From Mine to Ours

29: We're Done.

A/N: Um, I had this chapter pre-written and everything and somehow completely forgot yesterday was, in fact, Tuesday...
I AM SO SORRY, BUT HERE'S THIS WEEK'S CHAPTER!

I don't even have the words, man... This is such a me thing to do-

[ Thank you so so so much for 10k+ reads... I am at a loss for words! I actually teared up not even gonna lie- I love you all and I'll upload on time next week!]

Anyways, enjoy! <3

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Dress rehearsal.

It's finally the day before the big festival. I can't remember the last time I've seen this many people hectically running about like headless chickens on a stage like this. That includes myself seeing as I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing...

Thankfully, Sebastian is here since Alexis is also here today. She's seen the pictures of them outside my apartment and already bombarded me with questions I couldn't quite answer. To be completely honest, it completely slipped my mind that she would obviously be curious about my relationship with them now.

Especially after the whole Paris ordeal and our "bonding moment" in the clothing stores changing cabin...

He'll mainly be sitting in one of the many chairs by the side of the stage today, not wanting to stand in the way of the many people putting their heart and soul into this runway behind the stage. However, even just watching him in between the curtains from afar is soothing enough for me.

Well that, and his encouraging words buzzing through my phone in my pocket.

Everytime I feel my phone vibrate, especially when I'm speaking to a member of staff, it's like he's physically right there behind me the whole time. It brings a smile to my face every single time.

On another topic though, it's pretty nerve wracking having to practice out in public. I mean, sure, the area is somewhat restricted for today, but from afar curious onlookers are still trying to sneak a peak. Not to mention the sneaky buzzing drones flying over us to get an even better view, which are quickly brought down by security, thankfully.

My eyes close as I try to focus on literally anything else. Like the dinner made by Julian we'll be going home to. Or the teasing advances from an impatient Asher. Even the blunt remarks coming from a tired, yet doting, Sebastian whenever he "pushes" the teasing man off.

Okay, that's not helping.

My hands cup my red cheeks as I start pacing around. My feet come to a halt at the sight of a beautifully dressed Lucy. Her event-opening gown is absolutely stunning and yet appears so simple. It's very fitting for the spring theme we've got going on. It's made of sheer fabric other than the places around her private areas. It's covered with all kinds of floral designs and it pools out like a waterfall by her feet.

"Woah..." she does a slow spin for me, being extra careful not to trip over either her own feet or the fabric.

She lets out one of her sweet giggles before beaming at me, "it's so pretty!" Her whisper-yells and bouncing feet as she grabs ahold of my hands bring a jolt of joy to my heart, which is a stark difference from the nervous wreck I was quickly becoming. "Mind taking a picture for Jazzy?"

"Of course not," I pull my phone out and our mini-photo shoot begins. She better post some of these, or I'll do it for her-

"Okay, I don't want anything less than smooth people, alright?" Fiona warns through the microphone. Her usual calm and approachable demeanor is out the window as she sweeps her gaze over all of us, probably ensuring that we all look good. How could we not with all of these gorgeous clothing? "In your places, everyone!" Her and Riley walk out to the front of the stage to watch beside Sebastian.