Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 20:56:48 EDT
From: Kb79@aol.com
Subject: Life's Discoveries, Chapter 12, Boy Bands

DISCLAIMER: This story is a work of fiction. The characters are real
people but are being written in fictional situations. This is not
saying anything about the sexual orientation of anyone mentioned.

WARNING: This story deals with homosexual themes. If this offends you,
don't read. If you are under 18 years of age, don't read. If reading
this story causes you to break any laws, don't read.

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QUICK NOTE: Last chapter guys. I don't even know if anyone remember this
story or was reading it in the first place. Sorry it took so long, time has
been limited for such stuff and I haven't had real internet access since
May.  Hope it was worth the wait. Thanks.

Life's Discoveries
Chapter 12 - The End.
By: Kelly

6 Months Later

The weather was perfect. The sun was bright, there wasn't a cloud in the
sky, and it was a dry 70 degrees out. Rows and rows of chairs were set up
in the grass in front of the makeshift alter. There were flowers
everywhere, intermingling with all the other decorations. The trees were in
near bloom and just added to the ambience.

The rows and rows of folding chairs were filled with guests and a nervous,
handsome young man stood at the altar. A wedding would be taking place in
ten minutes, at 3:00. A double wedding to be exact. Two couples would be
getting hitched this afternoon.

There was a line of men at the altar waiting patiently. They were serving
as the ushers and best men for the grooms. Harold Littrell, Jerald
Richardson Jr., Aaron Carter, Lance Bass, AJ McLean, and Howard Dorough all
stood in line waiting for the ceremony to begin and for the grooms to hurry
up and get to the alter. There was also a slew of young ladies standing in
the wings waiting for the bride (or was it brides?). Most were friends and
family of Leighanne, but also included the three Carter sisters.

The grooms, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell, were standing behind the
wall of the alter having a last minutes pep talk.

"I can't believe we're about to get married!" Kevin exclaimed, cheerfully.

"I know!" Brian beamed. "Especially because your bride to be in Nick!"

The two of them cracked up for a moment.

"He is not my bride to be and you know it!" Kevin said, with mock
anger. "He's going to be my husband."

Brian stopped joking. "I know Kev, I know. And I wish the two of you all
the happiness in the world."

"As I wish you and Leighanne." Kevin replied. "I love ya Bri."

"I love you to Kevin." Brian answered as the two men hugged. "Let's get out
there."


The "brides to be" were still inside, waiting for the wedding march to
begin. Leighanne was the picture of perfection as a bride, she was
completely calm, collected, and radiant.

Nick on the other hand was a wreck. "What the hell am I doing here? I'm 21,
way to young to be getting married! And why am I with the bride and
bridesmaids? I'm a man! I should be with the grooms! I'm not about to
become anyone's wife! I'm going home!!!" He screamed as he paced.

Leighanne grabbed him by the shoulders. "Calm yourself Nick! You are not a
bride, look you're in a tuxedo, just like Brian and Kevin. You are a
groom. You are about to be come Kevin's husband! It's just that one of you
had to walk in and one of you had to stay at the alter due to the whole it
being bad luck to see each other before the wedding. And it just made more
sense for you to be down here with me. Kevin and Brian are family, you
know. And as for the age thing. Do you love him? Look at me and answer that
Nick. Do... You... Love... Him...?"  Nick looked her directly in the
eyes. "More than I have ever loved anyone in my life, more than my heart
allows."

Leighanne smiled. "Than age don't mean jack shit."

Nick completely relaxed. Leighanne was right. Suddenly he heard the wedding
march. "Thanks Leigh! I think were on! Let's go!"


Leighanne and Brian went first and it was beautiful. Kevin's brother, Tim
was performing both ceremonies and was doing a lovely job. Brian and
Leighanne had both written their own vows and Brian sang a song he had
written just for Leighanne. When Tim pronounced them man and wife there
wasn't a dry eye in the house and many people cheered.

It was then Nick and Kevin's turn. They stood hand in hand in front of
Tim. Tim gulped nervously. It had taken a lot of pleading by everyone
involved to convince him to perform the ceremony. He still wasn't to keen
on two men marrying, but it was his little brother and he wanted him to be
happy. He started the ceremony and it began smoothly.

"We are gathered here to unite these men in the bonds of holy matrimony
which is an honorable estate. Into this, these two now come to be
joined. If anyone present can show just and legal cause why they may not be
joined, let them speak now or forever hold their peace." Tim said as he
looked around.

Everyone saw the devious look on AJ's face and feared a mid-ceremony
joke. But Nick shot him a pleading look and he behaved himself.

When Tim got to the vows he stopped, because he knew his brother and Nick
had written their own vows for each other as well. Kevin went first.

"I fell in love nearly four years ago. It was a love I feared admitting,
because I was convinced it would never be returned. I fell in love with one
of my best friends. That in itself has turned out to be a God sent. It may
have taken a while for the two of us to be truthful with each other, but
when we did everything began to fall in to place. Getting to the point of
this wedding hasn't been easy, dealing with family upsets, feuding friends,
and legal difficulties is worth it all to finally call you my husband. I've
loved you for nearly 9 years now Nick. First as a friend, a brother, and
now as the man I want to spend the rest of my life with. We've always taken
care of each other and I look forward to continuing for the rest of my
years. I love you Nick and no matter what happens from this point on, I
will never falter from saying so." Kevin spoke his vows to everyone, but
looked only in Nick's eyes.

There was a collective sigh when he was done. Nick's mouth was stretched in
a silly grin, but his eyes where moist with tears. He took a deep breath
and stepped forward to take his turn.

"There are a hundred things in my heart that I would love to be able to say
to you Kevin. But the path from my heart to my mouth seems to be a broken
one, because they just never come out the right way. I figured there is
only one way to say the things I need to. Right before we got together I
sat down to sort out my feelings and ended up writing this song. And
because I believe music can be a purer form of expression in my case, I'm
going to sing this for you. So, I hope you can accept this song as my
vows." Nick turned towards AJ, Howie, and Brian and gave a small nod. The
four of them began to sing.

Remember when We never needed each other The best of friends Like brothers
We understood We'd never be Alone Those days are gone Now I want you so
much The night is long And I need your touch Don't know what to say Never
meant to feel this way Don't wanna be alone tonight

What can I do to make you mine Falling so hard, so fast this time What did
I say, what did you do How did I fall in love with you

I hear your voice And I start to tremble Brings back the child That I
resemble I cannot pretend That we can still be friends Don't wanna be alone
tonight

What can I do to make you mine Falling so hard, so fast this time What did
I say, what did you do How did I fall in love with you

I wanna say this right And it has to be tonight Just need you to know I
don't wanna live this lie I don't wanna say goodbye With you I wanna spend
the rest of my life

What can I do to make you mine Falling so hard, so fast this time

What did I say, what did you do How did I fall in love with you

What can I do to make you mine Falling so hard, so fast this time
Everything's changed, we never knew How did I fall in love with you?

Kevin, Nick, and the whole rest of the crowd were in tears, happy tears.

Tim wiped his eyes and turned towards his younger brother.

"Kevin Scott Richardson, will you have this man as your lawful wedded
husband, to live together in the estate of matrimony? Will you love him,
honor him, comfort him, and keep him in sickness and in health; forsaking
all others, be true to him as long as you both shall live?"

Kevin looked at Nick, his family and friends, and than back at his brother
and replied confidently.  "I do."

"Nicholas Gene Carter, will you have this man as your lawful wedded
husband, to live together in the estate of matrimony? Will you love him,
honor him, comfort him, and keep him in sickness and in health; forsaking
all others, be true to him as long as you both shall live?"

Nick looked at Kevin, nervously. He then let his gaze wander over to AJ,
who lowered his glasses for a moment and gave him a wink. Nick looked back
at Kevin and felt a surge of love rush threw him. This was so right! He
only needed Kevin. Life would be complete. "I do!'

Tim smiled and continued as he held the rings. "Behold the symbol of
wedlock. The perfect circle of love, the unbroken union of these men united
here today. May you both remain faithful to this symbol of true
love. Please join hands and repeat after me. I, Kevin Scott Richardson,
take Nicholas Gene Carter as my wedded husband, to have and to hold from
this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in
sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."

Kevin repeated the vows and slipped the ring on Nick's hand.

"And Nick. I, Nicholas Gene Carter, take Kevin Scott Richardson as my
wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or
for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and
to cherish, till death do us part."

Nick repeated the vows as well and slipped the ring on Kevin's hand.

"For as much as Kevin and Nick have consented together in wedlock, and have
witnessed the same before this company of friends and family, and have
given and pledged their promises to each other, and have declared the same
by giving and receiving a ring, and by joining hands. By the authority
vested in me by the State of Kentucky, I pronounce this couple to be, well
husband and husband." Tim finished up the ceremony. "Kevin, Nick, you may
kiss your husband!"

With tears on their cheeks, smiles on their mouths, and love in their
hearts, they kissed.

The double wedding had finally taken place.

Everyone was content.

And everyone lived happily ever after.

FINIS!!!

* Well, I finally finished it. I hope everyone enjoyed it. I know Nick
didn't write that song, Howie did... but I didn't know that when it first
appeared in the story, so I hope you will all allow me the liberty. The
wedding was inaccurate, but you know me, realism sucks. It's been fun. I
hope to hear from some of you. Take care and if you get the chance, check
out my website: www.angelfire.com/nj3/HealthyObsession/enter.html. As
always thanks to my friends who help all the way. Hasta la byebye, KB*