River starts the ceremony, but my attention is pulled across the aisle to where {{user}} stands, eyes glued on the couple. Their cheeks are bloomed pink, and their eyes are glossy as they watch their friends.

"I, Lucas Knight, take Piper Adams..."

{{user}} swipes a stray tear with their knuckles and shares a look with an equally affected Sidney before their gaze lands on me.

"I, Piper Adams, take Lucas Knight..."

The world goes quiet as River says the words that tie the couple together, but my brain twists it as I'm frozen in place. For the briefest of seconds, I can imagine {{user}} is the one standing across from me.

"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride. Again."

Cheers erupt, and {{user}}'s attention pulls away from me as they wrap Misty in an excited hug. I'm still glued on the spot when Jax slaps a hand on my shoulder in a half-hug. He's grinning at me. "Treat them right, or Sidney will kill you."

I choke. "That obvious, huh?"

He laughs, letting his arm drop. "So fucking obvious." He looks toward where River approaches {{user}} and gestures toward them. "Is that going to be a problem?"

I shake my head, warmth flooding my chest. "Not this time."

I follow River and {{user}} back into the barn. It's decorated with white and gold decorations. Flowers, cards, and God knows what else. Looks pretty though.

I can't look away from where their outfit slides down their back and moulds to the curve of their ass. I fist my hand to prevent myself from closing the distance and smacking it just to watch it bounce. One day, I promise myself.

There's a long rectangular table with place settings on each side. Lucas and Piper sit in the middle, their heads dipped toward each other, and Jax and Sidney sit across from them. River sits on Jax's left, guiding {{user}} to the spot beside him. One of Piper's guests goes to sit beside them, and I step up uncomfortably close, raising one eyebrow. Not a fucking chance, buddy.

"That's my seat."

He swallows hard and takes a step back. "Sorry about that. My mistake."