Too Much

Chapter Thirty Three

Three years later.

Eleanor

I straightened my dress and made a little twirl infront of the mirror. The soft, flowy material of the gown fluttered lightly as I did so.

I smiled--deciding that I liked the dress looked on me.

I tucked my hair behind my ear, a mannerism I usually do whenever I'm nervous or conscious, before I remembered half of it is pulled back and only half of it is down, wild waves of brunette hair down my back.

This was a big day. A big step, as well as for me and Louis and our relationship.

I gave myself one last approving look at the mirror before my eyes fell on the bouquet laid infront of me. I smiled before I picked it up.

"Eleanor?" a voice said after the opening of the door was heard.

My head snapped towards the door. Lottie.

"You ready?" she asked with a soft smile.

"Yeah. Sure."

**

I walked slowly and carefully down the aisle, smiling as I walked past people I know. Sophia and Lou making a thumbs-up gesture with a big smile at me. I held the bouquet closer to my chest and looked down to my toes to hide the blush creeping up my cheeks as I knew what they were thinking. I couldn't stop smiling.

I felt a hand on my own, as it was linked on somebody's arm. I looked at the hand before looking up to see Louis' face smiling at me and then pressing a light kiss on my cheek. I smiled back before looking ahead at the altar.

My mind wandered what it would be like if instead of beside me, Louis was at the end of the aisle waiting for me. I shook my head, I was thinking so much ahead of us. I knew I should just enjoy what's happening at the moment instead of getting my hopes up.

It didn't stop my heart from pounding against my chest though, as the image of Louis in his suit standing at the end of the aisle waiting for me wouldn't leave my mind.

Finally, we reached the end of the aisle where Louis and I would have to separate for the bridesmaids and groomsmen were sat on opposite sides. He let my hand slip in his before he tugged me to him and leaned in close enough to whisper in my ear, making me shiver.

"Someday."

And before I could process what he had meants we were already walking towards our designated seats.

Someday.

**

By the time Jay walked down the aisle, I couldn't stop a tear from slipping out of my eye.

This was the woman Louis adored and cherished for reasons that left me speechless. As she graced down the aisle beaming brightly at everyone and practically lighting up the whole cathedral I couldn't help but wonder how someone could be so beautiful inside and out. The woman who had failed several times but never gave up on love. The woman who has gone through so much yet stood strong through it all. I couldn't help but think: she deserved these. Loving children, a wonderful family, a bunch of friends and a great soon-to-be husband, looking at her in awe of the beauty of the person which is her.

I wiped my tears as I listened to the vows the couple personally made for each other. My mind couldn't help but wander towards the direction it went to a while ago again. Louis and I looking at each other in the eyes as we stated our vows, promises of love, faithfulness and lifetime. I shook my head once more to rid of the daydream I was clearly having, reminding myself that this day wasn't about me, but as I took and glance at Louis' direction and found out he was looking at me with misty eyes, like he was there but his mind is somewhere far away, I couldn't help but think that maybe I wasn't the only one thinking ahead.

**

Being the maid of honor to Jay's wedding is a big step for Louis and I's relationship. A wedding is one of the occasions you'll remember. Every single detail engraved into a memory stuck in the back of your mind.

I could simply be a bridesmaid, or even just an invited guest, but Jay made me her maid-of-honor. That clearly means I was someone she treasured. Someone dear to her heart.

And this was taking a big step because as I said, weddings are obviously a big deal. It's something you simply don't forget about. So that meant, five, ten years from now when Louis looks back to his mum's wedding and he'd remember me, a girl he loved and his mum was close enough to pick as her maid-of-honor, regardless of whether we'd still be together.

"You're awfully quiet," Louis noted, halting my train of thoughts at once. We were sitting at the reception, the program now done and there were just people dancing to the slow song in the background.

"Just thinking." I replied.

"About?" he asked.

"How you'll never forget me now that your mum's maid of honor even if we don't work out." I shrugged.

His brows furrowed, "We will work out."

I smiled at him, "It was just a theoretical idea."

"We'll still work out even in your theoretical world," he said firmly.

I laughed, "Okay."

"I wouldn't forget you even if this wedding didn't happen anyway," he shrugged, "How could I possibly forget about the best thing that happened to me?"

I laughed breathlessly.

"Yeah?"

"C'mon let's dance," he stood up and held his hand out for me to take. As soon as I put my hand in his, he pulled it close to his lips and pressed a kiss before pulling me to the dance floor. He rested both his hands on my waist and I placed mine at the back of his neck and pressed my head to his chest as we slowly swayed to the song.

"You know I wouldn't forget about you even if this wedding didn't happen, right?" he asked again.

"Yes, Louis. I know. You just told me." I said with a fond eye roll even though he couldn't see.

"I won't even have the chance to," he said quietly to my ear, "How could I forget you when we're married?"

I still and picked my head up to look at him with wide eyes. "Louis, I--"

"I know we're young Eleanor, and it's not like I'm proposing right after my mum just got married, but just--" he paused to look up, still holding me by the waist, like he was thinking thoroughly what to say. When he looked back down at me, he's got the same look in his eyes when we were in the cathedral, "I just know it's you. It will always be you, Eleanor. You're my life partner."

I released the breath I didn't know I was holding as I tightened my hold on him to pull him close to me.

"Someday, yeah?" I croaked, my voice faltering as I tried my hardest not to cry.

"Someday."

A/N: I know I should've been back sooner bc I'm vvvvv happy lately but I've had the biggest writers block ever and I'm too excited to leave twitter most of the time bc ELOUNOR IS BACK OMG GDDHJDKSJDKD I DIDN'T KNOW I'D BE ABLE TO SAY THAT past me is shaking in its boots.

omg idk anymore, comment and let's gush about them!!!!

oh, and sorry for the massive time skip, I'm trying to end this book ASAP bc it's been over a year ugh. Oh and those two one-shots I've been working on still ain't done smh at myself ://// deleted the last two chapter bc ew ew ew I re-read and ew major cringe ugh

Anyway, brace yourselves for the next chapters (im probably exciting you too much cause I still don't have anything in mind)

anyway, I'll stop rambling now bye