Keep Yourself Alive - Roger Taylor

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The wedding bells were ringing, not literally obviously, but in my head. Roger set me down, but instantly picked me back up again and spun me around joyfully.

"Darling put her down I need to congratulate my gorgeous girl!" Freddie said from behind me, tapping roger on the shoulder.

I hopped down and immediately bounced into Fred's arms, who then proceeded to swing me around just like roger had done previously.

"Thank you, Freddie" I sighed into his ears.

"Don't Thank me, I've been the shittiest friend in history, dear. I thank you for not kicking my arse out of here when I walked in" He chuckled, breaking off the hug.

"Seriously though Freddie, it's amazing to see you, especially today" I nodded, holding his hands.

Roger came up behind me and greeted his missing friend. His arm snaked around my waist and pulled me into his side.

"Where's the baby? Was it a girl or a boy, oh gosh I can't wait to meet them" He said enthusiastically. Luckily my sadness had mainly subsided, and I didn't mind talking about her as much.

"Did nobody tell you? She passed away unfortunately, before she was born" Roger said, tickling my side to keep me laughing.

"Oh darling I am so sorry, let's get shit faced and forget all of our troubles eh?" He proposed, and I nodded grabbing a random glass and clinking it to his, downing the champagne (hopefully) down my throat.

"I'm now called Rose Taylor!?" I shouted, turning to Roger who grinned at me excitedly.

"Yes you are, and I couldn't be happier" He smiled, kissing me sweetly.

"Hello my dears! Welcome to the family!" Winifred and Michael snook up behind us, and I got the warm arms of my new mother in law to greet me.

"Thank you, you have been better to me than my own family, I can't thank you enough" I smiled, and she gave me another motherly hug.

"Oh stop it! If Roger didn't have you he'd have drowned in alcohol by now, we're thanking you" She joked, mumbling at the end towards me.

"Oi! Are you joking? I am a very responsible drinker I will have you know" He defended jokingly, nudging his mother.

"As am I Roger, but I'm not the one that referenced my drunken speeches in my vows now am I?" I winked at him and the two parents just grinned at us.

"Well you're no better, the first time we kissed we were drunk" He laughed.

"No we weren't Roger, we were at my house" I giggled, holding his hand.

"Oh yeah, well I must have dreamt that, but we have been drunk on many occasions" He grinned.

"Aw you dreamt about kissing her? How sweet" Michael teased, punching his son lightly.

"Right, talking about drinks! Everyone were staying here for the party, it is a club after all! The bar will be open any minute!" Roger changed the subject, making me smile even wider.

He'd gone all out for this wedding, above and beyond what I'd ever imagined. It's making me fall in love with him even more.

"Come on love, we get first drinks" He nodded and pulled me away to the bar.

"Shots?" He asked,

"Shots" I repeated.

We had a few each, but not enough to get us drunk as we obviously wanted to stay as sober as possible. However, would it really be a Rose and Roger party without a few shots being downed? I don't think so.

Suddenly, the other three lads hopped up onto the stage and Freddie took the mic.

"Congratulations, Rose and Roger! Please take your seats for the speeches" He grinned, motioning towards Brian who then took the mic.

"So, Rog has been my best mate since uni, and it's safe to say I never thought I'd see him actually settle down, no offence Rose"

"None taken!" I called up to the stage, and everyone laughed.

"I remember that I used to come home and he'd be sat on the couch, Well more like passed out on the couch sorry, and he'd be surrounded in bottles and cans" He began, and everyone chuckled at the blond drummer, whose face was turning a light shade of pink.

"Anyway, all I'm saying is that Rose must be a special girl if Roger managed to settle with her, and obviously we all know that she is. So here's to Roger and Rose Taylor, the drunkest, jolliest and most loved up couple to come out of London" He said, raising a champagne flute up to cheers.

"Cheers!" Everyone shouted, making roger and I grin at each other.

A chorus of clinks echoed through the room and once the cheering had died down, the three lads began to sing a slow song.

"When we first started out as Queen I remember Rose telling us that we would all be champions one day. Not to brag but I think we've exceeded that, including our darling, Rose" Freddie joked  and there was a light chuckle.

Rogers fingertips brushed over my palm, twiddling the ring over my finger gently.

"This song was written for you, Rose" He continued, and sat down at the piano, playing a few keys.

"I've paid my dues
Time after time
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime
And bad mistakes
I've made a few
I've had my share of sand kicked in my face
But I've come through"

I grinned as I listened to the second song written for me, which was just as amazing as the other.

Roger turned to face me, bowing jokingly and taking my hand.

"May I have this dance, beautiful?" He grinned, and I took his hand.

"Of course, sir" I winked, curtsying delicately as he pulled me towards the empty dance floor.

"We are the champions, my friends
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world"

My arms wrapped around Rogers neck, and his rested on my waist, pulling me closer and closer with every sway.

He leaned in to rest his forehead against mine, his breath hitting my neck gently making me feel more increasingly in love with the drummer, if it was possible.

"I love you so much, I'm so happy that you're mine now" He mumbled into my neck, kissing it lightly.

"I was always yours, Roger" I breathed back, staring into his eyes lovingly.

"We are the champions, my friends
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world
We are the champions, my friends
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end

"We are the champions"

He twirled me around, dipping me gently as he caught me, pulling me back to centre.

"We are the champions"

Everyone else slowly began to join in, grabbing partners and twirling each other around.

"This has been perfect Roger, thank you" I grinned.

"Anything for you, babe" He reciprocated my grin and spun me around again.

"Cause we are the champions"