~* Chapter 90*~

The guests all stood as Erica and Blane walked down the aisle together.Erica's heart was hammering in her chest. When they reached the alter,Erica took AJ's hand and Blane took Nick's.From the expressions on the guys faces,they loved the way the girls looked. The priest smiled at them and began."We are gathered here today to join these people in holy matrimony.If there shall be anyone here who doesn't agree to this union,let them speak now or forever hold their peace." Blane took a deep breath,and Nick squeezed her hand. They stepped to the side then to allow Erica and AJ to go first. The priest smiled at them."You may recite your vows now," he told them,and they turned to face each other. Erica drew in a shaky breath and began."AJ I love you with all my heart and soul.You're the reason I live.You're the most important person in my life.I knew from the first moment we met that you'd be the one I'd spend the rest of my life with." Her voice cracked as a tear slipped down her cheek."I love you." AJ smiled,trying to control his own tears."Erica,you're a part of me and I love you with every ounce of my being.We've shared alot of special times,and gone through many things together,some good,some bad.But we always managed to make it through,because our love for each other is so strong." He squeezed her hand."I love you" The priest stepped forward."The rings please." AJ turned and took the ring from Kevin,then turned back to Erica. The priest said,"Repeat after me:with this ring,as a symbol of my love and devotion,I thee wed." AJ slid the ring onto Erica's finger and repeated the words.Then Erica took the ring from Lisa and did the same thing as she slid the band onto AJ's finger. After a moment of silence,the priest stepped forward and smiled. "I now pronounce you man and wife.You may kiss the bride," he announced. AJ leaned over and he and Erica shared a gentle kiss.When they pulled apart,they both let out a sigh of relief. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------- Now it was Blane and Nick's turn.They stood in front of the priest,and Nick went first in saying the vows. "Blane Elizabeth Alexander,I love you more than anything in this world.You've made me the happiest man on the face of this earth the past two years.You're the reason I live,and I love you with all my heart and soul." He choked then,and Blane started her vows. "Nickolas Gene Carter,you came into my life at a time when I was about to give up~on myself and everyone around me.You helped me see who I really was,and saved my life.I love you." They exchanged rings then,and a few moments later the priest announced them husband and wife.Nick took her in his arms and they shared a deep kiss. When they pulled apart,he and AJ hugged,as did Erica and Blane,and they walked back up the aisle to the applause of all their friends and family. All of them felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from their shoulders~they were finally with the ones they loves,forever..... **********~*Chapter 91*~********** When Blane,Nick,Erica,and AJ enetered the reception hall,everyone started to applaud. Jane walked up to Nick and Blane and hugged them both."I love you both and wish you all the happiness in the world," she told them. They lingered for a few minutes,and then Erica and AJ walked over to Denise,who was watching Taylor.Erica picked her up and held her in her arms,and AJ kissed the top of Erica's head.Erica turned to Denise. "Are you sure it's not a problem leaving her with you for a few days?," she asked. Denise shook her head as she took Taylor and placed her back in her rocker seat."No problem at all," she reassured her. AJ walked over to the DJ and talked to him,and a moment later,walked over to her."My I have this dance,my beautiful wife?," he asked,holding his hand out to her. Erica smiled at him."You most certainly may," she replied,and AJ led her out to the dance floor. A moment later,"Amazed," by Lonestar began to play,and AJ pulled her against him.She rested her head on his chest and let out a happy sigh as the music played around them: ~*~*~*~*~ "Everytime our eyes meet,This feelin' inside me, Is almost more than I can take,Baby,when you touch me. I can feel how much you love me,And it just blows me away, I've never been this close to anyone or anything I can hear your thoughts, I can see your dreams ~*~*~*~*~ I don't know how you do what you do,I'm so in love with you, It just keeps getting better,I want to spend the rest of my life, With you by my side,forever and ever,Every little thing that you do, Baby,I'm amazed by you. ~*~*~*~*~ The smell of your skin,The taste of your kiss, The way you whisper in the dark,Your hair all around me, Baby,you surround me,Touch every place in my heart, You know it feels like the first time,Everytime, I want to spend the whole night in your eyes. ~*~*~*~*~ I don't know how you do what you do,I'm so in love with you, It just keeps getting better,I want to spend the rest of my life, With you by my side,forever and ever,Every little thing that you do, Baby I'm amazed by you" ~*~*~*~(Amazed;Lonestar) ~****~****~****~***~****~****~*****~ He leaned over then and they kissed,a deep kiss.Everyone cheered,and they pulled apart and laughed. Erica was crying softly after hearing that song.She wrapped her arms around his neck."That song always makes me cry," she told him. He wiped the tears from her cheeks."That's the song that was playing the first time I kissed you.Do you remember?," he whispered,as they swayed to the music around them. She nodded."How could I forget?That's also the night we made love for the first time," she said,and grinned from ear~to~ear. He leaned over and they kissed again,totally oblivious to everyone around them. "I love you Erica McLean," he whispered. She gazed up into his eyes."I love you too Alexander James," she answered. **********~*Chapter 92*~********** a few hours later...Nick and Blane were mingling with the guests,and finally Nick pulled her aside. "Are you getting as tired as I am?," he asked her. She nodded."Yeah.And my back's killing me," she told him. He leaned over and kissed her."Wanna leave and go back to the beach house?," he asked,a sparkle in his eyes. She grinned at him."You betcha," she answered. They went to inform everyone they were leaving and thanked them for coming.About a half hour later,they were back at the beach house. Blane sighed as hse slipped out of her clothes and then climbed into bed beside Nick.She smiled up at him."Our first night together as husband and wife.Whatever shall we do?," she asked,smiling slyly at him as she traced her finger over his chest. He leaned over and kissed her."I have one thing I want to do,but first I have a surprise for you," he replied.He stood up and pulled her to her feet,and pulled her against him. She rubbed her hand up and down his chest.Before she could say anything,he clicked the remote for the stereo,and their song,"Open Arms," by Journey began to play. A tear slid down her cheek as she rested her head on his shoulder and they began to dance: ~*`*~`*~ "Lying beside you,here in the dark, Feeling your heart beat with mine Softly you whisper,you're so sincere ~*`*`*~ How could our love be so blind We sailed on together We drifted apart And here you are by my side ~*~`*~*`*~ So now I come to you ,with open arms Nothing to hide,believe what I say So here I am with open arms Hoping you'll see what your love means to me Open Arms ~*~*`*~`*~ Living without you,living alone This empty house seems so cold Wanting to hold you,wanting you near How much I wanted you home ~*`~`*`*~ But now that you've come back Turned night into day I need you to stay ~*`~`*`*~ So now i come to you,with open arms Nothing to hide,believe what I say So here I am,with open arms Hoping you'll see what your love means to m"Open Arms" ~*`~`*`*~ (Open Arms,Journey) ~********~***********~ The song ended,and Blane looked up at him with tears in her eyes.She didn't need to say anything ;he knew exactly what she wanted. Without saying anything,he leaned over and they began to kiss.He reached up to the bun on her head and released the clip,and her hair fell in soft waves over her shoulders. "How did I ever get so lucky as to have you for my wife?," he murmered. She ran her finger over his lips."Pure luck I guess," she teased. He picked her up and carried her over to the bed,where he slowly removed her nightshirt and brought his lips down to her neck.She moaned as she reached down and removed his boxers,then trailed her fingers through his hair. Their lips met in a hungry kiss,and he entered into her,making her moan louder.He began his gentle thrusts,filling her with his excitement. She cried out his name as he moved deeper inside of her.A moment later,they both came together,and she pulled his face down to hers and kissed him. "You're so amazing Nicky," she whispered,breathing hard. He smiled and kissed her again."So are you baby girl," he murmered,as he rolled over,pulling her on top of him. She made love to him then,and he moaned and cried out her name.And for the rest of the night,they continued to prove their neverending love for each other. ~*Chapters 93-95*~
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