Alex POV

Damn, the aisle was long. I had just gotten out of the car and my dad had led me into the church and now I was walking up this damn long thing, trying not to trip over my feet and forcing myself not to drool over Jack standing up front. He looked so hot in his tightly fitted black suit.

I barely resisted blowing him an air kiss but winked at him instead. He grinned and winked back. I couldn’t believe it. This guy would become my husband.

I was almost up front now and realized everyone was looking at me. Everyone. Not always approvingly but hey, I was getting married, this was my wedding and if you didn’t want this, then you shouldn’t have come.

My dad and I finally reached the front and he dropped me off next to Jack.

“I’m so proud of you,” he whispered. He had only met Jack once before but they liked each other a lot and they hadn’t been able to stop talking about cooking things.

“Thank you dad,” I whispered back before turning towards Jack.

“We have come together today to witness the unification of Jack and Alexander in marriage. I…”
I stopped listening to the priest at this point because I had heard it 3 times already during all the rehearsals. I knew my part.

I patiently waited for my time to speak.

“Alexander, I’d now ask you to say a few words,” the priest said, turning towards me. My cue. I had a little piece of paper with just a few words on it in case I would not remember my speech anymore but I didn’t need them as it turned out. I had never told anyone what I was going to say now, not even Jack.

“Hello everyone. I am standing here to marry Jack, the love of my life. He means everything to me and I can’t express with words how glad I am that I invited him to have that pizza on this cold winter day. He has helped me through so much and I love him with all my heart. I’d never want to be without you ever again.
But I also want to say something to Elaine, my beautiful little girl who I know is watching over us as an angel. Elly, I miss you so much and I promise I’ll never forget you, no matter what. It still hurts that I have lost you and I’d give everything to have you back. Jack has helped me in these difficult times and I want you to know that he’s been taking good care of daddy. I love you, little one.” I had tears in my eyes now and I could see Jack wiping some away too. I nodded at the priest.

“Thank you, Alexander,” he said. “Jack, you have prepared something too.”

“Yes I have, hello everyone. I’d like to invite you all to imagine the coldest, most awful place you have ever been at. You are feeling absolutely horrible. Got that?” Jack started, his voice scratchy.
“Good. Now imagine the exact opposite. It’s warm, cosy, and your heart is filled with happiness.” He paused. “What I have just described are the before and after feelings I have in mind. Alex brought me out of a really bad place into the light. He made me feel like I was precious and showed me that life is worth living. Alex is one of the best people on this planet that I know of and I think anyone who met him can support my cause. Elaine, I promise I will take good care of him.” Jack had tears in his eyes. “I’m sorry,” he said as he wiped them away.

“Thank you, Jack. Now, I’d like to ask everyone to stand up,” the priest said. Uh-oh, it was getting serious. I was first.

“Alexander William Gaskarth, do you take Jack Bassam Barakat to be your lawfully wedded husband? Do you promise to love, comfort, honour and keep him for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health? And forsaking all others, be faithful only to him so long as you both shall live?”

I felt like crying with happiness. I looked at Jack once more.

“I do,” I breathed. A few tears left my eyes. Happy tears.

“Now, Jack Bassam Barakat, do you take Alexander William Gaskarth to be your lawfully wedded husband? Do you promise to love, comfort, honour and keep him for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health? And forsaking all others, be faithful only to him so long as you both shall live?”

Jack looked at me too. He was teary eyed too. He took his time, but finally he responded.

“I do,” he said firmly.

We exchanged rings and then finally, the priest said the words I had waited for for so long.
“I declare you to be married. You may now kiss the groom.”

I closed the distance between me and Jack quickly but suddenly hesitated. I looked at him, took in his beautiful face and imprinted the memory of him like this, smiling widely, the lights of the coloured church windows reflecting off his face into my brain forever. Then, I kissed him. I could smell the mint he had taken. His soft lips made contact with mine, sparks flying through my body. I hugged him and pulled him in closer. Our lips moved in sync. I broke the kiss when I heard the priest cough quietly. I grinned and mouthed an “I love you,” to Jack.

“I love you too, Alex,” he whispered back.

Notes

AWH! c:

I'm sad to announce there is only very, very little of this story left to be written and read. Be prepared for this to end. I'll try and get my next fic up as quickly as possible though!

-Laura