The Bad Boy I Once Knew | G. D.

Chapter 12

I was constantly shaking my leg up and down, waiting for Grayson to show up to my bothers wedding ceremony. It was starting in a few minutes, and he hasn't shown up yet. I was actually getting a bit worried and frustrated. But I was lucky I wasn't actually in the wedding, cause I wouldn't be able to wait for him to come. It was until my phone buzzed in my hand, indicating I got a text from Grayson saying he's here. I let my mom right next to me know that I was leaving for a second, and I went to the front of the entrance. Once I noticed him, my mind had went completely blank on the wedding, and just focused on how good he looked. All I wanted to do right now was attack him and kiss him all over.

I quickly ran over towards him, and he pulled me in for a quick hug. My head against his chest, while I took in the smell of his cologne. A smile appeared on my face as I did. "Did it start yet?" Grayson asked me, slightly pulling away. I held on his hands, and replied, "No, it is in a minute." I then quickly pecked his lips, with us smiling to each other as we pulled away. I then took him over hand in hand to our seats near the front. "You look gorgeous by the way," Grayson whispered in my ear, and I looked at him smiling. I was wearing a strapless dress that was black, and from my waist down, it was white and ruffly.

The ceremony had soon started, and a few people started walking down the aisle, like Alex and Vanessa's friends. Soon enough, Vanessa had started walking down the aisle in her beautiful white dress. I saw the expression on Alex's face, and he looked so happy, but yet he looked pretty scared. I knew he felt some sort of fear during this, cause I've noticed him feel like that for many years as being siblings. But now looks like his worst one yet. Vanessa was finally standing right next to him, both smiling at each other. The priest had soon started talking, and I intertwined my fingers in Grayson's.

By the time the priest was almost done talking in the ceremony, I felt Grayson put his hand on my shoulder. He then whispered, "Come with me." I looked at him a bit confused, but I followed him out of the crowd. He brought me towards the back, where Vanessa had first started walking down the aisle. "Why are standing over here?" I asked him quietly.

"Hold on," he said, and looked towards the bride and groom. I looked out also. The priest was finishing off saying, "...Alex James Silva, do you promise to comfort Vanessa, take care of Vanessa in any sickness and health, to honor Vanessa, and especially love Vanessa?"

"I do," I heard Alex answer.

The priest smiled. "You may may now kiss the bride," he finished. Alex and Vanessa leaned in to kiss, and I started to clap along with everyone else. But as the priest had just finished, I felt Grayson turn me towards him, and we both stared into each other's eyes before he placed his lips on mine. It was a bit fast and un-expecting, but I instantly kissed back. His hands reached to my waist, while my hands snuck up around his neck. He kissed me so passionately, which brought those fireworks back. He soon pulled away a few seconds later, and he looked deeply into my eyes. "I love you," he said with tiny smile. A bunch of sparks sprung throughout my veins as he said that, and a smile instantly appeared on my face. He was the first to say 'I love you' after we had met in these 3 years.

I smiled even wider, knowing he really means his words. "I love you," I replied back, pressing my lips back onto his. I pulled away a second later saying, "So much more."

"I think it's the other way around," he chuckled. "But that kiss is practice for the future." I saw him smirk, and I just giggled. I now love knowing how much he wants to marry me so bad. But we both know that won't be coming any time soon. I then noticed people getting up and talking, since we're all heading to the hall after the ceremony. "Your coming to the after party right?" I asked, even though I know he probably is.

"Yup," he said with a smile. "Leggo!"

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Everyone had finally shown up to the after party, and I was sitting at a table with Grayson and my mom on both my sides. Vanessa's parents also sat at our table. As I was finishing up my food, my mom had asked me, "Did you write that speech I wanted you to do at the wedding?"