Never Not You

...and Always

A/N: Writing vows when you're single af is actually so hard. 

They're finally getting married - considering they've been in love for over a decade now it took them long enough. 

what do you want to see next - like do you want a detailed wedding night or nah? 

I don't think I'm gonna give them a proper honeymoon for this wedding just to let you know - the next one they will have a proper honeymoon.

The officiant's eyes twinkled as he looked between the two, asking with a smile, "Who would like to go first?"

In perfect unison, both Leah and Aurora spoke up. "Me."

They shared a quick, surprised glance, and then, almost like a mirror, each of them chuckled, eyes sparkling as they gestured for the other to go first.

"You go," Leah said softly.

"No, you go first," Aurora replied, just as gentle.

They held each other's gaze, warmth passing back and forth like a silent conversation. Aurora broke into a small smile and whispered, "Leah, go first."

Leah's cheeks flushed. "You can go first if you want," she insisted, though the blush on her cheeks suggested she might secretly want to take the lead.

Aurora shook her head, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze. "You go first, amor."

With a deep breath, Leah finally gave a shy nod. "Okay... I'll go first."

The officiant raised his brows in amusement, watching the exchange before clearing his throat and saying, "Did you write your own vows?"

Leah nodded, her fingers entwined with Aurora's, grounding herself in that touch. She took a deep breath and, when she looked up at Aurora, her eyes were soft with love, her voice trembling just slightly as she began.

As Leah gazed deeply into Aurora's eyes, she took another shaky breath, her voice wavering as she finally said, "Rory."

The sound of that name felt like a delicate touch, a secret shared between them. Leah took a moment to gather herself, and the nervousness bubbled up inside her again. "Why am I so nervous?" she admitted with a small laugh, half-embarrassed.

Aurora chuckled softly, a warm, comforting sound that wrapped around Leah like a hug. "Breathe," she said gently, her eyes never leaving Leah's.

Leah took a deep breath, inhaling the moment and exhaling the tension. She tried again, grounding herself in Aurora's presence. "Rory, I don't know how to tell you how much I love you without repeating the words I've told you over and over." Her voice trembled slightly, a mix of sincerity and nerves. "So when I thought about what to say, I struggled. Not because I don't know what to say... I mean, I don't because I've said it before. When I proposed, and when I asked you to be my girlfriend officially, and when I tried winning you back..."

She felt her words rushing out, a flurry of thoughts that seemed to spill over each other, and she realized she was rambling. Aurora's gaze was steady, filled with patience and love, and that only made Leah feel more at ease.

Gently, Aurora cupped Leah's face in her hands, her thumbs brushing softly against her cheeks. "Leah, look at me," she said, her tone calming and steady. "Breathe, amor. It's just me and you. Rory and Le."

Leah nodded, her breath hitching a little as she took in the affection radiating from Aurora. "Rory and Le," she echoed, a smile breaking through the nerves as she felt the connection between them solidify.