Shades Of Red

Chapter Twenty Three

"Come on, you need to wake up." Adrian leaned over Ace, a smile was glued to face. Ace groaned and rolled over, facing away from Adrian. Adrian shook his head and quietly laughed. "Do you not want to get married today?" Ace opened his eyes and looked at Adrian with a resting bitch face. "I'm tired." he rolled back over and tried to get back to sleep. Adrian's smile grew as he leaned into Ace's ear. "If you don't wake up, i won't fuck you." Ace hummed, nodding Adrian off. Blowing some hair from his eyes, Adrian tore the sheets off, making Ace shiver at the cold. Adrian scooped Ace in his arms, making Ace open his eyes at the height. Walking out of the room, Adrian carried Ace downstairs, not caring if he was in his underwear. Seeing Kitten, Geven and Jacob in the kitchen chatting up a storm, Adrian smiled.

Jacob saw them and laughed.

"About time! We have to head to the church at twelve."

"Not my fault this thing won't get up."

Geven laughed, "Is that why he isn't dressed?"

"Like i said, he wouldn't get up."

Ace groaned. "Fine! Just let me down." Adrian smirked as he carefully sat Ace on the floor. Ace gripped ahold of Adrian's Shirt, not wanting to let go of him. "Here, why don't i take him to get dressed and you have some time with these idiots." Kitten smiled as he grabbed Ace's hand. Adrian nodded, watching Kitten drag Ace upstairs.

"It's really hitting him hard, isn't it?" Geven asked. Adrian sighed. "I don't want him to think about it. I wish to be by him today as much as i can, but you know.. Can't see the bride until the wedding actually starts." Adrian upestly messed with the cuff of his shirt. "Dad, you don't think about it. This day is about you and Ace. nothing else. Sure, Ace might be taking it, but that doesn't mean he doesn't want your comfort." Jacob said, hip bumping Adrian. "Yeah, i sure hope so."

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Kitten messed with Ace's damp hair as he teased it, trying to make it look amazing for the wedding. Ace just kept quiet.

"Is something bothering you?" Kitten asked. "Not only today is the wedding, but today is my mom's birthday." Kitten's eyes softened. "Oh Ace, it's going to be okay." Kitten stood in front of Ace, kneeling down. Looking into Kitten's eyes, Ace's bottom lip quivered as he tried so hard not to think of Sarah. Everytime, he failed. "Hey, happy thoughts today." kissing Ace's forehead, Ace did smile. "There's that smile! Happy to see it." Kitten said, his voice bubbled with excitement. Ace looked up into Kitten's eyes, his smile said it all. He was both nervous but happy. "Kitten, can i ask you something?" Kitten nodded. "Of course, what is it?" "do you think everything will really be okay? I heard what you've done for me." Kitten chuckled and crossed his arms. "Yes, i promise everything will be okay. The entire massacre is done for, you're a free soul now." Ace sighed in relief as he stood up. "Long months of danger finally subsides today. I really feel lucky."

A knock echoed the bathroom door. Ace's eyes darted to the door as he saw Kitten run to it. Jacob was there, hanging his keys in Kitten's face. "Geven and Adrian are already heading out to the castle, you two about ready?" Jacob asked, now crossing his arms. Ace playfully pushed Kitten out of the way for him to grab his suit. Sticking his tongue out at Jacob, Ace smiled. Jacob sighed happily as he watched Ace disappear into his room.

"I can't believe it.. My little brother is getting married today. This early too."

"Yeah, but hey, he has someone who cares about him. That's better than have him marry some whore."

"That is true, but what if Adrian does something? I know he can me trusted, but it's just.. I can't leave him alone for some reason."

"Are you afraid of him growing up?"