Today, my best friend will get married to woman he loves more than anyone. Just like his dream, he rented a huge cruise ship and made their wedding felt magical. From the distance, my bestfriend looked at me and smile.

  [I'm nervous] he mouthed to me.

  "You're handsome" I mouthed back.

  [Thank you] he mouthed with a laugh.

  There are 12 bridesmaids, and I'm one of them. We were all lined up together with our designated partner, the 12 groomsmen. My partner is someone I really don't know. He's tan, tall and pretty handsome. I heard that he's close with my best friend during their military.

  "Are you ready?" My partner asked and offered his hand on me.

  "Now, let's all welcome the bridesmaids and groomsmen!" The emcee announced.

  When my hand landed on his palm, he wrapped it on his arm and we walked in the center together with others.

  I'm not the bride of this occasion. But just walking with a guy I don't know made my heart beats like hell. Romantic song was playing, the sunset dazzled on us gorgeously and the ocean breeze was refreshing. My eyes searched for my partner, and wow... Just wow! His beauty took my breath away.

  After walking, we sat up on our seat.

  Huh?

  Wait.

  No! This is not my seat! My seat is at the opposite side! Omg! I just made a mistake! I accidentally sat on the groomsmen side!

  "Argh!" I grunted and about to sit up. But my partner held my wrist. Chuckling, he said, "It's okay. Just stay."

  It made sense because if I stood up so sudden, I'll probably catch everyone's attention and ruin the ceremony. So I stayed here, embarrassed and dumbfounded.

  This is all because I was staring at his face all along and I got distracted! Damn!

  "Oh? You got the wrong seat," the groomsman on my other side said to me. He's Dokyeom, my best friend's workmate.

  "Geez dude, it's okay," my partner, Mingyu, defended.

  Now that I was surrounded with 12 beautiful men, I have lost my concentration even more.

  "And now, let's all welcome our beautiful bride!" When the emcee announced this, all of us have looked behind.

  There, a beautiful lady in his white gown walked forward. She was smiling, staring at her groom, Minghao.

  I don't know why am I being like this. But every time I watched a woman on her wedding gown while walking towards her groom, I feel so happy that I bursted in tears. The couple's happiness made me so emotional, as if I can see on their eyes that they have been waiting for this, not to end their long journey  but to continue it until the day they die.

  "Minghao looks happy. He's crying," I murmured while clapping. Without realizing, I cried too. I'm so happy for him. So so so happy.

  I shouldn't cry. My make up will get ruined.

  "Here," someone talked to me. Looking on my left, a handkerchief was offered by Mingyu. "It's clean," he added.

  This guy is so sweet. Asddffghhjjjkkl!

  Couldn't stop my smile, I got it. "Thank you." Then I wiped my tears.

  I don't know if it was only my imagination but my partner has been caring for me since the beginning. Is he always like this to other girls? Or he's just gentleman?

  Anyway, because I was so focused on this guy beside me, time passed by and I just woke up from daydreaming when I heard, "Now, I declared them as husband and wife!"

  Loud applause and cheers resonated.

  "Kiss her! Kiss her!" Everyone shouted, including me.

  "Eyyy, I'll kiss her in private place," Minghao savagely answered us and his bride hit his shoulder. "What?" Minghao complained with a chuckle. "I'll kiss you when there's only us."

  That made everyone laughed.

  The happy ceremony continued. We all enjoyed the expensive food, eating at the cruise ship with stars above the dawn.

  "Calling for the bridesmaids and groomsmen for picture taking with the married couple," the cameraman called us.

  "Let's go," Mingyu said as he stood up. In my surprise, he suddenly pulled me up and went at the stage.

  "Groomsmen, please sat on the floor. Then bridesmaids, please stood behind the seated married couple," cameraman instructed.

  Disappointed that I won't take the picture beside Mingyu, the two of us separated. Standing behind Minghao and his wife, I looked at Mingyu who's laughing there with other groomsmen.

  His smile is pretty.

  When I felt that he's going to look back, I quickly changed my gaze. Phew~ That was close.

  But what is this? Although I'm not staring straight, I think he's still gawking at me.

  "Ready?" Cameraman said, so I looked straight at the camera. "One, two, say baby~"

  Baby? What the hell! Lol.

  Night fell. Some guests left already but some stayed to chitchat with others. Minghao and his wife were busy on talking to their families, relatives and other friends.

  Then out of a sudden, I imagined myself wearing that gown she's wearing. Will there be a day when I'll experience this happy feast?

  "Ahmm, hi," someone tapped my shoulder.

  Looking back apathetically, my eyes widened when I saw Mingyu behind me. "Oh, hello," I greeted.

  "Well, ahmmm, the food is delicious. Right?" He shyly said.

  "Y-Yes," I stuttered. He's talking to me! He's talking to me!

  "We still don't have picture together."

  "Ahhh. Right."

  Mingyu first bit his lower lip then continued, "Shall we?" He showed his phone.

  I can feel the heat on my skin and my heart just bursted. "Okay."

 
He looked around and called someone, "Seungcheol!"

  "Yow?" The other groomsman, the guy with pale skin, rounded eyes and natural lips, came over by running. "What?"

  "Can you take a picture of us?" Mingyu asked.

  "Sure dude." Seungcheol took the cellphone from him.

  The two of us stood side by side, wearing awkward and shy expression.

  "Oh come on, stick closely," Seungcheol complained.

  Mingyu then stared at me and asked, "Ahmm, is it okay to put my arm on your shoulder?"

  What?! I mean... Huh?!

  "Ahmmm," after a long hesitation, I agreed in the end. "Okay."

  Breathing heavily, I almost curse when his arm landed on my tensed shoulder. Oh God, thank you for everything!

"Good," Seungcheol. "Now, one two three, say belly~"

  I almost laughed with the word 'belly' but I held it so I won't ruin our picture.

  "Here you go dude." Seungcheol gave his phone back and ran towards the other side. "Hey! Give me cake too!"

  "We look good together here," Mingyu said. He's staring at our picture on his phone screen.

  "Really? Can I see?" I asked.

  "Sure. Here," he leaned a little closer. His shoulder bumped mine and his face are inches away.

  Instead of the picture, I stared at his face that is so close to mine; his rigid eyes, straight nose, bronze skin and his thin lips.

"What do you think?" He asked then looked back oh so sudden.

  My head freeze and I didn't have the chance to stare away. Now, were looking eye to eye.

  The night became more beautiful with him on my sight.

  "Miss (Y/n), can I get your numb..."

  "Oh!" I gasped. Something landed on my palms and when I looked down, I saw the bouquet of flowers.

  "(Y/n)! It's you!" The bride shouted.

  "Wow!" Other bridesmaids cheered.

  Did I just accidentally catch the bouquet of flower which might mean that I'm next in line?

  Because many came to me and congratulated me, Mingyu was pushed on the side.

  The wedding ceremony ended. I didn't have another chance to talk to Mingyu and went home with the bouquet of flowers.

  I have nothing against with catching this, but somehow, I wished I did not. Argh.

  Tomorrow morning, I went to my favorite coffee shop and ordered espresso. I sat near the window to drink my coffee in peace.

  Last night still feels like a dream.

  I looked at the sky and saw an airplane above. That's right, Minghao and his wife are on their way for their honeymoon in Paris. I hope they'll enjoy it.

  "Ma'am, this is for you," the waiter put a cake on my table.

  "I didn't order it," I said.

  "Yes ma'am. This is for free. My boss told me to give this to you." He answered then pointed the tall man from the counter.

  The tall man with tanned skin and beautiful smile waved his hand on me. It was my partner yesterday, Mingyu.

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