(Present day)
"Nick! I'm getting married!"
I faked a smile and hugged her, "I know! That's amazing miles."
She let go and looked at her ring, "ugh isn't it gorgeous?"
I slowly nodded, "beautiful."
Suddenly someone walked in, "Miley."
Miley turned around and smiled even wider, "Liam!" she ran to her fiancé and hugged him tight. I thought it would be impossible for them to ever let go.
He let go and looked at me, "hey Nick."
I nodded, "Liam."
Liam looked at Miley, "you ask him?"
I looked at Miley confused, "ask me what?"
She smiled, "I almost forgot!" she took my hand, "Nick?"
"Ya?"
"Um... Since my dad can't be here... To um... Give me away..."
Shit.
"I was wondering if you would do it."
"Me?"
She nodded, "well of course! You're my best friend! I wouldn't want it any other way."
I gulped, how could I resist when she looked at me that way? I looked around to see everyone looking at me. There was no way I could refuse in front of friends and miley's family. So I did something I knew I'd regret, I nodded, "of course!"
She squealed and hugged me, "thank you Nicky!"
Liam smiled, "thanks man."
Great, first I find out my best friends getting married to a douche bag and now I have the "honor" to give her away to him. This day just couldn't get any worse.
(Flashback; 4 years ago)
I looked at Miley as tears flooded down her face. I couldn't bear to see her like this, how was it possible for such a beautiful and strong girl to cry and be as sad as she was now? I squeezed her hand tighter.
She looked up at me and laid her head on my shoulder. I could feel the tears seep through my suit as she cried.
"May he rest in peace" said the preacher.
Was this a dream? Or was this actually happening. Practically my second dad, dead... And I was at his funeral holding his daughter in my arms. But though he was gone, I remember he had once told me, "If anything happens, take care of miles for me."
Now he was gone, and I was now supposed to watch over Miley no matter what the circumstances.
Miley sat down on the couch and played with her fingers. I slowly sat next to her and put my arm around her for comfort.
"There were so many things we didn't get to do. And there were so many things I wanted to say... Now he's gone."
"Miles, he might be gone, but he'll always be with you no matter what."
She nodded, "I know..."
"Just remember, he died to save many lives. Fighting for his country, you couldn't ask for a braver and more generous father."
I kissed her forehead and we just sat there in silence as she cried, and I found myself shedding tears too.