Okay i know i suck for not updating. But tonight i sat down at my computer and said "I'M FINISHING THIS DAMMIT!" and did so! I think it's aight. Sorry if it's nothing like what you were expecting.
Disclaimer: I don't own Wizards of Waverly Place, or the Camp Rock characters that cameo.
Alex's POV
I let the slight breeze hit me as I stared out the open window. The dying rays of the setting sun that flooded in when I moved the curtains hit me perfectly, giving my skin a warm glow.
Blinking, I turned back from the window, letting the curtain fall back and block the sunlight. I hoped it would set soon so we could get on with this. The butterflies in my stomach were having a field day and I knew the only way they'd stop was if this finally happened.
I walked to the couch in the room, almost tripping over the long, flowing, folds of my dress. I cursed silently in my head, trying to remember why I'd agreed to wear it in the first place.
But I already knew why. Because she'd asked me to.
I made to sit down when the door burst open, revealing Harper, Mitchie, Caitlyn, and Justin.
Harper, glaring at me with a wild look in her eye, quickly shouted "NO! You sit there and you die! It might wrinkle the dress!"
I rolled my eyes, but stood back straight. An angry Harper was honestly a bit scary at times, so I tried to avoid it as often as possible. I glanced back at the window. Sun was still cast against the curtains.
I sighed, exasperated. "When is the sun gonna set!" I cried, flinging my arms in the hair.
"Just a few more minutes, Alex," Mitchie said, making her way to stroke my arm soothingly.
"Geez, Russo, try to breathe, will you?" Caitlyn laughed. She leaned against the doorframe in her dress, eliciting another angry glare from Harper.
I said nothing in response, but began to pace back and forth in front of the door. I saw Mitchie look at me as if to say "You poor, poor girl" and walked over to the table to collect our various bouquets.
On my 6th or 7th stride past the couch, I tripped once more on the fabric of my dress. Justin jumped forward and stopped me from hitting the ground. "Uh Harp, maybe she should sit down for a bit…" he said as he steadied me.
She glared at him too. "No! I worked for 5 weeks on that dress and I will not have it ruined by wrinkles!" she hissed, throwing her hands in the air.
He held his hands up in surrender, walking over and giving her a peck on the cheek. "Whatever you say, babe," he said.
I was about to resume pacing when the door opened again, revealing my mom. She looked at me with a soft smile that I was afraid would break any minute. She'd become increasingly lovey on me as today approached. She walked forward and kissed me on the cheek.
"5 minutes, mija," she said. "You need to get in position."
I nodded, though I was barely able to do that. My muscles had seemed to freeze into place. My mom hugged me one final time before walking back out the door to go to her seat.
Caitlyn held the door open as Mitchie passed around bouquets. I took mine, and glanced down at the flowers. Blood red. I chuckled.
The five of us made our way to the door. Mitchie reached over, loosening my hands from around the bouquet. "You're going to smother them, Alex…" she murmured.
I nodded though not really taking anything in. We left the room and made our way down the corridor, stopping in front of the glass doors that led outside into the courtyard. A sheet was hanging down, blocking the view to the rest of the hallway. It was so that we wouldn't see each other until it was time.
I tried my best to breathe.
Justin walked quickly back to me. He embraced me (though gently, as not to wrinkle the material and anger his fiancée), before whispering in my ear, "I'm glad it's you."
He pulled back, smiling warmly at me, before hurrying through the sheet to join Max and Shane, who had become surprisingly good friends with us through the years.
To say that mine and Justin's relationship had improved since our teenage years was a huge understatement. He and I were about as close as a brother and sister duo could get. I loved Max of course, but Justin really understood me, and I was so glad I had him in my life, especially as things got hectic over the past few weeks.
I remembered how I almost lost him, and physically shuddered at the thought. All those years ago. When I was 16.
Flashback
So I kissed her.
"Hey, Juliet, I forgot to ask what kind of…Alex?"
We flew apart. I turned around, terrified of what I would see. Justin was standing with the door open, a hurt and betrayed look in his eyes.
"Justin…"
Oh god. This couldn't be happening. It couldn't. He couldn't know, not so soon, and not like this.
I saw tears form in his eyes as he tried to understand the scene in front of him. His eyebrows burrowed angrily. "Why, Alex? Why her? You could have gone after any girl in the world. Why her?" he asked as liquid began to seep silently from his eyes. I don't think he even knew he was crying.
"Justin, I'm so sorry…" It was all I could say. Nothing else could be said but that. No explanation was needed. I'd hurt and betrayed him. "I didn't want you…to find out like this…We…we were gonna tell you-"
"When!" he cried out. "When were you gonna tell me! How long has this been going on behind my back?"
I looked at the floor, unable to stare into his eyes anymore.
End Flashback
He left after that, and didn't come home for almost three days. When he walked back in, I was so ready for a fight. For him to scream and yell. To try and hurt me. But the anger never came.
I still don't know to this day where he was or what he was doing during those days he was gone, but it must have involved some very deep soul-searching. When he came home, he hugged me like he was afraid he'd never see me again.
And told me that he was happy for me. That he would let go of her, so that we could be together. He never did say more than that, but I was so grateful that he just didn't hate me that I never questioned it.
He and Harper did actually begin dating a few months after that, and they've been together ever since. They're set to be married in three months.
"Are you ready, Alex?" Mitchie was standing in front of me, looking as beautiful as ever. I'd met her and Caitlyn a few years ago, and we became very close very fast. She smiled warmly at me, giving me a quick hug.
"Love you," she said, letting go.
I smiled, nodding to affirm that I was ready and that I'd heard her. "Love you too, kid."
Mitchie turned back around.
"Queue music." I could hear the director on the other side of the sheet. "Queue audience." The sound of chairs shuffling back could be heard from outside. "And…opening doors…now."
The glass doors were opened by the two attendants outside. The slow march had started, though I barely heard it over the loud pounding of my heart.
Caitlyn and Max walked out together, linking arms as they walked. Next came Mitchie and Shane, who did the same, adding a quick peck. They had married 2 years previous. Finally, Harper met Justin out the doors. My maid of honor and her best man. It was my turn.
The sheet lifted.
Juliet was breathtaking. That was the only word that could describe her, and even that didn't even seem close to how she looked. Her dress (also made by Harper, to match mine) was white and long, flowing very similar to mine. Her hair was braided into a golden crown on the top of her head, the rest loose and wavy. Her flowers were a dark violet.
She smiled at me, revealing her shaper canines. I thought they were beautiful, like every other inch of her. And I knew they'd be deep in my neck tonight. But I was ready for the change.
We turned to walk together, holding hands. She squeezed mine reassuringly, and I squeezed back. As we made it out of the building, our smiling fathers met us, linking our other arms. We'd arranged for the aisle to be big enough for the four of us.
The music continued to play as dusk settled in around us. Hundreds of lamps flew overhead and on poles. The aisle was lined with candles.
We walked together, forward, into our future.
Well it's over. I probably could've ended it a bit better, but idk, i kinda like this one. Leaves stuff open to the imagination. Yes, Alex was hinting that Juliet was going to make her a vampire that night. Selena Gomez as a vampire would be the hottest damn thing EVER so i had to put that :P
Also, sorry I randomly tossed in Mitchie, Caitlyn, and Shane. I needed bridesmaids/groomsmen, plus i just couldn't completely let go of my demi/selena shipping lol. And i know what you're all thinking "HOLY SHIT HETERO COUPLES!" but it's true! I painfully gave Mitchie to Shane and Harper to Justin. Haha. Well R&R! :)