addison // jack avery

Part 72

i got out of the car behind tate, christina following. we were at the front of the venue and i could hear everyone out the back. before we went out, kristen ran over to me with her phone, it was ava. 

a- hey aves

ava- hey addi, i just want to say that i'm so sorry i couldn't be there but congratulations, you look gorgeous and i can't wait to have you as a sister

a- awh thank you ava, wish you were here but we'll catch up when you get home?

ava- sounds good, good luck!

with that, the phone was taken and it was go time. the music started and i heard cameras go off as people walked down. nerves kicked in but slowly went away as i heard jack's voice, he was telling everyone he was nervous. i smiled to myself and my dad rubbed my arm, i looked up at him and he winked at me. 

i peeked around the corner to see corbyn and christina walk down, holding norah's hand. this meant it was time, i gathered my courage and walked out from behind the wall. the music changed to play the instrumental of 'why' by bazzi came on. i could tell jack had that arranged. 

i walked to the beat of the music, smiling constantly at jack and the guests. to be completely honest, i had seen jj and g walking me down the aisle, both by my side. i'm not disappointed to have my dad, it is one of the best gifts i have been given, but i had wished to see them today. 

just when i lost hope, i saw the familiar smiles of magcon in the second row, sending me thumbs up. cam, matthew, shawn, nash, hayes, jj and g, all together. i wanted to run over to them, hug them and watch old movies until the morning, but i knew i was a bit preoccupied. 

i had finally made it to jack, but of course, jake and logan stood up and kissed my cheeks before i held hands with jack. when we touched, it was like all the fireworks i felt before exploded together. while walking up the few steps to be level with jack, all i was thinking was,

please don't fall. please don't fall. 

and luckily, i didn't. i sighed in relief and jack laughed, looking me up and down. he turned to the guests and mouthed 'wow' and everyone laughed including me. the officiant started talking and i took a deep breath before beginning. 

officiant- so jack has told me he wrote his own vows

jack nodded and i looked at him in shock, i didn't know we were doing this... i haven't written anything. 

j- you have taught me that two people joined together with respect, trust, and open communication can be far stronger and happier than each could ever be alone. you are the strength i didn't know i needed, and the joy that i didn't know i lacked. today, i choose to spend the rest of my life with you.

i promise to love you for who you are, and for who you are yet to become. i promise to be patient, and to remember that all things between us are rooted in love. i promise to nurture your dreams and to help you reach them. i promise to share my whole heart with you, and to remember to show you how deeply i care for you, no matter the challenges that may come our way. i promise to love you loyally and fiercely—as long as i shall live. you are, and always have been the light in my life. 

addison paul, do you take me to be your lawfully wedded husband?

my eyes were glossy but i wouldn't ruin all of mario's hard work. 

a- i do

here we go. 

a- i believe in you, the person you will grow to be and the couple we will be together. with my whole heart, i take you as my husband, acknowledging and accepting your faults and strengths, as you do mine.

i promise to be your lover, companion and friend,

your partner in parenthood,
your ally in conflict,
your greatest fan and your toughest adversary.
your comrade in adventure,
your student and your teacher,
your consolation in disappointment,
your accomplice in mischief.
this is my sacred vow to you, my equal in all things. all things  

i promise to be faithful and supportive and to always make our family's love and happiness my priority. i will be yours in plenty and in want, in sickness and in health, in failure and in triumph. i will dream with you, celebrate with you and walk beside you through whatever our lives may bring. you are my light—my love and my life, today and always.

officiant- jack, do you take addison to be your lawfully wedded wife?

j- i do

officiant- addison, do you take jack to be your lawfully wedded husband?

a- i do

officiant- by the power vested in me from the church of california, i now pronounce you, husband and wife. you may kiss the bride. 

jack turned to me with love in his eyes as we kissed slowly and passionately. everyone stood and applauded, smiling and taking pictures. jack held his hand out for me and i walked with him back down the aisle, with everyone trailing behind. 

we walked back around to where the cars were, and got in the one with 'just married' on the back. i slid into the backseat and jack got in after, he kissed me again, this time with nobody pressuring us to stop. 

the car started driving and we watched as it circled the block a few times. we laughed as obviously nobody had told the driver where to go, only what time to be there. after what seemed like half hour, we headed to the reception where everyone was waiting. 

we got out of the car and stood behind a door, where we could hear everyone inside. tate and christina's voices boomed the venue, causing laughter. they spoke for a minute about jack and i, how they knew from the moment we met that there was something special. i looked at jack and he kissed my cheek. 

t- so please join us in welcoming...

c- mr and mrs avery!

the door were opened and jack and i walked out to the dance floor, where 'i depend on you' started playing, or at least i thought it was playing.