One Hundred And One Sleepless Nights

Birds are singing. The sun is shining. Blink 182 seems to be on repeat. I didn't get much sleep. I sat quietly while Jemma gave me a lecture. I didn't know what to say. Everything she said were very good points. But why didn't she care how I felt? Anyway, it's not like I can argue with her the night before she gets married.
"Zandra!" Sophie called.
I left the room I was staying in and started heading toward the sound of her voice. I found her sat on the floor outside the bathroom. Georgia was standing and listening closely to what was going on inside.
"You don't need to worry, Jemma. It'll be okay." Georgia cooed.
"What's going on?" I asked.
"Jemma has locked herself inside the bathroom." Sophie informed me. Oh Christ have I taught no one anything.
I can see why I was called. Back when I had just found out I was pregnant with Alex I did the same. It was actually Kate's bathroom. I even considered living on shampoo and shaving foam for the rest of my days.
"Jemma!" I hammered on the door. "Open up!"
"Be gentle." Georgia sighed.
"Be gentle," I mocked. "That won't get us anywhere."
"Leave me alone!" Jemma called.
"Why are you in there? You can't live on conditioner! Believe me I did the math!"
"I can't do it! I can't get married!"
"And why not?!" I demanded.
"I'm not ready!"
"Jemma, God help me you are ready. Open this door right now or I will break it down and destroy everything you love!" I yelled.
"Mommy, why's Aunt Jemma in the bathroom?" Alex asked, appearing with Georgia's daughter.
"Aunt Jemma is having a mental breakdown." Sophie said before she disappeared.
"I am not!" Jemma called.
"It's nothing, love. Go and play." I urged. They ran off and I turned back to the bathroom.
"What will we do?" Georgia sighed.
Suddenly there was a crash. I looked in the direction of the stairs and heard someone yell "Shit!" The bathroom door opened and I saw Jemma looking around urgently. "What was that?" Jemma asked.
"Take her for make up and hair!" I exclaimed and Sophie grabbed her and led her away.
I went downstairs with Georgia and we walked into the kitchen. I gasped and my eyes widened. Are you fucking kidding me?
"Hannah! What have you done?!" Georgia demanded of her daughter.
"Alex!" I growled. Alex took little steps towards me, looking at her feet.
"I didn't mean to!" Alex exclaimed.
"You... Grounded... Out... Sit... Quiet!" I managed to get out.
"But-" she tried to argue.
"Out!" I fumed.
All on the kitchen floor was cake and cream frosting. The wedding cupcakes which were ready to be taken to the venue had been knocked off and tramped on. Every single cupcake was gone. What will people have? Jemma is going to cry again. This can't be happening!
"What shall we do?" Georgia rushed.
"Okay, okay, okay. Let me think." I breathed.
"Are there any extras?" Georgia asked.
"No." Sophie shook her head.
No one is going to come and save the day. The wedding can't be ruined. Not after how hurt Jemma was when I argued with Vic. Alex knocked them off it'll be all my fault. I can't let it be all my fault! Jemma will never talk to me again and so will Austin. It falls to me as Maid of Honour.
"Okay, Georgia go distract your parents and Jemma. Whatever it takes make sure that they don't come in this kitchen!" I instructed. I got out my phone and dialled Alan's number.
"What's up?" Alan asked.
"Hey Al'. We have a code six at Jemma's."
"Is that something evil? It sounds evil. It has six in it."
"Shut up." I snapped.
"The wedding cupcakes are ruined." I explained.
"No!" he gasped.
"You need to send over the troops."
"What will you do?" Alan asked.
"I need to bake." I sighed.
"I'll call everyone over." he told me.
"Thanks." I smiled.
"Bye." Alan finished and hung up.
"We're baking?" Sophie asked, sounding pretty damn terrified.
"We're baking." I confirmed and went to grab an apron.
Soon there was a knock and people started to flood in the house. Kellin, Sophie and Mike were busy making the batter. Laura and Jaime were doing the frosting. Then Kate and Jess were assembling. Liam and Rowan had been enlisted to put the cupcakes in the transporting boxes. The Of Mice boys were busy with Austin doing usher things. The only person that didn't show and could have was Vic. Unhelpful bastard.
"We need to go." Georgia rushed.
"It's not done!" I told her.
"Go." Kate urged.
"Sure?"
"We'll finish and take them to the venue. We'll meet you later." Jess told me.
"Okay, thanks." I nodded.
I took my apron off and rushed out to the front. I saw Jemma and smiled widely. I kissed her cheek and walked outside. "You look so beautiful." I told her.
"Thanks." she blushed.
We went to the car and everyone got inside. Alex was next to me, bouncing excitedly on the seat. We reached the church and everyone was lined up with the ushers. Alex went up front ready to walk down the aisle. I stood back with Jemma and she sighed, shaking with nerves.
"Zee?" Jemma asked.
"Hmm?"
"I'm sorry about last night. For shouting."
"It's okay," I smiled. "Don't worry. You're going to get married." I grinned. I pulled her into a hug and heard her laugh.
"I just wouldn't want anyone to say all that to Austin."
"Don't stress. I'm over him. I'm over it. I don't want Vic." I said easily. That may be a lie, but it's okay.
"I love you." Jemma said.
"I love you too." I replied.
The music started and everyone stood. I walked in front of Jemma, while everyone looked at her. We reached the top and Jemma handed me her flowers. I sat down next to Alan who had best man duties. He poked me in the side and I did the same, trying not to giggle.
The priest spoke too loud. I could see Jemma and Austin looking at one another and trying not to cry. They were talking but I was looking at the look in their eyes more than anything. Every wedding has the same vows but the look in their eyes is different.
They said their vows and before long they kissed. Everyone cheered and I thought Austin was going to pop from the grin on his face. He kept kissing Jemma's face for some reason. They walked out and everyone followed. Everyone was snapping pictures and I spotted Vic with Alex and Polly. Ugh Polly.
"Hey." Jack said in my ear, his arm around my waist.
"Oh hey." I smiled.
"So rumour has it you created a secret underground bakery this morning."
"Shhh Jemma will hear you!" I snapped, making him laugh.
We started to head onto the venue with everyone else. When we were about to walk inside I swallowed hard. I took my seat and Jemma and Austin walked inside. They looked over at the cupcakes and I followed their gaze. They did it! They actually did it! The cupcakes look amazing.
After we had our wedding breakfast and the speeches came and went the party started to go into full swing. The cupcakes were delicious somehow and everyone moved onto the dance floor. I went to get my drink while Jack danced now on his own. Just as I was looking back at him I bumped into someone.
"Hey." Vic said and I sighed. Why him?
"Stop." I glared.
"Look, we need to talk-" he tried.
"Shut up!" I snapped before I stormed away and outside.
I sat down on the step and lit up a cigarette. I inhaled once before I let it droop in my fingers. I took another drag and looked at the floor when I felt someone behind me.
"Go away." I said blandly.
"I'm sorry, Zee," Vic rushed. "I just..."
"What?" I asked.
"You deserve someone better." he said sadly.
I sighed and glared down at my cigarette before I took another drag. I finished it off and stubbed it out with my shoe. "I'm sorry I told you stuff you already knew." I eventually said. I looked at Vic and found him glaring at me. "Stop looking at me like that." I snapped.
"I-"
"I'm not a piece of dirt, Vic." I shook my head angrily. He stood up and went to walk away. I got up and grabbed his arm.
"Let me go." Vic said. I shook my head and frowned deeply.
"Do you hate me?" I asked seriously.
"No, Zee," Vic rushed. "I mean I wish I could, but I can't. I could never."
"Do you love me?" I asked softly. I waited for him to answer but he never did.
"You should be happy, Zee. You deserve that much. But I don't think I'm able to make you happy anymore, I just keep hurting you. I'm bad news for you," Vic explained heavily. "You deserve so much more."
"You're wrong!" I shook my head. "We're good together."
Vic looked at me for a while and took a step closer. He held my face gently and went to lean in. His lips met mine and I felt a feeling in the pit of my stomach. My arms went around his neck and he held me hard against his chest. I kissed him back urgently and Vic returned it.
"What's going on?!" a voice demanded and we broke apart. I took a step back and looked who has seen us. Jemma.

Notes

Hey! Oh my gosh, they kissed! Who's excited? What will happen? What about Jemma and Polly? :)