WHEN THE RAIN STOPS- Scrutinized [TANNER x LUNA] 2 IN 1

SIDE STORY PT. FORTY SEVEN

|LUNA|

It was the day of the wedding. Usually I would say that with happiness but not today. I listened to music while getting ready, putting on earrings and the casual light blue dress I picked out a week ago. Come to think of it, a week ago Tanner said he was gonna talk to Laurence... I wonder if he ever did. Either way I finished getting ready, putting on my white heels before going out to greet Tanner. "Hey, Are you ready to go?" "Ye-.." he interrupted himself with silence before standing up ever so cautiously. "What?" He shook his head at me before walking around me. Then when he was behind me he put his hands on my shoulders. "I think this is the first time I've seen you with you hair up. Ya know.. in a bun." I blew a raspberry and shoved him off. "Yea right, I think you've seen me in a bun before." "Nope. Not that I remember. And I have a photographic memory." "Uhuh, sureee." I grabbed my bag as Tanner was still protesting the thought of seeing me like this before. "If I did see you like this before you've must've taken it out and I forgot about it." "Probably." We got in the car and started driving to the reception. ".. do you think my dad is gonna be mad at me?" "Why would he?" "Because I pepper sprayed him." "I did that, you have nothing to worry about. Besides, would he really be stupid enough to try anything today? It is his wedding." I exhaled from my nose. "You're right." I smiled and softly laughed under my breath. "Like always." He straighten his posture before reaching in his pocket. " I noticed you didn't eat this morning so I packed these." He pulled out some gummies to which I happily took as breakfast. "Thanks-..." I put the gummies down and started thinking.

"What?" ".. I don't have a nick name for you do I?" He shook his head. "I like Tanner, And the way you say it..But if you want, you can call me whatever you like." He giggled a little. "Ok... Stalker." I smirked and slowly turned my head to see his reaction. I giggled when I saw his pursed lips. "You just love giving me away, don't you?" "Yep!" I patted his shoulder as he parked. Staying in the car for a minute, gathering courage. "Are you ready Darling?" I took a deep breath before nodding and heading out of the car. Meeting Tanner in the middle to hook arms. I was carrying the present so when we entered I put it on the table full of gifts. 'They must be popular...' the table was filled, to the point where there was a second one. However when I look over I saw it was almost filled too. 'Either their friends are rich or they're just well liked... ima go with the first option.' I put the gift down and walked with Tanner to the reception. The brides path filled with flowers gave me the same happy feeling from seeing Layla get married. So I smiled at it, but that seemed to catch the attention of my dad who was waiting for his bride. He walked over. "Hey beautiful!" All the guests turned over. Shocked my dad called another woman beautiful on his wedding day. Unknowing I was his daughter. But I would do the same as when people think of daughter they either think of a child or a teen and not a full adult. He hugged me and I struggled under his restraint. He whispered. "You gotta hug me back, its my wedding day." I awkwardly giggled and patted his back. "I'm so proud of you dad.." I managed to get out. All the guests gasped. "That's his daughter?" "I thought she would look older-." "Did She have surgery?" "She used to be a stick.." "how old is she?" "Is that her boyfriend?" My dad heard that one and reached down to my hand. We whispered "Take it off." "No." "Yes." "You have five second to get off before I scream." He chuckled, "you won't-." "1-2-." When he heard that he chuckled again and quickly got off. "Good to see you too kiddo! Come, I'll show you to your seats." I grabbed Tanners hand and together we walked to the front. "Ok, I have to go back up there but I love you pumpkin." He grabbed my face and kissed my forehead. "Mhm. You too dad." His eyes squinted in disgust before leaving. I crossed my legs as Tanner intertwined our fingers. Playing and fiddling with mine.

A few minutes later and the here comes the bride music played. Echoing in the chapel. We turned and she isn't what I imagined. Blonde hair, strong jawline, hazel eyes... 'mom?..' she gave me a look. But not a snarl. More of a genuine smile. I sat in shock but soon I saw her reach the end.