Ruikasa - Theater Kids to Boyfriends?

New Horizons

 I was nervous as we pulled up to the location that the wedding was being hosted. It looked small, and there was only room for two weddings, but it still gave me anxiety. Everyone was coming. Wonderland x Showtime, all of Leo/Need. Akito and Toya decided to come too. The rest of my family was coming as well.

I nervously chuckled as Akito and Toya pulled me out of the car and into the building. Now the wait for Rui.

We walked down the aisle slowly. Everyone was cheering and crying, but I was still self-conscious. The walk seemed to take a million years. It was if time was slowed.

Finally, as we stopped with the wedding party. Reality hit me, and I tried not to cry tears of joy after the realization hit. Rui really did look beautiful in his suit.

"Ahem." The minister said. "We are gathered here today to witness the reunion of Tsukasa and Rui. We are glad to have you with us, family and friends.

Today is the beginning of a remarkable journey for this couple. Drawing on their mutual admiration, respect, and trust, they are ready to embark on the next chapter in their lives. We celebrate the love evident in their relationship, and wish them well on this joyous occasion." He said. "Who gives this groom today?" He points to me.

"I do." Rui responded.

"If anyone has an objection toward this union, please speak now." Silence.

"Marriage is an integral part of the human tradition. Let us remember, as we stand here before the Universe , that the vows taken today hold great importance, just as they did to our ancestors. As individuals, we make the choice to enter the union of marriage in order to share all aspects of ourselves with our soulmate. Today, this is true for Tsukasa and Rui.

There are few greater joys in life than finding someone with whom we truly "click." In that spirit, I will now share a short reading on soulmates from author Richard Bach:

'A soulmate is someone who has locks that fit our keys, and keys to fit our locks. When we feel safe enough to open the locks, our truest selves step out and we can be completely and honestly who we are; we can be loved for who we are and not for who we're pretending to be. Each unveils the best part of the other. No matter what else goes wrong around us, with that one person we're safe in our own paradise. Our soulmate is someone who shares our deepest longings, our sense of direction. When we're two balloons, and together our direction is up, chances are we've found the right person. Our soulmate is the one who makes life come to life.'" I couldn't believe this was real.

"Under the eyes of the Universe, together we take a moment to acknowledge the seriousness of the commitment being entered into today. With great joy, we also recognize the special bond shared by Tsukasa and Rui.

I will now invite the couple to share their vows with one another. Tsukasa and Rui, the promises you make today are sacred; they are the groundwork from which your marriage will grow and blossom over time.

Tsukasa, would you like to begin first?"

I thought for a second before speaking. "Rui, today you will become my husband. I promise to love you when well, injured, and ill.

"Rui, your turn."

"Tsukasa, today you will become my husband. I promise to love you when well, injured, and ill."

"Let us proceed. Tsukasa and Rui, it's time to join hands." Was this real? Yes, it was.

"Tsukasa, before your family and friends, do you take Rui as your beloved Husband, to have and to hold, through laughter and in sadness, through challenges and successes, so long as you both shall live?"

"I do." I meant it more than I thought I ever would. Two simple words could do this much.

"Rui, before your family and friends, do you take Tsukasa as your beloved Husband, to have and to hold, through laughter and in sadness, through challenges and successes, so long as you both shall live?"

"I do."

"Wedding rings are a traditional symbol of the strength of the bond between two soulmates. This bond is never broken, and continues in a perpetual circle, glowing with the warmth and eternal light of two souls in a perfect union. By wearing these rings, you will be always reminded of the connection you share and the vows you have made today.

Please repeat after me:

I, Tsukasa, present you, Rui, with this ring as a symbol of our everlasting love. Let it never lose its luster, just as my love for you will never fade.

I, Rui, present you, Tsukasa, with this ring as a symbol of our everlasting love. Let it never lose its luster, just as my love for you will never fade."

We did just that, and now we were almost done.

"With all the power that I vessel from the Universe, you are now husband and husband." He seemed happy in the calmest way. "Tsukasa, you may now kiss the groom."

Soon enough, even though many people were watching and clapping, we held the happiest kiss imaginable.

Now, it was time for a new horizon to come. Marriage.

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FIN.