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I'm standing in front of the full length mirror, and in front of me shows a young woman in a white wedding dress.

I can't recognize her, but I know she's me. This person looks unafraid and stunningly beautiful.

From the dress to the long vail that goes past my feet into my train, all I see is beauty and happiness.

Cadenza begins to fret. "Don't mess up your hair!" I watch in the mirror as she moves a simple curl and fixes the blue flower.

Cadenza wanted to do my hair. And after listening to me for several minutes telling her I don't want it fancy, she decided to make it simple. She curled my hair into loose curls and pinned a flower by my ear. Simple but elegant, I like it.

Somebody knocks on my door, and my mom comes in with the newest update on the time. "You have five more minutes, N/N," she begins to say as she makes her way over to me. "You look beautiful, but you're missing something."

I tilt my head slightly to the side due to confusion. "What could it be?"

"Close your eyes." I close my eyes, and I can feel her place something cold around my neck. "Alright, open your eyes now."

I place my hand around my neck and look down to see a pearl necklace. "Mom, I can't. . ."

"Of course you do, gurl! I wore them on my wedding day, you know. My mother put them on me and now I can finally do this for you. Now you have something borrowed, something new, and something blue."

I give her a hug, and I feel her hug me tighter than normal. "You know," she starts. "Every mother dreams of the day her daughter gets married, and I can finally live that dream too." I hear her sniffle, and I can tell she wants to cry. "Oh no, no tears me. . . I won't cry. Come on yo, let's go get you there before I cry. . ."

I walk through the halls and out of the building to the beach. That's when a bunch of memories pop through my mind.

"Cadenza, that's too much make up!" Alex exclaimed as she tried to take the lip gloss out of Cadenza's hand. I giggled as I watched the two.

"It's only lip gloss Alex, besides Y/N needs to look pretty for her wedding."

"But it's only pretend! And it's Laurance!" I listened as Alex emphasized the word 'pretend.'

I stood dressed in my favorite white dress, and my hair falling half way down my back. No body can figure out how to do my hair, so we left I down. I am only five.

The lip gloss Cadenza put on me tasted like strawberries and was pink with glitter.

After Cadenza and Alex stopped fighting, they finally let us continue and let me walk across my room as stuffed animals were on each side if me.

I looked at Laurance to see him fumbling with his unmade tie and stood in a pair of jeans and his favorite green shirt. We borrowed the tie from daddy, but nobody can tie it.

I reach Laurance, and he gives up tying his tie and lets it fall onto his shirt.

We don't know what weddings do, so we make it up on the way and do the things we knew.

Cadenza said weird things because of all the movies she watches, and Alex shifts from side to side in my little heels. They were too big for her.

At the end Cadenza says 'you may kiss the bride,' and Laurance kisses my cheek.

Who would've thought that that would become my reality.

The doors open, and I listen to the music as I take small slow steps towards Laurance.

He stands there smiling at me in his tux and tied green tie. I can still picture him as the little boy in my memory trying to tie his tie to no avail. But here he is, all grown up with me about to take his last name and give myself to him for the rest of our lives.

Once I make it over to him, we place our hands in the other person's and smile deeply into each other's eyes.

I hear the priest ask for the rings and I see Hayden carry in Austin while my mom carries in Naomi. Both twins have little pillows with them with our rings on top of them. I giggle as mom tries to not cry, and Hayden winks at Laurance.

Vows are said and rings are placed on our fingers. That's when what I've been waiting for is finally said.

"You may kiss the bride."

Laurance holds onto my cheeks and brings his lips closer to mine. Once our lips connect, I hear the sound of the people cheering. After we break the kiss we lean our head against the other, and I quickly kiss Laurance's cheek before we walk back down the isle together hand and hand.

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I sit next to Laurance as he holds onto my hand. I poke at my food since I am full. People are saying speeches, and mom even cried during her's.

I watch as Zane hands the microphone to Alex, and she smiles. Zane actually took time in his speech, and it warmed my heart.

"I guess it's my turn, eh?" Alex smiles and looks at Laurance and myself. "I've known these two for the longest time, and I'm thankful they stuck with me through everything. From when we were children, I've always looked up to Laurance because he's my big brother. I thought he was so cool, and I still do even if I don't want to ever admit it. I love you, big brother. Y/N and I've been best friends since we were little. And even at that age, we promised to be each others maids of honors at each other's wedding. I may give you crap about being with my brother, but I've always secretly hoped that you would be with him so you'd be my actual sister and look how that turned out. I want to wish you both the best of luck, and I love you both." She smiles as she hands the microphone off to somebody else.

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It is time for dancing, and I still can't get over the fact that I am now Mrs. Laurance Zvahl. It feels so weird to say, but I love it.

I listen as they call out that it was the father daughter dance, and I walk into the middle of the dance floor to see my father waiting for me. He grabs my hand, the music starts, and we begin to glide across the dance floor.

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You know there's a lot that goes by the front door
Don't forget the kets under the mat
Childhood stars shine, always humble and kind
Go to church 'cause your momma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won't be a waste of time
Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door say please say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie

I know you got mountains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind

Don't expect a free ride from no one
Don't hold a grudge or a chip and here's why
Bitterness keeps you from flying
Always stay humble and kind
Know the difference between sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
I love you ain't no pick up line so
Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door say please say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie

I know you got mountains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind

When it's hot, eat a root beer, a popsicle
Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
Let that summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind
Don't take for granted the love thus life gives you
When you get where you're goin'
Don't forget turn back around
Help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind

The song ends, and dad kisses my head saying he's always approved of Laurance and wishes us the best of luck.

That's when it's time for Laurance and I to dance our very first dance together as husband and wife.

I stand in the middle of the dance floor as Laurance makes his way over to me.

Alex and Vylad make their way onto the stage and hold onto their microphones.

They're singing Perfect for our dance, and I'm excited.

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Vylad:

I found a love
For me
Oh darling, just five right in
And follow my lead
Well, I found a girl
Beautiful and sweet
Oh, I never knew you were the someone
Waitin' for me
'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowin' what it was
I will now give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow
Your heart is all I own
And I your eyes. you're holding.

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favorite song
When yky said you looked a mess
I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it
Darling, you look perfect tonight

Alex:

Well, I found a man
Stronger than anyone I know
He shares my dreams
I hope that someday we'll share a home
I found a love
To carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children
Of our own
We are still kids, but we're so in love
Fightin' against all odds
I know we'll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be your girl, you'll be my man
And I see my future in your eyes

Well, baby, I'm dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass

Both:

While listening to our favorite song

Vylad:

When I saw you in that dress

Both:

Looking so beautiful
I don't deserve this
Darling, you look perfect tonight

The music turns back on and everybody begins to dance.

That brought back so many memories.

Laurance pulled my hand in the middle of the room. I lifted my dress up so I wouldn't step on it.

"What are you doing?" I ask him a he places his hands on my waist and directs my hands on top of his shoulders. "Laurance? This isn't even a slow song."

He smirked at me. "I made a request."

That's when the music changed into a slow song. A Thousand Years came on and Laurance pulled me closer to him.

"This song is so pretty. . ." I mumble as my head laid on his shoulder.

"That's why I picked it. I knew you liked this song, and I just wanted another excuse to dance with you."

"You're such a butt."

He kissed my cheek. "I know, but maybe one day we'll get married and be able to dance just like this."

"Maybe, I hope so. . ."

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The wedding is now over, and I am sitting on the bed with my pajamas on playing with the twins. Austin holds onto my finger as my other hand tickles Naomi's stomach making her giggle.

Laurance walks over to me, freshly showered, and kisses the back of my head.

"Hey babe."

"Hey Laurance."

He picks up both Naomi and Austin and stands next to me. "Kiss them goodnight and tell them goodbye."

"Why?"

"They're spending the night with somebody else."

"Why's that?"

He winks. "I wanna spend time with you."

I sigh, "Fine."

He walks out and a few minutes later he comes back. He's still shirtless, and I give him a long hug.

"I love you so much," he says into my hair.

"I love you too," I begin. "Thank you for letting me steal your last name."

"Thank you for taking it. . . Mrs. Zvahl."

"Anytime, Mr. Zvahl."

Everything before this was just a little step that took us to were we are now. All the fights and all the makeups, everything brought here.

From being an ordinary person to being a well known star everywhere, I was with Laurance.

That was all Ancient History, and now I'm ready to see what happens next.