Harry smiled for the camera as he had has arms wrapped around two fans, making sure to give them both big hugs before saying his goodbyes and thanking them for coming.

That was the last of the fans for the meet and greet, and now it was just time to wait. And he knew the waiting, the anticipation will start to slowly kill him but it had to be done. At least Harry could try to distract himself with the twins and Holden as they played in the playpen together.

"What're my monsters getting up to in here?" he asked, climbing over the gate and scooping Riley up, making the baby squeal and giggle.

"Papa are you done now?"

"Yeah, those were the last fans until the concert starts," Harry said, making faces at Riley, only for the 7 month old to jump in her papa's arms and reach for his nose. "What'd you think buddy, they were all nice huh?"

Holden hummed as he passed his brother his favorite stuffed animal, Bennett immediately putting it in his mouth. "Your fans come over here and they say how cute the twins are and they try to get a picture with me too."

"Oh yeah?" Harry laughed, glancing over at Paul who was supposed to be watching them and seeing the older man trying to hide his own chuckle as he nodded.

"Yeah cause I just as famous as you," Holden said as if his father should know this. "I gonna be just like you when I big and they want pictures of me when I little."

Harry rolled his eyes fondly, but just as he was about to say something he saw Louis come into the dressing room. "Buddy I'm gonna talk to daddy for a second, okay?"

Holden muttered an "okay", more focused on his baby brother anyway.

Harry shifted Riley on his chest as he made his way towards the older lad, but as soon as Louis saw him coming over to him he shook his head. "Louis nothing is going on, I swear," he said, his boyfriend getting more and more annoyed with him as the night wore on.

"Seriously? So that's why absolutely no one will tell me what the hell is going on? I went around asking every single person who is backstage and working, and none of them have let me use their phone so I can find mine. And you're trying to tell me nothing is going on?"

"Yes," Harry said almost firmly. "Just know that I didn't do anything wrong, if anything it's good, more than good. And if you give me until the end of the night I'll show you," he said much softer, taking a careful step towards the older lad.

Louis just looked at him for a moment, could see that he wasn't lying, saw that he really didn't do anything wrong. But he just wanted to know what everyone was hiding, why they were all being so careful and secretive around him.

"Fine," he muttered. "But Harry I swear to God if you're lying to me-"

"I'm not," Harry said, wrapping his free arm around Louis and pulling him into his chest. "Trust me love, everything is going to be more than okay, you'll see."

Louis let out a quiet breath but wrapped his arms around the younger lad's middle and nodded anyways. Harry loved him, he knew that, and Louis was sure whatever it was that was going on wasn't as big of a deal as he was making it.

"I love you Louis," Harry whispered into his boyfriend's hair and kissing his temple. "It's all going to be more than alright."

And again Louis just nodded, muttering his "I love you's" into Harry's chest and standing on his toes to peck his cheek.

"We're gonna have a great night, yeah?" Harry smiled down at him. "I'm so excited for you to be up there with me, it's gonna be amazing."

Louis couldn't help the nervous laugh that escaped him as he scratched the back of his neck and hummed. To say he was mildly terrified of performing some of Harry's songs with him in front of thousands of people would be a slight understatement.

The younger lad told him time and time again that he sounded more than great in rehearsal and that the fans would love it, but Louis was still a bit uneasy. He was sure he would stay that way too until he was off the stage and all of this was done, but in the very back of his head there was a tiny voice saying it wouldn't be as bad as he thought it would be.

"I'm sure it'll be fun, yeah," Louis agreed through his most convincing smile as he took a squirming and whining Riley from his boyfriend's arms as she reached for him. "Do we have someone to watch the kids when I'm on stage with you though?"

"Yeah, Paul."

Louis glanced over at the large man who was standing near Bennett and Holden, watching them fondly as they played together. "Can he handle that...? I mean the twins and H are kinda rowdy and you know-"

"Louis please, it's all alright," Harry laughed, needing the older lad to relax. "Everything is all figured out, it's perfect and planned and amazing, please just trust me."

Louis opened his mouth, ready to protest because he really didn't think Paul could handle the 3 kids. But Harry was just giving him this look, one that was pleading, and Louis gave in, saying a quiet "okay" and trusting whatever it was that Harry was doing tonight.

"Why don't we feed the kiddos and just relax a bit before the show alright? You need to calm down before we go out there."

"I am calm," Louis huffed, pressing a kiss to Riley's head as he rubbed her back. "I'm calm, aren't I sweetheart?"

Harry looked between his boyfriend and daughter, Riley just staring at her daddy blankly before she started squealing and clapping her little hands together sloppily. "That's a no," he chuckled, patting the older lad's bum quickly. "Now come sit and I'll make you a plate."

"Fine," Louis breathed out, bringing Riley over to the couch and throwing himself down. "What about you my love? What do you want for dinner?" he asked the 7 month old, getting a loud "da da da" in return as she bounced on his lap.

"Tonight we're having sweetpeas," Harry said, scooping Bennett out of the playpen and smiling widely at him. "That sounds yummy, doesn't it big boy?" he asked, pressing a sloppy kiss to the baby's cheek and making him giggle.

"Sounds gross to me," Holden muttered, already heading towards the table set up with food and getting himself a plate.

"Yeah well it used to be your favorite so shush up," Louis smirked over at the 5 year old, seeing Holden roll his eyes playfully at him. "My little miss loves her sweetpeas, doesn't she?"

Riley just gurgled in her daddy's lap, shoving her fingers in her mouth and slobbering up her hand. And for the next hour she continued to make a mess of herself, getting her dinner all over her face and clothes while Bennett next her on her papa's lap stayed clean and pristine.

Louis swears the twins couldn't be more different and yet they absolutely hate to be separated. But if anything having this time to wind down and relax with the kids and Harry did calm Louis down. He didn't think about why his boyfriend was acting so weird, or even let his nerves about performing get to him. Well, that was until they were called into hair and makeup, then Louis was right back to his nervous self.

"Well look at you handsome," Harry teased, glancing over at his boyfriend next to him and winking at him.

"This will be the only time you'll see me in makeup, I swear," Louis laughed, not believing this was even happening.

"H, you just about ready? Your opening is just about done, we have to get you set up," Clara said as she came into the room.

Harry nodded, letting out a deep breath and hopping out of his seat. "Everything is ready out there?" he asked, sending Clara a silent look, needing everything to go perfectly.

"All ready," Clara winked at him before shifting her gaze to Louis and smiling at him. "You excited for tonight Lou?"

"Uhm, yeah, you could say that," Louis said through a nervous laugh. "I just hope I don't mess up or anything."

"You won't. You have an amazing voice," Clara said softly, giving his shoulder a gentle squeeze.

Louis offered her a grateful smile, still trying to push past his nerves but he knew as soon as he stepped on stage with Harry they would only get worse. Maybe while the younger lad was doing the first part of his set Louis would try to relax and get comfortable, but he wasn't sure how successful he'd be at that.

"It'll be amazing love," Harry said, kissing his boyfriend's cheek and rubbing his back. "Let's grab the kiddos and head out there, yeah?"

Louis nodded, grabbing Bennett from the playpen as Harry got Riley and Holden followed them out of them room. They made sure the kids had their headphones on and they were comfortable as they walked around backstage and went to get Harry ready with his earpieces and guitar.

"I really wish Ed or Niall was here," Louis said quietly as he watched his boyfriend get everything situated. "Or even Zayn or your family. I sure could've used their help with the kids."

"Yeah I uhm, I know they all wanted to come... Sucks they're all busy," Harry muttered before he kissed Riley and passed her to Paul.

Louis hummed, it being so odd that they would all be busy, especially Harry's family as this was important to him, he thought they would've loved to be here. "Well they'll see it when it comes out on dvd I suppose."

Harry let out a quiet laugh as he nodded to himself and straightened his guitar strap over his shoulder. Just thinking about tonight, thinking about what he was going to do had him beyond nervous. Harry thought he was doing a somewhat decent job at hiding it, but now looking out towards the stage and picturing what it would be like had him shaking in his shoes.

"You alright love?" Louis asked with furrowed eyebrows. "The show will be amazing, don't think about the cameras, it's okay."

"Yeah, yeah, it's the cameras I'm a bit nervous for," Harry scratched the back of his neck sheepishly. "I'll just pretend they're not there I suppose."

"There you go," Louis smiled at him, pecking his cheek and squeezing his side.

Harry grinned back at him, dipping his head and kissing his boyfriend one more time before glancing back out towards the stage. Everything had to be perfect, and Harry was sure it would all go great.

The video he recorded and put online had millions of views, and Clara assured him the audience had watched it and they were ready for tonight as well. It was making sure Louis didn't check his phone or go online the past week is what's been troubling him, he couldn't let the older lad find out, it would absolutely ruin everything. But it was clear Louis had no clue what was going on, and it was a complete relief to Harry that no one had said anything and he hadn't seen the video.

"Alright H, you're on in 5 minutes."

Harry let out a deep breath, not sure if he could even wait until the end of the show before he just screamed his question at his boyfriend.

"Don't be nervous papa, you'll do great!!" Holden said happily, wrapping his arms around his father's legs and giving him a big hug.

"Thanks buddy," Harry laughed, squeezing the 5 year old back and kissing the top of his head.

And it was only a second later Riley started whining in Paul's arms, seeing her big brother get attention from their papa and she wanted attention as well.

"You be good sweetheart. Don't give Paul and daddy a hard time alright?" he asked, kissing the 7 month old all over her face.

In return his daughter mumbled to him, her usual "da da da" before sticking her fingers in her mouth and resting against Paul's chest.

"And you big boy, you just be you," Harry said, grinning at Bennett in Louis' arms, knowing his little boy was the best behaved baby in the world.

He made sure to give Bennett a thousand kisses, only stopping when his little guy was squealing and giggling to himself. But then he turned his attention to Louis, his bright blue eyes trained on him and his smile so soft it made Harry's heart melt at the sight of it.

"I love you," he barely whispered, cupping his boyfriend's cheek and rubbing his skin softly with his thumb before brushing their lips together. "I'll see you out there, alright?"

"I'll wait for my cue," Louis said through a nervous grin, standing on his toes one more time to kiss the younger lad. "Good luck out there."

Harry let out a quiet breath, nodding at Louis and thinking that in mere hours everything was going to change between them. But God, he couldn't wait.

*~*

Harry let out a deep breath as he finished the song, smiling widely at the crowd and pulling his guitar off from over his shoulder. He passed it to a crew member, thanking the man before heading back towards the microphone and waving to some people as he began to walk around the huge stage.

"Alright how we doin so far?" he asked, earning a very, very loud cheer a second later, making his smile grow that much more. "Just what I like to hear!! Now for the next couple songs we have a very special guest! My boyfriend, the very talented and handsome Louis Tomlinson!!"

Louis may have been on the opposite end of the stage as he nervously shuffled on and waved slightly to the cameras and screaming crowd but Harry could still see his bright blush.

"How are you love? Feeling alright?" Harry teased as he made his way over to the older lad.

"Oh great, ya know, just uhm, just terrified," Louis said through a nervous chuckle as he tried to not focus on the thousands of people watching him.

Harry laughed into his microphone, knowing the fans must be internally freaking out about his surprise. In his video he never said what exactly it was he was doing for Louis, only that he had something planned for him and he needed their help. But all in good time they would all find out.

"For those of you who don't know Louis here is a high school drama teacher, the love of my life and the father to our three beautiful children, Holden, Bennett, and Riley," Harry said, reaching for his boyfriend's hand and tugging him closer to the front of the stage, making his cheeks that much more red as a goofy picture of the little family came onto the big screens. "And not only that but he has more than incredible voice as you've all heard on my new album!"

If possible the stadium erupted with the loudest cheers of the night, Harry looking over to Louis and offering him a reassuring smile. He could see how nervous the older lad was, but hopefully, after they did a song together Louis would see there was nothing to be scared of.

"So he's gonna help me out here with the songs we did together on my album, hope you like it!" Harry said, winking over at his boyfriend and earning a subtle nod back from him. "Here's Little Do You Know."

Louis let out a deep breath, trying his hardest to calm down as he watched Harry get a different guitar and slung it over his shoulder. This song he started first and he couldn't mess up, not in front of all of these people and the cameras. But when Harry looked over at him, saw his soft smile and shining eyes for some reason he relaxed. Louis thought back to the days when they were in choir together when they did their duets and they were in a room full of people, but he only saw was the curly haired lad.

So Louis kept his eyes locked on Harry, a small smile coming to him as he saw the way the younger was looking at him so softly, with all the love in the world. He opened his mouth to sing just as Harry began picking his guitar and instead of a stadium full of people it was just them, like the old days.

And being up on stage with Harry, the two of them walking around and teasing each other as they sang, stealing kisses here and there, it wasn't nearly as bad as Louis thought it would be. He was actually having an amazing time singing with Harry and the best part of it all was that they sounded incredible and the crowd loved it.

When they did the more fun and upbeat songs Louis actually found himself walking around the stage, waving to fans and smiling at the cameras before he caught Harry's eye again and winked at him. And when they kissed Louis swears if he wasn't wearing ear pieces he would've gone deaf from how loud they were screaming and yelling, but it was those moments he loved.

"I knew you would loosen up love, look at you, you're a natural up here!"

Louis rolled his eyes playfully as he took a sip of his water, not needing to hear the whole "I told you so speech" from the younger lad. "Yes H, you're very smart," he said teasingly.

Harry hummed into his microphone, handing off his guitar again so he could have his hands free for the next few songs. "You know I never get nervous. I have nerves of steel."

Louis looked over at his boyfriend like he was crazy before letting out a small laugh and shaking his head. "Need I remind you of your first stadium show with Ed, or even when the twins were born and you were terrified to hold them because you thought you would break them," he joked. "I can tell you those nerves of steel you're so proud of don't exist my love."

Harry laughed as the crowd did, playfully hitting the older lad's bum as he eyed him. "Be nice," he said before pecking his lips.

"M'being honest," Louis mumbled against him, squeezing his side before slowly letting him go, the fans going crazier and crazier by the second as they watched the pair.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever," Harry muttered. "We only have two more songs together so let's pretend we actually like each other and get on with it then."

"Aw c'mon H, you know I love you," Louis chuckled into his microphone, hearing loud shrieks and screams a second later.

But the way Harry's face lit up as he said it was what really caught Louis' attention.

"Love you too," Harry said softly, trying to bite back his widening grin as he dipped his head and kissed his boyfriend.

Louis swears he could spend forever just kissing Harry, being in his arms and hearing him whisper "I love you" over and over again. But right now they were in front of thousands of people and cameras that were recording their every move for a movie so maybe this wasn't the best place to start snogging.

"Alright love, let's finish it out."

Harry grinned down at Louis, pecking his lips one final time before finally pulling away and hearing the start to the next song. And of course as they sang and walked around stage they teased and poked fun at each other, but it still all sounded great. Harry couldn't ask for a better night, just seeing Louis so happy and smiling from ear to ear was amazing. But there was still something Harry had to do, and after their final song and Louis said his goodbyes to the crowd he immediately felt his nerves pick up at what he was about to do, about to ask his boyfriend.

Louis felt like he was coming off a high as he walked off stage, catching his breath and unable to wipe his smile away as he looked around for the kids. He wasn't able to glimpse at them when he was on stage with Harry and still he couldn't find them.

"Hey Clara, do you know where Paul took the kids? He has them right?" he asked with a touch of worry in his voice.

"Yeah, yeah, he has them," Clara nodded. "But uhm, Lou just need you to stay here until Harry is done okay? After he comes off I'll take you right to them."

"Well they're okay right? I mean I thought they were gonna watch the show right here? Why did Paul-"

"Louis it's fine, everything is more than fine," Clara tried to reassure him, seeing the younger lad a second away from freaking out. "Harry comes off in 5 after a quick announcement, just wait till then."

Louis furrowed his eyebrows, Harry never mentioning anything about an announcement, he thought the younger lad just had one more song and he was done. But nevertheless, he nodded at Clara anyway, trusting her with whatever was going on before he turned back towards the stage to watch the green eyed lad finish up the concert.

Harry glanced over at the side of the stage, seeing Louis watching him happily and he swears he's never been so nervous in his life. His hands were shaking, heart racing and palms sweating but everything was going to be perfect, he knew it would be.

The kids were where they needed to be, as was his mates and family, the crowd was ready and so were the large screens behind. Now all Harry had to do was finish this song up and it was time. He's been waiting what feels like forever to do this, and now that is was time... Well God, he just couldn't wait.

"Alright so uhm, as all of you have seen on the video I posted last week I have a surprise," Harry said, earning loud screams from the crowd, but when he looked over at Louis again, this time, he looked confused. "I hope you all remember what you're supposed to do, let's make this special," he said through a soft smile as he slung his guitar over his shoulder. "Lou, babe, could I get you back out here?"

Harry watched as Louis slowly made his way back on stage, looking more lost as the seconds wore on but he just couldn't wipe his smile away.

Louis looked at his boyfriend confused but he wasn't even halfway to him before he heard him strumming and the crowd clapping. He looked out to everyone, furrowing his eyebrows as it wasn't a normal on the beat clap but one that was clearly rehearsed. But it was when he saw the younger lad walking towards him and when he heard Harry's voice over the speaker did he feel his breath fall short.

Could you see yourself growing old with me, watching my hair turn to grey?

Could you live with me and my mistakes and the ones I have yet to make?

And it was only a second later Louis heard more voices, jumping at the noise but feeling himself still as he saw some of his students come onto stage and singing the chorus along with Harry. But it wasn't only them, it was the entire stadium singing this song he's never heard before, all of them knowing the words.

So when our eyes have seen their better days, and our hearing starts to fade

Put your arms 'round my neck, and your heart on my chest

"I love you" will still sound the same

"I love you" will still sound the same

Louis had no idea what was going on, unable to stop his wide smile as he saw his students, and Harry was walking towards him as he sang, looking like any second he could burst with happiness. He had no idea how this stadium full of people could possibly know this song, how Harry could have orchestrated this but it was more than amazing, Louis didn't know what to do with himself.

I can see out dreams inside of a child, long after ours fade away

When our rings start to rust and our skin starts to age, remember the promise we made

And again the chorus came, this time, Louis' eyes catching on the huge screens behind him and how there were videos playing. Videos of fans around the world singing this song along with Harry and at the sight Louis had to put a hand over his mouth. It was clear the younger lad had put this together, that he had done all of this for him, but why? He didn't understand.

And Louis only grew more confused as he saw Ed come onto the stage, strumming and singing along with Harry and the rest of the stadium. He looked all around, having no idea what was happening but he couldn't wipe the smile off his face at what he was hearing, what he was seeing. But that was just before he caught Harry's eye, he saw him taking off his guitar and pointing down to the crowd.

Louis' eyes followed where he was pointing and nearly gasped as he saw all of their mates and family in the crowd cheering and clapping with Holden, Bennett, and Riley in their arms. Now he was extremely confused, having no clue what Harry was up to, but now he understood that this is what the younger lad has been planning, what he's been hiding from him. And just as he looked back to his boyfriend, the music still loud and everyone singing he opened and closed his mouth, needing to understand what was going on. But Harry shook his head at him, smiling gently before the music slowed slightly, the lights went down and his boyfriend turned him so he was facing the audience.

When the bills pile up and time tests our love, we'll stay forever in love

We'll stick to our guns, our grip won't loosen up when we say forever ain't enough

Louis swallowed thickly as he saw the floor of the crowd holding up signs that said "Say Yes" but he didn't understand, say yes to what? That was until he looked up and saw the rest of the crowd, little lights like stars in the audience and entire stadium that spelt out "Marry Me?" in huge letters.

Louis stilled completely, slowly covering his mouth with his hand as he felt tears pool his eyes and heard the song still playing, saw the words that made his heart stop. And sure enough, when he managed to turn around there was Harry, down one knee with a box holding a ring, himself looking close to tears.

Louis almost choked on air as he saw the ring and felt tears on his cheeks, but it was only a second later he was nodding, managing out a barely audible "yes" before Harry stood up, wrapped his arms around the older lad and crashed their lips together.

The song hit the chorus again and above them fireworks were going off as they kissed, and Louis couldn't believe it. Harry was kissing him with so much love, holding onto him like he never wanted to let go again. And it wasn't until the song ended did the younger lad finally let him go, all around them was screaming and yelling, fireworks still going off and cameras that were recording the scene. But Louis didn't focus on that, instead, he shakily brought up his hand and watched as Harry slipped the ring onto his finger, wondering how he lasted so long without it there before.

After all these years, after the heartaches, the fights, the good times and bad, and several kids later they were finally getting married.

*~*

1 ½ Years Later (June)

Louis let out a deep breath as he looked at himself in the mirror, his suit finely pressed and hair styled the way Harry loved it. After all this planning, after all this time he wanted this to be perfect, wanted this to be a day they would never forget.

"You look amazing mate."

Louis smiled back at Zayn as he felt his hand gently squeeze his shoulder and give him a reassuring grin. "You know how I worry," he said through a nervous laugh, running his hand over the front of his suit for the thousandth time. "Do you know if everything is ready? And what about the kids? Does Anne still have them and was she able to get Riley into her dress?"

"Trust me Lou, it's all perfect," Zayn chuckled. "Niall texted me saying everything is set up and beautiful, Anne has the kiddos and that tyrant of a daughter of yours is even in her little dress."

And again all Louis could do was release a breath he didn't know he was holding and nodded to himself.

"C'mon relax Lou, you'll start sweating through your suit."

"Well I can't help it," Louis huffed, straining himself so he wouldn't start pacing. "We've been planning this day for over a year, and after everything that's happened between us I just... I want it to be perfect for him."

"And it will be," Zayn said through a soft smile as he grabbed Louis' shoulders and forced him to stay in place. "You have your vows and everything?"

Louis bit his lip, trying to stop his widening grin as he pat his breast pocket. "Hopefully he'll like them, I mean I really-"

"Louis! Please relax, my God!" Zayn laughed, seeing the older a lad a second away from freaking out again. "You could walk down the aisle in your underwear and be getting married in a parking lot and Harry wouldn't care about anything of that because you're finally getting married, just breathe!"

Louis nodded to himself, thinking that was more than true. While they were planning the wedding Harry was always right there, giving his opinion about everything and anything. No matter what today would be perfect, because after all this time, after all the waiting and planning they were getting married.

Meanwhile with Harry

"Oh come on!" Harry groaned, trying over and over again to get this one piece of hair to stay in place.

"Mate, relax, geez," Niall huffed, bringing over a can of hair spray and fixing the younger lad's hair. "If this is the only thing that goes wrong today you can say that you had an awesome fuckin day."

"No matter what it's gonna be an awesome day Ni," Harry laughed, making sure his bowtie was straight before letting out a soft breath. "I'm getting married..."

Niall looked over at his best mate and couldn't stop his own growing smile as he saw Harry ducking his head sheepishly, trying to hide his blush. "I'm proud of you mate."

Harry couldn't help himself as he wrapped his arms around Niall, not sure if he would ever be able to tell him how grateful he was for his friendship after all these years, how he's stuck by him no matter what.

"Alright H, you finally get your hair done?" Ed asked teasingly as he came into the room. "It's time boys, let's get out there and do this thing."

Harry rolled his eyes as he let go of Niall, letting out one more deep breath as he tried to calm his racing heart. "Alright, let's go get married."

The two smiled at the curly haired lad before making their way out of the room, and the entire time they were walking Harry was trying desperately to control his breathing. It wasn't that he was nervous, not in the slightest. But today after years, after everything he and Louis have been through they're getting married, and Harry wasn't sure if he could last another second without a ring on his finger, if as soon as he saw the older lad walking down the aisle he wouldn't just scream "I do!" at him.

As soon as they were outside in the garden where the ceremony was taking place Ed and Niall made sure to give Harry a hug, whispering their good lucks before finding their seats.

Harry didn't walk down the aisle though, instead he just stood there for a moment and took everything in, saw the coral colored flowers that matched his bow tie line along the aisle, and the white chairs that were occupied by their guests.

The sun was shining, the air warm and all around him he could smell flowers. The little alcove they were in was surrounded by so many beautiful flowers and trees, but what really caught Harry's attention was the arch at the end of the aisle, decorated by tree branches and twigs, looking so natural and gorgeous, he'd have to tell Louis he was right in picking that one out.

Harry just took it all in, sucked in a deep breath and couldn't fight off his smile as he slowly walked down the aisle and nodded and said hi to some of their guests. All he wanted to do was remember all of this, remember how he felt in this moment and never let it go. The way the piano was softly ringing through the air as he walked along the aisle almost made him want to cry, he couldn't believe this was happening, he was actually get married.

As soon as Harry got to his spot under the arch he crossed his hands together in front of him, letting out another deep breath and trying to bite back his smile so his face wouldn't rip in half. Everyone in their seats were taking pictures and smiling at him, but Harry had his gaze focused at the other end of the aisle, wanting to see his fiance as soon as he stepped outside. And he was grateful it was only minutes later he saw Zayn coming down the aisle and taking his seat next to Charlie in the front row, signalling it was time, Louis was about to come out.

Harry let out one final deep breath, glancing down at his shoes as he heard the piano change it's song and looking back to the aisle, only having to hide his laugh behind his hand as he saw the twins walking down the aisle.

The 2 year olds wobbled down the aisle with binkies in their mouths, looking more and more confused as the seconds went on. Riley with her long and dark curly hair and bright blue eyes that seemed to shine in her dress and her brother right next to her wearing a matching suit to his papa's. Bennett was carrying the pillow that had the rings while Riley had her basket full of flowers, but of course she didn't want them and instead turned to her brother, took the pillow from him and passed him the basket instead. Bennett had no problem with that though, now being able to reach into the basket and throw the flowers above his head and giggle as they fell on him.

"Papa!" Riley shrieked as soon as she saw her father, running as fast as he little legs could carry her.

Everyone in their seats couldn't help but awe and coo at the toddlers as they saw them running down the aisle, completely forgetting their jobs as they attacked their papa in a hug.

"Monsters! You did so good!" Harry said, scooping the twins up and kissing them all over their little faces. "So beautiful little girl, and you my handsome man, you look just like your pop," he said, squeezing them both and giving them each one more kiss before setting them down. "Go sit with aunt Gemma and nana, okay?"

The two nodded and scurried over to their seats, Bennett making sure to keep the basket so he could play with the flowers.

Harry just watched them for a second, unable to get over how cute the twins were, how happy they were all the time. But they could only have his attention for so long before he turned to look back down at the aisle, next coming down was Holden and Harry couldn't believe how handsome the 7 year old looked, he really was his father's son. But of course as soon as Bennett saw his big brother coming down he was squealing and yelling "H! H!" as he waved at his best buddy. And Holden blushed, smiling at his baby brother and waving back at him before he walked up to his pop and gave him a big hug.

"Good luck pop, you'll need it," he teased. "Try not to cry, alright?"

"We all know that won't happen," Harry said through his own laugh, hugging his son back and kissing the top of his head. "But thank you buddy, love you."

"Love you too," Holden grinned softly back at him giving him one more squeeze before taking a seat next to his brother, the 2 year old immediately climbing into his lap.

Harry knew this was it, that any second Louis would be coming down, that after so long he could finally say "I do". And he was right because just as he was trying to even his breathing the piano changed again, and when Harry picked his head up and looked to the end of the aisle there he was.

As soon as green met blue Harry couldn't help his wide smile, the older lad looking more gorgeous than he ever has before in his suit, and God, he couldn't wait to marry him. What made it all perfect though was the way Louis was looking back at him, almost like he was too good to be real, like he was the luckiest man in the world. And at the sight Harry felt his eyes pooling with tears because he didn't deserve this, he didn't deserve this man in his life, and yet here he was about to marry him.

Harry wanted to scream at the top of his lungs that this was going to be his husband, that this beautiful and caring man walking towards him was going to be his for forever. But instead he wiped away the tears that fell onto his cheeks and let out a watery chuckle as he saw Louis blushing and furiously trying to hold back his own tears. When he got to Harry though he let them slip, looked down as his soon to be husband carefully took his hand and looked at him like none of this was real, like his wildest dreams were coming true.

"I love you," Harry barely whispered, taking both of Louis' hands once he was in front of him and giving them a light squeeze.

"I love you too," and God did Louis just want to grab his face and kiss him, and after all these years be able to yell and scream and tell everyone he knew that this incredible man in front of him was his husband.

But instead he stood there with Harry's hands in his and just looked at him. If the priest was talking neither of them would have noticed, they were too consumed with one another. And it was only when the pair heard someone clearing their throat did they take their eyes off each other, only to hear their family and mates laughing from their seats, and Harry and Louis realized it was time for vows.

"Louis did you write your vows?"

"Uhm yeah, yeah," he nodded sheepishly, but just as he was about to reach for his inside jacket pocket he stopped himself, knowing that just looking at Harry he would say everything he wanted to.

"Harry I... From the first second I saw you I knew there was something about you, something I wanted... But it turns out it wasn't just something, it was you, you were all I wanted. It may have taken me a little bit to admit to myself, but once I did from that moment on I've been falling deeper and deeper in love with you. And there were definitely times when I wanted to hate you, I loved the thought of hating you but I didn't, I never could, not even a little bit, not at all," Louis said through a watery chuckle, taking one of his hands out of Harry's just so he could wipe his eyes.

"It's okay love," Harry said softly, gently running his thumb over Louis' cheek and feeling the older lad kiss his palm and nod against him.

"But just... God, I love you," Louis breathed out, his smile so wide it made his eyes crinkle. "And I promise as each day passes I will love you the way you deserved to be loved. I will be your best friend, a shoulder to cry on, your voice of reason and your partner in crime... But most importantly I promise to be your husband and stand by you no matter what life throws our way. No matter how hard it gets, if we're trying I'm staying."

Harry couldn't help himself as he just nodded, choking back tears and hiccuping to himself as he heard the older lad. He just wanted to kiss him, he wanted to scream at the top of his lungs how much he loved him. Harry wasn't even sure if words could come out with how much he was crying though, Louis wiping his wet cheeks and whispering to him "I love you" and "It's okay".

"Harry, you ready for your vows?"

Harry let out a deep breath as he nodded, but he probably looked like a right mess though. He swears he's never been happier than in this moment, it was finally time.

"Louis I have a confession to make, and what better time to tell it at our wedding and in front of all of our family and friends?" he saw the older lad look at him confused, and just at his face Harry couldn't help but bite his lip sheepishly. "On the first day of our creative writing class we had assigned seats... And I may stolen someone's seat just so I could be next to you."

It was almost immediate there were loud laughs coming from their family and friends, Louis looking at him wide eyed and trying to cover up his own laughter.

"I walked into that lecture room and the first thing I saw was you, and from that moment on I knew I had to meet you, had to talk to you. You were so cute worrying over your pens and notebooks and I swear when I actually managed to utter anything to you I sounded like a right idiot, but it got you smiling so I didn't care. And it was then that I decided that I needed you... I had to be the one to make you smile and laugh, the one to make you happy because I can never get enough of you. So from this day on until forever I promise to be the person you can come to for anything. I promise to be your safe place and to encourage, support and believe in you no matter what. And lastly I promise myself to you and our kids, and I will be my absolute best at all times, no matter how hard times get. Finally after all this time I can finally say I'm forever yours."

Harry squeezed Louis' hands as he saw the older lad trying to gather himself, but there was no point, they were both crying messes. But finally, the moment Harry has been waiting for was here, and at that thought he was nearly bouncing in his shoes.

"Can we please have the rings?"

The pair looked over to the twins, not sure who actually had the pillow at this point but as soon as Bennett heard the priest he hopped off his brother's lap and grabbed the pillow from his sister. And of course it was only a second later Riley was whining, wanting the pillow back, but Bennett wasn't having any of it.

"No! Job!" the 2 year old said, pointing to himself and walking over to his daddies happily, passing them the pillow.

"Thank you Benji," Louis laughed, bending down and kissing his son's head before he scurried back over to Holden.

The two got the rings and as soon as they looked back to each other they couldn't contain their excitement. The only thing going through their heads was "finally" over and over again.

"Louis do you take Harry Edward Styles as your lawful 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 cherish until death do you part?"

Louis let out a deep breath, his smile unmissable as he nodded and said a soft "I do" before he felt the younger lad slipping the ring on his finger.

"Harry do you take Louis William Tomlinson as your lawful 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 cherish until death do you part?"

Harry didn't mean it, he really didn't as he basically yelled "I do!!" making Louis jump and all of their family and friends laugh in their seats. His hand was nearly shaking as Louis tried to put the ring on his finger, but as soon as he saw it on him he didn't waste a second before grabbing his husband, pulling him into his chest and crashing their lips together.

"Well then, I guess I now pronounce you Louis and Harry Tomlinson-Styles!"

The pair laughed against each other, hearing everyone clapping and cheering, but they refused to release one another. After so many years, after everything they've been through they were married, actually married.

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Harry sat back in his seat as he just looked around the reception area, still wanting to take everything in. He had a ring on his finger and all night he couldn't help but stare at it, unable to grasp that he was married to the love of his life, the father of his children and that he was lucky enough to have the life he did.

So far the night has been more than amazing, from his and Louis' first dance to a song Ed wrote and sang for them to his husband shoving cake in his face after they cut a piece of it. Of course Harry got him right back, giving him a sloppy kiss all over his face and making the older lad squirm and laugh, but hey, at least they got some pretty funny pictures out of it.

The pair had danced with their kids, or in Bennett's and Riley's case they were just hopping around and sucking on their binkies while Holden showed everyone his "moves". And Harry couldn't believe this was going to be the rest of his life. His kids, husband and family by his side, surrounded by their mates and everyone they loved, this was their future and it was everything and more Harry ever could have dreamt of.

And when Harry pushed himself out of his seat and walked towards his family on the dance floor he still couldn't believe it. Louis had the twins on his hips, dancing to the music like no one was watching as the 2 year olds giggled and squealed in their daddy's arms and Holden was all over the place, dancing just like his father. Harry went right up to them, probably dancing worse than anyone there, but he only thought about one thing. It's been nearly 10 years... 10 years later, and Harry finally had everything he's ever wanted.