Just the two of us (Eminem fan fiction)

Chapter 41 Graduation

Big jump in the history I know! But the next chapter will be the last chapter of this book. I've had in mind to make a 2nd book but only if you're interested?

So what has been up lately? Things are doing really good between me and Marshall, we have our fights but every couple has, right? Mostly we're doing really good when we have fights it's usually when James has put me through shit, you know what I mean..

Graduation... It has a ring to it. The people I care most about is here, Marshall, Rachel, Lucas, Nichole and all the boys, of course James is here I can't really avoid that. Tasha is standing right beside me and it just feels so good to finally graduate, It's just so sad that she's gonna stay in Detroit and I'm gonna fly to California which she of course knows as the only person besides Rachel. I'm flying off to California in about a month and I'm really looking forward to it, I'm planing on telling Lucas real soon maybe he can help me break the news to Marshall? You know what? I don't even wanna think about this right now, I'm graduating today so I don't need to worry about shit like that.
I look down at Marshall and he's smiling proudly, I know he's proud of me because he told me so. I just wish I didn't have to break his heart, stop Amelia don't think about that now! After we have graduated then I walk down to them all and they all give me a hugs and kisses, I couldn't be more happy.
Marshall kisses me. "I'm so fucking proud of you." He says. Guilt is eating me inside and it tends to do that a lot lately because I know he's gonna hate me.
"Thank you." I say and hug him.
"I have a gift for you." He says and hands me a little gift. I can't help but smile like and idiot because I already know it's some kind og jewelry, girls can just see that, am I right? I open the box land inside there's a silver necklace with a heart. "I know it ain't diamonds but.." He says but I cut him off.
"I don't care, I love it." I tell him and kisses him. This is far the sweetest gift from him, I don't care if it only cost a dollar because I love it, just because it's from him. "I wanna wear it." I say and place it in his hand and turn around so he can put it around my neck. Marshall locks the necklace around my neck and kisses my shoulder afterwards, God I wish I could pause this moment and never let go. Tears fill my eyes and I can't figure out if it's from happiness or the fact that I'm lying to Marshall. I turn around to look at Marshall and before he can even comment on my tears which are about to fall Rachel throws her arms around him and hug him.
"It's a really nice gift Marshall." She tells him.
"Thank you Rachel." He says and takes my hand and kisses it. "My mom wishes you a happy graduation." He then says.
"Thanks." I only get to say before people are beginning to talk to me and I can't keep my focus anymore.

We're heading home afterwards and Rachel is serving all of my guests with food and drinks. I just love to have all these people around me to celebrate me it's truly are a blessing. People are giving me gifts and roses but nothing can top my gift from Marshall, it fits perfectly around my neck.
I join Rachel in the kitchen because even though this Is my day I don't want her to do all the work.
"Do you need help?" I ask her.
"No honey but I would like your company." She says and I walk over to her. "When are you gonna tell Marshall?" She asks me.
"I don't know." I say honestly.
"He deserves to know." She says.
"I really don't wanna discuss it today, I just wanna enjoy my day." I tell her.
"I understand. I'm sorry honey I shouldn't have brought it up." She apologizes.
"It's okay." I tell her and kiss her cheek. I keep Rachel company in the kitchen while she makes food for my guests. Suddenly Marshall comes out and wrap his arms around my waist.
"I can't believe it has almost been 2 years since I met you for the first time." He says.
"It's crazy." I say softly.
"You know I was crazy about you from the first time I saw you, right?" He asks.
"You were?" I answer him back with a question.
"Mmh." He mumbles in my ear.
"You know I was a bit scared of you, right?" I ask him.
"Really?" He chuckles.
"Yes." I giggle.
"Why?" He asks me.
"You weren't in the best mood the first time I met you." I remind him.
"What are you talking about? We sat down on the swing talking?" He reminds me.
"But you were kinda moody." I grin.
"Do you mind helping me set the table?" Rachel interrupts us and we start helping her.
We're all eating, talking and having a good time, I can tell that Rachel is really enjoying having all my friends over because it's so rare I have people over because of James. Suddenly she knocks on the glass and stands up and all people get quiet.
"Amelia." She says. "You have almost lived here for 2 years now and it's very surreal that you are graduating today, I can't tell how deeply proud I am that you've got this far. Amelia you're probably one of the most strongest young girls I have ever met, even though you lost your mom and had to leave all you knew in New York and move to Detroit you staid strong all the way. I know it hasn't been easy and we have had our fights but now I see it has all been worth it. You have found love and even though I wasn't crazy about the two of you as a couple first." Rachel begins to laugh. "No offends Marshall." She says.
"Non taken." Marshall chuckles.
"I see now how perfect the two of you are for each other and how happy you make each other. Just before when we stood in the kitchen I overhead you talking about when you met each other, it's actually funny." Rachel begins to laugh again. "You Amelia.. You told Marshall that you actually was a bit scared of him meanwhile Marshall told you how crazy he was about you the first time he met you, it's funny to look back at moments like those ones." She takes a deep breath. "I just wish your mother could see you now Amelia, she would be so so proud of you baby." She says and her voice cracks and I can also feel the tears in my eyes, it seems that Marshall notices it because he squeezes my thigh. I just wish my mother could be here. "Before this becomes some soap opera I just wanna tell you that I love you and I'm very proud of you." She says and call out a cheer.
"I love you too." I say and stand up and hug her. I'm so touched about Rachel's speech, she's truly amazing! She has given me anything, a home, love and soon a bright future. I look at Marshall and he looks so happy, this bright future I refer to doesn't include him and as much as it hurts then I know it's for the best, I know he would never leave Detroit and come with me, it wouldn't even be possible. I excuse myself and leaves the table and head to the bathroom, I slide down the wall and sit down on the floor, I sigh deeply and begin to cry. Why does the right thing feel so wrong? Tears begin to escape from my eyes, damn you promised yourself not to think about this shit today.. I get myself together and do my thing at the bathroom. In the hall I meet Lucas.
"Is everything cool?" Lucas asks me and I shake my head starting to cry again. Lucas pull me into his room, lock his door and hugs me tightly. "What's going on?" Now is the time..
"Lucas if I tell you something will you then promise not to tell anyone?" I ask him.
"Damn you're pregnant." He sighs.
"No, NO Lucas! Why the fuck would you think that?" I ask him confused.
"I mean.. You're crying.. So I just assumed the worse plus you have been really moody lately." He says. This is way worse. At least would me being pregnant mean that I would stay in Detroit, not that I want to be pregnant because that would be horrible considering my age and plans for the future.
"I'm not pregnant, I'm moving to California." I tell him and Lucas' eyes widens and he stands with his mouth right open.
"What?" He asks "When?"
"In about 4 weeks." I tell him.
"Why?" He asks confused.
"I'm going to college." I tell him actually a little afraid of his reaction because I know that he wishes to go to college.
"How?" He asks with frowned brows.
"I don't know how it's possible but Rachel can pay for my college, no one but her, me and Tasha knows." I tell him.
"My dad doesn't know?" He asks confused and I shake my head. "What about Marshall? Why haven't you told him?" Is he stupid or something? He knows Marshall.
"You know Marshall." I just say hoping that's an answer enough.
"So what's your plan? You need to tell him." He says. I know I have to tell him but it's just so fucking hard.
"Yeah but I know it's gonna end badly but I will tell him before I leave." I promise him.
"Damn sis that dude is crazy about you, you're gonna break his heart." Lucas sighs. How does he think I feel? I'm already so heartbroken and the fact that I'm gonna break Marshall's heart sucks! But this is my escape and I have to do this.
"Why do you think I'm so sad? I'm already heartbroken and the fact that I have to break his heart sucks." I tell him with tears in my eyes. Lucas pulls me in for a hug and as he notices how much this effects me.
"Yeah it sucks." He just whispers. I just want this feeling to go away not saying that I want my feelings towards Marshall to go way but it would make it a hell lot easier to leave.
Lucas comforts me and I get myself together so I can just put on my usual mask pretending it's all good, when I've gotten myself together I go out joining my party again. Marshall spots me as soon as he sees me walking into the living room so I walk over and kiss him.
"Where were you?" He whispers in my ear rubbing my hips.
"I was just talking to Lucas." I say.
"Is everything okay?" He asks me.
"Everything is perfect." I lie and kiss him. Everything is perfect right now at this moment.