AN-And Katie has returned. Hello all, I hope you're in the mood for some fanficition, because...well that's what this is! Whooooooooooot!

My summer vacation has officially started!! So, yea, I am definitely focusing on my fics this summer.

Katie looked around the reception hall and sighed.

Drunk Relatives.

Lovey Dovey couples.

Her father was officially remarried.

Casey Conway was her step mother.

Charlie Conway was her step brother.

Oh yea, life was great. She chuckled softly. Somehow, this situation didn't surprise her. The life she lived was never meant to be normal, what with her parents divorcing. Just last year, she'd been Charlie Conway's girlfriend.

Now, she was his step-sister.

Life's funny sometimes. Not the ha-ha funny but the oh yea...that's...that's pretty silly funny. The kind you don't laugh at unless someone else is. And that someone else is probably laughing because they're drunk or something.

A hand on her shoulder brought her out of the insane thoughts running through her mind. She turned and smiled.

''Hey.''

Charlie Conway had always been taller than her. But now that she stood in heals, she could meet his eyes perfectly. Her girl power moment lasted a good five seconds.

''Hey.''

They could always talk.

''So, this is going to be fun. We're step-sibs.''

''Oh yea. Can't wait for the family pictures, family vacations.''

''Family get togethers.''

She nodded and they fell into an awkward silence. Those kind of silences had never affected them. Of course now, they were no longer together...maybe they needed an awkward silence every now and then.

''You're a senior now. Thinking about college?''

He gave a shrug. ''I'd like to go somewhere. Anywhere with a-''

''Hockey scholarship.'' Katie finished for him.

''You know me too well.'' he grinned. ''You excited for junior year?''

It was her turn to shrug. ''I need a hobby. I kinda wish I was-''

''Writing again?''

''You know me too well.'' she echoed.

''Why did you stop?''

''I wrote because I was miserable. Then you came along and...I didn't need to anymore.'' she replied, softly.

He smiled softly at her, memories of the past two years invading his mind. The moment was ruined when he opened his mouth to speak.

''And now you're miserable. Of course, why didn't I see it before.'' he sighed over dramatically. ''Without me, your life is worth nothing.''

''Please,'' she said, dryly, ''don't flatter yourself.''

He smirked at her. ''So, you wanna dance?''

''No.'' she turned away from him.

His eyebrows furrowed in confusion. ''Why not?''

''Don't you remember what happened the last time we danced.''

''I thought you wanted to forget about that.''

She turned back to face him, glaring angrily at him. He held up his hands in surrender.

''I promise to keep my lips to myself.''

''Good.''

They walked onto the dance floor together.

Adam tensed the moment they did. He was not a big fan of them dancing, since whenever they did, the usually couldn't keep their hands off each other afterwards. His girlfriend Julie Gaffney followed his gaze and smiled.

''Overprotective much?''

''A little. I have every right to be.''

''You do. You also have every right to dance with me.''

He turned towards her with a grin. ''That your subtle way?''

''Nothing subtle about it.''

He took her hand and led her onto the dance floor. She fit so well in his arms.

''Have I told you lately that I love you?''

''Have I told you lately you need to be more original.''

Adam chuckled and brought his lips down to meet hers.

''So, how was California?'' Charlie asked.

Katie shrugged, her hands laying softly on his shoulders. ''Sunny. We went to Disneyland.''

''Awesome.''

Katie smiled. ''It was. I know Maddie was desperate to come home. She missed Dean.''

''Poor girl.'' Charlie remarked.

Katie looked over at her father and sighed. Charlie followed her gaze.

''They're happy. Aren't they?'' she asked.

''Yeah, I think they are.''

''Does it make it any easier?''

Charlie looked at her, and shook his head.

''No. After a while, it's nice to see them happy. But still, you can't help finding yourself wishing it was like before.''

''Before they ever divorced?''

''Exactly.''

Maddie and Dean were sitting at one of the many tables set out. Dean was eating a piece of cake, while Maddie glanced around.

''I love weddings.'' she sighed.

''They're ok.'' Dean muttered.

''They're more then ok. It's the single most important thing in a girl's life. I can't stop thinking about how mine will be.''

Dean chuckled. ''Who's your groom?''

''Orlando Bloom.'' she answered.

''Oh really? Well, what about me?''

She grinned, amused. ''Dean, I'm 16. You want me to marry you?''

''No, no, no.'' he replied quickly. ''Just be nice to know you picture me in your future. I picture you in mine.''

''And yet, you're thinking of going to college in Chicago.''

Dean groaned. This had been a sore issue with them, ever since she got back.

''Mads, I'm thinking about it. Nothing's official yet.''

Maddie nodded. ''Uh huh. Sure.''

He rolled his eyes and stood up. ''Would you like to dance?''

''What about your cake?''

''I'd rather dance with you.''

She smiled and took his hand as he led her onto the dance floor. Never in a million years did she think Dean Portman would look her way. Yet, last year, he'd finally opened his eyes and realized what he wanted had been right in front of him all along.

''You look beautiful.'' he whispered.

She was wearing a white, summer dress. Her hair was pulled up into a french twist. She smiled.

''You look very handsome. Although the tie is slightly crooked.''

She fixed it, and then lay her head against his shoulder. ''I love you.''

''I love you too Mads.''

Connie swayed in Guy's arms, her eyes closed savoring every moment they could have.

''What are you thinking?'' he whispered.

''College sucks.''

He chuckled and kissed her. ''Cons, you say this every time.''

''Well, if you had at least applied to one of the same colleges I did, I might not.'' she said, in a slight snapping tone.

''It's doesn't matter if we go to the same college. Connie, we belong together, and I know that nothing will ruin that. It's fate.''

She smiled and sighed. ''You're good at being romantic.''

''One of my many amazing qualities.''

''Aw sweetie, you have such a big ego.'' she cooed.

He laughed and grabbed her waist, lifting her off the floor. She whined softly in protest, but quieted down as his lips met hers in a passionate lock. He set her down softly and took his time pulling away.

''I love you.'' he whispered.

She blinked once, and then once again, before smiling softly and repeating his words.

After a very horrible seen where all the people over fifty without a date decided to do the bunny hop, it was time for the father-daughter dance. Phillip led Katie onto the floor.

''So, enjoying the wedding?''

''Yep. All that champagne, it's delicious and no one is watching it.''

He gave her a stern look and she grinned. ''Katherine...''

''Daddy, chill, I'm very sober.''

''You'd better be.'' he suddenly smiled. ''I'm married.''

''Again.'' Katie said.

''I realize that, sweetie.'' he said.

''Good, that's what I was aiming for.'' she said. ''Are you happy?''

''I am. Casey, is an incredible woman.'' Phillip said.

''I'm glad you're happy dad. I just don't think I can be as happy.''

''As long as you try. I know this is hard, but well, you know Casey. And you love Char-''

''Dad.'' she snapped. ''Please, don't.''

He nodded and kissed the top of her forehead. ''I love you Kit-Kat.''

''Love you too, dad.''

Charlie stood off to the side, watching Katie and Phillip dance. Casey saw him and walked over.

''Hey you.''

He glanced over and smiled. ''Hey mom. You look beautiful.''

''Thank you sweetie.'' she hugged him. ''I think this one's it.''

Charlie laughed. ''I hope so mom, I already had to attend two of your weddings.''

''Well, three actually.'' Casey admitted softly.

''I never knew that.'' Charlie said, not knowing what else to say.

Casey smiled at her son. ''Thank you, for being so wonderful about this.''

He grinned. ''Of course. I could always throw a huge fit, but I think Kat would do that before me.''

Casey laughed. ''She's a sweetheart.''

He smiled fondly. ''Yea, she is.''

''Honey, are you two going to be ok with all this?''

''Mom, we're broken up, have been for a while. It will be fine. Don't worry, enjoy your wedding.''

She smiled and ruffled his hair. ''You're a good kid. Don't change that.''

''Yes mother.''

Later that night, after Phillip and Casey left for their honeymoon, the Ducks were chilling out at the Banks home.

''So, when do you move in?'' Connie asked.

''When they come home, mom and I will officially move out of the apartment.''

''I'll miss that old place. We had a lot of fun there.'' Adam mused.

''Pillow fights, food fights.'' Goldberg remembered fondly.

Charlie smirked. ''Yea, that was a good place to grow up.''

''So was this. You'll like it here, Conway.'' Katie said.

Charlie looked up to see Maddie and Katie standing in the doorway of the living room.

''You appear out of nowhere. Care to share your secrets?''

''Only if you're really really nice.'' she said.

He grinned. ''Ok then.''

Connie stood up and stretched. ''I need to get out of this dress. Later Banksie, Charlie, other people.''

Julie kissed Adam's cheek and stood up. She was staying with Connie's family for the summer. Guy pulled his keys out of his pocket and the trio left.

Soon, other Ducks went too. Maddie caught a ride with the Bash Brothers and Tammy. All that was left was Adam, Katie and Charlie.

''It's late, you wanna crash here?'' Adam asked.

Charlie shook his head. ''I want to savor every moment in that place that I can.''

''Later Conway.'' Katie called from the kitchen.

''Bye Kat. Later Banksie.''

Charlie left and Adam walked into the kitchen. ''You ok?''

She shrugged. ''He's remarried. We knew it would happen to at least of one them.''

Adam nodded and gave her a half-hug. ''We'll be ok. We still have each other, and now Charlie.''

''Oh boy.'' she muttered. ''It's late, I'm tired. Night, big brother.''

''Night little sis.''

AN- Yes it's short and kinda weird, but it's the first chapter. I hope to update more soon, I really do.