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September crept up on the couple. To Riley it seemed that the last few months of her life had been nothing but a blur. She could easily remember when she thought Farkle was cheating on her and being semi-shocked that he wasn't.
Farkle was more or less the same way. He had loved planning the wedding with Riley. He never knew she could be so pedantic about details. Of course he had been planning this even since first grade. He wasn't terrified for tomorrow, he was more excited than terrified.
Right now, the pair were driving to Mario's Italian restaurant. They were going there for their rehearsal dinner. Of course Cory, Topanga, Jennifer and Stuart had insisted on paying for everything.
The four adults had reserved the party room for the wedding party.
The pair parked outside and went inside where they were greeted with thunderous cheers from their friends and family.
'' Dayum Farkle. A few more hours and you'll be hitched'' Zay said to Farkle, his face scrunched.
'' Hi Zay. I don't really see it that way. I'm more excited than terrified.''
'' Yeah well thanks to yours and Lucas's stunts Izzy's been dropping hints'' Zay scoffed.
'' What'd I do?'' Lucas asked as he approached his friends.
'' That thanks to you guys getting married I'm gonna have to get hitched myself'' Zay moaned.
'' C'mon you really don't want to get married that badly?'' Farkle asked.
'' It's not that Farkle, it's that you guys are ready to get married, I'm not.''
'' Then don't get married yet, simple'' Lucas shrugged.
'' You really don't understand my girlfriend do you?'' Zay asked, half-lidded.
'' Evidently I don't '' Lucas smirked.
Zay cringed. '' Man Maya was right, it is hard to get to you.''
'' I heard my name. Hey cowboy'' Maya said as she kissed Lucas.
'''Hey honeysuckle. Zay was just complaining that Smackle wants to get married and he isn't ready for that kind of commitment.''
'' Oof, good luck'' Maya chuckled.
'' Hey Maya, where's Riley?'' Farkle asked.
'' Over there, talking to Ava'' Maya pointed.
Riley was currently speaking to Ava about her parents.
'' My dad said he's going to divorce my mom. He said he's not going to spend anymore time pretending to be in love'' Ava sighed.
'' Aw Ava, I'm sorry. From what I remember your parents were already separated right?'' Riley asked.
'' That just deepens the wound Riley'' Ava frowned.
'' Why don't you talk to Auggie about this?''
'' He's been paying those games you bought him ever since Christmas. He's so obsessed he isn't noticing me.''
Riley felt awful. However, her thoughts were cut short when Cory insisted everyone sit down and start ordering. Riley and Farkle sat at one table with her parents. Maya , Lucas, Zay and Smackle sat at and Katy had chosen to sit with lesser known relatives as the main table was already full. Eric and Jack sat at one close to the door where the two were with their four year old twins, Harper and Michael. Various other tables held other important guests.
As Riley ordered her fettuccine alfredo she felt sympathy for the teenager she had been speaking to earlier. Suddenly an idea sparked in the young woman's head.
Lightly kicking Farkle she signaled for him to follow her into the bathroom.
'' A bit sudden, but what the hell'' Farkle took off his jacket.
'' Put your jacket back on. I have an idea'' Riley said.
'' Oh yeah?''
'' So you know how Maya helped Ava through her parents' separation?''
'' Yeah?''
'' We get Maya to take Ava to live with her.''
'' But Ava has a home and a mother.''
'' From what I hear its not any life for a person to live. I say we ask her.''
Farkle sighed. Even almost 15 years later he knew that arguing with Riley was futile. '' Fine.''
'' Great, let's get back to dinner'' Riley pecked Farkle on the cheek.
'' I love that woman'' Farkle happy sighed.
Most of the night went quite well. Happy conversations filled with nostalgia, joy and mild drunkenness.
'' Aw my little super bride's getting married'' Maya cooed as she walked over to Riley.
'' Cut it out'' Riley said.
'' Hey as your best friend and matron of honor I have certain privileges'' Maya shrugged.
'' She's right, and so do I'' Lucas said as he ruffled Farkle's hair.
'' You know sometimes I wonder what normal friends do'' Cory said as he put his fork down.
'' Please. Normal is a concept that doesn't exist in this family'' Topanga commented.
'' She's right. Better get used to that baby'' Riley said as she looked at Farkle.
'' It's one reason I'm with you'' Farkle smiled at her.
'' Aww, you guys are so cute it's mildly sickening '' Maya cooed.
'' Excuse me but you cried at your wedding'' Riley snapped.
'' Sorry to get you riled up. I just want you to be loose for tomorrow. We don't want a repeat of what I did at my wedding now do we?'' Maya asked.
Riley sighed. '' No I guess not.''
'' Anyway Farkle, we're off soon. We promised Lauren we'd be back in time to tuck her in.''
''Right and since I'm spending the night. Riley and I should get to the gifting ceremony'' Farkle said.
Riley tapped her fork on her glass. '' Hey everyone, listen up. Thank you all so much for coming. We're all super excited for tomorrow and we hope you are too. We've gotten you all a little something to say thank you for being a part of this.''
'' So, all the guys come to me and all the girls go to Riley'' Farkle added.
The wedding party split up into two factions and obeyed.
All the men received money clips and gold cufflinks whilst all the women received pearl bracelets.
'' So, all your stuff is at Maya and Lucas's?'' Riley asked.
'' Yep. For some reason Maya organized my clothes for tomorrow.''
'' I'm not surprised. She takes these things more seriously than the people getting married do'' Farkle said. '' I'm still not crazy about not being able to sleep in my own bed the night before the wedding.''
'' It's bad luck to see me before the wedding.''
'' You know I don't believe in that'' Farkle said.
'' Well, I do. And since I'm going to be your wife tomorrow, you need to obey me'' Riley smirked.
'' Then I guess this is goodbye until tomorrow evening'' Farkle said.
Riley got up and hugged him tightly.
'' Not that I don't mind the PDA but what's this?'' Farkle asked.
'' I'm…scared.''
'' Of what?''
'' Losing my identity. I've lived my whole life as Riley Matthews. As of tomorrow I'm Riley Minkus. All my achievements, awards, firsts, they've all been under that name.''
'' You aren't losing your identity. If anything, you're extending it. Now you get to experience a part of your life as Riley Minkus. Think of it as being the new and improved Riley. A riley 2.0 if you will.''
Riley hugged Farkle. He always knew just what to say to make her feel happy.
Farkle then pressed his lips to hers to which she did the same.
The kiss soon turned into a full blown make out session which was only interrupted by Lucas tapping Farkle on the shoulder.
'' Hey bud, save something for the honeymoon. We've gotta go.''
'' Right, well. I'll see you tomorrow'' Farkle hugged Riley. '' Promise me you'll try get some sleep.''
'' Scout's honor'' Riley said as Farkle walked with Lucas and Maya to Lucas's car.
Riley looked around her. Tomorrow would be the best day of her life.
Only 3 chapters left everyone But don't worry my love for Girl meets world isn't going anywhere.
