The Man Behind the Makeup

Chapter 22: After-Party Dances

Day of the Wedding (six months later)

After Alex and I slipped on our pumps, we helped Mags into her dress. Everything was so crazy and chaotic. People were rushing around, making sure everything was in place and guests were arriving, taking their seats. Mags already had her hair and makeup done, we just had to have her put on her dress, shoes, and mesh veil.

"I'm getting married." She started shaking as she stepped into her dress. I pulled it up and she adjusted her boobs before I zipped it up.

"Yes you are! Calm down, everything will be fine." Alex started helping Mags with her breathing while I decided not to wear this jacket because it really didn't suit me and it was kinda warm.

Mags stepped into her shoes and I placed her veil on her head. Grabbing my camera, I had her pose and took a few pictures of her. This was going to be a hectic day for everybody. Peeking out the window, I saw that Dustin, Oli, and Andy were already walking down the aisle to wait at the alter. Oh fuck, it's show time.

"It's showtime. Let's get you downstairs." Alex and I tightly held hands with Mags as she cautiously and slowly walked down the stairs in her heels. When she made it to the bottom, Alex started making her way down the aisle. Since Mags didn't have any family, I did the honors of walking her down the aisle. "You ready to become my sister?" She giggled and nodded.

"As ready as I'll ever be." When the beginning piano riffs of 'Here Comes the Bride' started playing, everybody stood up and the two of us locked arms as we started walking down the aisle. Dustin smiled and I could see that a tear made its way down his face. Oh, he's got a heart. I glanced to see that Andy was staring at me and I smiled, stopping where I do the hand off. The priest smiled and it was hard for me to be comfortable here.

"Who here hands off this young lady to be married?" (It kinds goes like that, just roll with me) The priest spoke and Mags and I smiled at each other.

"I do." We hugged and I went to take my place next to Alex. Our dresses were nothing alike, but fuck normality and tradition. I mean, majority of the people here were not normal. Kellin and Ronnie were here because Copeland and Willow were the flower girls. The guys from Motionless In White were here because they were good friends with Dustin, which shocked me. The rest of Falling In Reverse, Black Veil Brides, Sleeping With Sirens, Bring Me the Horizon, and their girlfriends were all here because everybody was family, even though they weren't technically. Everybody here cared for one another like family and that's all that mattered.

***

"Dustin, do you take Maggie, to have and to hold through sickness and health, until death do you part?" He smiled and they were holding hands.

"I do." A wave of happiness went throughout my body.

"Maggie, do you take Dustin, to have and to hold through sickness and health, until death do you part?" A tear ran down her face as she smiled.

"I do." I internally chuckled as I saw Dustin wipe under his eye.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now, kiss your bride." Everybody clapped and cheered as they smashed their lips together. To be honest, when they were saying their vows to each other, I almost cried. Not many people here know my secret, so they would've definitely been freaked out by me. Especially the priest, considering I think he was already pretty skeptical of me. When they pulled away, the danced down the aisle and got into the limo so we could go to the after party.

When we arrived at the fancy building, I pulled Dustin and Mags aside so I could get pictures of them together and separately. I laughed as they flipped off the camera and I took the picture. Smiling, we all walked back into the building. I will have to get these all printed and sent out as quickly as possible. Everybody ate and drank, then people started doing speeches. I wasn't going to do one, but Mags nudged my shoulder a little after Andy had sat down. I nervously stood up and held the microphone. Everybody was looking at me and I weakly smiled.

"Hi everybody, I'm Anna." Just for laughs, everybody said 'hi anna' like they do at support group meetings. Giggling, I cleared my throat. "To be honest, the first day I met Mags, I did something I have never done to anybody in my life. I judged her by how she looked. She dressed in short skirts and low-cut crop tops, was the head cheerleader for the college varsity cheer team, and caked her face in makeup." She nodded and giggled, grabbing my hand. "That was a very big mistake because within a week of knowing her, I think I loved her more than Dustin did. Within that week I knew that she would be the one to steal my extremely simple minded brother's heart." He scoffed and Mags kissed his cheek. "Mags, I am very happy to call you my sister. Welcome to this crazy family." I smiled and she clinked her glass with me and we took a drink of our wine.

"Damn, you made me cry." She dabbed under her eye with her napkin and I laughed as I pulled her into my arms. "Thank you for welcoming me so easily." She pulled away and I smiled.

"Any time."

After the cutting of the cake, everyone was dancing and just enjoying the night. I had taken tons of pictures and still was, but decided to take a break and dance with my crazy boyfriend. I laughed as Andy was failing at doing some weird hip moves and swinging my arms with his. He pulled me into him and pressed his lips to mine.

"You are so gorgeous." I blushed and locked eyes with him.

"Thank you." I felt a slight tug at the bottom of my dress and saw that Willow and Copeland were smiling up at me. I quickly took a picture of the two and grabbed their little hands, twirling them around as they giggled. "What's up, girls?"

"Auntie, we want woo to dance with us!" Willow clapped and I laughed, looking at Andy. He nodded and I let the little girls pull me away and start to dance a little. Their dresses flowed out when they twirled around. Ronnie and Kellin walked up, deciding to steal them for a little daddy-daughter time. I felt a tap on my shoulder and I turned to see that Dustin had his hand held out to me.

"May I have this next dance?" I giggled and took his hand. A slower song started and I laughed as he twirled me around and pulled me back to him, spinning us around. For a football player, he really knew how to dance.

"You better be good to her, Dusty. She's now my sister and I know where you live." He laughed and rolled his eyes.

"Of course. She's my queen and I will treat her like royalty." I smiled and the song ended. Andy walked over with Mags and smiled at us. "Wanna trade?" He laughed and Mags and I switched places. I gotta say, after-party dances are actually the best bonding time for everybody.

"Check out Oli and Alex." He nodded his head to the left and I looked to see the two dancing and laughing with each other. It's about time the two got together. They were so cute.

***

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. At around midnight, everybody had finally gone home and Dustin and Mags were staying at some fancy hotel to do things I'd rather not think about. Alex decided to stay with Oli for the night and I just gave her a look of 'oh hot damn', which earned me a punch on the arm. I had decided just to go back to the house and start to wind down with Andy.

"Can you unzip me?" I held up my hair as I stepped out of my shoes, kicking them towards my closet door. Andy walked up and started kissing down my neck as he slowly unzipped my dress, running his hand down my side. The contact of his hands sent chills down my spine and he pushed the straps off my shoulders, letting the dress pool around my feet on the floor. "A-Andy."

"I won't do anything. I promise to wait until you are ready." He backed off and I smiled at him. Reasons why I love this man. I walked into my closet and shut the door, turned on the light and quickly grabbed a tank top and some Batman leggings. He should have a great time with these ones. I opened the door and leaned against the frame, trying to look sexy without looking like a constipated troll.

"Oh Andy?" He looked over from the tv and gasped, eyes widening and I laughed as I walked over to him and climbed into the bed with him. He wrapped his arms around me and squeezed the air out of my lungs. "Can't...breathe."

"Sorry babe, but I just love you so much more now that I see you have those." I laughed and he kissed the top of my head before shutting off the television and pulling me into his chest, nuzzling his head into the crook of my neck. "Goodnight, Anna."

"Goodnight Andy."

Authors Note: So ridiculous time lapses are what I do when I need to start new ideas and build off of them.