I Am Not Alright, and I Would Rather
So Tell Me Honestly, Did You Ever Really Want This?
I woke up to the sound of my phone's alarm clock. I rolled over in bed in an attempt to drown out the sound, not wanting to wake up yet. But sadly, nothing could drown out the extremely loud noise. I groaned inwardly and reluctantly got out of bed. I walked over to the small table that I placed my phone on and finally shut it off.
While I was up I checked the time, 10:00, I have an hour before I have to leave. The first thing I had to do was take a shower, so that I did.
I relaxed a bit as the hot water flowed over my body. It makes sense that I'm so nervous, right? I mean, sure, I'm not the one getting married, but this is still a big day for me... Like, I'm finally coming out of hiding and the thought of that still scares the shit out of me. What if Vic hates me? Jaime assured me that he doesn't, that he understands that I had to leave to get better, but I'm still sceptical...
When I get out, I put a bathrobe on and look at myself in the mirror. My dripping hair will dry straight, so I don't have to worry about it, I shaved yesterday so that's fine too... So it seems like all I have to do is get dressed and eat something.
I called and ordered room service, 2 scrambled eggs, bacon and toast, yummy yummy!
While I waited for it to be delivered I walked over to my suitcase and retrieved my suit. At first I didn't want to wear one, but Jaime pretty much threatened me with in inches of my life, so I didn't really have much of a choice. I did however, decide against dress shoes and opted for black vans instead.
As soon as I was done getting dressed, my food arrived. I shoveled it down my throat, barely even tasting it because I was running late already. We have to be able to leave right at 11 or the plan might not work, which would suck.
The plan Jaime came up with was pretty clever, if it was up to me I'd just randomly show up like nothing happened... But, no, Jaime actually put thought into this... The plan was this, the wedding itself doesn't start until 1, but Vic, Jaime, the wedding party and both sets of parents are arriving at 11:30. So I'm leaving with Jaime's mom (his parents are divorced and staying in separate hotels) at 11, to arrive at the venue at 11:20. Then Matt and Cam are going to smuggle me into the room where Vic is staying before he gets there.
The more I think about, the more I think it shouldn't be happening like this. I shouldn't be surprising my brother by coming to his wedding. I should be his best man, not Austin. I should've been out partying with them last night. I never wanted it to be like this, honest. In my mind, I know that I'm a shitty brother, I have so much ass kissing to do to make it up to him...
I glanced at the clock and realized I had to go. I ran out of my hotel room and down the stairs, elevator would've taken too long. When I got down to the lobby, I realized I had no idea what Mrs. Preciado looked like... Cursing to myself, I glance around the lobby, looking for a mexican woman who's dressed for a wedding.
When I found someone that fit the description, I awkwardly walked up to her, unsure what to do. Do I just ask her who she is? What if that comes across creepy?
I sighed to myself and walked up to her, plastering a grin on my face, "Excuse me," I said politely as I could be, "Would you happen to be Mrs. Preciado?"
She cracked a small grin before answering, "Yes that's me. Are you the guy I'm escorting to the hotel Jaime and Vic are getting married at?"
I inwardly sighed in relief, happy to avoid an awkward confrontation with a random woman.
"Yes, that's me," I said, sticking out a hand to shake hers, "I'm Mike!"
She shook my hand and said, "Shall we get going? I was told we have to beat the boys for some reason... Hime wouldn't tell me why though..."
I chuckled as we walked out of the hotel and out to her car, "Jaime and I are working together to surprise Vic."
"Aw, how sweet!" she exclaimed, "What are you two doing for him?"
I bit my lip before speaking, "Well, it's kind of a long story," I started, "Are you ok with a short version?"
"Yes that's fine," she responded as we drove down the busy streets of San Diego.
"Well, Vic is my older brother and we haven't exactly spoken in like 6 years..." I said slowly, "We ended on OK terms I guess, life just in the way, you know?"
"I understand I think," she said as we pulled into the other hotel, "I think it's super sweet that you're surprising him."
"Thank you," I said smiling, "I'm really excited."
She chuckled as we got out of her now parked car and walked towards the hotel. We were greeted by Jaime and another man in a tux, who I was assuming was either Matt or Cam.
"Matt's late," Jaime muttered, "So it's me and Cam..."
I nodded as they led me out of the lobby and toward a fully decorated ballroom.
"You ready for this?"
"Yeah..."
While I was up I checked the time, 10:00, I have an hour before I have to leave. The first thing I had to do was take a shower, so that I did.
I relaxed a bit as the hot water flowed over my body. It makes sense that I'm so nervous, right? I mean, sure, I'm not the one getting married, but this is still a big day for me... Like, I'm finally coming out of hiding and the thought of that still scares the shit out of me. What if Vic hates me? Jaime assured me that he doesn't, that he understands that I had to leave to get better, but I'm still sceptical...
When I get out, I put a bathrobe on and look at myself in the mirror. My dripping hair will dry straight, so I don't have to worry about it, I shaved yesterday so that's fine too... So it seems like all I have to do is get dressed and eat something.
I called and ordered room service, 2 scrambled eggs, bacon and toast, yummy yummy!
While I waited for it to be delivered I walked over to my suitcase and retrieved my suit. At first I didn't want to wear one, but Jaime pretty much threatened me with in inches of my life, so I didn't really have much of a choice. I did however, decide against dress shoes and opted for black vans instead.
As soon as I was done getting dressed, my food arrived. I shoveled it down my throat, barely even tasting it because I was running late already. We have to be able to leave right at 11 or the plan might not work, which would suck.
The plan Jaime came up with was pretty clever, if it was up to me I'd just randomly show up like nothing happened... But, no, Jaime actually put thought into this... The plan was this, the wedding itself doesn't start until 1, but Vic, Jaime, the wedding party and both sets of parents are arriving at 11:30. So I'm leaving with Jaime's mom (his parents are divorced and staying in separate hotels) at 11, to arrive at the venue at 11:20. Then Matt and Cam are going to smuggle me into the room where Vic is staying before he gets there.
The more I think about, the more I think it shouldn't be happening like this. I shouldn't be surprising my brother by coming to his wedding. I should be his best man, not Austin. I should've been out partying with them last night. I never wanted it to be like this, honest. In my mind, I know that I'm a shitty brother, I have so much ass kissing to do to make it up to him...
I glanced at the clock and realized I had to go. I ran out of my hotel room and down the stairs, elevator would've taken too long. When I got down to the lobby, I realized I had no idea what Mrs. Preciado looked like... Cursing to myself, I glance around the lobby, looking for a mexican woman who's dressed for a wedding.
When I found someone that fit the description, I awkwardly walked up to her, unsure what to do. Do I just ask her who she is? What if that comes across creepy?
I sighed to myself and walked up to her, plastering a grin on my face, "Excuse me," I said politely as I could be, "Would you happen to be Mrs. Preciado?"
She cracked a small grin before answering, "Yes that's me. Are you the guy I'm escorting to the hotel Jaime and Vic are getting married at?"
I inwardly sighed in relief, happy to avoid an awkward confrontation with a random woman.
"Yes, that's me," I said, sticking out a hand to shake hers, "I'm Mike!"
She shook my hand and said, "Shall we get going? I was told we have to beat the boys for some reason... Hime wouldn't tell me why though..."
I chuckled as we walked out of the hotel and out to her car, "Jaime and I are working together to surprise Vic."
"Aw, how sweet!" she exclaimed, "What are you two doing for him?"
I bit my lip before speaking, "Well, it's kind of a long story," I started, "Are you ok with a short version?"
"Yes that's fine," she responded as we drove down the busy streets of San Diego.
"Well, Vic is my older brother and we haven't exactly spoken in like 6 years..." I said slowly, "We ended on OK terms I guess, life just in the way, you know?"
"I understand I think," she said as we pulled into the other hotel, "I think it's super sweet that you're surprising him."
"Thank you," I said smiling, "I'm really excited."
She chuckled as we got out of her now parked car and walked towards the hotel. We were greeted by Jaime and another man in a tux, who I was assuming was either Matt or Cam.
"Matt's late," Jaime muttered, "So it's me and Cam..."
I nodded as they led me out of the lobby and toward a fully decorated ballroom.
"You ready for this?"
"Yeah..."
Notes
First I have a quick (yet completely unrelated) question; Would it be weird and/or awkward if I wrote something about falling in love with your foster sibling? I'm trying to think of a prompt for the perriado I promised...Are you ready for a wedding? Cause I know I am...
Guys, the ATL version of this site is so much nicer and I'm jealous. Like they have forums page, why don't we have that? >.<<br>
Title Cred: Mayday Parade
I fucking loved this story you are a natural talent!!!! :)
2/18/14