I never thought I'd see the day where I would actually get married. It's always been a distant dream, something that seemed out of reach for someone like me. But here I am, Noah, with a husband named Kai by my side.
The wedding was small and intimate, just how we both wanted it. Surrounded by our closest friends - Zayne, Mike, Nick, and Hunter - we exchanged vows in front of a handful of people who truly mattered to us. Kai looked so handsome in his suit; he always knows how to make my heart skip a beat.
Despite the joyous occasion, there was an underlying sense of sadness lingering throughout the day. Hunter seemed off somehow; his usual cheerful demeanor replaced by a somber expression that didn't go unnoticed by anyone present at the ceremony.
I tried to engage him in conversation during the reception but quickly realized that some things are better left unsaid. Perhaps he was going through something personal or maybe it was just one of those days where everything felt overwhelming for him.
As someone who struggles with their own demons on a daily basis - ADHD/Autism/PTSD/Depression all wrapped up into one messy package - I understand what it's like to carry around pain and sorrow like an invisible weight on your shoulders.
But today wasn't about dwelling on past traumas or drowning in self-pity; today was about celebrating love and unity with the person who means more to me than words could ever express. Today was about Kai and me finally taking that leap together towards forever.
So as we danced under twinkling lights and shared stolen kisses between sips of champagne (despite being allergic to milk), I couldn't help but feel grateful for this momentary escape from reality. For once in my life, everything felt right even if only for a fleeting moment before reality came crashing back down upon us once again.
And as night turned into dawn and our friends bid us farewell until next time when laughter will ring out once more among these same walls echoing memories forged within these four corners...I held onto Kai's hand tighter than ever before knowing that no matter what life throws at us next – whether good or bad – we'll face it together because isn’t that what marriage is all about?
In sickness and health, for richer or poorer, till death do us part...
Noah & Kai