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Chapter 5: Exchanging Vows (part 1)

Last time I checked, I was the one getting married, Jaehyun thought as he noticed Jungwoo pacing around. He had expected his best man to be over the moon excited, especially considering the fact that he had finally got to spend some time with his daughter that he had been separated from for too long.

"Can you stop that?" Jaehyun asked, making Jungwoo stop. Haechan, who had been playing with Yichan on the couch on the other side of the room looked up as well, surprised by Jaehyun's sudden outburst. "You're making me nervous."

"Sorry." Jungwoo said with a chuckle, a bright smile on his face as he moved towards where Jaehyun was, a servant fixing his suit. Jungwoo placed his hands on Jaehyun's shoulders, squeezing them as he peered over Jaehyun's shoulder, staring at their reflections. "Are you sure it's me though? Not nervous about the fact that you're about to marry the love of your life?"

"There's nothing to be nervous about." Haechan called out from the other side of the room, standing up and walking towards where they were. "I got married and nothing has changed. I'm grown up, the King of Feu, and have a child now yet Sona still treats me like an annoying teenager trying to get her attention."

"That's because you still act like an annoying teenager trying to get her attention." Jaehyun replied, earning a look from Haechan while Jungwoo laughed, entertained.

"Ha ha, very funny." Haechan said, rolling his eyes. "Anyways, send Jungwoo if you need me. I'm going to check up on the guests."

Jaehyun's eyes followed Haechan as he left the room, leaving him and Jungwoo's alone. Once the door closed, his smile faded, waving the servant away as he turned to Jungwoo. "Now will you tell me what's really wrong?"

Jungwoo's eyes went to the servant, waiting for him to leave before speaking. "I have a bad feeling, Jaehyun."

"Are you saying that I shouldn't get married?" Jaehyun asked, raising an eyebrow. He had been waiting for this day for too long and if anyone ruined it, he would make sure to give them a piece of their mind, even if it was Jungwoo.

Luckily, Jungwoo instantly shook his head. "No, get married Jaehyun, you've been waiting too long for this. I just can't help but feel like something's going to happen today."

"Maybe you're just paranoid." Jaehyun said, trying to reason with Jungwoo. He adjusted his belt, feeling nervous as well. Even though it was pretty normal for Jungwoo to overthink, he couldn't help but join him, the current situation of Orenda being much less than ideal. "You spent yesterday with Grace and Minsun, maybe you're just worried about something happening to the two people you care the most about."

"Maybe." Jungwoo mumbled but it was obvious that he wasn't convinced. He looked away before turning back to Jaehyun, now with a grin on his face. "But today is all about you, can't believe you're leaving the unmarried club."

"Hey, it's not my fault that Grace doesn't want to get married." Jaehyun argued. Him and Haesoo had questioned it themselves, wondering if it was a good idea to get married amidst the chaos between the realms. Seeing that they wanted a smaller wedding anyways, only inviting their close friends, they figured there wouldn't be much trouble.

They heard a knock and a second later, Xiaojun's head poked in, the male checking up on the two. "Hyung, are you ready? I think they want to begin now."

Jaehyun felt a pat on his shoulder as Jungwoo casually slung his arm around him, a smirk on his face.

"Enjoy married life, hyung."

...

"You know, it's not too late to turn around and leave." Aera said, holding the arms of her brother and Jisung as they sat in the carriage, travelling to the hall where Jaehyun and Haesoo's wedding was being held. "You just finished recovering, you can take a break."

"I think you're forgetting the fact that Jaehyun and I spent many years on the other side together, we got over the bad blood." Taeyong responded with a smile. It soon faded though. "And he was the only other person that saw Chanyoung. I need to talk to Jaehyun, hear what Chanyoung told him."

"But-"

"Aera." Taeyong's younger sister was stopped by Jisung, who had rested his hand on Aera's leg. "I think hyung is fine. This is a wedding, it's a happy day."

"I guess." Aera mumbled, just as the carriage came to a stop. Guess it's too late to turn around now.

"Jisung's right, it is a happy day." Taeyong said as the door to the carriage opened. He got out first, turning around and extending a hand to his sister. "So smile, please?"

Aera took a deep breath, calming down her nerves before taking her brother's hand.

"Alright, but only because you asked." Aera replied, stepping out of the carriage.

...

Jisun watched as Haesoo made her way down the aisle, holding a bouquet of red roses, a bright smile on her face. Despite the fact that everyone's eyes were on her, her eyes were on the love of her life, standing at the end of the aisle, waiting for her.

Chaesoo held Yichan's hand, guiding the little boy down the aisle as they walked in front of Haesoo. Jisun couldn't help but smile as well, recalling when her children were that age.

Child. Jisun quickly corrected herself. Minsun isn't yours.

Jisun gulped, trying to distract herself. She turned towards Mark, but he was focused on someone else.

Minsun sat with Xun and the other children at the front, close to Grace, who was helping Haesoo adjust her veil as the bride took her place across from the groom, while Jungwoo was taking the rings from Yichan. Minsun was quietly giggling at something Xun had whispered to her, the two of them staring at Haesoo and Jaehyun.

"Mark?" Jisun said quietly, making her husband snap out of his trance. "Everything alright?"

"Have you spoken to Minsun recently?" Mark asked, adjusting his position. "Did she enjoy spending the day with Grace and Jungwoo?"

Jisun shook her head, a frown on her face. It pained her to know how terrible Mark felt, the male always having a special spot for Minsun. It didn't take a genius to figure out how painful it was for Mark when he found out Minsun wasn't his, and the thought didn't seem to have left his mind either.

"Why don't you ask her after this?" Jisun suggested, taking Mark's hand and lacing their fingers. "Just because you're not her real father, that doesn't mean you two have to distance yourselves. She still loves us and nothing will change that."

"We'll see." Mark said just as cheers erupted. They both looked over to see Jaehyun lift Haesoo's veil from her face before the two connected in a kiss, sealing their marriage.

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Me: oh update
Me: oh my eye is itchy
Me: *rubs eyes*
Me: *remembers that im wearing make up*
Me: ...... oh no