Earn Your Extra Credit by Meghan Quinn

Author:Meghan Quinn [Quinn, Meghan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-04-14T18:30:00+00:00

“You have bewitched me body and soul,” Arlo says, quoting Pride and Prejudice. “And I love, love, love you.”

Greer’s eyes well with tears. She dabs at them with the small blue handkerchief she’s kept tucked tightly in her hand.

The day is absolutely beautiful. Not a cloud in the sky, the sun setting at just the right moment—when they’re about to seal their vows with a kiss—and the moment could not be more perfect against the orange backdrop of the sky and the blue ocean. Colorful native flowers cascade from a trellis built from boughs of trees and dot the aisle, where a few white chairs are set up for guests. Even though Arlo and Greer have a wedding party, they decided we didn’t need to stand up with them, but could relax and take in the picturesque view.

Stella is sitting with Keiko, Kelvin, and Greer’s family, while I’m sitting with Cora, Gunner, and Lindsay. It’s intimate and perfect.

In the background, a ukulele plays “Dream a Little Dream” as the officiant closes his book. “It is my honor to announce for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Turner. You may kiss your bride.”

We all cheer while Arlo and Greer lean in and kiss. Arlo’s hand clutches Greer possessively, and I can’t help but wonder if that’s what I look like when I kiss Stella.

The tight hold.

The close body language.

The flex in his fingers, clinging on.

I know that’s how I feel when she’s in my arms. She’s only been there less than a handful of times, but it’s been enough.

Enough to remind me that even though I’ve tried to walk away several times, I keep coming back for more. Enough for me to realize I don’t want anyone else.

Greer and Arlo pull apart and start walking down the aisle, hand in hand. As Arlo passes me, I offer him a fist bump that he accepts, surprisingly, but then again, he’s been anything but uptight today. I’ve actually never seen him happier. It’s as if everything has come together for him and he can finally breathe.

I know the feeling of constricted lungs.

I know what it feels like not being able to take a breath.

I’m in the middle of it right now.

Once they’re down the aisle, we filter out behind them and head straight into the cocktail hour, which seems silly since there are no more than twenty people here.

Before the wedding, we took pictures as a group. Greer did a grand reveal with Arlo so they could get group pictures out of the way, and now that the sun is setting, I know they’re going to take advantage of the scenery with the photographer.

“What a gorgeous night,” Cora says next to me while looping her arm through my arm. She chuckles. “I never thought I’d see the day when my brother settled down and got married, but I don’t think I could’ve picked someone better for him. I adore Greer.”

“I knew the moment I saw them interact. Sparks were flying. They were meant to be together.

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