The End (GxG) (Sequel to The Middle)

Chapter 3

-JAMIE'S P.O.V-

    The walk is the longest and almost seems unending. My dad holds my hand. And Lynn's the other.
   My heart is doing nothing but racing the closer we get. Louder in my ears. I can't get take my eyes off of Lynn's..
   Her normal grey eyes turn a shinny silver and I can see love in them from here. One step closer... one step closer.
   Her dad stops and it's time. I turn to him, he hugs me.
"Thank you, Dad."
   He pulls back and smiles. He lightly kisses my forehead and gives my hand to Lynn. I fight the urge to either cry or squeal like a little girl.
"You're so beautiful, Koala."
   And her voice refills my heart. It was like I can finally breathe.
"You're beautiful, Ly."
   Her smile only grows.
"Are you ready?"
"God yes. I had a terrible night. I just want to be in your arms already."
"I know baby."
"Can we never do it again? I hate not sleeping in your arms."
"Never again, Koala."
    Thank you god. Thank you.

"We are gathered together on this day to witness and celebrate the marriage of Lynn and Jamie. We come together not to mark the start of a relationship, but to acknowledge and strengthen a bond that already exists. This ceremony is a public affirmation of that bond and as their dearest family and friends, it is our honor and privilege to stand witness to this event. This day is made possible not only because of your love for each other, but through the grace and support of your family and friends. It is our hope that your fulfillment and joy in each other will increase with each passing year. Marriage is a commitment in life, where two people can find and bring out the very best in each other. It offers opportunities for sharing and growth that no other human relationship can equal, a physical and emotional joining that has the promise of a lifetime."
   I feel myself heat up quickly.. like.. really quickly.. like just get to our vows please so I can kiss my damn wife.
   He starts a prayer. Which I sort of tone out until everyone says Amen. I'm lost in her eyes...
   He continues with the ceremony.
"Your relationship will take more than love. It will take trust, to know in your hearts that you want only the best for each other. Dedication, to stay open to one another, to learn and grow, even when it is difficult to do so. And faith, to go forward together without knowing what the future holds for you both. While love is our natural state of being, these other qualities are not as easy to come by. They are not a destination, but a journey. Marriage is a give and take between two personalities, a mingling of two endowments which diminishes neither, but enhances both"
   Impatience shoots across her eyes and it's funny. I guess she wants this to hurry along as much as I do.
"Your joining together today becomes all the more important to recognize the significance of a devoted and affectionate family life." He pauses a moment.
"You are both blessed to have come from truly loving families who recognize the importance of marriage and the fundamental nature of the marriage commitment. They want everyone to know that who they are today is the result of many years of support and sacrifice by their parents."
   Our families lightly laugh.
   He speaks to us again.
"Seeing that no moment is without meaning, we ask that you take this marriage as a beginning of your lives together. Today signifies the creation of a new home and a new family for you both. May you be fulfilled by each other’s love and friendship. May you be overjoyed by the promises you are about to make and the life together you will create. Remember that in every marriage, there are good times and bad, times of joy and times of sorrow. Marriage is a journey, a time of adventure and excitement enhanced by the love, trust, dedication and faith you share in one another. You are mature enough to know the difference between dreams and realities. You have youth and hope. You also know that good times are sweeter when shared and that difficult times are less harsh when borne by two. Continue to work to build a foundation that will support the lasting relationship that is marriage. May the promises you make to one another today, be lived out to the end of your lives. Tomorrow can bring you the greatest of joys, but today is the day it all begins."
   I feel like I'm lightheaded. Really. But I'm lost in her eyes, keeping me on my ground.
"I do believe our bride's have taken their own vows."
   I can hear my mom in the background sniffling. No.. She's crying...