Campus Corner (Open)

[CarnivalBarker]

"Ah, you're beautiful," I say. "Don't worry about it."

 

[celestialdragon]

I wipe away my tears and look at Riley. "Bitch, don't you got something to say?" I ask with a teasing tone in my voice.

 

[CarnivalBarker]

Riley grins, hops over the bar, and grabs your hand, dragging you to the dance floor with her. "I sure do, slut," she giggles as she drags you with her. She picks up the mic and squeezes your hand.

"I don't know how many of you know me, but I am Riley and I work here with Reece and Lynn. It will be a surprise to some of you, but I was the third happiest person in the wedding today." I cross my arms and laugh, but know it is probably true. "I didn't really plan a speech today, but thought I would tell you all about how great these two are. When Lynn first started creeping around," she paused to let the word creep sink in as she grins at you. "I was not very nice to her. I cared very much about Reece, and I was....well I was worried that she was not good for him. I made it clear to them both that I thought that, and I just want to apologize to you both for that. One day, Lynn pushed back at me, and I thought, 'Ok....this girl is tough, Reece needs that.' Another time, after something terrible happened, I could see how much Reece cared for her....for you," she says, directly to you. "And I thought, Reece needs that, too. He needs to care for someone more than life itself. And Lynn, you already know that he does. We all do. As time went by, I not only knew that I had to let Reece go, but I learned to love this girl like a sister and more." Tears streamed down her own face as she began to wrap up. "Like Don said, we all love both of you so, so much. There is nothing you cannot do, and there is nothing that you will not do together. You already have the most beautiful son, and the love between the three of you is the most beautiful thing I see, and I am happy I see it each day." She finally raised her glass. "I love you guys. Congratulations to you each....you deserve nothing but amazing things. Here is to an amazing, amazing life. Together."

 

[celestialdragon]

I cry with Riley and hug when she's done, rubbing her back. "Thanks, hon," I whisper, taking a shaky sip of my wine. "That was amazing. And I did not creep!" I slowly return to your size and dab at my eyes with the napkin.

 

[CarnivalBarker]

Just then I stand up and offer you my hand as a song begins to play.

The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful,
stop me and steal my breath.....

You say nothing as I glide you toward the dance floor.

And emeralds from mountains thrust toward the sky
Never revealing their depth. Tell me, that we belong together,
Dress it up with the trappings of love.
I'll be captivated, I'll hang from your lips,
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above.

I'll be your crying shoulder.
I'll be love's suicide.
I'll be better when I'm older.
I'll be the greatest fan of your life

I move you across the floor, my hand squarely on your firm hip, my other locked in yours as my eyes meet yours, saying nothing and letting the moment take care of itself. The golden spotlights blaze over our heads, the only light from them catching your beautiful dress and glimpses of me as we spin in the night for the first time as a couple.

And rain falls angry on the tin roof
As we lie awake in my bed. You're my survival,
You're my living proof my love is alive and not dead.
Tell me that we belong together,
dress it out with the trappings of leather....

"I love you baby," I tell you finally as the song begins to wind down.

I'll be the greatest fan of your life.

I kiss you once more as the crowd claps again.

 

[celestialdragon]

I let you sweep me onto the dance floor and dance with me, tears filling my eyes again, but I let the moment speak for itself, enjoying the dance, enjoying you. My eyes never leave yours, my hand squeezing yours while the other is placed firmly upon your shoulder.

"I love you too, baby," I reply softly before you lead me into another kiss, and I close my eyes and forget where we are, and just kiss you with all the passion, love, and desire I have.

 

[CarnivalBarker]

The music ends and the DJ cranks up some generic background music as Don calls all the ladies to the side of the dance floor.

"Uh oh," I tell you. "Bouquet time." I smile. "Make it count." I make a spectacle of patting your butt as I walk back to sit at the bar and watch the show ahead.

 

[celestialdragon]

I laugh and snatch my bouquet and Don't helps me onto the chair. "Single ladies!" I call. I turn around and threw it over my shoulder, closing my eyes.

 

[CarnivalBarker]

I watch and see where the bouquet goes.

 

[celestialdragon]

I close my eyes and turn around. "Who's gonna catch it?" I ask, smiling and laughing. I hear a triumphant scream. "Ri? Stace? Which one?" I ask.

 

[CarnivalBarker]

"Just throw it already!" I shout.

 

[celestialdragon]

I threw the bouquet, and waited.

 

[CarnivalBarker]

Of course it landed at Riley's feet when the rest of the crowd disbursed and I laughed. "Right....she's getting married," I thought.

 

[celestialdragon]

I squeal and hug Riley as she picks up the bouquet. "You better," I tell her laughing. I go over and sit down next to you and hold your hand. "I'm thinking she'll be in the Grier family after all," I say, pointing out the way your brother and Riley were sitting.

 

[CarnivalBarker]

"Oh god no. We are not having foursomes with my brother," I whisper, kissing your neck.

 

[celestialdragon]

I laugh and shake my head. "Somehow, I think our romps with her are over. Well, mine are more instructional, but in any case, no we're not doing foursomes with your brother." I kiss your cheek lovingly. "Get the garter, lover boy," I tease.

 

[CarnivalBarker]

I got down on one knee as the music started up again and slid my hand slowly up your leg, revealing it to everyone just before sliding the garter off as I lifted your thigh higher and wrapped it around me, causing people to hoot, holler, and cheer. I flung the garter into the crowd where it was caught by none other than Scott.

 

[celestialdragon]

I laugh and kiss your forehead. "Now that was unexpected," I whisper, smiling.

 

[CarnivalBarker]

"He's perfect for Riley," I say, kissing you back.

 

[celestialdragon]

I cough up my wine into your mouth a little, choking a bit. "That's not funny, Reece," I say.

 

[CarnivalBarker]

"What?" I laugh a bit. "You don't think so?"

 

[celestialdragon]

"I think she would be better of with your brother," I say. "She needs a Grier man. And the only available one is your brother. Plus they looked so adorable at the wedding procession."

 

[CarnivalBarker]

I laugh again. "I doubt Scott is seriously an option. For anyone."

 

[celestialdragon]

I giggle and snuggle into you, watching everyone dance, holding your hand.

 

[CarnivalBarker]

About that time, Riley and Stacie come over and grab your hand. "The girls have a present for you," I say.