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pushbackthedarkness) wrote2021-07-21 04:10 pm
pushbackthedarkness) wrote2021-07-21 04:10 pm
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Never in his life, with as long as it's been and with as many dangers he's faced, has Marcus imagined himself here.
And yet...
The gathering is small, especially now with Kat having gone, and Marcus feels her absence keenly. She had helped him with so much and her touch is everywhere, from the simple, but beautiful centerpiece on the table, to the suit she had helped him pick. It helps a little, having her influence scattered about the celebration. It wouldn't feel quite right, doing all this without Kat after having become so close to her over the years.
It's all so simple. They're on the beach, which feels appropriate for Marcus and Dan, even if they're not about to share why. Not far from where they stand, however, they shared their first kiss, years ago now. They've had dinners here, shared stories, and Marcus asked Dan to marry him mere feet from where they perform the ceremony. Simple is best, truly.
The ceremony isn't religious, because while Marcus is still a man of God, it's God who has made him into a weapon. He doesn't want that here and instead they opt for a civil ceremony, a friend Marcus has made who works at City Hall coming to officiate. There is no alcohol, but instead they have sparkling cider and an easy meal catered from a restaurant Dan and Marcus frequent often.
The only music comes from the bluetooth speakers Marcus has set up around the area, a playlist he and Dan had built together. And when the sun sets, as a surprise to them both, Sabrina uses her magic to light up the water in front of them in something close enough to a fireworks display that it won't attract too much outside attention.
And yet...
The gathering is small, especially now with Kat having gone, and Marcus feels her absence keenly. She had helped him with so much and her touch is everywhere, from the simple, but beautiful centerpiece on the table, to the suit she had helped him pick. It helps a little, having her influence scattered about the celebration. It wouldn't feel quite right, doing all this without Kat after having become so close to her over the years.
It's all so simple. They're on the beach, which feels appropriate for Marcus and Dan, even if they're not about to share why. Not far from where they stand, however, they shared their first kiss, years ago now. They've had dinners here, shared stories, and Marcus asked Dan to marry him mere feet from where they perform the ceremony. Simple is best, truly.
The ceremony isn't religious, because while Marcus is still a man of God, it's God who has made him into a weapon. He doesn't want that here and instead they opt for a civil ceremony, a friend Marcus has made who works at City Hall coming to officiate. There is no alcohol, but instead they have sparkling cider and an easy meal catered from a restaurant Dan and Marcus frequent often.
The only music comes from the bluetooth speakers Marcus has set up around the area, a playlist he and Dan had built together. And when the sun sets, as a surprise to them both, Sabrina uses her magic to light up the water in front of them in something close enough to a fireworks display that it won't attract too much outside attention.
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I nudged him lightly in the ribs. "Sorry. I probably should've given you a heads up."
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"Because I absolutely thought you were some kind of virginal angel when I met you. No past at all." Bill rolls his eyes and smiles. "Don't apologise. You don't have to tell me everything."
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Grinning crookedly, I admitted, "There aren't that many of 'em left around here, anyway."
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His fingers skim along the line of Neil's jaw as he ducks his head.
"Not unless it's a really hot story, anyway," he says. "I'd say I'd swap you, but I don't have that many before I met you."
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"All my stories are hot, though."
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He huffs at the derision that's clear in Neil's voice, shaking his head. "Yeah, I don't think you two would get on that well," he says. He purses his lips over a smile, looking at Neil. "I bet they are."
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Huffing out a laugh, I admitted, "Not all of 'em."
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"Let's focus on the ones that are, then," says Bill. His voice is light, teasing, but he also knows that Neil knows that he can tell him anything he wants, any time he wants. He gives him a quick squeeze.