Entry tags:

genre: fluff, genre: romance, pairing: jon/"stephen", series: fake news, ~merry month of may

Title: Clear Blue Day
Series: TDS/TCR
Characters/Pairings: Jon/"Stephen"
Rating: G
Disclaimer: See the index.

For doctorv, who wanted "the one where they get married."



Clear Blue Day


"This doesn't really count yet, you know," says Stephen as they make their way down the front steps of the county clerk's office.

In spite of the words, he's cradling the framed certificate as if it's the Mona Lisa.

"I mean, I know it's legal and all," he continues. "But it doesn't really count until after the ceremony tomorrow."

They've set it all up with what must be the only priest in the state willing to preside over the possibly-unholy union of a conflicted male Catholic to an also-male secular Jew. Jon's still not quite sure how they did it.

"And if the ceremony doesn't go exactly right, it still might not count," adds Stephen. "I mean, what if he says the vows in the wrong order? Or what if we forget to cut the cake? Or what if one of us puts the ring on the wrong finger? That would invalidate the whole thing!"

"I don't think it will, Stephen," says Jon mildly.

The city street gives way to a patch of park; they find themselves strolling through trees. Well, Jon strolls, hands tucked in his jacket pockets. Stephen sort of flutters. He looks like one of the agitated pigeons hopping about on the curbs.

"It's okay if it doesn't work out, you know," he says. "I mean, obviously I want it to, but if it doesn't — if something does go terribly wrong — then I'll survive. I really will. You don't have to worry about me."

"Stephen?" says Jon.

"What, Jon?"

"Hate to break it to you, but...it's too late. You're stuck with me."

The sun filters down through the leaves. Birds call to each other across the branches. In the street, two cars get into a honking match.

"Well," says Stephen, running his fingers over the edge of the frame. "I guess I'll survive that too."

Jon laughs and puts an arm around his husband's waist. "So will I, babe. So will I."