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O N E Y E A R L A T E R

Not a hair was out of place. Her makeup was done to perfection. Her gown was the whitest of the white. The smile on her face made her radiant. Evie couldn't ever remember being as happy as she was at the exact moment in time.

"Its almost time."

She turned around to see Maryse standing behind her. A small smile on her face too. The blonde couldn't have been happier for her friend. After almost three years of going back and forth, Evie was finally going to walk the aisle.

"I can't wait!" Evie exclaimed, giddy with excitement.

Maryse was about to say something when a knock sounded at the door. Raising her eyebrow, she looked towards Evie. The bride to be was just as confused as she was. Seeing her shrug her shoulders, Maryse took that as her cue to answer it.

"Joh-Ted what are you doing here?"

It had been a long while since Ted had spoken to Evie. The last time they had seen each other, Evie had told him it was over. She wanted to be with John and that was it. Hearing that got him all riled up and angry. So, he told her to leave.

"I wanted to talk to Evie."

"Oh no you don't." The blonde tried pushing him, but he didn't budge. "The last time you were at a wedding, you broke it up causing a ton of trouble. You tried to gain something from it, but in the end you got nothing. If you're trying to do that again, let me save you the trouble. Go home. Leave. Evie isn't in love with you."

Hearing Maryse's rant from where she was standing, Evie walked as fast as she could to do the door. When she reached her destination, she saw that it was indeed Ted. Sighing, she asked Maryse to step out for a second. Talking to him might clear up a lot of things for him.

"Come in, Teddy." Evie whispered when her friend was gone.

She looked to have gotten even more beautiful from the last time he had seen her. Shortly after she had gotten back with John, Evie had asked for her transfer back to Raw. Which, at the time he was angry about, but soon saw that everything she had said to him was true.

"You look beautiful." He smiled, his eyes on her. "I'm not going to stay long. But, I just wanted to see you one more time before you finally got married."

"I'm not leaving him for you."

He chuckled before, sitting down on the couch placed in the center of the bridal suite. He wasn't surprised she had said that, nor could Ted really blame her. The last time any of them were in a church, things hadn't gone smoothly. Like Maryse had said to him, he really had caused unnecessary drama.

"I'm not here to break up the wedding or to try to get you back."

"What are you here for?"

"I don't blame you for being hostile. The last time you were in a wedding dress, things didn't go so well. I didn't exactly make things easier for you. Come to think of it, I made everything harder by constantly telling you that I loved you and we were meant to be." Ted replied, sorry for his actions. "That day when you came to my house and said you weren't in love with me, my heart broke. I was even more pissed when you asked me that question. At the time, I knew that everything you were saying was wrong. We were supposed to be together. It should have been you and I getting married."

"Don't do this, Ted." Evie whispered, looking away from him.

"You were right. We were chasing after something we could never have again. The love we had for each other faded away long ago." He continued, crossing over to her. "I was stuck on the emotional connection that we had. I misread my feelings, believing that I was in love with you."

"You're agreeing with me?"

"If we hadn't crossed paths again, then I wouldn't have pursued you or done anything to try and get you back." Ted confessed. "When you broke it to me that you wanted to be with John, I was in denial. That's why I told you to leave and that's why I never bothered talking to you before this."

"Why now?"

"I hadn't realized until very recently that you were right. Besides, before you came to me that day, I remember telling you that I would be there for you no matter what. Like a kid, I went back on my word and that's not who I am anymore. If you ever need me, Eves, I'll always be there for you as a friend. I'm happy for you."

"Do you mean that, Teddy?" Evie wondered, tears shining in her eyes.

"Yes, I do." He smiled.

"I love you, Butthead."

"Love you too, Eves." Ted leaned down and pressed his lips to her cheek. "I better get going."

Ted was halfway to the door when she called for him. When he turned around to face her, she asked him to stay for the wedding. Yes, it would be awkward to have her ex-boyfriend at the wedding, especially after what he did last time. But, she wanted him there. Him not being there was like a part of herself missing. Ted, no matter how much time they spent apart, would always mean something to her. She wanted nothing more than to have her friend there.

"I can't, Eves." He weakly smiled. "I'm too underdressed."

For the first time since he got there, she took a good look at what he was wearing. Clad in blue jeans, Pumas, and a T-shirt, she giggled. He was definitely underdressed, but she didn't care. She just wanted him there.

"Stay." Evie pleaded. "After the ceremony, you can go home and change into a suit. The reception doesn't start until seven anyway."

Despite what he said, Ted knew a small part of him was always going to be in love with her. But, she was happy with John. He had never seen her so happy. It saddened him to know he never could or would make her that happy, but there wasn't anything he could do about it. The only thing for him to do was accept it and that's what he was doing. Evie being happy meant everything to him, so after years of trying, even though it broke his heart, he was finally letting her go.

"I really can't, Eves."

"For me." She pouted.

Watching her get married to someone else would be hard, but he would do it. He'd do it for her.

"I'll stay."

Just as he spoke the words, another knock sounded at the door. Before, Evie could say anything, Paul walked in. Surprise was written on his face when he saw Ted there. Were they really going to go through this again?

"He's an unexpected guest." She smiled, seeing her cousin's face. "Shall we?"

Ted exited the suite and went to go take a seat. He purposely took a seat all the way in the back. That way, no problems could be aroused when John saw him. He knew sooner or later that he would see him, but better later than in the middle of the ceremony.

"What's he really doing here?" Paul asked when Ted left.

"Just to bury the hatchet." Evie replied, linking her arm with his. "He's finally over me and is willing to be friends."

"That's all you wanted from him?"

"I couldn't ask for more."

"Well, let's get you married."

When Evie reached him at the altar, he gently pulled her veil up. Slowly, he kissed her on the cheek. Pulling away from her, he gently cupped her face with his hand. His eyes were filled with love and he couldn't wait to get things underway. There was just one thing he wanted to know before they got underway.

"Why is DiBiase here?" He whispered.

"Just being a friend to us." She smiled, lacing her hands with his.

The ceremony began. Everyone's attention was focused on the priest. Each word he spoke brought John and Evie closer together.

"Does anyone know any reason why this man and woman should not be joined in holy matrimony? Speak now or forever hold your peace."

Everyone turned to look around and see if anyone had stood up to object. Unlike last time, nobody did a thing. Instead, everything went on as it were supposed to. Minutes later, John and Evie were finally married. The new Mr. and Mrs. John Cena were standing before a crowd of happy friends and family.

"We're finally married." John smiled when they got in the limo. "How do you feel?"

"I feel fantastic!" Evie exclaimed. "How do you feel?"

"Like the luckiest damn fool in the world." His hand laced with hers. "Just think, I get to wake up with you everyday for the rest of my life."

"Mmm, I like the sound of it."

"I'm surprised DiBiase didn't break up the ceremony." He changed the subject. It had been bugging him all throughout the wedding. "I half expected him to break things up again."

"I talked to him before the ceremony." Evie told him. "He apologized for everything and told me that I was right. He just wanted to make peace with everything. That alone showed me that he has moved on. So, I invited him to stay for the wedding."

John was skeptical at first, but realized she was right. If he really wanted to sabotage the wedding again, then he would have when he had the chance.

"He only wants to be friends?" John asked, filling them glasses of champagne.

"That's all he wants and that's all I've wanted from him too." Evie admitted, rejecting the glass from him. "He's a big part of my life. Nothing is ever going to change that. But, nothing is ever going to change the fact that I want to be with you for the rest of my life."

"Good. Because there's no turning back now." He joked, trying to give her the glass again. "You don't want any?"

The new Mrs. Cena nodded her head. She had learned some very exciting news two day ago. A smile lit up her entire face. Life was going to be great for them.

"Baby, is there something you aren't telling me?"

"I'm pregnant."

His grip on the glass loosened, causing it to fall to the ground. A shocked expression stayed glued to his face for the longest time. Slowly, but surely, his lips turned up into a smile.

"I'm going to be a father?"

"Yes." She smiled.

John crashed his lips to hers. She had made him a really happy man. First, she had become his wife. Then, she just announced that they were going to start their family sooner rather than later. After all the drama, they could finally settle down.

"You've made my life, Evie."

Evie looked at her new husband with love in her eyes. He had given her everything she has ever wanted without realizing it. John had given her the love she thought would she never get. Now, he was giving her a family. They were going to be a family. Sighing contentedly, Evie rested her head on his shoulder. Her thoughts on the future.

The End.

A/N: Thanks again for reading! You guys are the greatest for sticking through this until the end. I'm glad you enjoyed reading this because I've enjoyed writing this for you guys. Again thank you!