A/N: Surprise... THIS IS THE LAST CHAPTER! I wasn't ready myself. I was expecting 40 to be honest, but I wanted to wrap this up. I'm so glad you've all been here all this time. I'm emotional right now... but anyways I'll cry about it at the end, look at the end for more notes!
Chapter 38
As Jim and Dimitri held each other close, they looked deep into each other's eyes, gentle smiles gracing both of their lips. Soft and slow music resonated around them with the occasional clap and cheer, a flash of a camera and a sniffle.
Jim was lost in Dimitri's soft eyes, a ton of sappy thoughts racing through his mind. He felt so protected in Dimitri's arms, his heart practically nothing but mush after the entire wedding ceremony. The magic feeling when he walked down the isle gave him an adrenaline rush, and the amount of love he felt must of rubbed off on everyone around him, for they all looked glossy eyed and pink-faced as well.
He felt like his world was complete when he kissed Dimitri to seal the vow, the way his voice shook when he said 'I do…' not from hesitation, but from sheer emotion and love. He never felt the way he did during those moments and even now, as they danced their first dance together as husbands.
Jim pressed his fingers together, feeling the coolness of the ring resting on his finger- something he was determined to wear every day of his life until death. He couldn't help but to smile like an idiot up at Dimitri, who had the same idiotic smile on his face.
"We look stupid," Jim spoke with a laugh, and Dimitri laughed back.
"I know," he leaned their foreheads together, swaying them gently from side to side, "Stupid homosexuals stupidly in love."
Jim's shoulders shook with laughter, and they fell silent, dancing as the song was nearing its end.
"I love you, so much," Dimitri whispered, and Jim felt a rush of warmth cloud his cheeks. It had to be the most emotional 'I love you' that Jim ever heard- he's heart the phrase hundreds of times, but this one made him blush like the first time did, and his heart flipped in all sorts of new ways. Is this what it meant to be married?
"I love you too…" Jim murmured back, and before he knew it they were kissing, and everyone was clapping, cheering, taking pictures, and the song came to an end.
Jim never wanted that moment to end, not in a hundred years, not in a thousand years. Thoughts like those hovered in his mind as he clung to Dimitri's back, tears of emotion welling up in the corners of his eyes.
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They had moved into their new house a few months before the marriage ceremony, so naturally the couple was busy. Jim was busy and had decided to go to college and major in astrophysics, so he was preparing, saving, and looking for the right place to go- close enough so he didn't leave Dimitri so soon.
Dimitri, on the other hand, was handling the move just fine; since he and his family were so well off, bills were not an issue, nor was the expensive wedding, and he was figuring out exactly what he enjoyed- but one thing was for sure, he was finding himself fascinated in trains, more and more.
"You should be a train conductor," Jim encouraged Dimitri while washing the dishes one night, and Dimitri seriously began considering the job. It seemed fun, and he could travel and see a bit of nature while he was at it. His only concern was leaving Jim behind too often, but he figured he could find a way so that he wouldn't be gone on trips all the time.
The cat was growing a little bigger and taking over the house. In fact, Jim insisted it had its own room (or something close), so the cat was spoiled rotten and had taken over half of the library-slash-study room. Her name was Jane and Jim was obsessed with her. The cat sat on his shoulders nearly all day, for she was a very small size still and neither of them knew if Jane would grow bigger or not.
Meanwhile, Jim continued to work for his mother although he did not live there any more, and Dimitri decided he needed a part-time job as well. He had quit his job at the gas station because he knew exactly where he'd like to work, and he knew the place always needed a helping hand.
Soon enough, Jim and Dimitri were working side by side in the bakery, taking different shifts now and then but usually working the same schedule. Today was one of those days- the bakery was busy, and Jim was rushing back and forth between the kitchen and the restaurant with stacks of dirty plates, clean plates and more. Dimitri was taking orders, smiling at everyone and wiping down tables.
As Dimitri wiped one table down, Jim was rushing past and they bumped hips.
"Whoops, sorry!" Jim stuttered and continued to rush back to the kitchen. As he came back, they bumped again, and Dimitri laughed, making Jim blush and laugh a little himself. It was moments like these where Dimitri would do exactly what he did then- lean forwards and steal a quick kiss, enough so Jim flushed red and ducked his head away, making everyone smile and notice their matching rings.
"Your husband is so handsome!" A kind old woman chuckled and looked over to Dimitri. "He's so polite! You picked a wonderful companion."
"Th-thank you ma'am," Jim smiled bashfully, "I know I did. He's perfect." He glanced over at Dimitri lovingly and set down the woman's soup. "Is there anything else I could get for you?"
"Not at all, dear," she smiled wide, "Try your best to keep up with all of these customers!"
"Thank you, ma'am," Jim smiled and nodded, then dashed off to help someone else.
With time, the restaurant was less and less crowded, and eventually closing time came and Sarah was cleaning up the floors. Jim leaned over a large table, wiping the surface with wide circles when a light squeeze gripped his ass and a warmth hovered over him. He squeaked in surprise at the hot kiss landed on the back of his neck. "Dimitri—"
"I had to, your ass is too… grabbable," Dimitri grinned and kissed his ear, then pulled himself off and whistled as he lifted chairs onto the tables, making it easier for Sarah to clean under the tables once she got there. Jim cleaned the tables more aggressively because Dimitri somehow always managed to fluster him like this and it bothered him.
"Moron, that's not even a word!" Jim retorted, only earning a laugh from Dimitri. "Stupid attractive husband," Jim grumbled to himself.
Regardless, he smiled as he watched Dimitri's back, admiring his form, looking slick in his black uniform. He was truly perfect, and Jim couldn't ask for anything more.
"Stupid rich guy," Jim chuckled to himself remembering his first impression of Dimitri, with panicked eyes and a guilty expression, handing him his business card as a 'sorry for destroying your motorcycle' gift. Never did he think that he was meeting his soulmate in that moment, and never did he think he'd ever say 'stupid rich guy' as affectionately as he just did.
Their new life was beginning- a new chapter in the story of their lives together.
Hopefully, this time, no hedonophobia would need to get in the way- Jim laughed at his own thoughts- of course not, or else they would not be married.
Regardless…
"You've got a nice ass yourself, Mr. Sudayev," Jim purred as he snuck up on Dimitri, groping his ass with both hands and nuzzling into his shoulder blades. Dimitri yelped a bit in surprise, a blush spreading up his neck.
"Whoa, Jim…" he murmured, smiling bashfully over his shoulder. Jim grinned mischievously, his eyebrows arching in the way that always seduced Dimitri. It only took a heartbeat and Dimitri turned around, pulling Jim close and kissing him passionately, earning a small, pleasured moan from Jim.
"Oi, boys!" Sarah snapped, making them break apart embarrassedly. "You can go home in 10 minutes. Wait until then, lovebirds."
"Sorry, mom."
"Sorry, Sarah," Jim and Dimitri said at the same time, then looked at each other in surprise and laughed together.
Meaningless to say, as soon as Jim got in the car, the seat was reclined, and Dimitri was on top of him. The house may have been 15 minutes away, but that was far too long to wait.
Some time had passed and Sarah saw the car, started but not moving, and she laughed to herself, crossing her arms. "Boys," she sighed, rolling her eyes and strolling back towards the kitchen, stopping to admire the photo of Jim, Dimitri and herself posed on the wedding day, all smiles and happy tears.
Love bloomed in her chest for her son, and her new son, and she could not be any prouder of them both. Her motherly instincts took over, and she took the portrait, holding it to her chest with a happy sigh.
"Boys," she said a second time, filled with affection. "My boys."
Meanwhile, Jim was fretting about stains on the car seat, and Dimitri rolled his eyes. "I can pay for new seats, no worries." Jim, blushing and doing his best to clean the mess he made, huffed and looked over at Dimitri, who was smiling like a big dork and adjusting his seat belt.
"You look like a goddamn teenager who just got laid," Jim laughed, and Dimitri wiggled his eyebrows.
"Well, you are quite right about the getting laid part," he hummed, and Jim scoffed, looking at a stain on the seat.
"Stupid rich guy," He looked over at Dimitri.
"You love me," Dimitri teased and Jim smiled, lacing their hands together, eyeing their matching wedding rings.
"Yeah, I really do."
A/N: AHHHH guuYS IT'S OVER. I finished the shit. Oh my god. First off I AM SO SORry for how slow I am at updating, I honestly feel so bad. And thank you for dealing with all of my bullshit for all these years, I can't believe you actually were there supporting me the whole time. Youall mean the world to me, all of you. I hope I've made your shipping experience better and I really hope more of you write more Jimitri fics- I probably will not write any more Jimitri and now focus on my Malec fan fiction, so if you like my style, read the Mortal Instruments and get into Malec with me! :) If not, do not worry, I'll be around reading YOUR fanfics! Either way, thank you for every favorite, follow and review you've ever posted. Each one supported me and pushed me all the way until now. I'm sorry for the lack of smut in the chapter, but hey, I kinda wanted to keep the mood fluffy and sappy xD but yeah.. again thank you SO SO much and I love you all ;o; bye bye my lovely readers, I will continue posting other things!