Monica grinned, and ushered them into a line. She smiled wistfully and grinned. �You guys look so beautiful. I just wanted to tell you that and I am so honored to have you in my wedding.� Charlotte grinned. �Aww, group hug!� The four girls gathered together and hugged each other, before Monica pulled away, wiping her eyes. �Aaah. I cannot ball my eyes out. I have mascara on, and I don�t particular want to look like a racoon on my wedding day.�
�I�m scared. I�m wussing out. I think� I think I�m gonna hurl�� The young groom trailed off, as he covered his mouth, dashing to the bathroom. The remaining members of Nsync looked at each other, before cracking up. �Oh, man, that was priceless!� Lance grinned, turning to Joey, who snickered. �Yeah, I so got it on tape!� JC smiled, before trailing after his friend. He pushed through the bathroom doors to see Justin slumped down against the wall, his head in his hands. �Hey, man, you ok?� Justin nodded, slowly. �Yeah, I just� had this overwhelming surge of fear come over me. I�ll be fine.� JC nodded, sitting down next to him. �It is hard to believe you�re getting married.� Justin laughed. �Yeah. I always thought you�d be the first.� JC shrugged. Justin smiled. �She cares about you, you do know that right? She�s just scared to death of giving herself to someone else. I mean, think about it, dude. The last time she opened up, she ended up pregnant and alone. Be patient, JC. She�ll realize she needs you in her life and love you the way you deserve. She already loves Bella.�
JC nodded at his friend. �I hope so, Justin. Thanks. Sometimes that�s just the advice I need to not give up. I wish you and Mon all the happiness in the world. There�s no need for fear. You�re gonna marry the woman you love, the one you sought for comfort, and the one who will bring you ultimate happiness.� JC stood and helped his friend stand as well. �Ya know� Joey got you on tape�.� Justin groaned as they walked out into the hall. �Great. Blackmail. JUST what I need.�
�I, Monica, take thee Justin to love, honor, cherish and protect from all harm from this day on. From every star to every moon, from now until forever, I will love you with all that I am and all of my heart.� Monica finished, eyes brimming with unshed tears. �How does that sound?� Charlotte engulfed her friend in a hug. �I thought it was beautiful.� Corinne nodded. �You are going to be just fine. Are you all ready?� Monica nodded, eyes sparkling. �I am.�
Corinne walked out into the hall, spotting Kaela and Isabella, both side by side listening to Justin attentively. She smiled to herself, as he pulled both girls into a a warm embrace. He let the girls go, who in turn scrambled to find JC. Corinne walked up to the evidently nervous groom and smiled reassuringly. �Relax, Justin. It�s almost time. Don�t want you to have a nervous breakdown at the alter.� He nodded, before engulfing her into a tight hug. �Thanks Corinne. For everything. But mostly for simply being an amazing friend.� She laughed, voice choked with emotion. �Thank you as well. For helping me feel right at home with you guys. Now get your butt down there, stand up straight, and remember to breathe, alright?� He nodded, and turned to his mom, hugging her. �I love you Mama.� Lynn Harless sniffled, hugging her now grown son. �I love you too, sweetheart.� Justin took a deep breath and walked down the aisle. Corinne smiled warmly at Lynn, before feeling a hand come to rest on the small of her back. �You all ready to walk down there?� She shrugged, nonchalantly. �Only if Brad Pitt�s my escort.� He shook his head, smiling. �Well, I�m no Brad Pitt�� She sighed, dramatically. �I suppose you�ll do.�
�Alright everyone. I think it�s about that time.� Monica smiled. Corinne looked over at her daughter and chuckled, before nudging JC. �Look.� He glanced over to see Kaela and Isabella chatting non-stop to Jonathan, Justin�s little brother. JC grinned. �Hey kids, we�re ready. Line it up.� The music started and Monica gave Jonathan a slight nudge. Kaela and Isabella were the next to go, and they strolled down the aisle, strewing flower petals along the way. JC and Corinne looked at each other proudly, as Trace Ayala (Justin�s best friend, and best man) and Charlotte made their way down the aisle. Corinne squeezed JC�s hand, and the two made their way down the aisle. She felt him lean over to whisper in her ear, �He�s married.� She smiled at everyone brightly, before asking, �Who?� He grinned as he dropped her hand. �Brad Pitt.� He winked, as they went to their separate sides. The room fell silent, as the wedding theme began to play and all rose as Monica and her father made their way down the aisle. Corinne watched in content as Justin�s eyes shone with happiness and Monica, glowing in her gown. Life at the moment, seemed perfect.
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