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The room buzzes with excited chatter and children run between the tables in a good natured game of tag. Then the bride and groom enter, applause spreads across the room. There is the scraping of chairs as folks get up for a standing ovation and the happy couple makes their way to the head table, smiling and holding hands. They sit in front of a bouquet of baby pink roses and the groom leans in for a kiss. There are cheers and someone whoops. After a few moments the toastmaster rises from his chair and everyone else sits down. The sound of his teaspoon rapping on the side of his wineglass signals everyone to silence, except the children who are shushed by their parents.

The toastmaster, fp, starts his speech. Fang's father is getting married to Imelda, a 42 year old woman I've only briefly met before. It's a second wedding for the both of them. Benjamin Fogarty, just like Fp, has been a Serpent for as long as he can remember, which is why the whole gang is invited. Together with Fangs, Sweet pea, Jughead, Betty, Toni, Cheryl and Kevin who was brought by Fangs, we sit at the table that you could call somewhat of a kids table.

"To my oldest friend Ben and the woman who is crazy enough to marry him" just like fp, everyone raises their glasses, accompanied by a 'cheers'.

"My dad wanted a simple wedding, just a view friends and family but Imelda wanted this whole winter theme" Fangs leans on the table so that we all could hear him.

I have to admit it is quite fancy for a second wedding but still the room is decorated beautifully. Every table and chair dressed in white fabric and blue decorations in form of ice crystals and snowflakes are not only laid upon the tables but also hang from the ceiling.

I decided to wear a simple dress.

The buffet is opened and we all get some food

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The buffet is opened and we all get some food.
"Jug" i give him a little nudge while he takes a piece of meat out of the tray, almost dropping. I start giggling but he must be surprised that I even started talking to him.

Although it is already a couple days later since he lost his duell with Bret on purpose.
"I just wanted to say thank you, for turning down the deal. That was very noble of you" I place a mild, apologetic smile on my lips. I was pretty cold towards him.

"No, I shouldn't have even suggested it in the first place. I'm sorry I was so thoughtless. I just hope we are alright because I need my best friend" his goofy grin spreads.

"Could you take one or go?" an angry voice sounds from behind us so I quickly grab two steaks with a fork and smash them on jugs plate.
"No hard feelings. We're good" I whisper and pass him to get back to the table while he wants to get some more food.

"I've wanted to ask for some time now" the boy with the beanie sits down next to me "Is there something between you and Bret? Becau-"
"No. I don't know. He is nice but I don't think he is the right one. A wise old man once told me that you need the bad days to appreciate the good ones. I guess I just had to try something else to know what is actually good for me."

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