On The Line

Senior Year... for Mitch

First of all, thank you guys for actually reading this book and baring with me. I have had writers block for the longest and it has been a struggle trying to continue. So with that being said, I mentioned doing a time skip! And that's exactly what I did. There will be another #soon, just so I can get to where I want to go in this story.

Sorry if this isn't what you expected. Sorry if it's rushed. I really wanted to update for you guys. I am still having a hard time coming up with ideas. Part of this chapter is literally my life and it includes a conversation I had... Soooo... Yeah.
I'm done talking lol, enjoy!
-laurynbrenet

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Mitch's POV:

I sighed, as I dragged my tired body through the halls of Martin High School. It was the middle of the school year and I was so done with everything. All my friends had graduated and moved on while I was stuck here and left to rot in this place. I bet you're wondering how I ended up alone. I ended up being held back because I wasn't getting my work done on time and then I missed a week of school because I got suspended for back talking a teacher. I guess you can say my junior year was very exciting. Scott was disappointed because he wanted to be like those couples that graduate together and go to the same college. But I clearly messed that up. Kirstie was upset that I would be left behind without either of them by my side. They were amazing, I didn't deserve them.

As graduation neared, I realized that my boyfriend was leaving! I wasn't sure how it would effect our relationship, but I was willing to try anything for Scott. I was going to give my all to this relationship. So when I showed up with a bouquet of flowers and a camera to graduation, he was shocked. It didn't stop there, though. After graduation, Mrs.Maldonado and Connie had a party to celebrate... I started smiling at the memory. That was the night we lost our virginity and exchanged promise rings. He was always so good to me.

I shook my head at the thoughts and continued my tread to class when some ass bumped into me, making my books spill across the floor. "Nice going!" I sassed, "Sorry, it's all my fault! I was rushing to get to the auditorium- here! Let me help!" The mysterious guy said as he bent down to help pick up my books. I finally looked up when my eyes widened, "Tr-Travis?" He scrunched his brows together, "Mitch..? Wow, hey!? Sorry for knocking your stuff over." I stared at him in confusion, "Why are you here?" He chuckled, "Straight to the point I see. The 3rd Annual Alumni Assembly is today." I rolled my eyes, that assembly was so boring. All the recent graduates come back to talk about college and try to help upcoming students. Whatever. "You know Kirstie and Genevieve are back!" I gasped and ran to the auditorium, books in tow. I guess I'll never know what I missed in English.

I found a seat in the front so my friends could easily spot me. The assembly hadn't started yet, classes were still filing in and the alum were chatting about onstage. I took a good look at everyone. 6 people in all; Genevieve, Kirstie, Travis, Naomi, Jake, and... Holy shit. IT'S SCOTT! He didn't tell me about this! I was about to leave when our new principal, Mr.Baker went to announce we'd be starting the presentation. I sat back down and watched as everyone introduced themselves. Kirstie was making eye contact with everyone and giving a radiant smile as she talked about her time at Martin then going off to a new state. She looked in my direction then kept scanning, only to come back to me with wide eyes, "It was rough, especially since I wasn't with one of my best friends. His name is Mitch. Having distance between us really proves how strong our bond is because we are still as close as we used to be." I felt stares from the students behind me but I didn't mind, my two friends were gushing about me onstage. Next was Scott's turn though, and I hadn't looked his direction since I first saw him. "I'm Scott, as I said before.." I rolled my eyes, he never was one with words. "Moving away was really hard on me. I was leaving behind my family, friends, memories, and My Mitchie." That caught my attention, I looked up only to be met with his beautiful blue eyes. He smiled at me and continued talking.

"Being in a long distance relationship is strenuous. Especially when your boyfriend is so gorgeous. Its hard to know if you made the right choice in leaving them behind. Especially when you're head over heels in love with them. You may feel like being away from them will pull you guys apart, but it won't! It will help you two grow and then when you finally see them again, it's like your whole world can spin on its axis again. The flowers have a purpose to bloom... The sun begins to shine-" "Okay Scott. That's enough. I hope everyone learned something today." I tuned Mr.Baker out as I saw Scott practically leap off the stage. I was ready for him to be in my arms! It had been way too long for my liking.

When he finally reached my chair, I was standing with my arms crossed, tapping my foot. "What did I do?" He asked with a playful smirk. I bit my lip, trying to hold back my emotions. "I'm waiting" he said as he placed his hands on my hips, pulling me closer. I pouted, "Who told you to say that sappy stuff up there!? You know that's my job!" I watched as Scott smiled, "I love you." I lost it. I started sobbing into his chest as I held onto him for dear life. "I missed you so much!" I could feel a hand caress my head as another rubbed my back. I probably looked like a fool in front of all these people, but I didn't care. My boyfriend was here. Not on some screen. Not in some photo. Not texting. Not a voice carried through a phone. Here. In person. In my arms.

"I missed you too Mitchie. I missed you too." He mumbled into my hair then kissed my forehead. I pulled away and looked him in the eyes, he used his thumbs to wipes my tears away, "I'm here."

"Just for now."

"Then make it count."

I didn't need anymore talking, just lips. So I pulled him down into a kiss.