Rise(COMPLETED )

Thirty Seven

Mattie yawned and cuddled into Jordan

The next morning Mattie woke before Jordan

Laying next to him she studied his profile in sleep

He looked much younger

She took in the slight smile he had on his face and hoped he was having a good dream .

Laying her head on his chest she listened to his heartbeat as she nuzzled in closer

"Good morning Mattiebug "his raspy voice broke through her thoughts

"How long have you been awake ?"she whispered

"Long enough to know you were checking me out "

Mattie buried her head in his chest

"Don't be embarrassed I check you out every chance I get "

Mattie raised her head and looked at him

"Why ?"

"You're beautiful that's why "

Mattie felt heat creep in her cheeks

"It's true you're beautiful inside and out that's why I love you so much "

"I love you too and I can't wait to marry you "

"We have about ninety minutes before we have to be there so how about a shower together ?"

"Sounds perfect "

Jordan kissed her softly before climbing out of bed to start the shower

Mattie followed him into the bathroom and wrapped her arms around his waist

When the water was ready Jordan helped her into the shower before following her and closing the glass door

They tenderly washed one another before making love

Jordan shut the water off and wrapped her in a towel

They dried one another off before getting dressed

After dressing for the special day Jordan led her out to the rental car

They drove to the church Mattie spent her life in before moving to Boston .

Jordan parked behind the massive structure and got out of the car to help Mattie

They met the pastor at his office where he hugged Mattie and shook Jordan's hand

"I thought you'd go for a big wedding like your parents always dreamed "

Mattie shook her head

"We want something simple and we didn't want months of planning "

The pastor smiled

"Well let's begin"

They walked into the sanctuary and Jordan looked around

"Too much ?"Mattie asked

"No baby it's perfect "

"Shall we get started ?"the pastor smiled

Jordan and Mattie both nodded

"Have you written your own vows ?"

"Yes we have "Jordan replied smiling

"Begin whenever you are ready "

Jordan cleared his throat and took Mattie's hand

"Mattiebug I thought love was something I'd never find after the events of my past.Then you walked into my lab.You challenged me and made me see how amazing you truly are .I tried to stop my feelings for you but they just got stronger.I've never met anyone like you and that's why I knew I had to make you mine and never let you go .Today I give you myself and all that I am and all that I ever will be is because you made me a better man .I am the man I am today because of you and the love you give so freely .You are my sun , my moon and my everything .I promise you here and now that I will love you all the days of my life and beyond .You are my everything "