Michelle's older brother was getting married in a week. He told her to bring a wedding date which was a way of him saying that she needs to get a boyfriend. She keeps telling him that she's fine being single and that she's capable of taking care of herself when she grows up. He just wants her to be happy and not alone when she moves out. He begged for her to just bring a date for his sake. Of course, MJ agreed, but only because it was her brother's big day. She didn't want to be caught up in a fight with him. But the thing is, she has no idea how she's going to be able to find a wedding date. She wasn't really seeing anyone, and she doesn't know anyone who's seeing her. Eventually, she realized she needed a hand. She approached her closest friends, Ned and Peter, for help.

"Guys, I honestly don't know how to ask anyone to be my wedding date. Can you guys help me find someone? I don't want to have to confront anyone in person. It's gonna be too awkward."

"Well, I mean, you could always create a Tinder account..." Ned smirked.

"No. Just no. I'm going to intervene here. Do not involve Michelle in any of that stuff, Ned. She could meet pedophiles there for all we know! She could be cat-fished!" said Peter defensively.

"Dude, I was only kidding. Who in their right mind would ever create an account for a dating app if they're underaged?"

"Well, what am I supposed to do now?!" Michelle asked, irritated.

"Who's the one person we can talk to that has a huge friend group?" asked Ned, which made Peter sigh. Ned looked over at him. "Peter, you talk to him." He continued, grinning. Peter shook his head. "Oh come on. Do this for Michelle, dude. Or else I'm creating a Tinder account for her..." He whispered.

"Don't you dare. Don't put her in danger." Peter whispered back.

"Come on, I'm doing you a favor here. Do it for her."

"What are you guys talking about?" Michelle asked, arms crossed. The two almost forgot that she was just standing a few feet from them.

"Peter's gonna talk to Flash, right Pete?" Ned nudged his elbow at Peter.

"No way am I taking him to my brother's wedding!" Michelle burst out.

"You're not. We -- I -- am gonna ask him if he knows other guys who are willing to be your date." said Peter.

"Oh. Well, great! Thanks for your help by the way. Just inform me if y'all have found a potential suitor. Bye guys." said MJ, leaving Peter's room.

The next day, Peter approached her by her locker with a guy that didn't look at all like Ned.

"MJ, this is Jason Ionello. He agreed to be your wedding date."

"Hi Jason."

"Hello."

"Well, the wedding's on Sunday. Here's the invitation." She handed it over. Jason skimmed through it and Peter looked over to it too. "And do you have a pink tie?"

"Umm.. I don't think so?"

"Well, you need a pink tie for your black suit. My brother told me you need to match with the other people there."

"Well, okay."

"Thanks so much again, Peter." She said, smiling at him.

"You.. You're welcome." He stuttered, looking down on his feet, blushing.

***Skip to Saturday***

Around 3 in the afternoon, Jason called MJ and informed her that he wasn't going to be able to go with her to the wedding.

"What? Why not?!" She said, outraged.

"Michelle, I'm so sorry but.. I had to call an ambulance so they could take my mom to the hospital. We just arrived here and she's in the emergency room." His voice was shaking a bit.

"Oh god, I.. I'm so sorry. It's fine, you don't have to go. But.. do you mind if I ask what happened?"

"She had a heart attack." He was in the verge of crying.

"Oh no.. Is she okay?"

"I don't know. I'm still waiting for the doctor's response."

"I'll pray for her."

"Thanks. I'm really sorry that I can't go with you."

"No, no. It's fine. I'll figure something out."

"Good luck."

Michelle called Peter and Ned and told them everything Jason told her.

"Welp, that's it! I'm going to the wedding without a date. I'm sure my brother would understand, right?"

"You know, you could take Peter as your date, right?" said Ned, grinning.

"Dude!" Peter whisper-shouted at him.

"Actually, that's not a bad idea." MJ replied. "Why didn't we think about that in the first place?" Ned shrugged. "So Pete, you up for it?"

"Uhh... But why can't Ned be your date?"

"Dude, you know I have a thing to do with my parents tomorrow, right?" Ned lied.

"So I guess you're the only one available now, Peter."

"Okay, fine. I'll go with you."

"Thanks, Peter. You know all the details for it, right?"

"Yeah, I read the invitation when you gave it to Jason."

"Great. See you tomorrow!" She left.

"You're welcome." said Ned.

"You're evil."

"I know."

"Which is why you should buy a pink tie for me." Ned sighed.

"Fine."

***The Reception***

At the wedding reception in the beautiful Antun's of Queens Village before everyone ate, both the bride and groom's chosen relatives gave speeches. Michelle gave a heartwarming message to both her brother and sister-in-law which made her and everybody else in the room tear up. After that, everybody started to eat and mingle with each other. MJ's brother approached her and Peter.

"Peter, meet my brother, Josh. Josh, this is Peter." The two boys shook hands.

"Nice to meet you, Peter."

"You too, Josh. Congrats, by the way."

"Thank you. So, are you two dating?" He asked. Peter and MJ looked at each other and blushed.

"No." She replied, way too quickly. Josh squinted on both of them and grinned.

"I see. Anyways, have fun you two." He started to walk away, but stopped beside Michelle. "You look great together." He whispered. She nudged her elbow at him and he faked an "Oww!" then left them and went to mingle to the next table full of people.

"You wanna explore a bit?" MJ asked Peter.

"Yeah, sure."

They went up some stairs and it led to a tiny balcony. MJ leaned on it and looked down at everybody who were mingling with each other, making small talk and catching up with some stuff.

"It looks beautiful from up here, doesn't it?" She said.

"Yeah... It does." Peter said but instead of looking down at the venue, he was marveling the gorgeous details of Michelle's face. She felt his gaze on her and turned to face him.

"What?" She asked. "Is there something on my face?"

"No. It's perfect." Peter cupped her cheek and kissed her. She kissed him back. She put her arms around his neck and he put his around her waist. He lifted her up and continued kissing her, spinning around.

He put her down and then they pulled away.

"You have no idea how long I've waited to do that." said Peter, making MJ chuckle. She pulled him in yet again for another kiss.