Epilogue

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Amanda's POV

Today was the day. Today was the day. My nerves were bundled up and I was scared as hell. But today was the day.

"Amanda breathe. You'll do fine. It's not like you're going to the moon or something." Claire reassured me.

"What if I trip? Or my dress rips or I forgot the flowers or-" I gasp. "What if he isn't there? Oh God." I started to panic even more.

"Hey Amanda. Chillax. Just breathe. Aiden will not let you trip, your dress is impeccable, I have the flowers, and Dustin sure as hell better be up there because this took a lot of money and he wouldn't waste all of that to leave you stranded at the alter." I punched her on the shoulder. "Ow! Fine, and he loves you too." I huffed in appreciation but continued to bounce nervously around.

"You're positive?"

"Yes. Have I told you that you look amazing in white? I love that dress. I'm going to steal it when I get married." She trailed her fingers around the delicate satin and lace.

"Thanks. You look amazing too. You can really pull off green." I admired her.

"Thanks. Now let's get this show on the road. Where's Aiden?"  Claire searched the crowd before grabbing the back of somebody's tux. "Aiden get ready." She pushed Aiden towards me then rushed over to her position at the alter. My bridesmaid of honor.

"Ready Amanda?" Aiden whispered to me as our cue played. He was the one walking me down the aisle in place of my absentee father.

"No."

He chuckled. "Too late." He took a step forward and tried to drag me along. 

"Aiden, I seriously can't." I panicked.

Aiden turned and looked at me. "Amanda. You can do this. You've suffered through a lot more than walking five feet. Dustin loves you and you better not stand him up. You're the bravest girl I know, so stop being a wuss and let's go."

Well that was a motivational speech.

But he was right. So I ducked in a deep breath and walked along side him. "Don't let me trip, please."

"Wouldn't dream of it."

We walked down the carpet and I gasped when I saw Dustin. Standing in a black tux with a white dress shirt and an adorable nervous expression on his face, I started getting even more anxious. He was just so... wow. And I was just so... ugh.

"Amanda. You'll be fine. You look amazing." Aiden grabbed my arm tighter, preventing me from making a run for it.

We finally made it to the alter in one piece. I kissed his cheek and he handed me over to Dustin. Dustin helped me up the couple of steps before grabbing both my hands and looking at me. "You look beautiful." He whispered and I blushed. "And you're all mine tonight."

I blushed harder and was about to tell him off but the priest started talking. I couldn't even concentrate on what he was saying, to nervous to listen.

"If anyone wishes this marriage not go forth, please speak now or forever hold your peace." The priest waited a few seconds. "Very well, then i-"

"I object!"

Dread filled me and I turned to look at who said those two horrible words, as did all the other 60 or so people. I heard Dustin curse under his breath before chuckling.

"Brody?" I ask confused.

"Dustin," he chose to ignore me. "Dustin we have something special man! I thought we were forever! Dusty man, come back to me! I want you and I know you want me! Just come out of the closet for me baby! Please I beg of you. I is the East and you, Dustin, you are the sun! Man I love you please." Brody said in all serious before his date dragged him back into his seat. "Sorry babe, it's true." Brody smiled at her and pecked her on the cheek. She rolled her eyes at him and leaned her head on his shoulder.

The audience started laughing. Dustin laughed and shook his head and I laughed along with him. "Brody you weirdo. Let me get through my own wedding before you plead your love to me. I told you we would do that after the wedding." Dustin yelled in a hushed voice.

The priest looked at the two of them. "You have a strange family, ma'am." He told me.

"I know. Can I be married already?" I asked and he smiled.

"By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband  and wife. Sir, you may now kiss the bride... or that man over there. Your choice." He gestured to Brody and smiled.

Dustin smiled and grabbed my fave with both hands. "I'll be right back." He whispered with a devious grin on his face.

"Don't be too long." I whispered back, knowing exactly what he was going to do.

He smiled back and walked off the alter, heading to Brody. "Come here Brody." He grabbed Brody and kissed him smack on the mouth. The crowd gasped and I laughed, clapping for the "happy couple".

"Gah! Bro i was just kidding! Dusty you have a wife now. This is cheating!" Brody gasped and wriggled out of his grasp.

Dustin headed back to me and grabbed my face. "Where were we?" He leaned his forehead against mine.

"Um. You were going to the bathroom to wash your face because if I kiss you now, it'll be like kissing Brody. No offense Brody." I said sympathetic.

"OH non taken girlfriend." Brody snapped, in full drama queen mode.

"Brody it's not-" warm lips met mine, cutting me off. The audience clapped as we sealed our love with a kiss. We broke apart and  turned to the crowd. As we looked out at all of our friends proud and smiling faces, I knew there was no one else I would rather spend eternity with. And I knew he felt the same way.

We walked down the aisle together, starting our new life as one.

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