8 | This Promise

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While holding onto your father's arm, you turned around the corner of the Church. Your breath hitched in your throat as your fiancé came into view. His honey-brown eyes locked with yours and instantly, your vision was blurred by salty tears. 

You bit your bottom lip as you smiled broadly. Your father was the only reason you remained calm and didn't break out in a sprint to Tom's side. 

You didn't take your eyes away from him as you took in his appearance. He was dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and a black tie. His hair was styled back with his curls lightly visible, just how you loved it. He smiled lovingly at you as you came closer and he mouthed, "You look beautiful." 

Your cheeks heated up, causing him to chuckle lightly. Once you arrived at the end of the aisle, he reached out his hand and you gladly took it in yours. Your father sent you a warm smile before he kissed your cheek. He then turned to Tom. "Take good care of her, will ya?" He grinned. 

Tom laughed. "Of course, sir," He nodded. He turned his head to you. "I'll give her everything she deserves." 

Your father chuckled, patting Tom's shoulder. "Good lad," He said before sitting down on the front row with the rest of your family. 

"Dearly beloved," The officiant spoke up and Tom intertwined his fingers with yours. He looked at you with an adoring smile as the officiant continued the ceremony. "We are gathered here today to celebrate the wedding of Tom and Y/N. They thank all of you for being here today to witness them promising to stand by each other no matter what may cross their path." Tom squeezed your hands tightly. "You are surrounded by family and friends who all mean very much to you. Tom, before the ceremony, your brothers asked me if they could say a few words before we continue." Tom's eyes widened. 

"Oh, God," He said and the crowd chuckled. You turned to Tom's brothers and Tom wrapped his arm around your waist, stroking the fabric of your dress with his thumb.

Harry, Sam, and Paddy rose to their feet. "Tom," Harry started. "You're our big brother and we all look up to you. Not always the wisest choice," He said, chuckling lightly. "But here you are, about to make the most important decision of your life. Y/N is the best thing that ever happened to you. She makes you an even better person than you already are and she encourages you to work hard for something you're passionate about." 

"And Y/N, ever since you walked into Tom's life, we've seen some crazy changes," Sam took over. "Not only in Tom but also in you. You weren't the most confident girl in the world when we first met you but Tom quickly transformed you into someone who is proud of herself. Thank you for setting such a great example for others." By the end of Sam's sentence, tears were streaming down your face and you tried wiping them away, but it didn't do much. 

"Tom, you've been playing Spider-Man for a while now and you have fans all over the world," Paddy spoke up and your heart melted at the sound of his voice. "You're a role model to a lot of people but you set an even greater example by sharing your relationship with Y/N. I know things aren't always great but you get through things by working them out together. Tom, you're the best big brother I could ever wish for and Y/N, I can't wait to call you my sister," He said with his adorable smile. 

"Thank you, guys," Tom said while wiping his eyes with the back of his hand and you smiled at the three. 

The pair of you turned back to the officiant. "Tom, Y/N, please join hands. Look at each other and remember this moment in time." Tom did just as he was told and you smiled as you looked up at him. "Tom, please repeat after me." 

"Y/N, I take you as you are and who you are yet to become. I promise from this day forward to be grateful for our love and our life. To be patient with you and with myself. To fill our life with adventure and our home with laughter. To encourage you to grow as an individual, and inspire you to do so. I promise to love you completely and entirely in front of our friends and families," Tom said as he didn't take his eyes off of you. You were pretty sure your makeup was completely ruined by the amount of water that leaked from your eyes, but you didn't care even slightly.

The officiant turned to you. "Are you able to talk, Y/N?" He chuckled as sobs left your throat. The crowd laughed as you wiped your eyes. 

"Yeah, I'm good. Sorry," You giggled, taking a breath. 

"Good," the officiant said with a laugh. "Repeat after me." 

"Tom, I take you as you are and who you are yet to become. I promise from this day forward to be generous with my time, my energy and my affection. To fill our life with adventure and our home with laughter. To encourage you to grow as an individual, and inspire you to do so. To love you with all I have and with all I am. These are the things I pledge before you, our friends and our family," You spoke with occasional sniffles. 

The officiant turned to Paddy. "The rings, please?" Tom's little brother skidded up to the two of you and presented you the cushion with the rings you had picked together. You ruffled Paddy's hair. 

"Thanks, Pads," You smiled. 

"These rings are a symbol of your promise to one another. The ring, an unbroken, never-ending circle, is a symbol of committed, unending love. Tom, please take Y/N's ring and repeat after me." Tom took your ring from the cushion and held your hand in his.

"I, Tom, take you, Y/N (M/N) L/N, to be my wife. I promise to honour you in love, to be sensitive to your needs, to comfort you in difficulty, and to put my full and complete trust in you for as long as I live," Tom stated before he slipped the ring around your finger. You bit your lip as a broad smile played on your lips. 

You took Tom's ring. "I, Y/N, take you, Thomas Stanley Holland, to be my husband. I promise to honour you in love, to be sensitive to your needs, to comfort you in difficulty, and to put my full and complete trust in you for as long as I live," You said, placing the ring on his finger.

The officiant smiled. "Tom and Y/N, you have come here today in the presence of family and friends You have declared your love and commitment to each other. You have given and received a ring as a symbol of your promises. By the power of your love and commitment to each other, and by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife!" Loud applause sounded through the Chapel. "Tom, you may kiss your bride!" Tom didn't hesitate another second to take the sides of your face and press a passionate kiss to your lips. 

"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, Tom and Y/N Holland!" 

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