All Grown Up: Green Series 12 (Pre-Serum Omega!Steve x Alpha!Bucky Domestic AU)

Thirty-Eight

Steve wasn't sure if he'd ever seen Rhodey look so handsome nor so happy before in the twelve odd years that they'd known each other. In a navy-blue suit with his heart on his sleeve and a fresh line-up, the younger alpha was truly a vision to be seen. But most of all, Steve had never seen the younger man so in love. And all of that was directed at Oliver.

Tears rolled down Rhodey's face, leaving stains on his warm, dark sepia-brown skin. Still smiling, the man reached up to wipe at those joyful tears. All Steve could hope was for this moment to ingrain itself in their hearts, deep in their souls, for the rest of their lives.

When the three Barnes men reached the end of the aisle, Ollie turned first to Steve, hugging him tightly. Pulling back just enough to wipe his omega father's tears and to tell him, "I love you."

"I love you too," Steve sniffled, giving his arm a tender squeeze.

Turning, Oliver hugged his alpha father just the same, and gave him a tight squeeze. "I love you," he told his dad.

Bucky nodded, fresh tears flowing down his aged face, following the deep wrinkles in his alabaster-white complexion. Pulling the younger man in for one more embrace, "I love you too, squirt. So much."

Oliver sniffled before removing himself from his father's embrace. Then, he faced Rhodey, the love of his life. The alpha took the few steps down so he could take Oliver's hand and help him up the stage towards the chuppah.

Once they were finally on their mark, the pair faced each other. Smiling, Ollie reached up to wipe Rhodey's tears. Softly chuckling, Rhodey took Oliver's hand in his and brought it up so he could give it a sweet kiss.

"We are gathered here today to witness and celebrate one of life's greatest joys," the officiant started, a warm smile on her face. "Today, we commemorate the joining of two hearts, Oliver and James, in marriage."

Sitting beside each other in the front row, Bucky took Steve's hand in his and gave it an affectionate squeeze. Steve's breath hiccupped as more tears streamed down his face. He couldn't even describe how happy he was for his first baby. Knowing that each of his kids – both biological and honorary – deserved this type of love in their life.

"Out of the day-to-day routine of ordinary life, the extraordinary has happened. James and Oliver met, fell in love, and are solidifying that love with their wedding today.

"Romance is fun, but true love is something far more. And it's James and Oliver's desire to love each other for the rest of their lives that we're celebrating today."

Looking over at his mate, Steve remembered what it felt like to be standing up there, professing their love for each other for all the world. Even now, more than two decades later, Bucky was the most handsome man that he had ever seen. He knew deep down that Bucky always would be.

Bucky looked over at him and gave Steve a fond smile. The new tears only falling down his cheeks from his grin crinkling up to those beloved steel-blue eyes. Softly, the alpha kissed his temple and stayed there as he whispered a half-tease, "You're gonna miss the ceremony if you keep starin' at me."

Steve's only reply was to give his mate's hand a squeeze and redirect his attention to the front. Just in time to see the two men approach the little table where the wine was waiting.

"Life, similar to a glass of wine, may be sweet to one and dry to another." The beta woman directed her attention to the two men standing before her, "Let the drink you share today serve as a reminder that while you may view things differently, being right is never more important than being happy.

"And with the space that you give each other to grow and grow together, always put your commitment to love and honor one another first. With doing so, your lives will grow deeper, richer, and greatly satisfying, like a rare wine."