WTNV One Shots [Welcome to Night Vale] [Cecilos - Kevin/Diego] (boyxboy)

Roses

***Based on an awesome tumblr prompt & Nazi Nurse's Diego & Kevin***

Diego had spared no expenses. The Worship Hall was beautiful, decorated for the most important day of his life. Blood-red flowers spiraled around intricate columns, some obscure species of Desert Bluffs rose. A red velvet carpet lit by flickering torches curved to meet an arch of pure gold. People filled the hundreds of pews, faces wide with mandatory smiles. Diego stood before them, fidgeting nervously with his bow tie. Why was it so hot in here? He knew that he had preprogrammed the temperature hours ago, but that knowledge did nothing to soothe the uncomfortable heat prickling in his stomach. He was nervous. Diego, CEO of Strex Corp, was nervous. His palms were slick with sweat, and his heart was pounding, increasing in speed as a haunting melody suddenly flowed through the Hall. Every citizen of Desert Bluffs turned to face the massive set of doors at the end of the aisle. Diego sucked in a deep breath. There was no hesitation. The doors swung apart to reveal a lone figure, bathed in unearthly torchlight. He held a bouquet of crimson roses that contrasted sharply with his bright white tuxedo. A thin veil hung over his face, the glow of the flames just barely revealing a sharp toothed smile. Diego's heart stopped as Kevin began to walk slowly down the red carpet, rose petals spiraling from his hands as he neared the golden archway. It could've been seconds, it could've been an eternity, watching his fiancé walk down the aisle. Watching as the roses became nothing more than withered thorny brambles as they slowly shed their blossoms. He stopped at the end of the pews, handing his cluster of withered stems to a presiding officer, who nodded as Kevin stepped up beside Diego. "Y-you look beautiful mi querido," The CEO whispered, taking Kevin's hands in his own. Even behind the veil, Diego could see the blush that spread along his radio host's cheeks, as well as a faint glimmering of tears in his eyes.

The ceremony was long. Diego barely payed attention to the Head Priest as he spoke. Barely noticed the pain when the ceremonial bloodletting knife met the soft skin of his wrist. Barely noticed the thin trail of blood staining his expensive tuxedo. He was lost in a haze of nerves, excitement, and love for the man beside him. He only snapped out of it when the Priest spoke the final words, addressing the gathered citizens. "Is there anyone here who believes these two men should not be wed? Speak now, or forever hold your peace." Diego knew what words came next. He squeezed Kevin's hands. Only a few more seconds. "I now pronounce you married. You may kiss the groom." The CEO wrapped his arms around his fiancé's- his husband's- waist, pulling him close to his chest. Just as their lips met, just as they became officially married, there was a cough. Not a loud one, but still a cough. An interruption, an objection. Still kissing Kevin, Diego reached into his pocket, pulling out a standard hand-held pistol. He fired once, just before pulling away from his newly-wed husband, tears streaming down his cheeks. Everyone cheered, drowning out the deafening screams. "I love you, Kev," Diego murmured, pecking another kiss to his husband's head. The pair laced fingers, turning to walk down the aisle. They stepped over the body still writhing on the blood soaked carpet. It's not like you could see it against the red anyways.

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Hey! As always, thanks so much for reading! It means so much to me! Sorry this came out a little late. I had a bit of writer's block, and wattpad wasn't working too well, etc. etc. etc. Anyways, I will now be accepting requests. I don't have too many readers, but I figured I might as well offer. Got an idea? Post it on my message board. :)

-Seres