Taming of the Lion (boy X boy)

Graduation

This story is coming to its end... only one or two more parts left... maybe... it so sad. T^T

Btw, this is the end of the school year so it's like a few months skip. Anyway, so here ya go. (P.S. this part is longer than the last!)

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Asher:

"Don't forget to stand up when your name is called. Stand up straight. Smile and shake everyone's hand." Mom nagged as she straightened my tie. There were tears in her eyes and her voice was shaky.

I hold her hands in my own. "It's going to be okay mom. We've gone through the rehearsals and fixed everything, I think we can get it." I say looking up at Xander.

He smiles warmly. "Yes, there's no need to worry, we'll be fine."

She wraps her her arms around both of us. "I know you will. Its just that my baby boy is nearly an adult."

"It's okay mom. We need to get going or we'll be late."

She pulled back slowly. "You're right. Everyone'll be there, so don't forget to look for us. Love you two, be safe." She said as we where walkthroughs door.

"Love you too mom, see ya later."

Xander and I got into my car I had gotten for a birthday present, with Xander driving. We made it to school and it was still pretty early.

We joined up with Dani the cat, Joey the kangaroo, and Rose the Fox, because we all so go together. After we joked around for awhile, we all got in our places for the last rehearsal.

It went by so slowly, but everything went as it was supposed. The only thing that didn't happen was the song, because apparently the band kids have to rest their lips, or something like that.

There was still an hour before the ceremony began, but there were people already coming in.

I spot the rest of my group at the buffet table. I walk up behind Dani and make him jump. He turns around and hits my arm. "Don't do that!" He squeaked.

Joey wrapped his arm around Dani and stroked his head. "You're such a scardy cat, Dani."

I laughed at him until someone grabbed me. I spun around to see, of course, Xander's chest. Dani was laughing at me now as Xander pets my head.

"Hey guys!" Rose called from the other side of the table of food. "I got some cards!"

After maneuvering our way through the masses of people, we all sit down in a circle and play a few rounds of poker with torn up pieces of paper.

An hour passed by fairly quickly, and everyone was soon in their seats.

The music started and I never felt more nervous. I went through everything was supposed to, I even waved to my family that took up most of the second row.

This time through it felt like only a few minutes went by before it was my turn to go up. They called my name and I walked across the stage, shook everyone's hand, and got my diploma.

I found my seat and sat down to watch the rest of the ceremony. Mostly I was starring at my diploma, but when I heard my friends names I would cheer for them.

The whole ceremony went by perfectly, including the valedictorian's speech. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that Xander was valedictorian, ever since he was able to sit down and study without anything to worry him.

After the whole thing was done and we threw our hats up in the air, everyone piled outside to meet up with their families. I caught up with Xander and we both went to look for my family. I found my parents first. My mom was on the verge of happy tears as she came up and gave us both a bear hug.

Mom let go abruptly to wipe away her tears. "I'm so proud of both of you."

"Thanks mom."

"Hey! Devite!" I turn around to see Lindsay running towards me.

I wrap my arms around when she jumped on me. "Oh, I missed you so much Lindsay! Are you all better now?"

She nods her head. "Of course I'm all better, Devite." Lindsay let go of me and backed up. "So who's this guy?"

Xander pushes me aside and shakes Lindsay's hand. "I'm Asher's fiance, Xander."

Lindsay's eyes go wide. "Really? That's so cool! Your eyes are awesome!"

After talking with Lindsay and the rest of my family that came, Xander and I went back to my mom's house to take the rest of the boxes to our place. We got them unloaded into the elevator then raced up the stairs to catch 'em. Then we unloaded them into our apartment and started to unpack.

There wasn't really any furniture yet, but we put some pillows and blankets on the floor to lay down. I grab the box closes to me and started to take stuff out. "I think this is a good ending don't ya think?" I asked Xander, staring at the pictures of us together.

"No," He scooted closer to me and pulled me into a hug. "I think it's a wonderful beginning." He whispered before putting his forehead against mine. "I love you Asher."

"I love you too Xander." I breath onto his lips before kissing him.