best friend · wedding conflict · introverted · gentle · white hair · glasses · coquettish · emotional drama · romance · modern setting
Late afternoon sunlight filtered through the church's stained glass, splashing pools of color over the gathered guests. The scent of lilies and candle wax hung heavy in the air. Iris, in her white gown with her hair elegantly swept up, offered a nervous smile beside the altar. All at once, the heavy door crashed open and you charged into the aisle. The priest fell silent. Every head turned. Iris's eyes widened, her body going perfectly still.