Strength Of The World

It was the day of Matt and Val's wedding, and Peyton woke up super sick. She was currently laying down in Michelle's guest bedroom, hating that she's not downstairs with the rest of the girls. She must have dozed off because the next thing she knew there was a small knock at the door, and Michelle's head poked through. "Hey Pey, you feeling any better?" She asked, voice full of concern. Peyton slowly sat up to respond, waiting for the nausea to hit her. When it didn't she smiled at Michelle. "I think it's finally working, thank god." "Well good," she replied, opening the door further, "Breakfast just got here, and it's almost time to head to the venue. I'll see ya downstairs." Peyton slowly got out of bed and went to brush her teeth a second time that morning, then headed down for breakfast with her best friends.

Once they were finished with breakfast it was time to head to the venue to get ready. The six women, including Amy Sanders, gathered dresses, shoes, makeup, and accessories. They stuffed everything into Lacey's SUV and headed for the venue. Once they were there, everyone had their turn getting their hair and makeup done, with Val being the last one to get ready. Before she put her dress on, Peyton was tasked with going to make sure the guys were there and getting ready. She headed over to their dressing area and knocked on the door. When the door opened, Jimmy's head poked out of the other side. "PEANUT!" He shouted, opening the door completely and hugging her. "Hey Jimbo. The bride wanted me to come over and make sure you guys were getting ready. Which by the looks of it, you're not." She chuckled, walking into the room and seeing all the guys still sitting there in their dress pants and under shirts. "Dude. All we have to do is put a shirt and vest and tie on. No biggie." Brian shrugged. "Uh yeah, then you spend at least thirty minutes on your hair, Bri. Chop chop motherfuckers!" She shouted. "Ah come on babe. We'll be ready on time." Zack told her, walking over to give her a kiss. "You look fucking hot with your hair like that by the way." He said, gesturing to her hair that was pin straight, teased to the heavens, and combed backward. "Yeah you've got that glowy shit going on today." Johnny spoke up. "Well thanks, but you better be getting your asses ready. I'm not leaving until you're all dressed and Val will be pissed if I'm not back in ten." The guys all grumbled but started getting ready. "You sound like a mom already." Matt laughed, walking out of the bathroom with his tie in his hand. "I don't even know how to fucking tie this thing." He grumbled, holding up the item. Peyton laughed loudly and walked over to him, "It's a clip on, you big dork." She helped him get his tie on and adjusted it for him. "Thanks Pey. You're the best." He turned around and put his vest and jacket on, and turned back around to see Peyton trying to wipe the tears that were threatening to spill over. "Peyton don't cry." He said, pulling her into a hug. "They're happy tears, I promise. I'm just so happy for you guys." She said softly. "But let me go before you fuck my hair up." He chuckled and released her, and she went around the room making sure the guys had their bow ties on correctly. "You guys look great. But I gotta go get my dress on." She quickly kissed Zack and shouted "Love you!" As she headed out the door, back to her dressing area.

Once Peyton got back she rushed into the bathroom to put her dress and shoes on. The long navy strapless dress hugged her every curve and was the perfect length. As she was opening the door just as Michelle was zipping the back of Val's dress up. "Oh Val. You look beautiful." She gasped, more tears welling up in her eyes. Peyton Elizabeth you do not cry. Because if you cry then I'm going to cry and nobody needs to be crying right now!" Val laughed, walking over to her best friend and pulling her into a hug. "I love you so much P. Smith. And you too wittle baby V!" She said in a childish voice, which made the smaller woman laugh. "We love you too Auntie Val. You ready to go marry your man?" "Are you kidding? I've been ready since 2007!" Val said with a laugh. The women all gathered their flowers and headed toward the ceremony area.

The guys were already standing at the front with Matt and the officiant, and Zack couldn't wait to see Peyton all dressed up. He was practically bouncing where he stood. "Dude, calm down." Johnny whispered with a laugh, "You'll see her in a minute." One by one the girls filtered in as the music was playing, and as soon as Peyton walked through the double doors Zack thought his heart was going to explode. She looked gorgeous in her dress. When her eyes met his she gave him a huge grin and blew him a kiss. Once she got to where she was supposed to be standing, she slightly turned to the side and that's when he noticed the tiny bump that was forming in her stomach. If it was possible, Zack smiled even bigger and leaned forward to whisper in Brian's ear. "I spy a baby bump." Brian looked at Peyton and smiled. "She looks beautiful. You guys are going to be great parents buddy." After Michelle found her place beside Peyton, the music changed and Val and her father started walking toward them. Throughout the ceremony Zack would steal glances at Peyton, who would occasionally sniffle and wipe her eyes with a tissue. He smiled and shook his head, she always cried at weddings. After Matt and Val were pronounced husband and wife, everyone partnered up to head back down the aisle and made their way to the reception hall for a night they won't soon forget.

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