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"Ang, why didn't you tell us you were dating Matt?" Tori asked as the group drove down the street to find a wedding chapel.
"Well, we really started talking at his New Years Eve party, and started oficially dating in March. It hasn't been that long, and we wanted to be sure of things before we said anything. Your not mad, are you?"
"No, I'm not mad. I think you and Matt make a cute couple...I just wish I would have known," she teased as Shannon stopped driving, and pulled into a parking lot.
Everyone piled out of the SUV, and as they were about to walk inside, Tori pulled Shannon back, so they could have a few moments alone.
"Shan, I just thought of something."
"What's wrong?" he asked with concern in his voice. Surely, she wasn't changing her mind.
"I was just thinking we don't have rings to exchange."
Shannon chuckled. "Some wedding chapels sell them, but if this one doesn't, then we can buy some when we get home."
"That's true. Ok. Let's go inside."
Shannon smiled, taking Tori's hand and they walked inside. When they entered the building, they were met with an Elvis impersonator.
"Welcome!" he said loudly. "I'm going to guess that you are the bride and groom."
"Yes," Shannon said confidently. "I'm Shannon and this is Tori, and we do want to get married."
"Ok, all I need from you is $50.00, mainly to pay for the service and marriage license."
Shannon pulled out his wallet, handing him a credit card. "By the way...does this chapel sell wedding rings?" He was embarrassed he didn't already have an engagement ring for Tori, but decided to propose before he bought one.
"We have some jewelry in that case over there."
Tori and Shannon walked over to the case to take a peek. "Shan, there are two platinum bands. Let's go ahead and get those."
"Alright, and when we get home, I will make sure to buy you the diamond you deserve to wear with that band."
"Ok," she whispered as the two shared one last kiss before walking into the main chapel. Their friends were already seated in the seats as Shannon and Tori stood before Elvis.
"Do you Shannon take Tori to be your wife?"
"I do," he said confidently.
"Tori, do you take Shannon to be your husband?"
"I do," she said.
"Well, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride," Elvis said as he wiggled his hips like only Elvis can.
Shannon and Tori laughed at Elvis first, and then he pull her into a soft, but passionate kiss. They continued kissing as they heard their friends clap for them, and eventually broke apart their lips.
"Congratulations!" exclaimed Beth.
"Its about time," Matt said wrapping his arms around both of his friends.
Everyone made their way back to their hotel and parted ways. When they got back to their hotel, Tori plopped on their bed and Shannon lied down next to her.
"Are you happy?"
"Very happy," she said as she tugged on his shirt for a kiss.
The next night was Shannon's first match in the event, and he couldn't have been more nervous. He was in the back locker room, lacing up his boots when he heard a knock on the door.
"Come in," he said. He expected it to be the director saying he had a few minutes to showtime.
"Hi husband," Tori said smiling as she and the rest of the group came in the locker room.
"Hi wife," he said wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "What are you guys doing back here?"
"We wanted to wish you luck before your match," Beth said as she watched Tori and Shannon start kissing. "Although that isn't how we are going to wish you luck," she said as everyone laughed.
"Thanks guys, especially for being here tonight."
"No problem," Shane said. "We know that you would do it for any of us."
Shannon nodded in agreement as a crew member came in the room to tell him he had five minutes. "Alright guys, I guess that's my cue."
Everyone made their way out of the locker room, wishing the best, but Tori stayed behind. "Shan, good luck out there tonight, and please be careful!"
"I will. I'll see you after the match, ok?"
Tori nodded in agreement and went to take her seat next to the rest of her friends.
"How's Shannon feeling?" Angela asked.
"I think he's pretty nervous. I made sure to give him a kiss for good luck," Tori said as she heard Shannon's music start.
"From Whispering Pines, NC, Shannon Moore!" the announcer boomed into the microphone. He was jumping up and down, smiling from ear to ear as he made his way to the ring. He started slapping hands with the fans, and acknowledged his friends and Tori in the front row.
His oppenent, a Nevada native, came next and the match soon started. Punches were thrown and when Shannon tried to grab the guy's wrist, he reversed the role and threw Shannon out of the ring.
"Matt, is he ok?" Tori asked with a sense of worry in her voice.
"I'm sure he is. He is probably selling."
Tori looked at her friend with confusement. "What's selling?"
"He's making the audience believe he's hurt, but he really isn't."
Shannon made back into the ring before the ten count was up, and the match continued, as Shannon was named the ultimate winner. His smile got bigger as his hand was raised, and later on, met Tori in their hotel room.
"Tori, are you in here?" he asked as he walked in the door.
"Yes, I'm right here," she said as she came out of the bathroom and wrapped him in a hug. "I'm so proud of you, baby!"
"Thank you," he said as he placed a kiss on her nose. "I had a blast out there tonight and it was awesome having all of you guys out there with me."
"I wouldn't have missed it, and I'll tell you that the baby was very active during your match. I think if he could have, he would have kicked right out of my belly," Tori said laughing.
"Maybe he will carry on the family tradition..."
"Maybe," Tori whispered as the newlyweds kissed once again.
