badliifechoiice2 | You've been cordially invited...

It's been over three years since Kuroo Tetsurou and Tsukishima Kei first started going out, not too long after the reticent blond joined the former in the same college. Not a fact that they've been blaring from the rooftops, but something that neither have really hidden, either, especially after they moved in together around half a year into the relationship. The casual mention in conversation, the pictures and statuses on social media- it's never been a secret.

Still. For some, a few months ago, the wedding invitation coming in the mail was no doubt a surprise.

It's a western style wedding, to the surprise of no one. Traditional style just isn't in the budget for a pair of college students still working hard on their degrees, even with the help of their respective families. That means a quick ceremony before going elsewhere for reception, something made a lot easier by the fact that the ceremony isn't far from the hotel where the reception had been booked. Don't ask what witchcraft or connections the two of them managed for that.

Unsurprising considering the care both grooms can show off when it suits them, the reception area is classy, awash in cool colors with pale white lights guiding people to the various tables where placecards let them know who sits where. Of course, for the main wedding party consisting of the happy couple, their family, and the best men (Bokuto and Yamaguchi, to the surprise of no one), there's a table right at the front of it all where the light is brightest.

And not just because the new couple seem so happy about it all, either.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy the food which gets served out, the only tradition being sekihan while everything is a mix of Japanese and European recipes. Enjoy it all- this place is well practiced in holding wedding receptions, and so the food is pretty good, not to mention the open bar for the adults in attendance.

Of course, no wedding would be complete without a cake, white chocolate and strawberries put together expertly. Special attention to the toppers (at least before a certain groom steals the top portion away, and thus them with it): a small plastic black cat that looks extraordinarily pleased that's in direct contrast to the offensively yellow and inaccurate rubber stegosaurus besides it.

For those who don't have two left feet (or maybe even them if they simply don't care), a space has been cleared out and illuminated in the center while music plays. Newlyweds get the first dance, obviously, but after that, it's anyone's game, and you're more than free to make requests to the DJ.

It's a wedding. Enjoy yourselves, congratulate the couple, try not to get too drunk.

[OOC: With the exception of the two grooms (

itsjustanaccount and

nekohohoho), feel free to fling in whoever even if here's another character. This is a musebox- we can be flexible. This is meant to be a fun mingle type of musebox log, so hit up whoever!]

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[In contrast to his new husband, Kuroo hasn't changed much over the years. He's a touch taller(although Kei kept pace with him, so that Kei is still the taller one), a touch slyer, looks a touch more mature...and as far as notable changes go, that's about it. The biggest real difference, with Kuroo's accepting that he had to give up his dream of going into professional volleyball, is something that happened almost half a year ago by now, and the short-lived depression that brought on is a distant memory. Especially today, when his happiness is so evident. His smiles are less wicked and more genuine than most people have ever seen them, and he can hardly seem to take his eyes off of Kei.

Granted, what with Kei smiling so genuinely today, and that being such a rare occurrence, probably everyone is having a hard time tearing their gaze from this natural phenomenon.

Also, while Kei's getting married is undoubtedly a shock to many, the reverse isn't at all true. Anyone who knows Kuroo probably saw this coming a mile away. He'd been...fairly promiscuous before meeting Kei, never getting into serious relationships, so once he had settled into his relationship with Kei, that should have been a clear sign. Add to that the fact that Kuroo almost always gets what he wants, pursuing it doggedly with all of his energy, and probably Kuroo's entire family (down to the distant cousins) and every volleyball team Kuroo's ever been on could have told Kei he was doomed.

Kuroo himself hadn't always been sure, though. Outside Yamaguchi and Kei's own family, he knows better than anyone how deep Tsukki's issues run. (And to him, even now that Tsukki's name has changed, Kei will always be Tsukki. Partly to keep teasing him - the name is even more aggravating and makes even less sense now, which only recommends it - and partly because Kuroo can't help but love the nickname he dated Tsukki under.) Kuroo had plenty of moments - all the way up to them standing at the altar, exchanging vows - where he hadn't been sure if Kei's feelings for him would be stronger than his fear of investing himself emotionally in anything.

Now, though? There's no more room for doubt left, and Kuroo's eyes when he looks at his husband aren't just softened by affection, but by wonder. Kei loves him more than all the fear and paranoia and reluctance his neurotic brain could muster. That fact is borderline unbelievable, and to Kuroo it's the most amazing thing in the world.

Kuroo's considerably more gregarious than his husband, of course. It's easy to find him, though it's harder to get his attention one-on-one. Especially since he's - understandably - keeping nice and close to his husband.]

A - Pre-Ceremony Jitters

[Kuroo and Tsukki have separated briefly before the ceremony begins - not out of any special considerations, but out of the wisdom of their friends and family. Both of them are being given room to have their own pre-marriage panic attacks.

Outwardly, Kuroo seems to be holding together quite well - or at least he's not as blatant as Tsukki's pacing. But anyone watching him will note that he's constantly moving around, sitting down only to jump up again, fiddling with things, checking his suit, checking himself in mirrors, talking a little too quickly and a little too loudly. His anxiety isn't perhaps taking as classic and stereotypical a form as Tsukki's, but that's not to say it's subtle.]

B - The Reception

[The newlyweds are both much more relaxed with the marriage having been accomplished, and mostly seem to have returned to their usual behavior - including heckling each other mercilessly, as seen with Kuroo teasing Kei about the cake. Kuroo's just undertaken a harrowing but successful mission - while Kei was busy talking to Yamaguchi - to poach the cat cake topper and one whole strawberry from the top tier of the cake that Kei's claimed for himself, and is looking equal parts furtive and triumphant, like he's going to hold them for ransom. If anyone thought that marriage would mature Kuroo, they're clearly going to be disappointed.

Feel free to approach him and ask him what he intends to do with his spoils. Or, you know, offer congratulations like a normal person.]

C - Something Else

[Perhaps you catch him at some other time in the festivities. Normally he'd be pouncing on the people he likes best, but today he's so preoccupied that his friends are going to have to come to him.]

You've been cordially invited...

Groom #2 - Kuroo Tetsurou [OTA]