I Swear

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This was probably the worst day of CC Babcock's life. Maxwell Sheffield was getting married to the nanny. And that nanny was Nanny Fine. CC wished it was her in that dress marrying that man. She really should've seen this coming. Niles wouldn't shut up about Maxwell and Nanny Fine's progressing relationship. CC had ended up at the place when she heard about the engagement. 'Here Comes The Bride' began playing and Fran finally walked out to get married to Maxwell. It had taken Nanny Fine a good half-hour to finally calm down and get married. CC hoped that she'd leave Maxwell, but no such luck. Niles was up with Maxwell as one of the groomsmen, so she didn't have a playmate to get her through this.

The wedding felt like a slow, painful death for CC Babcock. CC had no idea how she managed to get through it. Niles wasn't with her to keep her entertained and she had to sit next to Yetta. CC thanked god, something she didn't do very often, when Maxwell and Fran said their 'I Do's' and kissed. It was time for the reception. CC wasted no time getting there. She couldn't wait to get alcohol into her body.

She probably downed 7 drinks by the time Niles finally walked up to her. He handed her a drink.

"No thanks I really shouldn't," She said. As soon as he was about to take it away, she grabbed it back and drank it in one gulp.

"How many times have you not done that tonight?" He asked her.

"About eight now," CC told him.

"Oh come on CaCa. You're sexy, beautiful, smart…" Niles trailed off.

"How many times have you done that tonight?" CC asked.

"About 12," Niles said, taking a large sip of his drink.

A new song began playing. Itching to do their favorite past time together, Niles got up and offered her his hand.

"Want to dance?" He asked. She nodded, accepted his hand, and got up to dance with him. They headed over to the dance floor.

They danced for a while until it was time for the bouquet and the garter toss. (i don't think they did it in the actual episode, but I'll do it because I want to because why not) Maxwell very slowly took off Fran's garter. Everyone 'oooed' because well, you know why. When Maxwell finally took off the garter, all the single men gathered round. Maxwell tossed it and with very surprising luck, Niles caught it. Maxwell's family was drunk enough at the time to not care and so they cheered too. Fran grabbed the bouquet which meant it was time for the single women to gather round. CC was grabbing a drink at the time of the garter toss so she didn't notice that a certain butler was the one to catch it. She was too drunk to care who caught it. She was tired of being single. Fran tossed the bouquet and with a squeal of happiness, CC caught it. Everyone who knew Niles and CC's relationship fell silent. The people who didn't know even fell silent because everyone else was silent.

"What's wrong?" CC questioned. Maxwell gulped which was a sign for Fran to break the news.

"Ok, it's time for Niles ta put the garter on. CC sit in this chair," Fran said, signaling to the chair to which she was referring to. CC was frozen in fear and so was Niles.

"Oh come on guys, it'll only take a minute," Fran coaxed. CC took a deep breath and sat in the chair. She wondered how much Niles had to drink. She saw Niles take a deep breath as he got the garter ready to put on her. The band began to play Pony by Ginuwine. CC gritted her teeth and braced herself.

Niles was surprisingly gentle. She wasn't expecting what happened next, though. Niles slid the garter up slowly, getting higher and higher. She wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something deep down inside her brought into the light by the alcohol, but she was enjoying it. The garter was probably just above her knee at this point and Niles showed no sign of stopping. CC wasn't looking at Fran's face, but if she was she would see Fran's jaw on the floor and her eyes wide. Niles grazed her thigh with his hand and CC had to hold back a moan. Niles smirked and stopped with the garter on her midthigh. Oh, he was going to pay.

Once that was over, the band turned back to playing the regular music. CC sat at her table for a while. At some point, she scanned the room and saw Niles flirting with someone she didn't recognize. She gathered that it was probably one of Nanny Fine's friends. A thought crossed her mind when she realized that she still needed to plague revenge on him for earlier. She walked over to Niles and the girl.

"Niles, I can't believe you! At Fran and Max's wedding!" She shouted at him. He had a confused look on his face and so did the girl.

"Um, Miss Babcock, what on earth are you shouting about!" Niles whispered, trying not to cause a scene.

"You're flirting with this woman and I'm your girlfriend," CC sneered. The girl quick apologized and left the two to their own devices.

"Just great, you not only ruin my working life, but you also ruin my personal life," Niles said.

"That's for earlier Rubber Maid. That whole garter thing," CC shot at him. Niles looked at her. Thinking. Contemplating on what to say next. He couldn't tell her why he did it. He was having trouble coming up with a good excuse.

"I thought you'd be grateful. You haven't had a man touch you like that in years," Niles told her. It was her turn to stare at him. She suddenly looked sad.

"I should've known," CC said and she turned around. Turned around and walked right out of the reception.

Niles stood there for a few seconds. He walked up to Maxwell giving him a lame excuse of having to leave the wedding early. Maxwell let him go and Niles ran in the direction of CC.

He found her standing on the sidewalk trying to hail a cab. A cab finally pulled up, but some woman beat CC to it and the cab drove off.

"This stupid city!" CC shouted and sat down on the nearest bench. She didn't notice Niles until he sat down on the bench next to her.

"Why did you walk out?" He bluntly asked her. She started crying. She really wasn't like this when she was drunk. What was wrong with her? He turned towards her and pulled her into a hug. She immediately wrapped her arms around him and cried into his shoulder. He rubbed circles onto her back to soothe her. They sat like that for about ten minutes until she calmed down. She hit him on the chest.

"You're the reason I walked out," CC told him.

"Why on earth was I the reason you walked out?" He asked.

"Because of what you said when I asked you about the garter," CC said, wiping her eyes, "That hurt Niles."

He never meant to hurt her with that. He said it because it was the norm for them. How was he supposed to know it would hurt her. Unless… no that was impossible.

"I'm sorry then," Niles said.

"No you're not," CC replied.

"Yes I am. We never mean to hurt each other. That certainly was not my intention. I assure you," He told her.

"How can I be sure you're not lying to me?" CC said. Was now the right time? Probably not.

"Trust me I'm not. You do trust me don't you?" He asked her. She thought about it for a second before nodding.

She was surprised at herself. Did she really trust him? She guessed she did. He visited her when she was at the place, didn't kill her when she was in the wheelchair, and was always there for her when she least expected it.

"I'll go grab the town car. Max and Fran are using a different car to get to their honeymoon," Niles told her. She grabbed his hand.

"I want to come with you. I don't trust this city at night. Especially when I look good and I'm vulnerable," CC said. He was going to make a zinger at her saying she looked good, but decided against it. He didn't want to kick her while she was already down by something he said.

"Ok," He told her and they headed to the town car.

He drove them to the mansion. She had actually suggested that they go to the mansion. She didn't say why, but he wasn't going to push it.

When they got there, CC asked him where his radio was. He raised his eyebrows in confusion, but told her. She brought it down and put it on the coffee table.

"One last dance," She said, turning it on. She walked over to him and they got into their usual dancing position. He intertwined their fingers with one hand and put his other hand on her waist.

I swear by the moon

And the stars in the sky

And I swear like the shadow that's by your side

"Hmpth, I guess this isn't too bad of a song," CC said and Niles chuckled.

I see the questions in your eyes

I know what's weighing on your mind

You can be sure I know my part

Cause I stand beside you through the years

You'll only cry those happy tears

And though I make mistakes

I'll never break your heart

"Can I ask you why that upset you earlier?" He asked.

"I guess," She said, "I probably won't remember this in the morning anyway." Oh, but he hoped she did.

"I thought that maybe, I don't know. That you found me attractive," CC said. He put his hand under her chin so he could look into her eyes.

And I swear by the moon

And the stars in the sky I'll be there

I swear like the shadow that's by your side

I'll be there for better or worse

Till death do us part

I'll love you with every beat of my heart

And I swear

"God, Babcock, I find you more than attractive," Niles admitted.

"Really?" She asked. He nodded. She pulled him closer to her.

I'll give you every thing I can

I'll build your dreams with these two hands

We'll hang some memories on the walls

And when (and when) just the two of us are there

You won't have to ask if I still care

Cause as time turns the page

My love won't ever age at all

He leaned in and kissed her. She immediately kissed him back. It was a soft gentle kiss.

And I swear (I swear) by the moon

And the stars in the sky I'll be there (I'll be there)

I swear (and I swear) like the shadow that's by your side

I'll be there (I'll be there) for better or worse

Till death do us part I'll love you

With every beat of my heart and I swear

Oh yeah

They had pulled away for a brief second just to kiss again. This time it was deeper and passionate. It felt like fireworks.

I swear (I swear) by the moon

And the stars in the sky I'll be there (I'll be there)

I swear like the shadow that's by your side

I'll be there (I'll be there)

"I think I'm in love with you," Niles said. He shouldn't have said that. He shouldn't have said-

She responded by smiling and kissing him again.

"I'll take as I love you too," he mumbled against her lips.

For better or worse (better or worse)

Till death do us part I'll love you

With every single beat of my heart

I swear I swear oh oh

I swear

At the end of the song, CC released herself from his arms.

"Make me yours, Butler Boy," CC whispered into his ear.

Niles woke up to CC shaking him.

"What is it?" Niles asked her. Sad, that his dream had to end.

"Max and Fran went overboard," CC told him, "Oh, and thanks for everything last night. The comforting and the dance. It was nice."

"Did I tell you anything life changing last night?" Niles asked her. She shook her head.

"The only life changing thing you did last night was when you fell asleep after I told you why I left last night," CC said, "Do you remember what I told you?"

He jumped out of bed and grabbed her. Her eyes got wide.

"I sure did and here's what I have to tell you," He said and he kissed her. She was tense at first and then relaxed. He pulled away.

"What did you stop for?" She asked. He smirked and he kissed her again.