[TG Caption] Borrowed for the Toast (Patreon)

Daniel has borrowed the dusty-rose bridesmaid dress, but every word of the toast belongs to him. He rises with the champagne glass held a little too tightly and waits for laughter to catch on the feminine voice he practiced for weeks. Before he can introduce himself, the bride takes his hand and presents Danielle as the sister she chose. The room answers with raised glasses rather than questions. Across the reception, the bride's cousin watches Danielle with an admiration Daniel has never received while wearing a suit.