Sorry I haven't updated in ages I've just got so much college work to do and at this moment I really should be writing a law essay rather then this but oh well! Hope you don't find it too boring!

The first thing that Jimmy saw when he entered the banquet hall was Kirsten. How could you not be drawn to her? There she stood in the centre of the room surrounded by their old friends. The red cocktail dress she wore accentuated her tight toned body. Her hair fell around her face in soft curls emphasising her classic beauty. She moved away from the group and thinking she was coming towards him he began to walking over to her. He had never felt such a combination of shock and jealously when she headed in the direction of a tall, he had to admit good-looking guy. Worse still she kissed him as he enveloped her in his arms. His blood began to boil as he saw her tilt her head back after this jerk whispered something into her ear. He was ready to go over there and punch him when he heard his wife-to-be call ….

'Jimmy where have you been? Will you get me a drink? I mean a really drink not one of those things with fruit in it a JD preferably'

Jimmy grabbed Julie and said he wanted to introduce her to someone. This was his opportunity to find out who Kirsten's date was.

'Kirsten'

She turned around clearly annoyed that she had been interrupted from Sandy's undivided attention.

'Oh Jimmy hi. Sorry didn't see you' she kissed him falsely on the cheek.

'This is Julie' placing his arm around Julie's shoulder waiting for a reaction, anything to show that Kirsten was feeling the same jealousy he was now but there was no sign.

Kirstin polite as always stretched out her hand 'Oh Julie, I'm Kirsten congratulations I hope you'II be really happy. The arrangements look fabulous and this is only the night before the wedding. You must be so excited'

'So this was the famous Kirsten, Jimmy's one and only, the woman she was never going to live up to' Julie thought. 'Oh it's so good to meet you, I've heard so much about you. Yes, everything seems to be going to plan but you know all that materialistic stuff doesn't matter you know because myself and James are just meant to be together. Isn't that right honey?'

Someone was getting a bit uptight and territorial Kirsten thought trying not to smirk and just simply replied 'I'm sure you are. Oh sorry I forgot to introduce Sandy my boyfriend, he goes to Berkeley as well.'

Jimmy unwillingly shook hands with him 'Pleased to meet, so what are you studying?'

'Law'

'Oh so your one of those who's out to rip everyone off right?' Jimmy replied humorously.

'Sandy, serving the rich and dysfunctional now that would be a sight. No actually Jimmy Sandy is probably the most self-righteous person you'II meet' Kirsten laughed as Sandy mockingly grabbed her by the waist.

'Thanks babe you're really painting a nice unbiased picture of me'

'It was meant as a compliment'

'Really well I love you too' Sandy moved her closer.

'I know you do'

'Oh yeah?'

Jimmy couldn't believe this, they were talking about love. What? Were they completely oblivious to the fact that he was standing right in front of them.

'Oh Jimmy don't they make such a cute couple. Anyway guy's we'II leave you for the moment. James and I have to make the social rounds. Boring I know but essential. Bye' Julie tucked her arms into Jimmy's and guided him off.

He watched seething with jealousy as they danced totally absorbed in each other, kissing now and then. Kirsten had never ever been up for public displays of affection but she clearly had no problem making out with Sandy in front of all her friends and family. What had happened to her? He had never seen her like this, so …. happy and relaxed. It was that twinkle in her eye, that smile that made her face dance when she looked at Sandy. Maybe she was really just trying to get his attention? Come on it must be hard for her to see him get married. Maybe if he could get her on her own she'd be up for some fun tonight? After all it was his last night of freedom.

'Sandy before I introduce I just want to apologise in advance for the way my father is going to act. And I just want you to know that I love you now matter what ok?'

'Kirsten you make it sound as if I'm going on trial for capital murder or something!'

'That would probably be easier, less hurtful you kn..' Sandy just kissed her to keep her quiet 'Kirsten for the umpteenth time relax I can handle this' and took her hand in his as they went to meet the devil.

'Dad I'd like you to meet someone.'

Caleb didn't even reply but merely took one look at Sandy and gave a disapproving sigh.

'Dad this is Sandy, he's in his final year of law in Berkeley.' Kirsten voice was shaking but she felt Sandy rubbing her back urging her to relax.

'Have you any internship's lined up yet?' Caleb asked ignorantly.

'Yes sir I'm working in the PD's office for a couple of months after the summer before I decide what my best options …' and before he had even finished Caleb had turned away and started talking to someone else.

Kirsten was seething 'Typical Sandy I'm so sorry. I just want him to like you so badly. He doesn't even care that you're so important to me'. She looked like she was going to burst into tears. 'Hey don't worry about it all I care about is that I'm important to you. You're dad isn't going to stop me loving you and your cute adorable button nose' as he kissed it gently. 'Here look let's just go dance that way we can piss him off even more'. Sandy was intelligent enough not to take Caleb's reaction personally. Of course he was never going to approve of him; he had none of the things that made you important in this community but Kirsten didn't care and that was all that mattered.

'Actually you know what I've got a bit of a headache maybe I should go lie down for a bit' she said in a suggestive tone as she started playing with his tie. 'Do you think you could help me feel more comfortable and accompany me to my room?'

'I think that could be arranged' and he grabbed her hand leading her out of the ballroom. To tell you the truth he was glad he got to have her to himself for a bit. Ever since they had arrived in Newport that morning they hadn't had much time together. Kirsten had been so uptight about the whole thing that she had been a nervous wreck. They eventually reached there hotel room, struggling to open the door as their kisses became deeper and more passionate. Once the door was closed Sandy immediately started removing her dress.

'I'm feeling better already' Kirsten smirked as Sandy began to trace soft kisses along her collar bone. 'Oh babe you've felt nothing yet' as he guided her towards the bed.

An hour or so later, Jimmy decided he was going to find Kirsten and talk to her, find out what was up. He walked along the corridor to her room and he was just about to knock on her door when it opened with Kirsten backing out the door her hands all over Sandy, who's hair was now looking quite dishevelled. They were both giggling but stopped abruptly when they spotted Jimmy.

'Eh Jimmy you ok? Sorry I … I wasn't feeling well so I just came upstairs to get some ibuprofen'

'Can I talk you for a second alone?' Jimmy glared at Sandy.

'You can say it in front of Sandy because I'II be telling him anyway' Kirsten was afraid where this was going Jimmy looked furious.

'What he's your body guard now? What the hell has got into you Kirsten? You're like a completely different person? Why are you hanging around with a nobody like him?'

That's when he felt it. She had slapped him across the face.

'Don't you dare speak about Sandy that way. His twice the man you'II ever be'

'But what about us? How can you just forget that?'

'Forget what? There is no us. I'm in love with Sandy and I will be forever and nothing anyone says is going to change that. Grow up Jimmy and move on your getting married tomorrow. Let's go Sandy' She tugged his arm and headed down the corridor as Jimmy sulked off in the opposite direction.

'What?' she asked as she saw Sandy's quizzical face.

'You're quite the talker sometimes you know'

'I like to save it for when it counts. Come on' she placed her hand in his and headed towards the elevator.

'Kirsten'

'Yeah' she turned around as she pressed the button.

'I'II love you forever too you know'

'That a promise?'

'You bet' and with that he kissed her softly.

'Sandy you ever done it in an elevator?' she asked as the doors closed.

'There's always a first for everything' he replied as she laughed wrapping her arms around his shoulders.

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