"Gar~!" [Y/N] yelled as she bounced down the stairs.

I chuckled. "I'm right here, there's no need to yell, ya dork."

"I know."

I smiled. "Anyways, what's up?"

"I planned out my dream wedding and I wanna tell someone, but neither of our other housemates are here, so I'm gonna tell you!"

My heart started to sink, knowing that it wouldn't be me, but I still happily said, "Okay!"

She went on to describe a perfect wedding out in the country with her grandfather doing the service and magnolias. Apparently, she had figured in costs already because she mentioned that she didn't want too many people there. I just keep smiling and nodding, even though I knew that I'd just be in the back in my black suit and tie with a flask of whiskey, trying to not cry.

I know she won't wanna marry me.

She's got her eye on Jp, even though I'm closer distance-wise.

I can't blame her though. Jp was the one to let her into our online world while I tried to keep her away to protect my dear childhood friend from the darkness on the Internet.

God, why do I suck so much at forming a romantic relationship?

//Time Skip//

"Hey, what do you guys think about going out tonight?" Patrck, one of our housemates, suggested.

"I'm down," [Y/N] said as she brushed her hair out of her face. "What are we gonna do though?"

"I heard that Ready Player One was really good," Marie (Mk), our other housemate and Pat's girlfriend, said.

"Plus it's all about video games!" I said excitedly.

"Okay, so let's go!" Pat said, already running out the door.

We all just looked at each other, shrugged, and follow him to the car. All the way to the theater, I kept thinking about my crush on [Y/N] and whether she did like me back or not - but I was pretty sure she didn't. At the theater, I managed to end up next to her, so I was only half-focused on the movie.

Halfway through, my hand rested on the armrest without me realizing, and she placed her hand on top. I smiled and leaned in to kiss when an epic movie moment happened and ruined it. I started to freak out mentally.

We've been friends since childhood.

I don't wanna ruin our friendship if she actually likes Jp and not me.

//Time Skip - Two Years//

My heart shattered.

In my hand was an invitation to Jp and [Y/N]'s wedding.

It's too late.

I sighed and threw it across the room, almost hitting Pat in the face. He turned to question me, but I ran upstairs before any words could come out of his mouth.

Collapsing to the floor in my bedroom, I broke down into tears. Her dad isn't the only one dreading the wedding day, I am too. I'm about to lose her to my friend.

How did I let this happen?

Why didn't I tell her my feelings before she starting dating him?!

I'm for sure going to be in the back with my whiskey, trying not to cry.

I can't take this.

A knock at my bedroom door got my attention as I looked up to see Pat come in. He dropped down to me and asked, "Gar, is everything alright? You seemed upset because of the invite."

I sighed. "I'm ... fine."

"No, you're not, I can tell. What's wrong?"

"I liked her. I have liked her for a few years, but she always had her eye on Jp."

He placed a hand on my back. "I'm sorry, Gar. Maybe you should've told her before it was too late."

"Yeah..."

"Anyways, just be supportive of them, alright? Not supporting them because of that isn't smart."

"Okay. Thanks, Pat."

He smiled. "Anytime, Gar."

//Time Skip - The Wedding//

Arriving to the wedding alone, I saw [Y/N] in her beautiful dress greeting the guests. I sat in my car, debating on whether I should tell her or not to get it off my chest. What Patrck said to me when we got the invitation came back to me, and I sighed. I'm not going to ruin her and Jp's day. I'll just wish her the best and not tell her.

As I walked up, her face lit up, and she exclaimed, "Gar, you came!"

I smiled at how happy she was and gave her a hug. "Of course I came, [Y/N]! Why wouldn't I?"

"I dunno."

"Anyways, I wish you and Jp the best."

"Thanks, Gar."

"Anytime."

Later on, during the wedding ceremony, I hid in the back and took a shot of whiskey out of the small flask I had brought with me secretly. I hoped to make it through without crying, but I lost the childhood friend I loved to Jp. I couldn't stop it. Hiding in the back helped because no one would see me.

She wanted to get married.

But she didn't want to marry me.

~~~~~

A/N

Well this kinda sucked, sorry, I tried.

Also, sorry about the hearts I shattered to pieces

(Or am I?)

~ Kat