Forever & Always || Redlyn

The Wedding

It was November 9th. Big Red and Ashlyn's wedding day. The day started out fine, but there were definitely ups and downs.

"Ashlyn, calm down!" Nini exclaimed, trying to knock sense into her. "He loves you."

"Yeah, but what if something goes wrong?"

"Then he still loves you, and you just have an interesting wedding." Gina inputted.

"I know..."

"Dude, it's fine." Ricky tried to assure Big Red.

"But the wedding's outside, and it's snowing." He groaned. "Even if it isn't snowing during the ceremony, it'll be cold. Ashlyn doesn't like snow."

"It's definitely not her favorite." EJ said. "But it doesn't matter."

"What do you mean? It's literally snowing."

"She loves you more than she dislikes snow."

"It's supposed to be a perfect day though." Big Red said, putting his tie on. "And now she won't like it as much."

Nini had left Ashlyn with the others, searching for Ricky. Ricky was doing the same. When they found each other, Nini stated. "She's freaking out."

"Yeah, he is too."

"What's the reason for him?"

"Snow." He said. "Ashlyn?"

"Honestly, basically everything." Nini sighed. "We have to move the wedding inside, don't we?"

"Uh..." Ricky shrugged, before Nini and him went to find others to help them. Luckily, the wedding wasn't too big, and there weren't many people they had to shove inside. It was hectic, but they managed to sort everything out as much as they could.

Big Red couldn't help but beam as Ashlyn walked down the isle, and Ashlyn couldn't either. When Ashlyn reached him, it took a strong urge from each of them not to kiss right then and there.

Big Red's vows made Ashlyn nearly sob. Her own vows were close to making no sense through her tears, but he could tell what she was saying, which resulted in him crying as well.

The second they heard "you may now kiss the bride" they nearly lunged at each other. There was an applause, but neither of them really noticed.

As much as they loved the ceremony, they were extremely excited for the after party, where they could talk without saying rehearsed speeches. Everyone was standing around, and Big Red and Ashlyn tried to find the most private place they could. There was no one outside because of the cold, so they went out briefly.

Ashlyn threw her arms around him the second they sat down, crying. "I love you. I really, really love you."

He laughed lightly and hugged her back. He couldn't stop smiling. "I love you too. I can't wait for... well, the rest of our lives, really." Ashlyn nodded in agreement. They sat there, until she managed to stop crying. "Wanna go in?"

"Mhm." She smiled and held his hand, then walked inside to everyone partying.

The wedding was out of town, so they stayed in a hotel room nearby that night. Both cold because of the weather, they quickly got ready for bed before lying down. Ashlyn put her head on him and closed her eyes.

"That was amazing." He smiled.

"Perfect." She was somewhat mumbling, tired.

"Did I get to tell you how beautiful you were? And are?"

"About 10 times." She laughed. "Thank you."

"Of course."

"You looked amazing too." She lifted her head up to kiss him, then laid down again.

"Goodnight." He smiled.

"Night Biggie." She mumbled, already half asleep.

Big Red woke up, still hugging Ashlyn. She was almost snoring, but it was very quiet. He grinned. He checked the time (10:30) then slowly started to stand up. A delirious but now awake Ashlyn pulled him back down and into a hug.

"Don't go yet."

"Mm... okay." He hugged her back. For a few minutes they went between kissing, hugging, and chatting. "May I get up now?"

"Fine." She laughed, then nudged him into a standing position, before standing up as well. "I guess we should get ready to go."

"Well, we've gotta be out by 11:30." He nodded.

"Got it." Ashlyn paused, no longer walking. "I can't believe we're actually married. It feels too good to be true." She started packing her suitcase.

"Agreed." He nodded, kissed her cheek, then headed to the bathroom.

"Wake up hon." Ashlyn smiled at Big Red, asleep on her shoulder, leaning over from his chair. They had just gotten back to the apartment they know shared. "We're here."

"Already?" He yawned.

"Already." She nodded. "I'll unpack our stuff, you can go back to sleep if you'd like."

"Nah, I'm good." He got up, opened the trunk, and they both started unloading their bags. They sat on the couch when they finished.

"Wanna watch something?" Ashlyn asked.

"Sure." He put a movie on. She laid her head in his lap. He stroked her hair, occasionally twirling strands of it.