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(Solely) Noah POV :
The following day, everyone was in a pretty miserable mood. It was Sunday, meaning Jackie and Dick were flying back home to Michigan to do the last minute preparations for their wedding. After walking through the busy airport to the check in desk, Lily and I waited as Jackie and Dick went to check in their bags.
You okay ? Lily smiled up at me, wrapping her arm around my waist.
Yeah, I mumbled back, staring at the floor. It’s just that I don’t get to see them very often and it kinda sucks that they’re leaving so quickly.
Well, you know, they are getting married, she said, leaning up to kiss me lightly on my nose. They probably have a few things to do, so they can’t just stay here and go bowling all the time, no matter how happy it makes Jackie.
I could hear the amusement in Lily’s voice, and I could tell she was trying very hard not to rub it in my face that her and Jackie had beaten us last night, by a pretty hefty difference. Sighing, I turned towards her and smiled softly. I know you’re dying to say it, so lets just get it over and done with, shall we ?
She looked up at me innocently, like she didn’t know what on earth I was talking about. So I arched an eyebrow at her and nodded, telling her to get on with it. Okay fine, but I swear this is the last time, Lily laughed, stepping away and staring up at me.
I watched as she did a little happy dance, shuffling her feet and moving side to side. Beat you college boy ! Kicked your ass ! She grinned, as she flapped her arms up and down.
The desire to laugh was almost impossible to resist, but so far I was just about managing it. But as she did a little disco move and turned on the spot, I couldn’t hold it in any longer. A laugh burst out of me, and Lily stopped what she was doing and turned to face me. She was smiling at me proudly, with a look of satisfaction on her face.
Why are you smiling at me like that ? I asked.
It’s nothing, she shrugged, although the little smile was still there. It’s just that you were unhappy, and I made you laugh. I like to make you laugh Noah.
Looking over at her, I felt such a stong pang of gratefulness and love. Lily always knew what to do to make me happy, and that was one of the reasons I knew there would never be another girl like her. Reaching out, I grabbed her jumper and pulled her towards me.
Woah, she cried out as I grabbed a hold of her.
I bit back a laugh as she tripped over her own feet and went flying in to me. As she crashed against my chest, I wrapped my other arm around her and held her upright. You are so clumsy, I grinned affectionately.
I am not clumsy, Lily huffed, pushing the hair out of her eyes and frowning up at me. That was your fault. You pulled my jumper and
Chuckling softly, I lent down and pressed my lips against hers, silencing her mid sentence. After a brief second I felt her pull back and huff out an annoyed breath. Don’t think you can just kiss me and I’ll
Grinning at her, I threaded my fingers through her hair and leant down to kiss her again. As my lips met hers, I felt Lily smile and give in, leaning in to my chest. I recognised the familiar taste of her strawberry lip gloss that I loved, and I pulled back and nibbled her bottom lip gently.
Lily took a breath and leant back, licking her lips as she stared up at me with a glazed over look in her eyes. I could still faintly taste the strawberry on my tongue, it tasted sweet. Smiling, I winked at Lily and took hold of her hand.
I’ll have to do that more often, I said, stroking my chin to make it look like I was deep in thought.
Do what more often ? Lily asked, still sounding a little dazed.
Well, I smiled, Everytime you argue with me, I can just kiss you and then you’ll stop talking. It’s a win-win situation.
Oh really ? She muttered, arching an eyebrow at me. And who says I’ll kiss you back ?
Even as she said it, the look on her face told me she didn’t believe it herself. Grinning, I leant down and whispered in her ear. Come on gorgeous, I laughed, We both know you find me irresistable.
As I heard Lily curse under her breath, my laugh got louder. She just glanced up at me, a slight frown on her face as she realized she couldn’t deny it. Of course, Lily had to know that if it was the other way around, all she would have to do was smile at me, and I would do absolutely anything for her.
Hey guys, Jackie said glumly, appearing suddenly at my side. The bags are all checked in and we can go through the departures gate pretty much any time now.
Yep, Dick nodded beside her, looking equally as glum. I thought maybe we could grab a quick coffee though, before we go through.
I was thinking the same thing, I smiled, pointing towards the coffee shop that we had gotten smoothies from the day the two had arrived for their visit.
Squeezing Lily’s hand gently, I pulled her beside me as we made our way over to the coffee shop. Smiling over at Jackie, I wrapped my other arm around her shoulders, pulling her against my side. Kissing her on the top of the head briefly, I lent down and whispered to her.
It’s been good to see you sis, I smiled. Next time, don’t leave it so long.
It has been a great visit, she smiled back, making a point of glancing towards Lily who was walking the other side of me. For a number of reasons.
As we reached the cafe, I asked what everyone wanted before they all went and sat down by a window table, tucked away in the corner. After getting the water for Dick and the three fruit smoothies for myself, Lily and Jackie, I walked over to the table and took a seat.
So what are the plans for when you get back ? Lily asked, taking a sip of the smoothie through the straw.
We just need to have a final meeting with the hotel, Jackie replied. Make sure everything’s according to plan and that’s pretty much it.
And then the next step is to, uh, Dick said, a nervous look passing his features. Well, is to get married I suppose.
Yeah, I shrugged, watching as Dick turned a slight shade of green. Getting married, just another step. No big deal…
So what is the hotel like where you’re getting married ? Lily smiled, leaning towards them.
It’s actually on the other side of the lake, Jackie grinned, nodding over at me. You remember the one Noah, called Lakeside. It’s so great and you can see mum and dad’s lakehouse from there.
That’s cool, Lily said, Sounds like it’s going to be a wondeful day for you both.
Well you’ll see what I mean about the hotel Lily, she grinned, looking at me cheerfully. Now that Noah’s asked you to the wedding. And you have the dress.
Hold on, I said, swivelling to face her. You’ve bought your dress already. When did you do that ?
When me and Jackie went shopping, Lily said, shrugging at me. I put it in the back of your car and then ran it up to my apartment after we went bowling, before you noticed.
Can I see it ? I asked, hoping she’d say yes although I didn’t have anything to worry about, I knew she would look absolutely beautiful.
She laughed and shook her head at me. Nope, not until the wedding.
Fine, I mumbled, staring in to my smoothie and daydreaming about unzipping the dress off Lily slowly.
Oh that reminds me, Jackie said suddenly, basically talking to herself. I need to try on my dress one last time to make sure everything still fits. I’ve kinda pigged out this weekend.
You and me both, Dick laughed, patting his stomach. Actually thinking about things we need to do, I guess I better get on with it and write my vows.
I widened my eyes at Dick as soon as the words left his mouth. He just smiled at me, not having a clue at the trouble he had just landed himself in. Grimacing, I turned to Lily and saw that she was giving me the exact same look, knowing Dick had just said the complete opposite thing that he should’ve. Lily and I just sat there silently as Jackie turned around and stared at Dick, her face emotionless.
Are you telling me, she whispered, sounding like she was barely restraining herself from launching a fist in Rich’s direction. That you haven’t even written your vows yet, with only three week to go ?
Umm, well you see, Dick mumbled, picking at his thumbnail like a nervous kid. I was waiting because each new day, uh, I think of something else to write about you so I figured I’d, umm, get as many days as possible before I write the vows.