It's Always Been You

Coming to An End

The wedding ceremony went by smoothly, everything being beautiful. Now we were sitting at the reception, the night being nearly over.

"You're really heading back tomorrow morning?" Sage frowned.

I sighed, nodding. "I want to get back before classes start to prepare beforehand."

Sage rolled her eyes playfully. "You work too hard, Fi."

I grinned at her just as Wes walked over, taking a seat at the table beside me. He placed his hand over top of mine, smiling at me. "Your speech was amazing."

I scrunched up my nose. "It was the least I could do. You helped me a lot with your advice. I made some minor additions last minute."

Wes quirked an eyebrow, "You did?"

I nodded, pursing my lips. "I had a small heart to heart with Mirah. I guess the timing was perfect."

"That's good. You sure you want to head out so early tomorrow?"

"I'm telling you, you guys should stay. We can hang out." Stefan gave me a pointed look, trying to persuade me with his eyes.

"I don't think I can stay here much longer," I shook my head softly, looking down at my lap. "I think I could use some down time before classes start and the campus is filled up again."

"I'm fine with that," Wes grinned at me, sending me a suggestive look. In response, I rolled my eyes at him.

"Fine," Sage sighed dramatically. "Promise me we'll make plans for the spring break."

I smiled. "Of course we will, preferably just not here."

"Hey, I would like to be included," Stefan leaned forward. "Wes will be coming along too, right? I could use another bro while you two are busy shopping the hills."

I glanced at Wes, confusion dancing across my face. Obviously after we left we would go back to being friends, solely, without having to play pretend.

Wes looked past me at Stefan, nodding his head with a grin on his face. "Of course, man. I'd love to... if Fia will have me."

I let out a sharp breath, my heart skipping a beat. I didn't know if he was just saying so for show or if he was being serious about joining me again. "Can't go anywhere without my baby."

Wes squeezed my hand softly, a bright glint in his eyes.

Sage scrunched up her nose. "I better get a boyfriend before then, in that case. I can't deal with all this lovey shit."

I laughed, shaking my head at her. "We'll find you someone. I told you some of the groomsmen aren't too shabby."

Wes quirked an eyebrow, amusement flashing across his face. "What was that?"

I nudged him softly. "Shut up. You know you're the only one in the room I have my eye on."

"Is that so?" His tone was challenging, amused. He spoke as if there was nobody else here but us, his gaze pointed at me.

I narrowed my eyes, sucking in my bottom lip. "You know it, charming."

Wes smirked, chuckling softly. "Consider me flattered, love."

Sage made a gagging sound as she stood up. "I need another a drink," she pointed at Wes and I, her eyes narrowed. "And you two need a room." She shot me a cheeky grin as she walked off towards the bar.

Wes exhaled slowly, holding his hand out to me as he started to stand up. "Care to join me for a dance, beautiful?"

I bit down on my lip, my face flushing as I stood and took his hand, allowing him to guide me to the dance floor. A slow song started playing as others gathered on the floor to dance.