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Thirty Six

As I  waited anxiously, I started to fidget with my hands. My nerves were getting sliced open and replaced with cocoons. The cocoons traveled throughout my body until it reached my stomach where it transformed and erupted into a cage of butterflies being released.

A hand was placed on the small of my back. "You'll do fine." I heard a deep, raspy voice say from behind me. I turned around to see Marcel.

"You look absolutely beautiful." He placed his hands on both sides of my cheeks staring deeply into my eyes.

"Thank you. You look quite handsome." I looked down feeling my cheeks heat up.

"Are you ready?" He asked making me realize it was our cue to start walking the aisle. I took in a deep breath getting all the nerves out.

Marcel had his arm out waiting for me to link it with his. I hooked my arm with his and the curtains opened up revealing the smiling faces of people who truly mean the world to me.

I looked around smiling nervously at the guests feeling my nerves go down when I spotted Niall looking awestruck. I mean, what can I say? (*flips hair*💇💁)

Marcel was about to drop me off when he stood in front of me and held both hands tightly. "I wish you the best. I hope you find happiness with him for the rest of your life. Good luck Mrs. Horan." He winked at the last part. He leaned forward kissing the top of my head and handing me to Niall.

Marcel sat down in the front row. I'm thankful he took my father's role. If I had to walk down with anyoneelse, I would've still chose him. He means the world even though we have our past together.

I looked at Niall who looked at me fondly. The priest began speaking, I didn't realize that it was time for the vows when I heard my name being called.

"Oh, sorry. I got lost in your eyes." I admitted shyly making the guests go 'aw'. Niall smiled at me as if he were melting in molten lava right then and there.

My knees felt weak as for this moment right here changed everything. It proves that I am capable enough to love. I fell in love and am in love with Niall. The boy I was obsessed about for years is now going to be my husband.

Niall. The boy who gradually turned into a man throughout our long journey together. I heard Niall clear his throat ready to speak.

"Lauren, the moment I sent the first message and you repsonded. I felt like the happiest man in the world. You brought the life back in me. You were the missing puzzle piece I needed to find underneath the deepest hole in order to be complete. You are the light at the end of the darkest tunnel. You brought hope I thought I had lost. You were the reason I left my room for the first time in years. I was in a bad path and you helped me get out of it. I'm so thankful you were there for me. I truly love you and am in love with you. I can't wait to see our little ones running around. I can't wait for you to finally be Mrs. Horan. I am extatic to see what the future holds for us." Niall finished off as the tears brimmed my eyes. He reached over caressing my face and wiped away a few tears.

The priest looked over at me smiling. "Lauren, it is now your turn to say your vows." He announced. I nodded composing myself and taking a deep breath in, exhaling slowly.

"Niall, the first time I saw your message it made my insides churn because I never thought I would be talking to the Niall I had fell in love with in my favorite band. As cheesy as it sounds, you taught me what it was to love and to be in love. Niall, I fell in love with you and am in love with you. It took me so long to figure it out because, I kept denying myself and telling myself I would never be capable of loving someone if I don'teven love myself. But, then you came and you swooped me off my feet. You taught me to love. I didn't think I would be able love myself or anyone. I can't wait for what new adventures await our journey." I finished off watching Niall's lips quiver and his eyes get watery. I reached up and wiped off the tears that fell.