A/N: Just a short chapter to finish up the story. It's the second last one. The last chapter before the sequal will be what happened to get Sebastian to confess, and how the others were found and caught. Thank you so much to everyone who has stuck with me through this, and I hope you look forward to the final chapter which will be posted shortly, and then more infomation about the sequal, which is yet to be named... JusticeIsn'tEasy0083. D.
Chapter Nineteen: The One with Finchel's Wedding
The gardens were blossoming with flowers... white, red, yellow, the colours were stand out against the white, black and light blue that was the wedding party. Kurt and Blaine managed to get inside without too much hassle. The press had been following them around non-stop since their engagement two months ago, which Blaine just had to announce whilst he was on tour, and a guest on a local talk show... Kurt had just smiled, and laughed when Blaine had called him during the interview, and they hadn't had a moments rest since. Kurt's new line was due to come out, and Blaine's new album was blowing up the charts, so their engagement on top of all that news was making the paparazzi crazy... Santana and Brittany were moving into their new apartment in LA, and Kurt and Blaine would be heading down there for the Troubletones Party that Sam was throwing. Surprisingly, Sam had married Mercedes last year, and Kurt not only had to deal with Rachel, but now has to deal with Mercedes... they weren't friends, Mercedes had gone off and done her own thing, but Sam had made the choice to marry his love, and Kurt was happy for him... honestly, he was. Blaine had promised that things would get easier for them, and they had been. Puck and Quinn had married one another, and Santana and Britt were happily dating. He couldn't believe it when the two women came out and told them after their graduation. Kurt already knew, but hearing them say it, and seeing the happiness in Santana's eyes, made it real for all of them. The seats were set out so that each person would be sitting beside someone they either know, or don't. Unfortunately, Blaine had been seated near Rachel's college friends, much to the annoyance of Kurt, and obviously Blaine, who cringed and smiled as Kurt went off to join the wedding party. He is Finn's best man, and even though he hates the bride, he's still going to support his step-brother... Rachel might make that impossible, but Kurt's had two years, he should be over all the highschool drama by now...
Finn pulled Kurt into a hug when the man stepped into the room, sighing and thanking the high heavens that Kurt had made it. There was a little bit of silence, which led to Finn pacing, and Puck (who had since become good friends with Finn) was talking quietly with Kurt about the Troubletones party. Anyone could hear the screeching of Rachel's voice, as it rang through the silence, and caused the men in the room to laugh a little, before turning to see Finn's shocked face, and then laughter pouring out of his mouth. The door opened once more to emit Carole and Burt... well; at least I know he's still doing alright. Last time I spoke to Finn he was sick, he looks pretty healthy to me... Kurt thought to himself, tensing as Burt looked in his direction. He smiled, and nodded politely, before excusing himself from the room, hoping to catch some fresh air before watching his step-brother make the biggest mistake of his life, with a woman that no one in their family can stand. Carole even said once that she wished it were Quinn that Finn was marrying, or even some nice girl he'd meet in college, but Finn's stubborn, and he's going to make this relationship with Rachel work, whether his family want it to or not. He loves Kurt, and his mother, and father, but it's his life, and he also loves Rachel... I know I love her... I've loved her since junior year... Quinn is my friend, and she's married to Puckerman and they're so happy together... Finn thought, smiling at the memories of the Puckerman wedding he attended two months ago... Kurt was talking to him, something about his life being invaded by cameras and bright flashes and apologising for him being late. Finn just pulled his brother into a hug, much to Kurt's surprise... he's still dealing with things from the past, and even though it's been almost four years, he's still careful around people, even Finn and Puck... Finn pulled Kurt with him out of the room, up to the altar where he would await to marry Rachel... Blaine was smiling happily at Kurt, ignoring the advances from the women seated beside him, as they made so their cleavage was showing, not that Blaine was paying attention to them... he was more focussed on his fiancé... Kurt just winked and smiled at him, but the smile turned to a smirk when he saw the girls' expressions go from flirty to cold. He hoped Blaine would be okay, but knew Rachel's friends wouldn't try anything with a church filled with people...
The music started... Barbara Streisand how anyone could walk up the aisle to this is beyond me... Kurt thought, as Finn took a couple of deep breaths, and smiled as the doors opened revealing Rachel, sporting a wedding dress, that Kurt knew was from his clothing line. He smirked, thinking how Rachel thought the dress had been specially made for her, when actually, Kurt had made about three hundred of those dresses, and that was the only one that didn't sell. In fact, he knew that Rachel didn't even know it was from his line, she should though, considering that Anderson Designs is his company... she's too stupid to notice anything that isn't about her anyway... why should I care? It's not like it matters all that much... Kurt thought to himself, smiling as Finn started bouncing on his feet, muttering his vows under his breath... Blaine watched his fiance standing beside Finn and it all clicked... this is where Kurt belongs... here, with his step-brother... not necessarily Rachel, then again, he has nothing to hold against the girl, and one day, Kurt will let it all go, and maybe they can all be a family again... but they have a long way to go, and being sophomore's in college, and engaged isn't exactly the way Blaine had his life planned out, but he has no regrets, and right now, seeing Kurt's smile, he knows that Kurt doesn't either...
'Ladies and Gentlemen, we are gathered here today, to join together, Rachel Barbara Berry and Finn Christopher Hudson in holy matrimony. Marriage isn't a ritual that should be entered into lightly, therefore, anyone who thinks that these two should not be wed in holy matrimony, speak now, or forever hold your peace...' It was unexpected, but it felt like all eyes turned to Kurt in that moment... he didn't say anything, just smiling at his step-brother, and winking at Blaine, who nodded once, and smiled, winking back... 'Very well... Rachel, you may read your vows,'
'Finn, I don't know the first moment I fell in love with you. I'd always had a crush on you, but the exact moment... I don't know. What I do know, is that we've been through so much, yet we're here today, getting married in front of family and friends, and I couldn't be happier. I have you, and my friends, and my family, and I don't need anything else. I've come to learn over the years, that it's not about what you're given, it's about what you work for... I promise you that I'm going to work for this relationship... I'm going to work at us all the time... I love you Finn, and I don't want you to think I'm doing this for any other reason than that...' Rachel said, smiling
'I've been trying to come up with things to say for two weeks, and I know you'll get mad if I don't have something written down, but I've been told that, what you say from the heart, means more than words on a piece of paper... there are some days, when I wake up beside you, and I don't want to get out of bed, mainly because I'm lazy, but also because waking up beside you, is like swimming in a lake filled with chocolate... I love waking up to you holding me, when you sing, I know that you're there, and when you tell me that you love me, I can see it in your eyes... there are alot of people here, who don't think this is the best choice, and I can understand that given the past... but sometimes, you have to move past that, and I know how you are about certain things, but I'm done lying and running. I love you Rachel, and I promise, I will love you forever...' Finn said...
'Ladies and Gentlemen, please join with me, in welcoming Mr. and Mrs. Finn Hudson. Finn, you may now kiss Rachel,' the priest said, and everyone clapped.
The reception was alot different. Saying that, Kurt meant that it was very Rachel-esque... Pink was the central colour, and if Kurt didn't know better, he'd say that Finn cringed when he stepped into the room, and followed his step-brother to the bridal table, where Kurt was seated beside Finn, with Puck and Sam on his other side. Rachel was beside Quinn and Mercedes, smiling cheerfully. Kurt saw Blaine enter the room with Sanny and Britt, and suddenly felt guilty for sitting away from him. It's hard, not being near Blaine every minute of the day, but Kurt's getting used to Blaine not being there all the time... he and Dr. Paul are working on it... Kurt had to make a best-man speech, only because Finn had asked him, and because it was his "brotherly" duty. He wasn't doing any of this for Rachel, it was all for Finn... it's not hard to see that they love each other... Kurt thought, smiling and sipping the beer Noah had placed in front of him, laughing at something Sam had said about highschool... Santana was complaining about something Blaine wasn't paying attention to when he heard Kurt's melodic laughter coming from the bridal table... he glanced over to see his husband engaged in a conversation with Puck about something, that's obviously funny. Finn is laughing too, but the girls are ignoring them, like they're not there, or they can't hear them... Rachel and Mercedes will never change... Blaine thought, smiling and winking when Kurt caught his eye and flashed him a smile, before turning back to Finn, who must have been talking about highschool by the look on Kurt's face, suddenly in between Finn and Sam... Both of whom had partners from McKinley.
There was alot of mucking around, before the dance floor was opened up, and people were allowed to dance. Carole and Burt were the first two up, followed by Santana and Brittany, neither of whom cared that people were staring at them. Blaine was laughing at the way Britt was trying to dance with Sanny, with flips, and dips, but the Latina woman kept her feet firmly planted on the ground. Kurt had disappeared from the bridal table, much to Blaine's disappointment... he wasn't expecting the tap on the shoulder from his fiance, who extended his hand, bowing, and asking Blaine if he'd like to dance... Blaine chuckled, but took Kurt's hand, being led onto the dance floor, where they were accosted by Britt and Sanny to dance near them... Finn watched his brother dancing... a smile on his face... he never should of have to go through this... it shouldn't be this way... Finn thought looking at Rachel, who was in the middle of a conversation with her fathers.
'What are you thinking about Blaine Anderson?' Kurt asked, resting his head on Blaine's shoulder
'I'm thinking about the hot wedding sex we're going to have...' Blaine replied, chuckling...
'Don't push your luck or you won't get anything... It's hard,' Kurt said, looking up at Blaine
'I know baby. First Rachel, now Mercedes... just try and be civil... I love you,' Blaine replied, kissing Kurt once, before Santana interrupted their moment by stealing Kurt for a dance, whilst Blaine and Brittany headed back to the table to watch their respective partners...
Mercedes was Rachel's maid of honour. Kurt found this surprising, as did most of the Troubletones, ND members, and Carole and Burt. The diva stood and moved to the microphone to make her speech, smiling and making the room laugh... Kurt is meant to talk about Finn and all the good things about Finn, but his speech now seems pointless, when all he really wants to do, is tell the room how they all let him down, and how his life is better without all of them... he can't do that... this is Finn's day... he promised his brother he'd pretend to like Rachel for this day, so that's what he was going to do... he's going to pretend that his new sister-in-law hasn't banished him from her life like everyone else... Puck was practically glaring at Mercedes, whilst Sam just looked love-drunk, or actually drunk, either way, he was watching Mercedes with the same look in his eyes that Blaine has when he's watching Kurt... How much Rachel has been there for her friends... yeah right... fuck that shit man Kurt thought, taking a sip of his drink to hide his laughter at Mercedes' speech. He found it rather ironic that she was saying all that stuff, and Rachel was glowing... maybe it's because of the photographers... seriously, where is the privacy when we need it... Kurt thought, hiding behind his hand, and the photographer came closer to capture the bridal table... even though it's a wedding photographer, Kurt would rather not have memories of this day... yes that sounds harsh, but he doesn't care anymore... he stopped caring the moment Rachel told him she couldn't be his friend that day before Nationals... Finn was lightly nudging him, and he realised that Mercedes was returning to her seat. He stood, walking quickly to the microphone, not making eye contact with Mercedes as she passed... he has to do this, then it's done and he can leave with the excuse of a headache or something... Finn would understand...
'Not only am I Finn's brother, but also his best-man, so it's my duty to tell you all about Finn Christopher Hudson... those of you who know me, will know all of the stories I could tell you, for those of you who don't, then you probably wish you did... (Laughter) Finn had one of those highschool romances that last forever, kind of like getting a tattoo, once it's there, it doesn't leave... that's kind of like Rachel... she's here, and now, she's not leaving... but that's not why I was asked to speak today, I want to say to Finn, that you are the best brother anyone could ask for, and even through our differences, I know that this is what will make you happy, so congratulations brother, and I wish you and... Rachel, every happiness...' Kurt said, smiling and walking back to the table, as Finn pulled him into a hug and whispered thank you into his ear...
Kurt and Blaine left after Kurt's speech. They didn't want to stick around and Burt looked as though he wanted to talk to them, and they were avoiding that at all costs. Its bad enough they've had to spend the last four weeks in the Hudmel house for this wedding. They're going to be glad to get back to New York, back to their work, and their lives... why on earth Rachel had to marry in Lima is beyond me Kurt thought as they climbed into their car, and were driven back to their hotel, which Blaine had booked for after the reception. Their driver, had gone back to the house to get all their things, and there would be no trace they were even there... Carole had offered for them to stay longer, but she knew forcing them wouldn't help anything, and Kurt's made it clear that he doesn't want anything to do with Burt...
'You did good today baby. I'm so proud of you,' Blaine said, kissing Kurt's temple
'I'm proud of me too, and you, for not punching those girls in their faces...' Kurt replied, chuckling
'So not funny... I love you,'
'Love you too baby,'
A/N: Last chapter will be posted in a few days. There will also be some spoilers for the sequal at the end of the next chapter. I hope you liked my short view of Finchel's wedding, and I look forward to writing the sequal. JusticeIsn'tEasy0083. D.