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Slowly, Isabelle turned around to examine herself from all angles. The dress was beautiful, white and pure, strapless and falling down her body like a waterfall. Used to short dresses, Isabelle was a little surprised that the dress she had fallen so in love with covered her feet. Crystals glistened along the chest, forming a pattern of twirls and curls, and the back was dropping and sophisicated. It was like everything she had ever dreamed of.
"You look beautiful, Isabelle." Jocelyn told her sweetly from where she sat on a velvet red couch with Clary, both drinking a cup of tea and enjoying the small cakes that they had been served.
Clary nodded in agreement. "It's such a gorgeous dress."
Isabelle couldn't take her eyes off the dress, and couldn't get her head round the idea that she was actually getting married, and to the most perfect man she had ever met in her life.
"It's been decided that I'll do your hair o the day." Jocelyn said. "I think we should go over a few styles on day before the wedding, so you can pick which one you like most."
Isabelle smiled at their reflections. "Thank you."
"Have you and Simon decided on a date yet?" She asked.
"7th of December." Isabelle's hand brushed the material of her dress, feeling how soft it was. "Simon agreed on the whole winter wedding thing."
"That's in six months." Clary breathed out in surprise.
Isabelle could already feel the butterflies of nerves start to flutter around inside her. "I know, but I fear that if I wait any longer, I'll burst."
"Its normal to be scared, anxious and excited for your wedding." Jocelyn said. "It's a big step in your life, but everything will be fine."
Isabelle nodded, glad she had asked Jocelyn and Clary to help her plan. She didn't really have a lot of other girl friends, and she trusted Jocelyn and Clary to help her with the planning. Simon had called in Jace, Alec and Magnus for help today as he picked out what he was wearing from the other side of town, but Isabelle didn't think her brothers and Magnus would be much help. Jace would probably feel uncomfortable and make snide comments, Alec would probably faint, and Magnus would want to pick out something pretty and sparkly.
Maybe she should have asked Magnus to come with her..
"Are you seeing Simon later on?" Clary asked her.
"Yeah, I think I'm meeting him for lunch somewhere." Isabelle said. That'll take my mind off this wedding planning.
Jocelyn got up and placed her cup down on the small wooden table. "Is that the dress?" She asked.
Isabelle's eyes scanned over the dress one more time. It took the attention away from her scars, and made Isabelle feel beautiful instead of worrying about her runes. It really was the perfect dress.
"Yes." She said, smiling. "This is the dress."
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Isabelle could see Simon, sat outside the small restaurant reading the menu and glancing down at his watch. She had left the dress with Jocelyn and Clary as she had been running a little later than planned, and had rushed across the city to meet Simon.
He looked up as she approached. "Hey, baby." He said, standing up and kissing her cheek before they both sat. The sun was beating down on them warming, and around the busy city was was hectic as ever. They were right by Central Park, and the view was lovely. All the nerves Isabelle had been feeling earlier had fluttered away.
"How was your day?" He asked.
"Crazy busy. I haven't sat down in hours." She said, and the waiter came over. She ordered a refreshing orange soda while Simon ordered a Coke. "I found the dress."
He smiled. "I bet it looks stunning on you. It's a shame I have to wait six months to see it."
"Those six months will fly by." She reminded him, but she wasn't exactly sure if she was happy about this, or worried at the thought of the wedding seeming so close. Six months normally would seem like a long time, but not now. It felt like it was more like six hours.
"How were Jace and Alec today? And Magnus?" Isabelle asked.
Simon grinned. "Jace walked into the shop, took a look around and walked back out. Alec tried his best to help, but everything Magnus made a suggestion - which was a lot - he would blush and get really uncomfortable."
"I'm surprised we're getting married before them. I always thought Malec would be the first married."
"What did you just say?" He asked.
"Malec - Magnus and Alec." Isabelle said slowly, as if she was explaining to a two year old. "M for Magnus and-"
"Yeah, I get it." Simon shook his head. "I just don't get why you called them that."
"It's a couple name, Simon. I thought it was cute."
"Do we have a couple name?" Simon asked, scratching his head in confusion as he tried to understand all of this.
She winked at him. "I could make us one."
He chuckled. "Whatever, this is a weird conversation. Want to go for a walk after these drinks? We can get some ice cream and walk through Central Park, my treat."
She smiled. "That sounds lovely."
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Isabelle pushed Simon onto the bed and crawled over him, her lips meeting his instantly in a battle of passion and for dominance. She moaned against his lips and his hands snaked under her shirt to her back.
"I love you." Simon mumbled against her lips. "So much."
She smiled, tingles running up and down her spine. She loved feeling like this, and it was a feeling only Simon could make her feel. "I'm yours, forever." She told him, and he rolled them over so he was hovering over her.
She looked up at him and kissed his nose. "I thought of one."
He raised an eyebrow. "One what?"
"Our couple name." She kissed the corner of his mouth. "Sizzy."
He brought their lips together. "I like that." He said.
She grinned and ran her hands through his hair as the bliss and happiness she was feeling overwhelmed her.