Just the Way You Are

Part Twenty-Three:

"Ladies, can I have all the single ladies, come to the dance floor it is time to throw the bouquet!" the D.J. announced. Immediately a crowd of giggling girls formed in anticipation to catch the bouquet. The saying goes that whoever catches the bouquet is the next person to get married!

"3...2...1..." everyone counted down and Lilli threw the bouquet. To everyone's surprise Cassidy caught the bouquet. Almost immediately Louis was pestering Zayn, all of the boys were teasing him.

"OHHH! Zayn, looks like you're next!" Louis teased.

"Well, Zayn looks like you had better get a move on!" Harry said as he elbowed Zayn in the side as he got up to make his way to the floor.

"Well, would you look at tat!" Niall exclaimed bursting into a fit of laughter.

"Zayn.... I've got a feeling you're next." Liam joked.

" Guy...guys...guys... we all know I'm not gonna catch the garter!!" Zayn protested.

"You never know," The boys said simultaneously.

"Alright boys it's you're turn, all you handsome bachelors make your way out to the dance floor it's time to catch the garter," The D.J. announced. Zayn tried with all of his might to stand toward the back of the crowd of boys, all flailing their arms ready to try and catch the garter. Fate had a different plan though... Harry pulled the garter off of Lilli's leg and pecked her on the cheek before he turned around.

"Alright boys are you READY?" Harry hollered.

"Yeah Styles, hurry up and throw it!" a guy from the crowd shouted.

"Alright here we go, 3....2...1..." with that Harry shot the garter out into the crowd of boys, who all dove like madmen for it, but it looks like the winner was already chosen.

"ZAYN MALIK EVERYBODY," Harry shouted! Zayn just stood there, his cheeks turning bright red. How in the world did this happen?

How in the world did I just catch this thing, HOW? I can't tell her I like her! We can't get married, God what is happening? Oh, come on Zayn, face it you know she's the one! Just man up and tell her how you feel, hey at least this will give you all something to talk about!

With regained confidence Zayn walked up to Cassidy.

"Sooo, nice bouquet you got there," Zayn said, trying to break the ice.

"And, that's some garter!" Cassidy said, not looking up at him.

"Look," Zayn sighed, "ever since I met you...I've had quite a big crush on you. I've just been too afraid to tell you because I don't want to ruin our friendship. But every time I see you, I get all nervous and I forget my words. I've thought about it and prayed about it and well, I can't hold it back anymore Cass," Zayn said looking at the ground.

She lifted his chin to where he was looking her in the eyes, "Zayn, I've just been waiting to see if you would say anything...you finally did. So now I can finally tell you, you're the one I've been waiting for my whole life."

"You really mean that?"

"I know that!" With that Zayn leaned in and sweetly kissed Cassidy on the lips. As soon as he did the whole room went into an uproar of cheers and clapping! They smiled at each other as they pulled out of the kiss.

The whole wedding, and reception was amazing, everything was incredible. It was a night of just love, joy, and friendship. Before Harry and Lilli left for their honeymoon, the whole wedding group let go of floating lanterns, it was absolutely beautiful. Every one said there goodbyes and wished them the best of luck. With that they loaded into their vintage car that would take them to the airport.

As they were driving away Harry intertwined his fingers with Lilli's, turned her head to where she was facing him, and kissed her. It was passionate and sweet. They both smiled into the kiss as he pulled away he whispered in her ear...

"I love you Mrs. Styles."

"I love you more Mr. Styles."