7SUMMARY:
Garrett Hawke meets the man of his dreams at his friend Aveline's wedding. He thinks it might be love at first sight and they spend an incredible two days together before Andy breaks things off.
A year later, Garrett meets Fenris and they fall in love.
Of course, that's when Andy shows up in Garrett's life again.
Chapter 1 - First Meeting
19 Months Ago
Unlike a lot of people he knows, Garrett Hawke likes weddings.
He likes that weddings are happy occasions, a celebration of two people coming together for the rest of their lives – or at least for a few years until he's asked to represent one of them in the divorce.
He likes that weddings are mostly formal affairs where people are well dressed and well inebriated, armed with the intent to have a great time. It's a nicer reason than most to wear a designer suit and a good place to try and catch the eye of a handsome stranger.
Most of all he likes how easy it is to hit on people at weddings; no awkward pick up lines needed.
"Nice wedding isn't it."
This particular wedding holds a special place in his heart, being long anticipated for his friends Aveline and Don. Garrett and Aveline met in university and he has a soft spot a mile wide for the tough Police Captain, having weathered long years together as close friends that included lives married to their respective careers as well as the death of her first husband Wesley.
"Yes, very nice."
This particular wedding is memorable for another reason; Garrett meets the man of his dreams that night at the hotel bar.
He had stepped out of the ballroom to check his messages and to take a break from his siblings (mostly just Carver) when he spotted him. Tall. Slim but fit. Reddish blond hair. Strong jaw. Slightly hooked nose. Incredible hands with long slender fingers.
Later when Garrett recounts this moment to Varric, he has no trouble remembering these details. The way the man looks and how attractive he is to Garrett is easy to explain.
The way he makes Garrett feel is not.
"How do you know the bride and groom?"
The man pulls at Garrett like a magnet, something about the way he's half slouched, half perched on the bar stool that is so endearing and unguarded. He's on his cell phone, his gestures animated and his smile warm and inviting.
"Actually I just met them today. My friend knows the bride through work. His date cancelled at the last minute so he brought me."
When Garrett gets close enough he can see that the man's eyes are a gorgeous amber brown. And when the man glances over and his eyes widen slightly, Garrett feels a flutter in his gut that makes him a little light headed.
"Where's your friend now?"
Everything about this stranger seems oddly familiar to Garrett, as though he's met him before or he reminds him of someone Garrett knows. He's fairly sure that's not the case though, because if they had crossed paths before, Garrett is very sure he would definitely have remembered.
"He got called in for a work emergency."
When the man hangs up, he turns to face Garrett and gives him a smile that is equal parts amused and mischievous. Garrett gets the crazy impulse to touch him, his whole body tense with excitement and anticipation. He takes a deep breath, then puts all of the considerable Hawke charm into a devastating grin that he hopes will convey his not insignificant interest.
"I'm Garrett. Can I buy you a drink?"
"Nice to meet you Garrett. I'm Andy."
