He was my best friend, but damn, was he one intense motherfucker. I grinned and threw my hands up in surrender. Sure you want to do this? There’s still time to back out.” Cue the look of death. “Dude, you look like you’re gonna shit yourself. I laughed and Chase’s face hardened, definitely not feeling our humor. Don’t be surprised if my nipples cut straight through this dress.” Sierra was Lili’s best friend, maid of honor and probably the funniest chick we knew. “Ash, I’m with you,” Sierra chimed in from across the aisle. If I didn’t know any better, the bastard sounded nervous.

“How old are you, man? Can’t you stand still for five minutes?” “Why the fuck are we barefoot again?” I clipped Chase’s arm to get his attention and snap him out of whatever pussy whipped La-La Land he disappeared to. Half the women lining the beach, waiting to get this show on the road, were freezing their asses off in glorified lingerie.

At least I was in this monkey suit, could’ve been worse. Why the fuck am I barefoot? The sand was cold, colder than you would expect in October, and the salt water spray only added to the chill in the air.

Beautifully Awake by Riley Mackenzie