"Are you sure of your decision?"

I sigh, extremely exasperated by his question. "For the hundredth time dad, yes."

He smiles kindly; I can tell that he's unsure of my decision. Now that I think about it, I don't think I'm so sure about this.

I hook my arm in his and pat down my dress, trying to remove the creases.

I thought they ironed this, maybe it's my hallucination. Maybe there's no crease and I'm a full blown schizophrenic.

I'm just super nervous.

"Yeah, I don't think I'm sure either." Asher says linking his arm with my left one and we continue our stride down the forest.

I shake my head dismissively, but I realize something.

"You just read my mind!" I exclaim, my eyes widening.

Zac does this all the time and Asher sometimes but this is extraordinary.

"My darling, I am still your bestest friend in the whole wide world right?"

I smile casually, "Yes, yes you are."

I still don't know why, but he comes off as a girl to me. If he weren't with Amber, he'd probably be gay.

Which I don't mind of course. I'll forever love my Ashley, no matter what (even if he knew about Ryan's secret without telling me) *hurts my heart* but it's cool.

"Am I the only here just because he cried?" Zac asks linking his arm with Asher's.

This is literally the weirdest walk I have ever taken, my heels are becoming smaller and my dress is becoming tighter.

My heels sink further into the ground the longer we take to walk down this path.

I feel the grass brushing up against my feet and my entire body starts to feel warm. The amazing aroma of fresh air and trees, everything around me is so refreshing makes me feel-

"I'm here to see him cry again. Look at her! She's gorgeous, he otta cry!" Mia exclaims linking her arm with my dad's.

He looks at her questionably for a moment but she being a crackhead princess carries on smiling at him.

He then looks to me his smile twitching... but I smile back, ignoring his 'help me' look.

As we approach the flower curtain my heart begins to ring in my ears, beating against my rib cage without mercy.

My legs then start to feel like jello, "I can't wait to get out of these heels!" Amber exclaims from behind us but quickly waddles to link her arm with Zac's clutching to the bouquet of various flowers.

I burst out into laughter noticing the ridiculous sight beside me. "How are we all going to walk in there?"

"We'll figure it out. I promise." Zac says his grin widening.

I don't trust that grin. He's always mischievous when he grins like that.

"We have a plan all figured out boo." Amber shouts from her end.

Turning my head this much is exhausting.

The sounds of the fleeting birds are dying down and the music starts to play.

Lover by Taylor Swift.

I love this song so much, it reminds me of that date we had. Mind you it was our first and only date.

Funny enough he only asked me out once. Hahaha...haha.

"Please don't let me fall."

I say nervously as my balance starts to fail me.

They all turn their attention to me excitedly. "We're here for you. Always."

Those words linger in my mind.

Always.

For the first time I know that I can rely on somebody 24/7

And like a fish breaking the surface of water in the ocean, we all step through the beautiful flowers.

All eyes turn to us simultaneously, gasping and awing and some throwing daggers jealously*cough cough* Brandy.

How on earth did she get here? It's shocking how she's on the invite list.

I bet it was Asher, he probably wants to make her jealous.

Whatever, she's not important.

All of my classmates are here.

 Even the pincushion (that Brandy left for me during poisons 101) was given a seat.

Tony the friendly mob leader, his hand is linked with Oscar's lovingly. 

Looking so cosy next to each oth-oh-

I fucking knew it!

They were crushing so hard on each other, no wonder Oscar was always so cold to me. But then again, I kinda set them up.

I blew up the lab once, they were both in the room. I ran out of the room and wham! Detention bitches.

Those two are meant for each other, they're both assholes but very cute assholes.

"We'll be there for you forever." Dad says to me smiling like he's in a daze.

"Even when you're marrying an utter and complete douche bag?" Amber whisper shouts. She earns giggles and smiles from our audience.

I wish I could slap her, but I can't. I love these people too much.

Mia leaves me with a light smack on my butt.

I yelp like a baby puppy (you heard me right) but try to act like nothing happened.

Amber leaves me with my gorgeous bouquet and also smacks me on the butt a little harder. Why does my butt have to suffer so much?

Asher looks at me goofily and I know that he wants to try it also. I forbid it.

"Ashley no!" I scold, whispering so that no one can hear us.

He pouts and gives me a side hug then leaves.

Zac gives me a long assuring look and hugs me, "Good luck pancake." And kisses my cheek then partners with Mia leaving me to line up on either side of the alter.

Now it's just me and my dad.

He smiles down at me and we continue. That's when I see him, through the veil which tries in all its power to keep me from seeing him.

The love of my life.

The pancake tower.

Don't blame me for wanting something for the after party. I'm mad but I'm not a psycho. Why should the pancakes suffer?

His green eyes are more breathtaking than ever as they stare deep into mine, his lips are parted as if he wants to speak but he's awed.

By what?

I have no clue.

"Dad." "Hmm?"

It's funny how, I only met him just recently and I already love him so much. I actually have a dad.

Wow.

"Don't let me fall." I feel my feet trembling beneath me.

"I won't sweety. Besides he's catching you."

He starts to panic and stutter, it's adorable seeing him like this.

Usually he's always yelling at his employees and looking like he's going to kill you just for breathing the same oxygen as him.

With me he's a cute and fluffy teddy bear.

"No...I mean."

"I get it." We continue, to a point where I'm so close to Ryan.

My dad stops beside me and leans down to kiss my forehead.

I close my eyes and absorb the moment, he lets go reluctantly leaving me with the most beautiful words ever,

"If he ever tells you to stop eating pancakes, I will kill him myself."

He leaves me stranded, all alone laughing like an idiot in front of hundreds of people.

It's sad that he's giving away the child he's just known for three days even if it's just for a few minutes.

Eh, I'll see him every other week after this.

Venice isn't that far. And to think that we were once in the same city and did not know, wow.

Fate is a crazy bi-

The butterflies in my stomach erupt when we stand together, face to face.

So close that our noses are nearly touching.

He looks down at me shyly. Is he blushing?

He. Is. Blushing!

Damn! If I had known the effect I had on men was like this.

I'd have gone a long time ago.

"Hi." he says smiling widely, I mirror it, happiness truly seeping in.

"Hi." I reply.

I let him uncover my veil slowly, finally able to fully see his smoking hot self.

Who on earth looks this good in a tux?

My future husband that's who.

No! Stop it!

"You're more gorgeous than before." I've got to admit, that was smooth.

Silence fills the entire forest, the sun setting in front of us sets an even greater mood.

The emotions I'm feeling intensify with every breath. I just really really want to get this over with.

Everything around us begins to fall away, it's just me and him now.

"We are here today to..." The bishop's voice becomes inaudible and blends into the sea of ambiance.

We look at each other more seriously, for a moment just knowing that he's here is assuring enough.

"I love you so much." He whispers loud enough for me to hear.

If only he knew how little those words mean to me.

A tear escapes and a whole new wave capsizes me.

He quickly caresses my cheek catching it in its wake.

He takes my hand and kisses it lovingly, kisses my pain away.

Gotta think straight!

He places a hand on my waist and pulls me toward him so that we're even closer.

"You're not yet married, don't go making a baby now." Some guy says.

"Don't you have one by now?"

 "Shut up Luke!" Everybody chuckles from behind us.

"Rings." The Bishop demands. Our page boy runs up to us presenting us with lovely silver bands.

They're both engraved saying King and mine saying Queen.

Couple goals.

*************************after exchanging rings

"Do you take th-"

"I do."Ryan says cutting him off, my heart flutters.

The bishop clears his throat and turns to me, "And do-"

"I do."

Ryan smiles and I do the same.

"You may now-"

Our lips collide instantly, his arms around me pulling me impossibly close to him. I part my lips for him to enter, his tongue quickly finding mine.

I instinctively run my fingers through his hair savoring the long passionate kiss.

Our lips find an identical rhythm and soon we're in sync, our hearts beating loudly and at the same pace.

This moment alone is beautiful, all else is irrelevant.

'Oohs' and wolf whistles follow from all angles.

We let go realizing that we have an audience.

Our priest looks tormented. "Why am I even here?" He exclaims.

I stroke his hair one last time biting my lip never losing eye contact.

"We're married, can you believe it?" I ask feeling so content and excited.

"Married at 19, most people would think I got you pregnant." I laugh and smirk, "Did you?"

He chuckles and smiles slyly, "No. But I can make it happen."

I blush into his shoulder realizing the degree of what he just said.

"Do you feel the butterflies in you stomach?" He teases, I shouldn't be doing this to him.

He smiles again. 

I died again. 

I've died a billion times and I'll die a billion times again if he keeps smiling at me.

"Cause I have a whole zoo."

Maybe he drove me insane after all, maybe it's insane saying 'I do' to a person whom I met five months ago.

"The signing of the papers?" The priest asks.

Finally!