There was nothing like a wedding. People moving and chatting, food being passed around, and drinks flowing endlessly all in the name of love. It was one giant machine wrapped in a sparkly and expensive bow and Jacob, multiple times over the course of the day, had caught himself needing to bring himself back into the moment for fear of living his own wedding but not truly experiencing it. Which is why the newly minted Mr. and Mrs. Elordi had ended up sneaking away from their own reception and the ever watchful eyes of their guests for a few moments of blissful peace at the water’s edge. Maia had gotten cold after five minutes - surprise surprise - so Jake had sent her back up to the party with a lover’s promise of following close behind. Whether it was kismet or fate or destiny or a wink from the devil himself that sent Jake back to the party up a different set of stairs than they’d used to come down he would never know. But being met with the image of his forever ride or die Alexa and one of his newer costars turned pal Finn - who, last time he’d checked - had a wife and son back home - cozying up closer than any friends ever should, was just about the last thing Jake thought he’d see on his wedding day.
From that moment on, there was a cloud hanging over his head, one that he tried his damndest to forget about, at least until tomorrow. Of all days to be distracted by secrets between friends, today wasn’t the day. But he and Lex were best fucking friends. He knew her better than almost anyone…at least, he thought he did. By the time most of the guests had cleared out and he spotted Lex still twirling away in all her tipsy glory, the questions were nearly busting out of him. “Ayye, there she is! Stone cold killer right here,” he said, allowing her to loop and twist beneath his arm before wrapping her in a hug. “I’ve had a few things going on today,” Jacob joked as the two stood there in a friendly embrace. Their bodies may have been pressed together but it felt like a mile between them and he hated that feeling. “Look, can we talk for a sec? Real quick, I’ve just gotta ask you something.” She was drunk, this probably wasn’t the best time to be pulling her off to the side of the reception for a bestie heart to heart but he had no clue when he’d see her next. “What’s going on with you? Anything new?” He hoped she would clue him in without his needing to out them himself.
Jacob’s embrace was familiar and comforting, but even Alexa couldn’t deny the feeling of a very substantial wedge between them, though she imagined it was all in her own head and not something to dwell upon. Plastering a smile upon her face, the actress nodded her head and moved off from the dance floor, searching for a quieter corner for Jacob to get out whatever it was he wanted to say. In hindsight, she should’ve suspected that he’d end up finding out sooner or later, but the alcohol had made her feel invincible, like it wasn’t even conceivable that anyone could’ve saw them under the decking, so she attempted not to crack under the pressure. “Whats going on with me?” She repeated, a single nervous laugh falling from her lips. “Aren’t you the one who got married today? Nothing’s going on with me, I’m here to celebrate you. You’re the one who’s life just changed, like, forever- ”.
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