Thankfully, we arrived back at the hotel before Austin could respond.

It's true though, I don't believe in love. It's nothing but a shame. It tricks people into believing that they can't be happy or content without someone else. It's pathetic really, how reliant some people become, on another person that will in the end cause them pain. What's that pain then? I have a theory that it's the same thing as going through withdrawls. For example, when you're physically addicted to a drug or alcohol or whatever, you just can't get rid of it cold turkey or your body will shut down. 'Heartbreak' is the same, except it's a mental addiction, therefore mental withdrawals.

Sexual urges? Just human instinct. As ignorant as many people can be to it, the fact is, humans are still animals. And animals are fueled by basic desires and needs, food, water, shelter, reproduction. Sexual urges are nothing but the instinct to mate and reproduce.

I also find it off putting that some people are convinced that they're bulletproof because they fell in 'love.' News flash; nothing lasts forever. No promise can ever truly be kept. Living by yourself is only lonely if you make, which I tried not to.

As we walked towards the room in which the reception was being held, I could hear the already booming music. Currently 'Somewhere In Neverland' by All Time Low was playing. I started humming quietly along with the drum beat of the song. The vocals were good yes, but the drum track is always the best part of any song for me. I never gave up on the drums, even though it's nothing but a hobby now. Erika used to tell me I should join a band, but I already failed at being in a band not once, but twice, so I never did.

The music soon faded out and the MC said, "Ladies and gentlemen, the newlyweds have entered the building!"

There was faint applause from the other room. Cam, who was standing next to me snickered a little bit. I rolled my eyes at him, weddings are always overly cheesy and drawn out.

Our planned entrance was nothing special, just the eight groomsmen were walking in casually, followed by Vic and Jaime. Neither of them wanted a big entrance. The music began playing again, Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls. And just like that, we made our entrance. The eight of us made our way to the reserved tables, while Jaime led Vic to the dance floor for their first dance as a married couple.

And I'd give up forever to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now

And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
And sooner or later it's over
I just don't wanna miss you tonight

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am

I couldn't help but smile as they danced. Seeing my big brother happy, even if it was just temporary, made me happy. I was also happy that I was here to witness it, I was happy that I made the correct decision.

After Iris ended, another slow song started to play, I Swear This Time I Mean It by Mayday Parade. Vic and Jaime continued to dance. I noticed multiple couples make their way to the dance floor to join them. Soon it was just a sea of people slow dancing, much like prom.

After the song was about half way through the song, someone taps on my shoulder. I sigh slightly before turning around. When I saw who it was, my demeanor changed and I smiled.

"Mom," I whispered, biting my lip through my smile.

I'm happy to see my mother of course. But, I'm also nervous to see her. The same I was with Vic, what if she hates me?

"Michael," she whispered back to me.

I stood up and wrapped my arms around her, I couldn't help it. I missed my mom so much. More than I should of probably, considering we weren't on the best terms when I left. But still... She's my mom... She hesitated before hugging me back.

"I missed you mom."

"I missed you too," she pulled away from the hug, I could tell she was starting to cry.

"Don't cry mom!" I exclaimed, "Today's a happy day!"

"I know Mike," she said sniffling, "I'm crying because I'm happy. My eldest son just got married and my youngest son just came home."

I smiled before holding my hand out to her, "May I have this dance?"

She chuckled slightly and wiped her eyes before taking my hand, "Of course son. Of course."

Notes

Title Cred: Goo Goo Dolls

Short I know. Just getting you guys prepared for what's to come. The climax starts next chapter and you don't want to miss it! c; (I feel like that entire paragraph is a 'That's what she said' XD)