Wedding Bells
Disclamer: They don't belong to me.
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Riven was sitting on one of the tables swirling and sipping his wine, looking at the happily married couple surrounded by relatives and friends. Brandon and Stella were busy shaking hands and giving hugs and kisses to their guests. It was expected for them to be the first to be wed, a once debated topic back in school. As for him, everyone bet he'd be the last to be married. But now it would probably be never. He had a chance with a girl but he blew it away, and now he look for no other. He sighed as he raked his hair. Time to congratulate the newly weds, he thought as he made his way through the crowds.
"Hey man. Congratulations!" Riven said as he shook hand with the groom whom responded with a thanks.
"Thanks for coming Riv. We really appreciate it" Stella said and gave him a hug and peck on the cheeks.
"I wouldn't miss this for anything." Riven replied.
"Have you met the others?" Brandon asked
"Yeah. Bloom and Sky -Your Maid of Honor and Best Man. Flora and Helia are still feeding each other. Techna and Timmy are dancing. Layla and Nabu. I'm not sure where they are but I did saw them earlier."
"Who do you think will be the next to be married?" Stella asked. "Brandon thinks it's Bloom and Sky. But I think it's going to be Flora and Helia"
"Whoever caught the bouquet I guess" Riven reply. "Well I'm just going to sit down and get myself some drink. Maybe I'll get lucky and get myself a girl" Riven winked.
"Don't get drunk," Brandon warned.
"I won't. I hold my liquor well. See ya later" Riven walked off to give others the chance to talk to the wedded couple.
"I'd like to congratulate the Bride and Groom – Stella and Brandon. Wishing you all the happiness you both deserve. And this song, composed by my dad for my mom, is dedicated for the newly weds." A girl with long midnight blue hair on the stage announced.
Riven who had busied himself to the booze looked through the crowds to stare at the girl and he wondered if it was just his imagination due to the booze or was it for real. But she was there singing and she was even more beautiful than the last time he had saw her. And her voice was just as beautiful as she is, which he finally able to hear after so long. He had bought her albums and hid them under his bed, and he'd listen to it every night before he goes to sleep. That was the best closest thing he could get, to remind him of her before she had left. He misses her, although he denied to all his friends.
When the song finished, she stepped down from the stage and made her way to one of the table and she sat alone, idly playing the utensils and sipping the wine. Riven made his way to her and sat on a chair next to hers. She haven't seems to notice his presence.
"You still sound good Musa" Riven said breaking her from her train of thoughts.
"Riven?" she sounded surprised. "I didn't expect - I mean I expect you to be here but I.." she trailed off. "Well so how are you?" she smiled as she blushed when realized that she had been rambling to the gorgeous man in front of her, who happened to be her ex.
"Good." He replied. "You just came? I didn't see you earlier"
"Yeah. My flight got delayed." Musa replied, as she played with the utensils again.
"Have you met the others?" Riven asked, trying to make the conversation as pleasant as he could. He wouldn't want to bring up the past, not yet at least. He wouldn't want her to get angry and left. All he wanted was for her to stay with him for now.
"No. I just came, and I went on stage straightaway. But I'll catch up with them later. I'm sure –" Musa was interrupted by the laughing and squealing of some girls, who were hugging Musa all over. Riven had known the girls for ages yet he still could not get use to them squealing and laughing like schoolgirls.
"You made it! You came" Layla squealed, which was rare of her to do so.
"Yeah it's been ages we have not heard of you" Bloom added.
"How was the flight sweetie?" Flora asked.
"It's so wonderful to see you again Musa" Techna said.
"Make way! Make room for the bride!" Stella's voice was heard. "Oh honey! You came for my wedding! I'm so happy!" Stella hugged her. "We've missed you! C'mon group hugs"
"Guys. Air." Musa gasp. Everyone gave some room for Musa and now, they are all standing by their better half.
"It's good to see you Musa" Brandon said who had his arms around Stella.
"Look at you!" Stella pulled Musa off from the chair. "You've grown so fast!" and she started crying. It had been so long everyone had seen her, since she left Alfea when her father was ill. She only left them a note, saying that she had to go home to take care of her father. Nobody was able to contact her since. No idea why she had decided to not even bothered about them. They only knew of her whereabouts when they received news that her father had passed on a year ago. They went for the funeral except for Riven, who was bitter that she left without telling him and claimed that he doesn't care but everyone knew otherwise.
"Hey. Hey. It's supposed to be a happy occasion. Not to cry on me! Come on Stell! You're the Princess of Sunshine. You're supposed to be the chirpiest of us all." Musa teased her.
"I am happy" Stell said in between sobs and hugging her again.
"You haven't called us enough" Bloom said.
"Yeah I've been busy with work since…" Musa trailed off, not wanting to mention about her father's death. Everyone nodded with understanding. "But I'm doing better now" Musa smiled. "And you guys are still talking to me even though I left without telling"
"We're your friends. We would understand." Flora said.
"Musa I'm sorry about your father and that I –" Riven was interrupted.
"It's alright Riven. I hadn't expect you to come for the wake" Musa said.
Riven was taken aback of her claims but he simply nodded. He knew he had told everyone that he didn't care anymore and he wouldn't attend the funeral. But he did. He came and hid behind one of the trees, away from the crowds. He saw her pale tear-stained face and the bloodshot eyes. He wanted to go to her and hold her and let her cry in his arms, but he didn't. He waited when everyone was gone and gave Musa her space. She stood under the bamboo tree where both her parents are buried next to each other.
It started to rain and she let the tears flowed. He saw her shivered and he wanted to hold her, keep her safe and warm – He loves her, had always love her, only the realization came too late. He was about to step out of the tree when two figured approached her, the blonde girl sheltered her with the umbrella and the guy with midnight blue hair gave his coat to Musa, and they led her off the cemetery. He had barely whispered her name – like a man yearning for his lover - and she had turn like as thou she had heard him and walked off when she couldn't find anyone else in the cemetery. He was frustrated with her, with himself – for getting in the situation.
"Hey they are playing a slow song!" Stella said, and it had broken Riven of his memories. "Let's dance!"
Their guys led the girls to the dance floor. Only Riven and Musa was left. The situation was awkward for them to be just standing, so Musa decided to help herself with some drinks.
"Would you like to dance?" Riven asked, when he approached her.
"You don't dance" Musa said, quirking an eyebrow.
Riven wanted to laugh at her expression but he held back. "I do now. Friendship sake?" he offered again. A smile tugs on her lips and she accepted his hands and allowed him to lead her to the dance floor.
"I'm impressed that you are able to dance well." Musa told Riven.
"School made us all learn how to dance" Riven explained.
"You've changed. Everyone changed" Musa said. "Look at Techna and Timmy. They are more intimate now. Bloom has grown more graceful. Flora is still the same sweet girl I know. She has always been the most mature among us. Layla is still as confident as ever. Stell is married"
"Well, it's been five years. But I can assure you that Stella's vanity is still there. You should been around during their wedding planning" Riven explained and Musa laughed.
They molded onto each other perfectly, just like before, and she rested her head on his chest. She could hear his heartbeat and felt his warmth. Riven hadn't expect her to lean on him but he welcome the petite fairy and he placed his hands onto her small back. He could smell her hair and felt the smooth skin of her bareback. It's been so long, both thought. They made a picture-perfect couple in love; one could have mistaken them for the bride and groom. The song ended and it was time for the bride to throw the bouquet.
"Aren't you going?" Riven asked.
"Marriage not really my kind of thing. I'll pass" Musa said as she look at the girls forming a crowd behind Stella, pushing and knocking each other off. She thought she heard Layla saying something 'That should be mine' and Techna was calculating where the bouquet will fall.
"Alright girls No Magic!" Stella said and she threw it behind her before she whispered a spell. See the future of love for all, May this bouquet correctly fall. Find the girl whose love is pure and sure. Let her heart be kindled with the one she love and hold dear.
It was chaotic. 'No Magic' was an understatement. Flora used her Ivy Wrap, which was burned by Bloom, which made the bouquet caught fire slightly. Then Layla used Tide and Wave to put the fire off. Techna was still calculating. The others were using their own powers. Musa was laughing at their antics and Riven felt tingles along his spine when he heard her laugh and the blush the crept on the cheeks.
"Aren't they funny. I haven't laugh like this for ages" Musa said, her eyes were twinkling. Riven smiled.
"Musa!" Bloom shouted to her. She turned around only to catch the falling bouquet, or at least what's left of it..
"Congratulations! You caught the bouquet!" Layla said.
"I guess it shouldn't be long" Bloom winked at her.
"I wasn't even participating. You can have it." She frowned.
"It's yours Musa" Techna said. "I could have gotten it if everyone had not used Magic" Everyone laughed.
Stella and Brandon were already off to their new home. The others were sitting drinking, talking and laughing. Soon it was time for everyone to go home. Musa was told that the day after, there would be a dinner hosted by Stella. Only the Winx and the Heroes were invited and they had made sure Musa said yes.Well, Musa said Yes only after she made a phone call to Stella and asked for special request.
"So how are you going to get back to your hotel" Riven asked.
"Oh take a cab or something." Musa said.
"In a hurry?" he casually asked.
"Nope not really. I haven't unpack my stuffs thou, but I won't be going too anyway. I'm leaving the morning after the dinner." Musa said as she waited by walkway for some cab. Riven mouthed 'Oh' and was disappointed.
"Since you're not in a hurry, why don't we go around Magix. A lot of things have changed. I'll drive." Riven said, pulling Musa along before she protest
Riven had drove around showing her the best pubs and clubs, had some drinks and dance. The buildings and skyscrapers, that was once forest. He even showed her Alfea, Red Fountain and The Cloud Tower. After driving around, he stopped at the beach. Musa who had been sleeping at the passenger seat woke up.
"Where are we?" she asked groggily, as she rubbed her sleepy eyes.
"The beach, where we - all of us - used to hang out. Come on. Let's take a look a the stars. It's one thing we never did here. We had picnics, we went swimming, we played games here but we never thought of looking at stars here at night." Riven said.
Musa glanced at the clock on the car showing it was already midnight. "We had curfew when we were schooling remember. We had to be back by ten."
They spent about half an hour looking at the stars on the hood of the car. It was hot initially, but Musa had used magic to cool it down with just enough warmth from the cooling sea breeze. They had watched the stars in silence, both to their own thoughts.
"Have you seen the school year book?" Riven asked Musa, breaking the silence.
"Nope. I had almost forgotten about it. Maybe I'll get one of the girls to bring them over for dinner tomorrow" She said.
"Why wait for tomorrow when you can see it tonight." Riven said.
"You brought it along in you car?" Musa asked, in a surprised toned, which Riven had laughed.
"No silly, it's at my home of course. Come on, let's go. I even got the disc for the dance." And he slid off the hood and get into the car. Musa hadn't really wanted to go, because she was afraid that unwanted things might happen. But they had really spent the whole day together without bringing up the past, and Riven had been nice and she did enjoy his company. Besides, she wondered where he stay and finally, she hopped into the passenger seat.
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