The Next Step A-Z One Shots 4

Eternity-Joah

DESCRIPTION: Noah and James finally get married. (AU)
WHAT TO READ: Book 3: Honesty & Book 3: Somewhere Only We Know
DATE PUBLISHED: 28/09/20

Today was the day Noah had been waiting for. Although it hadn't been that long since James had proposed, the two of them decided that they couldn't hold off getting married when they were so in love with each other.

"How are you feeling?" Piper asks her best friend as she pats down his suit. Being best friends had its perks - not only was Piper the sister of one of the grooms, but she was also the 'best man' for her best friend, something that had taken her by surprise when she was asked to fill those shoes.

"Nervous," Noah admits shaking his hands in hopes of getting rid of the tingling sensation. He had been with James for years, but this was a big step in their relationship - he was allowed to worry for what was to come afterwards.

"It's okay to feel nervous," Piper promises him and stands next to him, the two of them now looking in the mirror at each other. "It means that this is important to you."

Noah smiles at his best friends comment before turning to hug her. "Thank you Piper."

"Watch the suit!" Piper cautions him quickly pulling away from the hug to tidy up Noah's suit jacket.

"It's okay," Noah told Piper taking her hands in his - they were shaking. "There's no need to be worried, you're not getting married."

Piper laughs and calms her shaking. "I know. I just want everything to be perfect for the both of you. You guys deserve it."

The two stand in silence as they take this moment in. Noah was about to get married, and his best friend was going to be by his side the whole time.

"Did I mention how well your suit looks on you," Noah tells the younger girl.

"Why thank you," she tells him before giving him a little twirl.

A knock on the door soon interrupts their shenanigans.

"It's time!" Piper tells Noah taking his hands in hers.

It was time to marry the love of his life. Noah didn't know what the future had in store for them, but he was ready for this moment - their wedding.

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After the 'I Do's' and the dramatics of the wedding ceremony were over, James and Noah were finally able to have some time to themselves.

As they watch their family and friends having drinks, dancing, and having a good time, James and Noah sat at their seats.

"Today was perfect," Noah says taking his husband's hand in his. "Thank you for all of this."

"Don't even worry about it," James tells Noah before bringing his hand up to his lips to kiss it. "Have I told you how much I love you?"

Noah laughs at the comment. "Every day."

The husbands share some more laughs as they watch their family and friends.

While James's Uncle Arthur was doing karaoke with Kathy, Deborah was filming the whole ordeal.

"At least we'll never forget this night," Noah comments nodding towards his mother-in-law. "Your mother will have enough footage to last us a lifetime."

James agrees before adding, "and I'll be using this footage at Pipsqueaks 21st."

Noah looks over at his best friend who is currently doing the 'bus driver' and 'big fish, little fish, cardboard box': her and her boyfriend's go-to party moves.

"I promise not to tell her," Noah says looking back over at his husband.

"Good. I want to embarrass her."

Noah laughs thinking that his best friend won't find it as embarrassing as James hopes she will, because Finn is by her side doing the same moves.

Today was the best day of Noah's life. Not only was he officially married to the love of his life, but his best friend had stood by him the whole time. While they hadn't talked about their future yet, Noah was sure that anything that happened with him and James from this point onwards would be perfect.