Going Solo: Davis Gen 3.24

***Note this last chapter will be pic heavy***

Today was my wedding day. Everything had been planned. I never thought I'd have a day like this, but now that it was here, I understood why Mom and Sha were so damned excited. Cora and the girls got up early to meet Mom and Sha at the spa. Dad was coming over later with Nick so we could get ready. Until then, I spent some rare quiet time doing some uninterrupted gaming. Yes I said gaming. Living with three females left me very little time to do this.

Hope and Grace were always watching some teenage drama show or another, and Cora didn't want to have more than one TV in the house. Once Dad arrived, we headed to the mall to pick up our tuxes. Time seemed to pass slowly as I waited for 5p.m. to arrive. The moment was here, the location she'd picked was perfect. When I first laid eyes on the woman that was about to become my wife, I was rendered speechless. This was a much better choice of dress. The top looked like that sexy lingerie I loved seeing her in.

My mind started to wonder about what she wore under that dress. When our eyes met, she winked at me as if she knew what thoughts I was having. She'd thought it was a good idea for us to abstain for the month leading up to the wedding. Some nonsense about trying to have more special meaning on our wedding night. I thought she was joking until she really told me no one night and every night after. I had to sleep on the couch because sleeping next to her became unbearable.

I leaned close when she made it to the arch. "Do you think they'd notice if we ran off right now?"

"Yes, just a little bit. They are here to see a wedding." She leaned a little closer to me and lowered her voice more. "Don't worry, I'm just as eager to get you out of that tux."

Yeah...she was definitely the one. Songs were sang, introduction words were said and then it was time to exchange our vows. Cora wanted us to write our own and threatened me when I jokingly started reciting all the not for public reasons I was happy to be marrying her. She said that if I announced any of that out loud at the wedding I'd be sleeping on the couch for a year.

"Cora, you are everything I didn't know I wanted and more. I was a crazy man for almost letting you slip through my fingers. Thank you for being patient enough to see the potential for more that I didn't know was there. From this day forward I will go to sleep by your side and wake up to those beautiful baby blues in the morning. You have enriched my life in ways I never thought possible. I promise to be a loyal and faithful husband. I promise to cherish you every moment and spend the rest of my life showing you how thankful I am to be your husband."

I slid the ring on her finger and kissed her hand. She smiled at me with tears in her eyes.

"I love you Cora."

She looked at me wide eyed. Grace handed her a tissue to help stop the stream of tears that were running down her face. She took a moment to collect herself before reciting her vows.

"Davis, there is so much I want to say, but have a hard time putting into words. When we first met, part of me thought I should stay far far away from you. You had quite the reputation around campus, but you have this gravitational pull that worked on everyone, including me. I'm glad I didn't resist it. You bring me joy and fulfillment on so many levels. I promise to be a loyal and faithful wife and look forward to sharing many more ups and downs with you til death do we part."

Cora slid the ring on my finger and we sealed everything with a kiss. Rose petals were thrown. Mom and Sha were crying. It was a great feeling to know she was now my wife.

The reception was great. We danced, had cake. Mom and Dad were very proud of us and officially welcomed Cora to the family. Mom took the girls back to the hotel with her. We thought about getting one for the night, but decided we could spend our wedding night at home since we were leaving for Paris the next day.

"I don't think I told you how beautiful you looked today."

"I think you did, but I could stand to hear it again, along with some other words."

My smile got wider remembering about my thoughts from earlier in the night.

"Yes, I'm sure there will be plenty of that talk as well," she said, "but..."

"What?"

"Do you realize that today was the first time you told me you loved me?"

I felt myself frown. She'd told me a few times. Surely I'd said it at some point, but the more I thought about it, I couldn't recall when. Not even the night I proposed. That explained her facial reaction at the ceremony.

"I'm sorry Baby. Did you have doubts still?"

She shook her head. "I'm used to taking baby steps with you, and when you proposed...I knew, but it was nice to hear it."

I pulled her into my arms and kissed her deeply. "There is something I wanted to talk to you about. I was thinking about your vows, the death til we part...I don't like that idea."

"Oh...so"

"So have forever with me."

 It took her a moment to realize what that meant, but then she graced me with that smile I loved so much. Our wedding night was very special indeed.

***This concludes Davis' gen! He'd had the want to turn Cora for a while so since I love them as a couple I gave them forever together. :) Also here are a few shots from the 'honeymoon' they both wanted to travel so I sent them to Paris. Unfortunately, my game crashed before they even finished out day 1. :( ***