Ravyn and Jenn were parked out on the floor of Jeff's livingroom three weeks after Jenn's birthday. They flipped through a few magazines pointing out different pages to each other while the boys were out riding their dirt bikes.
"So have you guys thought about your honeymoon at all?" Jenn asked casually.
"We only said that we want to go to Europe," Ravyn responded. "We haven't decided when to go."
Jenn smiled, "Jeff and I were thinking about Europe too."
"We should go together," Ravyn only half joked.
"Do you think the boys would go for it?" Jenn wondered.
Ravyn grinned, "Probably. Those two are always causing trouble together. They would be so lonely if we went separately."
"I definitely think we should ask them," Jenn laughed. "Scotland, Ireland..."
".. England," Ravyn added. "A two week honeymoon would be perfect. Just the four of us. Exploring castles."
"Drinking Guiness," Jenn giggled.
"Can you imagine what kind of trouble we could get into over there?" Ravyn chuckled.
"I'm still having a hard time accepting that you're getting married in less than a week," Jenn admitted.
Ravyn took a deep breath, "I know. Six days. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit nervous."
"Don't be," Jenn assured her. "You and the Prince are like a fairytale."
Ravyn smiled, happy that her best friend thought about her relationship that way. "We should go ask the boys about Europe," she suggested.
The girls dropped their magazines and raced out the front door. They found the boys at the foot of Mount Imagi just sitting on their bikes, talking. They started grinning like fools when they saw the girls crest one of the dirt hills. Shannon play shoved Jeff, prompting him to say something.
"Hey, Prince and I just came up with an idea," Jeff started. The girls stopped to listen to what they boys had been plotting. "What if we went on our honeymoons together?"
Jenn held up a finger and dragged Ravyn back over the hill. "Let's let them think it's completely their idea," Jenn whispered. "They'll love it if we love their idea."
Ravyn nodded and they walked back into the boys view. "As long as we can go to Ireland, Scotland and England we're in," she smiled.
Jeff looked over and exchanged a glance with Shannon. "Deal," Shannon grinned. "You almost ready to head home?"
"Yeah, I still have some stuff to work on at home," Ravyn told him. The four of them walked back to the garage together where Shannon put his bike away. They all said goodbye and Ravyn and Shannon got into her car.
Later that night Shannon was laying on the couch with Ravyn in his arms watching tv. He ran his fingers through her hair gently. "Do you really want to go on our honeymoon with Jenn and Jeff?" he asked. "I mean, I love them. But maybe we could go somewhere by ourselves too."
She smiled, "That would be nice. Otherwise we'll have to wait until July for our honeymoon." she picked up the remote and started flipping through the channels. "Where do we want to go?" she asked as she continued to channel surf.
"Someplace with a beach," he concluded. "Whatever is on the Travel Channel. If it has a beach we're going there."
Ravyn smirked at his logic and switched the tv over to the Travel Channel. Both of their jaws dropped when the show returned from commercial. "Oh, I am so in!" she exclaimed.
"Then I guess we're going to Hawaii," he laughed.
*****
Wednesday afternoon Ravyn and Shane were eating lunch at one of the family owned restaurants in Southern pines. Talia was at home in Connecticut for a few days visiting her family before the wedding.
"So, you and Shannon are really getting married," Shane didn't really ask. Ravyn nodded with a smile and kept eating her lunch. "You really ready for this?"
Ravyn looked up from her meal and shot him a questioning look. "Of course," she stated. "I love him more than anything."
"You're only twenty-three. That's young to get married," he hinted. "I mean I support you no matter what. You're my sister and I love you. I'm just sayin'."
"Well, thanks," she huffed. "Real supportive there, bro."
Sorry," he paused his fork in mid bite. "Big brother mode."
"I like you better when you're in super-hero mode," she only half joked.
He struck a Hurri-pose making them both laugh. They finished up lunch and headed their separate ways. Shane drove off as Ravyn sat in the parking lot. Shane had planted a seed of doubt in her mind. Now she wasn't sure about getting married. Was she too young? Did Shane know something that she didn't? She picked up her phone and shot a text to Jeff. "RITW in 45?" She didn't wait for an answer. She headed home to change into gym clothes and was immediately back on the way to Boys Camp Road. She made it to the ring before Jeff. While she waited for him to appear she stretched and ran the ropes a few times. Jeff pulled up while she was warming up. He got out of his car and stretched his arms high above his head trying to stifle a yawn.
"What's bugging you, Princess?" Jeff asked.
She shot him a look, "How do you know something is bothering me?"
"You only come out here lately when something is on your mind," he informed her.
She put her hands on her hips, "That's not true." Jeff just looked up at her as he continued stretching. "Okay, maybe it is," she admitted. "Do you think we're rushing into getting married?"
Jeff smirked, "Cold feet, huh?"
"Shut up, Hardy!" she stomped a foot. "Shane thinks I'm too young to be married."
"Shane's you brother," Jeff pointed out. "He doesn't want to see you get hurt."
She was quiet for a second as she looked around at the trees, mulling that thought over, "And do you think I'm setting myself up to be hurt?"
"To be completely honest with you, no," he said bluntly. "I'm a lot more worried that you'll hurt the Prince." She opened her mouth to respond, but Jeff cut her off. "Now I'm not saying that you will. I'm just trying to point out that Shannon would do anything for you, and would never hurt you. I've known him forever. And he's always the one getting hurt, not the other way around. You two are perfect for each other. It will all work out for you guys, I promise. You're just being paranoid," he told her. "Now, are we gonna wrestle or sit here talking all day?"
She let him stand and they went to lock up. She dropped to one knee and grabbed one of his legs sending him crashing to the mat. He looked up at her and started laughing as she swept her legs out from under her. They continued running spot after spot. She was a little rusty after not being in the ring for a while, but they worked through it. They called the match a draw fifteen minutes later. Ravyn thanked Jeff for coming out and putting her mind at ease. They said goodbye and Ravyn left to go shower and meet Shannon at the shop.
*****
Saturday night everyone met at Shane's house for Ravyn and Shannon's party. They had decided to have one party instead of separating their friends. Shane had the fire pit burning and everyone was having a good time. While everyone else was pounding down drink after drink, Jeff was stealthily avoiding all of the drink offers by handing them to whomever he was closest too. This just made everyone else drunk faster. Jenn and Ravyn took a break from the party to sit out by the fire and enjoy the mild evening.
"I think Jeff and I are going to go to Colorado for a few days after we get back from Europe," Jenn said.
"That's awesome," Ravyn smiled. "I think we're leaving on Tuesday."
"I'm a little jealous that you guys are going to Hawaii," Jenn told her.
Ravyn laughed, "It wasn't my idea to say we're going wherever the Travel Channel is showing!"
"You really got lucky then," Jenn giggled. "I just want to go back to Colorado, it's so pretty there."
"I remember you going every year when we were kids," Ravyn recalled. "I think I even still have some postcards you sent me."
"It's been a few years since the last time I've been out there," Jenn explained. "The last time Jeff and I were out that way seems forever ago."
The girls sat around the fire by themselves for a few more minutes before heading back inside where the found a wild karaoke jam taking place. Shane was rapping a Beastie Boys song with Matt as the crowd cheered. When they finished Jenn took over with Garth Brooks' "Friends in Low Places" which had the entire room singing along with her. A few more songs played before Ravyn and Jeff decided to sing Pearl Jam's "Corduroy." as they were singing Shane walked down the hallway to his room. They finished their song and Talia took the microphone. She started singing a Carrie Underwood song and didn't notice when Sarah slipped out of the room behind Shane. Matt was nearly passed out on the couch and had no idea she had left. The only people who saw were Shannon and Jenn. They exchanged looks before following down the hallway.
They hung back around a corner to watch what was happening before jumping to any conclusions. They saw Shane standing by his bed with his back to the door and Sarah leaning up against the door jam watching him. Slowly, she stalked in behind him. She wrapped her arms around his waist, one hand moving up to his chest and the other moving down. Shane spun around pushing her away from him as Jenn moved in and grabbed a fistful of her hair.
"Tell me you just saw that!" Shane said in shock.
"We did," Jenn confirmed.
"Let me go!" Sarah shrieked. "You saw him grab me! He's trying to seduce me!"
Talia walked around the corner just as Sarah accused Shane. "You fucking skank!" Talia yelled as she ran at Sarah. Shannon stepped between them and held her back while Jenn worked on throwing Sarah out of the party. "Did she just try to pull the same shit she pulled at Jenn's birthday?" Talia fumed as Shannon finally let her go to Shane.
"Yeah," Shannon said. "That's pretty much what she did to me."
"Good thing you guys were here," Shane sounded relieved. "Or else I woulda had to punch that bitch. Matt needs to keep her in check."
"She better not ruin my wedding," Shannon huffed.
"Oh," Jenn walked back from tossing Sarah into a cab. "You know I won't let that happen."
Talia and Shane shook their heads in agreement.