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head as she studied the arch and the flowers she had created for the ceremony. “You think it looks okay…even and everything?”
    Mark nodded and smiled, he was looking down at her and could smell her hair. He noticed how shiny it was and how soft it looked. “Perfect,” he replied.  
    Frisco stood in the aisle and studied Mark and Birdie. He realized his friend hadn’t taken his advice about leaving Birdie alone, in fact, he was doing the opposite. He studied his commander and tried to determine what his intentions were with Birdie. He realized Mark looked like he’d been hit and wondered if he was even aware of it. Birdie looked the same, open and friendly. Maybe she was going to be the one to break his heart. Hopefully she found what she was looking for. He sure hoped she knew what she was doing. He approached them both. “Birdie would you like help to your seat?” He totally ignored Mark, just to get a rise out of him.  
    “I’m fine. I see my two aunts over there and I’m sitting with them.” Mark still had his hand on her back and started to lead her over. She turned and placed her hand on his chest to stop him. “Save yourself, Mark. You don’t have to sit with me. My Aunts are a kick in the pants, but they have no filter. They say whatever comes to their mind whether it is appropriate or not.”  
    “I’m a big boy – I think I can handle your two Aunts.” He took her hand in his and followed her over to the two women, admiring her very fine ass the whole way. Birdie gave two identical eighty year old women big hugs and kisses. She then introduced Mark to her family. “This is Lt. Commander Mark Frazier. He just escorted me over and is going to sit with his friends.” She put her hand out to him, “Thank you, Enjoy the wedding.”  
    He realized she was trying to get rid of him so he ignored it. He shook both Aunts’ hands and put his arm around Birdie. “Actually, I’m sitting with you Birdie.” It was a good way to let every man know that she was with him and also let her know he was interested in her.  
    Birdie sat down and started talking to her aunts, ignoring the very large male sitting next to her. It’s one thing to hope for something to happen, but it’s another when it starts to actually happen.  
      Her aunts spoke loudly and it was hard not to overhear them. Aunt Belle staged whispered loud enough for the back row to hear, “Birdie dear, I think Mark may have other ideas about you.”
    “I just met him this morning. I don’t think he’s had enough time to have any ideas.”
    Leaning over he whispered in her ear, “I can hear you and I want you to know that I’ve had plenty of time to come up with ideas… lots of ideas.” Under me…. on top of me…. next to me . He settled back in his chair and looked forward with a very serene look on his face.  
    “What are you doing? Why are you sitting so close to me?”  
    He tightened his grip a little and moved closer, “You smell good and I like you. I’m am trying to get as close as I can.”
    She could feel his breath on her neck and shivered. “Don’t you think we should know each other better before you say things like that?”  
    “I’m trying to get to know you better. That’s why I’m sitting with you.”
    She had no idea what to say. “Well you smell good too.” He leaned over, kissed her cheek and sat back and waited for the ceremony to start. Birdie stared straight ahead, dazed and wondering if he was the type of man who would be willing to have an affair with her.  
    The ceremony began and it was lovely. Birdie noticed her cousin teared up when he saw his bride. If a tough Navy Seal can show emotion in front of his family, team mates, and friends, then she figured he was ready to commit to this girl. She felt proud of the man her cousin had become and hoped that maybe there was someone out there for her. She wondered if she could convince Mark that she was fun and not a responsibility.
      Mark