Carl's POV
"Whoa. Looking sharp Glenn," I complimented him on his tuxedo.
"Thanks. You too." Glenn chirped happily.
I glanced down to my tux and shrugged back at Glenn, "Little tight by the neck." I said while pulling at my collar.
"Can you believe that out of all the guys in the world she picked me?" Glenn smiled looking at the aisle, where people started occupying the seats.
"Well...honestly...no," I said.
"Me neither," He chuckled nervously.
"But I'm sure that whatever she saw in you made her happy, and you should be proud of that." I sincerely said and patted his shoulder.
"Do you still remember the time when Maggie and I first met?"
"Actually Beth only told me the story, I met you back when I was 13."
Flashback...
It was summer again, and the Grimes family was on vacation. 13 year old Carl went on to his regular visit to the Greene household. He wasn't surprised to see Beth and Maggie on the front porch playing their chess game. Maggie was wearing a loose shirt that showed a little of her midriff and denim shorts. Beth wore a light blue summer dress and her hair was tied in a braid. When he was spotted by the Greene sisters, they immediately broke into warm smiles. Beth gave Carl a quick hug that made Maggie smirk.
"I'm glad your back," Beth greeted.
"Nice to see you again Carl," Maggie waved at him and he smiled back.
"Thanks. I'm glad I back too." Carl smiled.
"Hey. Your voice got lower!" Beth exclaimed and she looked at Maggie who nodded in agreement.
"Ha...ha...yeah, well puberty is giving me a hard time so...", He shrugs and rubbed the back of his neck.
They started to catch up. Carl told the story on when his voice started cracking up and getting lower, 5 months ago. Just a few weeks after his birthday, Rick and his co-officer Shane Walsh, who they treated as family, were the first one to notice and they started clapping, ruffling his hair and decided to give him "the talk". The girls laughed and Beth told him on how she'd been practicing playing the piano and the guitar.
"Maybe you can play for me sometimes," he suggested and almost immediately regretted saying that as soon as the words past his lips.
Both of them blushed simultaneously and Carl mentally scolded himself to think first before he says anything. Luckily, Maggie cut in their awkward silence.
"Um...why don't we order pizza?" Maggie said and the other two quickly nodded in agreement.
They ordered pepperoni for Carl, anchovies and olives for Maggie, and plain cheese for Beth. The trio waited for a half hour before they saw a pizza delivery car heading towards the Greene household. Maggie suddenly perked up and waited eagerly against the railings. That was the first time Carl saw Glenn, in his tattered pizza uniform, his hat crooked to the side, and the exhausted look on his face, he thought for a second that he was more of a high school student who stole a box of pizza. But even though he looked like he hasn't slept for days, the huge grin plastered on his face made him look like a friendly, easy-going guy. He held the pizza box as he ran towards them and clumsily tripping a little on the steps.
"Here you go, that'll be 13 dollars," He smiled at them but his gaze lingered a bit longer to Maggie than the kids.
"Slow down pizza boy. Are you getting cocky?" Maggie raised a brow.
"Maybe," Glenn shrugged smugly, "Got all my deliveries done early today and my boss gave me a raise."
"Wow. That's great, babe" Maggie gave him a kiss on the lips and Glenn's ears and cheeks turned bright red.
Carl walked up to Beth in curiosity, "Who's that?"
She smiled at them before back at him, "That's Glenn, Maggie's boyfriend."
"Really? 'cause I thought Maggie went for more rugged looking guys," he said and Beth elbowed him quite hard.
"That's mean. Glenn is a good guy and like a brother to me." She huffed disapprovingly.
"Alright, alright, I'm sorry. Since when did they started dating?" Carl asked.
"Last year, Glenn's family moved here from Michigan and got the job after that pizza parlor's grand opening last summer."
After their little chat, Maggie and Glenn walked to Beth and Carl.
"Hey Beth!" The Asian man smiled cheerfully.
"Hey Glenn!" Beth replied with equal enthusiasm.
"Glenn, this is Carl Grimes." Maggie put a hand on Carl's shoulder, "He's the son Rick Grimes, the former sheriff of this town."
"Oh yeah, I've seen your that dad around. Nice to meet you pal," Glenn held out his fist and Carl awkwardly bumped his fist against his.
"Likewise." Carl said.
End of Flashback...
Carl's POV
"You were such a little kid back then, now you're taller than me." Glenn said, never looking away from the church doors.
"Well, stop making this all about me. This is your big day." I patted his back encouragingly.
"Hey, Carl?
"Yeah?"
"Thanks for being my best man," Glenn smiled warmly.
"Your welcome pal," I smiled back as we both heard the organ play and the people take their seats. I went to my position and Glenn to his as the ring-bearer, who was Shawn, entered through the doors. The other bridesmaids, flower girls, and ushers also walked down the aisle. When I saw Beth, my heart started to flutter in my chest. Even though she wasn't the bride, she still look as gorgeous as ever, in her lavender gown, and tiny flowers keeping her hair tied in place. She stood beside me and I smelled her summer breeze perfume that made me smiled even more. She interlocked her hand with mine and I gladly obliged as we watched Maggie and Hershel, strode down the aisle. Hershel accompanied Maggie and kissing her cheek before handing her to Glenn and the priest started his monologue.
"Do you Glenn Rhee, take Maggie Greene to be your wife?"
"Do I ever!" I chuckled when Glenn said that.
"And do you Maggie Greene, take Glenn Rhee, to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
"Yes, of course."
"Well now then, you may kiss the..." the priest got cut off when Maggie yanked Glenn's shirt and pulled him into a kiss, but he continued with a, "...Groom?"
The crowd started cheering and I pulled in Beth to my side and we excitedly cheered for them.
At the wedding reception, the Rhee family and the Greene family toasted for their wedded children. The musicians started to play and people started to dance after Glenn and Maggie took the dance floor.
I walked up to Beth and held out my hand, "Wanna dance?"
She took my hand softly, "I'd love to."
We danced next to Maggie and Glenn. I placed both of my hands on her waist and she rested her hands on the back of my neck. I caught a glimpse of Jimmy and Eliza slow dancing too, and Randall twirling Sophia around. Noah raised his champagne glass to my direction and I nodded back at him.
"You okay?" Beth looked up at me.
"Y-yeah, um...I just...never danced like this before." I felt my cheeks heat up in embarrassment.
She giggled and then cupped my cheek, "Let's just take it slow."
I smiled and nodded, we danced inch by inch, I kept staring at my feet, nervous that I'll step on her but she just laughed and said it was okay. I was getting the hang of it when I heard playful snickers behind my back.
"Now I know who's getting married next," Maggie teased.
"That's for sure," Glenn added.
We just smiled at each other and ignored them. I felt kinda flushed though, and she must have noticed because she asked, "Do you want to marry me?"
My eyes went wide in bafflement and I started to cough and stutter words out, "Uhh...of-of course, I w-wanna marry my beautiful, amazing girlfriend, b-but let's just save that for another day."
She smiled, contented with his answer and placed a soft kiss on his cheek before laying her head on his shoulder while continuing dancing. And also realizing that she loves him so much.
Did another wedding scene _ . Sorry for the long wait to update, but I got a busy schedule. Next chapter will be posted most probably this week, if not maybe Sunday. :)
