A/N: This is my first time writing a story off of the movie. My friend, Darla, requested an alternate ending where Michael chooses Jules in the end. I wanted that ending too. If I could rewrite the ending where Michael/Jules realistically got their HEA, this is how I would do it. My writing style is the same for all of my stories. I understand that not everyone will like my style or the overall story. I ask that you please be respectful on the time it took to write this. If you like it, feel free to review/follow/favorite. I appreciate constructive criticism as long as you're not just being mean in your feedback. I'm using some of the scenes from the movie, but also putting my own spin on it. Hope you like it. Warning: Some chapters will be shorter/longer than others. Rated 'T' for language. This story will be updated once on the weekends due to work commitments.
NOTE: The following scene takes place when Jules finally tells Michael her true feelings before Michael sees Kimmy running off and the big chase happens.
My Best Friend's Wedding story
Title: It Was Always You
Summary: Michael & Jules have always been best friends. When she reveals her true feelings on his wedding day to Kimmy, he feels blindsided. However, when he reflects on their friendship, he realizes she always put him first. Who will be chosen in the end?
Disclaimer: I don't own the movie, but do ownthe plot.
Chapter 1
(Michael and Jules are currently standing in the wedding aisle. He looks at her weirdly as it was obvious she needed to tell him something. What that was...he didn't know. She starts pacing back and forth in the little area. He attempts to calm her down with his soothing words)
Michael: "J-Jules. Calm down. Please. What is wrong? You're starting to freak me out."
(As she continues pacing, she speaks)
Jules: "Trust me. You're going to really freak out when you hear what I have to say. At least, I believe you will." (sighs deeply) "Why didn't I do this before? If I did, we wouldn't be in this mess." (chuckles dryly) "Then again, we might still be in it. Kimmy is going to hate me. No, she'll probably fucking kill me. After all, I am ruining her wedding day to you."
Michael: (puzzled) "Ruin our day? How?" (chuckles & shakes his head) "The only thing you're doing is being really crazy. Just talk to me."
(When Jules looks at Michael for a second, she immediately goes back to talking under her breath. Michael knew that it was time to control the situation. He takes her hand, catching her off-guard, and makes her walk a few steps towards him. He places his hands on the back of her red hair and caresses it. She didn't know what was going on. He has her look at him directly in the eyes)
Michael: (softened voice) "Calm down. I'm right here."
(She attempts to look away, but he gently makes her look back at him. He tells her to close her eyes. A few seconds after still being nervous, he has her take deep breaths. She does as she's told. They were both amazed that that they still had this kind of an effect on each other. Jules always knew Michael made her get butterflies in her tummy)
(With Jules' closed eyes and gentle breathing, he can't help but admire her. She always looked beautiful. In that moment, though, she was simply stunning. He briefly looks away as he wondered what got into him. He loved Kimmy. They are engaged to be married today. So, why was he having these feelings about his best friend, his Jules? He didn't have a clue. He shakes away those sudden feelings he had and concentrates on what's going on in front of him)
Michael: "Okay. Now that you're more alert, let's talk."
(Jules slowly opens her eyes to see Michael's sweet, dark eyes. She smiles a bit before he speaks)
Michael: "I know there is something that you want to tell me. I get the feeling that you have wanted to say it the last couple of days."
(Michael rests his hands on both sides of her cheeks before smiling)
Michael: "Am I right?"
Jules: (nods) "Yes." (low voice) "I just know that once I tell you, Michael, you may never forgive me."
Michael: (perplexed) "Why do you say that?"
(This time, Jules manages to look away. With her saddened face, Michael grew worried again)
Michael: "Damn it, Jules! You're scaring me! What the hell is wrong?"
(Michael continues to face her in her saddened state. He didn't understand. He walks in a circle with his hands on his face like he was trying to think. He stops pacing and is frustrated)
Michael: "Are you sick? Are you ill? Are you afraid to tell me you're severely ill or something? Because I'll look at you differently?"
Jules: (shakes her head) "No."
(Both were getting frustrated. Michael didn't know what the hell to think anymore. Jules wanted so badly to tell him what's she's secretly waited YEARS to say, but couldn't get the nerve to. She places her hands on her hips and looks down. Michael slides his hands over his hair and folds his arms over his chest. He briefly looks up before facing her and raises his voice)
Michael: "If you're not sick, Jules, then what the hell is going on? Would you please just tell me?!"
(Jules raises her hands and sighs deeply in defeat as she speaks)
Jules: "Don't you get it, Michael? No, I'm not sick or hurt or anything like that. I-I..." (groans loudly) "I can't. I shouldn't say this."
(Michael raises his hands to his sides)
Michael: "Say what?!"
Jules: (yells) "I love you! I'm in love with you!"
(He is completely shocked! His eyes widen and mouth opens enough to where you can see a glimpse of his white teeth)
Michael: (stutters) "W-What...?" (nervously clears his throat) "What did you just say?"
(Jules sniffles as her eyes flood with tears)
Jules: "That's what I have wanted to tell you for as long as I can remember, Michael. I love you, Michael." (tearfully chuckles) "I'm in love with you. I just didn't know how to tell you."
(Michael is still shocked. He had absolutely no idea that she was going to say this. What the hell was he supposed to say to that? Before he has a chance to do anything, he is caught off-guard by a familiar voice)
Woman: (venomly) "What the hell did you just say, you bitch?"
(The alarmed voice causes Jules and Michael to both jump up. Jules looks past Michael, who turns around, to see it's Kimmy standing in the grass a few feet away)
Michael: (surprised) "Kimmy."
Chapter 1 Done