| Ricky's POV |

Okay, okay, Devin was right. The moment I saw Chris at the end of the isle, I lost all my nervousness. He melts my stress like butter. Him and I didn't want to be apart for a moment that day. At the reception, we were in our own little world. We didn't notice much of what was going on around us and I was glad for that.

When it came to both the best man and the maid of honor speech, we let Devin handle it. Mike had been drinking and we didn't think he should really be handed a mic. Ryan isn't exactly the public speaking type, neither is Josh, for different reasons. It pretty much went unsaid that the job belonged to Devin.

"I don't really know why they decided out of everyone in the wedding party, to pick me to do the speech," He started out with a laugh, "It's a good thing the kids are all in the hotel room. When I joined Motionless In White, I had already known them for awhile, but not like I know them now. When you live on a bus with roughly ten other guys for over fifteen years, you get to know each other. And, well, we never told you guys this until now, but those first few years we were placing bets on when you two would finally get together. And that's why I've owed Ryan twenty bucks for the past eight years.

We always knew. We just never told you because you two are hard asses and wouldn't have believed us. The one time though, that I ever would see Chris' sharp edges soften though, was for Ricky. And Ricky, he built these walls and Chris was the only one who could knock them down. I have been honored to be one of the few that got to witness your relationship blossom first hand. Whether it be when you two were on cloud nine, or at rock bottom, I saw you fight for each other. I know you will keep on fighting for the rarity you possess; True love. We are all so proud of you two for all you have done, and I personally am thankful I don't have the hotel room next to yours tonight."

I smiled and laughed, having tears of joy in my eyes. Chris put his arm over my upper back, grasping my shoulder with his hand. He kissed my temple, muttering, "Are you okay?"

"Yeah." I replied, "Better than okay."

"Good, because you know Devin's right. I do feel sorry for whoever is in the room next to ours. You look so fucking gorgeous and I can't wait to ravish you." He whispered in my ear.

I had to remember I was sitting at the lead table in front of all my guests. If I wasn't, the things I would do to him. His breath dusting my skin felt so damn good, and his voice was sexier than ever. I wanted him so badly, but we still had more wedding to enjoy. I kissed his cheek so I didn't ruin his black lipstick.

"I look forward to it." I beamed, "Who is in the room next to ours, anyways?"

"We are, actually." Shiloh murmured, "Devin just said that for the sake of the joke."

Devin wrapped his arms around Shiloh's waist, "Josh and Ryan-Ashley are taking the kids for us tonight though, so we can have a little adult time. You won't be the only disruptive ones."

He ran his hand up and down Shiloh's arm, making Shiloh giggle, "Stop, that tickles!"

"Oh, Baby, I'm going to do way worse to you tonight." He purred.

"Guys," Ryan interrupted, "Some things you can keep to yourselves."

Devin rolled his eyes, "You'll understand it more when you have kids. As much as I love both my beautiful daughters, we haven't gone a night without them since Lucy was born. That means seven months I haven't gotten to make my little screamer do what he does best."

Katy fake gagged, "That's my brother you're talking about."

"In other news," Chris interrupted, "I believe it's time for our first dance." He stood up and offered his hand to me. Even after all these years, I blushed. "May I have this dance, Beautiful?"

"I'd never say no to you." I responded, taking his offered hand gently.

The song was "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith because that's always been our song. We don't give a shit how cheesy it is. I still remember a few years ago, being in that hotel room in Seattle. I needed so desperately to get my mind away from everything and Chris and I were in the middle of a fight anyways. This song came on the radio, and that's when I broke down. I realized I truly couldn't be without him.

Chris will always have my heart. I am only half of myself without him. He is my forever. I will love him, from now, until well past death. In his arms is where I belong.