A/N: hi all. I have a feeling that this is going to be short and I apologize for that. I'm having some issues finishing this. Not because I don't know how to end it I just never seem to want to write it. But I am going to finish. There is technically 2 chapters left, but I may make it into one. Onto chapter 10. thanks in advance for the reviews.

Two weeks after incident

"Have you seen Austin at all?" Tilly asked at lunch.

I shook my head " no. I'm still not ready."

"Well you both said it was a mistake" Trish said.

I took a bite of my sandwich "yes. It is still awkward though." What was Trish getting at?

"Are you sure you wanted him to say it was a mistake?" Tilly gently said.

I scoffed a little to hard and loud. " God no. it is way better this way. He is a pig and can't be in a real relationship." Why was this turning on her? She was happy with the decision. Is it her fault that Austin didn't contact her either.

"While that may or not be a true statement; it doesn't change the fact that you wish he said it wasn't a mistake" Trish boldly said. Tilly nodded in agreement.

I could only stare at them.

Three Weeks

"I think I know what the real problem is" I started to say to Dez. We were taking a run through Central Park.

"Problem about what Austin?" Dez sighed.

"The problem with Ally and I. The problem is that she and I knew each other stories. So once we were done we had nothing to talk about." That had to be the reason why she hasn't talk to me.

"Sure that's the problem Austin." Dez said and picked up his pace to get ahead of me.

"What do you think it is something else?" I ran after Dez.

Five weeks

It was a sunny mid September Wednesday; Dez and I grabed hot dogs off a vendor for lunch.

"So you haven't talked to Ally in five weeks?" Dez gasped.

"I'm waiting until she call me. The whole thing is complicated."

Dez looked like he wanted to say something but only said " It's your life."

I didn't press him any further and decided to change the subject. "How are the wedding plans coming? I'm so honored that ou chose me to be your best man."

"well you are my best man. Plans are coming along. Trish is surprisingly getting into it. She has already gone dress shopping with Ally."

"That's great." I imagine how pretty Ally is going to look in her bridesmaid dress. "so why the big rush? Only a 3 month engagement?" I took a seat on a nearby bench and Dez joined me.

"It was my grandmothers idea. You know how she lost her mind; well she has thing about the number 3. Things have to be done in 3. She first wanted it to be in 3 days, but we told her we didn't want to elope we wanted a real ceremony. Then she wanted it in 3 weeks and no venue was available so we compromised on 3 months because we weren't going to wait 3 years."

"Why does it matter? Just tell her that it is 3 months and push the date to later."

Dez laughed "she's crazy, but can still count. Besides I can't wait to marry Trish and for the fact that my grandmother is paying for the honeymoon."

"Wow that's an awesome wedding present."

"It really is. It's not like we can't aford it, but it's nice not having to pay."

"Where are you going?" I wipe mustard off my chin.

"Thornberry Castle in England. They say it is haunted so Trish is super-excited. We are going on a lot of day trips since we will be there for two weeks." Dez got up and threw away his trash.

"That's interesting. You guys should have a lot of fun. They honeymoon sort of sets the tone for the marriage. Go somewhere awesome, your marriage will be too. I should of left Teddy after our honeymoon." I follow him to the bin.

"Where did you go again?"

"Upstate to her uncles cabin. Five days in the woods with no internet or cable and for four of them she complained that she couldn't get any work done. God she was awful. It was her idea to go there, not my fault her uncle got rid of all his amenities right before we got there." My blood began to boil just thinking about her. Dezs voice pulled me out of my thoughts.

"Well that's in the past. Your next honeymoon will be better."

6 weeks-7 weeks until wedding

"Ally has yet to call me. Our friendship seems to be over. Maybe theres a point in the relationship where it is just to late have sex."

It is a rainy October day. I am walking home and on the phone with Dez. Since I'm never with Ally anymore all my time is with Dez. I had no idea I had so little amount of friends. I pull my collar on my green army jacket up.

"Sorry Austin. You need to start seeing people" Dez said.

"I see people. I went out with someone last night. I'm heading home from it now" I smirked even though he couldn't see me.

"I don't mean casual sex Austin. I mean a real date one that could become a girlfriend."

"None of the girls I meet are dating material." I buy an umbrella in a little shop; since the rain is really coming down. That's what I love about New York everything you need is right there.

"That's because you pick up bimbos at bars. I'm going to find you someone and you can go on a double date with Trish and I."

"Ugh fine." I didn't really want to date anyone, but he was right. I was getting to old for the bar scene. In another year I would be the creepy old guy.

"Ok great. I will find someone perfect for you. Well almost perfect." I knew he meant that Ally was the one that was perfect for me.

"I'll talk you later man."

Dez ended the call.

8 weeks- 5 weeks till wedding

I went with Trish for her final fitting. I lounged myself on a couch and snacked on some M&M's.

"So" I begin. "Is Austin bringing anyone to the wedding?"

If Trish wasn't being pinned she would of shrugged. "I'm not sure. He was dating this medical billing specialist that Dez introduced him too."

I felt my body heat up in jealousy "what does she look like?"

"oh thin, pretty, big tits. Your basic nightmare." She turned to face me "what do you think?"

I had tears in my eyes "Oh Trish."

"Don't you dare start blubbering on me" Trish glared.

"I can't help it. You look beautiful." She had picked a dress that screamed Trish. A one shoulder feather dress. It said here I am and I look good.

My dress was all purple it was floor length it was really beautiful.

"You really think so?" Trish relooked at herself in the mirror.

"Oh my God yes." I wipe my eyes dry.

"Never thought I would be so excited to get married" Trish smiled.

"Me either" I joked.

Day of wedding

The big day was finally here. I stood in the bridal room of the Dumbo Loft. It was an old coffee factory and Trish fell in love.

The bride was getting the final touches done. Her hair was professionally straighted. Since she opted for no veil she wore her hair up. On her side bun was a crystal flower. She looked stunning.

Trish said I could wear my hair anyway I wanted so I chose to wear it down. I did have curled and give it a bit of bounce though.

Trishs father came in; when he saw Trish he smiled.

"You look beautiful sweetheart. Dez is a lucky man."

"Thanks dad." She stood up and took her dads waiting arm. "Okay lets do this."

The music began to play and I made my way to the front. I look up and there was Austin looking handsome in his tux. Damn him for being handsome.

Trish and her dad made their way down the aisle. Trish had the biggest smile I'd ever seen on her face.

She lightly kissed her fathers cheek as she took Dezs hand. The priest began " we are gathered here today…"

I zoned out, I couldn't help but look at Austin. 3 months, he hasn't tried to contact me once in 3 months. What a jerk. I am staring at him and he looks up at me. Crap he caught me staring. I blink and look back at Trish and Dez. I zoned back in "time for the rings." I smile as they exchange vows.

"By the power vested in me and the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." The room errupted in applause.

The reception was also at the Dumbo Loft we just went up to the next floor.

Tilly and I stood talking and watching Trish dance with Dez. "I've never seen her so happy" I remarked.

"I know. What are we going to do with you though?" Tilly asked.

"Me? I'll be fine."

Tilly was going to respond when Rob came over. "Care to dance milady?"

Tilly smiled "Oh yeah I do." She laughed as she dragged her husband onto the dance floor.

As the story of my life I stood alone among the couples. I must be destined to be the single friend for the rest of my life.

"Hi Ally." A voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I turn and see Austin.

"Hello" I said coldly. My tone didn't turn him away.

It was a lovely ceremony" he said.

"Beautiful." I took a shrimp puff from a waiter; I needed something to fidget with.

"Can't believe Thanksgiving is in two weeks. Holidays are always so rough."

"Yup they can be torture." I was not in the mood for small talk especially with Austin.

"So are we…?" he began but I interrupted.

"I don't want to talk about it."

"We have too at some point."

I held my hand up " I don't want to talk about it."

"Ally."

I walk away and beckoned him to follow.

"are we really going to not talk about it?" he asked.

"I'm trying to not make it a big deal" I reason.

"I'm not trying to make it a big deal either. I'm not saying it doesn't mean anything but why does it have to mean everything?"

"Because it does! You should know that better then anyone else" I hissed.

"We really need to move on from this" he said.

"Move on? I'm not sure I'm ready. I mean it did just happen."

Austin scoffed "just happened? It happened 3 months ago."

"So? Your point is what?" I snide.

"So you know how a year to a person is like 7 to a dog?" he asked me.

I was about to say that's not true; when the words meaning hit my brain. " is one of us supposed o be a dog in this scenario?"

"yes" he said simply.

"who is the dog?"

"you are." He said it so casually it made me so angry.

"I am. I am the dog. I…" I walk closer to the kitchen. " I am not the dog. You are the dog. You're the one who ran out the next day."

"I didn't run out" he tried to defend himself.

"no sprinted is more like it." I turn and sped walked to the kitchen.

"We both said it was a mistake" he called as he followed.

"The worst mistake I ever made." I threw the shrimp puff I had been holding as I slammed into the kitchen.

Austin was right on my heel. "Let me get one thing straight I did not go over to our apartment that night to make love to you. But you looked up at me with your big weepy eyes saying don't go Austin. Hold me longer Austin. What was I supposed to do?"

I felt my eyes water in anger. I tried to form the right words but I couldn't. I said the only thing I could say. "You took pity on me? Fuck you." I slapped him hard across the face. I stormed out before he could see me cry. I get back to the party and Dez is at the mic.

"I would like to propose a toast to Austin and Ally. Becauseif either of us had found them remotely attractive we wouldn't be here today."

Everyone clapped and laughed as they turned to stare at Austin and I. His cheek was bright red from where I slapped him and I knew my eyes were all puffy. I wanted to go home.

The reception ended around midnight. Everyone waived Trish and Dezs off as the left for the airport; their flight was at 2.

I had managed to avoid Austin for the rest of the evening. I was done with him.

A/n: so this was longer then I thought it was going to be. So yay for that. To know what Trishs and Allys dresses looked like. Got to alfred angelo website. Trish dress is style number 868. And Allys is 7166. in purple.