" When this all goes to shit and my best friend rightfully punches me the fuck out, takes my company, and kicks me out of his life, I'm going to remember this moment right here. The moment it all seems worth it."

Her lips start to lift, and I tell myself that I'm doing the right thing. The right thing for me, for once in my damn life.

"With you standing in front of me, back straight, fire in your eyes, hair a mess from my hands, and that ring on your finger. When that happens, help me remember, okay?"

Courtney nods, licking her lips and moving into my space. She presses me into the counter with her body, bare tits pressed to my chest and hope in her eyes.

Hope for me. For us.

And it's beautiful and sweet and all I ever wanted.

"It'll be okay, Kaede. It'll be finer than fine, I promise."

Sure, it will. I nod, even though I don't believe her. I'm only risking ... everything. Court might lose some face, and yeah, Ross will be mad at her. But she's his sister. He'll forgive her.

But he legit might kill me.

I kiss her anyway, signing my own death certificate. "

― Lauren Landish , My Big Fat Fake Engagement