(looks around sheepishly) Did I say two days? Heh heh. I MEANT twos days to like to like the 4th power. I'm so sorry this is a little (ok a lot) late! I got to see DWL like two days ago and I am recharged ppl! I needed a good excuse for Greg to have ALMOST (I would never do that to Amy guys) stand Amy up. I found one. You guys are all ready to like rip his head off! Amy is very proud of you traitors. Btw I'm trying a new way of writing so bear with me.
Disclaimer: Oh honestl- I DON'Y OWN IT!
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Down With Love
Chapter 19
Late Fee
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He was a dead man.
There was no other way to put it. He was divorced before he was even married. Greg huffed dejectedly as he ran to the church. How was ever going to explain this to Amy?
He doubted she would ever accept the old 'I overslept' excuse anyway. Dodging as many as people as possible he slowly (to his disappointment) made his way through the crowd.
This was getting him nowhere fast. Grimacing he changed course taking a short-cut through an alley. He pitied the fools trying to make it through that crowd. A voice in his head reminded him he had just been on of those fools.
It happened instantly.
With a sickening thud he landed. Greg stared lifelessly above him waiting for the throbbing in his head to cease
Hearing snickers his eyes darted around. "Look at what we have here, fellas". A shoe poked him in the side. "Fresh meat." The pair of black boots was the first thing that was seen.
It didn't end there. About 3 more pairs showed up to join the lone one. Greg sighed knowing this was not good. Not only was he late, but he was now as dirty as the low-lives around him. He struggled to get up closing his eyes to shut out the spots starting to form.
Pain.
That was the most prominent thing in Greg's mind right about now. He took another deep breath before preparing to face the creeps surrounding him. He could tell they weren't friendly. If the smell didn't warn you he was sure their looks did.
It looked as if serious was their only emotion. That was an understatement. He felt for the wall the coolness feeling fresh against his flushed skin.
"Well don't you look nice. Who dressed you today?" He fluttered his eyelashes in a poor attempt to look feminine. "Your mother?"
He was wrong. He had a sense of humor also. Greg just inched further and further away hoping to make a run for it. A hand to the shoulder stopped him instantly. By now the rest of the thug's friends had joined in with the joke enjoying their new plaything.
Greg tried to act brave and look him straight in the eye. Obviously intimidation wasn't his thing for they weren't fazed in the least. He interrupted them realizing what he had been doing before this lovely meeting. "Look I'm late for a wedding so if you could just let me ago we can all forget this ever happened."
The thugs just raised an eyebrow thoroughly amused. They reluctantly backed off before a frighteningly skinny thug added hid two cents.
The only thing Greg noticed was the twin caterpillars he had on his forehead. Thick…fuzzy… and constantly moving with every word he said. "If he's the groom he oughta have something good on him!" By now Greg was less than impressed about their tactics.
A quick glance at who seemed to be the leader of this gang was enough to know what was about to happen next. Greg just sat horrified his gaze switching from the frenzied eyebrows to the pack of rats closing in on him.
On the inside Greg was much calmer. In fact, Greg was down right smug. He knew that there was nothing of him of true value even if they didn't.
He suddenly relaxed, knowing that he had the upper hand. He didn't have anything they could want. Looking every part of the confident man he felt like Greg shoved his hands in his pockets….
only to feel a cool solid object against his palm. A rather terrified look crossed his features. He did have something of great value.
He quickly backed off. This bit of information was something they could know. They took charge looking like hungry wolves while Greg waved his hands in a placating gesture. "I'm sure we can work this out." Nothing he could say would help Greg now. He truly thought he didn't have anything of value on him.
Until he felt his wedding ring.
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I almost stopped it here.
That would have sucked wouldn't it? (gets pocked) Ow!
On wit da fic!
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Amy had been waiting. She had been patient. Others hadn't. Frenzied whispers tore through her heart. She wouldn't give up though.
A loud bang echoed of the walls and a feminine screech was heard.
Amy let out a gasp of surprise dropping the bouquet in her hands. Running as fast as her dress would let her she knelt down to assess the damage. The blood boiled in her veins at the sight. Amy stood up waving away the crowed to show she had everything handled. She couldn't lose her cool.
The lifeless body shifted as she hoisted him up onto her lap.
Greg…
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Amy didn't know how long she sat there.
It could have been hours.
Greg's shallow breathing was the only thing that alerted Amy he was still alive. She had patched him up ignoring the protests of the guest complaining about the blood on her beautiful dress. "I'll be fine." Were the only words she had uttered since she had knelt beside him on the cold marble floor.
No one COULD say anything. Greg was bloody and his face was almost unrecognizable. Amy silently wept wondering when this had all happened. She clutched him desperately careful of the bruises his tattered tux revealed.
She was tired of all the stress. Maybe the wedding just wasn't meant to be. Amy loved Greg, she really did, but some things were just better left undone.
Amy blindly searched for Greg hand whilst crying her heart out. When grasped it she went silent again afraid of what she would say if she were to speak. Her heart clenched when she felt her hand being squeezed back just as fiercely.
Letting out a squeak of surprise Amy lifted her face to look at Greg fully.
He has opened his eyes as far as they would go. Amy knew that with a black eye that was difficult to do. It was enough for her. Already more tears were spilling out of her eyes on his less the perfect face. Greg managed to sit up a little to see Amy better.
"Did they get it? He croaked out and froze. His eyes misted over before anything else was said. "You…waited?"
Amy was amazed. What made him think she wouldn't wait for him? She dreaded what she was feeling. Part of her was mad that he would even insinuate that after all she had been through with him before the marriage. Dragging a frustrated hand through her hair she waited until she was calm again.
Amy had suffered but not as much as he had. She needed to remember that. Giving Greg a smile Amy only reserved for him she kissed him tenderly on the lips.
"I would wait for you forever."
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"I know pronounce you man and wife." He eyed the couple tenderly. "You may now kiss the bride."
Those long awaited words echoed through Amy's mind. Still in the same place as before she leaned down fully prepared to kiss him on the cheek. Greg, feeling great even though he looked terrible, maneuvered his head to the side to catch the kiss full on the lips.
The crowed let out a tremendous cheer as Greg was escorted to the hospital. Amy had told her friends to have fun. The reception was still on after all. She did not want to cancel after Greg had worked so hard to book it.
But she was going with her husband.
Amy's friends had completely understood and wished her the best of luck. No matter how bad it looked Amy was happy. It may not have been perfect…
But it was HER fairy tale ending.
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Okay! Short but I promise I have a chapter I know all of you will adore especially Mrs. Duo Maxwell. I think she will like the next chapter the most tomorrow. I swear it will be out then!
Reviews still make the world go round! So PLEASE don't forget to review. It really doesn't mean a lot to me. Even it is just to say 'kool' or something to tell me you guys are still interested!
Lokileysmith- (giggle) (serious look) yes….the bachelor/bachelorette parties were fun. Yes Amy thinks all of her friends are crazy. He didn't have a stroke or a murder rap but will a bloody nose and a broke ego do?
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emmastarz- (looks back at chapters and gasps) you're RIGHT there was sere in the chapter! Just not her pov! Thank you for pointing that out! Now you know where greg is also! Ain't it great? I'm glad you love my work! Here is another chapter and tom. A new one on DWL!
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Lokileysmith I know I already answered you on another chapter but this is what I get for not writing responses! I get behind and respond to the same person twice! Now you know Greg didn't have a stroke! Worse he met up with undersexed thugs! Love is a many splendid thing! Love lifts us up where we belong! All you need is love! (clears throat) sorry…too much Mulin Rouge! Thanx. Be prepared for dare to suffer!
devilsheart- thanx I hope you like this chapter. The next one will hopefully kick ass!
Forever Tranquility- (cowers under F.T's rage) does the whole late for his own wedding thing look better now? Jealousy does suck! Especially when it involves anime characters (inuyasha is a GREAT example) sorry this short lil chappie took so long! It was hard writing this part! 1 couple down 3 to go and those are really easy.
Bradybunch4529- yes poor amy. When you look at this chapter you say POOR GREG RIGHT? RIGHT? (giggle) glad you liked the stripper! Greg was less than thrilled to do the scene! I loved writing dare sexual tension. Even if I don't usually get sexual tension as graphic as his lol! I'm feeling much better. Thank you for caring! I hope to see you soon!
Urmi- Yes Amy's part was very sweet wasn't it? For some reason I really enjoyed writing about Amy's fierce loyalty. Sometimes I think the other characters don't get as much recognition as they should (giggle) I figure Amy to be fiercely loyal to the ones she loves (like sere) Mina's part was based on an episode of the nanny I had seen a long time ago. I'm glad it was just the spark to make you laugh! Was Greg's excuse good enough?
MoonGirl5657- Thank you! Great job with the repair men! (Claps hands) yay on your four pounds! I'm so proud tee hee! Godiva is truly my weakness. I thought I would make it mina's also! Revenge on the pie thrower!!!!!!!!!! Give him a piece of my mind! Driving my reviewers crazy! Hff. Cute men must be made our love slaves! Repair men must be punished! Well current pie thrower. I'm guessing you might have noticed the little mention of sere gaining weight. I thought you would like that part! Did ya? Hmmm now how to have her lose it.. Oh Darien……..
starzstruck1-1- I kno I already responded! Bear with me! now do you think everything is alright? The poor computer! I'm glad I'm ova here (smirk) I'm glad you loved the stripper! The stripper rox! Lol
The Final Stillness of Saturn- Do you ever get tired of typing your user name…cause I do. (ahem) I loved writing the grocery store scene! I'm glad you liked it! If you have heard of Maiden of the Moon give her all for the credit for the great idea! I got it from Mmm tastes like a lemon! Two men in suit do sound strangely appealing. Maybe because I automatically think what wuld happen when the suit were destroyed (shrugs) o well I guess I may neva kno…
animerocksjapanrocks- refer to Lokileysmith for explanation! You now know where greg is! Or was…
SeaGal- I do too but they're strangely addictive when I write! I'm sorry for the wait after such a horrible cliffe! Here is a make up chappie!
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Neonlights- refer to Lokileysmith response as to double response! Okay! You found Waldo! (ahem) I mean we found Greg! Is this a good enough excuse?
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