the phoenix • {dallon weekes}

Chapter 2- Go Get 'Em, Kid*

Phoenix
Today is the day I, Phoenix Anne Wentz, graduate college.

I go over my speech that I wrote for tonight.

Pete and Meagan were coming, along with my parents and my other siblings.

Then, my parents and siblings would leave while Pete, Meagan and the kids stay in my apartment.

Then tomorrow morning, we go back to Calabasas and I finally get to sleep in my own room.

I put my dress on, curled my hair and did some natural makeup.

I looked at my mirror and made sure I looked presentable.

Pete texted me, and I read his text with a smile.

I got to school, 30 minutes before graduation.

I peeked into the curtains and saw a few parents sitting in the crowd, including mine.

Jack and Delilah came up behind me, putting a hand on my shoulder.

"You guys ready?", I asked.

"As we'll ever be.", Delilah replied, sounding sad.

"Oh come on. We're still going to talk! Lilah, you're going back to New York, and Jack, you're going back to London.", I tried to convince them.

For the record, Delilah is from New York, Manhattan to be specific, and Jack is a Brit.

Lilah and I always joke around with him, just for the fun of it.

"Delilah Fallon.", the principal called.

"That's me. I love you guys.", she smiled, walking out earning cheers and claps throughout the crowd.

If the 'Fallon' and Manhattan don't make you realize who she is, Delilah is Jimmy Fallon's daughter.

His daughter with Winona Ryder, specifically.

Jack playfully kissed my cheek, as I blushed lightly.

I always somewhat had feelings for Jack.

He was sweet, and overall very considerate of other people and their feelings.

"Jack Winchester.", the principal called, Jack hugging me before walking out.

"And finally ladies and gentlemen, your valedictorian, Phoenix Wentz.", the principal smiled, stepping away from the podium.

The crowd went wild, and I heard Pete yell 'that's my sister!'

I went up to the podium.

"I originally wrote my speech, but y'know what?", I said.

I took the paper out of my pocket and ripped it.

The crowd gasped.

"Students, Family, Parents, Professors and Faculty. Things haven't been easy, at all. Some of us traveled miles, hours, days and spent hundreds and thousands of dollars just to be here today. It was all worth it. The time I spent here at UCLA was the best time of my life. I met so many amazing, unique individuals. To name a few, my best friends Jack Winchester and Delilah Fallon. I've learned so much in just four years here. And I am going to continue to learn more, even though now, I am on my own. Sure, we all had our differences and our disagreements, but we never let those get in between us. And with that, I, Phoenix Anne Wentz, a sister, aunt, confidant, best friend, daughter, niece, and musician wish every student, teacher and faculty in this auditorium the best of luck. While I'm pursuing my dreams, you'll also be pursuing yours. Thank you.", I concluded.

The crowd went wild.

I stepped off the stage, where I was met with a hug from Pete.

"Nix, I'm so proud of you!", he smiled, hugging me once again.

My mom came over.

"I second that, how did you find the courage to do it?", she asked.

"It's natural, mom. And plus, you always taught me that there'd be hard challenges in life.", I told her.

"I did do that, didn't I.", she smiled, pulling me into a hug.

"I'm so proud of you, Phee.", she mumbled into my shoulder.

We left, and I drove Delilah and Jack to come with me and everyone else to get IHOP.

I changed, and we went to the park to take pictures.

@/phoenixwentz: you're looking at the newest UCLA graduate/ valedictorian. I'm free!

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I went home with Pete and Meagan.

Bronx fell at the park and scraped his knee, so I gave him a bath and cuddled him in the living room.

"I missed you, Aunt Nixy.", he mumbled, yawning as he snuggled into my chest.

"And I missed you too, bud.", I replied, rocking him.