AN: This continues Fallout, and I don't own anything. The song used is Wedding Dress by Taeyang. This is also from Mike's POV.
XXX
Fallout Part II: Wedding Dress
"Mike! I have great news!" my best friend and ex-girlfriend came running to me; a smile was spread across her cute face. I missed her, and weeks prior she said she wouldn't take me back, and I have been fighting to get her back. And so far, it isn't working… "Hey, Em! What's up?" "Well, last night, do you know how I went on that date with Trevor last night? Well…" She holds out her left hand, and there glistening on her ring finger, an engagement ring. My smile faded.
"You and Trevor are… engaged?" I try to sound happy for her, but sadness was clearly shown on my face. "I'm… happy for you Em." I smile at her. "Thanks. Are you sure you're ok about this? Cause, you know…" "No, no. It's fine. Congratulations." I walk away, knowing that I will never end up with the girl of my dreams. Like I said, I didn't care about any other girl but her.
Can't believe what's goin' on
Gotta keep my cool, be calm
When I heard you and he was screamin' out of control
All I can think about is "No, no, no... he won't
hurt the one I've cared for so long, long... Hell, no."
I know we're done, and now it's none of my concern but how
can two be windin' out from only weeks in goin' out
Just makes me feel that what we had was real
Could it be or is it too late? (Oh, oh baby)
[Chorus]
Baby!
Listen to your heart, won't let you down
Cause you should be my Lady!
Now that we're apart love will show how
Life carries on...
I've never felt so strong
Life can lead us to a happiness never ending
If we just know that we belong to each other
Never worry, grow as we go
See you in your wedding dress
I can see you in your wedding dress
I see you walking down in your ... (wedding dress)
I can see you in your wedding dress (Oh, yea~)
I can't believe I'll never get a chance to take Emily back into my arms. Our teammates said that we belong together, but I guess they were wrong. I love her too much to let her go, but I guess she doesn't see that. Whenever I'm around Emily, all she could babble about is the upcoming wedding, which keeps breaking my heart to hear. "Mike, are you ok?" Emily waves her hand in front of my face.
"Huh? What? Oh… Sorry Em. What were you talking about?" "I was going to ask if you could come with me to the dress shop." "Not to be mean or anything, but isn't that a girl's job?" "Yeah, but Mia is busy planning the wedding and Sage is out of town; so that leaves you." I felt flattered about that and being my best friend, I had to agree. "Ok…" I smile at her. "Oh, could you also sing at the reception? And Trevor wanted to ask if you could one of the best men." "Sure." At least I was doing something at the wedding.
A week later, Emily and I went to the dress shop to look for the perfect dress. Although it would sound boring, she looked beautiful in every single dress. Then I start to remember our wife mission, where Emily had to go undercover along with Mia to find the missing brides. I told her she made a beautiful bride, and while I was talking to Kevin, I confessed to him that I loved Emily, and he told me to go for it. I was too nervous to tell her how I felt until a couple months later. And now, she was marrying someone else. Oh, how my hurt would break when I saw them together. But as her best friend, the right thing to do is to let her go, let her marry the person she loves.
I was never perfect no
But I'd never let it go to a point I'm ragin', throwin' making you uncomfortable
What he didn't, did to you was unacceptable
You claimed everything was okay. That's impossible
Just know I'm here for you
All clear for you from night to sun
God, I've been near to you, the feel of you gives me a rush
It makes me feel that what we have is real
It could never be too late oh yeah yeah
Once we started dating, I never wanted to hurt Emily, but the green monster inside me had the urge to make things worse in our relationship, which caused us to break it off. Soon after, she found someone else, and now they're getting married. I hate that feeling when the person you love is marrying someone else, and knowing that she will never take you back… no, it's too painful. I snap out of my flashback when Emily appears again.
This time, Emily looked like an angel in this dress. I couldn't help but stare at it in awe. "Emily… you look…" I try to choke out the next word, but I couldn't. "Thanks. So do you think this is the one?" I nod. "You look amazing, Em. This one suits you." Emily smiles at me. "Ok, then I'll take this one." She told the dress maker. I sigh. If only Emily wore that dress if we ever got married, which I doubt will ever happen.
[Chorus]
Baby!
Listen to your heart, won't let you down
Cause you should be my Lady!
Now that we're apart love will show how
Life carries on...
I've never felt so strong
Life can lead us to a happiness never ending
If we just know that we belong to each other
Never worry, grow as we go
See you in your wedding dress
I can see you in your wedding dress
I see you walking down in your ... (wedding dress)
I can see you in your wedding dress (Oh, yea~)
There are only a few days 'til the wedding, and I'm trying to figure out a set list to sing at the wedding. Usually, I would walk through the forest and find my tree, but I can't find my guitar. I suddenly remember it was still in the tree and I run to the forest to get it. Once I find it, I decide to stay and just let my heart and soul pour out into this song.
Baby girl you won't regret
Come along just take my hand
Let's start this journey livin' life so beautiful
This happy hope that we spread, love and see
It goes deeper so deep from my heart (Whoa oh oh oh oh)
I've never felt so strong
Life can lead us to a happiness never ending
If we just know that we belong to each other
Never worry, grow as we go
See you in your wedding dress
I can see you in your wedding dress
Never let go... never let go
oh yeah
With Emily marrying Trevor, I won't be able to cope with the fact that the girl of my dreams is marrying someone else. I guess it's too late to change anything now. "Mike?" I hear Antonio call out for me. "Over here!" I call out to him. "Hey, aren't you with the others?" I sigh. "I don't know… I know I should be happy for Emily, but I love her too much to let her go." I look at my guitar. "Look, I know how much you care about Emily. But as her best friend you need to let her go." "I've been trying to, I just can't." Tears stream down my face. "Look, if you love her too much, let her go." Antonio stands and leaves. Maybe he's right. Maybe I should just let her go. I climb up the tree and start playing songs into the night on my guitar.
XXX
Today's the day… Emily's getting married to Trevor and I don't have the heart to go. "C'mon, Mike! You have to be there for Emily. You're one of the best men and you're singing at the wedding." Jayden coaxes. "I'm not going… even if I have to let her go; it's too hard to see her marry someone else." "Look, if you're not going, then you are really going to disappoint Emily." Kevin adds. "I know, but I don't want my heart to break. I already saw the gown. What's the use?"
"Suit yourself. But think about what you're doing to Emily." The guys leave, and I slowly get up. The guys are right. I can't disappoint Emily. I get dress in my tux, and leave for the wedding. Before I leave, I hear crying in Emily's bedroom. I go check on who it is. I'm surprised to find Emily, in her wedding dress, crying on the floor. "Emily? Are you ok? Shouldn't you be at your wedding?" Emily shakes her head. "Trevor dumped me at the last minute. He said he found someone else." Emily sobs on her wedding dress. I got angry when she told me this. "Gosh, he's such a jerk!" I sit next to Emily, and comfort her.
"Why was I so stupid? I can't believe I fell for a guy like him!" "Emily, I'm so sorry. What are you going to do now?" she sighs and faces me. "I guess I have to cancel at the last minute." She stands, but I hold unto her arm. "Not quite. Emily, I love you too much. Over the past few months, I was jealous and hurt that you were marrying Trevor. When I saw you in your wedding dress, you looked like an angel." Emily smiles at me. "What are you trying to say here?" I take a ring that I was going to give Emily a few weeks before we broke up, and go down on one knee. "Emily… will you marry me?" Tears flowing from her cheeks, she nodded her head and I slipped the ring onto her finger. "So, are we getting married today?" I ask. "I guess so." I smile as I carry Emily out of the dojo and into her car. "Now, you have to go. I'll see you at the church." Emily kisses me on the cheek and I close the car door.
At the wedding, everyone was stunned to find out that Emily was marrying me instead of Trevor, but they didn't protest anything. Everything was perfect, and I finally got married with the girl of my dreams, not worrying about some other dude sweeping her of her feet. And with Emily as my wife, I felt like the world was just right.
THE END