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The ceremony hall shimmered like something out of a dream. Crystal chandeliers bathed the vast room in a warm golden glow, and the soft scent of fresh roses filled the air. Rows of guests sat in hushed awe beneath floral arches draped with white orchids and pale pink petals, their murmurs fading as the string of violins began to play. The gentle, romantic notes floated across the air like a heartbeat-steady, rhythmic, and full of love.

Sky stood at the altar, posture straight, chin raised, trying to keep the calm expression of a man in control. But his heart betrayed him, pounding fast, each beat echoing louder than the music. His palms felt oddly damp, and he rubbed them against his sides, ignoring the knowing smirk from William and the quiet laugh from Jimmy just behind him.

From the corner of his eye, he saw Vegas and Pete standing near the stage, both giving him discreet thumbs-ups. Pride gleamed in their eyes. It steadied him a little, but not nearly enough. Because then-

The doors opened.

The entire room seemed to draw in a collective breath.

And there he was.

Nani stood framed in the golden light, a vision of soft grace and quiet power. His white suit glowed under the chandeliers, the fabric hugging his slender frame perfectly. His arm was linked with his father's-Force walking beside him with calm dignity, while Papa Book followed just behind, his eyes shining with a mixture of pride and emotion. In Nani's hand was a bouquet of delicate pink and white roses, tied with a silk ribbon that trailed softly as he moved.

Sky's chest constricted so tightly it almost hurt. His lips parted, but no sound came out. The world blurred around the edges until there was only him. The soft way Nani smiled, the gentle sway of his walk, the shimmer of tears in his eyes - everything about him was so heartbreakingly beautiful it felt unreal.

"Holy hell..." William muttered behind him under his breath. "I think I just saw an angel."

Jimmy elbowed him lightly. "Careful, that angel will kill you if Sky doesn't first."

But Sky wasn't listening. He couldn't. Because as Nani took another step closer, something inside him shifted - the weight of every moment they had ever shared, every fight, every laugh, every kiss - it all came rushing back, making his throat tighten painfully.

He wanted to run to him, to pull him into his arms right there. But he didn't. He held himself back, fingers curling into fists to ground himself.

When they finally reached him, Force didn't immediately let go. He placed Nani's hand into Sky's - firm, deliberate - and looked straight into Sky's eyes.

"I trust you, Sky," Force said quietly, but his voice carried through the hall. "But if you ever fall out of love... please, don't hurt my son. Just give him back to me."

A tear slipped from Nani's lashes, glimmering as it traced his cheek. Sky's hand instinctively tightened around his.

"I understand, Dad," Sky said softly, his voice thick with emotion. "But that day will never come. And I'll never give my Nani back to you."

The corner of Force's mouth lifted in a proud smile. "Then keep your words, son."

With that, he stepped back, joining Book at the side of the stage. The two men stood together, watching with tears of pride as Sky led Nani up to the altar.

The bridesmaids-Est, Sea, Santa, gawin and a few close friends-moved into place behind Nani, each of them glowing with happiness. William gave Est a playful wink that made him blush crimson, and Jimmy was shamelessly making heart shapes at Sea, who tried to hide behind his bouquet, cheeks burning pink.

A ripple of quiet laughter ran through the guests.

Nani glanced sideways at Sky, whispering just loud enough for him to hear, "They're impossible."

Sky leaned closer, his voice low and full of warmth. "You love it."

"...I love you," Nani whispered back before catching himself, eyes darting down shyly.

Sky smiled, so full of tenderness it softened every edge of his face.

And as the music faded and the officiant stepped forward, the entire room seemed to still again.

Every gaze, every heart, every breath - all focused on the two men standing side by side at the altar, fingers intertwined.

The ceremony was about to begin.

The soft murmur of the guests faded once again as the officiant gave a nod, and the air in the vast hall seemed to still - the kind of silence that only exists when something sacred is about to unfold.

Sky and Nani stood face to face beneath the grand floral arch, framed by a cascade of white orchids, pale pink roses, and delicate fairy lights that twinkled like fireflies around them. The air smelled faintly of lavender and roses, and the golden light filtering through the high glass windows painted everything in a soft, ethereal glow.

Then -

From the aisle came the sound of small, light footsteps.

Every head turned.

Pooh, the youngest, was making his way toward them with a tiny velvet box clutched carefully in both hands.At first, he had refused - "I'm not a kid!" he'd said with mock indignation - but the moment everyone had looked at him with those pleading smiles, he couldn't say no.

Now, walking down the aisle, there was no trace of his earlier protest. His grin was wide, almost childlike, his eyes sparkling with pride. The guests couldn't help but smile at the sight.

When he reached the altar, Pooh looked between Sky and Nani with a teasing tilt of his head.

"Okay, you two lovebirds," he said, voice loud enough to make the front rows chuckle, "don't cry too much, or the rings will slip off."

Laughter rippled through the hall. Even the officiant smiled softly.

Nani shook his head with an amused sigh. "Thank you, Pooh."

Pooh handed over the small velvet box with an exaggerated bow. "My duty as ringman is done. Try not to make everyone jealous now."

He winked at Sky before stepping back beside William, who whispered something that made Pooh laugh quietly as he watched his two favorite people take the next step in their story.

The officiant's gentle voice filled the air again.

"Today, we witness not only a union of two souls but a promise - to love, to protect, and to stand beside each other through every storm."

Sky and Nani turned toward each other, their hands still joined, their gazes locked in that quiet, unbreakable way that spoke more than any words could.

The officiant nodded toward Sky. "You may say your vows first."

Sky's breath trembled for a second before he found his voice. His eyes softened, every wall he'd ever built melting away under Nani's gaze.

"Nani..." he began quietly, his voice steady but full of emotion. "You came into my life when I didn't even realize something was missing. You made me laugh when I didn't want to, challenged me when I thought I was right, and loved me when I wasn't easy to love. You drive me insane-" a soft chuckle from the crowd, "-but you also bring me peace. I don't promise perfection, but I promise honesty. I promise to fight for you, with you, and never against you. And I promise that no matter how many lifetimes come after this one, I'll find you every time."

Nani blinked rapidly, his lips trembling, a tear slipping down his cheek.

The officiant nodded gently. "Nani, your vows?"

He took a breath, trying to steady the ache in his chest. His fingers tightened around Sky's.

"You know," he began softly, voice trembling but sure, "I always thought love was supposed to be calm, safe. But then you happened - and I realized love could be chaos, too. It could be fire, storm, and warmth all at once. You make me angry, you make me laugh, you make me feel alive in ways I can't describe. You're my peace, my madness, my home. So I won't promise to never fight with you - but I promise to never stop choosing you, every single day, no matter what."

The room had gone silent. Even Vegas blinked a few times, subtly clearing his throat while Pete squeezed his hand. Est was crying openly now, while Sea buried his face into Jimmy's shoulder, pretending he wasn't.

Pooh sniffled dramatically. "You guys are gonna ruin my makeup," he muttered, making everyone laugh again through the tears.

The officiant smiled warmly. "May we have the rings?"

Sky opened the velvet box, taking one ring - sleek platinum, elegant yet simple - and gently slipped it onto Nani's finger. His hand lingered there, thumb brushing over the cool metal as he whispered, "Mine."

Nani smiled faintly through his tears and took the second ring, sliding it onto Sky's hand. "Always."

"By the power vested in me," the officiant said softly, the air charged with warmth and love, "I now pronounce you married. You may kiss your spouse."

Sky didn't hesitate. He cupped Nani's face in both hands and kissed him - slow, deep, full of everything they had been through to reach this moment. Applause erupted around them, cheers and laughter filling the hall, but they barely heard any of it.

When they finally pulled apart, foreheads touching, both of them were laughing softly through their tears."You're crying," Nani whispered teasingly.

"Shut up," Sky murmured, voice shaking with a smile. "I'm your husband now."

The crowd burst into laughter again, petals rained from above, and as Vegas and Pete hugged in pride, Pooh shouted from behind them,

"Alright, that's it! Let's party before Sky starts crying again!"

The laughter and applause had barely died down when the officiant cheerfully announced, "Now, it's time for the bouquet toss!"

The music shifted into a playful, upbeat tune, and everyone gathered in the center of the hall - the air buzzing with lighthearted chaos. Nani giggled as he turned his back to the crowd, bouquet of soft white and blush-pink roses in his hands. Est, Sea, and a few cousins were already jostling for position, mock-glaring at each other.

"Alright, ready?" Nani called out teasingly over his shoulder.

"Just throw it already!" Sea shouted, laughing.

Nani smirked. "One... two... three!"

He tossed the bouquet high into the air. It spun gracefully under the golden light - petals scattering mid-flight - before landing right into Est's hands.

There was a moment of stunned silence, then an eruption of laughter and cheers.

Est stood frozen for a second, bouquet clutched to his chest, before his face turned crimson. Pooh was the first to whistle, followed quickly by Jimmy's dramatic gasp.

"Well, well," William drawled, one eyebrow arching as he leaned casually against a table. "Guess I should start preparing for another wedding soon."

Est's glare could've burned holes through him, but the way his lips twitched gave him away. "Shut up, Will."

William only smirked wider, his eyes glinting - a rare softness hidden beneath his teasing. "Didn't say I'd complain."

The crowd howled, and Nani laughed until his cheeks hurt. It was perfect - loud, bright, filled with love. Exactly how he had always imagined it.

But as the laughter continued, Sky's gaze wandered.It was subtle at first - a quiet flicker of restlessness that only Vegas might've noticed from across the room. Sky's eyes scanned the crowd, sweeping through familiar faces, laughter, and celebration. His father, his friends, his family - everyone was here. Everyone except...

Him.

A small tug twisted in Sky's chest, a hint of disappointment he couldn't quite shake off. His jaw tightened as his gaze darted toward William, who was standing by Est - and there it was again. That same flicker of unease in William's eyes, the faint crease between his brows that told Sky he was thinking of the same person.

Red.

The name echoed in both their minds like a reminder neither of them could ignore.

Still, the party continued - glasses clinking, soft music drifting through the air, laughter echoing under the soft amber lights.

After a while, Nani quietly excused himself, brushing Sky's cheek affectionately when he asked where he was going.

"Just going to fix my makeup," he said softly, with that familiar smile that could fool anyone but Sky.

Sky nodded, distracted by Force calling him for a toast, and Nani slipped away through the crowd.

But he didn't head toward the restroom.

Instead, he climbed the stairs leading to the terrace - his heart oddly calm, like he already knew what he would find there. The night air met him first, cool and fragrant with the faint scent of roses from below. Fairy lights shimmered along the balcony railing, casting a soft golden glow against the marble floor.

And there - standing near the edge, a half-empty glass of wine in his hand - was the figure he had been expecting.

Nani stopped at the doorway, his lips curling into a faint, knowing smile. "You broke the color code."

The figure stilled, then slowly turned.

In the warm, flickering light, Red looked devastating - a blood-red tux hugging his tall, lean frame, his dark hair tousled by the evening breeze. The handkerchief that usually hid his face was gone, revealing sharp, striking features that were almost too perfect, too dangerously calm. His lips curved into that familiar, maddening smile - the kind that could both thrill and unsettle anyone who met it.

"Congratulations, Emerald," he said softly, his voice smooth, low, and threaded with something unreadable.

"You're now married."