KEEPING QUIET IS HARD

Standing across from a really delicious looking guy in a sexy Armani tux while your sister says her vows is really hard. Especially when you're envisioning him naked. I wouldn't recommend doing that, because you could end up collapsing on the ground in ecstasy while everybody else just stares.

Thankfully, I had gotten through the wedding without much trouble. It was a beautiful service, and Ashley looked amazing in her simple white dress. Kevin had pulled her in for a light 'couple's first kiss' type thing, but Ashley had quickly changed that, dipping him down and kissing him passionately. Only Ashley, right?

Now it was time for the reception. The once hectic tent was beautifully lit with small lights hanging down from the supporting metallic beams while an indie-rock duo performed on stage from a group of mellow dancers. Ashley had set it up so that the musical act would change every fifteen minutes, ending the night with a performance from me. I had only agreed to that in a time of desperation, when I felt I wasn't putting any effort into helping with the wedding. Now, I was regretting it.

As the duo came to an end, my sister was coming on stage. She smiled, tapping on the microphone lightly. Everyone immediately hushed, turning his or her attention towards her.

"Hey everyone. Thank you so much again for coming out tonight. I can't tell you how much I love this man right here," She pointed towards Kevin, whose cheeks grew red, but you could still tell he loved every minute of it. "Now, my sister promised me she would go up as the final act, but we kind of had some difficulties. Meaning she has to get her skinny ass up here now."

Suddenly, Nick was rushing me towards the stage where to chairs were set up, an acoustic guitar at each. I sat down in one, smiling at the crowd of at least four hundred people. I didn't know most of them, but did I ever really know anyone I was performing for? I picked up my guitar, looking at Nick with a confused frown.

"Who's the other chair for?"

Nick ignored my question as Joe pushed past him, placing himself in the seat next to me and picked up the guitar. He threw me a quick smile, strumming out a few random chords and tuning it. I didn't need to ask any more questions as he began strumming the opening chords to "Something is Wrong" by Phantom Planet. He leaned towards the microphone in front of him, his beautiful voice filling the whole tent.

"Goodness sometimes things get bad, but I swear I'm doing all I can. So try all you want to, I'm gonna try too," I looked over at Joe's singing form, suddenly compelled to sing with him. I picked up my own guitar, joining in. I leaned towards my microphone, and just let go.

"If I get one ray of sunlight to hold in my hands, maybe we can be happy again. I'll try for one ray of sunlight to hold in my hand, and I guess that this isn't the end, maybe we can be happy again."

By now, Joe had stopped playing. I did the same, looking over at the middle Jonas boy. Looking over at Joe? No, looking over at the love of my life.

Simultaneously, we leaned in to what I can honestly say was the most passionate kiss in my life. Joe pulled away first, the sound of the guests clapping behind us. None of it mattered. All we saw was each other.

"Never leave me again," Joe breathed out easily. I just smiled that all knowing grin, placing a quick kiss on his lips.

"I promise."

And it's over! I hope you enjoyed it. It's basically my baby. Thanks for reading, reviewing, everything. It means so much to me. The sequel, "Last Call", will be starting soon. Hope you like it too! Thanks again.

LOVE, TRUST IN HOPE (RILEY JAY)