Day 26: Wedding/Gazing Into Each Other Eyes (Part 2!)
Sherlock took a deep breath, he needed to calm down A cigarette is what he really needed, but John would kill him if he found out. Sherlock laid back on the hotel bed, closed his eyes, and contemplated the idea of attempting to sleep. Who was he kidding? He couldn't even sleep on a normal day, he definitely wouldn't be getting sleep tonight.
John laid in his bed, in his cotton shirt and plaid pj bottoms, staring at the ceiling and thinking. So much had changed in the past few years. It seemed like yesterday he was just meeting Sherlock at barts, and now they were getting married. John smirked remembering when Sherlock had proposed. Sherlock wasn't much for grand romantic gestures and John was fine with that, him not being a much of a romantic himself.
Sherlock and John had been out on a walk at the park, something John could occasionally convince him into with enough nagging, yet he had complied easily that day. As they were walking over a bridge Sherlock had stopped and turned towards John. John saw a flicker of nervousness dash across his eyes, that seemed to disappear instantly, because of course, he was Sherlock Holmes, and he was in control of his emotions, and was as confident as ever. He reached in his pocket and pulled out a small square black box. He opened the box revealing a plain silver band. He looked up at John the question lingering in his eyes did not need saying.
John of course wanted nothing more in life that too marry that brilliant, amazing, mental, man. But at the same time, was a bit suspicious. "I didn't take you for being the marrying type." he had said. Sherlock smirked and replied "Don't be ridiculous John, it would only be logical. We already share finances and live together, so this was obviously the next step. Keep up will you? Anyways you like things like this, sentiment, I thought you would appreciate the gesture" John laughed "Alright alright, of course i'll marry you Sherlock" Sherlock put the ring on John, and then kissed John, which was even more of a shock, seeing as Sherlock wasn't too big on public affection.
John woke up at 6 a.m. well more like got out of bed at 6 he had barely slept John always had trouble sleeping tonight for big events. Sarah came over at 7 to escort him to the chapel and to make sure he looked perfect Molly had gone to Sherlocks hotel around 6 in Sherlock was already showered dressed and ready. " Well you're up early!" she smiled. " I never went to bed." " You mean you stayed up the whole night doing what?" she questioned. " Obviously" Sherlock mumbled fixing his bow tie in the mirror " I thought Molly thats what I did, I worried and imagined and figured out every little thing that can go wrong today." " Nothing is going to go wrong Sherlock trust me. Come on let's get you there for John don't want to risk in seeing you"
Sherlock and Molly arrived 20 minutes before John and Sarah. the boys were straightening out their suits and making sure everything's in place as the guests arrived. in a traditional wedding the girl walks down the aisle and her father gives her away. Sherlock and John first of all not being overly fond of the families decided they would just walk down the aisle together. the girls both received word that it was showtime and ushered the boys to the end of the aisle. John grinned his smile stretching ear to ear as he saw Sherlock come up beside him dressed in his tux.
Sherlock returned the smile grabbing Johns hand. music started playing as they both walked down the aisle. everyone was there, , Harry, Lestrade, Clara, Stamford. countless other friends family acquaintances even, ugh, Anderson had shown up. As the ceremony was reaching the end, Sherlock grabbed both of John's hands. As soon as they looked into each other eyes all of Sherlock's fear and anxiety melted recited vows and slid rings onto each others fingers. "You may now kiss the groom" the priest said.
John smiled brightly as Sherlock cupped his face with his hand and kissed him deeply, pulling away and resting their forehead together for a moment. "I love you so much John Watson" Sherlock spoke barely above a whisper. "I love you too" John grinned in reply. Everyone stood up clapping and cheering. Sherlock was awestruck. This amazing handsome, loyal perfect man was now his husband. Sherlock didn't know what he did to deserve it. He didn't deserve it. John grabbed his hand and whispered "You do Sherlock, you do."
At the reception, everyone watched as John took Sherlock hand and led him out to the dance floor. John buried his face in Sherlock's shoulder as A Thousand Years by Christina Perri played. They danced all night, talked with friends, ate cake, and both men were the happiest they had ever been in awhile.
A/N: Wow I planned to have this up hours ago, but I had a really long day and fell asleep and yeah I just woke up. But anyways! Thank you guys so much for reading! This was really fun to write (Ahh and first I love you in the stories i've written!) I'm still shocked at how many of you guys read this! It's amazing! Thank you so much!