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Chapter 11

Miranda's POV

"Ok, I am officially freaked out now," squeaked Kate.

"You look beautiful!" I told her, smoothing her hair out.

"Gorgeous," agreed Lizzie. The other two bridesmaids, Kate's cousin and Kate's friend from college were helping the flower girl prepare.

Lizzie and I had already gotten our bridesmaids dresses on, and were helping Kate get ready.

"No, I'm not worried about how I look! I mean, yes, I'm a little worried about that, but…"

"But what?" Lizzie asked gently.

"I'm getting married! Am I doing the right thing? Is it too fast?" She turned to us and gasped. "Am I ready to be with one man for the rest of my life?!? I haven't even seen other, other, options yet! I mean, Ethan and I broke up once, what if we break up again?" she wailed.

"You won't!" I reassured her. "Do you remember why you two broke up last time?"

"Because you wanted to have options!" Lizzie finished. "But you tried that, and you both know that this is what you want."

"And besides, you've known since high school that Ethan was the only one you want to be with for the rest of your life!" I added.

"I guess it's just pre-wedding jitters," Kate sniffed.

"I know it is," Lizzie answered. "Now stop crying, or else your makeup is going to get all runny!"

I sprayed Kate's hair one more time and put the beaded comb in her French twist.

"Perfect!" I announced. "Ok, I'll be right back, I'm going to see if everything's ready."

I slipped out from the dressing room and went into hall. My heels clacked on the marble tiles. The summer sunshine was pouring in from the open door.

I gasped as someone grabbed my waist from behind and tickled me.

"Larry, that was not funny!" I said, slapping him playfully.

"Wow, you look gorgeous," he said in awe. I blushed.

"You better not just be saying that to get a kiss," I joked.

"Well, maybe a little," he said, pulling me close. "You know I can't resist those beautiful lips of yours," he murmured in my ear.

"Larry-"

I was cut off by his lips on mine. It was tender and loving. I leaned into him and ran my hands through his hair.

The squeaky door opening jolted us back into reality. We quickly broke apart and I pretended to be fixing Larry's collar as Gordo walked into the area behind the entrance where we were.

"Ok, I think everything's ready," he said.

"Ok, I'll go tell Kate," I said, reluctantly leaving Larry.

I walked slowly back to the dressing room, but turned and blew Larry a kiss when Gordo's back was turned. He blew one back to me, and I wished it was real, so I could keep it with me forever.

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Lizzie's POV

I grabbed my bouquet of white and yellow roses, and hurried out the dressing room with Miranda, Kate's cousin, Tanya, and Kate's friend from college, Denise.

We stepped into the foyer just outside the doors we would be entering from.

"Are you guys ready?" Miranda asked all of us. I was dizzy from anticipation.

We joined up in groups of two, Miranda with Larry, me with Gordo, Matt with Cousin Tanya, and Ethan's college roommate with Kate's friend Denise.

The small orchestra consisting of a piano, a cello, and three violins began to play Pachebel's Canon. Rebecca, the flower girl, who was about 7 years old, stepped timidly into the aisle, flinging rose petals on the carpet. Following her was her 4-year-old brother, Benjamin, holding a red satin pillow with two rings. It was amazing to see such a little boy holding two rings with such care, and knew exactly why Kate had trusted him with the real rings.

Miranda and Larry linked arms and started down the aisle. When they reached the post at the end, that was the cue for Gordo and I to start down the aisle.

We stepped out onto the carpet, underneath four archways decorated with vines, flowers, and ribbons. It felt unnatural to walk at such a slow pace, and Gordo seemed a little stiff as we walked to the altar. As we reached the altar, we separated ways, he to stand on the groom's side, and me to stand on the bride's side, next to Miranda.

Finally, the orchestra began to play "Here Comes the Bride." Everybody stood up, and all I could see at first were the backs of heads. Then Kate appeared with her father.

I could not believe how poised she was. She clung tightly to her father, smiling at everyone as she walked slowly to the altar. But when she saw Ethan, a breath seemed to hitch in her throat. I single tear ran down her cheek and she smiled again. She kissed her father on the cheek and joined Ethan.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join this man, and this woman, in holy matrimony," the minister began.

And that's when I lost it. I began to sniffle, and when they exchanged their own vows, I didn't even bother to wipe my tears away.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You many now kiss the bride."

Ethan and Kate turned to each other and shared their first kiss as a married couple. It was soft, gentle and loving. I grinned through my tears.

Those of us in the wedding party rushed outside to the receiving line. There were hugs all around. I knew that I would have to wait until I could tell Gordo the news. Dreading what was to come, I put on a happy face and joined the rest of them.

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A/N: Hey guys! Thank you soooo much for reading and reviewing! Please continue! Oh, BTW I have noooo idea how weddings work (since I've never been to one!) so I'm kinda just piecing things together, sorry if I skipped too much stuff! But yeah, the reception stuff is coming in the next chapter, and don't worry, Lizzie is going to tell Gordo very soon! Please tell me what you think! Thanks! MUAH!