Wait

chapter 14

texts: Harper and m!m - night

H: here's what's going to happen; Nick and i are out now. as a couple. you're going to let eleanor go, stop building lies on my shoulders, and let me go out with my fiancé. or, i can leave and let another management team provide me with what i want. do we have a deal?

H: hm?

M!M: your contract is off. stop by tomorrow to sign the new one.

H: to mine and Nick's approval?

M!M: yes.

Nick

For the past few weeks, it's felt like Harper and I have been ruling the world since the start. Finally being able to walk out of the house with our hands laced together proudly was something I'd never forget. It was exhilarating and I loved the feeling of being out of the closet.

"I love you." Harper said, kissing my nose.

I love you too babe.

Harper kissed my lips and he opened the front door for me. Today we had our first official date as an outed couple. It was honestly amazing, being that we didn't get an ounce of hate from fans or other people. Harper stopped on our walk every once in awhile to say hi and take pictures, but I didn't mind. This was part of dating a celebrity, and as long as they knew he was my fiancé?

Then it'd all be okay in the long run. We're holding on for our fragile love. Although we seem strong, we're scared when we're alone. Being together is our best option.

Not that I was complaining.

texts: Nick and luke - afternoon

L: when you guys finish get to my house.

N: why?

L: it's serious just get here asap. stupid ho

N: you a stupid ho you a you a

L: stupid ho

N: fuckin wit me you craic

L: bring it appletop

N: what

L: huh

N: you just...

L: Nick you're high just sit down

N: tf you ho

L: gET TO ME CRAICIN HOUSE

Nick

Harper and I walked up to the front door of Luke' house, wondering what was so urgent, until we saw Zeke answering the door.

"Zeke?" Harper immediately wrapped an arm around me and pulled me towards him.

"I'm not here to ruin your lives, please, just hear me out."

Harper kept his protective grip on me as we walked into Luke' house. Lou and Liam were seated on the couch, giggling with each other about something.

"Hey," Harper greeted Luke and Liam, who waved back.

"So," Zeke started, "Congrats on the engagement."

"Thank you," Harper said for both of us, "I still don't understand why you're--"

"I'm sorry," Zeke sighed, "Really I am, what I did to you guys was terrible and I can't help but feel immensely guilty every time I hear your names somewhere."

Harper removes his arm and holds my hand, and I can't help but smile.

I was right; things are really looking up.

Harper

Buying tuxes for the wedding was like déjà vu. It was the same shop, with the same people; me, Luke, and Nick.

I watched as Nick looked at the tuxes, his hand tracing each one as it passed by. Memories of prom flashed back into my mind and I couldn't help but smile.

I don't think I've loved anyone more than I love him.

Nick

"Nick," Luke whispers, "the vows. How are they coming?"

My jaw fell and my eyes widened. How could I forget the vows?

"Oh god," Luke groaned loudly, "you're screwed. Just, done. Goodbye, adios, finito, you're time has come--"

I slapped my hand over Luke' mouth and dragged him away from the other shoppers.

Harper

"Harper are you having a bachelor party?" My sister asked me as we revised our large guest list. We were planning to have a big wedding, mostly because so many people we knew wanted to come.

"No, I'm just having a movie night with Nick," I said, "I know it's part of traditional weddings to you know, have a bachelor party and get drunk off your ass, but I like being sober. I don't want to miss anything that happens in my life with Nick."

"Harper I don't get it. You're so...vulnerable when it comes to Nick..."

"I love him Gemma," I explained, "Anything that makes him happy, I'll make it happen."

"What if it has to do with your career?"

"I already made that mistake once," I sighed, "I'm not making it again."

texts: Harper and Nick - night

H: hey baby, so you're gonna come by eight?

N: yeah, im just gonna pick up some essentials and some movie stuff...Harper we've been out of toothpaste for weeks.

H: the only thing i brush my teeth with it your tongue

N: Harper that teeth licking thing was one time, relax

H: i can't wait to watch godzilla with you baby :)

N: only bc im scared of it.

H: then you'll be stuck to my side forever

N: ill be there in twenty babe

H: i can't even move from my seat on the couch because i'm anticipating your arrival 

N: love you too

Nick

"Nick?"

I turned to Luke, who was holding my handwritten vows. I reached up and took the cards from him, stuffing them in my desk. He wasn't supposed to see those on the kitchen table.

Luke you weren't supposed to read that..

"How could I help it? They're so beautiful..."

Luke had tears in his eyes and I hugged him.

They're not, really.

"No Nick they are," Luke said, pulling away as he wiped his tears, "You have no idea what a privilege it's been to witness this beautiful love story. You and Harper deserve each other really..."

I couldn't help but look at Luke, who was in the middle of having a mini-meltdown about Harper getting married to me soon. I hugged Luke tighter as he cried.

"Nick I love you both so much, really I...go, go have your 'bachelor party' with Harper already."

I love you too Luke...

I picked up my grocery bags and hugged him again before heading to my car. It was all hitting me now and it was unreal. I'm getting married; tomorrow...

the wedding

Harper

"Nick Nick! Get back in here! Harper can't see you before the ceremony!"

I smiled as I watched the girls trying to keep Nick away from me. They were overreacting to be honet, Nick wasn't even in his tux. Just a pair of sweats without a shirt.

He sped towards me, a huge smile on his face. Jumping into my arms was something I didn't expect. I squealed as I fell over, Nick thumping on top of me.

"Jesus Christ," I gasped, "Did you have a bag of sugar for lunch?"

Nick leaned down and kissed my lips smoothly, his hands tracing the sides of my stomach. I felt myself getting turned on almost immediately and that closed the deal for me.

"Okay okay," I grunted, picking him up and wrapping his legs around my waist, "bathroom, now."

I ran down the hallway still carrying Nick as I opened the door to the bathroom.

"God Harper can you not have s****l endeavors before Nick has to put his suit on?"

"Sorry Gemma," I chuckled, "my d**k is saying otherwise."

I locked the door and pulled Nick's sweat pants down, running my tongue across my bottom lip.

"Let's make this quick, for my poor sister's sake," I whispered, removing my own clothes. Lucky for me, both of us were shirtless.

I searched through our cabinet and found the lube, not even bothering with a condom. Nick was the only person I've been having s*x with and he doesn't have an STD so no matter.

"We're gonna go without a condom, okay babe?" I asked him. He nodded and I kissed him, before proceeding.

It was just like any other time we had s*x, but this time just felt different. I didn't know if it was the absence of protection or the fact that we were getting married in two hours, but it was pure bliss. 

•

"You could've waited to have s*x you know," my sister whispered.

"It was for good luck," I protested.

Nick came out as soon as the music began to play, Luke walking him down the aisle. Since he had no family, we had Luke take his place.

Throughout the entire ceremony I just stared at Nick. He looked great in his suit and I couldn't help but smile.

Before I knew it, it was time to recite our vows.

Harper's vows

I remember the first day I laid my eyes on you Nick. No not the day we first kissed; it was pre-school. You were playing on the slide and I was sitting all alone in a corner.

At the time, I only knew you as Quiet Boy because that's what everyone called you. I had no idea you had a medical problem.

God knows what convinced you to send me the first letter confessing your love, but thank The Lord you did. I would've been blind to you and your story.

I've said it multiple times Nick, but I love you. You're so brave, humble, not to mention gorgeous and beautiful inside out.

You're the reason I became the man I am today. You're the reason why I'm happy, smiling, and standing at this altar with you by my side.

I love you Nick James Judge. I vow to be by your side 'till I'm no longer breathing because I swear to you our love will outdo them all.

Nick's vows

I've loved you since I was fourteen Harper. And as crazy and stupid as it sounds, it's true. Your poise, the way you talked, interacted with your friends,

For some reason it was all a gift for me to watch.

And I know why now. You're not only my soulmate god Harper I look up to you. I aspire to be like you and even though you'll probably kiss me senseless and tell me I'm perfect the way I am, there's something about you that just electrifies me.

When you protected me from Zeke and Dan back in the days we wrote letters to each other, you didn't know who I was. You didn't know that we'd be grooms-to-be or that I'd fall madly in love with you...

Harper Edward O'Neil, you're just a selfless person and I think that's what I love the most about you.

We have our ups and downs but I vow to you that I will love you infinitely, because you're mine and I'm yours, and I honestly wouldn't want it to play out any other way.

the wedding

Nick

"The rings please?"

Luke and Liam come up behind us and pass us the box with the rings. I put Harper's on and he slipped mine on. Both of us had tears streaming down our face and suddenly I want the priest to hurry up so he can hold me in his arms.

"Congratulations boys, I pronounce you husband and husband."

epilogue

Well, for starters, most of you know that Harper's career obviously rises since the wedding. He and Nick (as vain as it sounds) end up filthy rich and only use their money when needed.

Luke and Liam? Luke continued to go to college and Liam supported the two of them with his small fortune due to his increasing number of cases.

Eleanor, well do I even need to? She ends up falling for a guy named Max, and no, he's not secretly gay.

Zeke ended up trading his soul to Team Nick and Harper for good, showing his support by constantly apologizing for the terror he had caused. Long story short, everyone ended up being friends.

I'd say 'and everyone live happily ever after' and add a heart on the side, but I'll leave you all with this simple quote,

'Love is but a leap in the dark. Whatever you have is all you have to work with. It may not be what you expect, but you learn to love it anyway.'

- Unknown

Harper took a chance and replied to Nick's letter, and look where he is now. The best chances are the risky ones.