The Side Ways [mileven]

chapter 18 - the reception

Jane's point of view...

My first wedding. I never thought that my first wedding would mean so many things for me. My dad is marrying someone else, which, according to Nancy, means that Joyce is going to be like my mom now. That also means that Jonathan and Will are my new brothers. Wow.

Will and I were practically like siblings, anyways. Getting to officially meet him and spend time with him since I've got back has drawn us closer. We like to read and he teaches me how to draw sometimes. Once, he drew a picture of me. It was so good! He captured me perfectly.

The wedding was amazing. I was so happy to participate in it! I remember the day Will told the rest of the boys about the proposal. I didn't tell Will, but dad brought me with him to help pick out the ring.

I was the 'Flower Girl' as people call it. Joyce's maid of honor was Mike's mom. My dad's best man was Jonathan. Will was the ring bearer.

It was all so perfect. I can tell that they're going to be together forever! They have to. They have to!

All of this is happening rather quickly. I'm finally getting a family. A real one. My life is finally coming together, almost perfectly. I don't think I could ask for anything more. Well, maybe one thing, but that's all.

I haven't even really used my powers lately. Only a little here and there to maybe to get something off of a shelf I can't reach. I made Will's paper fly once when he was trying to draw to tease him. I hate to admit it, but Mike was right. It is fun to mess with Will.

I feel like I'm finally normal. I feel like I'm an actual person now. I didn't have anything major to worry about, and things overall seemed easier. I'm finally home and with people I love. I have two new brothers, and I bet soon, Joyce and dad are going to buy a house and have us all move in together. Including me. I can move out of the Wheelers's house finally and move in with my family.

I wouldn't be happy about leaving Mike, of course. Leaving Mike under any circumstance never makes me happy. In fact, I'll miss him a lot once our family is together.

There was a point where I had to leave the chapel and come back. I was crying and it didn't seem like I could stop. The whole thing made me so happy, I just couldn't contain my emotions anymore. Mike came and joined me shortly after I left. He came specifically to comfort me, which I know any of the boys or Nancy would have probably done, but it means more from Mike.

I think at this point, everyone knows that we like each other. For all I know, everyone always has.

Honestly, though, I think I'd do just about anything for Mike.

I stared at inside of my glass full of lemonade while my mind wandered in various places. I could feel my face ache from smiling so hard for so long, but I didn't care anymore.

I looked up and turned around, watching all of the people here right now. No matter how much I loved the wedding, I think I love this reception even more.

People were up and dancing to music. Some others talked amongst themselves. A few were sitting down like me, enjoying a drink or a snack.

I saw Lucas and Dustin with each other at a table, eating different snacks. They seemed to be talking about something that they didn't agree on. I just hope that doesn't end up bad.

My eyes kept tracing the room until they landed on my dad and Mike. They were talking, and they seemed pretty deep in conversation. I almost wanted to go and see what that was about, but then, from the corner of my eye, Will was approaching me.

"Hey, sis," he said, sitting down at the table I was at. "Hiya, brother," I said, reaching over and punching his arm lightly, making him laugh. "You know, even though you abuse me, I love you, and I'm happy you're my sister now," he said.