A love unspoken

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Hey guys! It's almost 2005! Thanks so much for the positive feedback. Sorry It took so long to get this out. I'm already working on a new K/T story b/c I think I'm going to make this the last chapter. Or maybe it won't be the last chapter. Or maybe I'll do a sequel. Or I'll do an epilogue. I don't know. Let me know what you think in your reviews.

Ch.16: A blessed union part 2

Tohru sat in front of the vanity table, turning her head this way and that, making sure she looked just perfect. She had taken a bath in the adjoining bathroom, then she had put on every thing but her veil. And her hair was styled in a bun so her veil would fit.

Tohru took a deep breath, and let it out slowly. This was it. It was 5:45; Fifteen minutes till her wedding started.

And she was a nervous wreck.

She felt anxious, nauseous, and just a little apprehensive. Did all brides feel this way just before their wedding started? Did her mother feel like this when she married her father?

She jumped at a knock on the door. "Come in", she said.

The door opened, and Kazuma walked in. "Kazuma-san", Tohru said warmly. He smiled, and walked over to stand behind her, placing his hands on her bare shoulders and giving her cheek a kiss.

"You look beautiful," he said while staring at her reflection in the mirror.

"Arigato," she replied softly, a healthy blush covering her cheeks. She reached up a hand to cover one of his on her shoulder.

"It's about time to begin. Kyo asked me to walk you down the aisle. Is there anything else you need to do?"

"I need to put on my veil. After that, I'll be ready."

"Let me help you with that," Kazuma said. He picked up the first comb, and slid it into her hair under her bun so that it trailed down her back. Then he picked up the second one, and placed it on the front of her bun and flipped over the veil so that it covered her face. "There. You look perfect."

She slowly stood and looked at herself in the full-length mirror. Yes, she did look perfect. The perfect bride. She felt her nose burn from the tears that were about to come. Tohru turned back to Kazuma, and placed her arm in his. Kazuma then handed her a bouqet of white and peach colored roses with white lilies. When he opened the door, music began to play, and he whispered to her: "That's our cue." She nodded, and tightened her hold on his arm as the slowly made their way towards the main hall. She was amazed by how beautiful it looked. There were many candles lit, and there was a cream colored sheet going down the main aisle with white rose petals on it. There were also stained-glass windows that had different shades of yellow on them, looking as if they were made of gold.

And waiting at the altar was Kyo, looking handsome in a white tuxedo with a striped tie. She saw him look up and smile at her, and a warm feeling spread through her body. Her anxiety left her, and she found she couldn't wait to be up there at her husband's side.......

Kyo wondered if Tohru was as nervous as he was. He must have been out of his mind to ask her to marry him the same day they got engaged. But the prospect of her being legally his for the rest of their lives gave him a warm feeling inside like nothing else. Also if they were married a.s.a.p. , nothing or no one could tear them apart.

He was going crazy just waiting for her. Despite their good fortune so far, he had this sick feeling in the pit of his stomach that he was sure wouldn't go away till he saw her face.

He came out of his thoughts when he saw her enter the hall on Kazuma's arm. She looked just as beautiful as he imagined she'd be. Kazuma picked out a good color for her.

He smiled as she came closer, feeling his nervousness melt away. When she reached his side, they looked into each others eyes, reassuring themselves that this was real. Then the music stopped, and priest began his part of the ceremony.

When it was time to say their vows, Kyo repeated after the priest: "I, Kyo Sohma, do take Tohru Honda as my lawfully wedded wife, for richer or poorer, through sickness and health till death do us part."

Next it was Tohru's turn. "I Tohru Honda, do take Kyo Sohma as my lawfully wedded husband, for richer or poorer, through sickness and health till death do us part."

Then it was time to exchange rings. Kazuma came forward holding a gold pillow with two platinum embroidered wedding rings. The bride and groom each picked up the ring facing them on the pillow, and placed on the other's finger.

"With the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Kyo slowly lifted her veil, and took her face in his hands, kissing her with everything he felt then. She, in turn wrapped her arms around her husband's waist.

Now they officially belonged to each other, and whatever they had to face, they would face it together......