The Wedding pt. 2
Title: The Wedding
Author: SERipley
Original Posting: FanFiction.net [pleeeease leave reviews on this site as well for me!]
Rating: G/K
Disclaimer: I do not own these boys, gosh darnit.
Summary: Luke and Reid hit a bump in the road on a day that should be full of happiness.
Notes: Chapter 3 is in the works =] Btw; if this feels 'too easy'... let's just say, you should always listen to your gut =P
Reid could tell that Luke was unsettled by the silence between them. He was still angry and while he didn't want to talk now he did understand that they would eventually have to talk this out. Still, he didn't want Luke to go up there feeling shaken. Regardless of his own feelings, Reid wanted Luke to be in a good mood today, or at least in a good enough mood to enjoy his parents wedding. Reid could be a child sometimes and he knew it as well as anyone else, which meant that he could turn it off, assuming he wanted to. Right now was one of those times. Just as he and Luke were about turn step off the path and back into the clearing with everyone else, he reached out and took a hold of Luke's arm to stop him.
"Luke," he began to get the blonde's attention. Luke stopped abruptly, turning back with wide, sad eyes that made Reid's chest constrict with agony. He hated seeing Luke in distress, especially when he knew he was the cause. Reid didn't smile but his face did lighten, stepping closer to Luke cupping his face tenderly between his worn hands. "Enjoy this. Go up there and smile and show your family just how happy you are that things are falling into place again," Reid began, searching Luke's face for a reaction. "Don't let my stupid attitude ruin this for you."
Luke watched him, trying to push a smile onto his lips. Reid noticed his struggle.
"I mean it. Don't make me resort to making faces at you during the ceremony, because you know I will," Reid said with a grin. Luke finally laughed and nodded. That smile… it drove Reid absolutely crazy. He kissed Luke briefly, stepping back and adjusting Luke's tie for him. "You know, it's considered disrespectful to draw attention from the bride and groom," Reid smirked. Luke shook his head, wiping his eyes that had started to water as he laughed.
"Thank you," Luke said. He knew that things weren't settled between them, but he was grateful to Reid nonetheless. They held hands as they came toward the main setup of the wedding. Most people were seat and Luke smiled at Reid as they parted. Luke of course was in the wedding party and stayed in the back with his parents, Aaron, and a few other family members. Reid walked down the aisle and took his seat in the second row. He refused to look around too much, being perfectly aware that Noah was just across the aisle from him.
A few minutes later and the music started. Holden was already standing at the alter and he was positively beaming. Even Reid had to admit he was thrilled for the man, even if he and Lily still didn't get along much. Lucinda was escorted by Jack, which was certainly entertaining to watch. Next came Meg and Aaron. Faith was next with Parker. Ethan and Natalie were the last two, being the ring bearer and flower girl respectively. Then came the sound of the wedding march.
Everyone stood up and watched down the aisle as Lily, arm linked with Luke's, appeared from behind the decorations. She was glowing just like Holden and looked radiant in her simple but elegant white dress. Every pair of eyes was glued to her; save one. Reid was unable to look away from the pure joy on Luke's face as he began to escort his mother down the aisle. As they grew near, Luke's eyes drifted to Reid, his smile brightening. Reid could feel his anger slowly subsiding. It was impossible for him to be angry with Luke when he smiled like that.
The ceremony was simple and beautiful and this time no presumed dead ex husbands burst in at the last minute. In fact, things had gone rather perfectly. The reception was also at the Snyder Farm. While the ceremony had been taking place, the caterers and other workers had been busy bees, setting up tables and a temporary dance floor. It was going on 2pm when the guests began to follow the smell of food and the sound of music toward their tables.
Luke and Reid were seated at the table beside Lily and Holden's along with Aaron, his girlfriend Marnie, Casey, Allison, and, much to Reid's displeasure, Noah. Luke made sure to arrange the seats so that Reid and Noah were neither too close, nor seated directly across from each other. He was surprised, though, when Reid made the gesture of saying hello to Noah and even offered his hand. They shook awkwardly before sitting down. Aaron was quick to toss a scrap of conversation into the mix, which Luke would later thank him for.
A few speeches and toasts were made before Jack insisted that the best man give his speech. Luke turned red and shook his head, glaring at Jack with a grin as if promising pay back. After a few pokes and prods [literally from Reid's end], Luke finally stood up and was handed the microphone. He scratched the back of his ear and laughed nervously.
"Well, I guess first I should thank you all for being here at my parent's wedding, again," he joked and everyone of course laughed. "Seriously, though; we tease my mom and dad all the time about breaking up and getting back together, but we don't always see how much that says about their love for each other. When things get hard, they might fall apart for a time, just like any couple would, but they always find their way back to one another. I've never seen two people more in love than my parents. They taught me what love is and how to love, and I just hope that I'm lucky enough to hang onto love the way they do; with everything they have, and with such passion that even when things get hard, there's never any doubt that things will work out in the end. Mom, dad, I love you both, and I couldn't be happier to you. Let's just make this the last wedding," he laughed again, the small crowd laughing with him as before. "To Lily and Holden Snyder." Luke raised his glass, filled with sparkling water instead of champagne, and smiled at his parents.
"To Lily and Holden Snyder," everyone repeated, raising their glassing to the couple as well.
Back at his table, two men were slowly processing the words that had just fallen from Luke's lips. Reid was staring at his drink as though it were speaking to him, trying to convince himself that there was no hidden meaning in Luke's words. Noah was doing the same. Both men looked up and caught each other's eye. This strangely made Reid want to smile, but he resisted.
Luke wandered back over a moment later, slipping into his seat. Reid reached for his hand beneath the table, causing Luke to turn to him happily. They exchanged looks, complete with knowing eyes and cheeky grins.
Author: SERipley
Original Posting: FanFiction.net [pleeeease leave reviews on this site as well for me!]
Rating: G/K
Disclaimer: I do not own these boys, gosh darnit.
Summary: Luke and Reid hit a bump in the road on a day that should be full of happiness.
Notes: Chapter 3 is in the works =] Btw; if this feels 'too easy'... let's just say, you should always listen to your gut =P
Reid could tell that Luke was unsettled by the silence between them. He was still angry and while he didn't want to talk now he did understand that they would eventually have to talk this out. Still, he didn't want Luke to go up there feeling shaken. Regardless of his own feelings, Reid wanted Luke to be in a good mood today, or at least in a good enough mood to enjoy his parents wedding. Reid could be a child sometimes and he knew it as well as anyone else, which meant that he could turn it off, assuming he wanted to. Right now was one of those times. Just as he and Luke were about turn step off the path and back into the clearing with everyone else, he reached out and took a hold of Luke's arm to stop him.
"Luke," he began to get the blonde's attention. Luke stopped abruptly, turning back with wide, sad eyes that made Reid's chest constrict with agony. He hated seeing Luke in distress, especially when he knew he was the cause. Reid didn't smile but his face did lighten, stepping closer to Luke cupping his face tenderly between his worn hands. "Enjoy this. Go up there and smile and show your family just how happy you are that things are falling into place again," Reid began, searching Luke's face for a reaction. "Don't let my stupid attitude ruin this for you."
Luke watched him, trying to push a smile onto his lips. Reid noticed his struggle.
"I mean it. Don't make me resort to making faces at you during the ceremony, because you know I will," Reid said with a grin. Luke finally laughed and nodded. That smile… it drove Reid absolutely crazy. He kissed Luke briefly, stepping back and adjusting Luke's tie for him. "You know, it's considered disrespectful to draw attention from the bride and groom," Reid smirked. Luke shook his head, wiping his eyes that had started to water as he laughed.
"Thank you," Luke said. He knew that things weren't settled between them, but he was grateful to Reid nonetheless. They held hands as they came toward the main setup of the wedding. Most people were seat and Luke smiled at Reid as they parted. Luke of course was in the wedding party and stayed in the back with his parents, Aaron, and a few other family members. Reid walked down the aisle and took his seat in the second row. He refused to look around too much, being perfectly aware that Noah was just across the aisle from him.
A few minutes later and the music started. Holden was already standing at the alter and he was positively beaming. Even Reid had to admit he was thrilled for the man, even if he and Lily still didn't get along much. Lucinda was escorted by Jack, which was certainly entertaining to watch. Next came Meg and Aaron. Faith was next with Parker. Ethan and Natalie were the last two, being the ring bearer and flower girl respectively. Then came the sound of the wedding march.
Everyone stood up and watched down the aisle as Lily, arm linked with Luke's, appeared from behind the decorations. She was glowing just like Holden and looked radiant in her simple but elegant white dress. Every pair of eyes was glued to her; save one. Reid was unable to look away from the pure joy on Luke's face as he began to escort his mother down the aisle. As they grew near, Luke's eyes drifted to Reid, his smile brightening. Reid could feel his anger slowly subsiding. It was impossible for him to be angry with Luke when he smiled like that.
The ceremony was simple and beautiful and this time no presumed dead ex husbands burst in at the last minute. In fact, things had gone rather perfectly. The reception was also at the Snyder Farm. While the ceremony had been taking place, the caterers and other workers had been busy bees, setting up tables and a temporary dance floor. It was going on 2pm when the guests began to follow the smell of food and the sound of music toward their tables.
Luke and Reid were seated at the table beside Lily and Holden's along with Aaron, his girlfriend Marnie, Casey, Allison, and, much to Reid's displeasure, Noah. Luke made sure to arrange the seats so that Reid and Noah were neither too close, nor seated directly across from each other. He was surprised, though, when Reid made the gesture of saying hello to Noah and even offered his hand. They shook awkwardly before sitting down. Aaron was quick to toss a scrap of conversation into the mix, which Luke would later thank him for.
A few speeches and toasts were made before Jack insisted that the best man give his speech. Luke turned red and shook his head, glaring at Jack with a grin as if promising pay back. After a few pokes and prods [literally from Reid's end], Luke finally stood up and was handed the microphone. He scratched the back of his ear and laughed nervously.
"Well, I guess first I should thank you all for being here at my parent's wedding, again," he joked and everyone of course laughed. "Seriously, though; we tease my mom and dad all the time about breaking up and getting back together, but we don't always see how much that says about their love for each other. When things get hard, they might fall apart for a time, just like any couple would, but they always find their way back to one another. I've never seen two people more in love than my parents. They taught me what love is and how to love, and I just hope that I'm lucky enough to hang onto love the way they do; with everything they have, and with such passion that even when things get hard, there's never any doubt that things will work out in the end. Mom, dad, I love you both, and I couldn't be happier to you. Let's just make this the last wedding," he laughed again, the small crowd laughing with him as before. "To Lily and Holden Snyder." Luke raised his glass, filled with sparkling water instead of champagne, and smiled at his parents.
"To Lily and Holden Snyder," everyone repeated, raising their glassing to the couple as well.
Back at his table, two men were slowly processing the words that had just fallen from Luke's lips. Reid was staring at his drink as though it were speaking to him, trying to convince himself that there was no hidden meaning in Luke's words. Noah was doing the same. Both men looked up and caught each other's eye. This strangely made Reid want to smile, but he resisted.
Luke wandered back over a moment later, slipping into his seat. Reid reached for his hand beneath the table, causing Luke to turn to him happily. They exchanged looks, complete with knowing eyes and cheeky grins.