It was the morning of graduation! It was a strange feeling to think that it's been four years since I first came to New York and now I am already graduating. On one hand, it has seemed like forever between school and work but on the other it seems like it was only yesterday that Rachel and I said goodbye to our parents at the airport. Everything that has happened to us in the four very short years is astronomical. We went from small town girls to having all of our dreams come true within four years. It is still hard for me to believe that I have every reason to smile in the morning and nothing to get me down. It was so disturbing how well everything fit together that I was certain something bad was going to happen in my life sooner than later which had me very cautious lately. Everything comes with a price and I was almost afraid of what that price would end up being for me.
I had been lying in bed for almost an hour just thinking in my head before Mike woke up. He somehow knew I was already awake even though I wasn't moving an inch. "I was supposed to be up before you so I could wake you up with the smell of pancakes this morning." He said as he started kissing a trail down the back of my neck which always caused by eyes to roll backwards. "Are you forgetting that we promised to meet up with our parents for breakfast this morning?" "That is even better because now we can have a morning shower together. Believe it or not but I will always chose morning showers over food." "Your right; I don't believe that." I laughed as we both got up and headed to the bathroom. It still took my breath away at how hot he really is. It is still hard for me to see his abs and not run right over to him and start rubbing my hands all over them. It was hard to focus on anything when I got stuck in an abs trance, so it was no surprise that he flung some water at me to get my attention with the water being ready to go. "You don't have to come in here with me but I promise I will make it worth your wild my almost done with college girl." That was all he had to say to get me ripping off his old shirt that I wear to bed.
We were meeting the parents at a new little restaurant that was a few blocks away from our apartment. They all came in for the graduation ceremony but they were staying until the wedding next week. Every second that I wasn't at school, at work, or sleeping I was planning this wedding that was going to be close to epic. Mike and I had been planning the perfect country wedding up until last year. That was when the theater where we had our Mulan play; offered to let us have the wedding there. We couldn't refuse. The details had been gone over a hundred times and now it was just a matter of getting it all done. Starting Monday we were going to start with decorations and preparing for the wedding. This was going to be one long week but thankfully I had the two moms to help and the two of them are now waving at us like crazy as Mike and I walked into the restaurant. "It's about time you guys got here. We thought maybe you had forgotten to meet us." My mom said as we walked in and sat down at the table. "Well I didn't but Mike did try to make me breakfast this morning." "That sounds like him. He never seems to remember details." Julia announced as the waitress started making her way to our table. "This is what I get for trying to be a good guy." Mike said causing the whole table to burst out laughing.
"I can't believe you are going to be a college graduate in less than two hours. It seems like yesterday that we were flying across the globe to get you and now you officially no longer my little girl. Now you are my little woman." "Michelle, at this rate you won't have any tears left for Saturday." My dad said causing the whole table to chuckle while my mom was still crying away. "I want to take this opportunity to give a toast to our wonderful Tina. Tina, you were the blessing that everyone at this table needed in their lives. You gave your parents the daughter that they had been praying for. Michael was a complete mess before you came along and you saved him from himself and him doing what he thinks he should instead of what he wants. Then you became the daughter-in-law that Julia and I always hoped we would have one day. We all love you very much and couldn't be happier for you today." Mike Sr. finished as everyone said cheers and we all clanked our glasses together. "Great, now I'm the crying mess."
I headed downstairs to the basketball gym that was the closest to the main grounds where the ceremony was going to take place to line up. Unlike Julliard, I never really took the time to get to know everyone in my classes here. Putting all of my time into other things going on in my life left very time for making new friends here, but there were a few girls that I had a couple of classes with that I did talk to every once in a while. I found my spot where I needed to stand just as we heard the music start to play out on the lawn. Dean Beiste started to lead the front of the line out to the grounds to our seats. It seemed so weird to be going through all of the motions of graduating again. When you graduate high school, you feel like you are invincible and nothing or no one can get in your way. Graduating from college was a different story though. This feeling of certainty and knowledge was starting to come over me as I was making it out of the school and was coming into view of the stands. This time I knew for a fact what the world was like outside the walls of my school. I knew what I was going to be doing tomorrow and every day after that. I knew who I am in that moment and almost as if in a novel, it was the moment that I came into view of my family. It was almost as if they were there to celebrate me becoming the person I was destined to be since the day I was born. A whole section of risers were occupied with everyone from my parents and Mike to Mercedes and Sam. It is almost unreal how it keeps hitting me over and over again at just how loved I am.
"Please help me by congratulating the class of 2016!" Dean Beiste announced and we all threw our caps into the air and started to celebrate. I gave the few girls I had talked to a hug and gave them my best wishes before I started to move through the silly string webs to find Mike. I wanted to see all of them and thank them all for coming but all I wanted to do now was find my husband starting next week and let him wrap his arms around me because I had made it. It was almost funny that I ended up finding him just as the crowd parted a little for me to see him scanning the crowd for me but a few yards away. I started running the second I found him and almost leaped into his arms. "I'm so proud of you babe. You did it, you are a college graduate." He whispered in my ear before I moved my lips to his. He was still holding me a few inches off the ground as we continued to smother each other in kisses that didn't seem to end. "You guys are getting married in a week. Could you please save all this for the honeymoon?" Puck said from a few feet behind us causing Mike and I to look up and see that everyone was watching us. "Noah, do you have to be so crude?"
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I couldn't believe this was actually happening right now. Mr. Shue was standing in front of the entire class in his own gown giving his speech of wisdom that he had learned through his years as a performer. "This class is one of my favorites and probably the one that has the most potential that I have ever seen come through this school. So the only thing left to be said is I'm proud of all of you and I hope you all achieve your goals in life. Congratulations and God bless." There was a tide wave of applause before Mr. Shue started talking again. "I would like to introduce our special guest this year. Each year we have a secret special guest talk to our students but this year we had someone approach us for the position. So please welcome Ms. Shelby Corcran." Everyone started to applaud again as Shelby walked out and onto the stage making her way to the podium. She gave Mr. Shue a hug before standing next to the podium and taking a breath. "Welcome graduates, family, and friends. I asked to be the special guest tonight because this class is extra special to me. My biological daughter, her husband, and many of her friends are out there amongst you tonight. I can personally stand up here and tell you that life is never easy nor should it be. There is a reason that you have to work for everything you want in life and it is because everything has a lesson. If you go to 20 auditions before you get the role, it just means that you never give up and you always keep faith. There is good and happiness where ever you go but it is your responsibility to find it. I don't doubt that you will all get to where you want to be in life just as long as you put in the effort. Congratulations to all of you." Shelby stepped back just as the Dean came up to start handing out diplomas.
That really just happened? I had seen and talked to Shelby a few times over the last four years but I didn't think we were to the point of her doing things of favors for me. At the same time, I don't think I will ever get over the fact that she did this for me. She wanted to do this nice thing for me as if she hadn't already done enough. This was the first time that I felt she was actually more than a star that I knew. Our relationship had moved from close strangers to friends and it was clear that we were to the family members point now. I hadn't realized I had started to tear up a little bit until Noah's finger wiped a trail of tears out of the corner of my eye. It was also then that our row had stood up to make our way to the stage.
"Noah James Puckerman", the Dean announced and Noah started to walk across the stage. I saw him accept the frame from the Dean and make his way to Mr. Shue who gave him a very manly high five before he continued over to Shelby. I felt so proud seeing Noah give my mother a hug that was clearly one that would be exchanged between relatives. Looking up in the audience, I saw my dads, Noah's mom and sister, and all of our friends including Quinn with her and Finn's son Peter. "Rachel Lynn Berry-Puckerman", I made my way across the stage listening to all the cheering coming from the crowds. The Dean handed me my frame almost robotically as he was doing with the other students but Mr. Shue wasted no time pulling me into a hug. "I'm so proud of you Rachel." "Thanks", I made my way to Shelby then who also had tears in her eyes. "Congrats Rachel, I'm so very proud and happy for you." "Thanks, I love you Shelby" "I love you too sweetheart." I walked away with the biggest crying smile I had ever had to Noah who was waiting for me on the other side of the stage. He wrapped me up in his arms and spun me around.
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Now that all the graduation ceremonies were over, all that was left was to get married. I know that most guys should be terrified about this but I couldn't be more excited. It was tough to get through the last day of work thinking about all the things I had to do before the wedding and all things to for the actual wedding. All I could think about was being off for the next week and a half after today. Everyone except for Blaine, Santana, and I were at the theater setting up decorations and the tables for Saturday. We were here finishing up the paperwork and straightening up the studio before the weekend started and the new summer season started next week when Tina and I would be on our honeymoon. "Are you almost done in there? We are supposed to meet everyone at the theater in 20 minutes." I heard Santana shout out from her office just as I heard a knock on my door and saw it open just slightly for me to see the knocker. "Hello Michael" "Dean Figgins, how can I help you?"
I asked standing up to shake his hand before pointing to him to take a seat. "I came to talk to you about what happened three years ago and to apologize. The board and I didn't handle the issue correctly and turned the school into something it has been fighting this whole time. For that I am very sorry. The board and I were wondering if you would come back as the head of modern dancing." "What happened to Shoshandra? I thought that was her job." "We have had some issues with her over these last few years that included an unsatisfactory teaching performance and inabilities to help more than 10% of the graduates find jobs. The full year that you taught with us led 92% of the graduates to find jobs. A huge mistake was done on our part and we are hoping it isn't too late to make it right." "Well I appreciate the apology for the incorrect actions that were brought on me then but I'm afraid I would have to turn down the job." I said as I looked down at the picture of Tina and I on opening day of our studio. "I have built a great life here with my soon to be wife and do not plan on changing that anytime soon. As I'm sure you are aware that we have students coming here coming in as toddlers who just love to dance around in pretty skirts to teenagers that are wanting some last minutes tips for recitals or college interviews from all of the country. I found my dream job and that is enough for me. If you need a recommendation, Mr. Artie Abrams is a great teacher and has a good head on his shoulders." "Well I understand and appreciate your honesty. We will look into Mr. Abrams per your recommendation. Have a great wedding weekend Mr. Chang." Figgins walked out of my office then as the other two ran to the door. "What was that all about?" Blaine asked just as my phone went off. "Hey babe, we are getting ready to leave the office. I have a story for you." "Mike, I need you to come meet me now."
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Rachel, Quinn, and I were moving the flowers to the edge of the stage so the dangling flowers would hide the edge to our guests. The stage hand had changed the curtain so it was a sky blue that was so much prettier than the dark red one that usually hung. My parents, Noah, and Finn were getting the stage steps locked in place for us to walk up and put the tops down over the orchestra pit. I was completely ecstatic when the theater that Mike and I performed at the last few years offered to let us have our wedding there. The ballroom that was attached to the theater was going to be used for the reception and the main stage was where the ceremony was going to take place. "This is going to be so beautiful. If I was a jealous person, I would hate you so much right now." Quinn said as we were moving our group of flowers into place before we rearranged them in the pot so they looked their best. "I am a jealous person and I can't decide if I'm happy for you or if I'm so jealous I should hate you." Rachel replied as the guys were moving the steps into place. They moved them to the very center of the stage so it evened up with the stage and the flowers. "How does this look Tina?" Finn asked when they stood back up. I moved over to the steps taking a look at them and started to walk down them. The second I put my first foot on the top step, everyone started shouting just as the steps moved and I fell over.
"Tina, we didn't lock the steps in place yet!" Noah shouted as the steps shifted and I fell backwards landing on my right arm. "Oh my gosh, Tina are you ok?" Everyone was shouting at me now but all I could think about was how bad my wrist was hurting. "I hurt my wrist." "Ok, I will take Tina to the hospital and we will see all of you tomorrow afternoon." Michelle said grabbing her purse and my shoulder bag while my dad and Noah helped me back off the stage. "Will you send us all emails after you get home? Don't forget to call Mike also" Rachel asked as her and Quinn was taking the side steps to get back off the stage themselves. "I will be sure to do both. See you guys tomorrow." My mom and I walked out of the theater to the hospital that was just down the road. "Man, I really hope it is just bruised or sprained. It is really going to suck if I have neon cast against my white dress. I knew something bad was going to happen." "I bet it is just bruised and there is no reason to start panicking yet."
We made it to the hospital and got pulled back to a room where they took a portable x-ray and left us alone to go develop it. "I hope this doesn't take too long. I still have a whole bunch of stuff I need to get done before Saturday afternoon." "Tina, just chill; we still have plenty of time to get everything done. Let's just get through this for right now." "Ms. Cohen-Chang, it looks like your wrist is fine. You bruised the bone pretty bad but you don't need a cast. There is just one other little thing I do need to inform you about." "Oh please don't tell me there is something wrong right before I get married." I told him as I started to panic about what could be wrong with me. "Actually I believe it is a good thing. You are about 6 weeks pregnant." "I uh am I what?" "You are a little over six weeks pregnant. I would like to do an ultrasound before you leave to give you a due date and some pictures." "Could we uh wait for my boyfriend, I mean husband whatever to get here?" "Of course, I'll come back in when he gets here."
"Mike, I need you to come meet me now." "What is going on babe?" "It isn't something I can explain over the phone. I need you to get here as soon as you can. We are at the hospital on 7th street and be sure you come alone." "I uh yeah, I will be right there." I hung up with Mike and noticed that there were tears rolling down my face. We hadn't been trying to have a baby but the idea of being a mom now made me happier than I thought I could be. My hands instantly moved to my stomach and started rubbing it in small circles. I was going to be a mommy. Wait, what was Mike going to say about this? Is he going to be mad? What if he doesn't want this baby? "Ok, so I called your dad and Mike's parents to go ahead and come up here as well. I understand if you don't want to tell everyone tonight but I figured you should at least tell them." "Yeah, that's a good idea."
Mike came running in the door a few minutes later completely out of breath. "I'm going to go wait in the waiting room with the others. Just come out and meet us when you are all done." My mom announced as she walked out of the room and Mike came to sit facing me on the gurney. "Tina, what is going on?" "I uh fell at the theater so my mom brought me here to get my wrist scanned to see if it was broken. My wrist is only bruised but they found something else going on. They discovered that I um am 6 weeks pregnant." I stopped talking and just let it sink in with him. He face went from shock to confusion to a look I had never seen before but thought it was of complete and pure joy. "I'm going to be a daddy? You are pregnant and I'm going to be a daddy?" Mike asked me as I saw the tears start to well up in his eyes. I nodded a few times before he picked me up and spun me around before he gave me a deep kiss. "I hate to break this up, but is it ok to do the ultrasound now?" The doctor walked in pushing the portable ultrasound with him.
"We are more than ready." Mike told him as he helped me back onto the gurney and I laid down pulling up the gown. "I take it you are the father." "Yeah, we are getting married on Saturday." "Well it looks like you are going to have another reason to celebrate." As he said that, we heard a loud thump-thump noise that was nonstop. "That is the sound of your baby's heartbeat." "Isn't it a little fast?" I asked really concerned now thinking a heartbeat shouldn't be a nonstop thumping noise. "It actually is a little fast but I think this is the reason why." He turned the monitor around so we could see the screen where there were two little circles that were moving quickly to the time of the thumping. "The reason it is moving so fast is because there are twins. You are going to be the proud parents of twins and your due date is December 28th. I'm going to leave you two alone for now but the front desk will have the paperwork for you." The doctor walked out of the room then but Mike and I didn't even notice as we just sat there watching the monitor. "What do you think about all of this?" I asked Mike unsure how he felt about all of this. "I think this one of the happiest moments of my life. We are going to have two babies and that is the best thing anyone could ask for." I gave him a kiss, "I guess we should probably go tell our parents."
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"Something has to be wrong. I could tell by the tone of her voice that there was something else going on. Don't worry; I plan to find out at some point tonight." Rachel said anxiously as she was pacing around trying to get ready. "Rach, calm down. I'm sure everything is fine and she is just anxious about tonight and everything. Now please hurry up or we are going to be late to the rehearsal and seeing as we are an important part of the wedding, it probably wouldn't be a good thing." Noah said as he was tying his shoes while sitting on the bed. I walked over so I was standing in between his legs. "I guess your right babe. It is just a little much thinking there might be something wrong with her and she is just hiding it from me. She is my best friend Noah." "I know sweetheart but I promise you that she is fine. Now let's finish getting ready and go see them." He gave me a kiss before I moved back letting him put his other shoe on.
Noah and I made it to the theater and saw everyone standing around the main entrance talking and saying hello before the rehearsal started. I saw Tina right away and she looked absolutely glowing. Her purple sun dress looked radiant against her skin with her long black hair lying in loose curls down her back. Mike was close behind her talking to some relatives I assume. There was one guy that was part of the wedding party that I hadn't met before. Tina saw me then and came running up to me then. "I'm so glad you guys made it! You are actually right on time for the first time of your life." "Well now that I'm officially a star; I figured I should start being fashionably late." Tina started laughing as her mom shouted out to quiet the whole room. "We are going to go ahead with the rehearsal now. If you aren't in the wedding party, then you need to go have a seat in the seats." Half of the room cleared out into the theater while the rest of us started to move together for the music to start. The wedding party was going to be marching in to Ave Maria. Mike and the other guys went ahead into the theater to take their places on the stage with the minister. First up was Mike Sr. walking with Julia to their seats when the music started followed by Michelle walking by herself. Then the bride's maid started walking out one by one. First there was Brittany, Quinn, Santana, and then of course myself. Once we made it up to the stage we all turned around just as the music changed to the wedding march. Peter came walking out holding the small pillow that would hold the rings on it tomorrow and Camie was throwing out small petals on the floor. They already looked adorable but it was nothing like what they would look like tomorrow when they are in their outfits. Once they made it to the front of the theater, we all looked back at the door to see Tina walking out with her father. Again, I couldn't get over the fact at how beautiful she looked. She was the perfect bride.
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After the rehearsal, we all went to dinner at the same place that I had proposed to Tina in the first place. Everyone was seated around the four tables that were arranged in a big circle so everyone could be facing each other. We had decided to go ahead and let everyone in on the secret that we had learned about last night and decided this would be the best place. This is after all our family; I consider Rachel as much as my sister as Tina does at this point. That is what happens when you spend 4 years with someone near you all the time. It is impossible not to have them become a fixture in your life. The catering staff came around then putting the main course down in front of each person. Tina gripped my hand then and gave me a nod, so I clinked my knife to my glass and stood up.
"First off Tina and I would like thank all of you for coming tonight and everything you have done for us this weekend. We have been blessed to have all of you in our lives and would have never gotten to the point that we are now without the love and support you have shown us. Almost four years ago, I met this blue highlighted girl when she was the only one in my class who didn't completely suck. Then quickly after that I started falling for her and luckily she felt the same way. Now here we are on the eve of getting married and I couldn't be any happier I have known for awhile now that Tina is the love of my life and I couldn't image being without her." Mike kissed my hand then before he gently pulled my arm up so I would stand next to him. "This is a very special time for us and some of it has to do with all of our friends and family here with us tonight. The other half of our joy is because we found out last night that Tina is pregnant with twins." The cheering that came after that was enough that it drowned out anything else I would have said even if I wasn't done talking.
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"I can't believe you are pregnant! I'm going to be the best aunt ever!" Rachel was squealing as we were all sitting around the living room of the hotel suite that all of the ladies were staying in for tonight. All of the wedding dresses were brought here along with all of the makeup and hair supplies that were going to be needed for tomorrow. "You are all going to be aunts. I'm just so excited and speechless that I haven't even processed everything yet." "Well don't worry. We are all here for you and will do our best to help you get through the next 24 hours." Santana told be before we all started going our separate ways for the night. I went and lay down on the bed my mom was already asleep on. Trying my best not to wake her up, I crawled under the covers and lied on my side facing her trying to fall asleep on my own but just couldn't lay still. "I love you sweetheart but I am going to need some sleep for the busy day tomorrow." "I know and I'm sorry. I just can't turn my mind off. Tomorrow I'm going to be a wife and in a few months I'm going to be a mommy to two babies. It a lot to learn about in a matter of hours." My mom reached up to the pillow to take my hand in hers. "You are going to be a great wife and mother. It is tough thinking about all the responsibilities you will soon be faced with but I promise you will be brilliant. Your father and I knew from the moment we first saw you that you were going to great things in your life. We are just happy we got to be a part of your life." I squeezed her hand back as a few tears few down my cheek. "I love you mom" "I love you too sweetheart" That was the last word spoken before we fell asleep.
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The next morning was completely chaotic trying to get everything done. First we had a small breakfast that the hotel had brought up before we started working on hair and makeup. Tina was going to leave her hair straight except for two small pieces that were going to be pulled back that would also hold the veil. The rest of us were putting loose curls in or even pulling it all up into buns. "Are you completely nervous?" I asked Tina as I was putting eye shadow color on her. "I'm actually really excited. In just a few hours I'm going to be married to Mike and then we will be heading out on our honeymoon. It's just so much to process that all of this stuff is happening to me. I keep waiting for something bad to happen because nobody ever gets everything they have ever wanted." I stopped applying her makeup and looked into her eyes. "Tina, you are an extraordinary person and you deserve everything you get. For someone who was put up for adoption, I think you have done an amazing job becoming the best person you could be. Now with that said I have your something new and borrowed for you. This is a necklace that Shelby had bought for me when I was born. It has a heart in the middle with the saying Always in my Heart. I want you to where this because no matter where we go in the rest of our lives, you will always be in my heart. You are my sister Tina and nothing is ever going to change that. The new thing that I have for you is from Mike. Yesterday morning he had gone to a jeweler to purchase this and gave it to me last night to give to you as your something new."
I opened the box to see two small charms that matched the others on my bracelet that Mike gave me three years ago. The first one was a etched picture of a little bride and groom and the second was a flat charm that said #1 mom. I started to cry at this gift that Mike had given me. He is an unbelievable man and I was over joyed that I would be his bride in just a couple of hours. "If you want me to finish your makeup, you are going to have to stop crying." Rachel told me as she was trying to finish the rouse on my face. "I'm sorry Rach. Just thinking about how great Mike is." "Yeah, yeah Mike is freakishly awesome but we need to get this show on the road if you want to get married at 2." Santana said walking into the room already wearing her dress and carrying Tina's dress in with her.
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The limo carrying the girls in the wedding party and the moms pulled up in front of the theater with 15 minutes to spare. We made our way into the lobby once my dad had reassured us that Mike was backstage waiting with Blaine and the minister. I walked in and saw all the lights on the chandeliers on and two large frames standing next to the doors. One said welcome to the wedding of Tina Elise Cohen-Chang and Michael John Chang Jr. and the other was another frame with a picture of us in the center. The picture was one that my dad had taken when Mike was down on his knee proposing to me. There were already signatures and messages written all over it. "You look absolutely beautiful Tina. Julia and I have something we would like to give you. I know you already have a veil and clip in your hair but this was the one that my mom gave to Julia on the day of our wedding." Julia was already replacing the clip in my hair before she attached the veil in my hair just above it. "We are honored to have you joining our family today sweetheart." Julia said before she gave me a hug and they went to get Camie a quick little hug and kiss before they went and stood by the entrance.
"I guess I'm the last one." My mom said walking up to me with a small box in her hand. "In the airplane on the way to get you, everything was a blur. All I could do was focus on the deep blue oceans and the clear blue skies. Ever since that moment, I have always loved the color blue because it reminded me of you. One reason I think you kept that color in your hair for so long. So that is why I bought you this blue charm to dangle from your bracelet. This way no matter where you or your children go, you will always remember me." My mom attached it to my bracelet just as the music started to play. "Thank you so much mom. Thank you for coming to get me when I needed someone the most. I love you." "I will always love you too my Tina." She turned away trying to dry up the tears in her eyes as she went to stand in behind Mike Sr. and Julia. Rachel turned around to smile at me then and handed me a cloth napkin. Here we go.
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The music started to play giving all of the guys backstage the cue to walk out onto the stage. The minister was the first one out with me following close behind. Somewhere behind me were Noah, Blaine, Finn, and Daniel. My parents were the first ones that started walking down the short path through the middle of the theater. It wasn't until Rachel started walking down the path though that my hands started to get all sweaty and the nerves started running up my spine. She did look pretty in the long black dress that was strapless and was skin tight that matched the dresses the other bride's maids were wearing but it was nothing to how Tina was going to look. The music changed then and I saw my cousin and god child walking down the aisle in their cute attire making their way towards us. It wasn't until they made it all the way to the front of the stage that my heart stopped because I saw Tina walking down the aisle with her father.
She was absolutely breathtaking in the long white dress and I was the only thing she was looking at. How was it possible that this beautiful person was walking towards me to devote her life to be with me? Tina is the most beautiful person in the world and the glow around her now was just proof of that. What made it even more surreal was the fact that she was carrying my two children right now. Tina and her father made it to the bottom of the steps then I walked towards them so I could take her hand from his. "Who presents this wonderful woman to be married?" "Her mother and I do" After Tina gave her father a very teary hug, she gave me her hand and I helped her back up the stage so we were facing each other in front of all of our family and friends. She mouthed I love you in between tears as I did the same back to her. "Dearly beloved we are gathered here to celebrate the union of Michael Chang and Tina Cohen-Chang."
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It was a complete honor when Mike asked me to be one of his best men in the wedding. I knew I was going in be one in Finn's wedding last summer but Rachel and Tina weren't the only ones who were surprised by all the new friendships they had gained in the last few years. The second that Mike asked me to be his in the wedding I asked him if I could be the one to write and sing their wedding song. I couldn't think of a better wedding gift to give them their very own song that many other couples would dance to at their own weddings. The only bad part was that I was still having writers block up until last night. It wasn't until they told us about the pregnancy that things started to click into place.
"I would like to call Mr. Noah Puckerman up to the stage as one of the best men." The conductor of the band announced and I gave Rachel a quick kiss before I headed to the stage. "Thank you; it was an honor to be a part of this wedding today. Four years ago, I got on the nerves of my now wife in our only class we had together. It was through her that I met Tina who was her best friend in the whole world and her boyfriend Mike who was also Tina's professor. I truly believe through this example that everything happens for a reason in life and you should appreciate every moment life gives you. Along with that, Mike and Tina have agreed to let me write their wedding song." I walked away from the microphone and grabbed my guitar and a stool as Mike led Tina to the middle of the floor.
He finally gave in to his friend's girlfriend
When she said 'there's someone you should meet'
At a crowded restaurant way cross town
He waited impatiently
When she walked in their eyes met and they both stared
And right there and then everyone else disappeared
But one boy, one girl, two hearts beating wildly
To put it mildly it was love at first sight
He smiled, she smiled and they knew right away
This was the day they'd waited for all their lives
And for a moment the whole world
Revolved around one boy and one girl
In no time at all they were standing there
In the front of a little church
Among their friends and family
Repeating those sacred words
Preacher said, 'Son, kiss your bride,' and he raised her veil
Like the night they met time just stood still
For one boy, one girl, two hearts beating wildly
To put it mildly it was love at first sight
He smiled, she smiled and they knew right away
This was the day they'd waited for all their lives
And for a moment the whole world
Revolved around one boy and one girl
He was holding her hand when the doctor looked up and grinned
'Congratulations, twins'
One boy, one girl, two hearts beating wildly
To put it mildly it was love at first sight
He smiled, she smiled and they knew right away
This was the day they'd waited for all their lives
And for a moment the whole world
Revolved around one boy and one girl
GLEE
"That was without a doubt the most beautiful song I have ever heard." I told Rachel as she was walking with me out to the car that was taking Mike and me to the airport for our Hawaii honeymoon. "I know he is a complete cheese ball." "Can you believe all of this? We actually got where we wanted to go." "Yeah it is a bit surreal. I think the best thing ever though is this family that we have together." I gave her a hug after that just as Mike reached us. "Are you ready to go?" He asked me and I stood back nodding my head at him. "I love you Tina Chang" "I love you too Rachel Puckerman"
Epilogue
Mike and Tina gave birth to Derek Jay and Kya Fay on Christmas Eve. It wasn't until the twins were almost 2 that they had Max Ray. They are still married and running the dance studio they started many years ago.
Noah and Rachel both had very successful careers on Broadway and in the pop music world. It wasn't until Rachel became pregnant with their son Alex that they started to slow down. Alex was barely 5 months old before Rachel found out she was pregnant again with Trina. Noah is a recording agent now while Rachel is a consultant for the Broadway community.
Santana and Brittany ended up going to Canada with Kurt and Blaine to get married. Neither of them has had any children yet but is planning on soon. The three of them still worked at the studio but Kurt now worked with Macys as a fashion buyer.
Finn and Quinn are still married and living in New York. Their son Peter is following in his dad's steps when it comes to being a drummer but their younger son Nate and daughter Wendy follow after their mom and are wonderful dancers. Finn is the head musician at Noah's agency and Quinn is still doing what she has done since graduation.
Sam and Mercedes finally started dating again after a few years and actually hit it off this time. We are invited to their wedding that is planned for this coming up summer.
Artie ended up being the dancing instructor at Julliard thanks to Mike's recommendation and is still there now. He was the only one who ever stood up to Sugar and put her in her place. She found it endearing and ended up asking him out. They are now married with a daughter who is just as jaded as her mom was.
Matt and Shoshandra ended up breaking up a few months later causing her to go out partying every night and ended up pregnant. She became the black sheep of her family then and ended up cleaning up her act because of her father's threat that she would be cut off. Now her family arranged a marriage between her and a politician who she completely hates.
THE END
I don't own anything Glee just love the show! Thank you to everyone who has read this story from the first chapter until now. I'm glad to finally finish this story the way I had always hoped it would go. I hope you all have enjoyed reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it. I plan on writing many more stories and finishing stories I have already started; so keep an eye out! Thanks