Breaking the rules

Chapter 23

Morana was in the middle of her parents. A long black ball-gown dress. I looked basic compared to her. Her hair was wrapped neatly, letting a few strands stick out. They carved her face, and it was a new adventurous look to her. She had very dark but minimal make-up on. It wasn’t caked on, and you could still see every freckle on her face. She followed Peggy until she was with the bridesmaids. Morana had more people than I did. She had much more support than I ever did. Alpine and Leia were with William and Becca. She made it to the end of the aisle and her parents gave a kiss on either side of her cheek and sat down in the front. She took my hand in hers and she wiped the tears running down my face. She’s like lightning to a storm.

“Hi,” she whispered. “You’re looking cute.”

I started to tear up. “You’re beautiful,” I smiled, as the officiator started.

“We are gathered here today to celebrate these two loves. This love that has lasted them through their easy and hard times, before we continue, does anyone object?” the officiator started.

“I Obj-” William started yelling, but Quinn covered his mouth.

“Go on, he’s an idiot, you all know that,” Quinn laughed, and gestured for them to go on.

“Oh god,” Morana whispered.

I could feel the electricity running through both of our bodies. Her hands were shaking, as were mine. I was filled with adrenaline; she was filled with me from last night.

“Continuing, we have James, Bucky, Barnes, and Morana, Lily, Odinson. These two wrote their own vows, and it’s a very rare occurrence. Who would like to start first?” he asked.

“I’ll start.” Morana had to take a deep breath before continuing. “When we go back to the days to falling in love, and we say it’s crazy. We don’t say raising into love, it’s the idea of the fall into that pit we enjoy so much with that person. That fall into the pit scared me. I’ve never met anyone like you, Bucky. I yearn for you, I learn from you, and I remembered what it’s like to feel and give love. With that, you’re my person; my eyes and I’ll love you in each reality over and over again.” She had to begin to cry while she spoke poetry. I memorized those words, and Bucky looked like he was going to cry. “And to the day if it comes that we’re not together; you will still shine like gold in my memories..”

“No crying,” I whispered. “At first, I thought love was just a transaction. That we’re all hard-wired to fall in and out of love. That we could turn it on and off. But then, six years ago today, I had my first dream about you. I fell in love immediately. I know it sounds odd, but every day for years I only saw you. You were what kept me going every day. Then I walked into your office and you took possession of my soul, mind, and heart. I found out who you really were, and I fell into Hellfire. A ring of fire. The ring that held the flames of love. Now, today is our wedding day. I never thought I would find myself completely and utterly consumed by another until you.” He took a break to wipe his eyes and continued on, warming my heart. “You took my hand and led me out of the darkness and showed me that whatever our souls are made of, yours and mine, are the same. You once asked who I loved most in this world. It’s you. No matter how many lives we live, I love you all the same in each one.”

I wiped my face, and I just wanted to kiss her.” Now, the rings please?” The officiant had gotten the rings the previous day. “James, do you take Morana to be your lawfully wedded wife?”

“No,” I laughed. “I do.”

“Okay,” the officator laughed,” Morana, do you take James to be your lawfully wedded husband?”

“I don’t not,” she emphasises, putting my ring on my left hand.

“You two must be pranksters,” the officiant smiled. “Are there any real objections?” I turned and saw my mom sitting in the audience sitting patiently. “No, alright, I declare you by law, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.”