I Promise Chapter 7: Dances & Speeches, an austin & ally fanfic

The best chapter is going to be the very last one I think, which will come shortly after this one. Enjoy loves! xo

Cocktail Hour starts and the guest have already started celebrating the marriage of the newly married Mr. and Mrs. Austin Moon. The bar is stocked with top shelf alcohol. The room for cocktail hour is spacious, is encased all by glass windows with a gorgeous view of the beach for their guests. This glass room has the capacity for 200 people so Austin and Ally's guests are comfortable and not crowded. The food during cocktail hour looks and tastes incredible. They have a pasta area, meat area, mini cheeseburgers, calamari, shrimp, you name it they probably have it. In the room there are white and coral flowers adorning the guests tables for tiny centerpieces along with the tea light candles. The cocktail hour lasts for just that an hour. Austin and Ally along with their bridal party and their dates have chosen to have their own separate room for cocktail hour. Austin and Ally sit in their separate bridal suite, enjoying their signature cocktail, while in the cocktail hour room they just talk about their wedding day, and how they can't believe how fast the day is going and that the best part is that they're married now. They officially belong to each other, the signed their marriage license which is essentially a marriage contract saying that they're together forever. Now, most couples like to spend time with their guests during cocktail hour and socialize but not Austin and Ally, the entire day has just been so overwhelming for them and they just need this time to relax and decompress, besides they have another four or five hours to spend with them. Austin pulls Ally into another attached smaller room, away from the bridal party to just be with her for a few minutes. So, Austin understandably wants "Auslly time" without all the craziness and to spend time with his wife before seemingly a million different people pull them in all sorts of different directions.

Once Austin and Ally are in the adjoining room Austin can't wait another second and he kisses Ally with one that is filled with just pure love. As much as her wants her in every way possible right now, there isn't lust in his eyes at this moment but just love. He knows that now that they are married that it will just bring them together closer as a couple.

Austin whispers into Ally's ear sending shivers down her spine,

"Stardoll, you really are my everything. I am so happy that you're my wife and I promise to love you for the rest of my life."

Ally does her cute little giggle that Austin loves and looks into Austin's eyes with genuine tears filling her eyes,

"Superstar, I feel the same way and I promise that it will always and only be you that I love."

Knock. knock. knock. knock. knock.

Austin and Ally don't hear it though. Ally kisses Austin once more when they are interrupted by Kate, Dez, Trish and Will. The bridal party had been knocking on the door for two minutes already while Austin and Ally are in their own little world.

...

Will awkwardly speaks,

"Eh hem! Sorry to interrupt guys but your reception is going to start in less than fifteen minutes."

"Yeah, we've been knocking on the door. for a few minutes now." Dez waves a hand in between Austin and Ally who are just staring at each other,

"They're doing it again!" Trish just laughs because she remembers when Austin and Ally were almost about to get back together and they were doing this just like it was yesterday.

Kate comes into the conversation defending Austin and Ally,

"Oh you guys, leave the newly married couple alone they're just young and in love I think it's sweet."

Trish interjects and shows the sense of urgency for Ally to go to the powder room and freshen up a bit before the reception,

"Yeah, Ally. Kate and I should probably take you to the restroom if you need to use it. Austin, you should do the same, Will and Dez will keep you company while Kate and I bond some more with Ally. "

Austin pouts, "But Trish, I don't want to be separated from my wife for even a minute today!"

Austin whines, but Trish surprisingly thinks it's sickeningly sweet and decides to humor Austin, "Don't worry Romeo! You'll have your Juliet back soon, we promise. Right Kate?"

"Right!" Kate smiles and nods to assure Austin it is the truth. Kate looks to Dez to comfort Austin.

Dez touches Austin's shoulder, "Yeah man. What's a couple of minutes away from the love of your life going to hurt? It'll be okay. Hey, if we get finished in the restroom quickly. We can take a shot with Will before the girls come out. How does that sound?"

Austin perks up, "Alright, but it'll be my choice of shot."

Will curiously asks what. Austin responds, "Fireball!"

Will is stoked and now wants to hurry them up, "Awesome man, but I heard that shit burns going down your throat."

Austin looks to Dez to see if his choice of shot is acceptable.

"Fireball it is. Hey, you didn't just choose this shot because I'm a red head right and the shot's red right?"

Austin chuckles because other than the shot being awesome, the fact that it is is red reminds him of Dez and what better way to honor his Best Man with a shot.

"Actually man, that's exactly why I chose it." Austin says genuinely. Dez opens his arms for a bro hug, and Austin pulls Will into the hug as well.

"I know I don't say this very often, but I love you guys. Thanks for being amazing bros." Dez and Will just smile at Austin and nod gesturing without words that they feel the exact same way.

Just as Austin finishes his sentence, Dez heads over to the bar and gets six shots. They decided that they're going to wait for the girls to come out of the restroom. So Dez only has to hold the tray of shots for another minute. Ally, Kate and Trish walk towards the guys,

"Oh hey guys! What do we have here? Oooo are those Fireball shots?" Ally says glowing and looking at her husband.

"Shots?!" Kate and Trish scream in unison. Ally thinks to herself, Man, they do that a lot. It's so cute though. Ally, Kate and Trish's smiles all widen even more than they thought was physically possible.

Dez winks at Ally, "Yes Mrs. Moon, your husband decided that he wanted to do a fireball shot. It was originally just going to be the three guys, but we decided that we wanted to wait for you guys."

Dez passes out the shots, the six of them clink their glasses together, Trish and Dez quote one of their favorite Halestorm songs,

"Here's to us. Here's to love. All the times that we've fucked up. Here's to you. Fill the glass. Cuz the last few days have kicked my ass. Oh Let's give 'em hell. Wish everybody well. Here's to us. Here's to us."

The shots have been taken like champs and start to warm the friends bodies. They soon realize that they need to line up for the bridal party introductions and their introduction as Mr. and Mrs. Moon. The first to walk into the reception are Kate and Will come into Pink's "Raise Your Glass" booty bump each other onto the dance floor, next come Dez & Trish they shimmy in next to each other and then once they're close to the dance floor Dez picks Trish up and she throws her hands up and pretends to raise a glass in the air. Finally the D.J. announces and asks all of the guests to stand, when opening the doors they see how incredible the blue up-lighting looks, Austin and Ally come into Christina Aguilera's "Feel This Moment". Austin doing his hot signature dance moves, Ally doing some version of the Ally along with the hot dance moves she learned back when the competed and won that Glee competition.

"Let's give it up for the best couple we know. The new Mr. and Mrs. Austin Moon!"

The crowd roars and everyone is chanting Auslly very loudly I might add. Austin and Ally get into the center of the dance floor and walk underneath Kate, Will, Trish and Dez's arms holding up their arms as a bridge. The DJ cuts "Feel This Moment" short and asks the bridal party to clear the dance floor.

The D.J. says, " It's now time for the bride and groom's first dance as husband and wife. Austin, will you please bring your wife to the center of the dance floor."

Austin pulls Ally to the center of the dance floor where there's a gabo in the ground displaying a heart with their names in it, that says Austin & Ally 7.27. 13. The DJ starts to play Austin and Ally's Wedding song in the background,

When visions around you

Bring tears to your eyes

And all that surround you

Are secrets and lies

I'll be your strength

I'll give you hope

Keeping your faith when it's gone

The one you should call

Is standing here all alone

Austin continues to slow dance with Ally while he kisses her gently on the forehead. Ally pulls away from his kissing her forehead to look up and smile at her husband, as he holds her so closely and as the song suggests protecting her from anything in this world or anyone that could ever possibly hurt her.

And I will take

You in my arms

And hold you right where you belong

Till the day my life is through

This I promise you

Austin looks into Ally's eyes as he starts to sing the next verse to her and only this verse.

I've loved you forever

In lifetimes before

And I promise you never

Will you hurt anymore

I give you my word

I give you my heart (give you my heart)

This is a battle we've won

And with this vow

Forever has now begun

Once Austin finishes the previous verse he can see Ally's eyes sparkling. My Wife. The lyrics fit Austin and Ally so well, in fact, that they've literally loved each other forever, perhaps even before in another lifetime. Austin and Ally are soulmates, so truthfully that wouldn't be even remotely surprising. When they exchanged their wedding vows they gave each other their word and their heart. Now that they're married forever and for eternity after that has just begun. Auslly's future is bright, while life may throw unexpected things in their way, nothing will ever break them apart.

And I will take

You in my arms

And hold you right where you belong

Till the day my life is through

This I promise you

Just close your eyes

Each loving day (each loving day)

I know this feeling won't go away (no )

Till the day my life is through

This I promise you

Ooh I promise you

Over and over I fall (over and over I fall)

When I hear you call

Without you in my life baby

I just wouldn't be living at all

Since Austin chose this as their wedding song, over and over he falls when he hears Ally's voice showing that he falls even more in love with her every single day. Without Ally in his life, he wouldn't feel like he's completely alive and would only be a shell of his former self. Austin and Ally complete each other.

And I will take (I will take you in my arms)

You in my arms

And hold you right where you belong (right where you belong)

Till the day my life is through

This I promise you baby

And I will take

You in my arms

And hold you right where you belong

Till the day my life is through

This I promise you

Just close your eyes

Each loving day (each loving day)

I know this feeling won't go away (no )

Every word I say is true

This I promise you

Every word I say is true

This I promise you

Ooh, I promise you

Just close your eyes each loving day (each loving day)

And know this feeling won't go away (no)

Every word I say is true

This I promise you

Evey word I say is true

This I promise you

Ooh, I promise you

When Austin takes Ally into his arms she knows that as long as she has Austin that she will be safe in every sense of the word. He promises the he will love her forever and she will do the same. Once the song comes to an end, Austin twirls Ally one last time and spins her back into him sharing one more sweet kiss during their wedding song.

Austin brings Ally to Lester, gives Lester Ally's hand. Ally dances to Heartland's "I Loved Her First" with Lester.

Look at the two of you dancing that way
Lost in the moment and each other's face
So much in love, you're alone in this place
Like there's nobody else in the world

Lester looks at his daughter and just can't believe how true the lyrics are. He was just watching Ally and Austin dance to their wedding song, lost in their own little world filled with bliss.

I was enough for her not long ago
I was her number one, she told me so
And she still means the world to me, just so you know
So be careful when you hold my girl

Time changes everything, life must go on
And I'm not gonna stand in your way

Austin stands at the corner of the dance floor watching his wife dance with her father. There's over 150 other people in this room and his eyes are only on Ally, She looks so perfect.

But I loved her first, I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep

And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But it's still hard to give her away
I loved her first

Lester's getting emotional and he can sense that Ally is too. He doesn't want her to cry and ruin her makeup just yet. So he tells her a few jokes and she just looks at her daddy and smiles grateful that he always knows just what to say and how to make her feel better. Ally looks to Lester and says,

"Daddy, I love you. I know that you loved me first, and I also know that you know that Austin loves me just as much too."

Lester just nods in confirmation and smiles at her.

How could that beautiful woman with you
Be the same freckle face kid that I knew
The one that I read all those fairy tales to
And tucked into bed all those nights

And I knew the first time I saw you with her
It was only a matter of time

It's true, the very first time that Lester saw Austin he just knew. He knew that Austin was going to be an important part of Ally's life, if he didn't like Austin initially it's just because he didn't want his baby girl's heart to be ever broken, but over the years Austin's proved himself over and over again, Lester grew to love him as if he was his own son.

I loved her first, I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep

And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But it's still hard to give her away
I loved her first

From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep

Someday you might know what I'm going through
When a miracle smiles up at you
I loved her first

As the song comes to a close, the last verse plays Lester looks at Austin. He knows that someday Austin and Ally are going to make him a grandpa and if they do have a girl...Austin will one day know exactly what it feels like when his daughter grows up and gets married.

Austin then escorts Mimi onto the dance floor to dance to their Mother/Son song Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings"

Oh, oh, it must have been cold there in my shadow
To never have sunlight on your face
You were content to let me shine, that's your way
You always walked a step behind

So I was the one with all the glory
While you were the one with all the strength
A beautiful face without a name, for so long
A beautiful smile to hide the pain

Mimi whispers to Austin, "Austin honey. Baby, I just want you know how happy your father and I are for you and Ally. We always knew that it was going to be you two together in the end. We've only heard you play Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now constantly ever since you two shared your first kiss. We know just how special that song is to the both of you and we promise to always support you no matter what."

Mimi finishes her speech to Austin and looks up to him, he can seem genuine happy tears streaming down his mother's face, "Mom, don't cry." He wipes her tears away, "We love you and just want to thank you and dad for everything, but mostly for always believing in us,individually or as a couple. You guys are our rocks, and we love you. "

Did you ever know that you're my hero?
And everything I would like to be
I can fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings

It might have appeared to go unnoticed
But I've got it all here in my heart
I want you to know, I know the truth, 'cause I know you
I would be nothing without you

The joy that Austin has brought Mimi and Mike is only something that parents could truly understand. They may have married each other, but there life became even fuller the moment their handsome baby boy Austin was born. As Ally watches Austin dance with Mimi she look at them in awe and starts to cry because it's truly an incredible sight to see.

Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everything I wish I could be
I could fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings

Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
You're everything, everything I wish I could be
Oh and I, I can fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings
'Cause you are the wind beneath my wings
Oh wind beneath my wings, you, you, you
You are the wind beneath my wings

Fly, fly, fly away
You let me fly so high, oh you, you, you
The wind beneath my wings
Oh you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings

Fly, fly, fly high against the sky
So high I almost touch the sky
Thank you, thank you
Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings

Shortly after the songs finish, the Best Man and Maid Of Honor Speeches are coming up. There will be a speech given by Dez, and another given by Trish.

Dez goes to stand near Austin and Ally's sweetheart table, in between the two of them, as he starts his speech,

"Hey everyone, I'm Austin's Best Man Dez. Austin has been my best friend since we were kids. How many guys can genuinely say that they're still friends with a guy for well over ten years now. Austin has always been an amazing guy. I remember when we were younger he didn't judge me for being a little weird and nowadays what people call eccentric. Austin is the best man a friend, kangaroo or turtle could have.

The guests laugh, because Dez is just cute, but they know what he means, he continues,

"We've always been there for each other. I always gave him my pants for no reason, well except that one time where Austin was attacked by a beach umbrella and lost them, I didn't want him to be embarrassed so I gave him mine. For the longest time it was always just Austin and I, but we both knew that one day we wouldn't be only interested in hanging out with each other and that we would get our own girlfriends. With that being said, I'll never forget the day that Austin and I were goofing around in Sonic Boom when this cute brunette [points to Ally] comes up to us and catches Austin's eye. Yes, I know that we were fifteen when they met, but man did Austin's eyes light up when he saw Ally for the very first time and when she inquires if he saw the Please do not play the drums sign that's when I noticed Romeo over here was in a trance. Yes folks I have this all recorded on my phone.

The guests continue to laugh and coo at how sweet Dez sounds,

"So Austin's world becomes much better when Ally walks into his life. And to think Auslly all started with Austin accidentally stealing one of Ally's songs. Wow, these two were meant for each other. They became partners, for a while he was the singer, she was the writer and they made beautiful music together. Eventually, Ally overcame her stage fright and Austin was with her every step of the way. Now, even when there were others in between Austin and Ally, I've always been TEAM Ally, I even remember making 500 shirts like that. [Ally looks up at Dez and she and Austin chuckle remembering it all] I'm very perceptive when it comes to people's emotions, and I could tell that in the brief amount of time Austin and Ally weren't actually a couple that they loved each other, when Austin realizes his feelings for Ally, I remember saying, "Oh I think it's more than that buddy, I think you're in love with her." Now Austin neither confirmed nor denied it and while he may not have been ready to acknowledge it then, I knew it was the absolute truth. Austin and Ally make each other better and are an amazing couple, they have the kind of love most people only dream of. Ally you're the most beautiful bride, and we've grown extremely close over the years, I'm lucky to be your Best Freckled Friend. It's extremely obvious that everyone here can see how you light up Austin's life. He smiles the minute you walk into the room, whenever your name is mentioned, when he's talking about you he gets this glow on his face and let's not forget to mention that he has a special smile that's only for you. When he looks at you everyone, even those who are blind can see the love between you two. Your positive attitude is infectious and you both truly are a perfect match and honestly you're both better together. Ally, thank you for making my best friend the happiest man in the world by becoming his wife. Your love is like that of an albino panda, rare and special. I love you both! Everyone please raise your glass and toast to my best friends, Austin and Ally! Congratulations!"

Once Dez finishes his speech he raises to toast Austin and Ally, gives them a hug. Austin is tearing, but won't shed a tear just yet. Trish comes over to toast once Dez concludes his speech and she can only hope that her speech is as good as her fiancé's since his speech just knocked it out of the park. Trish stands to the right of Ally so she can look at both her and Austin. She begins her speech trying not to get all choked up, but it doesn't last very long,

"Good evening everyone, for those of you who don't know me I'm Ally's best friend since Kindergarten and Maid of Honor Trish. I just want to thank you all for coming out and celebrating Austin and Ally's marriage today. Ally is the best person I know, I truly admire her. I admire the way that she loves love. I admire her strength, determination and willingness to help others. Ally is truly a beautiful individual inside and out. Please forgive me as I'm not as eloquent a speaker as my fiancé Dez is, so my speech is likely to be short but also meaningful. Ally is the best friend that I could have ever asked for. She is always there for me when I need her, and I am always there for her when she needs me. I don't care if it's three a.m. if Ally's upset she knows that she can call me and I will wake up and talk to her until she's calm enough to go back to sleep. My friendship with Ally is more like a sister, because honestly that's just how much we love and respect each other. Ally is the sister that I've always wanted, we may not be sisters by birth but we are definitely sisters by heart. [Ally starts to cry, also at this point Penny and Mimi are sobbing on each others shoulders as to how sweet this speech is as well.] The bond I have with Ally is as close as two best friends can possibly get, for that I'm thankful. I'm thankful to have known Ally pretty much my entire life and growing up I knew that we'd become interested in boys and that's where this cutie, [Austin blushes] Austin over here comes in. Now, I may not have been there when Austin and Ally initially met and remember Ally telling me a story about how a boy was playing the drums with corn dogs in Sonic Boom and could I actually believe it. Like Dez, I noticed when Ally mentioned said blonde boy, Austin her eyes lit up. I had never seen my best friends eyes light up like that before and it was just awesome. I was hoping that they would hit it off, and honestly I knew based on the way that these two interacted that they were going to be endgame no matter what. It looks like I was right because our Auslly over here right now is married. [The guests chant Auslly for a few seconds and Trish continues] Austin, you're amazing in so many ways and I'm lucky to have you as one of my best friends. Thank you for enriching Ally's life with your outgoing attitude and happy-go-lucky attitude. I'm really truly genuinely happy for you guys and I know that you'll be together forever and as your favorite song goes, Nothing's Gonna Stop you guys ever. Together your names only make sense in this crazy thing we called life. Austin and Ally is how it should and will always be. Everyone please raise your glasses and toast to my beautiful best friend and her handsome husband Austin. Congratulations, may your life be filled with love, happiness and laughter. I love you."

The rest of the reception goes smoothly. Austin and Ally go cut their wedding cake while Queen's song "You're My Best Friend" plays in the background.

I've been with you such a long time
You're my sunshine and I want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really love you
Oh you're my best friend

Their wedding cake is four tiers high, a rounded cake, with chocolate mousse filling in the center. Austin and Ally pick up their cake cutting knife while Max snaps more professional wedding pictures of them cutting into their cake. The maitre'd takes the knife away from the couple and slices a piece and puts it on a plate for Austin and Ally. Ally decides that she's going to go first, as Austin hears the DJ suggest that Ally plays nice, since Austin is going next. Ally takes her fork, cuts a piece of cake to feed Austin. She plays nice at first, and then surprises him by putting icing on his nose. Austin looks at her and says,

"Now Stardoll.. Didn't the DJ tell you to play nice? You're going to regret that."

Ally pulls Austin close enough to her to whisper, "Well Superstar, just remember who holds the power in whether you get laid tonight or not." Ally winks at Austin hoping that it will deter him from whatever it is she has coming to her. Austin cuts a piece of cake and as Ally opens her mouth her smashes it in her mouth and gets icing on her cheek. He rubs his face on hers so that the icing is also smeared on his cheek as well,

"Well Mr. Moon it looks like you didn't heed my advice. You decided to be a bad bad boy, will be punished later on tonight." Ally says as she starts to clean the icing off of Austin's face.

Austin huskily says to Ally so only they can hear, "Now now Mrs. Moon you know that you love me, and I'm looking forward to our wedding night."

The two both kiss in front of their wedding cake lust now filling their eyes, luckily they won't have to be engaged with their wedding guests too much longer as the reception will be ending in a few short hours.

Austin looks at Ally,

Seriously, I just want to make love to my wife. Is this reception over yet?