"I can’t believe you’re doing this," Zac said standing behind Taylor as chunks of his hair were snipped off.
"I think it’s gonna look good. Don’t listen to Zac," Isaac said sitting in the chair next to Taylor.
"No, I know it’ll look good," Zac said. "It’s just now I’ll be the only one with long hair."
"No way, man. Jess and Avery still have your back," Taylor said.
"Thanks," Zac laughed.
"Alright, so we’re taking your car?" Taylor asked once they were all ready at Isaac’s house around 2:30.
"Yeah. We’ll go to the house to get Mira. Everyone else is coming later," Isaac said.
"Cool. And I can use your car for a few days, right?"
"Yeah. No problem. I won’t need it for a week since we’ll be in Italy. Just bring it back in one piece."
"Awesome. I appreciate it so much," Taylor patted Isaac’s shoulder and hopped into the back seat of the Ford Focus.
"So you think Mira’s gonna freak out?" Isaac asked looking into the rearview mirror at Taylor and his new shorter-than-Isaac’s haircut.
"I don’t know," he laughed. "I can predict it now. She’ll be like, "Oh my God," he imitated her.
They pulled up into the driveway. The only ones home were Walker, Mira, Mackie and Zoe. Everyone else was with Amy. The three got out of the car and went inside. They were greeted by their family and Taylor received numerous head rubs and compliments on his hair cut.
"Wait til you go upstairs," Walker said. "We’ll be able to hear Mira scream from down here."
"I know," Taylor laughed.
"Well you guys look great I must say," Walker said.
"So do you, Dad," Isaac said.
"Well we’re gonna go ahead and go. We’ll see you at the church at 3." Walker gathered up Mackie and Zoe and went out to his car.
"We’ll be down here," Isaac said.
"Okay," Taylor said bounding up the stairs two at a time. "Mira, my love. Are you ready?" He called out knocking on her door.
"Come in," she called.
Taylor opened the door and found her in front of her mirror putting in an earring. "Oh wow," he said.
She turned to look at him. "Holy shit," she said with wide eyes.
"Hi," he laughed.
"Oh my goodness," she said walking over to him. "Oh my God, you look so good," she smiled.
"Really?"
"Yeah. Oh my God," she said again wrapping her arms around his neck. "Wow...wow. I’m like, amazed that you cut your hair. It looks so awesome," she smiled running her fingers across it.
"Thanks. I’m glad you like it."
"You are so badass. Damn boy," she stood back putting her hands on her hips. "You’re so hot."
"Well thank you. But look at you. God, you look gorgeous," he said surveying her body dressed in a champagne colored short dress. Her dark hair fell in curls around her shoulders.
"Aww, thank you. Should we go downstairs?" She asked.
"Let’s go."
They met Isaac and Zac and all piled in the car to head over to the church. Isaac and the other groomsmen had their pictures taken before the wedding started.
"You guys look so awesome," Mira said taking a picture of the three of them with Isaac in the middle. "Isaac are you nervous?" She asked squeezing the sides of his face.
"I’m not - it’s weird. I don’t think it’s hit me yet."
"Oh it’ll hit you as soon as that music starts," she said. "I’m so excited."
"So am I," Isaac smiled.
"Ahh!" She laughed.
"Ahh!" he said back.
"Okay I need to go. People are starting to get here," Mira said fixing Isaac’s hair. "But good luck. Is that what you say before a wedding?"
"I don’t know. But thank you," Isaac said giving her a hug.
"Bye guys," she smiled making her way into the chapel.
"Congratulations," Mira said once she found Isaac at the lively reception.
"Thank you," he smiled giving probably the hundredth hug of the day. Mira moved onto Amy giving her a congratulatory hug.
"We’re gonna go dance now," Isaac said taking his new wife’s hand.
"I am all about the open bar," Mira said to Taylor after everyone watched the first dance.
"I hear ya," Taylor smiled following her over there. They each got a glass of white wine and went back to a table to sit with Zac and Eric.
"Okay I have to leave and do something. But I’ll be back - so you can’t leave me," Taylor said after dancing with Mira for a few songs.
"Where are you going?" She asked gently running her fingers over the back of his neck.
"You’ll see later," he smiled.
"Alrighty." They walked back to the table where Mira gave him the keys to Isaac’s car and he left promising he’d be back before they cut the cake.
Mira had two more glasses of wine and decided to stop there before she made a scene at Isaac’s wedding. It probably wouldn’t have made a difference since everyone else was becoming quite intoxicated.
"Zachary, will you dance with me?" She asked.
"Certainly," he said standing up with her.
"So do you know what Taylor’s doing?" Mira asked wrapping her arms around Zac’s neck.
"Mm hmm," he nodded.
"He’s a weirdo."
"I think you’ll enjoy it," Zac smiled.
"Isaac," Mira said as they maneuvered themselves next to the married couple.
"Hey you guys," Isaac said.
"I want to thank you guys for everything. It’s so beautiful."
"Oh, it’s our pleasure," Amy smiled. "I’m glad you could come. But I do ask one favor."
"What’s that?" Mira asked.
"Will you let me dance with Zachary?
"Sure," Mira laughed. "As long as I get a dance with the groom."
"He’s all yours," Amy said switching dace partners with Mira.
"I’m back," Taylor greeted appearing beside Mira at the table.
"Finally. What have you been up to?" She asked before giving him a quick kiss.
"You’ll see," Taylor smiled.
"I swear, if you have any more surprises for me I won’t be able to handle it."
"Taylor," one of his rather drunk uncles greeted him with a pat on the back. "Good to see you with a pretty girl, I must say."
"Well thank you Uncle John," Taylor said uncomfortably taking a big gulp of his wine.
"One down, six to go, right Walker?" His uncle called out before letting out a loud laugh. "Looks like you’re next, Taylor."
"Ohh goodness," Taylor mumbled under his breath. Mira let out a laugh and rubbed his back. "I guess so. But it’ll be a while," Taylor smiled.
"Well I like this one," his uncle nodded towards Mira. "She’s a keeper."
"Yes sir," he said.
His uncle walked away and Mira leaned her forehead on his shoulder. "Wow," she laughed.
"Are they cutting the cake yet?" Taylor asked anxiously.
