Churches always made Dib uncomfortable. He didn't know what it was; the over-religious feeling? The weird sense of hopefulness? That strange smell? Maybe it was just how drab this one was, but his nervousness was heightened more than usual here.
He wasn't really paying attention to what was happening--he was sure everything was going perfectly. It always seemed like everyone in his family was able to do things perfectly. Everyone except for him. He probably was never going to find someone; he didn't deserve it. He was the crazy one, the one who's always being threatened to call the asylum on. No adult ever trusted him, no kid ever looked his way, nothing. He would always be alone. But if he wasn't...
He'd care for that person. He'd make sure they're noticed, that he's proud of them. He'd let them know that nothing they did was a waste. He'd lift their sorrows. He'd carry them through darkness. He'd make sure they were each other's.
Dib didn't snap into attention until he heard his name called.
"Dib!" Snarled the priest. "That was your cue."
Dib looked around; everyone was staring at him. Dib gulped, slowly standing up.
"Well? Are you waiting for something?"
Dib quickly stood up, rushing over to the front table. "My apologies--I must've not heard. You see, it's a rather echo-y room, so there's a chance sound could get lost in th--"
"Oh, just get on with it! Did you even remember to bring the rings?"
"R-Right! The rings!" Dib started patting his body, finding the pockets "Y-Yes, right here--" He took one out and held it up. Then, he immediately dropped it.
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