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[42] Not Just My Day, But Our Day

Every woman dreams of her wedding day. Mine's already here. It's crazy to think that this never would have happened if it weren't for the aging process my body forced me to go through a few months ago. But, here I am, with Blossom, Pepper, and my dad. even I didn't recognize myself anymore, and I guess that's a good thing. 

"You look amazing. He won't know what hit him," Pepper smiled, and Blossom nodded. My dad stood up, and then I did, surprisingly good at keeping my balance in heels, which I don't wear often. Blossom handed me a bouquet of red roses, and I smiled. They left the room and I'm guessing they went to go stand by McKenna and Marie, whom also looked like a princess. My dad walked over to me, and I smiled up at him.

"You look beauitful Cynthia. I only wish your mother could be here. She'd have been so proud of you." he whispered, and we hugged gently. 

"You remind me so much of her. I love you Princess." he whispered again, and I looked back at him.

"I love you too dad." I whispered, tears in my eyes. I blinked them back, and we smiled at each other. I laughed softly and carefully wiped my eyes, and the music started to kick in. I felt butterflies in my stomach, and my heart started to pound.

"Princess, you ready?" he asked, holding out his arm for me to take. I nodded, took his arm, and along with that, I took a deep breath.

"Don't let me go." I whispered as the doors opened, and he squeezed my hand.

"Never in a million years." he whispered back, and we started to the aisle. Sure, it wasn't a huge ceremony, so basically, all of our friends slash teammates were standing up as the bridesmaids and groomsmen, and Marie was standing by Steve, who had his hands on her shoulders. Bruce stood at the front, and you can probably figure out who the best man was, if that's what we wanted to call him. Hint, it was none other than Tony Stark. As for me, I didn't have a Maid of Honor, since I haven't seen my best friend in God knows how long. I heard she's in New York, so maybe I'll see her one day. These were the thoughts that were playing in my head to keep me calm until we reached the front where Bruce took me by the hand and stood across from me, smiling widely.

'You look beautiful.' he mouthed, and I smiled.

'You don't look half bad.' I mouthed back, teasing him. He smiled, and I kind of zoned out, just smiling at the man who was going to be my husband. Crazy, right? Bruce squeezed my hand, and it snapped me back. In secret, Bruce and I had gone over our vows, and I didn't want anyone else to hear them. They're for us, and us alone anyways. We smiled at each other before turning our attention back to the minister.

"Do you, Robert Bruce Banner, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? Through sickness and in health, for better or for worse, until death do you part?" the minister asked, and Bruce squeezed my hands softly.

"I do." he said softly, and my heart felt like it was going to break out of my chest.

"And do you, Cynthia Midnight Coulson, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband? Through sickness and in health, for better or for worse, and until death do you part?" the minister asked me, and I couldn't keep the grin from my face.

"I do." I smiled, and Tony stepped over with th rings. Bruce and I each took one, and when the minster nodded, we put them on each other, and I glanced at my father, who was standing by Clint, and he had tears in his eyes. 

"By the powers invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." 

Bruce smiled and pulled me in for, what I can only assume will be, the best kiss of my entire life. I could hear clapping, and when we pulled away from each other, Pepper, Blossom, McKenna, and Marie were smiling and they had tears in their eyes. Natasha didn't cry, but she was smiling. My father was crying, and I laughed softly. Before I could say anything, Bruce picked me up and went down the four steps before spinning me around.

"I love you!" he laughed, and I kissed his cheek.

"And I love you!" I grinned, and he set me down and pulled me into, again, one of the best kisses ever. Marie ran over, almost tripping on her dress. And you know how it's tradition for the bride to toss her flowers? Yeah, I just handed them to my daughter. She lauged with us, and Bruce picked her up carefully.

"So now I can say that I will forever have two beautiful girls in my life, isn' that right?" he asked her, and she nodded, hugging him tightly. He let her down, and she ran to my father to show him the flowers.

"So, Mrs. Banner...."

"So Mr. Banner...." 

We laughed together, and Blossom walked over to hug me. Tony, Steve, and Clint came over and clapped Bruce on the shoulder, and my dad walked over.

"Your mother would be so proud, and so happy." he smiled at me, and I nodded.

"I don't doubt that, and I never will." I said softly, and we hugged again. Marie laughed as Steve picked her up, and Blossom walked back over to him, kissing his cheek.

"Put the poor girl down Steve." she chuckled, and he spun her around.

"It's fine Aunt Blossom, see?" Marie giggled, and we all laughed.

The best day fo my life, and I found myself surrounded by the people that I will forever care the most about, and nothing could ever change that, even if some, I don't know, giant robot came down tomorrow and threatened our entire existance. But, that's not gonna happen, right?