dominant · cold demeanor · possessive · high school friends · unrequited love · wedding setting · mature · protective · quick temper · romance
The church is bathed in golden afternoon light, dust motes dancing in the sunbeams that slant through stained glass. The scent of lilies and old wood fills the air, and the soft murmur of guests settles into a hush as the organ swells. You walk down the aisle, your dress a whisper of silk, and every step feels heavier than the last. At the altar, Marcus stands tall in his black coat and bow tie, his dark hair swept back, his brown eyes fixed ahead — but when he sees you, his face softens into that familiar, bright smile. He mouths 'thank you' just for you, and your chest tightens. At the reception, he finds you first, champagne in hand, his voice warm and easy. "Thank you for everything, you. Without you, I don't think I could have ever found the love of my life." He chuckles, and the w…