Page 124 of Peach Tree Family

"You could always send a message that I'm taken," Theo said and gave him a wicked smile that made him look indecent and irresistible.

Seth didn't need to be told twice, he put his arm around Theo's waist possessively, and if he caught anyone checking out Theo, he gave them a dirty look.

"Too much," Theo told him after a few people shrank away from them. He didn't let Seth move away though, so he must have meant that he should dial down his scowling.

A little later, the newlyweds arrived to loud cheering and a shower of streamers and confetti. They looked so happy, but they had a lot of people to greet. Seth did not envy them that part of it.

Before sitting down to eat, Seth and Theo visited Ace at the kids' table. Julian and Rob were there too as Danny took his seat. They were just in time to hear Ry's plans for the future.

"I'm gonna marry Sammy," Ry announced.

Sammy flat out denied that. "No."

"Then who you gonna marry?" Ry challenged her.

Sammy was only stumped for half a minute then she had an answer for him. "I'm gonna marry Grandma."

No one was willing to tackle that, but Julian did wonder, "What do kids think marriage is?"

"A big cake then a really long slumber party," Rob told him.

At the mention of cake, Theo looked at Seth.

The food was amazing. Seth had crispy duck leg with braised spring vegetables. Theo had a wild rice stuffed artichoke and amaranth polenta with wild mushrooms. As he was eating, Seth couldn't help studying the dishes as something he might serve instead of just enjoying what he ate.

During the meal, Rob's dad and his sister toasted the happy couple. They talked about Rob's mom, who they lost, and Seth looked over at Theo and took his hand.

Julian was the next to speak, he thanked all the guests and Rob's family in particular. "You made Rob the strong, wonderful man that he is and I am so grateful."

When Rob spoke, he had love but also sadness in his eyes. "Getting married to the man I love with my family and my friends by my side, this is the best day of my life. I raise my glass to all of you who are here and those who couldn't be. Thank you."

With their toasts done, Rob and Julian held each other and it was so clear that they understood exactly what the other one felt.

Soon after that the first dance was announced, and the two of them stepped out onto the dance floor. They danced beautifully, never taking their eyes off each other. Other dancers joined them, and Seth looked over at Theo.

"Do you want to dance?" Seth asked him.

Theo nodded and gave Seth his hand. With so many other people dancing, Seth didn't feel like he stuck out for his lack of dancing skills. And with Theo swaying in his arms, he started to forget all about that.

While they were dancing, the kids came over and stood in front of Seth and Theo all in one group.

Gloria was the first to speak up. "You're boyfriends already?"

"Yes, we are," Theo told her.

"See, it's true," Ace said to the other kids.

"Did you do it all by yourselves?" Sammy asked, frowning at them.

"Uhh. Yes. What?" Theo said, confused.

"You didn't need any help?" Ry asked like he just couldn't believe it.

"No?" Theo said still not understanding why they were being questioned like this.

Dancing over to them in Leo's arms, Andy spoke up. "Hmm, it's almost like adults don't need kids to push them together," he said and he glared at Rico.

He was dancing with Mitch on the other side of them. "What? That's crazy talk," Rico said.

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