He Never Does || n.h

Chapter 17: Damaged

Chapter 17:

So much happiness.

That's all that surrounds me these days...just happiness. And I'm the dark storm cloud surrounded by rays of sunshine.

Today will be the second wedding I've been to in a week. Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled for my friends. And it's not like I'm single either, I have Ben. I just want the certainty they all have. Rebecca and Navy know that they want forever with each other. Zayn and Perrie know as well. I couldn't be more excited, I guess it's just jealousy that has me frowning right now.

Everyone is sitting down in white wooden chairs with lilac bows on the back. The wedding is outdoors on the grass field behind a beautiful country club where the reception will be held. I'm in the third row behind Perrie's family with Ben by my side. Zayn stands at the alter fidgeting with his bow tie and I must say he looks dashing dressed in a light brown tuxedo.

Behind him stand his groomsmen. His best man is Perrie's brother Jonnie and the other groomsmen consist of Harry, Liam, Louis, and Niall. They all look amazing in tan tuxedos slightly lighter than Zayn's with lilac ties and white dress shirts. The bridesmaids are Jesy, Leigh-Anne, and Jade from Perrie's band Little Mix as well as Zayn's sisters Waliyha and maid of honor Doniya. Safaa is the flower girl as she is still quite young. They all look stunning though in lilac dresses.

The music begins to play signaling the brides arrival and we all rise. Perrie walks down the aisle with her father and tears already stain her rosy cheeks. Her dress is amazing. It looks like a princesses gown which is very fitting for her. Her veil is so long it trails behind her on the floor. Zayn even tears up at the very sight of her.

"That's going to be you one day baby." Ben whispers into my ear. Things have been calm the past few days between us. I lean back into him and smile as his arms wrap around me.

The pair exchange vows and wedding bands as the crowd watches on with joy. I smile the entire time.

Before I know it, I'm following the ushers into the grand reception hall. The ceiling is almost completely glass and the walls have large windows. It's breathtaking.

"Rosie." I hear someone call from behind me as I search for my seat.

I turn around and search for the source of the sound when I see a striking blonde and an even more striking white gown.

"Perrie." I reply as a smile spreads across my face. I haven't seen her, well at least spoken to her, since the night I left for New York. That feels like an eternity ago. I did actually see her the night Harry and Ashland had their anniversary dinner but I was too caught up in Ben to talk to them.

I run up to her and wrap my arms around her. The light pink of my dress bunches up against hers as I squeeze her tiny frame. She smells the same. I never realized how much I missed her until this moment.

"You look so beautiful." I say as my eyes sting with a warning for oncoming tears. I blink them away.

"Thank you that's so sweet. And thank you for coming Rosie. I've missed you so so much." She says as I release her.

"Pez!" Eleanor screams as she runs over with Dani on her heels. The girls collectively hug and I stand awkwardly off to the side until Perrie pulls me towards them.

"I'm so happy for you Perrie. God I'm jealous of you're dress!" Dani gushes.

"Oh Rosie hey!" Eleanor notices me.

"Hi girls. Hey can I please say something really quickly now that you're all together?" I beg as a thought pops into my head.

"Of course." Perrie looks concerned as she says this.