‼️Once the reader walks up to David, I strongly suggest starting Kina Grannis's version of Can't Help Falling In Love. Headphones or speaker for the best experience!‼️

Six Months Later
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You look in the mirror anxiously. You analyze every aspect of your appearance. Your dress is clean and smooth, your hair is groomed and beautiful, and your makeup is flawless. It almost angers you that you can't find anything wrong with it.

"Y/n, are you ready?" Says Cecilia. You look back at her and take a deep breath. You want to lie and say yes but you start to feel overwhelmed.

"No." You say. You sit down at the vanity and try to calm yourself down by taking deep breaths. Cecilia rushes to your side and holds your hand.

"Y/n, listen to me." She says. You look at her and squeeze her hand. "You got this. You look beautiful, and you and Spencer love each other. The wedding will be perfect, and afterwards you two get to go to Greece! How amazing is that?"

You smile and feel yourself calm down.

"Now come on. Everyone is ready, and it will go so smoothly. You've been waiting for six months and we are not about to have a runaway bride."

You laugh and stand up with her. You smooth out your dress and smile at her.

"Thank you for calming me down." You say.

"Of course. It's my job as your maid of honor." She says. "And you look stunning, by the way."

You look down at your dress. It's a short sleeved off the shoulder dress with a medium-sized hoop skirt. The torso part of the dress is lacy and slightly transparent, and the skirts hem has matching details. You fell in love with it as soon as you saw it.

"Thank you." You say. "Now let's go, I'm guessing David is waiting for me?"

"Yep." She says. You two interlock arms as you walk out of your room and towards the start of the aisle. You and Spencer decided to get married at Enid A Haupt Garden. It's beautiful in the spring time, specifically because of the cherry blossom trees. Spencer insisted on holding the wedding at nighttime but you're not sure why. Of course he said it was a surprise.

You walk up to David who's standing behind a large bush to prepare walking you down the aisle. He offered to do it for you since your real dad can't, and you found it very touching. Joy didn't mind at all and insisted you let him do it. You got teary eyed at their compassion and agreed. He smiles at you as you get closer to him.

"Cara, you look beautiful." He says. You blush.

"Thank you David. And thank you for doing this."

"Of course. I wouldn't want it to be anybody else."

You smile and interlock arms with him. Cecilia gives you one last hug before rushing up to the alter to stand with Penelope, JJ, and Emily. You peek out of the corner and see them standing there. They're all wearing matching emerald green dresses and they look beautiful. You can't see Spencer's side of the alter, which makes you nervous for some reason.

"Relax, cara. Everything will go fantastically." Says David. You smile and feel yourself calm down again.

All of a sudden the fairy lights hanging in the pink trees dim. You look up in surprise- you didn't know that was going to happen. Then you hear Kina Grannis's "Can't Help Falling In Love" start to play. You try not to cry as you realize that it's playing. As the intro continues, people sitting on the aisle side stand up and hang tiny lights over the alter. It becomes very difficult not to cry as you remember the scene from "Crazy Rich Asians".

Before the words start you and David slowly walk from the behind the bush, revealing yourself to Spencer and everyone there. Once you start walking down the long aisle the words start.

Wise men say
Only fools rush in

You look up and see Spencer standing there at the alter. His hands are crossed in front of him, and he's wearing a black tux with an emerald green tie. His curly hair is falling in front of his face, the light accentuating the highlights. His face is clean shaven and his jawline looks sharp. He's gazing down at you, and his eyes glare from tears. He's smiling slightly and you give him a warm gaze back.

You walk slowly down the aisle with David and focus on Spencer as you get closer and closer to him. You try not to cry so you don't ruin your makeup, but again it's very difficult. You grip David's arm tightly to calm yourself down. To distract yourself you look at your beautiful bridesmaids. They're all smiling down at you and Penelope is crying her eyes out. Cecilia is crying too, but not as hard. She gives you a smile and mouths "You got this". You smile widely towards her and look at Spencers groomsmen. Of course Derek is his best man, standing next to Hotch and Will, soon to be accompanied by David. They all smile down at you too and track you as you walk up the alter and stand in front of Spencer. He looks up and down your dress, marveling at your outstanding beauty.

"You look illecebrous." He whispers. You smile, recognizing the word from your date at the park.

"Thank you. You look very handsome." You whisper back. He smiles and the minister starts to speak.

"Dearly beloved." He says. "We are gathered here today to celebrate the marriage between Y/n y/m/n y/l/n and Spencer Walter Reid."

He continues to talk, but to be honest you aren't listening. His voice drowns out as you stare into Spencer's eyes and keep trying not to sob.

"I believe you two have prepared your own vows?" The minister says. You snap out of it and blink as Spencer looks down to prepare to speak.

"I've never been an emotional person." He says. "My whole life I've seen things and based my actions primarily on facts and knowledge. I always thought things through and calculated the best outcome because I was afraid of the unknown. But with you it's different. Everything we do together is unpredictable and new, and you teach me how to be a better person everyday. I've learned to cope with change because of you, because I know whatever we go through or do together will be amazing no matter what. You've opened my eyes and helped me look at the world from a new angle and continue to amaze me everyday, which is why I will always love you and stay by your side."

His voice cracks on the last sentence as he tries to hold back tears. You feel your bottom lip start to tremble and your eyes water more. A single tear falls down your cheek and your breath hitches as you start your vows.

"As you know, I've always been a sucker for romance movies. I always loved them because I thought if I watched them, it would distract me from the fact that I lost all hope of finding someone. But the day I met you, all of that changed. I found myself daydreaming about a happily ever after again. And those dreamy eyes." You get a small chuckle from the audience and Spencer. "Every moment I spent with you was like a scene straight out of my favorite movies, and they still are. Sometimes it still feels like a dream because now when I watch those movies, instead of thinking 'I wish that was me' I think about how lucky I am to have better." You stop talking for a second to take a breath after you almost choke on your words. Another tear runs down your cheek and Spencer's lip trembles. "You're always teaching me new words, so I decided to share one with you. The Spanish word querencia comes from bull fighting terminology. The definition is 'A place from which ones strength is drawn, where they feel at home as their most authentic self'. Spencer, if I had to choose one word to describe who you are to me it would be that one. You are my home and my one true love, and I'm so lucky to have you in my life."

At this point both of you are on the verge of a breakdown. Your lip trembles and you can barely see Spencer in front of you. All you can tell is that tears are running down his cheek and his breathing is uneven.

"The rings please."

Spencer takes your ring from Derek, and you take his from Cecilia. You notice Penelope crying even harder and Cecilia is too. JJ and Emily's eyes are red with tears. You turn back to Spencer and look back into his eyes. He gently slips the ring on your left ring finger and you do the same to him smiling.

"By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Spencer immediately grabs your waist and pulls you closer to him. He presses his lips against yours as you throw your arms around his neck. Everyone stands up and cheers as you hold his face and kiss him passionately. Once you separate you rest your forehead on his and smile while everyone continues to cheer.

"I love you lover boy." You say.

"I love you more gorgeous."

You two stand there and bask in each other's love as everyone around you cheers and claps. You close your eyes and think back to a year ago. You're sitting in your apartment, calling Cecilia and talking to her about New Girl as you eat your chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.

"Love isn't only about liking the same things. It's about how someone makes you feel, how you feel when they're gone, and how they treat you."

You think about Spencer and how he fits into that criteria in your life.

He makes you feel elated. When you're with him, nothing else matters. You can be yourself and talk with him about anything. You always feel loved, no matter where you are with him or what you're doing. There is no negativity. With him, everything is right and you feel like you can do anything.

When he's gone it's like a piece of you is missing. It's like you two are magnets, and when you're apart you can feel yourself pulling towards him. He's on your mind constantly and the best part of your day is seeing him after hours of separation. Being away from him is like not having a life force.

The way he treats you is almost too much. He makes you the center of his attention at all times, always making sure you're happy and ok. He really would do anything for you and he constantly reminds you with the small gestures and things he says. His love is always apparent.

Your mind then wanders to your fourth date with him. That was the first time you danced with him, and you're certain is was the first time you realized you were falling for him quickly.

"And you y/n, are ethereal."

"What does that mean?"

"Too perfect for this world."

If you had to choose a word to describe your relationship with Spencer, it would be that. Every aspect of it is absolutely marvelous. You wouldn't trade anything you've been through with him for the world. That's the last thing that goes through your mind as you walk down the alter holding Spencer's hand. Your love is stronger than any force that could ever come your way, which is why you have no regrets or fear for the future. Love is the one thing that's kept you two together and you trust that it will continue to do so, because it's perfect.

It's ethereal.