Who am I to you?

"Frankie? Are you ready to go?" Gerard's voice calls from downstairs.

"Almost!" I yell back, straightening my tie. I brush through my hair one more time, making sure my suit looks good. Before I leave the bathroom I use a bit of water to polish the beautiful silver ring that rests at the base of my ring finger. It's ornately carved, showing intricate rosebuds blooming on twisting vines. Even with such a design, I like the inside better. I gently slide it off my finger to look at the delicate script. Inside the ring is a single word. A name, actually. In flowing cursive it spells out the name of my lover. Gerard. I hear my husband call again from downstairs, and slide the ring back onto my finger while calling back, "Coming!"

I hurry downstairs, lifting our little girl at the bottom and twirling her around. She's wearing a little lace dress, entirely in pink and embroidered with flowers. She loves this dress, and wears it for every occasion she can.

"How's my little princess?" I coo, tickling her sides and making her giggle and wiggle in my arms.

"Daddy!" She squeals, pushing at my hands. "No tickles!"

"Awww, but it's so fun!" I pout up at her playfully.

"No! No tickles!" She giggles, reaching her arms out towards me. "Hugs!"

I smile, hugging her tightly. Just then I feel a strong pair of arms wrap around my waist, and I feel Gerard's head in the crook of my neck. I sigh happily, leaning back into his embrace.

"Is Bandit ready?" He asks, kissing lightly on my neck.

"Mhm." I nod, closing my eyes.

"Hair brushed?"

"Check."

"Face washed?"

"Yep."

"Shoes on?"

I glance at her feet and realize I forgot her tiny dress slippers. I groan, but am unable to keep the smile from my lips. "Bandit! You need shoes!"

"I don't wanna!" She squeals, giggling like a maniac and hiding her face in my shoulder.

"Sweetheart, you need shoes." Gerard kisses her head. "Does daddy need to tickle you?" He grins teasingly.

"Nooooo!" She screeches, "Shoes better! No tickles!"

Gerard and I laugh as she squirms down, running to grab her princess slippers. While she is away I turn in Gerard's embrace so I am smiling up at him. He leans down, planting a soft kiss on my lips. "Can you believe it's been two years?" He asks, nuzzling my hair.

"Not really." I chuckle softly. "But hey, time flies when you're in love." I peck his nose gently as Bandit comes running back in.

"Ewwww! Dada! Daddy! No kissy!" She covers her eyes.

I laugh and pick her up again. "Alright princess. Ready to go?" She nods, clinging to me like a baby koala.

"Then let's." Gerard hums, taking my free hand in his as we walk out the door.

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"...I now pronounce you husband and husband. You may kiss the groom." The pastor concludes. I smile from the pews as I watch my best friend and brother-in-law kiss his newly wed husband. After being engaged for three months they have already had their marriage. Everyone cheers, including Gerard, Bandit, and I. Mikey smiles from the altar with tears of joy in his eyes, holding tightly to the hands of his new husband Brian. The two of them walk back down the aisle, and everyone follows them out to the gazebo where the celebration is being held. As the first song plays, Brian brings Mikey into his arms and starts to slow dance with him. I watch longinly from the chairs until I feel Gerard's breath on my ear.

"We may not be the special couple today... But would you dance with me?"

I can't help but let a giggly schoolgirl smile cross my face as I nod, taking his hand. He brings me out onto the dance floor, drawing me close and resting his hands on my waist while I loop my arms around his neck. He hums softly along to the music as we sway back and forth, slowly moving closer together until our chests touch. Gerard takes the opportunity to rest his forehead against mine.

"Frankie?"

"Yes Gee?"

"I love you."

I smile blissfully, hugging his closer and gazing back into his eyes.

"I love you too."



END

Notes

....And that's it. The story is done. I sincerely hope you all enjoyed this for as long as it has lasted. Lots of love from me to all of you. Thank you. So long, and goodnight.

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