He was almost certain he'd never heard his own heart beating so loudly in his own ears before. He felt like his mouth was dry and all the liquid in his whole body was just coming out in his palms- he'd never been a man to be nervous, but this was proving to be an exception. But as the ceremony progressed, and he breathed his way through a few of the useful anxiety exercises his therapist taught him months ago- he relaxed. He could get back into the moment and just... be.
He wanted the ceremony to be over so he could just celebrate this huge event with his wife. With their family, with their friends. So precious few days of just joy happened anymore... and this was going to be one of them.
When it was time for the vows, he gave a little nod, and turned to face his bride. He had written them down on a little paper... but now he couldn't remember which pocket he'd put it in. "My car keys I can always find, but this?" he joked, patting his pockets, before Eira got his attention. Of course she knew where he'd put them- always looking out for him.
In the inside left breast pocket of his vest, was the folded paper. He opened it up, read through it quickly to make sure the words would begin to formulate in his mind before speaking- he didn't want to stumble or stutter, not now- he took a breath, and looked up at Jenna.
"... When I first was told that I had a chance at... finding a life for myself, I didn't know what that meant. I knew what it meant to other people. I'd have a chance to do good. To be good, in their eyes. I never had a moment to really think about what I wanted with my second chance... and any time I let myself dream beyond just the idea of being a new 'hero'... I always laughed at myself. Dreams weren't meant for someone like me, not anymore.
"But you, Jenna. You changed... everything. You turned every negative, hopeless thought I had, completely on its head. You were always so bright and sweet, so forgiving and patient. You were everything that I didn't realize I so desperately needed in a friend- and you have stayed being every single thing I have ever wanted as my girlfriend, my lover, my fiancé. And I know you will be, as my wife.
"So I'm making a promise right now, in front of everyone who can kick my ass to keep me accountable-" he smiled as the crowd laughed, "-and most importantly, in front of you, and to you. I'm going to spend my life making sure I deserve the devotion of a woman as incredible as you. I will love you until I no longer know the meaning of the word, and I'll remember it the second I look at you again. You taught me that it was okay to have a dream that I didn't think had survived everything I had endured. You gave me back my happiness. You gave me back parts of myself that I thought were gone for forever. You gave me back my soul, but my soul and my heart are always, always going to be yours.
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