Blindsided

27

Riley

"Riley she's doing it againnnn" Giselle called, all I was trying to do was getting Olivia's shoes on and now Emily is on another path of destruction
"Alright, could you watch Liv" I asked her and she happily nodded before we made the exchange
I walked into the room Emily was getting ready to see her with her head in her hands
"Riley I can't do it" She said with her flushed cheeks
"Emily look at me" I said making her look up

"You love Hunter,  he's the best thing that has ever happened to you. You would be an idiot to not do this" I laughed
"But Riley, I'm not ready. What if something happens and he doesn-" She started
"Doesn't what Emily? That boy is head over hills for you. He'd give you his last breath if he had to" I said making her sigh with a nod

"I can't wait for the day that I'm saying this crap to you" She said making my roll my eyes

Soon after that we were already to go, everything was in place.
We had just sent Olivia down the isle getting her to throw her pink rose petals down as she walked. The plan was that she was meant to meet Piper at the other side on the seats but of course she saw James and had other plans
"Ready girls?" I asked and they all nodded before one by one they walked down the isles

Now the tradition would be that Dad would walk Emily down the isle but the one non-traditional thing Emily has asked for is that I walk with her down the isle
Part of me is glad because at least then I know she won't run
"Ready Em?" I asked as I saw all the girls finishing their descent 

The looks on Emily's face was pretty easy to read, she was still a little unsure
"Look, come here" I called to her making her look down the isle where Hunter stood with James talking, from the looks of it. He was just as worried as Em was
"That is all yours" I smiled and she looked at me smiling before wrapping an arm around me pulling me into a hug 
"I'm ready" She said into the hug making me smile as we pulled away

We linked arms together before smiling one more time
As soon as we walked out of the double doors all eyes were on us, or on Emily like they should be
Our closest friends and family filled the audience and it was exactly what Emily had pictured all of our years growing up

This was the wedding of her dreams, she did it exactly how she wanted to

I glanced over at Hunter who smiled in my direction to which I returned the smile before looking at James and Olivia, Olivia was giggling cuddled up to James' shoulder while he grinned ear to ear
The pair of them are honestly too cute for their own good at this point

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"Now Ladies and Gentlemen, if you will rise and join me in welcoming the Bride and Groom! Mr and Mrs Adams!" The DJ called making us all cheer as we watched both Emily and Hunter walk into the room before taking their seat next to James and I
It's was crazy to think that Emily and I no longer shared a last night

It wasn't long until the night went on. So far we've seen the first date and the cutting of the cake and now comes the time when both James and I are meant to give a speech
James was up first

"Alright, well I mean for starters! Nobody prewarned me of this speech stuff until maybe a week ago?" James said into the microphone making everyone laugh
"So let's see how this goes. Hunter my man" He said earning Hunter's full attention
"You are the last out of the bros I thought would get married first, for real i thought you and I would be flying Solo until later on" He said making Emily roll her eyes

"I've seen how you are around Emily and I don't think you could have made a better choice. She keeps you grounded, under control and best of us. You make her easier to put up with" He said making mine and Em's side of the family laugh knowing exactly what he meant

"Emily Emily Emily" James said making Emily raise her brows at him
"You and I clash a lot, that's not the firs time we've heard it and it won't be the last however, over the years. You've been there for me when I've needed someone the most. You aren't all that bad when you really get to the knitty gritty side of you" He said making me smile

"From being the bossiest dance captain I've ever known to watching you become the woman you are today, I think you've smashed it and I mean you've got Hunter by your side. Your life is about to be a hell of a ride" James laughed making everyone join him 

"So here is to Hunter and Emily" he yelled raising his glass 

That was quite the speech I'll give him that, for one he wrote not even a week ago
It was now my turn as I stood up Emily smiled in my direction at the point I needed it. I've never been a big public speaker 

"As everyone here knows, Emily and I are the only kids of our parents. That means that Emily and I grew up so close that sometimes, Emily was a little bit too much" I said making everyone laugh
"But I couldn't have asked for a better best friend to grow up with" I said smiling at her
"Em, you taught me right from wrong, you taught me how not to do a lot of things. You taught me the real lesson's life had to offer me" I started making Emily almost tear up

"I dare not even think about where I would be without you, You've accomplished so much in your years and I cannot wait to see what else you have up your sleeves, you're going to unbeatable" I smiled making her place her hand on her heart as I wiped away a little tear that fell down my cheek

"Woo okay" I said breathing out making everyone laugh
"Hunter" I said making Hunter chuckle nodding at me
"We both my sister is the hardest person to please" I said making the crowd laugh
"I can give you one advice and this advice is one you should always follow" I said making him nod

"Every single day, do not forget to remind Emily of these three very important words" I said making him smile but little does he know this isn't going where he thinks it is
"You. Are. Right" I said making everyone instantly burst out laughing

"Remind her that and this wedding will last a lifetime" I said smiling
"I couldn't have asked for a better match for my Sister, you truly bring out the best and worst in her Hunter. Welcome to the family" I smiled making him grin ear to ear
"To Emily and Hunter" I smiled raising my glass for the final time while everyone joined us 

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"Come onnn" James whined taking my hand and guiding me to the dance floor, the moment he did he started spinning us around a countless amount of times sending us both onto fits of giggles
"She did it" James smiled as he pulled me in close
I looked around the room smiling as my eyes landed on Hunter and Emily slow dancing pretty close to us
"Yeah she did" I said before looking back at James

"What are you thinking" He asked and I chuckled smiling up at him shaking my head
"Nothing, it's silly" I said but he shook our intertwined hands
"Ri, it's me.. Silly isn't in our vocabulary" He said making me playfully roll my eyes

"I don't, seeing this like everything she did it got me thinking" I said making him look at me curiously
"Thinking?" He asked and I nodded
"I think I might want that silly bit of paper after all" I chuckled making James smile
"Well hey, let's take it one step at a time" He winked making me laugh as he dipped me real low pressing his lips against me as he brought us back up

"One step at a time" I smiled looking at him again
"One step at a time" He repeated before smirking

"What?" I asked and he smiled pressing his lips against mine again
"Will you officially be my girlfriend again?" He asked making me smile even more
"Really?" I asked and he nodded smiling ear to ear

"I'd love to" I said pressing my lips against his again as my arms snaked around his neck