High School Daze
Epilogue
"I can't believe this is finally happening," Lil remarked excitedly as she smoothed out her dress. She, Kimi, Frankie, and Roxy were each wearing a white Dresden Doll Full Skirt Dress by Betsey Johnson with black crisscross details on the bodice, and black pipeline on the skirt, a black and white bead choker with a small, black ribbon, and white rose earrings with black accents. Only Lil was wearing a white extension, and white ballet flats with black lace. The rest of the girls were in white and black bow Mary Jane Calandra pumps by Betsey Johnson.
"Me neither," Frankie agreed as she brushed her fully-down hair. "My baby sister is getting married!" She squealed.
"And to my big brother!" Kimi chimed in. Her hair was fully down as well. The 18-year-old bride was getting dressed in the stall, as her bridesmaids were making adjustments to themselves.
The boys were in a different dressing room in the church from the girls. The groomsmen, which consisted of Tommy, Dil, Maxie, Matt, Harold, Phil, Bobby, and Fridge, wore black tuxedos with black dress shirts, black and white tuxedo shoes, and white pleated bow ties with black accents. The 19-year-old groom was getting ready in the private stall. Their families were in the audience, with the Finsters and the Tucks up front. At one side of the pews was the Pickles, the DeVilles, and the Carmichaels. The other side had the Goofs, the Zimmeruskis, the Petes, and even the Cominskeys.
The bridesmaids' heads whipped to the door when they heard knocking on it. Frankie walked up and pressed her ear against the door. "Who goes there?"
"It's Mom and Dad," Felicia responded from outside the room.
"Is Chuckie with you?"
"N-no."
"Oh, that's good." Frankie opened the door cautiously, "Come on in."
"Where's the bride-to-be?" Felicia asked her as she and Friar Tuck entered the room and the door was quickly closed by Roxy.
"She's still getting re..." Frankie was cut off by the stall door opening.
Shenzi's family and friends stared in awe as she timidly stepped out in full view. Instead of picking a long, traditional gown, she was in a white, short strapless dress that stopped at her lower thighs with a black sash and white flower, black opaque tights, a short white veil that stopped at her lower shouders with a tiny, black tiara, and covered her face, white rose earrings with black accents, white Funtasma doll pumps with black accents, a single ivory extension, and black extensions that faded into ivory. Her dark hair was fully down, and her bouquet had black and white roses. She had a silver band ring ready for her groom, because they couldn't find a ring bearer. Her face was makeup-free.
"Oh, Shenzi!" Felicia gushed, "You look so beautiful!" The young bride received other compliments similar to her mother's from Frankie and their friends.
As they did, Friar Tuck couldn't speak. He was in major disbelief; His youngest daughter was getting married. For real! Years ago, she sometimes played wedding with her family as a little girl (he was always the groom for her), but this was the real deal. It was no game. "Are you okay, Dad?" Shenzi's voice snapped him out of his trance.
"Uh, y-yeah," He stammered, "I... I just can't believe this day is finally here."
"I can't either," She shrugged, "I still remember how Chuckie popped the question to me."
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But before long, it was time. Chuckie's heart pounded harshly in his chest as their meals were delivered to their table on silver platters with elegant lids. For Chuckie's plan, Shenzi's platter was left closed, confusing her. When the waiter gestured for him to begin, Chuckie turned to his girlfriend with a loving smile. "Shenzi?"
"Y-yeah?"
"I want to ask you something." Chuckie lifted the lid off her platter with averting his eyes. Shenzi gasped quietly at what she saw. Sitting comfy in a black velvet box was a black diamond ring that resembled a belt with a classic buckle. It was unique, just like her.
"Wh-wha...?"
"Shenzibeth Callie-Belle Tuck?"
"Y-yes?" She stuttered.
Chuckie took the ring box off the platter, and held it out to her. "Will you marry me?"
Shenzi was too stunned to even think, before she responded. "Yes!" She yelled with joy, "I certainly will! Yes!" Some patrons surrounding them, including the gang's waiter, and the gang themselves, cheered for them, as they shared a loving kiss; Their first kiss as an officially engaged couple. Kimi, Lil, Roxy, and Frankie were almost in tears from the sweet, romantic scene before them.
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"That is so romantic!" Felicia exclaimed.
"It really was," Frankie chimed in, with an emotional grin, "It was so sweet, and indeed romantic."
"And that ring is adorable!" Upon returning home from their vacation, the gang gathered at the Tuck house with their parents for Shenzi and Chuckie to make the announcement. Like the proposal itself, the announcement to the folks and other friends was very memorable.
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"We're ba-a-ack!" Frankie yelled into the house after Tommy parked the recreational vehicle in front of the Tuck house. Their friends and their folks were right behind her as they entered the house. They heard stampeding footsteps, before she and Shenzi were bombarded with hugs from their parents, just like their friends were.
"Hi, girls!" Felicia greeted them excitedly.
"How was your trip?" Friar Tuck asked them.
"It was awesome!" Frankie exclaimed happily, "But... before we talk about that, we have a little announcement. Can we all go in the living room?"
The gang plus their families gathered in the living room. They even picked up Angelica, Susie, Fridge, and their folks so they could be there for the announcement. Shenzi and Chuckie sat in front of the large group, trying not to freak out from excitement. "Well, while we were at the Magic Kingdom, having dinner," Chuckie started. Shenzi finished by quickly moving her hand up, revealing her ring with a wide smile. Everyone, even Angelica, cheered loudly and enthusiastically for them.
"Oh, I can't believe it!" Felicia squealed as she hugged Shenzi, then Chuckie tightly. "You're getting married! I knew this would happen one day!"
Friar Tuck was stunned among the cheers and hugs to the engaged couple. He couldn't believe it; His little girl was getting married! He knew it would happen someday, but it still didn't make it less shocking. He was very glad that her future groom was Chuckie, though; He was the perfect boy for his baby girl.
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"Oh, I'd better get back out there," Felicia remarked, before turning to her husband, "You, on the other hand, need to walk our lovely little blushing bride down the aisle when that time comes. It's time to give her away." Shenzi smiled timidly at that. Felicia kissed her youngest daughter's cheek under the veil, before going back out to the pews.
"Come on, girls," Frankie turned to the other bridesmaids, "Let's take our places out there." The girls stood at the altar, where the groomsmen were already at. Kimi smiled at Tommy from her place, Roxy at Maxie, Lil at Harold, and Bobby at Frankie. The boys smiled back at their respective girlfriends.
They turned to a certain door when Chuckie exited the dressing room, and took his place at the altar. He was in a black velvet tuxedo with a white dress shirt, a black necktie, and black tuxedo shoes. His red hair was left wild. He had a black ring with white diamonds ready for his bride. Kimi mouthed "You look great" to him, and he mouthed "Thanks" back to her, and she gave him a thumbs-up.
Chuckie took a deep, shaky breath of last-minute jitters when the chorus for the song "Meant For Me" by Chrissy Chase began playing. This was it. He saw Friar Tuck, his soon-to-be-father-in-law, start walking Shenzi walk down the aisle. The redhead's jaw almost dropped when he saw her; She looked abolutely gorgeous and lovely in her short but elegant dress. She definitely resembled an angel as she slowly walked along the pews. His heart fluttered when she stood in front of him, a bouquet of black and white roses in her hands. Even with her high heels, she was still shorter than him. After kissing his daughter's cheek under her veil, and shaking Chuckie's hand, Friar Tuck sat next to Felicia. "You look so beautiful," Chuckie whispered in Shenzi's ear.
"Thanks, Chuckie," She whispered back, "And you look so handsome."
"Thanks, Shen." He wanted to kiss her so badly, but he knew he had to wait until he was given the cue.
"Dearly beloved," The preacher began, "We are gathered here today, in holy matrimony, to witness the blessed union of Charles Finster, and Shenzibeth Tuck." The bride and groom smiled lovingly at each other. "If anyone objects to this marriage, speak now, or forever hold your peace." Frankie and Kimi, plus Fridge, shot death glares at the audience, making their friends and families stifle laughter, including the couple of the hour. "Very well. Now, I believe you have prepared your vows?" They both nodded.
Chuckie looked down at Shenzi. "Shenzi, I... I love you. There's just no other way to say it. You're beautiful, sweet, funny, supportive, smart, fun, I can go on. We had our problems, but we pulled through. You are the love of my life, and always will be." He finished with a shaky breath.
"Chuckie, I... I don't know any other way to say this, but... I love you so much. I could never, and still can't imagine being with someone other than you. Not once in my whole life. You're handsome, adorable, sweet, supportive, you name it."
"Do you, Charles Finster, take Shenzibeth Tuck to be your lawful wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?"
"I do," Chuckie gently caressed her cheek under her veil, making her blush deepen.
"Do you, Shenzibeth Tuck, take Charles Finster, to be your lawful wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?"
"I do," She smiled lovingly up at him.
He gently slipped the ring on her tiny, right ring finger, as he started getting emotional. She gingerly put the band on his right ring finger.
"Then by the power invested in me," Shenzi moved her veil from her face as the priest began concluding, "I pronounce you husband and wife. You may..." Before he could finish, Shenzi practically jumped on Chuckie, planting her lips on his with her arms around his neck. After regaining his composure, he had his right hand on her back, and the other on her cheek. The audience cheered and cried joyously for them as they separated.
The couple walked down the aisle, hand-in-hand, among the confetti raining down on them, before they were outside. They entered the limousine waiting for them, complete with tin cans and a "Just Married" sign. On the way to the reception, since they had complete privacy from the tinted windows, Shenzi and Chuckie kissed passionately almost the whole time.
The reception was very fun and joyous for the newlyweds, and all their friends and family. They received a lot of wonderful wedding presents from friends and family alike. Shenzi was very surprised, but very happy, when the song Chuckie chose for their first dance was "Just The Way You Are". She was a bit emotional during the father-daughter dance, where "In My Arms" by Plumb was playing. Shenzi and Chuckie started a playful cake fight all around the room after everyone ate a delectable slice.
"Well Tommy," Chuckie turned to his best man, as cake flew. "I guess this is how it's going to be from now on!" He laughed. But Tommy scooped up a handful of cake with a devious grin, before he started chasing the groom.
After the couple's final dance, the reception came to an unfortunate end. Shenzi and Chuckie walked out the front entrance, as they were showered with rose petals and wild cheers. It was going to be a great life, with them together; They just knew it.
Some time later, the young newlyweds were at their honeymoon in Paris, France. They were staying in a hotel close to Reptarland, for sentimental reasons, as suggested by Chuckie.
As he read a book about planning a trip to Disneyland, Chuckie was wearing a blue button-up t-shirt, and dark denim shorts. Although she was nowhere to be seen, Shenzi was wearing a Suicide Squad Harley Quinn themed outfit, with red and blue lace-up shorts, a white slightly cropped raglan tee with red varsity stripes, blue accents, and "Daddy's Lil Monster" in black letters, matching ankle socks, black Harley Quinn mask stud earrings, a single red extension, and full-head extensions that faded from sapphire to sky blue. She liked the movie after seeing it, and Chuckie teasingly theorized that it was mostly because of Harley's "Daddy's Lil Monster" shirt. After laughing at his joke, she admitted that it was true.
Why was he reading a Disneyland book? Because Chuckie planned on taking her to the park in Anaheim for her 19th birthday, which was drawing near. He couldn't wait to see her large, beautiful eyes shine with excitement at that.
They planned on moving to New Jersey, where Shenzi would pursue a career in fashion, but they were waiting until she was ready to move out of her childhood home. He completely understood, so with her parents' okay, he planned on moving in with her after they're back from Paris. He only hoped that they wouldn't be interrupted whenever they would get... intimate. They had before, but they also did earlier in their Parisian hotel room. It was their first time making love as husband and wife. She had entranced him with a white bridal babydoll lingerie top with black bows, and white panties. She also had short black bow Ugg boots on her feet before they were in bed. He never kept track of this; He wondered if they ever forgot to use...
"Chuckie!" Shenzi rushed out of the bathroom, with her hands on her flat, slightly revealed stomach, looking very joyous. She had been feeling kind of sick for the past few days, and naturally, he was very worried about his lovely bride. He hoped she was okay. Little did he know, she was more than okay. When he saw her, she looked emotional. "I have the most amazing news."
(A/N: You know the disclaimer. Well... that's it. The trilogy is done. It ended with a cliffhanger. XD I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, this story, and the entire trilogy. Thanks for all your reviews! I do have another story planned, in a different universe from this trilogy. Also, did you recognize Chuckie's last line at the reception? ;) Hint: It's from the Rugrats franchise.)
Now for some questions, now that the trilogy is finished:
1. Which story out of the three is your favorite?
2. What are your favorite couples?
3. What are your favorite Sheckie (Shenzi x Chuckie) moments?