Thank you all so much fo the votes/commets/views, keep 'em up! Today, I present to you a very important chapter. It's the wedding day and you're all invited! Whoo!
Dedicated to @peter-p-a-n, the blurb competition winner.
“Do you, Valerian Constance Ramona Cassanova, take Sebastian Stan to be your lawfully wedded husband?” the vicar waited for her response. Tears were filling Valerian's eyes, this had to be the happiest day of her life. The day she got to marry Sebastian. The day they got to spend their entire lives together.
She nodded. “I do.” meeting his eye contact, she could see tears in his eyes too, a huge grin spread across his face.
Sebastian could find no words to describe how beautiful Valerian looked. When she had walked up the aisle (without tripping), he could have sworn that his heart had stopped. Her body was encased in an exquisite cream wedding dress made of delicate lace. It was long-sleeved, the bodice was cut into an empire line shape. The skirt was plain, except for the lace and ended at the floor and continued in a long train, which had been held by Tabitha.
The bridesmaids, oh how lovely they looked dressed in long gowns of emerald green with silver sashes and matching shoes.
“And do you, Sebastian Stan, take Valerian Cassanova, to be your lawfully wedded wife?”
This was it, the moment where they spent their lives together forever.
Isla rested her head on Connor's broad shoulder, he snaked his arm around her waist, pulling her closer. He kissed the top of her head, smiling. The youngest Cassanova female watched her Aunt stand at the front of the church, a smile on her face so big, Isla feared that her head would split in half. She was marrying the man of her dreams. In a few months, her other Aunt would be making the same promises to Chris. Everything was as it should be. Isla was happy, happy that her whole family was now happy, happy that everything had run smoothly today, happy that she was with the guy of her dreams too. Happy would be the word to describe this occasion. Happy, happy, happy. She almost felt giddy with the emotion.
Laurena rested her head on Jared Padalecki's broad shoulder, he snaked his arm around her waist, pulling her closer. He kissed the top of her head, smiling. The dark-haired female watched her best friend stand at the front of the church, a smile on her face so big, Laurena feared that her head would split in half. She was marrying the man of her dreams. In a few months, Valerian's sister would be making the same promises to Chris. Everything was as it should be. Laurena was happy, happy that her friend was now happy, happy that everything had run smoothly today, happy that she was with the guy of her dreams too. Happy would be the word to describe this occasion. Happy, happy, happy. She almost felt giddy with the emotion.
Tabitha rested her head on Chris' broad shoulder, he snaked his arm around her waist, pulling her closer. He kissed the top of her head, smiling. The other Cassanova female watched her sister stand at the front of the church, a smile on her face so big, Tabitha feared that her head would split in half. She was marrying the man of her dreams. In a few months, she would be making the same promises to Chris. Everything was as it should be. Tabitha was happy, happy that her whole family was now happy, happy that everything had run smoothly today, happy that she was with the guy of her dreams too. Happy would be the word to describe this occasion. Happy, happy, happy. She almost felt giddy with the emotion.
“I do.” that was it.
The elderly Vicar smiled. “I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may now kiss the bride.”
The whole congregation burst into applause as Sebastian swept Valerian into a romantic embrace.
“I love you, wife.” he whispered to her.
She giggled, wipping a tear from her eye. “I love you too, husband.”
Now, it was time to party.
XOX
The Champagne was flowing freely. The music was in full swing. The bride and groom had hired the band from the club they had been to on their first date. So romantic. They danced together in the middle of the dance floor, Valerian's arms were looped around Sebastian's neck and his around her waist. She leaned her forehead against his, closing her eyes, enjoying the atmosphere. “Enjoying yourself, Mrs Stan?” his velvet voice whispered huskily in her ear.
Valerian felt herself shiver as he whispered the name 'Mrs Stan', that was her now. Valerian Stan. She loved the way he said it in his beautiful American accent. It sounded so prefect. “Oh yes. How about you, Mr Stan?”
He chuckled, such a wonderful sound. “I am enjoying myself so much that...I don't want this moment to end.”
“I couldn't agree more, let's spend the rest of our life like this.”
“Mmm, it sounds so good when you say it.” he purred. “Say it again.”
“Let's spend the rest of our life like this.”
He sighed, contentedly. “I can't believe we're married.”
“Neither can I.”
“I feel different.”
“In what way?”
“I feel...I feel really, really happy.”
There it was again, Reader, that word 'happy', it seemed to be an infectious emotion. Are you happy?
“So do I.” she smiled at him, gazing into ice-blue his eyes that so were full of love, love for her. “And it's all thanks to you and your jacket.”
“Aah, my good ol' jacket.”
“That amazing jacket.” Valerian's smile widened further. Life was funny. Really funny and sometimes awkward. Very awkward, more awkward than Sebastian's “lost jacket” façade (yes, we're still referencing to that trick) but overall, life could be a brilliant roller coaster of surprises and love. Love, Valerian loved that word. Love had brought Sebastian into her life and her into his, they both owed a lot to love.
XOX
“Speech!” Laurena cried, raising her glass. She was at the front of the room, facing all the guests. Jennifer Lawernce was beside her too, as she was Valerian's friend too, the trio had schooled together. “Don't judge us too much, we're quiet shy and are having to stand up in front of you crazy people.” there were a lot of crazy people attending the party, crazily good looking! “This speech is by @OMG_its_Laurien, who so helpfully wrote it for us.” Jennifer walked towards the married couple, who were sat at a small table at the front. She placed an A4 cream book on their table, in gold writing, the title read:
'To Vally and Sebby, words of encouragement for you by those you love'
“You'll find this speech in there and many more. We all wrote something in it for you. It's our wedding gift.” Jennifer smiled.
Valerian mouthed 'thank you' before the X-Men actress walked back over to Laurena, who waited patiently to begin the speech. She cleared her throat. “'Have you ever heard the quote 'Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.'? I think this quote will soon be your quote. The two of you have gone through a lot, you've had your problems, just like everyone else but you worked through them all, together. The love you share is magical. Never let that spark die down. In the end, we all make our own fairy tales.”
The room was pin-drop silent. Valerian had lost the function of speech. That was too beautiful, so, so beautiful. Chris Evans was the first to react, leading everyone in a round of applause.
The actress and the best friend beamed at the positive reaction.
Actually, Laurena grinned as Jared smiled at her, raising his glass in a salute. It was true, he was the man of her dreams.
XOX
Isla was trying to find Connor but she could not find him anywhere. Beautiful people kept getting in her way. Seriously, these people were perfect, flawless. How was that even possible? She mentally shrugged her shoulders. She wasn't perfect, actually she was utterly normal, clumsy and awkward and she loved it.
She continued her search when she walked straight into a guest. “Whoa, careful there. Are you ok?” Isla stared in shock as she came face to face with Chris Pine. Suddenly the whole circle he had been talking to, turned around to see what the disturbance was. Her heart almost stopped as she laid eyes upon Chris Pine, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Anton Yelchin, John Cho, Alice Eve and Zachary Quinto.
“S-Sorry.” she stuttered, quickly walking away.
Where was Connor?
Was that-
No, that was Martin Freeman.
Was that-
No, it was Aidan Turner.
Was that-
No, it was Richard Armitage.
Was that-
No, it was Leonardo DiCaprio.
Where was he?!
Isla suddenly collided with another male. “Sorry, Isla.”
She recognised that voice. “Hey, Asa.”
Her best friend smiled at her. “Why are you rushing about for?”
She shrugged. “I'm just looking for Connor, his Mum wants to introduce him to J.J. Abrams.”
“Whoa.”
“I know. Have you seen him?””
Asa Butterfield pointed towards the bar. “He's over there, talking to Tom Felton and Emma Watson.”
“Thanks, Asa.”
She gave him a hug. “By the way, have you met the Star Trek actors?”
XOX
They were finally alone, standing opposite one another in their Wedding attire, nervous of what was expected of them. Every married couple they knew had described their wedding night as 'absolutely romantic'. Well, they must have been lying because in reality, it was just awkward. Both adults were completely sober (even with the continuous flow of champagne being served), so there would be no drunken fumblings, they would be totally aware of their actions.
Sebastian took a step closer, closing the gap between them, his hands resting on either side of her waist. “Are you sure about this?” he whispered.
She bit her lip, almost trembling with nerves. “Are you?” she asked back, resting her head against his chest.
He kissed Valerian's hair, his lips lingering for a moment. Sebastian could feel he shaking in his arms, he hated the thought that she was worried about being so intimate with him. He did not want her to feel pressured. “We don't have to do anything that you don't want to do. I hear that there's a re-run of Supernatural tonight, we could watch that.”
She ignored his joke. Her hands travelled up his arms until they reached his shoulders, where they cam to rest. Valerian played with the fabric of his shirt, picking at a loose thread. “But we've been holding out until tonight.”
The Marvel actor moved his hands from her waist and took Valerian's petite hands in his. Resting his forehead against hers, like they had done while downstairs, he smiled. “And I'll hold out until you're ready. I'm in no rush. Hell, I've just married the woman I love and I want you to feel completely secure about whatever decision you decide. It's your call, Val. If you want to, then I promise to be gentle but if you're not ready, then I'll be fine with that. If you need sometime to think about it, then I'll give you time. If you want the stars and the moon, hell, I'd try to find a way for you to have them.”
She gazed up at him wide-eyed and in total shock. “You're too good to me.” Valerian sighed, staring at their entwined hands.
“No I'm not, you make me a good person, Val.”
Sebastian could still feel her apprehension. So, he took her in his arms and kissed her tenderly, showing that there was nothing to be afraid of. He loved this girl so much.
The awkward brunette could feel herself melting into his embrace, she loved being in his arms. She loved the way he made her feel safe. She loved him.
His arms tightened around her.
With each kiss, the duo found themselves becoming more and more passionate. Valerian's hands tangled in his hair and his were clasping her to him, while fumbling with the zip of her dress.
What do you think they did next?
They watched Supernatural of course.
They lay next to each other, in their pyjamas, watching the awesome TV show. “This is so cool.” Sebastian grinned like a mischievous child. “So much better that you-know-what.”
“Yeah, 'you-know-what' is so overrated.”
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