A/N: The song for the chapter is above, I recommend listening to it whilst reading - it goes really well :)

For the first time in my life, elegance had arrived in my body. Gracefulness surrounded me and everything flowed together in harmony, smoothing over any rough fears that I had. Love surrounded me, filled me and embraced everyone around me. Pink flushed my cheeks as I beamed with happiness, the event of the day making my cheeks ache whenever I thought about it.

The door was open in the room, letting in the cool, refreshing breeze billow into the room. It was a welcome relief from the hot stares that were coming from the people around me. People calculating, observing and perfecting what they were doing. My body was encased in silk, the pink fabric wrapped around me as I waited for their analysis to be over.

Joanne stood back with an emotional smile on her face. Her eyes screamed with pride and I found myself fighting with emotions - desperate to keep them at bay despite an army of them parading around my body in a march of celebration. Her smile is constant despite the tears and she squeezes my hand before stepping back, finally allowing me a look in the mirror.

My blond hair is up in an intricate pleated twist but loose strands frame my face in relaxed curls. White flowers are woven into my hair, completing the look with a touch of unexpected originality that always occurs with Joanna. Dewy make-up rests across my face. Hiding flaws without looking plastered on. A nude lip with a red undertone and a slight golden sparkle on my eyelids compliments the look perfectly.

I gasp and grin widely, relieved that my high expectations have been met - not that I had any doubts anyway.

"This is perfect, Joanne," I whisper before breaking eye contact with the mirror to look at Joanne. "Seriously perfect. Thank you so much."

"Don't mention it, was my pleasure." She grins, beginning to pack up her things.

Moving off of the chair, my legs land on the ground as Isadora and Clara walk in, carrying my dress. I grin with knowing and put it on as soon as possible. A flowing textured skirt takes up the most of the dress but delicate, sparkling lace covers my upper body idyllically to the point that I can't choose what part of it is my favorite.

We make our way to the creek quickly and for once, I'm on time. Somehow. I'm not entirely sure how we managed but I'm pretty sure it was Clara keeping us on track, she's always been precise. Indistinct noise comes from the other side of the wooden doors, our family and friends talking whilst they wait for the ceremony to begin.

A ceremony which will marry me to Theodore Williams. The idea still sounds foreign in my head, bliss of being engaged not sunk in despite it being over eight moths ago that he proposed. Marriage was never an idea for me. Knowing that our relationship was forbidden, it never seemed like a possibility. Now that it is, it's all I can think about. I feel like glitter has been injected into me today as I shine with happiness, my dreams suddenly becoming a reality.

Standing behind Isadora and Clara clasping my flowers in my hands, Isadora turns around with a sudden oh shit realisation on her face.

"You need to take your engagement ring off for the wedding band." She instructs, holding out her hand.

"That's a thing?" I ask, raising my eyebrows.

"I'm not just doing it for a laugh. I would say look it up but...you know." She laughs, noting that I'm about to get married in the next couple of minutes.

"Ha. ha. ha." I say sarcastically, rolling my eyes with a smile. I switch my engagement ring off my left hand and onto my right for the ceremony, refusing to part ways with it.

I've never been one for wearing expensive jewellery but as soon as Theo gave me this ring, I was in love with it. It doesn't leave my hand now. A symbol of him and everything that we've managed to survive, the princess cut ring with little diamonds surrounding the big one has become an object that brings an overwhelming feeling of love whenever I look at it.

The overwhelming feeling of love has been a constant in our relationship but the day we got engaged was the dat that our love solidified into commitment for the rest of our lives.

"I just want to eat some noodles for fuck sake." I growl, slamming the door of our hotel room shut behind me as I storm in.

My clothes that are soaked with rain stick to my body and the exasperation inside of me has risen to new levels. Theo walks out of the bathroom, alerted by my huffing, with a look of concern on his face.

"You okay?" He asks, reaching forward to take my jacket off of me.

"No. Paparazzi nearly ran me over as I went out to get our food. Plus, I hate the rain." I sulk, beginning to put on new clothes.

"You don't say?" Theo jokes but goes serious when I raise my eyebrows. He holds his hands up in surrender.

Once changed into some new jeans and a cozy grey jumper, I sit down on our bed with two pots of noodles in front of me. Theo sits opposite me, attempting to cross his legs but his tall frame stops him from doing it properly. Taking a box from me, we eat in silence for a couple of minutes, enjoying the food that we've worked so hard for.

Season five of Queries is about to be premiered and promotion work has been through the roof as our popularity grows and grows. Ending up in Tokyo, we have one day off before we have to get back to the hectic schedules of interviews and photo shoots.

Luckily, Theo and I are fully public and unlike previous press tours, we've got a room together and no longer have to sneak around in the middle of the night - ruining what precious, little sleep we get. Having his support helps immensely and I find myself grinning at him whilst eating, thankfulness for the man in front of me becoming  overwhelming strong.

Finishing our meal, we discard the little boxes onto the bedside table and we move to sit shoulder to shoulder, leaning against the bed frame. He takes my hand in his and gives it a squeeze, letting out a content sigh that makes me gleeful - knowing that he appreciated my company is always nice to know, no matter how long we've been dating.

"Let's go out." Theo suggests, turning his head to look at me.

I furrow my eyebrows in confusion and look at him. "Why? It's raining."

He laughs and shakes his head. "It's not going to stop. Plus, all those months that we've sat in hotel room and wanted to do stuff but we couldn't because we were secret? We have free time now and we're not undercover anymore, lets make the most of it."

Compulsiveness shoots through me, adrenaline mingling through the sudden supply of excitement. "Okay, lets go."

We work quickly, throwing on jackets. Grabbing my boots and a pale pink rain jacket to go with my black skinny jeans, my outfit look pretty similar to Theo's - although his jacket is black. His messy hair demands my attention so I run my hands through it as we're about to leave, attempting to smooth it back a bit. Theo smirks and kisses me lightly before motioning to the door. I drop my arms and take his hand in mine, leaving the hotel room.

We narrowly avoid the paparazzi outside of the hotel after sneaking around the side and get into a taxi without anyone noticing. Theo tells the driver where to go and I sit with confusion running through me.

"Do you just know where to go?" I ask.

"I have an idea." Theo shrugs, smiling at me.

The drive takes twenty minutes and before I know it, we've parked outside a secluded, gated area. Theo opens the gate easily and I step inside, the bright colors hitting me instantly.

Flowers of all shades and types blossom across the wooden beds. A cobbled path winds between them, the view stretching for as far as I can see. Realizing it's a maze, I turn to Theo with my mouth open in surprise.

"How do you know about this place?" I shriek, childish impulse shooting through me.

Theo shrugs, smiling at my excitement. "Research, really. The couple who own it want to preserve some nature in Tokyo's busy city life."

"Fuck, that's amazing." I whisper in awe, spinning around in a circle.

The rain drops and splashes onto us with every step we take but the beauty of the place takes my attention away from the miserable cold and onto the colors around me. Theo looks annoyingly beautiful with his hood up, his soft brown eyes melting me any time he looks at me. His muscular, toned physique is showcased in the jacket and I find myself thankful for the weather, somehow.

"C'mon. There's something at the center apparently." Theo urges, pulling me with him, as our feet splash the puddles that are forming on the path.

We walk for ten minutes, talking and laughing. My hopeless sense of direction leads to Theo being the guide the whole time but he doesn't seem to mind. Our laughter is loud and the mood becomes radiant - the stress of the past few weeks being washed off by the enjoyment of today.

"Look," I gasp, pointing to a white peak visible in the distance. "Over there."

"Maybe your directions aren't so hopeless after all." Theo smiles and we begin walking quickly, curiosity forcing our feet quicker.

Coming through a clump of gorgeous flowers, a white gazebo stands illuminated by fairy lights. The grey, dark sky makes the structure look illuminated and I gasp, running towards it.

Flowers surround it in a circle of lilac and I step inside, leaning over the barrier to smell the flowers. Blocking the rain with my hand, the subtle scent makes me smile. I turn around to talk to Theo but the sight makes me stop dead in my tracks.

Kneeling with his hands clutching a black velvet box, Theo's brown eyes are trained on my own with whispers of unspoken promises. He smiles gently at me, his face becoming more handsome by the second as my heart thuds frantically against my chest. My breathing picks up as I take in the sight, unable to comprehend what's happening but knowing the inevitable at the same time.

Covering my mouth with my hand, tears prick the back of my eyes as I take a step towards Theo, who opens the box to reveal a gorgeous ring. I barely pay attention to it, however, as I keep my eyes on Theo's face.

"Ever since we first filmed together, there was an undeniable connection between us. We've fought for everything we've ever had but I would do it a hundred times over if it meant I got to be with you. I love you, Alexandria Woods." He pauses and takes a deep breath before asking the best question he's ever asked me. "Will you marry me?"

Everything around me slows down. My heart echoes against my ear drums, the uniform beating becoming a background beat as my mind revels with elation. A tear makes its way down my cheek as I begin nodding. Only capable of saying one word, my answer comes out as a breathy whisper.

"Yes."

Theo grins and stands up, sweeping me into his arms as I come back to reality, squealing and laughing as he spins me around. Settling back on the ground, I take his face in my hands and pull our foreheads together. Kissing him passionately, my mouth fights against his for dominance in a heated kiss that eventually ends in both of us smiling.

"I love you, Theodore."

He shuts his eyes and pecks my lips, murmuring back, "I love you. So much."

He pulls back briefly to take the ring out of the box and slide it onto my finger - where it would stay for the rest of my life.

I gaze at the beacon of hope on my hand, the ring gently glimmering in the lights. It's representation of better, brighter days with Theo as my husband and it has got me through bad days. Days where the media was too personal or there was too much stress - promise of this day kept me moving forward in hope. It is quite literally my raft during the storm.

The storm of the media has never really died down around Theo and I. We became Hollywood's 'it' couple and this seized any preconceptions that things would die down. They didn't, really, but it was getting more manageable.

The preconception that remains to be true, however, is how strong Theo and I's relationship is. It never wavered. Not once. We remained focused and strong throughout everything, relying on each other when we needed the support the most. He still lights up sparks and butterflies on a daily occurrence but there's a deeper bond to our relationship. A rope of trust, tying us together in an impenetrable knot of love and protection.

Things may of changed, yes, but the fundamentals were still there. It was those fundamentals that were holding me upright just now. The knowingness of love and trust in our relationship has lead to the disappearance of nerves on this big day. Instead of feeling apprehensive and over-thinking everything, excitement is racing across my body. Mingling with calmness, the excitement of what our lives are going to become is an idea I cannot get out of my head. I'm so ecstatic that I get to live the rest of my life with him.

"Sorry I left it late, Clara reminded me." Isadora smiles.

"It's the chemistry precision." My Dad adds from my side, his smile big.

"Definitely, Mr Woods." Isadora nods before squeezing my hand and walking back to her slot in the line.

The slow, orchestral music begins playing and my breath slowly leaks out of my lungs. A thousand nerves rush through my body but excitement is the prominent one. Feeling more excited than ever, I look up when my Dad squeezes my hand.

"Are you ready?" He asks.

Isadora and Clara begin moving forward, perfectly on cue.

"I'm ready." I nod.

Beginning to move forward, the doors open and I step out into the daylight.

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Author's Note:

Aren't they just adorable?! Who's happy for them?

I know I am, wrote this whole chapter smiling :)

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