toss. Casey took her bouquet as all of the single girls crowded behind her playfully pushing each other out of the way to try and get the best spot. She tossed the bouquet into the air and when she turned around she saw her best friend Ashleigh holding it high in the air.
"YAY!" she ran over giving Ashleigh a huge hug.
"Maybe my hotness monster will sweep me off of my feet after all!" said Ashleigh as she let go of Casey.
The assistant DJ set a chair in the middle of the floor and instructed Casey to have a seat. She sat as she looked at Cappie. He had the face of a little kid about to go into a candy store. He rubbed his hands together as he kneeled down in front of her.
"No monkey business," said Casey softly with a smile.
"Me? Never!" Cappie replied with the most evil of grins.
He first put his hands up her dress rubbing her thighs to find she had two garters on. He looked up at her and smiled. She winked back at him.
"Nope, can't find it," he said pulling away. "I'm going to have to go in!"
Cappie then lifted Casey's dress up over his head. He kissed the inner part of her thighs softly. Casey did everything she could to keep the sexual euphoria of emotions she was having from showing on her face. Finally he grabbed the garter without the charms on it with his teeth and pulled it down and off her leg.
"Got it!" he said coming out from under her dress.
Casey stood up and pulled Cappie close to her.
"You're a naughty little boy," she whispered into his ear as she let go and walked past him.
Cappie just smiled. That was his intention.
The single boys gathered behind Cappie as he prepared to throw the garter to them. His first attempt to flick the garter off of his fingers failed. So he picked it up and threw it over his shoulder instead. There wasn't a fight for the garter among the boys like the girls with the bouquet. It landed right in front of Beaver who casually reached down to pick it up.
"Nice dude," said Cappie walking up to him and giving him a high five.
"I only did it to get a feel of Ashleigh's leg bro," Beaver said softly to him.
So Beaver got his wish and knelt down in front of Ashleigh who was now sitting in the chair. The DJ came over to them with the microphone.
"Now Cappie," he said. "You tell Beaver when to stop. But remember the further he goes the more action you're going to get tonight."
Cappie smirked as he looked over at Casey.
"Oh it's going all the way up," he shouted pumping his first in the air.
So sure enough Beaver was practically all the way up Ashleigh's dress before Cappie instructed him to stop. No one minded. It was all in fun.
After a couple more hours of drinking and dancing the night was starting to wear down. Cappie walked up behind Casey who was chatting with some relatives and wrapped his arms around her. He was a little drunk but nothing too crazy.
"I think," he whispered digging his head into her ear. "It's about time we make our grand exit and head up to our room upstairs."
"I'll drink to that!" Casey replied as she took one last drink of her champagne and walked with Cappie over to the DJ to let him know they were leaving.
The DJ announced their departure as all the guests once again stood and cheered. They made their way over to the elevator and got in to take it up to the 14th floor.
"This night was incredible but so exhausting," sighed Casey as she leaned against the wall of the elevator.
Cappie walked up to her and pinned her between him and the wall.
"Yes," he replied. "But it was all worth it."
They began to make out in the elevator until they heard the bing announcing that they arrived at their floor. Cappie took the room card out of his pocket as they walked to room 1410. He unlocked the door and was about to walk in when he turned to Casey.
"What was I thinking?" he said smiling. "We have to do this right."
He took Casey by surprise as he picked her up into his arms and carried her over the threshold and into the room. The door slammed behind them leaving the two of them in the room alone. The door actually opened one more time but it was just Cappie already in his boxers hanging the 'Do not disturb' sign. The two of them had never felt so connected to one another than that night. Making love was truly the icing on the top of an amazing night. They were now Mr. and Mrs., bonded together for the rest of their lives. It was truly something that Cappie sure didn't see so soon in his future. But he knew once Casey came back to him he was never going to let her go. She was his other half and it was only appropriate for them to be together that way forever. Oh and for anyone who was wondering: the garter never came off the entire night they made love AND he had her dress off in 5 minutes tops. Don't mess with a pro like Cappie.