(Saturday- 12.40pm)

(Sakuma)
I feel so ridiculous. What am I even doing? It's been what, two and a half weeks? 'Don't you think you're rushing into this? Moving at too fast a pace?' I couldn't deny it; I had no idea this would happen so soon-and it's not as though people haven't already noticed...

(Four days earlier)
I stirred my raspberry ice tea lazily, quietly enjoying the sound of the ice cubes hitting against the glass. Genda had left to take an urgent phone call outside and I was super bored without his company. I sighed looking around the small café, until I spotted someone waving frantically out of the corner of my eye. Before I could check to properly see who the person was I felt two hands on my shoulders as I was hugged from behind "Congratulations, I just heard the great news!" They said happily and I turned to see Fubuki smiling at me, Gouenji coming up behind him. The couple sat down opposite me, a large smile adorning the shorter one's face.

"Where's the fiancé?" He asked, looking around and I had to stop the shock from getting to me-I still hadn't got used to the fact that we were engaged now. "Oh uh he's taking an important call right now." I replied, going back to stirring my drink.

"It was quite a shock to us really, coming back after a nice holiday to find out that you guys are getting married. Everyone was going on about it on social media-seems they all pretty much knew even before the wedding invites went out." Fubuki stated and I sighed "Well it was meant to be a secret-damn I'm going to kill that Suzuno." My remark earned a laugh from Fubuki. "So are you going to do a double-barrel like Mamoru and Ichirouta or-"
"Um...I'm just taking Genda, I thought Genda-Sakuma would sound kind of silly...besides...the Gendas are the only family I have so there's no point in using my name when the only one who would answer to it is a drunken abuser who thinks I'd be better off dead." I clenched my fists together, Gouenji and Fubuki exchanged glances but didn't say anything.

After an awkward silence, Fubuki piped up again. "Oh and did you hear about Aki? She's having-"
"-Yeah twins, I know." I interrupted and the blonde poked the other's cheek "I think it's pretty safe to say that we're the last ones to know about all this Shirou." He stated as Fubuki stood up from his seat "Whatever Shuuya. Anyway, I need to go to the bathroom, order us something nice okay?" Gouenji nodded as his spouse walked off.

"So..." He stated, looking at the menu in front of him. "So..." I replied in the same manner, I wouldn't exactly go as far as to say that I wasn't much of a fan of the sometimes-annoyingly-stoic-but still-cool Gouenji, but he wouldn't be my first choice in someone to have a nice chat with; it's not like I don't like him, it's just we've never really talked-he has his friends and I have mine, end of story. He straightened up a little, signalling over to a waitress with short black hair who quickly came over "Hi, could I have a coffee-two sugars and a blueberry muffin, and for me...a black coffee and a croissant please." He said and she scribbled it down before walking off, it went silent again.

I decided that now was the perfect time to actually drink my drink rather than just play with it. "So, when was the proposal?" He inquired, I set my glass down on the table "Oh, about a fortnight ago." I sort of muttered, all too aware of what he was going to say next-Kidou had said the same thing, and Kazemaru too. He gave me an odd look "And you're getting married in four days, the invite said it was this Saturday right? That's a little soon." I shrunk back a little and he, in turn, tensed up a bit at my sudden awkwardness. He rubbed the back of his neck "Well I mean...it's not a problem or anything...I was just wandering how you managed to sort everything out so quickly-Uh that's impressive!" He said hastily and I just cringed at his attempt to cover up his obvious shock. "It's just a little surprising. I would have thought you two would have wanted to take some time to make sure everything's perfect, rather than just rushing into it." I bit my tongue, wishing the ground could open up and swallow me.

"Not that I'm saying you're rushing into it or anything, you're already engaged so the wedding's going to obviously happen-" he stopped when Fubuki appeared, a smile still on his face. "What did I miss?" He asked glancing at the the both of us but neither of us said anything. "So sorry about leaving you alone for such a long time Jirou." I heard Genda say before he appeared next to me also, taking his seat and kissing my forehead.

He gave a quick smile to the two guests before turning back to me "Turns out it was a false alarm. Chaya was freaking out because she thought something was wrong with the baby and her husband's at work and I kept telling her that everything would be fine and she should just see a doctor if she's worried. She thought she was giving birth and I kept telling her that was impossible since she's only like this big." He gestured to his belly, waving an imaginary circle around it to emphasise his elder sister's bump.

"And then she was crying because she thought something was terribly wrong and I was trying to calm her down and then I had to call mum because she was screaming her head off and I didn't know what to do, but mum wouldn't pick up and she was seriously starting to freak out and then she kind of just stopped. Turns out it was just a little scare is all. Everything's fine now!" He said breathlessly and the others smiled. The three of them started getting into conversation-but I didn't join them-I was too busy thinking about what Gouenji had said...

I stared into the mirror, more doubts beginning to creep into my mind. What if they're right? What if we are moving too quickly? Am I really ready for this?
I shook my head, of course I am ready. I love Genda with all my heart, I wouldn't want to be with anyone but him for the rest of my life! I was just being silly.

For some reason, I couldn't quite shake off all the bad feelings I was having.
"What's wrong Sakuma? You look upset, this is supposed to be the best day of your life." Kidou said as he walked up behind me, fastening a small bunch of bright yellow daffodils to my lapel.  "Uh it's just...I mean are you sure you don't want us to pay you, I know money's a bit tight for you and Fudou at the moment, I feel so guilty." I lied, well it wasn't a complete lie-I did feel bad; he's an events organiser and he offered to plan and sort out the entire wedding for us, for free, and in two weeks, I honestly did feel terrible about it. Kidou raised an eyebrow "You know, you're a terrible liar Sakuma, now what's really up with you?" I sighed, he knew me so well, "I don't know, I guess-"
"Cold feet huh?" He stated, buttoning up the cuff links on his shirt. I nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry Sakuma, they're just wedding jitters, everyone gets them; I bet Genda is just as nervous as you right now." He straightened his suit out, taking one last look at himself in the mirror before turning to me and placing a comforting hand on my shoulder. These weren't just jitters like Kidou had said though, these were much, much worse. "Yuuto I-" I began before losing my voice, I didn't want to say it-I'd tried so hard to be positive these last few weeks but it never got any easier; and now the whole thing just felt like a mess.

"Kidou...do you think I've done the right thing?..." He gave me an odd look "What are you talking about?" I took a breath, walking over to the far side of the room, staring out of the tiny window at the line of people gathered outside-I was going to disappoint every single one of them. "I-I'm worried that this is all some huge mistake."

(Omniscient)
The guests all began to file in, Genda's proud family leading the pack, the groom-to-be's mother's spectacular hat and dress causing quite the stir amongst some of the guests. The brunette family took their seats at the front of the church, Chaya turning in her seat to chat to the other expectant mother she'd recently befriended; Aki enjoyed the pleasant conversation as her husband (and his best friend) received happy and delighted smiles from others in the building.

Haruna soon joined the conversation, the other's complimenting her on her gorgeous pale blue blouse, black crop trousers and platform heels combo. "Wow Afuro, I almost didn't recognise you there!" Fubuki exclaimed taking in the blonde's new look, Afuro smiled brightly, introducing Arata and Josie to the rest of his friends-Arata finding all the attention on him rather intimidating whilst his daughter just loved it.

Kazemaru and Endou also found their seats, looking more loved up than they had ever been, hands firmly held together, Endou whispering into the Kazemaru's ear every so often making him snigger and blush. Suzuno and Nagumo were joined by Hiroto and Midorikawa "Now remember, we're at a wedding, so no funny business okay?"
"And Hiroto, please for the love of all that is good and sacred in the world, don't get smashed at the reception tonight-we don't need a drunk Hiroto on our hands as well." The husbands scolded as Hiroto and Midorikawa looked at each other sheepishly.

Tsunami and Tachimukai strolled in also, eyes and hearts full of love for each other, the shorter one's usual pale complexion now a little darker thanks to his new beach lifestyle. Max and Handa followed close behind, the brunette was much quieter than usual, something obviously on his mind although he had constantly told his boyfriend that he was feeling fine. Chocolate brown eyes scanned the group, wavering at the tall, tan man in the white suit at the back; their eyes connecting for a second before the brunette turned away, walking off to find a seat.

Everyone began to take their seats, but it was hard for everyone not to feel a little sad for the eyepatched man that was about to get married-it was just too obvious. No one was there for him. He had no one. The entire wedding party was made up of the couple's friends, and Koujirou's extended family-Sakuma was truly alone in this.

"Have you got the rings?" Fudou, who had gone outside to have a smoke, asked the youngest of the Genda family-the sixteen year old Kidae. Genda smiled as his dad carefully pinned a white chrysanthemum to his son's lapel. Fudou raised an eyebrow "I thought Shunsuke was supposed to be the ring bearer?" He asked and the groom shrugged his shoulders "Yeah well he's clumsy as hell so..."
"Fair enough." Fudou remarked. Genda turned to the shorter male "Hey can you go check on Yuuto and Jirou, I'm ready and everyone's arrived. I want to get married already!" Fudou disappeared out of the back room, walking across the other end of the church to where his boyfriend and the other groom were. He popped his head in "Psst, hey Ki, you guys almost ready? Everyone's waiting." Kidou walked over to him, voice low "We have a problem."

'I wonder what's taking Fudou so long? I hope everything is alright. Wait, is Jirou alright?' Genda glanced nervously at his sister and his father who kept glancing at his watch-they were running late.
Sakuma in the meantime was busy sobbing by the window as his two friends attempted to comfort him.

"This is such a train wreck! I knew we were rushing into this too soon, there's no way Koujirou will actually want to spend the rest of his life with someone like me, I'm such a failure at everything!" He cried, luckily not loud enough that he could be heard over the chatting of the guests. "Sakuma, you know Genda loves you more than anything in the world, how many times do I have to tell you that?-"
"I've got no family here or at all for that matter, no one to pat me on the back and say 'I'm so proud of you son. I love you so much.' I'm just going to look like some sad joke out there!" Fudou walked over to the crying male, grabbing his shoulders and giving them a firm shake.

"You're not a joke Sakuma, you're just a person that's had it bad. I've got no family either, nor do Hiroto and that lot, but that doesn't matter, we can't let our past or our circumstances determine our futures-we decide our own fates. The people out there, they're here for one reason-to celebrate both of you; as soon as you've said your 'I do's' you won't be just Jirou Sakuma anymore, you're gonna be Jirou Genda, you're gonna be married to Koujirou! This is your chance to start afresh, let go of the past and move on to a better and brighter future, now just go and take it for Christ's sake!"

Sakuma sniffed, Fudou's words had struck his heart, warming his soul that had been frozen with hate, fear, anxiety and depression for so long "M-maybe you're right. I guess I am overthinking this." Fudou scoffed, arms folded "Of course I'm right, I'm always right! Now are you going to go through with this or what, because that was a pretty inspirational speech and I don't intend on repeating myself!" A small sound escaped Sakuma's lips-a laugh, it may have only been small but it would be the first steps to recovery for Sakuma.

'Oh God, I scared him away didn't I? I knew I shouldn't have just rushed this, I just couldn't help it; after he said yes I was just so excited that I wanted to get married right away, I probably terrified him or something-'
Fudou burst through the door, a little out of breath "We're a go people, I repeat, this marriage is a go!"

The organ started up as all the guests stopped their conversations, rising to their feet as the two grooms made their way down the aisle; the brunette's father beside his son, trying hard not to let any tears fall, he was just so proud, the best man Kidou standing next to Sakuma as a replacement father, Fudou and Kidae following behind. The couple were barely an arm's length away from each other, the two of them couldn't help but glance at each other over and over again along their short journey, smiles and soft chuckles were exchanged between the two, Sakuma had not felt like this for a long time-just being able to look at his lovers face and smile felt so liberating to him. His eyes were red and puffy but honestly, he couldn't give a shit. No one else seemed to care either-after all, he was just a person that had had it bad, everyone in the room had felt pain at some point, there was no reason why he should feel different from anyone else.

(Sakuma)
I stared into Genda's loving eyes once we reached the alter, a lady began to read out the vows; the words flowed seamlessly from my lips, as if I'd been waiting to say them to him my whole life. I felt so at peace with myself, all my fears were gone, I knew now that it didn't matter about what was going on around me, as long as I had my Koujirou with me I could get through anything and everything that life decided to throw at me. "...Then, it is with great pleasure that I now pronounce you married. You may kiss." She said and Genda leaned towards me, placing one hand on my cheek "I love you more than anything in the world Jirou, you're the most beautiful, honest, funny, sweet, loving, kind, wonderful, amazing-"
"Just kiss me already." I said smiling. He laughed and cupped both hands on my face, pulling me into a beautiful kiss.

The hall erupted with cheers and praise as everyone got to their feet, clapping for us. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Fudou bring Kidou into a kiss too, Kidou looked really embarrassed but went for it anyway, I was even happier! I'd never so much love from so many before. And I've got to say, it felt great.

((Ending it here or it will never end!))

((ALSO: I chose a white chrysanthemum for Genda because they symbolise truth and loyalty.
I chose a bunch of daffodils for Sakuma because they symbolise the start of something new, rebirth, new beginnings and joy and happiness to come.
However; fun fact-a single daffodil is actually a bad sign as it represents misfortunes-so I made sure to steer well clear of that (Sakuma's been tortured enough).
Also also: I know same-sex marriage is not legal in Japan, but for the purposes of this book let's pretend it is.))