[ WP ] You 've fallen in love with your imaginary friend .

`` Thomas, they're staring again.'' 
 
 A beautiful brunette in a red dress softly grasped Thomas' hand as the couple opposite them looked at each other worriedly. Thomas reassured his date, `` It's fine, hon. Don and Christy just have n't been out with us often. I'm sure they'll warm up to you. Especially once they hear the news.'' 
 
 Across the table, Don looked at Christy as he sipped from his wine glass, and Christy fidgeted with her wedding band. Don decided to break the ice. 
 
 `` So, Tommy, how long have you and, eh....'' 
 
 `` Cindy,'' whispered Christy. 
 
 ``... Cindy, known each other?'' 
 
 Thomas looked lovingly into Cindy's eyes. `` Since we were kids on Peach Grove. She was good at algebra and helped me to stop copying Christy's homework all the time. Hehe, my bad sis.'' 
 
 Christy half-smiled and sipped her wine. She watched as the wait staff maneuvered around the empty chair next to her brother. 
 
 `` So you guys been together since elementary school, huh? I admire yer, uh, commitment. Me and Chris, we could n't stand each other in high school, hehe. Took me until junior year to see her for who she really was.'' Don took Christy's hand and gave it a light squeeze. Thomas smiled at the couple and looked back at Cindy. Her blue gown was shimmering lightly and accented her blonde hair nicely. She smiled at her beau and gave him a peck on the cheek. 
 
 Don and Christy spoke quietly to each other while Thomas told Cindy some jokes. The waiter arrived with their dishes, and quizzically set down the fourth dish at the empty space. `` Ugh, what's *his* problem? It's like I'm not even here!'' Cindy exclaimed. Don looked uneasy as he slowly cut into his steak. `` I'm not that hungry, boo. I think we should tell them the big surprise!'' Thomas nodded, `` I know, I know, I ca n't wait either.'' 
 
 Christy looked at him with concern. *Do n't embarrass yourself, Tommy....please. * 
 
 Thomas adjusted himself in his seat and cleared his throat. `` You guys, me and Cindy have a little announcement to make. Honey, let'em have it.'' Cindy proudly held up her right hand, a garish diamond adorning her finger. `` We're getting married!'' They both exclaimed. 
 
 Don spat out his wine and Christy buried her face in her palm. `` You're *what? *'' Christy asked. Nearby diners were staring at them. 
 
 `` Getting hitched! Tying the knot! The time could n't be better.'' Cindy said, smiling big. `` She's right, the timing could n't be better. The date's set for April 26th, the day I took Cindy to senior prom. I even got our song, *Ordinary World* on vinyl! It's gon na be great.'' Thomas was beaming. 
 
 Christy sighed. This is what Mom warned her about. She reached out and took Thomas' hand in hers. `` Tommy....'' 
 
 At that moment, a waiter approached them. `` More wine?''
