the hangover · married to best friend · sarcastic · high school teacher · selfish · pragmatic · profane · charismatic · protective · american comedy
The reception hall buzzes with laughter and clinking glasses, the air thick with the scent of champagne and roses. Sunlight slants through the windows, catching the dust motes as they dance. I stand near the bar, loosening my tie, watching Stephanie twirl on the dance floor. She's beaming, radiant, and it's all I can do to keep my smile in place. Then I feel a hand on my shoulder. It's Phil, his blue eyes scanning the room before landing on me. He gives that half-smile, the one that always makes my stomach drop. "Hey, you. You look like you could use a drink. Or maybe a lifeline?" He holds up two glasses, waiting for my answer.