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Jude and Speed are happy, in love, and have plans to spend the rest of their lives together. But when Speed's family's business is on the verge of bankruptcy, he has to sacrifice his love for Jude. Two years later they meet again, only for Speed to find the love of his life engaged to another man. AU, very.
Vincent Spiederman was late. But then again, he was always late. He was driving his car as fast as humanly possible to pick up his girlfriend.
"Jude! Red! Get out here. We're late!!" he yelled, panicked, thought still taking the time to check himself out through the car window. He had to make sure his dark blonde shaggy hair looked perfect. And of course, it did.
When he looked up, he saw her. He was in a hurry, but he couldn't help stopping to look at her. She was wearing a simple pale green dress with a cowl neck. Her red hair, slightly curly, coordinated perfectly with it. "Wow Dude. You look beautiful."
"No time for compliments, Speedy Boy. We're late," she said sarcastically while giving him a kiss.
At the altar, Jamie Spiederman was watching his soon-to-be wife walk down aisle. He was interrupted by his younger brother running up behind him.
"Sorry I'm late dude."
"Thanks for being in time for my wedding. I really appreciate it."
Speed just patted him on the back.
"Relax dude. It's your big day."
Speed walked into the reception with Jude, Kyle, Wally, and Mason when someone came up to them.
"Hi Speed. You'll be sitting up front with your parents. Your friends will be at table 13."
"No, they're my friends. They have to sit in front."
"I'm sorry Speed, but the front is full."
"And I'm sorry-"
"Speed," Jude interrupted. "It's fine. You go sit with your parents."
"They did this on purpose. I know they did."
On the dance floor for the first dance of the evening, Speed was dancing with Karma, the daughter of an important congressman while Brandon Spiederman was making small talk with very important looking people.
"My foundation is doing a charity show for street children on the 12th. Your band should perform."
"We'll be in BC by then. Discussing for our internship in California."
"You're really going through with that?"
"Yeah, what's wrong with it?"
"Nothing, I think it's wonderful," she said, but not without including a wink. Speed couldn't help but roll his eyes when she wasn't looking.
"Yeah. Wonderful," said Speed sarcastically.
"The rumors going around are that Serta is going to be taking over."
"Won't that be a threat to your business?"
"I have connects with higher ranks, like Congressmen Benitez," said Brandon Spiederman very surely.
"Congressmen Benitez will surely help you, especially if your children get married. Karma seems to have taken a liking to Vincent." Brandon smiled at this.
"She has, hasn't she?"
"And I just want to say, oh what the heck? Welcome to the family Katerina!" Jennifer Spiederman said very enthusiastically. Being the emotional mother-in-law she now was, she hugged the poor bride and kept kissing her on the cheek. "You make my baby boy so happy!"
"Heh, thank you Mrs. Spiederman," she said once she finally let her go. Looking at the woman made her emotional. "Aw, you're going to make me cry soon." But before she could get the chance, everyone in the dining hall tapped his or her forks to the glasses. Kat and Jamie smiled at each other.
As the newly married couple kissed, everyone clapped, including Brandon Spiederman. He looked around for his youngest son, and grew very angry when he saw that he and his friends were missing.
"Where is your son Jennifer?" Everyone was surprised when a wall opened to reveal Speed and the rest of his band.
"Sick of the line that's fading me
I never know what to believe," sang Speed.
"In a world that's crushing me
You're the only one I see," sang Jude.
"I don't change my mind for anybody.
I won't waste my time on just anybody.
I won't share my life...
With anyone but you
It's such a long way...
With anyone but you
I couldn't follow...
With anyone but you
Never anyone but you," they both sang.
Eventually everyone was either clapping or on the dance floor, except for Brandon and Jennifer Spiederman.
Speed picked up a glass.
"That was for my big bro, Jamie, and his new wife Kat! I wish them the best of luck together!" Everyone clapped at this. "Kat, you better take care of my brother. I know where you live." A few people in the audience laughed at this.
"I'll try," she said from the other side of the room.
"Now I propose a toast. To Jamie and Kat, and their future together." He raised the glass, with Jude by his side. "To Jamie and Kat!" Everyone repeated this.
"Now let's get this party started!" Speed yelled as he ran back to the band, who was playing It Could Be You. Vincent Spiederman was a born performer and entertainer. If only his parents felt that way.
"Red, after all this time, you're still insecure of Karma?" he asked while they were walking home from the reception.
"Can you blame me? Her father is a congressmen, she comes from a wealthy family," she stopped walking. "And your family thinks she's perfect for you."
"Perfect? Psh, doubt it." He stopped walking. "Excuse me Miss 'Jude 'I'm-so-unbelievingly-amazing-and-gorgeous Harrison,' but you are the one that Vincent Spiederman wants. Karma may have a position in society, but you are theee only one with a position in my heart."
"Yeah, I know."
"You don't seem convinced. It looks like you need some convincing." Speed looked up and saw a bench nearby, and jumped up on it. "Excuse me, excuse me! Hey, show some manners people! I have an announcement to make!!"
"Speed, what are you doing?"
"Everyone, stop what you're doing and listen to me. It'll only take a minute. I, Vincent Spiederman, and yes, Vincent is my first name, am here today to swear to love no one else, except Miss Jude Harrison. Jude Harrison, you are the only one I will ever love." People across the street were watching the young boy and laughing, including Kyle, Wally, and Mason. They were catcalling at him.
"Take your top off!" he heard Wally say.
"Dude's got it so bad," Kyle told Mason, laughing.
"Jude Harrison, do you believe me?"
"Yes Speed, I believe you. Now get down, this is embarrassing!!"
"Only you Jude Harrison. Only you!!" He headed down, but decided that he wasn't done yet. He decided to sing the last part for dramatic effect. "I will always love youuuuu!!"
"Speed!" He finally came down.
"And thank you for watching!" He pulled Jude into his arms and dipped her dramatically, and of course kissed her while in the dip. She couldn't help but laugh.
"You are absolutely crazy."
"Only for you." With that, he kissed her. Things were perfect.