She let out a sigh of relief and hugged onto Yuuna even tighter, leaning her head on Yuuna's shoulder. She smiled and swallowed.

"I'm glad, you are my maid of honor, after all," she whispered, smiling. "It would be hard not having you there," emotionally and by tradition. It was hard enough for Rei to be missing both of her parents, she didn't want to keep seeing more empty spaces on the day of their union.

At being told she matted and that she wouldn't be abandoned... she couldn't help the tear or two that came out. She didn't enjoy such public displays, but it was like when Rei assured her that she would never abandon her either. The little girl that had watched her father walk out the door after a kiss to her brow and pat to her head still feared watching her mother and fiancée and friends do the same. Saying I love you, but you're not important enough to stay for.

She wiped her eyes and sniffled.

"Thank you."