OMG you guys! I finished my first story! Thank you all so much to those that reviewed, read, favorited, everything that kept me going. I appreciate you all! I hope you like how I wrapped things up, if you find any major mistakes please let me know.
Side note, the Villa that I mention in here is a real place and it is breathtakingly beautiful. Google pictures if you want to know what I'm talking about.
Again, thank you all so much!
Marley POV
Marley stared at the engagement ring on her finger, thinking back through the last seven years of her life. It had been the most incredible, and terrifying journey, but it had all be worth it. She looked up to stare out the window at the beautiful view of Lake Como.
It seemed surreal to be standing her in this gorgeous dress white dress, at the Villa del Balbianello, waiting for the moment that she got to walk down the stairs to the balcony and say "I do" to the man of her dreams.
She looked behind her at Kitty, Wade, Santana, Rachel, and all the other Glee girls who had been there for her through the worst and best times. She smiled as she looked at Rachel who was just beginning to show under the bridesmaid dress. When she had agreed to be the surrogate for Kurt and Blaine's baby, it had been the most amazing thing, and now she was glowing with happiness.
There was a knock on the door and her dad poked his head in. "Are we almost ready in here?" He asked as he came in but stopped dead as he saw her. "Oh, sweetheart. You look so beautiful."
"Don't start with the waterworks." She said holding up a finger. "You're gonna get me to cry."
"Yes, please don't ruin my masterpiece." Santana said looking up from her glass of Champaign.
Mr. Hughes smiled. "Their ready for you all downstairs." He said. When the room was clear, he turned back to Marley. "Are you ready for this kiddo?"
She took a deep breath. "I think so." She said nervously. Her smile faltered a little bit.
Mr. Hughes seemed to understand. "She's here right now, you know that." He said gently.
"I know." Marley said with watery eyes. "I just wish I could see her."
Mr. Hughes hugged her, being very careful not to mess up her makeup. "I know." He said softly.
The heard the warning song play, telling them they needed to get into position.
"Do you need a minute?" He said. "I'm sure they won't start without you."
Marley laughed, took a deep breath and smiled up at him. "I'm ready."
As they walked down the stairs, that feeling of floating came over her again as she almost seemed to watch herself walk down the stairs. However, as she stood at the starting point, she heard the music start, the same song that Sebastian had sang to her to propose, only Rachel had agreed to sing it, she gripped her father's arm as they started to walk down the aisle, and then she saw him.
The minute she laid eyes on Sebastian, everything came in to focus, everything felt exactly where it needed to be.
Sebastian POV
Sebastian lost his breath as he saw Marley for the first time in her wedding dress. Watching her walk down the aisle, her eyes focused solely on him, everyone else melted away.
They went through the motions of the ceremony, but all he could think about was the beautiful woman in front of him that he was going to spend the rest of his life with. Finally, when the preacher called for it, he pressed his lips to hers as everyone cheered.
They shared their dance, they cut the cake, the drank Champaign, but finally they were able to sneak off to the balcony for some air.
"You look so beautiful." He said pulling her close as they stood together.
"You don't look half bad yourself." She said straightening his jacket a little.
They heard a loud noise inside and looked back, laughing as they watched a few of the guys have a dance off. Children were running around; all their friends were there. It was absolutely perfect.
"I love you, Mrs. Smythe." He said.
She smiled at him. "And I love you Mr. Smythe."
No awards, no albums, no plays, nothing mattered more than the two of them right there in that moment. The two kissed on the balcony and everything was perfect.