Fitz: Good morning my love. I can't believe you'll officially be Mrs. Grant come midnight.
Liv: Good morning Mr. Grant... Guess what? Our aunts hired a stripper last night.
Fitz: Mable and Marjory? Two 88 yr old... Nevermind... Wait, that means you've officially had more lap dances than me? FML!
Liv: LMAO! Yep, but don't worry, I'll make it up to you at some point during our honeymoon.
Fitz: Oh baby! I'll get the stacks of $20s ready.
Liv: Hmmm, playing with the big boys are we? ;)
Fitz: Baby you should that by now. Nothing I do is small.
Liv: Mmm don't I know it
Fitz: ;)
Liv: Fitz, R u sure u want to marry me?
Fitz: There's nothing in this world I want more.
Liv: Why?
Fitz: I want you around in the mornings
Liv: You have me around in the mornings
Fitz: I want to know you are legally required to be there. I love you more than life itself. I am going to marry you and we are going to enjoy our honeymoon, and then the rest of our lives together.
Liv: sir yes sir! Lol! I Love you too. I can't wait to marry you! See you tonight, I'll be the one in the white gown. Muah!
Fitz: I'll be the one in the black tux looking like I just won the lottery.
Liv: :) Gtg, someone's coming. Love you Mr. Grant.
Fitz: K bye! Love you too, Mrs. Grant.
Liv had been looking at those texts all day. Originally they were keeping her calm, but now that they were five hours away from their vows, she couldn't help the overwhelming case of jitters that were racking her body. She was currently pacing back and forth, with an absurd amount of thoughts running through her mind.
Am i good enough? What if he realizes I'm not good enough? Can I make him happy for the REST of our lives? That's a long time, what if I mess up? What if we disagree on the children? What if I say or do something to mess up Jerry or Karen, or the twins? What if we wake up one day and realize we made a mistake? What if he realizes he doesn't love me the way he thought he did? What if... What if he leaves me?
What if?
What if?
WHAT IF!?
Maya and Susan and the aunts watched from across the room, as Abby and Quinn sat on the bed and watched a very nervous Liv pacing back and forth. They grew nervous as she switched to pacing in circles. No one knew what to say to calm her down. Between her nerves, and her hormones, they were just happy she hadn't turned into Bridezilla over the wedding. Just as Aunt Mable was about to approach her YaYa, Liv's phone went off, signaling a text message.
Liv stopped pacing long enough to pick up her phone. She opened the message and the pacing ceased completely.
Fitz: I can feel you worrying from another floor. Stop! We are meant to be. I can't wait to make you mine. I love you and the kids love you more than words can describe. You make me whole. You have made our family whole, I couldn't have asked for a better mother for my four children. See you at the altar... Mrs. Grant.
Liv smiled for a moment before looking at the women in the room. She scanned each one of them, looking to see who was holding a cell phone. She stopped, and looked at her phone when it went off again.
Fitz: No one told me, I just got it like that! Now go get dressed, we've got a wedding night to begin.
Liv hadn't realized until this moment just how in sync she and Fitz were. She sent him a quick text, and set her phone down. She took a deep breath, and realized that whatever happens in the future, happens, right now, in this place, with this man, they are happy and head over heels in love.
"Ladybug, your bath is ready." Maya called out from the bathroom.
Liv grabbed her robe and her undergarments and made her way into the bathroom. When she entered the bathroom, she smiled as her mommy, because it was abundantly clear Maya was in mommy mode, had prepared her the biggest bubble bath Liv has had since she was a little girl. Liv hugged her mom, and waited for the woman to exit the room before stripping off her clothes and sinking into the warm tub.
Liv rested her head back on a pillow against the of the tub. She closed her eyes and tried to rest for a bit, but realized it was too quiet.
"Hey Abby! Can we get some music?" Liv yelled as she sank lower into the tub. There was a moment of silence as Abby searched through her iPod for the right song. She had downloaded a bunch of wedding themed songs, and knew this one would get Liv into a celebratory mood.
See, first of all, I know these so called playas wouldn't tell you this
But I'm a be real and say what's on my heart
Let's take this chance and make this love feel relevant
Didn't you know I loved you from the start, yeah
When I think about, all the years we've put in this relationship
Who knew we'd make it this far, then I think about
Where would I be if we were to just fall apart
And I can't stand the thought of losing you
Meet me at the altar in your white dress
We ain't getting no younger, we might as well do it
Been feeling you all the while girl I must confess
Girl let's just get married, I just wanna get married
Meet me at the altar in your white dress
We ain't getting no younger, we might as well do it
Been feeling you all the while girl I must confess
Let's get married, baby let's get married
Said I done it all, but frankly girl I'm tired of this emptiness
I wanna come home to you and only you
'Cause making love to just anyone ain't happening
I just gotta be with you
Do you think about, us finishing somethin' we started so long ago
I wanna give you my all
Do you think about, maybe us having some babies?
Come on won't you be my lady, forever, yeah
I'm ready to, commit to you
And I just can't wait for that night
'Cause I need you here with me
And let's start a family
Meet me at the altar in your white dress
We ain't getting no younger, we might as well do it
Been feeling you all the while girl I must confess
Girl let's just get married, I just wanna get married
For the first time in her life, Liv actually sat back and listened to the words of the song. Of course she had danced to it on numerous occasions, and she has even sang along with Jagged Edge, but never had she just taken a moment and let the words sink in. The song was perfect. It spoke of her and Fitz so well, and if it weren't for the fact that it was so upbeat, she probably would have chosen it as the song for wedding march.
Liv smiled and was thankful she still wasn't wearing any makeup when "I Swear" by All 4 One began to play. This song always made her think of Fitz, but when he would sing it to her when they were younger, she couldn't help the tears from falling as he got to one part in particular.
I'll give you every thing I can
I'll build your dreams with these two hands
we'll hang some memories on the wall
and when just the two of us are there
you won't have to ask if I still care
'cause as time turns the page
my love won't ever age at all
and I swear by the moon
and the stars in the sky I'll be there I swear like the shadow that's by your side
I'll be there for better or worse
till death do us part I'll love you
with every single beat of my heart and I swear
Liv began to wonder how many songs Abby had on her playlist, and if she'd be a walking pile of mush by the time they were prepared to leave. As Liv laid back and listened to track after track of songs that reminded her of Fitz, she knew she was making the right move. If she had any further doubts, the knocking on the bathroom door, followed by a tiny Karen's entry, washed them away.
"Mommy?" Karen called as she peeked her head from the other side of the door.
"Come in Kare Bear. What's going on?" Liv said as she saw the look of frustration on Karen's face.
"Can't we go to the wedding now?"
"Not yet sweetie. The wedding begins at 11."
"Oh, well, you're the bride, can't you make it sooner?"
"What's going on? Are you getting sleepy?" Liv asked, suddenly kicking herself for wanting a late night wedding.
"No. It's just... I want you to be my mommy now! That way I know you won't leave me." Karen said with her head hung low.
Liv felt a twisting in her heart as she watched the small girl gather her thoughts. "It's just... Mellie gave birth to me and Jerry, and she still didn't love us. You came along and you loved us anyway. I just... I just don't want you to change your mind about being our mommy." Karen said and Liv fell more in love with the little girl in that moment.
"Karen, grab the stool and come sit by me." she waited for Karen to do as she was told, before she began to explain. "Kare Bear, I want you to know this and remember always. I love you more than all of the stars in the sky put together. In five hours I am going to marry your father. When we return to the U.S. I am going to legally adopt you, meaning I'll legally be your mom. I am not going anywhere I promise. You, me, your dad, Jerry, and now the twins, our family is only going to grow from here on out. You, the babies, your brother and your dad, you're my world. There is no place I'd rather be."
"So, you're gonna marry me and Jerry too?"
"In a way. I'm marrying your dad, but you are a part of him. I won't legally be your mom until I adopt you, but I will always be whatever you need me to be, no matter what. Ok?"
"Ok."
"Good, now go get something to eat, because you have to get your hair done soon."
"Ok!"
Liv watched Karen skip from the room, then she added a little more hot water to the tub and sank back once again. Her life was coming full circle, and she was so thankful that her dreams were finally coming true. In this moment, she honestly felt like Cinderella who was preparing to meet her Prince.
Liv exited the bathroom shortly after, and smiled as two of her closest friends from New York, Arielle and Natasha had finally arrived. With her full bridal party here, it was time to begin transforming Olivia Pope, into Olivia Grant.
Fitz stood at the window looking over the city. The moment he had been waiting for was almost upon them. He spent so much time wondering why he hadn't voiced his feelings sooner. Why he was such a coward, refusing to hurt Mellie's feelings when he chose to marry her instead of going after Liv.
He kicked himself for not claiming Liv when he had the chance, and instead opening himself up to the type of heartache he knew she would never bestow upon him.
Fitz sat and tried to silence the questions that were racing through his mind.
Was he worthy of such a woman?Could he keep her happy? What if she decides she made a mistake? What if she leaves?
Fitz's phone beeped, reminding him he had a missed text. He looked down and read the message, and all of his worries disappeared.
Liv: You know, I've never said thank you. Thank you Fitz, for making me the happiest woman in the world. I am blessed to have you, and I cannot wait until we say I do.
Fitz smiled as he locked his phone and shoved it into his pocket. He pulled out the vows he had written, and read over them one final time. Apparently he had been separated from the others for longer than he expected, because the next thing he knew, he heard a knock on the door, followed by Big Gerry and Eli entering with a decanter of scotch and glasses.
"Pre wedding drink to settle the pre wedding jitters?" Big Gerry asked as the men entered the room and took a seat on the chairs.
"Sure." Fitz said as he took a seat on the bed. He was sure, never been more sure about anything in his life. Liv's text helped to calm his worries, but one drink wouldn't hurt, right?"
Eli poured each of them a glass of scotch. He raised an eyebrow at how quickly Fitz knocked the first one back, but he quickly remembered his own wedding day and thought it normal.
Big Gerry watched his son closely, and could tell that although he seemed calm, he knew the one thing that was still bothering him. He closed his eyes and prayed for the right words to bring back his self assured son.
"Fitz, before you walk to that altar, before you speak your vows, before you say I do, you need to forgive her son. You can't bring your worries of Mellie's actions into your new marriage. Liv is not Mellie. Liv is a good girl and she loves you more than life itself. She deserves to enter a marriage not already having the chips your ex wife held, stacked against her."
Fitz's eyes shot up to meet his father's and a look of denial was etched on his face, but was quickly replaced by one of acceptance. He knew his father was right. He took a deep breath and when he exhaled, let go of his I'll feelings towards his ex wife. The feelings of hatred for not contacting the kids in the past six months, the feeling of hurt that she left them without so much as a goodbye, the disgust of her sleeping with another man while she was still sharing his bed, all came out in this one breath. Fitz felt infinitely lighter. He felt as if he had shaken the weight of the world off of his shoulders, with just one breath. With one acceptance that Liv was not, nor would she ever be like Mellie.
There was a knock on the door, and reality set in when Jerry entered the room. Although he had issues with her, Fitz couldn't completely regret his time with Mellie, because that would mean regretting Karen and Jerry. That, was something that would never happen. True he and Liv would probably have a house full of children right now, boys with his eyes, and girls with her hair, but he couldn't... He wouldn't wish for a life without his oldest two children. Aside from Liv, they were his world.
"Hey dad, are you ready?" Jerry asked as he took in his dad looking amazing in his sleek black Tom Ford tuxedo.
Fitz snapped out of his thoughts and nodded as he followed his son into the living room of their suite. He watched as Harrison, Huck, Ethan, Eli, and finally his father as they all stood, looking amazing in their tuxedos. These men were dressed up like this for him, for them. They were dressed in their best because in less than an hour, his bride would be walking down the aisle, ready to make a pledge to the life they will live for their rest of their days.
Place du Trocadéro
The white limo pulled up behind a black limo, signaling that Fitz and the rest of his party had already arrived. Liv took a deep breath as she realized this was it. In less than 20 minutes, she'd be walking down the aisle to meet the love of her life at the altar. She looked around, but knew it'd be impossible to see Fitz just yet, so she took in the area around her as they exited the limo, and walked to the courtyard across from the Eiffel tower.
The tower was lit up, illuminating beautifully in the night sky. The way the lights reflected off of the water, made it the fountain look like a million specks of gold were resting at the bottom. Because Liv wanted the entire tower in their wedding photos, Place du Trocadéro seemed like the best place to have the ceremony as it was right there, within walking distance, but it wasn't to close. Liv couldn't have been happier than she was in this moment as she watched her dream wedding beginning to unfold, right before her eyes.
As she stepped into the courtyard, many onlookers took in her gown, and she was met with the well wishes of many strangers. Fortunately everyone attending the wedding had already been seated. As time grew closer, the women walked until they saw the divider that would separate Liv from Fitz until it was time.
"You look gorgeous ladybug." Maya said, trying to choke back the tears threatening to spill.
"You do look absolutely radiant LeeLee." Susan added.
The older women gathered around Liv, each with something special for her to hold.
"This is your something old" Maya said as she opened a box and took out... It couldn't be.
"Mom! You saved it!?" Liv asked as she took in the plastic ring that at one time held a diamond shaped piece of candy on top.
"I found it in your jewelry box in the attic not too long ago." Maya responded as she slid the ring onto her daughter's right pinky. Maya stepped aside, as Susan filled her spot.
"This is your something new." Susan said as she clipped a diamond hairclip into Liv's hair.
"Thank you mom." Liv said as the tears began to fall.
"This is your something borrowed." Aunt Mable said as she took Liv's wrist and clipped on the most beautiful diamond tennis bracelet she had ever seen.
"This is your something blue." Aunt Marjory said as she gave Liv a powder blue handkerchief.
"Looks like we're ready." Maya said as she hugged Olivia Pope one final time. The next time she embraced her daughter, she'd officially be Olivia Grant.
"We're ready. And thank you." Liv said as she smiled through the tears. The women in her life were truly amazing. She couldn't have asked for a better group of women to guide her through life. Liv only hoped she could be half the woman, wife, and mother that the four women standing before her were.
"Ok, I'll send your father back."
"I love you ma."
"I love you too, Ladybug." Maya said as she, Susan, and the aunts, made walked from behind the divider and made their way towards the wedding.
The women reached the top of the aisle and were met by Fitz. He extended his elbows, and Susan and Maya hooked their arms through his, with Aunt Mable and Aunt Marjory on either side.
Fitz smile as he walked four of the most important women in his life down the aisle to take their seats. Once he got Maya and the aunts settled, Fitz turned to his mother and placed a gentle kiss on her cheek.
"Thank you ma." Fitz said as he tried to fight through the lump in his throat.
"For what dear?" Susan asked as she brought her hand up to cup Fitz's face.
"For raising me to be the kind of man that could win the heart of a woman like Liv. For always staying on me to never give up. For always reminding me that she isn't just one of the greats, she is the great."
Susan kissed her son one final time on his cheek and smiled. "Fitz, it was an honor. Now go, we have a wedding to begin."
XxXxXx
Fitz stood at the altar with Matt, Ethan, Huck and Harrison by his side. The music began to play, and Fitz looked down the aisle. There were two rows of chairs, one to the left was the bride's side, the one to the right, the groom's. Both sides were packed. The area was illuminated beautifully by hanging lanterns that were spaced out along the outside of the rows.
Fitz watched as Liv's bridesmaids made their way down the aisle one by one, dressed lavender strapless, floor length gowns. He smiled as he saw Abby, make her way down the aisle next, dressed in a slightly darker, floor length gown.
Fitz watched as Karen made her way down the aisle next, in a white Cinderella styled dress, with flowers etched across the bodice. He tries his hardest not to laugh as his daughter was definitely having fun, spreading the white rose petals across the aisle. Finally the bridal party had made their way to the altar, and Fitz knew it was time.
"Hey Ladybug, how are you holding up?" Eli asked as he walked behind the divider and hugged his daughter.
"I'm holding, but I'm fine. I've never been more ready for anything in my life." Liv said as she heard the music signaling her descent down the aisle, begin to play.
"Ok, then let's go out there and wow the crowd." Eli said as he clipped a tiny microphone onto Liv's gown and offered her his arm. Liv accepted her father's arm, and the two began to make their way towards the aisle. The crowd stood, effectively blocking Fitz's view of his bride as he began to sing.
I never knew such a day could come
And I never knew such a love
Could be inside of one
And I never knew what my life was for
But now that you're here I know for sure
Liv turned the corner, and stood in the center of the aisle, directly in Fitz's line of view. He took in the most gorgeous woman he had ever laid eyes on wearing a strapless Cinderella styled white, floor length Prada gown. There were diamonds accenting her bosom, with ivory etching intertwining around each stone. The etching dipped between her cleavage, where a small group of diamonds completed the design. Her hair was pinned on the sides, allowing her loose curls to cascade down her spine. On the top of her head, she wore a tiara to complete the look. Fitz felt his mouth go dry, as the love of his life began singing her verse, as she made her way down the aisle.
I never knew till I looked in your eyes
I was incomplete till the day you walked into my life
And I never knew that my heart could feel
So precious and pure
One love so real
Never in their lives had anyone in attendance witnessed the bride and groom share in a duet as the song for the bride's wedding march. The love and passion that rang out between the two was so strong in this moment, there wasn't a dry eye in attendance. Their guests watched in awe as Liv and Fitz harmonized, lyrically as well as spiritually in this moment. This was definitely a wedding for the record books.
Can I just see you every morning when
I open my eyes
Can I just feel your heart beating beside me
Every night
Can we just feel this way together
Till the end of all time
Can I just spend my life with you
Fitz's eyes never once left Liv's as he began singing the next part of the song. He honestly couldn't look away in this moment if he tried. He was thoroughly captivated by her beauty.
Now baby the days and the weeks
And the years will roll by
But nothing will change the love inside
Of you and I
Liv held on to Eli's arm tighter as he eyes never once left Fitz's. It was her time to sing, and the moment she saw him mouth I love you, one could only describe the moment as Whitney's voice erupting from Liv's tiny body as she began belting out the following lyrics.
And baby I'll never find any words
That could explain
Just how much my heart my life
My soul you've changed
Can you run to these open arms
When no one else understands
Can we tell God and the whole world
I'm your woman, and you're my man
Can't you just feel how much I love you
With one touch of my hand
Can I just spend my life with you
Liv made the final steps and stopped just before the altar, and they became lost in the song and each other's eyes as they finished out strong. They were so into the moment, they hadn't realized that a small crowd had gathered from passers by that wanted to get a glimpse of this magical moment.
No touch has ever felt so wonderful
(You are incredible)
And a deeper love I've never known
(I'll never let you go)
I swear this love is true
(Now and forever to you)
(only for you)
To you
Can I just see you every morning when
I open my eyes
Can I just feel your heart beating beside me
Every night
Can we just feel this way together
Till the end of all time
Can I just spend my life with you
Can you run to these open arms
When no one else understands
Can we tell God and the whole world
You're my woman, and you're my man
Can't you just feel how much I love you
With one touch of my hand
Can I just spend my life with you
As the song came to an end, Liv and Fitz were stunned to see the large crowd that had gathered to witness their moment. They were met with applause by onlookers as well as their guests, something neither had ever witnessed at a wedding before. At least not this early on. When the crowd had settled down, Liv, Fitz, and Eli waited for the minister.
"Dearly beloved, We are gathered here today, in the presence of God and in the face of family and friends, to join together Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III and Olivia Carolyn Pope in Holy Matrimony, which is an honorable estate instituted of God, since the first man and the first woman walked on the earth. Therefore, it is not to be entered into unadvisedly, or lightly, but reverently and soberly. Into this Holy Estate the two persons present now come to be joined. If any of you can show just cause why they may not be married, speak now, or else for ever hold your peace."
Aunts Mable and Marjory took this time to stand and face the crowd with their hands on their hips, daring anyone to utter a single word. When no one spoke, the two of them reclaimed their seats, and the minister continued.
"Who gives this woman to be married today?"
Eli took a deep breath as Maya stood and joined her husband and daughter. "We do." They responded, before both gave Liv a kiss on the cheek. Eli loving placed Liv's hand into Fitz's, and he and Maya took their seats, as Fitz led Liv the final steps to the altar.
The entire time the minister was speaking, Liv and Fitz couldn't look anywhere other than each others eyes. They were so lost in one another, the minister had to call them by name to asks them to read their vows to one another. They had decided a few days before that Fitz would go first, so with a smile, he pulled the paper from his pocket, just in case he faltered due to the emotions surrounding the moment.
"Livvie, my sweet, sweet baby. Almost thirty years ago you walked into my life wearing your care bears t-shirt and denim skirt with those white Reeboks. Almost thirty years ago, I looked at you and felt... Funny. I didn't know what that feeling was in the moment, but I knew I had to marry you. I remember even proposing to you shortly after I learned your name. Now, almost thirty years later, I still get that funny feeling when I look into your eyes, or my hand touches yours. Now that I'm older, I know that funny feeling is love. I am in love with you Livvie. I can't promise you that I will be a perfect husband, but I can promise you that I will spend every day for the rest of my life, fighting to keep you as happy as I pray you are in this moment. You are my everything. You are the air that I breathe, my will to live. You have made me want to be a better man and I thank you for loving me, for giving me this chance to love you the way you deserve to be loved. Olivia Carolyn Pope, you are my queen, and I will spend every day forever treating you as such."
"Fitzty, my sweet Fitzty. Life doesn't come with instructions. There are no ways to know what you are doing in life will always be the right thing. When I met you, my world changed. Every moment of laughter and tears, every fight or makeup we've experienced have all led us to this moment. Almost thirty years later, I know that in spite of life not having a set list of instructions, me keeping you in my life was the smartest thing I could have ever done. When I look at you I see a future. A future of love, children, grandchildren, a dynasty. We have come through so much to get to this point in our lives, and I cannot wait to see what the rest of our lives have in store for us. You are the love of my life and I promise to spend everyday of my life, treating you like the king you are, as you have already shown me that I'm your queen. I love you Fitz, I'm in love with you and I am so thankful God has given me the opportunity to become your wife."
The rest of the ceremony went relatively quickly as Liv and Fitz only seemed to tune into the exchanging of the rings and the prayer. The next thing they heard that pulled them out of their trance was the voice of the preacher ending the ceremony.
"Now that Olivia and Fitzgerald have given themselves to each other by solemn vows, and the joining of hands, and the giving and receiving of rings, I pronounce they are husband and wife, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of The Holy Spirit. Those whom God had joined together, let no one put asunder. Amen. You may kiss your bride."
Fitz looked down at his watch and noticed they were right on track. With 10 seconds til midnight, Fitz pulled Liv into his arms and looked into her eyes. He lowered his head and pressed his lips to her at the stroke of midnight which was confirmed by the fireworks that had gone off overhead, and Ribbon in The Sky beginning to play over the loudspeaker.
The guests and the crowd shared in their "oohs" and "ahs" as their view was of Liv and Fitz sharing their first kiss as husband and wife while fireworks exploded so beautiful over the Eiffel tower in the background. It was an amazing backdrop to highlight the most beautiful moment in their lives thus far.
"Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you Mr. & Mrs. Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III."
After family pictures and pictures of the bride and groom in front of the Eiffel tower, they all headed back to the hotel. Because it was so late, the wedding already ending as the new day began, the children were sent back to the hotel with Marta so they could be put to bed. Liv and Fitz promised them a family day when they all awoke, as they would be heading back to Santa Barbara with their grandparents and aunts that night.
Liv and Fitz had just made their way into the reception which was being held in the grand ballroom of their hotel. As they were introduced for the first time in public (aside from the wedding) as Mr. & Mrs. Fitzgerald Grant, the couple made their way through the crowd of cheering guests and onto the dance floor for their first dance as husband and wife. Liv wrapped her arms tightly around Fitz's neck, as his hands rested dangerously low on her back. They began swaying back and forth in time with the music.
Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave?
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall?
But watching you stand alone,
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow.
One step closer
Liv took comfort resting her head on Fitz's chest as they swayed to the music. Neither could think of a time in their life where they had been happier.
I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
Fitz tilted Liv's head and pressed his lips to hers. Immediately time ceased to exist for them as they became lost in the love that was consuming them whole.
Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath
Every hour has come to this
One step closer
When the kisss broke, Liv looked into Fitz's eyes. No words were needed as she could feel the love and adoration pooling out of them.
I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
One step closer
One step closer
Liv and Fitz twirled on the dance floor effortlessly while their guests watched at the display of love that filled the room. The fairytale dance was the perfect way to seal a fairytale wedding.
I have died every day waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
XxXxXx
An hour had gone by since the dance and Liv and Fitz knew that people would be ready to leave shortly. They gathered around the cake with their closest family and friends surrounding them, and cut the first slice they would share.
Fitz fed Liv her bite of the cake and had never been more envious of a piece of food than he was as he watched her lips part and take the dessert in. When it was Liv's turn, she opted to go the route she ventured down during their birthday party a year earlier, and smooshed the cake on Fitz's mouth, but quickly licked it off, prompting Fitz to pull her closer and deepen the kiss.
They spent a little while longer before they decided to call it a night. Liv tossed the bouquet and wasn't too surprised that Abby had caught it, but she was surprised when Fitz threw the garter which he decided to remove with his teeth, and Matt caught it. They stayed long enough to watch Matt place the garter belt high on Abby's thigh, before they said their goodnights, and made their way to the presidential suite to begin their wedding night.
The moment Fitz entered the room with Liv in a bridal carry, and set her down, she had him pressed against the door, her mouth hungrily claiming his. She wasted no time ridding Fitz of his jacket, vest, cumberbun, and dress shirt. It took Fitz a moment to compose himself as he wanted nothing more than to rip Liv's clothes off of her body and take her where they stood. But it was their wedding night, and although they had made love before, he wanted this time to be even more special.
With all of the willpower he had left, considering it had been a week, Fitz grabbed Liv's hands in his and gently pushed her back a step. He looked into the eyes of a very confused Liv as she couldn't understand why he would stop her after waiting so long. Suddenly feeling dejected, Liv went to turn away, but not before Fitz reached for her face and gently turned her so she was facing him.
"Not like this. Tonight is our wedding night, and I am going to worship every single part of your body until you are screaming for me to stop. But not like this."
"Then how?" Liv asked in the smallest, huskiest voice Fitz had ever heard.
"Like this." Fitz said as he picked Liv up into a bridal carry and walked back towards the bedroom. They have the rear of their lives to go at it wherever they please, but they only have one wedding night.
Fitz carried Liv into the bedroom and gently laid her down on the bed. He stood off the bed, between her legs as his hands sought out the zipper to release her from her gown. When Fitz had placed the gown safely on the chair, he returned to the bed and smiled as kneeled between her legs. His hands roamed her thighs as her hands roamed his torso, which was freed the moment the walked into the room. His mouth went dry as he took in the white corset, with a white laced thong, Her white thigh high stockings, and her heels. Liv looked up at Fitz with lustfulled eyes, and said the five words he'd been dying to hear all week.
"Make love to me Fitz."
So, our babies are married. No worries, the next chapter will pick up where this one left off, but I wanted to end this specific chapter this way. So for those of you that are not here for smut, consider this your warning because we are jumping right in in the next chapter.
The songs I used in this chapter (hinted or lyricized) are
Let's Get Married-Jagged Edge
I Swear- All 4 One
Spend My Life With You- Eric Benet & Tamia
Ribbon In The Sky - Stevie Wonder
A Thousand Years- Christina Perri
I hope you all enjoyed reading this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please, leave me your thoughts as it seems the more I hear back, the longer the chapters have become. Til next time.