redamancy (a sequel) // c.b

iii. champagne, anyone?

harlow watched her boyfriend in awe. she was always so amazed by his capability to be understanding and level-headed. "i love you so much,"

"love you more," he replied while rocking him and harlow back on forth, peppering more kisses on her face until she swatted him away. "better now?"

"one more wouldn't hurt,"

carter laughed, but obliged with a final kiss before grabbing her hand tightly. "alright greedy, are we ready now?"

when harlow spun around, colby wasn't standing in the front yard. harlow hoped dearly that he had left early instead of going back inside, but she knew deep down that it was pretty unlikely.

harlow and carter walked hand-in-hand towards elton's house, letting themselves in through the gate leading to the backyard where the guests were. elton's backyard was entirely transformed from the last time she had been over to the couple's house.

there were long wooden tables and chairs set up in long rows with beautiful floral arrangements placed strategically throughout. closer to the house itself, there was another long table, split in half with various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. there was even a candy station, with bowls of different candy and bags to create your own snack.

people were walking around and chatting to one another, and harlow didn't recognize half of them, meaning they were probably a lot of ginger's friends and family. she did manage to locate her group of friends, who were laughing loudly before they all cheersed their glasses together in some kind of toast.

harlow walked slightly ahead of carter, but still kept his hand in hers until her eyes landed on her brother in the mass of people roaming the yard.

"would you grab me a drink while i go say hi to e quickly?" harlow asked, turning towards the brown-haired boy. "maybe a whole bottle, actually,"

carter rolled his eyes jokingly, "we haven't even been here a minute and you already need a drink?" harlow lifted her hand to swat him, but carter raised both of his in the air in defence, stopping her motion, "kidding, just kidding. i shall get the queen her champagne. is there anything else your highness requires?"

harlow tried her best to give an unimpressed look, but couldn't help but crack a smile. "i hate you sometimes." she mumbled as she scanned the yard once more to find her friends. "i'll be right back. the girls are just over there, so if you wanna go with them i'll meet you in a few," she stated, pointing to where devyn, katrina, sam, and tara stood.

harlow pressed a quick kiss to carter's lips before heading off to greet her brother and soon-to-be sister-in-law.

ginger looked beautiful, but it was more than just the clothes that she was wearing and how her hair and makeup looked. it was cheesy, but she looked like she was literally glowing from the inside out. her happiness radiated every time she smiled, and harlow couldn't help but wonder if one day she'd experience the love that her brother and ginger found. she could only hope she'd be so lucky to find that person.

"hi, e," harlow greeted her brother, as he pulled her in for a hug, "look at you! you've actually dressed up for the occasion!" harlow proclaimed as she stepped back to admire her brother in an outfit that wasn't gym shorts and a t-shirt.

elton laughed loudly, "ginger wouldn't let me wear my hat. i understood the shorts and t-shirt, but i feel naked without my hat."

harlow shook her head at her brother before greeting ginger with a warm hug, "hi sis," she said with a smile, "you look fucking fantastic,"

"god i love hearing you call me sis," ginger admitted, clearly slightly tipsy from the champagne. "we're gonna be sisters, harls!"

harlow couldn't help but laugh at her intoxicated friend. "finally a sister," harlow began jokingly, "elton doesn't like to do the sisterly things with me anyway,"