TheClosetKidnapper

Chance I smile and watch Katie leave before getting up. After a shower, I dress into my tux and spend an hour or so putting my tie on right. I ...

Chance I smile and kiss her forehead, closing my eyes, "Love you too, K."

Chance I smile and hold out a hand for her, pushing off the frame, "I don't believe in luck anyways."

Chance I smile and nod, "I can't either. I'm not used to everything being so empty."

Chance After I finish jotting down my vows, I change into pajamas and lie down. After a while, I find I can't sleep. Restlessness takes over, and I stare at ...

Chance I hesitate before heading back to my room, giving Katie enough time to get her stuff. Walking inside, I lie on my back and begin thinking of my vows.

Chance I smile and nod, "Sweet dreams, K. See you tomorrow."

Chance I smile and rest my forehead against hers, "I know. I love you too, and nothing will ever change that."

Chance I tighten my grip when she does, taking a deep breath, "Some don't always see that. They say what they think, no matter the consequences."

Chance I hug her back and close my eyes, "Don't be. I should have expected it."

Chance I squeeze Katie's hand and follow her out, trying to push what just happened out of my mind.

Chance I look up at Katie in thanks and stand as well, "We should go. Thank you for the congratulations, Dad. Mom... I miss the days you approved of my ...

Chance My father smiles proudly, and my mother attempts to before bringing up my accident and asking whether this is out of spite of all that, out of desire to ...

Chance I don't know how to word it, so I just lift Katie's hand with the ring and wait for their reactions.

Chance I kiss her cheek in return, smiling, before the door opens and my mother invites us inside.