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tell the world that we finally got it all right

Natalie had really gone all out for this thing, hadn't she? Leo, for his part, had only been involved enough to put together the mechanical birds she'd asked for. How the wedding and reception looked didn't matter to him a bit - all he wanted was her, and he had her.

Though that wasn't to say he didn't appreciate all the work she'd done. Everything looked amazing, and it all had the steampunk vibe Leo and his siblings were known for, but with just enough touches of magic to suit herself, too. All in all, it was the best wedding he could have hoped for, and the only thing that could make it better would be if he could convince Natalie to have a dance with him, after all. She'd resisted so far, given him crap when he's tried to teach her, but maybe now that the day is here...

But even that, he could do without if he had to. They're here, surrounded by friends and family (and that was still a strange thought to Leo, especially now that Dan was legally his father-in-law), and they're together and this time, it's permanent. Even their daughter, Josephine, was here, being watched by Piper or Dany or Enjolras or Dan in turns. It was all he needed, he thought, pulling his new bride close to nab another kiss. A perfect day for a perfect woman, and Leo was beyond elated to show how much he loved her for all the world to see.

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She's never been one of those incredibly romantic people, but Natalie would be happy to tell anyone the story of their actual engagement. It has been told at least six times this evening, but it doesn't seem to get old. It's been a long road for the two of them, so it's only fair that she can add another good bulletpoint to their list of personal landmarks. If they were just regular people in the regular world, this could be considered marrying your high school sweetheart.

And yet, it's more than that. They're a long-running soap opera for Aphrodite, or so they've grumbled about ever since she was the reason they had first kissed way back then. They're two people whose fates shouldn't have been so closely intertwined, but had somehow woven themselves so tightly together that it had been impossible for them to forget about the other. From the start they were just two kids with broken lives, trying to make something of the pieces they still had. Now, it feels whole.

Natalie, a sluggard for fashion, is absolutely a vision in her dress. White didn't seem appropriate, neither did any variation of beige. It all came back to blue, her signature color, close to the cobalt on her dress for their first dance. Her hair's pulled away from her face, elegantly messy. She's comfortable and happy and actually isn't fussing with herself this time because she's kind of glowing, smiling as she hands the dragon stuffed toy to her daughter.

For the record, she totally slow danced with Leo and would abandon those short heels on her feet for a go around the dance floor.

Try as he might, he'd never been able to stop loving Natalie, even after all they'd been through. Falling in love with her at camp had been one of the best experiences in his life, breaking up one of the worst, and everything after had been a roller coaster that simply confused him but left him wanting more nonetheless. For years, they'd been a mess - but in the end, none of that really mattered. Jo, beautiful little Jo with her messy curls and a touch of the Blessing and her stuffed dragon, was the one who had ultimately brought them together again. Without her, he thought, leaning down to drop a kiss on her forehead, none of this would be happening.

But it had, and Natalie was the most beautiful bride Leo could have dreamed of marrying. Those little touches of blue were perfectly suited to her; they brought back memories of camp days, when everything was complicated but somehow easier, and he couldn't imagine her in anything else right now. It flowed like water when they danced - and that's really all he cared about besides getting to call her his wife; it made the tonight a thousand times more special.

And though he knew they had to take breaks now and then, talk to the friends that had come to see them on this happy occasion, all he wanted was to dance with her a little longer, at least until they decided it was time to go home, because he was looking forward to that, too. He'd been teased and asked the questions before, about what he planned to do for their wedding night, and he'd put a lot of thought into it. He wanted to carry her across the threshold like the ending to some dumb chick flick; he wanted to give her a special night with silly things like chocolate and strawberries and a little fancier champagne for just the two of them; he wanted to lay her down on their bed by candlelight, carefully take off the dress in spite of how perfect it was for her, and spend their first night alone together as husband and wife. With all that in mind, it was difficult not to stay by her side with his arm around her waist, but he could wait.

Still, another good song came on, and Leo couldn't help but smile at her, eyes full of love and adoration and all things good. He wanted to go up and pull her to the dance floor, just one more time, but he didn't want to ruin it for her, either. Jo was playing with her dragon, grinning and laughing in a perfect childlike imitation of his own, and he couldn't help but think how lucky he'd been.

Natalie laughs softly when Josephine pulls on her toy's tail and meets Leo's warm gaze. She nearly blushes under it and doesn't feel the need to say anything. It's all there between them.

She cradles their little girl to her chest before dropping a kiss to her forehead as well, placing her in her fancy little bassinet by their table. With her arms free, Natalie can wrap her arms around Leo, leaning against his chest. It cannot be denied that he looks incredibly dashing in his suit, well suited to his frame. She reaches across the table briefly to pluck a small blue flower off the centerpiece to slip it into the buttonhole of his jacket. Dan eventually comes along with drop a kiss on his daughter's head, nodding at Leo before he comes and takes his granddaughter away from them to do some of his own doting, telling dorky jokes and tickling her feet.

"Do you have a question for me?" she asks before pressing her lips to his again, venturing for something deeper, not caring about who saw. It's their day, after all. She knows exactly what he wants to ask her eventually, but, as always, she likes making him work for it, just a little bit more.

He watches their daughter in her little bed, turning away only when Nat leans against him to wrap his arms around her waist. This is all he needs, to have her here in his arms. She's beautiful, and he loves her more than anything, the only possible exception being their daughter, and even Jo's been done up prettily for the occasion. He smiles when she gives him the flower, tucking it in just enough to make sure it stays. Normally, he wouldn't keep something like that, but tonight is special. He's happy to wear her flower for now.

Happily, he returns the kiss, not bothering to hold back despite knowing her father is here. Dan is keeping Jo busy, and besides, this is their day. They shouldn't have to care about a PDA or two for once. "Maybe," he says softly against her lips, casting a significant glance toward the dance floor.

"What?" Natalie mumbles back all innocently, that same impish gleam in her eyes, normally accompanied by a shit-eating grin. Her smile is more reserved, her eyebrows lifted.

She lifts a hand to tuck a curl behind her ear, leaning her forehead against his again. It's so easy to stay in this little newlywed bubble, but she supposes she can't be at her table for the entirety of her party.

She knows exactly what he wants, but as usual, she takes some weird pleasure in making him say it. It's not frustrating like usual tonight, so all he does is shake his head while the party goes on around them.

"I want to make sure I get one more dance out of you before we leave," he admits finally, hand trailing up her arm.

She laughs softly, stealing another kiss from him. Wordlessly, she gets to her feet and holds her hands out to Leo, waggling her eyebrows.

Wait. She holds one finger up before stepping out of the heels, which, though short, are a little too tight this late in the game. Time to go barefooted.

Okay. Natale nods again, reaching for his hands.

He grins brightly, eagerly taking her hands and leading her to the dance floor. There's nothing fancy to the dance he leads her in; for once, Leo just keeps it simple, not showing off and only keeping her close, his arms around her waist. He hardly even hears the song; all that matters is that Natalie is here.

"I love you, Nat," he says softly, resting his forehead against hers.

"I love you, Leo."

She slides one hand up his shoulder, placing it on the curve of his neck instead, her other hand wrapped around his. The steps are simple enough for Natalie to at least forget about what she's doing, caught up in the moment all over again because she just loves being with him. They deserve this day - he does.

"You know I'm yours," she likes to remind him.

He snorts, completely lost in this little romantic moment of theirs.

"Thanks, I needed clarification on that. Saying our vows in there kind of left me wonder," Leo jokes, stealing a quick kiss and taking her into a twirl.

"I don't want you to feel any doubt."

Natalie giggles a little when she spins under his arm, her dress fanning out around her legs. She floats on air, light on her feet. When she spins into his arms again, she pulls him into a tender kiss.

"I don't," he assures her, smiling at the sound. It's so rare that Natalie actually giggles - yet another good thing to remember about the occasion. The way she spins back to him is surprisingly smooth, right into the kiss she pulls him in for. When they part, he says teasingly, "You're getting better at this dancing thing, you know."

"You know I'm a fast learner and I just like giving you shit anyway," Natalie reminds him, pressing her forehead to his.

"It's all out of love, I swear. Plus, I learned for you, didn't I?" Maybe she doesn't have fancy footwork but she's doing okay. It's a far cry from their hilariously awkward (for her) first dance. She angles her head a little to watch the crowd from where they are off the center of the dance floor, shooting a smile at some of her friends.

"I know, I know - you're a total jerk," Leo says, no small amount of affection in his voice. "At least you aren't tripping over your two left feet."

He knows they're being watched, but doesn't even care. It's their day; why shouldn't everyone be watching? Besides, everyone is happy for them, and Leo is just happy to be able to show how much he loves her in public, instead of keeping everything hidden behind closed doors like Natalie prefers. Piper, having dragged Jason to the dance floor, beams at them, and he flashes her a grin before looking back at Natalie.

"Thank you."

"Thanks for what? Learning how to dance?"

She isn't that bad. It may be a familial thing, having a light step - though, on the other hand, there are some less graceful half-siblings she could also mention. Either way, she can at least follow him whenever he leads, though it takes a lot of effort, getting her to loosen her hips. (Well, at least on the dance floor.)

"That, and for letting me drag you out to dance in public." Which he knows she isn't the most fond of, depending on her mood. Still, he's glad she actually is okay with it, and did take his tips to heart for their first dance as husband and wife. Silly though it seems, it means a lot to him.

"And for everything else," he adds, dropping a kiss on her cheek. "Have I told you you look amazing?"

"Like, a million times, honestly, but I like hearing it," Natalie admits, laughing.

"You look good too," she adds, her eyes alight as she says it. "Even if I think your facial hair scratches my face."

"Good, because I'm going to keep saying it."

Of course, he wrinkles his nose at her when she takes a jab at his beard. Leo had wondered earlier if he should shave before the ceremony, but Piper had insisted that he looked great as he was, as long as it was trimmed nicely, and she had a point when she said he wouldn't want to show up with cuts all over his face.

"I'll show you scratchy," he says impishly, leaning in to deliberately brush his cheek back and forth on hers. Teasing aside, he knows she enjoys it just as well as she does when he's clean-shaven - but that doesn't mean he shouldn't still retaliate.

"H-Hey!"

Natalie squirms like she's a kid again, gently pushing against him as she bursts out laughing. Typical behavior of the two of them, now grown adults. Easily, however, Natalie grabs his face with one hand, cupping his chin and squeezing his cheeks with both fingers.

"You don't want any of this makeup on your face, do you? 'Cause I'm not afraid to use it."

"You wouldn't," he retorts. "You wouldn't want to mess up your pretty face, would you?"

She'd be pretty either way, and she knows he'd think so regardless of the makeup situation. But she doesn't always wear makeup, so it's a prime time to tease her about it while he can.

"I'll do it if I could see you with some of this blue eyeliner on your face," she chuckles, pulling him in for a kiss instead.

After a moment, she spins in his arms, wrapping them around her waist as she rests her back against his chest, smiling to herself, sighing contentedly.

"You're a jerk even on our wedding day," he says with a chuckle, shaking his head. Smiling, Leo adapts easily to this adjustment, fitting his arms snugly around her and resting his chin on her shoulder, half-inch height difference and all.

"I am," she sings, pressing her cheek to his.

"You know," Natalie adds conspiratorially, squeezing his hands, "our wedding night suite should be ready for us right now." She's joking, of course, but she did take care to pick out the champagne and book the room with the best view of the city. There is enough of a romantic in her to do that much. The rest, she leaves up to her husband.

“That so,” he says thoughtfully, closing his eyes for a moment to kiss her shoulder. He’s had a few things in mind for it already - even had a few things sent there himself, one way or another. It’s not the cabin by the lake he’d set up, but tonight, Leo thinks, will be a memorable one, for sure. “I thought you still wanted to stick around for a while.”

"I probably should," she sighs.

"I did promise Dad another dance on the promise that he wouldn't get all sappy on me while we did it," Natalie muses, "and we should take Josephine out on the floor for a little bit. And eat more cake."

She purses her lips to the side. "I am impatient to have sex with you though."

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