It's one year later, summer is here and so is Sean and Ellie's wedding. They invited everyone to come and finally the day is here….

CHAPTER 30-The REAL white wedding

Ellie POV

I looked at myself in the mirror as Ashley gazed behind me.

"Ellie, you really do look incredible." She said.

"I just want to get this over with. Sean hates this kind of stuff." I replied.

Ashley laughed.

"I don't think he'll mind tonight!" she said.

"Ashley!" I yelled, laughing.

Ashley sighed and straightened my dress in back.

"So, when is Kate coming in?" she asked.

"Tonight. In fact, she should be here any minute." I said.

I heard a door open, and Kate came into the room.

"Ellie! Ashley! You guys look incredible!" she squealed.

Ashley ran up to her and hugged her. As they broke apart I saw Kate's face. She looked tired, from being on the plane, but she still looked completely fabulous.

"Ellie, how are you? And everyone, actually?" she asked.

"Well…I'm okay, Sean is fine, Ashley and JT are still together…and Craig…" I trailed off, realizing what I was saying.

Ashley looked at me, shocked and Kate froze.

"What about Craig?" she asked.

"He works at the photography place. He runs it now, and helps Joey out at the car lot." Ashley said.

"Okay. Good for Craig. Anyway, on better things, the bridesmaid dress you picked out for me—totally gorgeous." Kate said.

"About that. Guess who's the usher you're walking down the aisle with?" I replied.

"Craig? Oh, crap. He agreed to this?" she asked.

"Yeah. He was very mature about it." I replied.

"So…Kate, you haven't told us about Ben. How is it going between you two? Married life must be amazing. How much jewelry do you have?" Ashley asked.

"Ben is going to NYU. We haven't really talked since he left." She replied.

"You guys date, though, right?" I asked.

"We, um...." She replied.

Kate smiled nervously. Ashley and I glanced at each other, curious.

"So…I'm going to get dressed for the rehearsal dinner. It's in an hour, right?" she asked.

I nodded and Kate went into the bathroom with her suitcase.

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Craig POV

I was finally going to see Kate again, after a year of being with out her. I missed her, but I tried to keep busy and not think about what happened between us. I drove to the rehearsal; dinner and took a deep breath as I walked in. I greeted Marco, then turned towards where Ellie and Sean were sitting. I walked towards the table, but someone else caught my eye. It was Kate. She looked more beautiful than I remembered, with her hair gently curled, delicate earrings swinging from her ears, and her dress clinging to her in all the right places. She laughed at something, and I saw her lips. She had on some sexy make-up, it just made me want to grab her and kiss her like I used to. But instead I strided over and interrupted the conversation she was having. Her eyes flitted over to me.

"Craig, it's been so long. How are you? I mean, I heard that you have your own business now. That's great." She said.

I stood there for a second, shocked. How could she pretend nothing happened between us?

"It's been great. But how about you? I haven't heard anything. You're still a mystery." I replied smoothly.

"I'm actually back in Canada. For good, I'm going to college about 30 miles away. The same one as Ashley, we're going to be dorm mates." She said.

My heart stopped. I was going to be seeing her all the time now. I forced my self to smile.

"I missed you, Craig. You have no idea how good it is to see you again." She said.

I gazed at her. Suddenly all of these old feelings came rushing back to me.

"It's time for my speech. I'm the best man." I said awkwardly. I started to walk away, but Kate grabbed my arm.

"Craig, wait. Let me fix that tie." She said.

She gently rearranged my tie. Her hand brushed my neck and I started to sweat. She removed her hands and smiled.

"Sit next to me." She said sweetly.

Kate put her hand in mine and led me to the table where I was supposed to make my speech.

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Ashley POV

It was the end of the rehearsal dinner, and Kate and Craig had been making eyes at each other all night. If anything was going to happen, it had to be left to me. I walked up to Craig as he left for a bathroom break.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"Going to the bathroom…" he replied, confused.

"Go back and get with Kate! You guys were great together! It's been a year, move on." I said.

"Ashley, she could never feel that way for me again. I ruined it all the night before she left. Did you know that she came back to me? And that I turned her down? Yeah, I messed up." He said.

I let my jaw drop.

"You are so stupid. Just go after her. She still wants you." I said.

I nodded at Kate. He sighed and went over to her. He kissed her hand, and she laughed. They had finally started to flirt. I sighed and went off to find JT.

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Kate POV

It was like magic. Craig and I were passing flirty banter, just like when we were together. I didn't really understand it, but Craig was finally looking at me like he wanted me again, and I was happy.

"Kate, so can I drive you home?" he asked.

"Sure." I replied.

We walked out to the parking lot, occasionally brushing against each other, and sometimes my hair would blow across his shoulder. As we approached Ashley's house, Craig stopped his car and looked at me.

"So…um, goodnight." He said softly.

"Goodnight." I replied.

Craig and I slowly leaned into one another. He put his hand on my face and bent over to kiss me. I pulled away suddenly, realizing what was happening.

" I have to go." I said.

I wrenched open his car door and ran inside. I wished I had kissed him. But I was terrified of what would happen if he broke my heart again.

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Ellie POV

I woke up in Sean's arms the next morning. I quietly got out of bed and started to gather my stuff to get ready for the wedding. Sean woke up and sat up by his elbow.

"Ellie, you don't need to get ready for another two hours." He said.

"I know, I just want everything to be perfect." I replied.

Sean chuckled and came over to me.

"And it will be. Just relax. I can help, just come back here with me to the bed…" he said seductively.

He picked me up and tickled me. I laughed hysterically and he picked me up and threw me on the bed. He bent over me and kissed me. He reached his hand to the waistband of my pants and pressed his chest against mine.

"Sean, stop. I have to get your tux from the cleaner's. You have to go!" I said.

Sean backed off.

"Ellie, okay. I'll do it." He replied.

He left quickly and I sighed. Today was my wedding day, and my groom thought I was crazy.

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Craig POV

I was so humiliated. I had attempted to kiss Kate, only to find out she didn't want to kiss me. But I had to walk down the aisle with her today. I made my way through the crowd to the small church where the wedding was going to be. The ceremony was about to start and I was already late. I rushed through to the back of the church and met up with Kate.

"Hey, How's Sean?" I asked.

"Sean is just waiting for the wedding pep talk from his best man. He has a bottle of beer with him." Kate replied.

"Oh god." I said, and went after Sean.

After I had calmed Sean down, the wedding was starting and I stood next to Kate. I noticed she was shaking and that she looked pale.

"Kate, are you okay?" I asked.

"Craig, I don't know if you know this about me, but I have stage fright." She replied.

"But Kate, you're just walking down the aisle." I said.

"I know. I just don't like being on display." She replied.

"Kate, you're going to be fine." I said softly.

I laced my fingers through hers and she raised her eyes to mine.

"I promise I won't run away this time." She said.

I leaned in and gently kissed her. She looked up at me and smiled.

"I feel a lot better now." She said.

"Me too." I replied, and kissed her again.

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Ellie POV

I walked slowly down the aisle, terrified of what I was about to do. I froze, prepared to run, and then I saw Sean. I melted on the spot. I walked towards him and took my place across from him. The priest started saying our vows, but I kept picturing Sean and I having babies, buying a house, and having an anniversary. I woke up when the priest nudged me.

"I do." I said.

"You may now kiss the bride." He said.

Sean lifted my veil and kissed me.

"May I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Cameron!" he said.

I beamed at Sean, and he beamed right back. We were finally married.

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Kate POV

Craig and I were dancing at the reception, just like old times. When a bad song came on, we went to the side and began to make out. After about five songs, we broke away.

"I love you." Craig said.

"I love you too." I replied.

I wrapped my arms around him and he pulled me closer to him.

"I have an idea." Craig said excitedly.

"Okay…" I said.

"Move in with me. Not Ashley. We can see each other all the time! Even better, let's get married!" he said.

"Craig, I love you, and I plan on being with you for the rest of my life. But we don't have to do that all right now. Let's just enjoy what we have, and not rush it." I said.

"Yeah, good idea. Sorry, I just had love euphoria." He replied.

I kissed him and led him back into the reception. A slow love song was playing, and we danced again. I looked around the room. Ellie and Sean were MIA, probably in their hotel room. Ashley was laughing with JT as they were dancing a few feet away. Manny and Jimmy were looking tenderly at each other by the door. I looked back at Craig.

"I'm so happy." I said.

"Kate, I missed this. I was such a jerk back in high school." He said.

"No, you weren't. I loved you back then. But I like mature, photography Craig better." I said.

"Me too. High school Craig would never have managed to win you back." He said.

"High school Kate never would have let you." I replied.

"Oh my god. This is it. We're all on our own. It's pretty scary." He said.

"Yeah. But you have me." I replied.

"Thank god." He said.

He kissed me and I fell into his arms.