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Jay thought she was ready.
She was not.
Not even close.
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Morning of the Wedding
The room was calm.
Too calm.
Jay stood in front of the mirror, her dress flowing softly around her, her hands gripping the edge of the table just to steady herself.
"Breathe," someone said behind her.
She turned.
And froze.
Because it wasn't just her bridesmaids.
It was them.
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Section E
The chaos she once survived.
Now standing in one room.
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"WHY IS SHE SO CALM??" Blaster blurted immediately.
"Bro she's literally about to marry Keifer, what do you expect?" Josh shot back.
"Do we cry now or later?" Kit asked seriously.
"Later," Felix said. "I need time to process."
"Guys shut up," Cin interrupted, already emotional. "I'm literally trying not to cry first."
"Too late," Rory said, pointing. "You're already ugly crying."
"HEY—"
---
Jay covered her mouth, laughing through sudden tears.
"I missed you all," she said softly.
That alone made the room pause.
Even the loud ones.
Even the chaotic ones.
---
Yuri stepped forward first, calmer than the rest.
"You really did it," he said.
Jay nodded. "I did."
David smirked slightly. "Took you long enough."
"Excuse you?" she shot back, laughing.
Eren shook his head. "We survived Section E together… and now you're leaving us in a wedding?"
"Traitor behavior," Denzel added.
"Emotional damage," Eman said dramatically.
Drew wiped his face. "I'm not ready for this."
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Then—
The teasing stopped.
Slowly.
One by one.
Because it was hitting them.
This wasn't just Jay getting married.
This was Jay… growing up.
---
Cin walked closer, voice softer now.
"You're really doing it," he said again.
Jay nodded.
"To him?"
Another nod.
Cin exhaled sharply, looking away for a second like he was holding something in.
"…Good," he said finally.
Then, quieter:
"He's the only one who ever came back for you properly."
Jay's eyes softened.
"Thank you," she whispered.
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Keifer's Side
Outside, chaos was different.
More controlled.
More nervous.
Keifer stood adjusting his suit for the tenth time.
"You're shaking," someone said.
"I'm not," he replied immediately.
"You are," Calix said flatly.
"Bro is literally about to pass out," Edrix added.
"I'm fine," Keifer insisted.
"Sure," Felix from behind called out. "Tell that to your hands."
Laughter erupted.
Even Keifer couldn't hide the small smile forming.
For once… he wasn't alone.
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The Moment
Music started.
Everything slowed.
Jay walked down the aisle.
And Keifer—
He stopped breathing.
Completely.
Because all the chaos… all the pain… all the years—
Were walking toward him.
---
Section E watched from behind.
Even the loud ones were quiet now.
Because this moment wasn't theirs.
It was hers.
And his.
---
When Jay reached him, she whispered:
"You're really shaking."
Keifer exhaled. "I've waited nine years for this. Let me shake."
That made her laugh softly.
"I'm here," she said.
"I know," he replied. "I can finally see it."
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Vows (short)
No long speeches.
Just truth.
---
Jay:
"You didn't come back to fix the past. You came back to stay in my present."
Keifer:
"And I'm not leaving your future either."
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"I Do"
"Do you—"
"I do," Keifer said instantly.
Jay smiled. "You didn't even let them finish."
"They can try again later."
Laughter.
Soft.
Real.
Then—
"I do," Jay said.
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After the Ceremony
Confetti.
Noise.
Warmth.
---
Section E rushed them immediately.
"WE CALLED IT FIRST!" Blaster yelled.
"NOT YOU AGAIN—" Jay laughed.
Cin hugged her tightly. "Don't disappear again, okay?"
"I won't," she said softly.
Yuri nodded at Keifer. "Take care of her."
Keifer smirked slightly. "Always have."
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Even Keifer's usual calm cracked slightly when Drew shouted:
"BRO FINALLY GOT HIS GIRL—"
"Drew please," Eren groaned.
"LET ME LIVE."
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Quiet Moment
Later.
Just Jay and Keifer.
Away from everything.
She leaned into him slightly.
"You okay?" she asked.
Keifer looked at her.
Then smiled.
"…Yeah."
Pause.
"I think I finally am."
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Jay smiled.
"So am I."
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And for the first time in a long time—
Neither of them were waiting for the other to leave.
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Because this time…
They all stayed.
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END 💍🤍