In Love With One Of The Bratayleys (Entered for #wattys2015) #bratayleyreadmst1fanfic

27- Graduation Day and Proposals

Years passed on, and Caleb and Amy made it to their last year of University. They had amazing experiences together, and with their group of friends. Things happened, like Ali and this guy Luke finally getting together, and, believe it or not, Hope and Chris got out of University a year later and were living together in sunny California. Cara, she became a fashion designer, and was working with Aeropostale for a new clothing line. Sophia, she was planning to move to Ireland with Tyler, her boyfriend. Eden, she still lived with her parents, but she lived very close to Brennan and they were planning on traveling the world together.  Cher and Dyl... they had something planned after university, but they didn't want to tell anybody. And Caleb and me, well, we actually had planned to live in a house together after college. We bought a house over the summer in Minnesota. Yes, Minnesota. I guess we both loved it. 

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August 16. 

*Amy's POV*

I was really nervous as I slipped a white dress over me. I put on my silver heels and curl my hair. Then, I pulled out of my closet a blue gown. A graduation gown. Then, a blue cap. I looked over at Cher. She looked at me back. 

'Cher... can you believe this? We're graduating'- I said. She turned around, in her black dress and heels. Her blonde hair was straightened, and the tips were dyed blue. 

'Graduation.'- She sighed-'Finally.'- She said, and we both bursted out laughing. Our stuff was already packed in boxes. Our pictures were gone, and the dressers were empty. I saw Cher pull out her cap and gown and we helped each other put them on. I looked at our caps. Each one of the students had to decorate the top of their cap. I looked at mine and smiled. It was painted a light purple, and it said 'Amy' in silver glitter. The borders were trimmed with silver string, and each one of my friends had written their nickname for me below my name, next to the Yale University logo, and the date of my graduation. I ended up with these nicknames: 

.Babygirl (Caleb)

.Queen A (Cher)

.Dippin Dot (Eden)

.Khloe Kardashian (Cara)

.Hipsta Sista (Ali)

.Ams (Chris and Dylan)

.Latina (Sophia)

Yes, very weird. On the other side, Cher's cap was decorated with the mockingjay, and a picture of Nicki Minaj, along with the phrase 'May the Nicki be ever in your favor', and the place and date she graduated. 

'Let's take a picture'- Cher said, pulling out her phone. We smiled at her phone showing our caps, and she uploaded it everywhere with the caption: 'Graduating with this Queen! I Love You!amy_barlow_  '. Soon, she got many replies from our friends and family. I smiled and sighed. I looked at the room before exiting. 

'When we get back here... we will be graduates'- I said, with tears flowing in my eyes. Cher was also tearing up and we crashed into a best friend hug. Yes, along with Eden, Cher had become my best friend. I closed the door slightly and gave the keys to the reception lady, as she was going to keep them for the night. I started walking to the auditory, where the graduation ceremony was being held, when Dylan and Caleb jumped on our backs. Cher and I screamed and turned around. The boys were wearing their caps and gowns, their caps also decorated. Caleb's was all baseball, and Dylan's was tie dye with a meme on it. I hugged Caleb tightly. 

'Remember, 4 years ago, when we were coming here after graduating from high school'- He asked me with gleaming eyes. I nodded. 

'Look at how far we've come. Together'- He said. I looked at him and pulled his face to my level to kiss him. I took his hand and we continued walking. Soon, we arrived to the ceremony. All of the parents and students were sitting down. I found a seat with my name, and sat down. Soon, Eden arrived and sat next to me. 

'Hi Girl!'- I said, hugging her. 

'Hey Dippin Dot!'- She said. I looked at her cap. It had a plane over the Australian continent. It said: 'I traveled all the way from Australia for this. I finally did it!'. I smiled at her and we took weird selfies. I chose one and uploaded to my twitter: 

AmyBarlow87: 'Finally graduating with this aussie beauty! I love you best friend! Ron_Hermione'

We talked until the ceremony began. The director gave a speech, that made all of the students cry, including me. Then, they started to call out the names and give them their title. 

'Caleb  Logan LeBlanc, Sportive Sciences, with Honors'- He announced. They all clapped and I saw Caleb go up the stage and receive his title with a smile. Honors, wow, I didn't even knew about that. He smiled at the audience, and when he spotted me out, his smile became bigger. 

'Charlotte Miranda Stakks, Social Sciences'- I saw Cher go up the stage, with tears in her eyes. I teared up myself, I was seeing one of my best friends graduate. 

The names continued. I saw all of them. Chris, Hope, Ali, Cara, Dylan, Sophia, but I think I cried the most in Eden's. She graduated in Chemical Sciences, just like me. 

'Amy Lynn Barlow, Chemical Sciences, with honors'- He announced. I went up the stage and received my title. I saw Caleb and Eden taking pictures, both of them with tears in their eyes. I saw my mom, crying. And I also saw Emma, now a teenager, who was trying to hold back tears. I saw Katie, Billy, Annie and Hayley. I smiled. I had come so far. It was all due to my efforts. I had made it. This was my dream. 

After they had called out all the names, the director did a final speech, and I heard the words I've been wanting to hear forever: 

'Students, you may now move your tassels to the other side'- The director said. I moved my golden yellow tassel to the opposite side and so did Eden, and we crashed in a hug after. We removed our caps, and at the count of three we all threw the in the air. I caught mine after it and ran to Caleb. He opened up his arms for me to run in, and I threw myself over him. He twirled me around and kissed me. We all exited the building and just remained outside, while all of the students talked to their families and took pictures before the graduation party. As soon as I saw my mom, I ran up to her and engulfed her in a hug. I let her cry into my shoulder. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have graduated. I also hugged Emma. Miss Katie took a picture of all of us facing the University, and our caps were showing. We were hugging. The picture came out perfect. 

'Charlotte?'- Dylan asked. Cher turned to him and smiled. No one knew what was happening or why did he call her out loud.We just looked at them. Suddenly, Dylan kneeled down in front of Charlotte and took out a red velvet box. 

'Will you marry me?'- He asked. Cher was 20 and Dylan was 21. Her reaction was priceless. As well as all of ours. Cher started crying into her hands. 

'YES, DYLAN YES!'- She screamed. Dylan slipped the ring into her finger, and hugged her. We all clapped and cheered. Dylan removed Cher's cap, revealing a silver headband. He pulled her to him and kissed her. Again, we started cheering. Caleb wrapped an arm around my waist and looked at me. 

'Looks like we will be bridesmaid and best man'- He said, and then kissed me. I smiled. He was right. 

Everything was perfect. 

I couldn't wait to start a new chapter in my life.