Things Are Finally Looking Up

21. Wedding Bells (Final Chapter)

Lilly's POV
The rehearsal dinner was perfect and then, it was time to get married. I got up early and got ready. I rode in a limo with my girls, I decided to split the bridesmaid duties between the girls and it worked out perfectly. I walked down the isle in a white dress (See above, but needs a blue bow to go to the back). I was so happy. All my friends were there, old and new.
My something old was a necklace I had that was my grandmother's, my something new was my dress and shoes, my something borrowed was my ankle bracelet borrowed from my friend Erin, and my something blue was the bow on my dress and my toenails. I walked down the isle unaccompanied and saw the amazing man waiting for me...
He pecked my cheek and we said our vows. I said, "Ever since I was a teenager, I had wished this would happen, but I never thought it would. Standing here today, I never would have dreamt that I would be marring my celebrity crush and the man I love. I have loved you since I saw you on X-Factor and I will continue to love you everyday. I will stand by your side until the day I die. I will always be there for you like you were there for me. You're my best friend, the one who knows me better than myself, you are my everything and I hope that with everyday that comes, I can prove that to you more... I love you, forever and always..."
He pecked my lips and said, "I first heard about Lilly from watching the UK X-Factor. I heard on the news an American auditioned, I was curious and decided to check it out. Once I saw her beautiful face and heard her melodious voice, I was hooked. I watched all her YouTube videos and wanted to know as much as I could have. Then, I met her and the story continues there. She became my best friend, the girl I fell in love with, and the girl I knew I wanted to marry... When she was in a coma, I realized I could have lost her, I knew she had to be mine, I loved her and I wanted to marry her. Now we stand her today getting married. That's just today, I promised for all the days that we are together, I will always love you. I will never ever hurt you, I will spend every day showing you just how much you mean to me, and how much I love you. I promise to love you ever single day of my life, forever and always."
I had a few tears leaking out, but I threw my arms around his neck and we hugged. We exchange rings and the priest asked, "Do you, Lilly Diana Black, take Niall James Horan to be you're loftly wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?" I smiled saying, "I do."
"Do you, Niall James Horan, take Lilly Diana Black, to be your loftly wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?" He smiled saying, "I do." The priest smiled and said, "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." Niall pulled me into his arms, dipped me and gave me a passionate kiss. As he held me upright I was dizzy from the kiss.
It was time for the reception and everyone ate. Greg was the best man Niall had choosen, but the lads had agreed they would all be making speeches. Greg went over memories from their child hood and he is glad someone will now take care of Niall and feed him 24/7. I giggled. Harry was next, he said, "Wow, I've always considered Niall to be my brother, and now, he is! I remember Niall telling my about Lilly and when ever she was mentioned, his eyes would light up. He smiled at her name and before they even knew other, we would tease Niall about liking her and he would blush like mad. Turning into a tomato. Their relationship is like any one else's. I remember comforting Lilly when things were dark, but Niall quickly fixed it. Niall, my bandmate, my best friend, and my brother. I know you will love her forever and take care of her forever. I wish the bride and groom and happy forever after." Everyone clapped and before he sat down he said, "Oh and Niall, get some!" I blushed and everyone laughed.
Louis stood up and said, "Dang, Harry. You stole my line!" Everyone laughed, "Anyway, I was always the person to tease Niall when it came to him liking Lilly. Then, when she came into the picture and saw how happy he was, I just smiled at the thought. The girl that has loved Niall since day one is special. She has dealt with my crazy antics for majority of our career, but still hugs me moments after. This girl is the best thing that you could ever get Niall, don't let her go for a second because you'll never find another girl like her. For the rest of your lives, I wish you nothing but happiness and prosperity." Everyone clapped again and Louis said before he sits down, "I expect a kid to have my name and I'm okay with a middle name!" We all chuckled.
Zayn stood up and said, "I'm not really one for words, but knowing Lilly and Niall from the start, I couldn't have known a better girl to be Niall's princess. He shows her love and devotion and she shows him the same. They are perfect for each other and I see them having a beautiful future. I wish you the best for the rest of your lives and I wish you eternal happiness." Everyone clapped.
Liam stood up next and said, "Looking at Lilly and Niall today, I see nothing but love, devotion, and happiness. Niall, you found a winner and I knew you know to keep a hold onto her. I remember when we were in the waiting room with Niall. He wasn't himself. For one thing he didn't eat, which was really bad, considering Niall eats 24/7. He didn't want to leave her side, he didn't want to live without her. It was then I knew he was going to marry the girl that grew up in Arizona. The girl who went through many horrors in her life. Now, as I stand here today, I look at couple who has nothing but love in their eyes. I wish you to have nothing but devotion, happiness, and love forever. I propose a toast, to the happy couple, may then live forever happy and in love. To Niall and Lilly." A chorus of 'To Niall and Lilly' rang out and I smiled brightly. Later, after dinner was done, we had out first dance, a slow one to You & I. It was performed live and we even convinced Zayn to sing with the boys, which was fantastic.

We had our honeymoon at a log cabin in the mountains where Niall and his family stayed at every Chistmas. It was beautiful and the night was certainly perfect as well.

Life wasn't perfect for me, but I made through it. I now have a husband, a brother, and a life to really live for. I have no regrets and I know, life will be better as life goes on and things were better now. Happier. I love Niall Horan and now, we have a future, together.

Mini-Epilouge
It is 2025. The lads careers have ended for about three years now. After twelve years of amazing tours, albums, and of an amazing career, things ended. Niall and I settled down in Mulingar, Ireland and we have a set of twins. Two boys names Harry Louis Horan, and Liam Zayn Horan. I picked the first name for one and a middle name for the other. Niall did the same and we knew we wanted to name our kids after the boys. We also have a one year old girl named Charlotte Maura Horan. Charlotte was always an amazing friend to me, now sister, so things were amazing.
Zayn settled down with Perrie a year later and Harry and Charlotte got engaged that same year. Liam engaged Sophia a year later when Harry and Charlotte got married. Louis and Ana got engaged in 2019 and got married in January 2020.
Harry had a son and named him Niall Robin Styles and his twin daughters named Darcy Lilly and Ane Elizabeth Styles. Ironic isn't it? A set of twins had a set of twins of their own. :)
Liam and Sophie had a son and a daughter, named Geoff Neville Payne and Zoe Karen Payne.
Louis and Ana had a son named Andrew Eli Tomlinson.
Zayn and Perrie had two daughters named Jade Leigh-Ane and Patricia Jazmine Malik.
We were all happy and living our normal lives.

Things weren't always perfect, but I know I wouldn't want to have it any other way...

Thank you to everyone who has read this random story I came up with. Love y'all!

                                             -Lilly :)