With a dejected sigh, he adjusted the vibrant pink bowtie that was secured around his collar. An elegant, yet simple invitation was carelessly sitting atop of the dresser that held the mirror he was looking into. His hair was parted, slicked back to express the seriousness of the occasion.
It wasn't as if he absolutely had to do this. Actually, he preferred something more relaxed…more comfortable. The second he gets the chance; the bow tie will be thrown in the closest trash bin. Though the time it took for him to properly dress himself gave him time to reflect on the reasons behind this day would be heartbreaking in two different ways.
That reality show ruined a lot of things in the teens' lives; hearts were broken and friendships were disbanded. Even their reputations were altered in some kind of way. Geoff happened to be one of the lucky ones after he finished his last survival season; though, his luck went in sync with the others after he watched the footage of Bridgette's betrayal. She was due back to see him once she was eliminated, and that's where things took a turn for a worse.
"National television, Bridge," Geoff quietly told the blonde standing in front of him meekly, "you embarrassed me on national television!"
"I'm sorry!" Bridgette cried, "You weren't there a-and…and I missed you—"
"That's how you show that you miss me?!" Geoff asked incredulously; his hat was thrown across the room in frustration. "You have a funny way of showing you miss me, brah."
Bridgette inhaled sharply; tears stinging in her eyes.
"I…"
With a shake of his head, Geoff tore his eyes away from the girl who betrayed him.
"Just go."
His words hung in the air like a dark cloud; however, Geoff did his best to ignore it as he plopped onto his couch and picked up the remote on the table. He perched his feet on top of the table and clicked through the channels.
Bridgette was rooted in her spot. Her cheeks were wetting from the tears that were streaming down her face.
"I love you, Geoff," she whispered. It felt like forever before she actually left the home of the love of her life.
The moment the door clicked and indicated that Bridgette finally left, Geoff turned the television off and put his face in his hands.
Geoff assumed that Bridgette would show up the next day and run right into his arms. Not that he was ready to forgive her, but the fact that she would was what made sense in his mind. It was the next day and there were no knocks on his door; aside from the pizza man showing up.
The day after that, Geoff went out to surf at the beach. He couldn't help but look around for the blonde around the sandy area. He saw most of the regulars surfing in the water, kids hanging around the ice cream stand, and dog owners tossing balls and Frisbees to their pets. Unfortunately, there was no sign of Bridgette.
It pained for him to say that he missed her. He regretted not talking things over; but he was so…so hurt by the revelation that was brought on television for the whole world to see.
The days continued like that. Geoff waiting for Bridgette to come back to him or him looking out for her around the beach area. She never knocked on his door, and she never returned to the beach.
Geoff wanted to call her and see if there was any way to salvage their relationship; but she changed her number and left. He thought her actions were pretty drastic, but it wasn't like he made it hard for her to leave with his ignorance.
And that was years ago.
Geoff hadn't moved on to any kind of intimate relationship after that; every woman he met couldn't compare to Bridgette. He tried his hardest to move on and get over her, but somehow she always crept back into his mind. Not once had she left his heart.
With a bit of time, Bridgette had become a faint mark on his life and he could finally turn the page of that chapter. Geoff could finally look into the mirror and not see an idiot who let the girl get away. Geoff didn't know his mindset was going to be challenged.
The invitation came in the mail a week ago. Apparently it was a Total Drama Wedding; Geoff couldn't help but chuckle. He was thinking 'who in their right mind would let Chris plan their wedding?' The answer he received on the inside of the invitation was not one he expected nor wanted. There, in intricate, beautiful lettering was 'You are hereby invited to the wedding of Bridgette and Cody.'
Geoff nearly dropped the card.
Now he was preparing himself to attend his ex's wedding. It was the least Geoff could do after everything. Really, it was to prove to himself that he was over her. Good thing he wasn't the brightest lightbulb in the batch, right?
A/N: So! This is going to be a two-shot. I was typing up part of TDP (YES IT'LL BE UP SOON!) and I had the idea and picked a random TD couple. I hope you all enjoy it. I also have some bad news concerning another story but that'll be for another time.
