I Do: Blue Series 2 (Stucky Modern California AU)

Two

"It's time," the wedding coordinator, Harold, informed Steve.

As though a switch had been flipped, Steve's heart started to race and his breathing turned erratic due to the hype. This was absolutely everything that Steve had ever wanted rolled into one day. And Steve couldn't help but be ecstatic.

"You ready?" Phil asked his step-son with a soft smile.

Steve couldn't stop the large grin from splitting his face, nor did he want to. Steve confirmed, "I'm ready."

With that simple sentence, Steve left the room where he had gotten ready. His wedding party was in tow as they headed towards the elegant French doors that led out to the beautiful hotel garden where the reception was going to take place after the ceremony. While his party held back, waiting for Steve to exit and for Bucky's party to join them, Steve linked his arms with Phil's and Sarah's.

Taking in a deep breath to calm his excited nerves, Steve nodded at Harold. Harold opened the door and gestured for Steve to walk out to where the ceremony was taking place on the beach.  Once the trio were standing where the sand met the beach, the string quartet prepared themselves.

Softly, a cover of Ed Sheeran's Perfect started to play and the wedding guests turned to watch Steve walk down the improvised aisle in the sand lined with different assortment of white flowers. Typically, only the bride walked down the aisle, but Steve and Bucky weren't typical.

Once Steve was at the altar, Steve gave both Sarah and Phil a kiss to their cheeks before taking his place in front of the white floral lined arch. Turning away from the ocean to face the aisle, Steve let out a deep breath. The day had finally arrived. It had taken six years to get there. But if Steve was being honest with himself, it had taken his entire life to get there.

A calmness had washed over Steve as he stood there waiting for Bucky. A contentment that Steve was positive only happened once someone found their person. And he couldn't wait for this new chapter to finally begin.

Clint and Wanda walked down the aisle next. Clint in a slim deep blue tuxedo and Wanda in a simple, elegant, burgundy spaghetti strap A-line dress with a runched V-neck and a lace sequined cut-out back. Wanda's dark hair was in loose curls and in her hand, she held a small bouquet made up of different white flowers.

Playfully, Wanda mouthed, "You look hot," to Steve.  Causing him to let out a little chuckle, and to be thankful for the brief distraction to really ground himself in the moment.

Next was Tony and Natasha. Both wearing identical outfits as the previous couple. Once they made it to the altar, they gave each other sweet, companionable kisses on their cheeks before taking their places.

Then, came Sharon and Sam. Sharon in a deep blue chiffon halter A-line dress with a runched lace bodice and a key-hole back. Her blonde locks had been curled similarly to Natasha's and Wanda's. Sam, being Bucky's maid of honor, wore a slim burgundy tuxedo that he looked undoubtedly handsome in. Even if Sam had complained about it just last week for being too plain.

Butterflies started fluttering in Steve's stomach then. With each couple, it had gotten closer to Bucky. And Steve, for one, couldn't wait.

In a large shell, Bucky's nephew, Jeremy, carried the wedding bands down the aisle alongside the flower girl, Morgan Stark. Both looking positively adorable in their tiny floral print outfits. And, of course, who could forget Bucky and Steve's Malchi Terrier, Thor? Around Thor's neck was a large floral bow that matched perfectly with Jeremy and Morgan.

With those three down the aisle and taking their seats off to the side, meant that Bucky was next. The guests stood then, all turned to watch, just as Steve was. Bucky had always been so much more than Steve could have ever imagined or expected. In that moment, nothing had changed.

Seeing Bucky finally taking his first step down the aisle caused a tear to escape down Steve's cheek as he watched the love of his life approach him. Bucky, as always, was too beautiful. In a slim fit tuxedo with a burgundy jacket that had elegant burgundy velvet detail, Bucky couldn't have possibly chosen a better outfit. Long brown locks pulled back into a French braid with a specially made seashell and starfish comb decoratively placed was perfect.

However, Bucky could've worn his old joggers and a ratty tee and Steve was sure that he would've thought that Bucky was the most beautiful man in the world. Bucky didn't need to get all dressed up for Steve to thank his lucky stars that he was the one that got to love him. The grin on Bucky's face that crinkled all the way up to his steel-blue eyes and had a direct line to Steve's own happiness was all that Steve needed.

Finally reaching Steve, Bucky gave his parents a kiss on each of their cheeks before they both took their seats. Eagerly, Steve extended his hand to Bucky. With that same sweet smile, Bucky gladly accepted Steve's hand and joined Steve in front of their officiant, Nick.

"You're stunning," Steve quietly told Bucky. Playfully, Bucky rolled his eyes, but the smile that stayed on his face was more than enough for Steve.