for @blcssom
a lethal mix of nerves and excitement feel heavy in the pit of her stomach, all the more worsened by the fact that she hasn’t had anything to eat today besides a croissant and a quad espresso over ice. rikki hadn’t realized what a labor of love this day would turn out to be, going from growing up and feeling entirely alone to watching a throng of people shuffle into a room to celebrate your love. once the make-up artist puts the finishing touches on her look, light hues are looking at the face sat behind her in the mirror. “i’m so happy you’re here.” it’s said genuinely even if erika isn’t in her usually more chipper self. you can thank the nerves for that. “i was going to kill gabe if he didn’t patch things up with you in time for tonight. i need you here, you’re like a sister to me. and he may be my big brother, but he’s hopeless when it comes to all this.” she gestures vaguely, thankful that jada was able to help weigh in on last minute decisions she had to make before her big day. “when are you guys getting hitched, hm? that’s the real question.”
