Title: Going to the Chapel
Author: RealmofRed
Pairing: Nick/Greg
Rating: PG-13
Author's note: All the vows written here were gathered from various sites on the internet and pieced together----I did not write them. Hats off to whoever did----they are beautiful!
Summary: Inspired by Elvis, from my heart.

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The invitation read as follows:

Friends and loved ones
Won't you please join us
As we celebrate our love
And life together
Exchanging rings and hearts
Friday, the tenth of June
At four o'clock Little White Wedding Chapel
1301 Las Vegas Boulevard

Gregory Sanders and Nicholas Stokes

Reception to follow.



Gil re-read the invitation and smiled. He knew Nick and Greg had been planning this for months, and now it was finally here. They had asked Gil if he could work something out so the other CSI's could attend. Now Gil was sitting in a pew with Catherine, Lindsay and Al Robbins. Behind them were Sara, Warrick, Jacqui, Archie and Bobby. A few friends of Greg and Nick's were seated on the other side.

An officiant stepped from behind a curtain to stand near a white arch decorated with flowers. He spoke to the small crowd. "Welcome to the Little White Wedding Chapel. We are pleased you could be here. Gregory, Nicholas, you may join me now.

Nick and Greg appeared from opposites sides of the chapel, dressed in black tuxedos. They walked up to the arch, standing in front of the officiant.

The gentleman smiled. "Friends and loved ones, we are bearing witness today to the joining of lives and hearts of Gregory and Nicholas. We are glad that you could share in the joy and love shared by these two. They have chosen to read special vows to each other, then exchange rings. Gregory, please face Nicholas."

Greg turned to Nick, his eyes alive with love. He hesitated a moment before he spoke. "Nick, having found you, I have decided that there is no moment in my life more significant than this one. The moment I offer myself and all that I will become to you. My choice is made, my mind is clear and my heart is strong. This love means more to me than anything else in life. There is no obstacle I would not overcome to reach you. I give myself to our union. May our love forever keep us strong. When you need me, I will be there, and when your strength fails, may mine always be there for you. I promise to be your best friend----to laugh, cry, sing and dance with you. I promise to love you forever."

The officiant smiled and turned to Nick. "Nicholas, your turn."

Nick cleared his throat. His eyes were shiny and wet. "Greg", he said, his voice cracking with emotion, "you are the most beautiful gift in my life and it is the most humbling honor to love you. With you, love means freedom. Freedom to love you without judgment and freedom to be yours while maintaining the very soul of me. May my heart be your shelter and my arms be your refuge. You are my best friend and everlasting companion. From the first moment I laid eyes on you, I knew you were the one. So beautiful then and even more beautiful now. I promise to love you forever."

A tear slipped down Nick's cheek as he finished his vows to Greg. Greg's eyes were wet too, as were most of the eyes in the chapel. Gil glanced at Catherine, and she was flat out crying. Gil had to admit to himself that his throat was tight. The officiant spoke again.

"The rings please." Greg and Nick each took a white gold band from their pockets. "Greg, put the ring on Nick's finger." As Greg slipped the band on Nick's left hand and held it tight, he spoke in a slight waver. "Nick, I place this ring on your finger as a symbol of my constant faith, abiding love and belief that I was chosen to live my life with you. I offer myself to you as companion, lover and friend. I cherish all that you are. As I wake to you in the morning sun, as I come home to you by moonlight, I vow you will always be my heart, my soul, my everything."

Now Nick was really crying, but they were tears of joy. He slipped Greg's ring on his finger and he repeated the same words back to Greg. As he finished, he whispered, "I love you Greg."

The officiant smiled. "Gregory and Nicholas, as you work to make each other become a stronger individual, you can only become stronger together. You are always two, but will always be one. You have made a commitment to share your love, your lives and your future." He paused. "Friends and loved ones, I present to you Gregory Sanders and Nicholas Stokes."

Nick and Greg turned around to face everyone. Tearful smiles shone across their faces and they embraced and kissed softly. They stepped away from the archway to hug their friends, and after many congratulatory hugs and kisses, the group went outside to where a small reception was set up. A table was set up with champagne and cake. Greg and Nick each grabbed a glass of champagne.

"Greg and I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sharing this day with us. Your love and support means more than you will ever know." Nick smiled at Greg. Greg grinned back." This is the most awesome day of my life, and having all of you here to witness is the second best thing I have, besides Nick." Greg leaned over to kiss Nick. " And now, we have a song we would like to dance to."

They stood in a clear area on the grass, under a canopy of trees. Someone cued the music, and Greg and Nick embraced. Greg laid his head on Nick's shoulder as the sounds of Elvis drifted along the air.

Wise men say only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you.
Shall I stay---would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you.

Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes, some things
Are meant to be.
Take my hand, take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you.

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The Honeymoon

Greg slid the key into the lock and turned. The door clicked open, and he and Nick stepped inside. The cabin was beautiful. Exposed beams, rustic furniture, and a huge fieldstone fireplace. Nick set their bags down.

"Wow, this is really nice. It sure was sweet of Doc Robbins to let us use his vacation cabin."

Greg came up behind Nick and wrapped his arms around his waist. "Yeah, it was very sweet. And its ours for the whole weekend, just for our honeymoon!" Greg leaned in and kissed his neck. Nick grabbed Greg's hands and held them tight. He looked at their fingers, laced together, and the silver band each wore on his left hand. He smiled and brought Greg's hand up to his lips and kissed his ring finger. "I love you so damn much G. Today is the day I never thought would happen to me, and then I met you. You are my world, and I'm so happy to call you mine."

Greg squeezed Nick tightly. "I love you too, Nick, so much. I feel like my life is complete now."

Nick released Greg's hand so he could turn around. He slid his arms around Greg and drew him in for a kiss. Their lips met, and Greg put his hands on either side of Nick's face. Their kiss lingered on, tongues now exploring one another's mouth. Nick let out a soft moan when Greg gently nipped his bottom lip. Greg then ran his tongue along the spot where his teeth had just been, savoring the warmth of Nick's mouth. He let one hand wander down Nick's throat, where he stroked the hollow above his collarbone. Nick gasped into Greg's mouth, and pulled his lips away so Greg could have better access to his neck. Greg blazed a trail of kisses on Nick's flesh, lightly biting, nibbling and sucking. Nick held Greg tighter, drawing a line with his finger down his spine. Now Greg was the one that made a sound, a moan saturated with want and desire. Nick reluctantly pulled back from Greg, gazing at him with liquid velvet eyes.

"G, I want to make love to you."

Greg leaned his forehead against Nick's. "I want to make love to you too. On the floor in front of the fireplace. I want to see you in the firelight."

Nick gave Greg another long slow kiss. "I'll get the fire started if you'll get us some champagne."

Greg got the glasses and champagne ready as Nick built a fire and put a pile of pillows and blankets on the floor. Nick stretched his lean frame out on the floor, and Greg joined him. Greg poured each of them a glass of champagne. Nick raised his glass. " To us. Forever."

Greg touched his glass to Nick's and kissed him. "To us. Forever." They both drank some champagne and set their glasses on the ledge of the fireplace. Nick lay back on the pillows, and Greg eased into his arms. They kissed hungrily, urgently, yet neither of them felt the need to rush to the inevitable climax. Nick molded his body to Greg's, and the long deep kisses continued. Greg loved kissing Nick; he loved the feel of Nick's lips, the way his tongue would lustfully battle with his own, and Greg felt like he could come from Nick's kisses alone. Nick shifted his body so he was positioned almost on top of Greg, and Greg slipped his leg in between Nick's. He could feel the hardened heat of Nick pressed against his leg. Greg raised his leg a bit higher, and Nick responded with a moan and by pressing his hips against Greg. Greg reached up to unbutton Nick's shirt, never breaking the kiss. As he got the last button undone, he rested his hand against Nick's chest, feeling the heat of his body and the beating of his heart. He ran a finger over Nick's nipple, feeling the soft nub morph into a hard little knot. Nick moaned into Greg's mouth. Greg's fingers danced across Nick's chest, luxuriating in the feel of his skin. Greg then reached up to slide the shirt off Nick's shoulders. Nick broke their kiss and finished removing his shirt, gesturing Greg to do the same. Nick's eyes roamed over Greg's chest as he took off his shirt. His skin glowed bronze in the light from the fire. Greg lay back on the pillows as Nick kissed his neck, slowly blazing a trail with his mouth along Greg's torso. Nick reached Greg's stomach, and with one finger he drew a line from his navel to just under waistband of his jeans. Greg moaned softly as Nick's fingers continued their exploration. Then Nick leaned in and kissed a horizontal line across Greg's stomach. Greg grabbed Nick's shoulder and squeezed as his breath hitched in his throat. One of Nick's hands reached up and pinched Greg's nipple as he slid his tongue just under Greg's waistband. Nick's other hand toyed with the button on Greg's jeans, slowly unfastening it. He pulled the zipper down a couple of inches and let his mouth wander down Greg's lower abdomen. He could see Greg's arousal, and he could hear it in the noises Greg was making. Nick grabbed the tab of Greg's zipper in his teeth and slowly pulled it all the way down. He nuzzled Greg's cock through his boxers, kissing and lightly biting. Greg arched his hips and groaned loudly.

"Oh my god, Nick, baby, I want you so bad, please, I need to feel you inside me", Greg breathed, his eyes hot pools of amber in the glow of the fire. Nick continued to caress Greg with his mouth. Just when he thought he couldn't take it anymore, Nick sat up and removed Greg's jeans and boxers. Nick took in the sight of a naked Greg, and his eyes shone with love and desire. He bent down and kissed Greg's foot, moving up to his ankle, then his knees. Greg gasped when Nick's mouth found a sensitive spot behind his knee. Nick took Greg's leg and hooked it over his shoulder, and began to kiss up the inside of his thigh. Greg's body trembled the higher that Nick's mouth went, and soon he could feel Nick's hot breath on his balls. He shivered as Nick's tongue licked a slow, steamy line from just underneath his balls to the tip of his cock. Nick looked up at Greg as he took the head of his cock into his mouth, slowly taking in his length, then pulling back, sucking hard. Greg was getting very vocal as Nick continued his ministrations. One of Nick's hands made its way up to Greg's mouth, and he slipped a finger between Greg's lips. Greg moaned and sucked on Nick's finger, keeping time with the attention being given to his member. When his finger was sufficiently wet, Nick pulled it back and started probing Greg's opening.

"Yesssss, Nicky, oh my god, please baby, I love you, please, I want you right now, love you, need you inside me.....". Greg gasped as Nick's finger entered him, stretching him, readying him. Nick could feel the tight heat as it wrapped around his finger, and he knew he wanted to be inside Greg as bad as Greg wanted him to be.

"Please, Nick, please, now", Greg whimpered, hands clutching tightly to a pillow, body shaking with need. Nick eased his finger out of Greg and removed the remainder of his own clothing. He reached for the bottle of lube he had stashed earlier and poured some in his hand. He ran a hand over his cock, his eyes locked on Greg's. He stroked himself, making sure he was well-lubed. He positioned himself and eased into Greg, gasping. A low moan erupted from Greg as Nick filled him. When Nick was completely inside Greg, he leaned forward and kissed him.

"I love you G, always will. I love being inside you, god, so much," Nick whispered as he began to move. A raw sound tore its way out of Greg's throat as Nick moved inside him. Greg had one leg over Nick's shoulder and the other one wrapped around his waist. Greg's skin was flushed and his breathing was shallow and rapid. Nick moved a bit faster, and as he hit Greg's prostate, Greg practically screamed as a wave of pleasure washed over him.

"Oh my god, Nick, baby, I love you so much, you feel so good, don't stop, please, I need you, need this, baby, please, just fuck me....." Greg's voice cracked with desire, and when Nick looked down Greg had tears in his eyes. He slowed down for a moment. "G, you okay?" he asked.

Greg grabbed Nick by the back of the neck and pulled him in for a smoldering kiss. "Oh god, its perfect, baby, everything's just so good I can't stand it." Greg thrust his body up at Nick as he gazed at him through eyes loaded with emotion. The look in Greg's eyes was too much for Nick.

"Oh god G, I can't hold back, its too good, you feel too good, ahhhhh, I'm gonna come.....", Nick moaned as he emptied himself into Greg. His body shook from the intensity of his orgasm. He collapsed on top of Greg, who buried his face in Nick's shoulder and kissed his skin. They lay together for several long moments. Then Greg lifted Nick's chin so he could look at him. "Nick, I want to make love to you now. I want to make you feel as good as you made me feel." Greg pulled Nick into an urgent embrace, rolling him over so Greg was now on top. Greg kissed his way down to Nick's chest, stopping briefly to tongue his nipples into hard nubs. Nick moaned at Greg's oral expertise, the sensations going straight to his cock, despite his earlier orgasm. Greg sat up between Nick's thighs, squeezed some lube into his hand and stroked himself. He then took a lubed finger and slipped it into Nick. Nick moaned and arched his body up closer to Greg. Greg slid another finger into him, slowly, then moved them in and out.

"Nicky, god, you are so tight. I can't wait to be inside you" Greg murmured.

Nick smiled. "Then don't wait anymore."

Greg removed his fingers and positioned himself. As he entered Nick, his breath caught in his throat. Greg slowly pushed himself into Nick, feeling the heat of Nick's body. He grabbed Nick's legs and hooked them over his shoulders, and gave one last push.

"Oh my god, G, yes, ooooh, you feel so good", Nick cried. "Please, yes, love me, fuck me, make me feel it, yessss.....".

Greg didn't need any more encouragement than Nick's voice, saturated with need, and the feel of Nick's body underneath him. He let himself go, fucking Nick harder, not caring if he lasted long or not. Nick was moaning and calling his name, taking Greg closer and closer to release. Greg could feel the build as he pounded Nick's ass.

"Oh god Nicky, yes, yes, feels so good baby, love you so much baby------ahhhhhh!" Greg screamed as he came, eyes rolling back, his body racked with tremors. He arched his body upward with one last pulse of his cock, spent and satisfied. He gently pulled out of Nick and crawled up to lay beside him. Nick touched Greg's face and leaned in for a long kiss, slow and sensual. As Nick removed his mouth from Greg's, he smiled at his lover.

"That was incredible. I love you Greg."

Greg laid his head on Nick's arm and gazed up at him. "I love you too, Nick, and I always will. By the way, Happy Honeymoon!"

Nick laughed and kissed Greg's forehead. "Happy Honeymoon to you too, baby."

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