Page 188 of Forever

“And don’t worry, I’m not planning another prank. Yet. That’s my wedding gift to you. No more pranks for…a year.”

“A year?”

“Yup. Scouts honor.”

“Were you even in boy scouts?”

Rob shrugged. “Never heard of it.”

I laughed. “You’re ridiculous.”

“Just wait until my speech.”

“You’re not giving a speech. Only Kennedy and Mason are.”

“Psh.” Rob dropped my arm and opened the doors to the restaurant for me. “It’s like you don’t know me at all. Of course I’m giving a speech. Matt’s my best friend. Just because I’m not his best man doesn’t mean I’m letting this day pass without making fun of him publicly. Besides, it’s going to be epic.”

Oh no.That’s exactly what he’d said about the pudding prank last night. “Why exactly is it going to be epic?” We walked over to the fireplace to warm our hands.Please don’t set anything on fire.

He smiled. “Because it’s going to make you blush.”

“Robert Hunter, stop flirting with me. I’m a married woman.” I waved my hand in his face, showing off my new ring.

“Eh. It’s never stopped me before. Flirting with off-limits women is kind of my thing. Specifically my friends’ spouses. Just ask Penny.”

I hadn’t heard Matt approaching, but he put his arm protectively around my shoulders.

“Is this strange man bothering you?” Matt asked.

I laughed.

“You’re married!” Rob yelled and jumped into Matt’s arms.

I laughed even harder as Matt almost fell over from the impact.

A flash made me turn my head. The photographer hadn’t captured the moment, but luckily Kennedy had.

“Congratulations,” she said and put her arm around me. She rested her head on my shoulder. “I’m so happy for you. Who ever thought that when we were having sleepovers in your old apartment that one day we’d be here?”

“I never could have predicted any of this.”

“Maybe we could have predicted it a bit,” Felix said as he walked up to us. “Congratulations, Newb.” He leaned down and hugged me.

“Thank you.” And he was right. I could have predicted it a little. I’d wanted Matt back then. And I’d always thought Felix was a good fit for Kennedy.

“Is everything good with your dad?” Kennedy asked as I pulled back from the hug.

I looked over at my father. He was talking to Mrs. Alcaraz. “Yeah. I think it really is.”

“You should get a picture of that,” Tanner said as he joined us.

“Hm?” I looked up at him.

“Richard and Kennedy’s mom.” He pointed back at them talking.

“Why?” Kennedy asked.

“Because I have a feeling they could be a perfect match.”

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