((Let Leah or Sky post first, then when the other people can join. And, of course, Aiden HAS to join. Everyone`s invited, but act maturely or don`t post. Please. REmember, this is a Muggle occasion, not anywhere near wizard society.))
The soft murmurs and occasional exclamations of happiness were muted in Stacey`s mind. She heard eveyrthing, but took little notice of it. She was too busy staring at herself in a large, ornately framed mirror. Looking at herself in a mirror was not something she did often, in fact, it was something she hardly did. A small smile marked her face and she appeared to be perfectly happy. And she was.
In less than an hour she would be married to the one she loved most; Aiden. Her eyes were the most brillaint blue most people have ever seen them. Her ivory dress was spread around her perch on the backless stool. It wasn`t the most comfortable place to be, but it was the only place she could be without messing up her dress.
Her dress was a soft ivory and had an off-shoulder design. It draped beautifully onto the floor when she walked and had a distincive Vicortian look. She had roped of shinning perals hanging from her neck and they accented her ears, also. Her hair was in a French bun with gold accents in it, bringing out the natural blonde highlights in her hair. She rubbed her left ring finger absent mindedly. Someone that was with Aiden rigt now had her ring, just as she had his. It was firmly placed on her first finger-- the only finger it fit.
"Stacey?" A male voice called.
"Hmm?" Stacey asked, turning her head slightly to meet her father`s gaze in the mirror.
"Are you ready?" He asked, carefully putting a hand on his daughter`s shoulder.
"Yes." Stacey replied confidently. "Aw, dad, don`t cry" She sighned, turning around to hug her father.
"Don`t, sweetheart. You`ll mess up your makeup or something." He whispered, pulling away and whiping his tears. Stacey just smiled. "I love you, daddy." She mumbled.
"Love you too. But you`re just not going to be my little girl anymore." James sniffed. Stacey took her father`s hand and looked around the room to see her bridesmaids and female family members in the room.
Leah stood near Stacey, wearing her beautiful bridesmaids dress. She was surrounded by the other bridesmaids and Stacey's family. She knew a few people, but there were definitely several new faces in the crowd. She recognized a few people from names that Stacey had mentioned while talking to them, but the rest was all just a blur. Leah was sure that she would meet everyone at the reception later, so she didn't really try to meet people now.
She loved weddings, because you could see how beautiful everyone was. Everyone, no matter who they were, dressed up for a wedding. This was no exception. Not a single person was left out of the perfectly planned color scheme. Each dress, tux, and pair of shoes matched the others flawlessly.
Leah took off one of her shoes and rubbed her foot carefully down the other leg. She had carefully strapped her wand to her leg, just in case. It was under her dress of course, so there would be no way for anyone to see it.
((What does the dress look like, and who's the maid of honor?))
((Uhm, maid of honor... I think Katie-- who is Stacey`s Muggle friend-- is the maid of honor. The bridesmaid`s dresses are red, halter, end just below the knees. The bridesmaids have diamond neclaces, courtesy of Stacey`s family. White heels.))
Stacey smiled of at Leah from her place on the stool. The tiara in her hair glittered as she moved her head. You can take the shoes off if you want. Stacey thought to Leah. Just dont forget them here. She winked quickly before her attention was taken buy some cousin.
Izzy walked into the wedding. She had on a high waisted skirt that was white and had flower print on it. It came down to her knee's showing her nicely tanned and sculpted calfs. She had a black tank top tucked into and and a thick black belt around.
She didn't know Stacy very well at all, and had only heard of Aiden but Leah was going to be a brides mate and she hadn't been to a wedding for awhile, so thought it might be fun. Izzy Glanced around and didn't know anybody well enough to sit by them, so she went and sat down in about the middle waiting for the wedding to start.
(Where is the wedding? Is it in a church or like on the beach or what?
((Lol, oops. It`s in a church.))
Leah smiled at Stacey. ~Way ahead of you there sister!~ She thought to Stacey, moving so that you could see her shoes clearer, her feet next to them. She laughed to herself, and then turned to look around her. She decided to speak to Katie, Stacey's maid of honor.
Sky stood quietly by Leah, her long black hair curled and her bangs straight, but to the side. This was one of the few times that Sky had actually put on some kind of make-up and actually thought it looked nice on her. She loved the colors that Stacey had chosen for the dress. Sky sure did look good in red! She had her wand tucked away somewhere in her dress, luckily, not visible on the outside. (That would look quite weird, no?) She walked up to Stacey once she was done conversing with her cousin, and then hugged her.
"Oh my gosh! You look so beautiful Stacey!" Sky exclaimed. "Aiden is going to be so happy when he sees you." She grinned and then whispered. "Er...what exactly does a bridesmaid do?" She asked quickly. She felt a little stupid asking such a question on the day of the wedding, but she hadn't really had an opportunity and had never been to a wedding.
Stacey laughed happily. "Oh, Sky. Don`t worry. All you have to do is walk downt he isle and try not to go too fast or too slow. Then stand next to Leah, she won`t let you mess anything up." She shot a glance towards her friend who had held her captive the night before so she could see Aiden. "And thank you. You look really nice, too." She beamed.
James cleared his throat, then squeezed Stacey`s hand and walked away to meet more coisins trying to pry their way into Stacey`s hiding place.
"So are you nervous at all?" Sky asked. Sky imagined a wedding to be the most frightening yet glorious day of a brides' life. But she didn't know.
Stacey smiled, but her eyes betrayed her and she knew it. She took a deep breath. "Yes." She sighed. "I`ve never been more nervous in my life. I mean, we`ve been planning this for years, and now today is finally it."
As if on cue, the room grew quiet and everyone left except James, Leah, Sky, and Kaity. James came closer again. "Are you ready?" He asked softly.
Sky smiled. "We're all really happy for you Stacey." She walked over to her purse and retrieved a small black envelope and stuck it on the mirror. "You can't open that until after the wedding, alright?" She said, holding back the fit of giggles that she felt were ready to erupt.
Stacey raised and eyebrow. "It`s not a fat stripper in a leopard speedo is it?" She asked softly.
James raised an eyebrow. "Do I want to know?" He asked.
"Nope." Stacey replied with a large smile. "Come on guys, line up. Leah, Sky, Katie, then me." Her eyes flushed pink and she blushed.
Sky had to. She started giggling when Stacey asked for she had gotten the answer correct. But Sky knew Stacey would still pick up the envelope and laugh. Sky quickly stopped giggling though and got in her place in line.
Stacey raised an eyebrow. "Sky, you know you`re going to die soon, right?" She asked cheerfully, no threat in her voice. Everyone who would have heard her was a wizard or witch, except for Katie, but she was used to it. "Okay guys. Here we go."
((Let Aiden post now.))
((AWWW... I was totally ready to post!!!!! :( Aiden better hurry it up or I'm going to be mad! XD))
((Sorry, sorry. Wow, I almost missed my own wedding. =p))
Aiden stood in the front of the large audience of guests. He wore a handsome suit that matched the entire room's color scheme which looked appropriate for a groom, and his hair was neatly combed back into a formal way. Aiden looked around him as the room began to get quiet until no one spoke with the exception of hushed whisperers.
Aiden adjusted his weight so that he was standing upright. He looked at the rows of quests, some faces he knew, some he didn't. This was the day, the moment he was waiting for second he layed eyes on Stacey Black. He one true love who would now, in just a short period of time, be his wife. He waited silently, his hands crossed politely in front of him. His eyes were a bright golden color. Aiden took a deep breath as he looked down the aisle. He wasn't nervous. No. He was anxious, and excited for this moment which he had waited patiently for a long time.
((Lol. It`s okay.))
Stacey nodded as the music started, a cue for the bridesmaid`s to come out. "Okay, you three. Leah, you go first, then Sky, you go when she`s halfway down." She nodded at Katie, who could get the idea.
"Ready." She took a deep breath and she spoke mostly to herself. The doors were opened and Leah was reveal to the croud. The bridesmaids each had a small bouqeut of red carnations. She watched and waited as her turn down the isle approached.
((Okay, Leah. Now you can post. >.<))
(Whoa! I almost missed your wedding Stacey!)
Isabelle quickly ran into the chapel, and took her seat near the front but mostly in the middle. She was wearing a light pink dress that went down to her knees, and wore pink open-toed high-heels, her hair was up and two long locks of hair framed her face, she wore her normal makeup. Isabelle shoot an encouraging smile at Aiden, and then the music started and down the isle the bridesmaids came.
Leah nodded at Stacey. She gripped her flowers lightly, not wanting to crush the delicate stems. She took a deep breath looking down at her shoes. She had remembered to put them back on, and no matter how uncomfortable, they looked great on her feet. As she was revealed to the crowd she smiled, and began to walk slowly, carefully, down the aisle.
She smiled at the faces going past her, and finally up at Aiden. Leah was nervous for him, and for Stacey as well. Why she was nervous for them, she couldn't say. She knew they loved each other. It was as simple as that.
Sky then followed Leah, holding the small, yet wonderful, assortment of carnations carefully in her hands. Her main focus was to not fall in these shoes that she was wearing. Every few steps, she would find herself looking at the ground. She hated the feeling of people staring at her. But she smiled all the way down, taking her place next to Leah.
Jason beamed at Sky from the edge of a pew. He was sitting with other Hogwarts students, but he didn`t know any of them, not that he was conversing with them anyway. His mark was covered carefully with the jacket of his light blue suit. He smiled at Sky as she looked down at her feet.
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After Sky was halfway down the isle, Katie started out. As she took her place near the other two, the music changed. Stacey took deep breaths and the door opened to reveal her to the croud. Everyone in the pews stood and turned to look at her, but she didn`t see them. Her eyes locked on Aiden and she gave him a large smile, and the smile was for him only.
As she set off down the isle with her overflowing bouquet, her appearance changed. She hair didn`t turn purple or anything noticable like that. No, she appeared older. Happy. She seemed perfectly at peace except for the fact that she couldn`t go any faster than the music. The only thing that kept her from dashing down the isle was her father`s arm.
The great cathedral-like church fit the scene perfectly, and Stacey appeared in it perfectly. She didn`t look like a normal person getting married in the present time. She looked like a great princess getting married to her prince in the times of castles and knights. Her eyes shone the most brilliant blue ever; it was a most unnatural shade, not a normal color, but she couldn`t help it. She was too happy.
Aiden watched Sky and Katie walk slowly down the isle. The wedding march was playing in the background, but he wasn't really listening. He was looking for her.
Then, it was Stacey's turn to walk down the isle. His entire face lit up, the brightest it had ever been, the second he layed eyes on her. Her perfect smile was for him and he knew it. This was their moment. The moment he had been waiting for, and now it was here. It was now.
Aiden waited anxiously, but patiently by the altar. Every muscle in his body wanted to run out, and embrace her in his arms. However, he knew it was only a few moments until she would be there beside him, ready to take their vows. Aiden knew he was ready.
Stacey`s smile was huge, flashing her white teeth. Everything was going too slow, she wanted to get down the carpet faster, but she knew she couldn`t. So she walked gracefully along, holding her father`s arm.
After what seemed like forever, she got to the altar. Her father kissed her cheek then let go of her arm, going to sit on the pews. Stacey took a deep breath and carefully walked up the two small steps. She smiled again as she nodded at Aiden, then faced the minister.
Leah sighed with happiness. She had seen the look on Stacey's face, it was the most loving she had ever seen it. Stacey's love for Aiden seemed to pulsate around her, and Aiden's love for Stacey seemed to pulse right back.
She beamed at Stacey, knowing that she probably wouldn't see it, for her eyes were so locked onto Aiden. Leah stood still, holding her flowers, not wanting to ruin anything.
Aiden looked at Stacey as they both stood in front of the minister. His eyes glowed with much love and affection as he stared into beautiful, perfect blue eyes. They were magnificent. The same as everything about her, magnificent.
Aiden looked at the minister, only to return his eyes to Stacey's for he could not take his eyes off of her for long. His entire body itched with excitement and longing. He was ready.
As the minister began to speak, Aiden began to listen to what he said. However, he still kept most of his attention on her.
Stacey couldn`t look away from Aiden, and she only faintly her the minister`s words. She heard words. They were supposed to mean something. What was she supposed to do? Oh yes! She took Aiden`s left hand in her left hand and his right with her right.
"And now, your vows."
Was it that soon already? Time flies when you don`t pay attention to it. She cleared her throat, as she was to say her vow first.
"Aiden Gray, I met you only four years ago, and time has flied since then. It seems like forever ago at the same time. WE are alike in so many ways, yet you are somehting I`ve never seen before. You are wonderful, intelligent, funny, sweet... Everything that a girl could wish for. You`ve swept me off my feet, leaving me breathless. You`ve helped me through the good times, and the bad times. You`ve always been there and you`ve never left. Aiden, I love you."
Her words were short, but there was great feeling behind them. They vibrated around the silence in the audience and she had even heard a few soft sighs. She didn`t think what she had said was that special in comparison to how great she thought Aiden was.
No words could describe how she felt about him, she just had make them fit.
Leah sighed. Stacey's vow was perfect. It was simple, and yet it fit exactly what Leah knew about them as a couple. She smiled, and then looked at Aiden, wondering if his vow would be similar.
Leah tried to keep her mind on the ceremony before her, the wonderful union of two people. However, in the back of her mind, she couldn't help but think of Pete. Where was he now? The boy who had stolen her heart, had also taken it with him when he left.
Sky never cried for things like this. Never. However, she knew that by the end of the wedding, she would. Of course, it would be a good thing. She had never witnessed such love between two beings before, even if this was the first wedding Sky had ever attended. Stacey and Aiden shared something special. No doubt about it. She listened to Stacey's vows and smiled. It was hard to believe that this was a fellow classmate.
Aiden stared at her eyes as Stacey spoke her vows. He smiled a breathtaking smile the entire time she spoke. The words were meaningful, and they were for him. He'd never felt more happy in his entire life until now. In this moment.
Aiden held her hands softly in his own, and continued to grin brightly even when she finished speaking. He knew it was time for his vows so he cleared his throat and began to speak.
"Stacey.....my love" He began, "We have already been through a lot together, and I believe that God has been preparing us for this moment and for our future together. I promise to keep the good memories alive, and to let the bad ones die. I vow not to let the sun go down on our anger, and to treat each morning as a new day to love you, the gift I have been given. I will not forsake you or these vows that we have made, but rather strive to show you my love for the rest of our lives. This is my promise to you. I will be the man you need me to be. I will be your sun, your moon, your star, your husband." He finished, speaking loudly and clearly.
Yes, it may have sounded cheesy. However, he didn't care. Aiden meant these words and they were the truth. It was a vow he would keep forever.
Stacey couldn`t help but tear up as Aiden said his vow. His words were beautiful, perfect. They seemed to fit much better than hers did. She freed one of her hands to wipe away her tears quickly. "I`m sorry." She mumbled with a smile.
She beamed at Aiden, and turned towards the minister as she was supposed to. She gently squeezed his hand again, barely hearing what the older man was saying. She took a sideways glance at Aiden, her eyes still shining with unshed tears.
Leah's bright smile turned to a close-to-tears-smile as Aiden said his vows. She couldn't help but think how perfect they were for each other. The way Aidens voice rang through the church made tears spring immediately to her eyes.
Stacey's vows had made her happy, but this was a little to much happiness to take. She knew that her friend would be taken care of, to say the least. She didn't think she could find two people more perfect for each other if she searched the whole world.
Aiden flashed a large, brilliant smile at Stacey. Even though his bright eyes weren't tearing up, he felt the same strong emotions. He looked into her eyes, and knew that they were destined to be together. He was perfect for her as she was to him. A perfect match.
Aiden watched Stacey wipe her tears away. He smiled again as she apologized. He too reluctantly turned toward the minister slowly. Aiden held her hand softly as he partly listened to what the minister had to say. He mostly paid his attention to Stacey.
Stacey smiled. She could barely hear the minister`s words. Well, he was still talking, so that must mean they should just be listening. Which she wasn`t. She was aware of her fast heartbeat, the pulse from Aiden`s hand, and little else. She was barely even aware of the large croud behind them. This was her day, and if anyone was going to ruin it, Stacey wouldn`t be too happy about that.
Oh, the minister had stopped talking. He motioned with his hands for Stacey and Aiden to face each other again, which they did. She felt his ring on her first finger slide slightly, but it would be back on his hand where it belonged.
"Aiden Gray, do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? For better or for worse? For fortune or in ruin? For sickness or in health?" The elderly man asked, smiligh at Aiden.
Stacey`s pulse quickened. It was so close now.
((Lol. Sorry for the movie-sounding words, but I don`t exactly have a degree for doign weddings or anything.))
Aiden stared in Stacey's mesmerizing eyes as he listened to what the minister said. This time he did pay attention to what the old man had to say in case he said something at the wrong time. However, nothing could ruin this day.
Aiden held her hand softly, and continued to smile largely. His eyes were glowing as he took in a deep breath of air. As it was his turn to speak, he spoke them loudly and slowly, his words booming across the entire room.
"I do." Aiden had said finally. The moment those words were spoken, it felt as if he was lighter. Like it was a sort of secret password to get into paradise. For him, this was his happy ending.
Stacey`s eyes sparkled brilliantly as she stared at him. This was it, within seconds they would be married. The minister nodded and turned to Stacey.
"Stacey Black, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband? For better or for worse? For fortune or in ruin? For sickness or in health?" He asked.
Stacey took a deep breath, her chest rising. She seemed to glow; the pearls gleamed brigthly, but that wasn`t it. She was happy. She had never been so happy before in her whole life. This would be the memory she visited over and over again, whenever she was sad.
"I do." She said. Her voice sounded majestic, and she was glad it wasn`t shaking.
Aiden smiled even more brightly, if that was possible. Not only that, the hapiness he was feeling right now was pulsing through his body. It seemed like those years of waiting had been nothing. Now was what he wanted the most, and it was happening. Now.
Aiden held her hands, and slowly rubbed his thumb over Stacey's. His eyes were shining more radiantly then they have ever been in his entire existence. This was it.
The minister smiled. "You may now kiss the bride." He called.
Stacey beamed, but didn`t move. She couldn`t start the kiss, Aiden had to. Her fingers tingled where they met his, and her heart sped up. This was it. Now. They were married, technically.
((Sorry for the short post, not much for me to say.))
Aiden looked at the minster for a few half seconds, and turned back to Stacey. His eyes continued to glow as he held her hand. His heart felt like it was about to brust through his chest because it was beating so fast now. In fact, his entire body was warm.
Aiden smiled, and leaned forward to kiss Stacey. Their first kiss as a married couple. He would remember this day, this moment for his entire life. Another happy memory with her.
((Its okay. Mines short too.))
Stacey smiled brightly as she returned the kiss softly. she faintly head people clapping, and she knew they would be standing. She pulled away quickly, but not because she wanted the kiss to end. She wiped at her eyes, trying to dry her tears that were falling down her cheeks.
They were happy tears. Everything about this day was happy. She was married to Aiden, and she quickly slid the ring onto his hand, something she must not have heard the minister instruct.
((Lol, I forgot about the rings.))
Aiden pulled away, and slowly opened his eyes. He saw the guests standing and clapping behind them, but he paid little notice to them. He flashed her a brilliant grin, and followed what she did. He took the ring, and put it on the ring finger of her left hand.
Aiden sighed quietly. It was a happy sound. They were married. No more waiting. It was now official. They belonged to each other forever.
((Haha its okay. I forgot too.))
Leah sighed in unison with the newly weds. It seemed as though the entire crowd sighed with them. They were officially married, and had the rings to prove it! She smiled brilliantly at them, knowing that they were meant to be together forever. There just wasn't any other way that she could see them. She couldn't imagine a day where Stacey couldn't bring herself to look at Aiden. It just wasn't plausible. She clapped awkwardly around the flowers, the silly grin still slapped on her face.
Stacey grinned and took his hand, gripping his fingers with hers. It was over. There was nothing left to wait for. It was done. She and Aiden were married, and even though a lot of people thought that they were too young, Stacey knew much different. She loved Aiden with her whole heart and more, and she would for a long time. Forever even.
Stacey turned to face the croud, still looking at Aiden. "Ready?" She asked softly so only he (and her vampire friends in the audience) could hear.
Aiden squeezed her hand softly. His entire body was warm, maybe because he was so happy right now. Happy that he could have the love of life to be officially his. It was real.
Aiden took his first look at all the guests. They all seemed to be looking at both of them smiling. The entire room was bright and lively. It was unbelievable.
Aiden nodded quickly. "More than ever." He told Stacey quietly. His eyes were glowing brightly.
Stacey smiled and nodded. "Okay." She took a deep breath and slowly set off down the couple stairs and onto the long lane. She nodded at people as she passed them, but mostly she was aware of Aiden. Her hand tingled and she felt light. She was happy. Never been happier. That was it. She was married.
"So Mr. Gray, how was your day?" Stacey asked softly, her voice barely a mumble.
Aiden kept his large smile, and walked down the aisle with Stacey. He was vaguely paying attention to anything but Stacey.
"It has been wonderful. The best day ever." He replied, his voice full of happiness. "And how about you Mrs. Gray?" Aiden asked her this time, smiling at saying that for the first time.
Stacey grinned and nodded again as she passed her cousins. "Oh, my day was excellent, probably the best day of my life." She turned her head to look at him and beamed. Her eyes were glittering brightly.
"It was an wonderous soft of day, don`t you think?"
Aiden nodded quickly. His entire face was glowing with enuthusiasm. "The best for sure." He agreed. "I couldn't think of a better one. I'm so happy you're mine now." He said, whispering the last words in Stacey's ear. Aiden leaned forward to kiss her forehead.
Stacey smiled brightly. They had now reached the end of the great hall, and were spilling out into the room beyond it. She led Aiden to one end, where the rest of the wedding party would line up. As the other people came out, they would shake hands or embrace their visitors.
"I`ve always been yours my moon."
Isabelle got up with tears in her eyes, the tears were full of happiness, and went over to Stacey and Aiden and said "Congratulations guys! I'm so happy for you guys!" she couldn't wait for the wedding party hoping there wouldn't be another speedo. She smiled widely at the newly-wed couples.
Leah couldn't help but overhear Stacey ask, "Ready?" Though she knew the words were meant for Aiden alone, she thought to Stacey, ~Yes Ma'am!~
After Aiden and Stacey had processed out of the room, with nearly everyone filing out behind them, Leah remained on the steps of the altar. She turned and looked up at the cross. It had been a long time since she was last in a Church, and she tried to take it all in.
((Craaaaap....I'm lagging behind. uh...))
Sky clapped for the new couple and quickly wiped her eyes before looking at Jason and smiling at him.
Jason smiled back at Sky, then stood up slowly. He waited for her to come down, then took her hand. "You looked beautiful up there." He whispered to her.
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Stacey smiled, hearing Leah. She gently squeezed Aiden`s hand. "Thank you, Isabelle." She said, beaming at the younger girl. She turned her head towards Aiden, then towards Sky.
"And don`t worry, Sky know`s that there will be serious consequences if a guy in a speedo shows up." She grinned broader, knowing Aiden had no idea what they meant. And before he could say anything another couple demanded their attention with hugs and congratulations.
Leah finished looking around the altar and began to walk slowly out of the almost empty church. People were still mingling, but some that didn't know Stacey very well seemed to have left. She made her way into the gathering area which was still too crowded. She had no chance of getting over to Stacey and Aiden, so she stood still, leaning against the wall.
Isabelle walked out of the crowd over to Leah and said "You want to get in there, I bet! Then follow me, I learned this cool technique before I came here, just scream out a popular celebrity's name and point in a direction that you think if they were actually there they would go after you scream their name in a fan like voice. Like, for muggle girls you could scream out Jonas Brothers, but some of these people may have not of heard of them, and I would probably go running outta here." she smiled, and added "It usually works, I've actually screamed that Edward Cullen was there once, when I wanted to get to my locker, where a very cute boy was standing, he went running after the girls yelling for them to come back. It was so funny, it works usually." Isabelle pointed in the direction of the doors, and said to Leah to scream in a fan-like voice that whoever they were thinking of were running that way.
"That's OK Isabelle, I want these people to get a chance to talk to Stacey and Aiden as well. Besides, I wouldn't want to ruin their big day." Leah said, truthfully. She was quite happy to wait for the crowd to clear. She actually enjoyed people-watching. It was one of her hobbies.
(That sounds kind of creepy doesn't it?)
((Haha.))
Aiden smiled, and hugged all the people he knew and shook hands with the ones he didn't. There were so many people! Aiden continued to hold onto Stacey's hand, his fingers entwined with hers.
Aiden looked at down Stacey, and flashed her brilliant smile. He gave her a tight, one-handed hug.
((Yeah, it does.))
Ignoring the next people making their way up to her, Stacey turned and hugged Aiden tightly. "I love you." She whispered, her lips close to his ear. She pulled away and kissed him quickly before turning back to her friends and family.
She laced her fingers through Aiden`s more and squeezed them gently.
((I KNEW IT!))
Leah could tell the crowd was thinning, and she caught a glimpse of Stacey and Aiden hugging. She smiled, and then began to make her way slowly over towards them.
Aiden smiled, and turned his face close to her so he could whisper something in her ear. "I love you too...so very much."
Aiden turned around, and looked at all of the guests. He saw that some people were clearing out so it wasn't as congested in the room. He actually able to breathe some. Aiden then noticed Leah coming towards them. "Hello Leah." He greeted her politely.
"Aiden." Leah greeted, bowing sarcastically. She smiled at him, and then swept both of them into a hug. She said, "I'm so happy for you two! You look so perfect together!"
Stacey grinned, giving Leah a one-armed hug. "Thank you so much for being a bridesmaid." She whispered. "Really, you look great, although you often do." Leah would understand what she meant.
Leah made a noise somewhere along the lines of 'Pffft' and flicked her hand at Stacey. "Please, darling, you're the beautiful one! You're up there in a perfect white dress, and all that..." She gestured to Aiden, as if that summed up what she was trying to say.
Stacey smiled and started to blush a little, and her eyes got a light pink tint. "Oh, stop it." She said, looking down and picking at her dress. It was a beautiful dress. It was something that wouldn`t look out of place in a castle decorated for a ball.
Aiden nodded with agreement at what Leah said. She didn't look wonderful in her dress. He smiled brightly, and kept holding Stacey's hand.
He turned towards Leah. "What did you think of the wedding?" Aiden asked, keeping his smile bright. His eyes were glowing.
Leah laughed as Stacey blushed. She always thought it a little funny when her friends blushed.
"I'll stop when you stop looking like a..." Leah searched for the word and came up short. "that!" She stuttered, not sure what else to call such beauty.
Leah turned to Aiden and sighed, somewhat dramatically. However, she didn't think that the drama would surprise them... it was her way of doing things. "It was perfect! It was gorgeous! It was..." She sighed again, once more at a loss for words.
"Up to your standards?" Stacey laughed. Leah had simply gone nuts when she had mentioned the wedding, and even crazier when she realized that weddings meant dresses. Leah was the one who made sure Stacey stayed away from Aiden the night before.
Stacey might have been able to get away from a normal person, but not a vampire.
"Most definitely!" Leah replied smiling. She caught Stacey's train of thought and smiled wider as the memories play through her mind. No matter what Stacey tried, there was no way she would've escaped from Leah. Even if Leah had been a human, she would've been able to hold Stacey for a while... just not a very long while.
Stacey grinned. She could feel that Leah had felt her memories. "Yeah, last nigth was fun." She said sarcastically. "I simply couldn`t think of anything, or anyone, I`d rather be spending my time with." She turned her head slightly to smile at Aiden, who had been stuck with her dad the whole night.
Aiden rolled his eyes sarcastically. "Its good to know someone had fun last night." He teased. It actually wasn't that bad staying with Stacey's dad. However, neither of them really said much to each other. He squeezed Stacey's hand.
"Great! Thanks! Nice to know I'm second best!" Leah said, sarcastically throwing her hands up in the air as if she gave up. She broke into a smile, and laughed, knowing that no one would ever be first in Stacey's heart except for Aiden.
Stacey smirked. "Who said you were second Leah?" She asked, smiling broadly. She leaned into Aiden and wrapped one arm around him. She was his wife. He was her husband. She just couldn`t believe it.
Aiden smiled, surprised by the random hug. "Oh, so I'm second?" He teased her lightly. Aiden hugged her back tightly. The room was getting less and less congested, making it easier to talk without shouting.
"Ouch..." Leah said, looking away and biting her lip. "That hurts... especially because you're married... that's just... uncalled for..." She trailed off, playfully not meeting their eyes.
Stacey laughed. "I meant that as in mabey your not second. Mabey you`re third, fourth, or so on." She clairified. "Gosh, that was something I didn`t plan on explaining today." She grinned broadly.
She gently squeezed Aiden`s hand, turning her head towards him.
Leah's mouth dropped. And yet, her anger was still playful. If you really stared, you would notice the very corners of her mouth twitching just slightly, itching to smile.She stared at her, disbelieving, yet joking all the while. "Oh so now I'm like forty-third? Gee THANKS Stacey!" She shook her head and turned away, palm raised toward Stacey.
Stacey laughed and pulled Leah`s hand, making her turn back towards her. She barely noticed the colder temperature of her friend`s hand. She was used to the temperature difference between vampires and humans.
"Now don`t be silly, Leah. You`re fourty-fourth." She said matter-of-factly.
Leah turned reluctantly back toward Stacey. She felt Stacey's warm hand grab hers, but she didn't flinch as she used to. She hardly even noticed the difference. It was just how life was.
"That's worse!" She said with a laugh.
Stacey grinned and pulled Leah into another hug. "Aw, come on. You know I don`t have a list." She assured. She did not, in fact, have an actual list where she numbered her friends and family. Of course, everyone has those mental tracks that know who`s above who, but it isn`t really important.
Although, Stacey knew Leah would probably be above her own mother if she did make such a list.
"Ouch." Leah said, responding to Stacey's thoughts. Leah had such an ease with reading minds that she had a hard time telling what was said out loud and what wasn't.
When she finally did realize that she had responded to Stacey's thoughts she said, "Oops... my bad. But still, ouch!"
Stacey felt Leah`s presence in her mind, and she could have pushed her out. But she didn`t. She didn`t want to sugar coat anything, especially if it was true.
"Yea." She said, gently squeezing Aiden`s hand. "Anyway Leah, I`m really glad you were a bridesmaid." She said, her voice caring and thankful.
Leah smiled and said, "Stacey, it was no problem! The ceremony was so great! You two looked beautiful up there together!"
Leah beamed at them, hoping that they understood just how true her words were. She wouldn't lie to them. She didn't think she could if she wanted to.