Enemies to Lovers • JIARA•

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Kie's POV:

We had our rehearsal dinner and then we headed home together. Apparently, there's some tradition that the bride and groom are supposed to not spend the night before the wedding together, but nothing about our relationship has been traditional so why start now?

We were in bed together, eating ice cream because the baby wanted it while watching the Notebook. It was the perfect night, JJ kissed me goodnight and said, "Goodnight, I love you Kiara Anna Carrera"

"Last night before I'm a Maybank, I love you so much"

The next morning, we had breakfast together and had a slow start to the day. It was exactly what I needed. JJ and I went our separate ways and I was with my girls getting ready. Before I knew it, it was time to walk down the aisle with my dad. We were getting married on the beach and it was gorgeous outside today. JJ's eyes filled with tears that he blinked away when he saw me. He looked so handsome, I was so lucky.

The ceremony went on and on and then it was time for our vows. I went first and said,

"JJ, you've been a pain in my ass since the day I met you when you put gum in my hair"

Everyone, including JJ laughed and I continued, "And then we grew up and you still put things in my hair sand, ketchup, a real baby crab, the list goes on... I'd never admit it at the time, but you even though you were a pain in the ass, you were my pain in the ass and I had a crush on you and I knew you had a crush on me too because you didn't put crap in other girls hair. I've never met anyone who is as loyal, kind, hardworking, funny, or as handsome as you are. Every day that I'm with you feels like a fairytale because you're so much better than anyone I could have imagined myself with. I can't wait to take on this new chapter in our lives as husband and wife together. There is no one else I'd want to do this with. I love you so much, JJ but if you put cake in my hair later, we're getting a divorce"

Everyone laughed again and JJ just smiled at me with his ocean blue eyes. It was his turn to read his vows to me. I whispered, "Hope you didn't have Pope write them for you because he writes in cursive"

"Shut up" He mouthed with a smile and we both laughed, all I wanted to do was kiss him right now

"Kiara Anna Carrera, kook princess who lives on Figure Eight, way out of my league... I saw you for the first time in fifth grade and I knew you were the girl I wanted to marry. All the other boys tried to talk to you and you didn't listen, so I had to do something to get you to remember me. Naturally, I thought putting gum in your hair would be perfect. After that day, we talked almost every single day. It might have been us arguing back and forth, but it meant that I got to talk to you and see your beautiful smile. When I started working at the Wreck, I really got to know you. I've always known you have brown eyes that sparkle, a laugh that warms the heart, and a smile that lights up everybodys face. I learned that you love sea turtles and you'll do everything to protect them, you hate it when people litter and don't take care of the environment. I also know that your favorite meal from the Wreck isn't on the menu, you prefer sunsets over sunrises, and you love the rain. You have the biggest heart and you protect those you love. You are beautiful, inside and out. I thank God everyday you picked me to spend forever with. I love you, Kie and I can't wait to be your husband"

We finally got to kiss after that and it wasn't anything inappropriate but it also wasn't just a peck. When we broke apart, JJ said, "I love you, Kiara Anna Maybank"

I had the biggest smile on my face as I said back to him, "I love you, Jackson James Maybank"

We took some more pictures and then we headed to the reception inside the country club. Everyone ate and now it was time for the best man and maid of honor speeches.

JJ's POV:

I was married to my best friend and the love of my life. It was hard not to slip up and say anything about the baby, but we managed to keep it a secret. I knew Anna had talked to the staff working and made sure all of Kiara's drinks were virgin or non-alcoholic. I also told Anna to do the same for me. I didn't want to get wasted at my wedding. I wanted to be sober with my pregnant wife.

Sarah was about to give her speech and I knew Kie was going to be emotional because of the baby.

"For those of you who don't know me, I'm Sarah Cameron, the maid of honor. Oh Kiara, where do I even begin? We met as kids in school and did so much growing up together over the years. Our first sleepover was in third grade and we played our favorite game, truth. I asked Kiara if she liked any boys and she didn't because they had cooties. I'm glad she got over that because in sixth grade when I asked the same question, she just blushed and wouldn't tell me who but I knew. I'm her best friend, she totally had a crush on her sworn enemy, JJ Maybank. It's a miracle the two finally got over their feud and got together but I remember the night so well. It was late and I got a call from Kiara and I could just tell how happy she was by the way she talked. She told me she had the best kiss of her life and I knew that kiss was with JJ. That's where their story begins. JJ and Kiara have a beautiful love story that's very similar to the Notebook, seriously watch the movie and it might as well be JJ and Kiara, minus the Alzheimer's part"

Everyone laughed and Kie was wiping tears away as Sarah continued, "You guys are the couple that belong in a romance book. I'm so happy that I've gotten a front row seat to your relationship and I can't wait to see your adventure as husband and wife. I love you both so much"

The girls hugged and then Sarah hugged me and whispered, "You totally knocked her up, we'll talk later"

I didn't respond. Sarah sat down in her seat and John B went to give his speech. I wondered how Sarah knew. It's Sarah, she'll tell us and I can't wait to hear it.

John B introduced himself and then said, "I wanted to keep this short and sweet but I got a little carried away. JJ's been my brother since we were in third grade. We've been through everything together, the good, the bad, and the ugly. One night, JJ came home from working a shift at the Wreck and I've never seen him so happy. I asked him how work was and he told me it was amazing, he got fired. Usually, a person would be pissed off getting fired but he quickly told me that he also made out with Kiara. It all made sense and he smiled like an idiot all night. It's the first time and only time I've seen JJ in love. Kie, at first, I wondered why you picked JJ but then I saw the two of you together and I was jealous of the relationship the two of you shared. Kiara didn't want to change anything about JJ, she accepted him exactly for who he was and all she wanted to do was hang out with us pogues. I was skeptical about letting a kook in on our usual shenanigans, but quickly discovered she wasn't like most kooks. As her relationship with JJ continued to grow, I also gained another friend. JJ, you picked the best person to spend the rest of your life with. I'm honored that you picked me to be your best man. I'm excited to see what the future holds for both of you. Love you guys"

We hugged John B and then it was time for the father-daughter dance and the mother-son dance. Kie and Mike danced to their song and I thought we'd just skip the mother-son dance but Anna grabbed me and I danced with her.

"You're my son, JJ. I hope it's okay that we're doing this together"

"Of course, thank you" I said back

After that, Kie and I had our first dance as husband and wife and then everyone else joined us on the dance floor. It had been about two hours when the clouds rolled in and it started pouring. Kie and I looked at each other and we both knew what we wanted to do.

I grabbed her hand and we slipped off our shoes as we ran outside to the beach into the rain. Many people yelled that Kie was ruining her dress and I was ruining my suit, but we didn't care. We danced and made out in the rain and we didn't care who was watching, this was our moment.