Chapter 13

It was a cold autumn day when Calleigh and Julia were to be wed to wed to each other. They had both spent the night apart for the first time in ages as couple that were married were supposed to do. Julia had spent the night at her place and Calleigh at Natalia's as she didn't want to be alone. In fact she couldn't even sleep that night as she missed Julia so much. She however did manage to not call her that night. Instead she was tossing, turning and crying for her missing lover.

When morning arrived Natalia knocked on the door to wake her so they could get ready to get to the church in time. As there was no answer from inside, she slowly entered only to find Calleigh sleeping peacefully halfway on and halfway off the guest bed.

Natalia smiled as she from the way her friend was laying got that it had been a very rough night for her. She slowly walked over and very gently poked her saying, "Calleigh, time to wake up or we'll be late."

"Is it morning already," the blonde said with a groan, slowly opening her eyes.

"I am afraid it is," said Natalia with a little smile.

Calleigh sat up with a heavy sigh saying, "I have to go home to get the dress."

"Why didn't you bring that here last night, you will never make it with rush hour traffic," said Natalia shocked.

"Don't worry, I will, can't let my bride stand waiting at the alter now can I?" said Calleigh.

"Calleigh, you will never get there in time and I mean that in the nicest way," said Natalia.

"Well then I better hurry," said Calleigh, throwing her clothes back on before running out the door while Natalia shook her head.

She was just about to get to the bathroom when she heard Ryan say, "You think she will get there in time?"

"I hope so or else I will be the one explaining to Julia why she is not there," said Natalia with a sigh.

"And good luck with that," said Ryan with a chuckle, as he slipped into the bathroom while Natalia yelled, "Hey, I was going in there, I need to shower before getting ready."

Calleigh was like a dozen of brides before her flipping. She was in one of the rooms in the church all dressed up for the occasion. Her dress was a mix between white and emerald green, the top of it was mainly white, broad straps, but a pattern of green running down to the skirt which looked like it was emerald draped around the white. She was wearing the necklace and earrings she had gotten from Julia in Greece and a matching bracelet she had gotten later on.

Her hair was in a ponytail, but went in waves out from the green bow.

And now she was standing there tripping up and down, nervously biting her bottom lip. Was she doing the right thing or would she regret this later? She wasn't sure; she only knew she loved Julia with all her heart even in her down periods as Julia did with her when she was low.

She heard a knock on the door and said, "Come in."

Natalia entered, took one look at her and said, "Wow Calleigh, you look amazing."

"Why thank you, you don't look half bad yourself, so is Ryan wearing a tux?" Calleigh asked, finding that hard to picture.

"Only because it was the dress code, he really hates it. Horatio on the other hand look amazing in his," Natalia answered with a giggle.

"And my Julia?" Calleigh asked as she had no idea what she planned to wear.

"I honestly don't know as I haven't seen her, we were a little late," Natalia admitted, blushing just a little.

"I see," said Calleigh, rolling her emerald eyes.

"Well we better get in there, if you are ready that is," Natalia said, nodding towards the aisle.

Calleigh took one last look in the mirror before answering, "I am, is dad out there?"

"He is ready to lead you up the aisle," Natalia nodded.

Calleigh sighed as she followed her, still biting her lower lip. Natalia smiled at her and in a soft tone said, "Don't worry, you'll be fine."

Natalia was right because when Calleigh looked up to see Julia waiting by the end of the aisle it was like all her fears melted away. Her outfit was even matching Calleigh's as she was wearing an outfit with emerald green shirt and pants and a white jacket.

Calleigh smiled as she slowly walked up to her and exchanging a few sweet nothings before the priest went on with the vows. As Julia threaded the golden ring on her finger a rush of joy and excitement went through Calleigh's body. She mostly wanted to show her affection for her wife right then and there, but it wasn't the right place. There would however be plenty of time for that later the same night after the wedding wales and the cake.

The newlyweds didn't fall asleep before the dun peaked in through the window at 5 am, by then they were tightly wrapped up in each other, still naked under the sheets. Both happy and very much satisfied.

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