Where it All Began

Senior Year

It is May 1st. We graduate high school in exactly 29 days. After our trip to Myrtle Beach over the summer, I really held on to what Wes had said. It made me feel like everything in the world was going to be okay. And I knew it would be with Wes in my life.
With graduation coming up, I have decided to look for a graduation dress. Most people just wear an old dress they have in their closets but I want to make this special. It was going to be the last time I walk through those doors, and the last time I would walk through the halls of this high school. I want to wear something that'll make me remember my graduation day for the rest of my life. And graduating with the guy of my dreams? Even better knowing that in the fall I plan on going to the University of Illinois at Chicago and Wes is going to Chicago University. We will only be 30 minutes apart, also giving us a little space at college but not too much to drive me crazy. I love that he has decided to be a cop. While he is studying everything in criminology, I'll be taking firefighters exams and physical tests for the next 2 years. With the program that, to become a firefighter, I only have to go to college for a year and then it usually takes about a year to complete the academy and become a firefighter. I plan to work my ass off and get to the top of my class like my cousin did when he was at the academy. Wes has to go to school for 2 years and an extra semester to be able to get his full degree and then he will be able to get his job at the police station. Things were going to be okay. I'm  going to become a firefighter, Wes is going to be a cop. Everything was going to be great. But we still have to get through this last damn month of high school.. With graduation coming, I want to make the last few weeks of high school the best. Hopefully going on a few dates with Wes here and there, maybe taking a weekend trip to Chicago the week before graduation. All I know is that I have to do it all in a month. I'm most excited to go on our trip next month. Like last year, we're going on another big trip. But this year, we're making it all the way to Mexico. This is going to be the best trip ever. Anyway, I need to get my head in the game and start making plans the next few weeks. I decided to call Wes and have him come over to help since he is in most of my plans.
M:Hey babe, whatcha up to?
W:Nothing really. Thought about taking this girl I know to the movies.
M:Oh really now. I'd like to meet her some time.
W:(laughs)See. This is why I love you so much. We can joke around like this all the time. Anyway. Are you free?
M:Yes actually I am. Thought about seeing if you wanted to do something anyway so this is perfect!
W:Great. I'll be there in half an hour. I love you
M:I love you too. Be careful. See you in a few
W:I will. Bye Mads
M:Bye
I have half an hour to get ready. Let's do this! I quickly jumped in the shower and got out 5 minutes later. (That is like a new record for me..) I went back to my room and started looking for something to wear. After aging through my closet for another 10 minutes I settled on setting casual: my denim shorts with my grey CFD shirt and my black high top Converse. Now that I got my outfit out of the way it was time for hair and make up. My hair shouldn't take too long. A messy bun is the easiest way to go so that is what I went with. My make up didn't take long either since I decided on just some light mascara a little bit of eye liner. I have 10 minutes left until wes is supposed to be here so I go to the bathroom to brush my teeth and put my contacts back in. 5 minutes later I here and honk and then a door closing, meaning Wes probably knows in still getting ready so he will just let himself in and make his way up to find me. When he came upstairs I pretended not to notice him in the mirror as he watched me finish getting ready. Luckily I was in my room with the full length mirror so k could see what he was wearing as well. I couldn't help but smile and even blush just a little bit when I saw him. He was wearing his light blue Hollister shirt with khaki shorts and his Sperry's with black Nike socks. I love him so much... Once I was finished getting ready I just barely glanced over enough to where I could see what he was doing but he didn't really notice what I was doing. I saw him smiling with his arms crossed. I still pretended he wasn't there so started talk to "myself". "So there's this guy that I love so much. Wes doesn't know how much I love this guy. I think I should tell him but I don't know how to.." I heard him chuckle a little bit so I went over to him and wrapped my arms around his neck. "I love you so much. I swear I love you so much it's not even funny.." He answered me with a kiss. "C'mon. Let's get outa here.." We went down the stairs and to his truck. We got in and he grabbed my hand like he always does and started the truck.
When we got to the movies we picked a seat at the very top in the middle like we always do and he put his arm around me and held me close. Closer than he usually does actually... He's been acting weird lately.. I know I shouldn't feel like this but I feel like he is hiding something from me. I know it's silly an he never hides anything from me but it still worried me a little bit. I guess I'm just a little paranoid. As the movie started I leaned further into his side and got comfortable. He leaned his head in and kissed my hair. I smiled to myself as the first lines of the movie were being said.
When the movie ended I found myself asleep against Wes with his arm still around me. I yawned a bit and Wes chuckled to himself. Morning sleepyhead. Oh you know I always fall asleep during movies. I don't see why we even try anymore. Because I love having you fall asleep against me. Ah my sweet talker... Ready to go? Yep. Wanna go out for lunch? Sounds great. Alright, let's go.
When we got to to the restaurant for lunch Wes spoke up a little. So I was thinking.. Uh oh that can't be good.. Haha very funny. But seriously. I'm listening... So I was thinking, what if we find an apartment up in Chicago. We find one half way in between both colleges, and then maybe, if you're up for it, we can maybe make it a permanent home. I know how much you love that place and living there would be amazing for you. I, I would love that but the only problem is getting our parents to believe that we will actually be okay up there by ourselves. I know that we would have been in a dorm to begin with but we had a roommate then. Exactly. Just think of me as your roommate. Except, you know, we would probably sleep in the same bed.... I'm up for it. We leave in August. What kind of apartment were you thinking? Maybe a 2 bedroom so we have room for guests when they come. And obviously we wouldn't stay there forever. I remember what you said a few months ago. 'Children with me would be amazing'. Wow.. Well with our careers it won't be easy but I can't wait. Do you wanna go back to my place and start looking for apartments? Sure. Here's my card, I'll go pull the truck up if you can go up front and get the bill. And don't try using your card again little miss. Use mine. Fine. I'll be out in a minute. Okay. I'll go pull the truck around. He gave me a quick kiss and I went up to pay while he got his truck.
After I paid I went outside and got in the truck. We started to pull out into the intersection, our whole day changed. A 4x4 truck blew a red light and ran into the passenger side door...