Never Be The Same - A Charlie and Nick Story

Chapter 29 - Graduation Preparations

2 Years Later

Charlie's POV

Let me catch you up on what has been happening...

Michael and Tori are still together. They had a time where they were on a "break" as Tori liked to put it. They both are graduating from Leed's this year. They already have a house together which I absolutely love. It's modern but rustic. It's really home-y. They love it, which is the most important thing. She plans on starting a publishing company and then publishing her own series of books. I don't know what these books are about, she won't let me read them. Michael is currently interviewing for schoolteacher jobs in the area. I think he is between 7 different schools. They are really happy now. I am not sure if or when they are getting married, but I guess only time will tell for those two.

Tara and Darcy are going very strong. So strong that they are engaged! Darcy proposed to Tara when they took a summer beach trip. Darcy hired a photographer and everything. It was really cute! Tara already has a nursing job lines up when she graduates. It's at a children's research hospital. She did an internship her third year and fell in love with the hospital and their mission. Darcy actually ended up going into film editing. She's done a few big brand commercials so her and Tara are living in those free samples of food or clothes. The wedding is set for a few weeks after graduation. It's just right before they start their jobs. So, you know that everyone in The Squad is so excited for them.

Sahar and Imogen are living a very happy life right now. They are also graduating soon. Sahar has a record deal with a band, so she is officially a rockstar. it's no big deal or anything. She has a tour lined up after graduation. Because it's Imogen, she started a clothing store near the school, and it has been booming. She just was too excited and wanted to start as soon as possible even though she did not graduate yet with her double major in fashion/design and business. Imogen is already talking about being a groupie and having someone run the business while she's gone. It's all kind of wild with them. There is never a dull moment with Imogen and Sahar.

Isaac is going 2 years strong with his partner Olive. They met at a poetry slam. Isaac's first one actually. They fell in love at first site. It felt set up like a movie, so perfect. Isaac is planning on getting him a promise ring which is a very big step for Isaac. They are living in our old apartment actually since its right near the bookstore/tea shop they took over about a year ago. Isaac actually decided he wanted to be an English professor so he will be graduating with a teaching certificate in hopes of replacing the current English professor at Leed's. Olive actually is 2 years older, so he graduated already with a degree in finance and management, so he runs the bookstore mostly. They make such a cute little pair, and I couldn't be happier for them.

Tao and Elle are doing alright, I would say. They were very rocky for a while. They both were overthinking and pressuring themselves to have the best relationship every with absolutely no problems but that is not realistic. Sometimes they still get in that mindset and one of them has to snap the other out of it. Tao's film editing and directing classes have really paid off because he had an internship with one of the biggest directors in England. He got to internship and even edit a few parts of a movie that should be released in a year or so. He could not shut up about it but rightfully so, its impressive. Elle works at a pottery place that has these paint and sip nights. She fell in love with pottery work last year so she had to quickly take extra classes to meet the requirements to graduate on time. They actually are in a bidding war for a house maybe 30 minutes from the university. I hope they get it because Elle has all these plans already for the interior. I also hope that once we all graduate there is less pressure, so it all is smoother for them without the stress of working and schoolwork. Graduation is so close, so my fingers are crossed.