บท 38: Arrow ~ Irreconcilable Differences ~ Part One
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Oliver expected a wedding to be the biggest party he would ever see Star City throw for him, but that wouldn't be until he actually married Kara.
But, looking around the venue decorated to celebrate his and Kara's he was almost dreading how overly extravagant the wedding was going to be. "I'm not he grumbled for the umpteenth time.
"They're trying to get on your good side," James chuckled as he, Oliver, and Winn made their way through the venue. "Probably thought doing all this was going to do that."
"The only way they'll get on my good side is if I see someone who looks sympathetic and says 'congratulations' and nothing else."
"That's a pretty good idea," Winn nodded.
"There's Thea and William," James pointed.
"Oh," Oliver smiled, walking over to where the duo was pushing through the crowd. "Hey, buddy!"
"Aunt Thea said I can have some champagne," William told him.
"I said a Thea quickly corrected. "And only during the toast."
"Mom and Dad used to let us do that," Oliver chuckled. "That's just fine."
"Yeah, and we turned out all right," Thea smiled. "I think they would be pretty impressed with this party." She gestured to Oliver's suit. "And the man of the hour."
"Think so?" Oliver smiled.
"Yeah, of course," Thea nodded supportively. "And if they had met her, they would love the fiancée."
"I hope so," Oliver smiled wistfully.
"Where Kara?" William looked around.
"Oh, she kicked us here ahead of time," Winn answered.
"No, that was Alex and Eliza," James corrected. "Kara looked a few seconds away from saying 'help me.'"
"That already happened," J'onn said dryly as he and Lena walked up.
"You guys got kicked out, too?" Winn blinked.
did," J'onn rolled his eyes. "Lena lasted slightly longer."
"I think I did just because I helped pay for all our outfits," Lena smiled fondly.
"Looking good, though," Thea smiled, looking over Lena's one-sleeve blue dress and the tuxes worn by the men.
"Yeah, thanks again," James added.
"No problem," Lena smiled.
"Hey, you!" Dig called, grinning as he and Felicity made their way over.
"Hey," Oliver smiled.
"Lyla apologizes for not being able to make it," Dig told him.
"A.R.G.U.S. missions do not stop for engagement parties," Oliver shook his head, understanding.
"Well, she was hoping that they would for this one," Dig smiled, reaching out. "Congrats, man."
"Thanks," Oliver hugged his friend tightly.
"So, where the fiancée?" Felicity asked expectantly.
"Uh, well," Lena checked her phone. "It seemed like they didn't have that much more to do when I left, so – "
"Whoa," William's eyes widened to the size of saucers as he looked past the adults. "Lena, she looks
That was the cue for everyone else to simultaneously turn, and Winn, who had already grabbed a glass of water, started coughing violently. James clapped him on the back sympathetically, though he and Oliver both stared in shock at the three women threading their way through the crowd – more specifically the blonde in the lead.
Kara took one look at Winn choking and sighed, glaring at Lena. "Will you stop trying to make all the guys choke to death when I walk into the room?"
"It never gets old," Lena giggled. "No offense, Winn."
He finished coughing, putting a hand over his mouth. "None taken."
Oliver slowly looked Kara up and down, and she fidgeted slightly, biting her lip. "Is it too much?"
"No," Oliver shook his head, smiling. "You look like an angel."
Kara blushed, smoothing out the skirt of her heather grey sleeveless dress, which was decorated with silver sequins from the bodice down, a matching shawl around her shoulders. Her glasses were off as well, and her blonde hair was twisted in a braided updo, pieces of her hair curled and framing her face. "I Lena I didn't want anything over the top."
"With my checkbook?" Lena snorted. "Kara, that is over the top. Over the top would be me paying for literally everything for the wedding."
"Don't," Oliver and Kara said at the same time.
"What?" Lena frowned. "I'm nice like that!"
"At least let us pay for of it," Oliver shook his head. "Lena, you are way too kind for that."
Lena sighed. "Well, as long as you guys get the day you deserve."
"I'm still surprised they didn't elope while in Central," Thea remarked.
"Do start that again," Oliver warned as Kara blushed.
"What's this about eloping?" Eliza raised an eyebrow.
"It didn't happen," Oliver assured her, throwing Thea a stern look. "Welcome to Star City, Dr. Danvers."
"Just Eliza, please," she smiled, giving him a hug. "Congratulations, Oliver."
"Thank you, Eliza."
"So this is what Star City does for an engagement party?" Alex looked around, whistling lowly. "What would they do for the wedding?"
"Something flamboyant that neither of us will want," Oliver grumbled, making Kara groan. "Sorry, angel."
"Well, it's your city, and they're trying at least pretend to show support," Kara looked around, sighing. "I can deal with it."
"You sure?" Oliver asked in concern, putting a hand on her upper arm. "Your senses are fine?"
"I'll survive," Kara smiled, reaching up and cupping his cheek. "I can do this. And whatever happens with the wedding . . . well, they could make the lights searchlights and I would be all right as long as I was with you."
Oliver chuckled. "I love you so much."
Kara beamed and kissed him, which was much easier with the heels she wore. Oliver kissed her back, ignoring for a few seconds that they were surrounded by several of Star City's important political figures.
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