Arranged Marriage

[bostonhowler]

It's a trope near and dear to our hearts. Arranged marriage.

Maybe it's for the family. Maybe it's for a friend. Maybe you know the person and have been expected to marry them for years. Maybe it's the wedding day and you have no clue who it is you'll be tied to for your natural life. Maybe you've been married a while, and you're just now starting your life, away from the expectations of others. Or maybe, the "others" are watching, waiting, making sure this marriage sticks.

Prompts for those who need them:



Reasons:

1. Station → You come from a royal, noble, or otherwise distinguished family who has chosen a suitable spouse for you.
2. Feud → You are being married to put an end to the bitter enmity between your two families.
3. Economics → Your economic state and/or your station will improve through the union, though one of you may be marrying down.
4. Empire → You and your spouse are merging your businesses and/or property to create something more influential or profitable.
6. Tribute → You have been offered as a gift or appeasement, alternately you're the spoils of war.
8. Bloodline → Carrying on your distinguished family name has fallen to you and the equally well-bred spouse of your family's selection.
7. Disapproval → Your marriage has been arranged to keep you away from the person with whom you truly wish to be.

Scenario:

1. First meeting → This is the very first time you're meeting your future spouse.
2. Courtship → To get to know each other and encourage affection, your family has approved of you going on dates.
3. Engagement party → Be it a huge, formal affair or a small, intimate get together, you're celebrating (or pretending).
4. Wedding day → The big day!
5. Reception → The big party!
6. Wedding night → Every meme needs a smut prompt, right?
7. Honeymoon → Where will you go with your new spouse and what will you do there?
8. Been at this a while → Just starting to get to know the other person

Comments

[goingthroughaphase]

She does, but she takes him at his word for now. With a small smile, she nods. "Okay. Just...let me know if there's anything else I can do, okay? Even if I can't exactly do it, I'd like to try."

[southernreaper]

He smiles a bit crookedly. "Well, when I was dating Josh, he would smack me in the back of my head, if I started brooding too much." He teases. Oh, Josh still does it on occasion. But he's not really wanting her to take up the habit.

"Sooraya throws things at me." Shoes are her favorite, since they're easily accessible.

"So, as long as you keep the violence down, I think we'll be alright." He teases, booping her on the nose.

[goingthroughaphase]

She can't help a small laugh. "Guess I'll have to figure out my own way to pull you out of it."

[southernreaper]

He chuckles. "Well, let's hope it's less violent." He says dryly. "But, it's gotten better." He says, softly. "My therapist has helped a lot. She knows I'm a mutant and doesn't mind." He drops another kiss on Kitty's nose. "Get some sleep. We've got Disney in the morning. And if you're really good, I'll make something for breakfast, depending on the supplies that were laid in.

[goingthroughaphase]

She smiles. "That's good. I'm glad you have help."

With another giggle, she nods. "Sounds like something to look forward to."

[southernreaper]

"There's probably the stuff for waffles. I saw a waffle iron in the kitchen." He nuzzles her neck. "Think you could eat a couple?"

He traces his fingers along her side. "Unless you want omelets. Or French toast." He whispers, kissing her neck.

[goingthroughaphase]

She shivers a little, her hands slowly trailing down his chest. "I think waffles sound pretty good." Then she giggles softly. "Is the waffle iron the Mickey-shaped?"

[southernreaper]

He laughs against her neck. "I have no idea, but probably." He says, amused. "I can do Mickey pancakes, if you'd rather."

[goingthroughaphase]

She snickers a little. "Regular pancakes would be better. I'd feel bad about tearing his ears off while I'm eating."

[southernreaper]

"I wouldn't." He mock-growls into her ear. He's tired, but being able to just lounge and hold her is beyond what he'd ever expected out of his marriage.

[goingthroughaphase]

She giggles, even if the slight growl sends a shiver through her spine. She gently runs her fingers through his hair. "Well, then you can have the ears off my Mickey pancake."

[southernreaper]

He chuckles. "You trying to fatten me up already?" He teases. He leans in and kisses her. "You should get some sleep." He whispers. "I want to go exploring some tomorrow." Might as well, since he can't wear the ring all damned day.

[goingthroughaphase]

She giggles again, leaning up a bit to return the kiss. "Mm...okay," she agrees sleepily as she snuggles into him.

[southernreaper]

He pulls her close, and drops a kiss on her head, watching out the large window in their bedroom. Eventually, he dozes off, holding his wife in his arms, content to do so.