The ceremony began, and Chanyeol must be too masochistic as he watches Sulli and Luhan exchange their vows.
"If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together let them speak now or forever hold their peace."
As much as Chanyeol wants to speak, as much as he wants Sulli for himself, that moment when he caught her eyes and she smiles at him in assurance, he knows he lost the battle, even before.
And so, for Sulli's happiness, he will forever hold his peace.
***
(Earlier..)
Chanyeol stared at the mirror for the hundredth time, checking his suit for fringes, and then his hair, if some strands went astray. Nothing else can describe how nervous he was for today. It's the day he's been dreading to come, but as much as he wanted to, he had to be there, because it's a special request. Sighing to himself, he went out and proceed to the room beside his.
"I'm going in." He said loudly, turning the knob after an "okay" was heard. Slowly, Chanyeol peek inside the room, anxious and sweating. He smiled when he saw the face that is all too familiar, at the same time, his heart must be broken into tiny shards right now.
Sulli is so beautiful.
"Yah. Are you allowed to see me?" She asked staring at him from the mirror, smiling that angelic smile of hers.
"Crap." He snorted, trying hard not to ruffle Sulli's hair, afraid to ruin it, or the stylist would surely beat him to death. "Besides, I'm not your groom."
Sulli looked at him thoughtfully, noticing the downcast in his voice.
Sulli is getting married. The fact took ages to sink in Chanyeol's mind. His bestfriend is getting married to someone that is not him.
"Congratulations again." He said. Sulli finally stood up and faced him, arms open engulfing Chanyeol into a hug. "My princess is getting married.
The hug tightened, it would be the last time that he can call her his, because she's getting married, and they're bound to part ways, Sulli couldn't be his, not the way she have always been.
"Don't make me cry." He heard her whine, and as much as he doesn't want to let go, even if he's afraid to let go, he broke the hug.
"I won't. You're beautiful today." Chanyeol commented staring at her from head to toe. "You're really marrying that bastard."
They both laugh at that comment, apparently Chanyeol still haven't forgot about Luhan cheating on her.
"I thought you already forgave him?" Sulli asked pouting.
"I did. I won't let you marry him if I didnt." Chanyeol answered poking the tip of her nose before holding her shoulders and facing her seriously. "If anything happens, you're free to bang my door anytime okay?"
Sulli answered with a hug, as if thanking her in advance. "I love you." He heard her say and he thinks he's breaking because it's not the same kind of love that he has for her.
"I love you too Sulli. Don't ever forget that." And that's the closest thing to a confession that he's ever done.