Author's Note

Hey guys. Tina here. So this is a new glee fanfic I've been working on. I am still continuing my other fic " Sweet Love". I am also working on a Tratie fanfic for the PJO fandom and a Sizzy fanfic for the TMI fandom and also a Brucas fic for the One Tree Hill fandom. Please check it out. Please send in prompts and questions regarding the fanfic. And please review. Enjoy the chapter.

Chapter 1

Wedding Bell Blues

It was ten minutes to 11 am. Tina Cohen Chang was pacing the room next to the altar of the church in a long, veiled white dress. Her fiance Artie Abrams was standing next to the priest waiting for her. All of her friends and family were anticipating her arrival. Well, all except one.

Tina was confused. She was guilty. But mostly she was confused. It all started two weeks back when he arrived from Chicago to help with the wedding. Or so she thought. The only he did was make her realize that she was not over him. He made her realize that Artie wasn't the only one who held a special place in her heart. What could she do now? She loved Artie but she loved him too. God, sometimes she wished that she had never met Mike Chang.

Rachel entered through the door, impeding her thoughts.

" Tee, sweetie, it's almost time. Are you ready?" she asked.

"I- um, yeah. Yeah, I'm - ready" replied Tina. Well now, she couldn't do anything. The thought of running from the wedding had crossed her mind, but the thing is she did love Artie.

Yet, she also loved Mike. Though, does he love her? Sure, he might've loved her at one point of time and maybe he still has feelings for her. But does he love her? Does he want her back? She was torn between him and Artie. She loved them both.

Tina walked down the aisle, passing all her friends and family. Her dad who was giving her away had tears in his eyes. Her mom too was bawling her eyes out.Artie's parents looked at her with pride. Finn and Rachel who were Best Man and Maid Of Honour were beaming at her. She saw everyone - Sam, Matt, Puck, Kurt, Blaine, Rory, Joe, Mercedes, Quinn, Santana, Brittany, Sugar, Unique, Marley, Jake, Ryder, Kitty, Mr and Mrs Shuester and even Sue. Everyone except Mike.

Tina had, of course invited him but...

Maybe it was a good thing that he didn't come. Now, saying yes to Artie would be easier.She loved Artie. Even though she loved Mike, he hadn't reciprocated her feelings.

Mike didn't come to the wedding because he didn't want to ' let her make a mistake' as he called it. He had also received an offer from Beyonce to join her on her national tour as her choreographer. Rachel had informed her that Mike decided to accept her offer two days back , when he decided to not attend her wedding. Rachel told her that his flight would have left at 9:45 am. Of course, Tina hadn't told Rachel what was going on between he, Mike and Artie. But Rachel wasn't stupid either. She understood that there was something going on . Rachel had been willing to talk about too, but Tina just didn't want to confuse herself further.

Artie flashed her his best smile as she reached him. Looking at Artie , she felt so guilty. It was heart wrenching. She couldn't choose Artie over Mike. But she could never choose Mike over him either. Why couldn't things be simpler. Why does she have to do stuff that completely messes everything up?

The priest had started the ceremony. Tina put on a shaky smile and stood beside Artie.

All Tina wanted was to have no regrets. She doesn't think that Mike loves her because if he did, he would've said something right? And even if Mike had loved her, how could she choose between him and Artie?

But now, there was no turning back.

The priest continued with the vows. He turned to Artie," Do you Arthur John Abrams take Tina Sophie Cohen Chang to be your lawfully wedded wife, promising to love and cherish, through joy and sorrow, sickness and health and whatever challenges you may face, for as long as you both shall live?"

" I do" replied Artie , without a moment's hesitation, looking deep into Tina's hazel eyes.

God, she was feeling guiltier by the moment.

Then the priest turned to Tina and her breath caught.

" Do you Tina Sophie Cohen Chang take Arthur John Abrams to be your lawfully wedded husband , promising to love and cherish , through joy and sorrow, sickness and health and whatever challenges you may face, for as long as you both shall live"?

Tina had made her decision. Mike didn't love her. She would marry Artie.

"I - I do" she replied , returning a nervous smile. Yup, she was marrying Artie.

" If anyone can show the cause that this man and this woman should not be married let them speak now or forever hold their peace." stated the priest.

...

Suddenly, a voice cane in from the back of the church.

" I object".

Everyone whipped their heads towards the door. Tina didn't need to look to know who it was.

...Mike?

There stood Mike Chang, covered in sweat looking disheveled, gasping for breath.

Tina couldn't believe it. Why was he here? What about the flight? Why is he sweating? Why is he objecting? What would Artie say? A million questions ran through her mind.

Artie had a very intense and angry expression on his face.Tina's parents looked shocked while Artie's parents looked scandalized. Nobody seemed to know what to do, but stare dumbfounded.

After catching his breath, Mike came near Tina and Artie.

" I object to this wedding, because I'm in love with the bride." he said looking straight at Tina

Several gasps and whispers filled the air. Tina seemed too surprised to even talk.

Did- Did he just say that he loved her? Oh God! What would she do now? She could never choose between him and Artie

"Loving her isn't an excuse to stop the wedding, Mike. This is not a movie. You broke up with Tina when you went to Jeofferey, remember? You can't keep coming in and out of her life, hurting her all over again. You had your chance and you blew it, okay? " snapped Artie.

Mike turned to Artie with an expression filled with apology and sorrow.

"Artie I'm really very sorry. You're one of my close friends and instead of helping, I'm screwing up. But I really love Tina. I wanted her to know that . I will walk out right now, if she says she doesn't want me and will never bother you again. But, please I have to tell her this.

Then he turned towards Tina again, who was still speechless.

"Tina, I love you. I just had to say it. These last two weeks, made me realize that. You matter to me, Tee ; more than anything." he said , looking at her intently .

"What the hell, Mike?! This is so out of the blue! You were going on tour and were going to miss the wedding is what you said." said Mercedes with a shocked expression.

"I know. I was at the airport. And I was about to leave, but I" he sighed " I just couldn't, okay?! I couldn't leave without knowing if Tina, ever loved me back. So, I just left the airport, took a cab and reached here." said Mike.

"Without an explanation to Beyonce? Damn!! You're whipped." exclaimed Jake from within the audience.

People shot him dirty looks, while he just shrugged them off.

"Tina, could you please tell him that you're marrying me and that he's being immature?" asked Artie, turning towards Tina in frustration.

Everyone looked at Tina now. She couldn't face the judgemental and questioning looks.

"I - I" she stammered. She wasn't able to choose. She was going to faint right there. Artie's expression changed. It changed to one of sorrow and realization.

"You love him." he said softly.

That statement woke Tina out of her trance.

"No! I mean - yes. But Artie, it's not like that. It's just that I... I -" she took a long breath. " I love him too." she said in a low voice.

The guests gasped. Chaos ensued.

"I see." said Artie in a calm tone.

"No, Artie - I love you both. And I can't choose between you. But I love you! You have to believe me! " cried out Tina.

God! She sounded pathetic. It was as if she were trying to make him believe a lie.

But it was true. She did love him. She couldn't lose him.

Mike was now looking on dumb-foundedly.

"Tina, I know you love me. And you know I love you" said Artie, looking at Tina who fiercly nodded her head.

"But Mike loves you. And the thing is you love him too. So, I think it would be better if I backed out." said Artie, in a grim and solemn manner.

Tina had a bewildered look plastered across her face. Tears began streaking down her face.

"No Artie. Please.I told you, I love you." replied Tina, raising her voice, grief-stricken at the thought of losing him.

"Tina." Artie said in a gentle tone. "We first dated in our freshman year and then you fell for Mike. Then you broke up with him, we dated and then you went with him again. It was on and off and on and off again. And you're right, you do love me. But Tina, I'm tired of being someone's second choice. I'm tired of getting hurt again and again. Tina, I'm scared to know, who you would choose if you could. So, I'd rather leave. I think it's best if we parted now." said Artie kindly and with care.

"Artie, your'e not my second choice. Please. Just don't leave. I just need some time." weeped Tina, minutes closer to breaking down.

"Tina, ' It's the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important.' " said Artie with a small smile.

Tina who realised what he had been quoting, looked up at him and cracked a tiny smile on her tear- stricken face. " The Little Prince" she murmured. The Little Prince was one of her favourite books.

"Tina, you love me or value me, only because I've been your friend, for so long. We've dated for long time. You've been with me for so long. That's why I'm important. We put so much time and effort into this relationship. Those are the things that still makes me important in your life. Sometimes, people confuse the time they spent with importance and love. When we move on, you'll understand, Tina." he said, with a sad smile gracing his face.

Tina became numb with sorrow. She slowly let go of Artie's hands, which she hadn't realised she was holding. Artie slowly rolled back in his wheelchair, moving towards the exit of the church.

Tina felt like a part of her heart had been ripped open. She called out to him, "Artie... I'm sorry."

He slowly turned his wheelchair to face her. " I'm sorry too, Tee." Then he turned and wheeled out of the church door.

Mike was just stunned by the whole thing. After a few minutes, his adrenaline started wearing off and he began to realise the consequences of the stunt he pulled. He realised that this was an impulsive decision.

He watched as Artie was followed out by his parents, friends and other guests.

He saw as Tina knelt to the ground and started crying. As he went near her, Mercedes came up to him.

"No, Mike. Don't. Please don't make me punch you. Cause I will." she said.

"Cedes, please. I just wanna - " he barely started, when Quinn interrupted.

"Talk to her? Well, look what happened when you first wanted to talk to her? Her wedding got ruined. God! Why can't people confess their 'undying love' for the bride or groom, before or after the wedding. You can still get a divorce, people! God knows, us lawyers would be more than happy to help. So please, Mike. I'm being as sweet as possible, when I'm saying that I will kick your ass, if you go near her now. FYI, not only am I a Yale graduate but I'm also trained in Judo." said Quinn, standing beside Mercedes, blocking Mike from Tina.

"Q - I " he said, when once again, he was interrupted.

"If you take one more step towards her, I'll go all Lima Heights on your ass, Mike. Vete a la mierda antes de que te corte las bolas!" said Santana, glaring literal daggers at him.

Matt slowly came up to Mike and whispered in his ear, " Dude, not now!! Unless you wanna be killed by Charlie's Angels over here."

Mike slowly retreated, hoping to see Tina, to talk to her, at least get a chance for a decent explanation. As he was dragged away by Matt, the only thing on his mind was - Tina.

So, there you go! My new story. The Spanish spoken by Santana near the end was translated by Google. It means ' Get the fuck away before I cut your balls .' Anyway, as I said before I'm working on 'Sweet Love' and this story. Also, I'm writing pilot chapters for a Tratie, Sizzy and Brucas fic. Check them out, when uploaded. Also - please, please, please review. Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Adios Amigos!