"You look amazing!" Fuzzy exclaimed as she stood next to Kris, both looking into the mirror in front of them. Fuzzy picked and poked at the outfit Kris was currently wearing, fixing it so that the flowed down her body like an elaborate waterfall of fabric and jewels.
"Wow." Kris replied, twirling around to get a better look in the mirror. In a million years, she never would have expected to look quite like this. Fuzzy had helped her get ready for the day, and she almost didn't recognize herself. She looked elegant, regal even. Butterflies fluttered around in her stomach, creating a whirlwind of excitement inside of her. It had been only a few weeks since they had taken back the Sirius, and the whole crew was buzzing with exhilaration just above.
"You're a knockout all right! See, I told ya that I could make you look like a show-stopper!" Fuzzy stated matter-of-factly, adding the last touches to Kris's hair.
Kris let out a small laugh. "Well you certainly did a good job of that!."
"Of course I did! And besides, you deserve to look like this today!"
A knock came from the door behind them, and Captain Morgan stepped inside quickly. Kris turned to face him, an unexpected smile plastered to her face that she didn't think she would ever be able to remove. It was the most important day of her life, and eagerness bubbled from her in clouds. Morgan beamed down at her, placing his hands on his shoulders.
"Kris, you look absolutely stunning…"
"Doesn't she?" Fuzzy chimed in, clapping her hands together excitedly.
Kris blushed. "Thank you…"
"You ready for this?"
Kris nodded nervously, butterflies tickling her core. "Yes, just a little nervous I suppose."
Morgan chuckled. "Don't be. You'll knock Nathan dead with how beautiful you look. He's truly a lucky man."
Fuzzy rushed forward and fluffed Kris's hair up for her one more time before giving her two thumbs up, and grabbed an arrangement of flowers. "You'll do just fine! Good luck!"
Kris, without giving it much thought, grabbed Fuzzy and wrapped her up in a quick hug. Pulling back to see the rather surprised look on the smaller woman's face. "Thank you Fuzzy for all of your help. I honestly don't know what I would've done today without a friend like you."
Fuzzy blushed and nudged Kris in the side. "Oh man don't go trying to get me all teary-eyed! I always cry at stuff like this!" Fuzzy gave her another smile and a quick pat on the shoulder before turning and exiting the small room. Music began playing upon her exit, and Kris let out an anxious sigh.
"Thank you again for doing this for me." Kris said as Morgan held out his arm for her, letting her loop her arm around his.
"Don't even mention it! I'm honored you asked me." He answered, giving her arm a gentle squeeze, leading her towards the exit. She walked slowly alongside him, nerves eating at her.
It was an amazing thing really. Of all the things she had gone through in her entire life, of all the dangerous situations she'd been in, this was the thing that scared her more than anything else. But in a good way. That kind of scared that lets you know that you're about to embark on your biggest adventure yet, and you just can't wait for it to begin. It was something she wanted now more than anything. She and Morgan walked up the stairs to the deck, light pouring down onto them as the soft music played, the rest of the crew turning to see the two. Warm smiles greeted her, and she felt herself relax, realizing that she was amongst her friends. No. Her family. These guys were her family now.
Then her eyes met Nathan's, standing down the aisle, waiting for her. The rest of the world fell away in that moment. It was just her and Nathan there. One soul lingering in two bodies, a love that rendered her near breathless with its power and force. He looked incredibly handsome in his suit, but it wasn't just that. It was his presence, joy and love radiating from him like the waves of the ocean just below them. His eyes widened upon seeing her, looking pleasantly surprised at seeing her in her wedding dress. Kris had never felt more radiant in her life, seeing his greedy eyes sweeping over her body, taking in the sight of her in the curve-hugging dress. She silently thanked Fuzzy for talking her into buying the figure-flattering dress, loving the way Nathan's eyes devoured her.
Morgan handed her off to him, placing a gentle kiss on her hand before putting her hand in Nathan's. Nathan squeezed her hand in his, looking as if he wanted to say something to her, but finding himself unable to speak. Tears stung his eyes, shining in the bright afternoon light down at her. She simply squeezed his hand back. She knew exactly what he wanted to say, because she felt the same way herself. Unable to describe in words just exactly how happy she was. It was something she would remember for the rest of her life. Something that deserved a whole new word. No. Something that deserved a whole new vocabulary of words just to even come close to how amazing she felt.
Christopher stood between the two, smiling as he began the ceremony. But though he spoke right next to her, she barely heard a word of what he said. It was Nathan who had her undivided attention. Smiling down at her with such love and adoration in his eyes that Kris felt a tear trickle down the side of her cheek. There wasn't a doubt in her mind that she would always be the happiest woman alive when she was with this man. This man who made her hopes and dreams come true with just a mere smile, and that knowing twinkle in his eyes.
Then she spoke the most essential words she'd ever say, words she said not only with her heart, but all of her soul. "I do."