phoenix ✦ k.takami (hawks)

Forty Four

One day love will come in the form of somebody who wants to give more than take, and you will know why love is rare.
~ Mark Anthony

Track 45; Heavens Gate by Fall Out Boy

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The sun was setting behind the skyline of Japan when the official party started. You were led by your left hand to the table at the end of the dining hall, two chairs tucked neatly under the red satin table cloth. Behind the left chair read a sign that said "bride" and behind the right chair was a sign that read "groom".

Adorning the table was a large bouquet of red roses, purple bellflowers, and pink camellias. Roses were an obvious symbol of romance, bellflowers stood for unchanging love and honesty, while camellias represented humility, discretion, and perfect love. It was probably the most stunning bouquet you'd seen and you felt your heart soar.

Keigo pulled your chair out for you and you gave him a bright smile before bundling the back of your dress in your hands and sitting down. He pushed you closer to the table before seating himself, his left hand taking a hold of your right one.

"I've only been wearing these heels for maybe an hour and my feet hurt like a bitch." You complained, leaning back in your seat with a heavy sigh.

"Did you bring an extra pair?" He asked, rubbing the back of your hand with his thumb.

You shook your head in response. "No. I was going to but I left my flats at Nezumi's house this morning."

"Then kick them off, I doubt anybody would notice if you did." He chuckled, taking a moment to admire you.

Your tongue poked out of the side of your mouth as you took your free hand and removed the heel from your left foot, using your toes to pry off the right heel before you let out a satisfied sigh. Your toes had been cramping from the point in the toe and your heels were getting sore from the angle your feet had been.

You and him engaged in idle chit chat about both the bachelor and bachelorette parties the night before when the music started. It had caught you off guard before you realized what was happening. You had to dance, in front of people, with your husband. Needless to say, you were as nervous as you could possibly be at that moment.

The dance in your bar had been different; nobody was paying attention to you at that moment. But now you had to dance in front of your friends and family and fellow companions with all eyes on you.

"You nervous, stardust?" Keigo questioned, giving you a small squeeze with his hand.

"A little." You replied softly, following his lead when he stood up out of his chair.

"Just think of it like that night in your bar, huh?" He was calm and relaxed, which rubbed off on you and you appreciated it. He was used to being the center of attention, but for once he was glad he wasn't alone during those moments. "It's just you and me here, nobody else."

You nodded hesitantly, finding yourself in the middle of an open circle. You placed your left hand on his left shoulder while his right hand settled on the rise of your hip. Your opposite hands met and you intertwined your fingers with his, the stunning diamond on your ring finger gleaming under the soft lights hanging above you.

"If it makes you feel any better, think of them all in their underwear." He suggested, giving you a coy grin.

You giggled at his idea. "That just makes it worse, to be honest."

"Then just focus on me, alright? I'll keep you from embarrassing yourself."

You felt like you were in heaven as he took the first step towards you, leading with his left foot. You stepped back in response to his pressure and quickly enough you got the hang of the tempo.