Together Forever

Chapter Twenty Eight

Clarke had wanted to spend the night away on a getaway, but Bellamy had convinced her that it could wait. Instead they had Aurora meet them at Clarke's house, to tell both of their parents the news, even though Abby had known for weeks and weeks that it would happen.

"Well, congratulations!" Aurora cheered.

Bellamy watched as Clarke embraced her mother. He saw Abby's happiness.

"So we get to plan a wedding?" Aurora asked.

"A small wedding," Bellamy smiled. "Clarke and I talked on the way back."

"We want to get married at the courthouse," Clarke finished for him. "We still would like a reception afterwards, but we just want the actual wedding to be us four."

Abby's eyes were watering, as were Aurora's.  "Okay," they both agreed, laughing.

"I'm assuming you would like to do this before college?" Abby asked.

"We should wait until we graduate, really," Bellamy said. "Because, obviously we would like to live together."

"And we graduate in just a few weeks, on a Wednesday. So, that Saturday is when we would like to do it."

"And you're sure?" Aurora asked. "You don't want to live together first, anything like that?"

"No," Bellamy smiled at Clarke. "We're sure."

"Okay," Aurora smiled. "Then we will start working on what food you guys want, the cake and all that."

"Mom? Can you take me dress shopping this weekend?"

Bellamy watched Abby's eyes fill up again as she nodded. "Yes, absolutely yes."

The four of them talked more and discussed plans before Bellamy and his mother left to go to bed. Unfortunately they did still have to go to school the next morning.

When Bellamy woke up, his mother met him in the kitchen with a very tired Clarke. He smiled at her and kissed her as they made coffee.

"Okay, so this is the cake, for sure?" Aurora asked, a picture on her phone.

"Yes, but just the two tiers, not four," Clarke confirmed.

"You're right," Aurora said. "Okay, so how many people are we thinking?"

"Mom, don't you have to work today?" Bellamy asked.

"Yes," she sighed. "But, Javier is opening. I'll be there in a minute, just one more thing. Now, how many people?"

"Twelve," Bellamy told her.

"Just twelve?"

"Yes," Clarke agreed. "Closest friends."

Aurora scribbled away in her notebook. "Okay, appetizers down. Salad, main dish. Cake and non alcoholic drinks. This is so exciting!" She gushed.

Bellamy threw his arm around Clarke. "Okay, we have to get to school, Mom. See you later!" Bellamy led Clarke outside to his car. "Did she call you?"

Clarke yawned. "Yes, she did. She also tasked Mom with getting the invitations made, reserving a place for the reception, and making sure the courthouse left us an open slot."

Bellamy shook his head as they parked in the school parking lot. "Well, that means all you have to do is pick a dress," he smiled.

"Well, we need to pick out bands," Clarke laughed. "And you need a tux."

Bellamy opened the cafeteria door for Clarke. "True. Are you ready for everyone to freak out?" He asked, running the ring gently.

"Yes," she smiled up at him. "Yes, I am."