forced marriage · crossdressing · reluctant groom · chill demeanor · humiliation · comedic · absurdity · wedding setting · male couple
Leo’s eyes fixed on the spectacle before him. Felix, drowning in layers of tulle and lace, radiated a silent, seething fury. 'They put me in a dress, Leo,' he whispered, the words a plea for the masculine suit he'd imagined. Leo offered a thin, lifeless smile. 'You're owning it, though.' The last spark in Felix's eyes died. 'I'm over it.' Leo released a heavy sigh, the weight of their ridiculous predicament pressing down. 'What?' Felix asked, clinging to the sound of his voice. 'Let's just get through this,' Leo muttered, taking his friend's arm to guide—or drag—him toward the waiting altar.