Oneshots

The interrupted wedding (talenny)

Talon's point of view:

Here I was, at my best friend's wedding, watching him getting married to the girl I loved. This wedding wasn't right. They were drunk and accidentally got engaged in the process. It was quite stupid, really, because they didn't cancel it just for the sake of the family.

They agreed that they would go through with the wedding and divorce within a few months. When I first found out, I didn't react. I went completely numb until I came home that night. Then I became aware of the one emotion that shot through me like a wave of electricity and took control of my thoughts. Anger.

I wasn't angry at them, I was angry at myself. Angry for not telling Penny my feelings for her all those times I had the chance. I screamed and punched a wall until my knuckles were bleeding. From then, I avoided Penny. I ignored her calls, I left her texts unresponded, and I hid from her in public.

I thought it would be easier to just cut her off completely, and end everything between us. Boy, was I wrong.

I really, really didn't want to be here, but he wanted me as his best man and he didn't want to face this alone. The music started playing, announcing the presence of the bride.

Everyone stood up, and my eyes fell on the girl on the other side of the room. I felt like I was going to be sick with the guilty knot in my stomach. Only in that moment did I truly realise exactly what I was going to lose, and it scared me.

Penny was at the other end of the aisle, and she was terrifyingly beautiful. She started walking with a forced smile on her face, and shot me a look of regret.

The priest came forth with a bored expression, and began to recite his lines. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in celebration of this man and this woman joining together in holy martrimony. Before we begin, if anyone here objects to these two getting married, speak now or forever hold your piece."

A dead silence filled the room as I inhaled the breath that would set my future right, and stepped forward. "I object." I said loud and clear, and turned to face the surprised bride.

The audience started making protests and muttering in concern. The priest beckoned everyone to take their seats and listen. "Penny... Please hear me out. I know I might seem like an ass, interrupting your wedding and all, but I can't stand thinking about you getting married to my best friend.

I wouldn't be able to live with myself, knowing that the girl I loved would be in the arms of the wrong man.

I'm going to tell you what I should've told you a long time ago. I love you, Penny." I said and looked straight into her steel blue eyes. I half expected her to slap me, but instead she jumped into my arms.

"Thank you! Thank you so much! I love you too." She cried onto my shoulder. I folded my arms around her and held her tight.

I looked at the recently rejected groom, and he chuckled at my reaction. "I'm okay with this, seriously." He said with a congratulating nod.

She cupped my face in her hands, and pulled me closer until our lips met. The audience burst into applause. When we parted, she kicked off her shoes, gathered up her dress and turned to face me.

"Let's get out of here." She giggled and grabbed my hand. We ran down the aisle and out of the church. Together.