We'll Be Fine

Chapter Thirty-Two: Let's Get Married

Hope's POV:

This felt like it was dragging on forever. The longer I waited to hear my name, the nervous I got. Josie kept looking back at me to make sure I hadn't passed out yet. I felt closer each time she looked at me. I found Lizzie right next to her and we locked eyes. I did my best to smile away the nerves, but she didn't fall for it. I cannot blow this before I get the chance to do it. I felt something hit my back and I turned around. It was a piece of paper. I looked around and saw Paige telling me to read it. 'It's ok little wolf. Breath. You've got this. Think about everything you over came to be here today, doing what you're doing. She loves you and you love her. Also, I wanted to ask if I could be the one who officiates your wedding when that time comes. Love, your favorite uncle.' I laughed a little but found it oddly calming to know that my family supported this as much as they do. 

My name was close to being called and it was like my nerves went into overdrive. I felt like the room was spinning. "Hope Mikaelson." I heard Alaric say but I almost missed it. I stood up and almost lost my balance. I could hear my family and Lizzie asking if I was ok. I nodded and made my way onto the stage where I wanted to throw up. Control yourself, Hope. She loves you. I took a deep breath as I walked onto the stage. Alaric shook my hand and pulled me into a hug. "Are you sure you can do this? You are so pale that it looks like you're going to die." He whispered into my ear. I nodded against him and found the strength I needed to do this from that hug. "I'm good Dr. S. It's just nerves. It's showtime sir." I said as we pulled away smiling. He handed me my diploma and the microphone. 

"I need you three to trade places with those three right there. Please and thank you." I said to them before putting the microphone up to my lips. "Hello everyone. I'm sorry to interrupt the ceremony but I promise it will only take a minute. This is really important." I said and everyone's eyes were now on me. Oh god, what have I done? I shook off my nerves as best as I could while Josie and Jade made Lizzie move up to the front. She gave me that look of what you are doing but I just smiled nervously. "Today has been on my mind for the last couple of months. I've actually been planning this with the help of Dr. S and his lovely family. I just would like to thank them for helping me set this up. It wouldn't be possible without them." I said and the crowd clapped for them. "Today is so much more than our graduation. It's the beginning of the rest of our lives. I wanted to make this the most memorable day for the most beautiful girl. I never thought I would be here doing this but here I am doing the thing that terrifies me the most. Elizabeth, you are the most amazing and loving soul I have ever had the pleasure of coming in contact with. You are the one who made me, me. I wasn't this way before you. I was angry and I believed that my death would have been better than me reaching my full potential. You showed me it is ok to be scared and broken. You are the better part of me and I don't want to this thing called life without you so..." I said as I pulled the ring out of my pocket and got down on one knee right in front of her. The camera that Wade set up showed exactly what was happening. "Elizabeth Jenna Saltzman, will you marry me?" I asked as her eyes filled with tears. 

She looked at me for a minute and I braced myself for the no but that was not what happened. She jumped on me and we fell back as she kissed me. "Yes... Oh my god, yes! Yes I would love to marry you!" She said loudly as everyone cheered. We made it back to our feet and I placed the ring on her finger. We went back to our seats as Alaric made his final speech. You could see Lizzie glowing a mile away. The happiness that was radiating off the two of us could have brought world peace. Lizzie turned around and looked at me, mouthing 'I love you Hope Mikaelson'. I smiled and said it back. The ceremony came to an end and everyone congratulated us as they left. Lizzie was glued to my side the remainder of the night. Our families both agreed to take us out as a celebration for us getting engaged and graduating all in the same night. I'm really engaged to my soulmate. I can't believe I made it through without throwing up or passing out.