"Hey girl. Your boyfriend still in a band?" Zack smirked at me later that night.
I let out a laugh and hugged him. I am so fucking happy! For once in my life, this is what happiness feels like. I am also impressed with the ceremony that Brian managed to throw together. Everything has been perfect. This whole day has been perfect.
"Nah. But my husband is." I grinned at him.
"We are getting drunk again soon." Zack laughed.
"Yeah. Worked out well for ya last time, huh?" Gena grinned at him.
"That night it did." Zack smiled.
"I'm so happy for you!" Lacy squealed, hugging me.
"Thank you." I smiled at her.
I'm blown away still. Talk about a crazy six months. Hell, Brian and I were only back together for three months, and now we are married. I know everyone thinks we are crazy. I don't care. He makes me happy. So very happy.
"Sorry I'm late." I heard Billy say behind me.
I jumped and spun around, pulling him into a hug. Billy wasn't sure if he'd be able to make it. I was sad when I didn't see him. I smiled at him.
"God, you look beautiful! Congratulations!" Billy smiled at me.
"Thank you! I'm so happy you made it." I smiled.
"Me too. Shit! There is your dad! Jim!" Billy yelled, walking away.
I giggled at him. He is such a crazy man. Thoughts of Teddy filled my mind suddenly. I felt sad that she wasn't here for today. She would of loved it.
"Dance with me." Brian whispered in my ear.
Luckily, we have a DJ who played nothing but classical music. I will slow dance the night away, but that is it. Well, if I'm drunk, I'll dance my ass off. I turn into the Dancing Queen.
I smiled and took his hand as we stepped onto the dance floor. Brian's one arm slipped around my waist, the other one taking my hand. I wrapped my one arm around his neck as we swayed to the music.
"Thank you for today." I told him.
"No. Thank you for showing up and marrying me. This is the least I can do, baby." He said quietly.
"You smell like your grandmothers perfume." I giggled, watching him laugh.
"You smell like ten different colognes." He laughed.
"Yeah. Jason needs to learn the term moderation." I smiled.
"I do agree." He smiled, twirling me by my hand.
I giggled and quickly wrapped myself around him again. I let out a chuckle at a thought I had. I smiled at Brian.
"It feels like we are reliving the day we met." I said.
"It kinda does, huh? Except this time, I finally get my dance that I wanted." He grinned.
"Why didn't you just ask me that night?" I asked him.
"I was intimidated by you still. You acted like dancing with Matt was a chore that night. I didn't want to press my luck." He grinned.
"I would of said yes had you asked." I told him.
"No shit?" He asked surprised.
I nodded at him and he smiled.
"Damn. Now I'm kicking myself for not asking." He sighed.
"Now you have a lifetime of dances." I told him.
Brian cocked an eyebrow at me. That sly smile spread across his lips.
"Yeah? Any lap dances in the future then?" He wiggled his eyebrows at me.
I busted up laughing. Of course that is the first thing he thinks of. He laughed and kissed my cheek.
"Play your cards right, and it may happen one day." I grinned.
"Shit, I hope so." He smiled.
"Zack help you pick this dress out then? I really like it." He muttered, looking down at me.
"Mr. Baker has really good taste in dress shopping. I was surprised when he held it up for me to try on. When I saw it, I knew it was the one." I smiled.
"He's still a pussy." He smirked.
I noticed Matt sulking over at the bar alone. I guess Val wasn't coming today. I'm not surprised. I do feel kind of bad for him.
"Val was a no show, huh?" I asked Brian.
"Yeah. He did try though." He sighed heavily.
"Something happen?" I asked.
"Not today, babe. No drama. I'll tell you another time." He said.
"Ok." I shrugged.
A few hours later, speeches were made by Zack, Lacy, and my cousin. All of them were rather humorous, including my cousin's. It was nice being around people who were happy and supporting us.
Well, there was one individual who seemed to being stewing. Anyone wanna guess? Yep. Matt. He didn't really talk to anyone most of the night. Instead, he spent his time at the bar. Feeling like I should at least acknowledge him, I went over and sat in the seat beside him. Matt gave me a glazed over look that said he had drank his dinner tonight.
"Hey!" He smiled happily.
"Hey. Why are you over here alone?" I asked him.
"Oh. That." He slurred.
Aw, shit! I should of stayed away. I kept my composure and smiled at him.
"I promised Brian I wouldn't ruin your guys day." He slurred at me.
"I see." I said quietly.
"Yeah. I told him that I hated that you two were getting married. And that you'd never love me again. It bothers me, Tay." He sighed drunkenly.
I managed to catch the eye of Zack and motioned him over to us. Matt looked at me sadly.
"We had good times together, huh?" He asked me.
"Sometimes." I smiled a little.
"Well, ya know where to find me if it doesn't work out." Matt smiled slyly.
Thank god Zack walked up on that comment. Zack gave Matt a death glare, the shot me an apologetic look. I shook my head a little. As much as I wanted to go off on Matt, I kept it inside. This day isn't about him and his bullshit. This day is about Brian and I. No one is going to ruin this for us. Not even Matt Sanders.
"Let's go man. You need to sleep it off." Zack said quietly.
I saw Brian staring over at us while he chatted with some people. I just shook my head, sighing quietly.
"Tay, I'm sorry." Matt slurred out, hugging me.
I patted his back a little, then felt Zack yank Matt off of me. Matt leaned into Zack as Zack pulled him away. I let out a heavy sigh and glanced at the curious bartender while they walked away.
"I've heard it all sweetie. No need to explain." He grinned.
"Babe?" Brian asked behind me.
"Sit down. Let's have a drink." I told him.
"What the hell just happened?" He asked concerned.
"Well, I know what Matt told you earlier." I grinned, hearing him groan.
"Fuck! You should of just stayed away from him. You know how he is when he drinks." He sighed.
"It's fine." I said, taking a sip of my drink.
"What else did he say?" He asked, narrowing his eyes.
"Nothing we are discussing tonight." I said.
"I'm already pissed. I already have a feeling." Brian scowled.
"Let it go for tonight. Please?" I asked.
"You're right. Tonight nothing is bringing us down." He smiled at me.
"Think we can sneak out to our room yet?" Brian smiled slyly.
"I was hoping you'd ask." I grinned. "We should say goodbye though."
"True. And I need to make my friends aware that no one is to disturb us for the next two days." Brian said, taking my hand.
We walked to the middle of the room. Brian managed to get everyone's attention finally. I let him do the talking. Once that was done, and hugs were given out, we were out of there.
We were laughing as we left the banquet room. When we got into the elevator, I heard my stomach rumbling. I am starving for the first time in months. I didn't eat much tonight, mainly because I was so nervous. Brian smirked at me.
"Please tell me you're actually hungry for once." He said.
"All of a sudden, I'm fucking starving. I need food." I grinned at him.
"Thank God. I had to listen to lectures from your dad and mine about how thin you are for over an hour. Your dad ran a whole list of foods that you like by me. Then my dad said that if you didn't start eating, he was going to finish the tour with us." He grinned.
"Maybe things are going to be more normal now." I said.
"Babe, we both know that nothing normal happens for us." He laughed.
The man does have a point.