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“Night,” the rest of us called back in unison.
“Jesus, they’re disgustingly loved up, aren’t they?” Feely mused, taking a swig of his beer.
“So bad,” Katie agreed with a chuckle. “It’s nice.”
“It’s epic,” I chimed in. “And so incredibly deserving.”
“And permanent,” Gerard added with a nod. “Mark my words, lads, come what may next summer after graduation, we’ll all be back in this town in a few years for their wedding.”
“You really think so?” Katie asked.
“No thinking necessary,” Gerard replied, tapping his temple. “It’s already a done deal. Knowing Johnny, he already has his grandmother’s heirloom engagement ring waiting in the wings for the perfect opportunity.”
“Really?” My eyes widened. “Johnny has an heirloom ring?”
“Oh yeah.” Gerard nodded eagerly. “The rock is the size of my fist.”
“Whoa.”
“I know, right?”
“I’m best man,” Hugh tossed out.
“Like hell you are,” Patrick shot back.
“Fuck you both,” Gerard interjected. “That’s my job.”
“You’re delusional.”
“And you’re shit craic,” Gerard countered, catching onto my brother’s bullshit bad mood, which had been present all night. “You’re killing my buzz, lad. Cheer up.”
“I’m fine.”
“Yeah,” he snorted. “What’s that saying for the word ‘fine,’ babe?”
“Fucked up, insecure, neurotic and emotional.”
“That’s the one,” Gerard replied, grinning. “You, my friend, are all of that and more.”
“We can’t all be poster boys for Prozac, Gibs.”
“He doesn’t take Prozac anymore,” I was quick to defend.
“Thank you,” Gerard replied. “My serotonin levels are back on track. Now, back to the wedding. You two are groomsmen at a push—although chances are he’ll forget about you both when he goes pro.” Gerard winked. “I’m the best man.”
“If that’s the case, then what makes you think he won’t forget about you, too, smart-ass?”
“Because I’m as unforgettable as I am irreplaceable,” Gerard replied with a grin. “Unlike you boring bastards.”
“Jesus, that’s lovely, that is.”
“Yeah, Gibs, thanks a bunch.”
“I speak only the truth,” Gerard continued, unfazed. “I nearly died of boredom while Cap was away on tour with only the two of you for company.”
“Hey!” I huffed, poking his side. “What about me?”
“Male company,” he was quick to correct, leaning in to press a kiss to my cheek. “You’re perfect.”
