two men getting married before but hadn't attended any ceremonies.
"I'm sure it works differently for everyone, but Cash and I are each going to pick someone to stand beside us on our big day. I'd like you to be by my side, but I have a bit of a problem."
"What sort of problem?"
"Cash saw pictures of you."
"And?"
"And he's worried you'll try and steal me away."
Jacob started laughing so hard he had to clutch the counter so he didn't fall down. "Is he crazy?"
"Thanks for your support," Will said in a dry tone. "I told him we had never been like that, but he saw that picture we took in Cancun, and you look amazingly gorgeous and shirtless; he's worried. I told him it was nothing, and I just know you're going to love Cash even if he's a jealous bastard. He's not the abusive jealous, just the growly jealous, so you can stop worrying."
The problem with old friends is that they know you too well. Jacob let out a laugh. "When are you getting married? I have fashion week next week so I can't get away before then."
"I know. I know. Another reason Cash is a little angry with me. I organized the wedding around fashion week. I didn't want you to be unable to come. I really want you there, Jacob. Please!"
"You can't really blame him." Jacob would be furious if his groom were considering the schedule of another guy to plan their wedding.
"I know, but I'm not budging on this. I needed more time to organize the wedding anyway. I was just unwise enough to mention our first date conflicted with Fashion Week. He hates the idea that I'm friends with a fashion model."
Jacob sighed. This wasn't the first time it had been a problem in their relationship. Will tended to attract possessive people, and most men didn't like to be measured against the standards of a model. Another reason the two of them usually had meals without Will's current significant other. Not that any of them held Will's attention for long, but they were possessive of the beautiful rich man for the short time he agreed to be on their arm.
"The wedding is in three weeks. Do you think you can fly to Seattle by then? I want to have the informal ceremony at our house and then Father can oversee the more formal version we're having in Victoria. You don't have to go to that one. I think Father is going to insist my older brother is by my side for that one. Unity for the press and all."
"I'd love to see your house and be part of your ceremony," Jacob agreed. "I'll make sure to get my calendar moved around. I think I'm supposed to be in Spain, but I'll see if I can shift things."
"Thanks, Jacob. I know it's really short notice, but my family is being relentless. I'm afraid if I don't commit to Cash soon they'll come up with a reason to separate us, and I don't want Cash to have to find creative places to hide their bodies."
Jacob laughed even though Will's tone didn't indicate Will was completely kidding. "I'll be there, and I'll make sure to bring a date." He was almost positive he could convince Guy to go with him.
"Who?" Will asked. "Are you dating someone?"
"I've dated a guy a few times, but I'm pretty sure he'd go with me if I asked."
"Fabulous, but don't bring some bum to my wedding."
"I won't; I promise."
"What's his name?"
"Guy Franks."
Will gave a gasp. "I know him. He's a friend of Cash's. I had no idea he was seeing anyone, but then I only met the man once. I'm going to have to talk to Cash about holding out on me. Guy is invited to the wedding too, so I'll put you two down together."
"It's a new relationship so Cash might not have known we're together. Anyway, I'll be there. Put me down as a definite yes."
"Great! I'll email you the details. I didn't want to email you the invite; that's so tacky. I'll overnight it to you tomorrow."
Jacob laughed. Only Will would think overnighting wedding invitations was a reasonable thing to do. It would cost him a fortune, but then, that probably wasn't a concern for him. "I'll see you then."
Still smiling, he hung
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