Something of A Love Story.

Chapter 26

Chapter 26

{~*May 14th, 2011. The day I finished the first chapter of Something of a Love Story. This story has had highs and lows, with me putting it on and hold and then suddenly speeding up again. So now, January 30th 2012, I am posting the very last chapter of this story. Enjoy.*~}

"This year we have had the times of lives. We will remember these precious moments. Yet, we all go our separate ways now and make new memories. We go on in our future with the knowledge, growth, and strength we have gained. But hey, guys we did it! Congratulations Class of 2012!" The class valedictorian finished.

A roar of cheers and applause burst out. Many threw up their graduation caps in the air. A few yelled out things like, "YEAHH!" or "Finally! Whohoo!" I had tears streaming down my face. Things like this really get me going. Graduations, weddings, anything of that tear-choking sort. Mia came over to me in admits of all the commotion.

"Hi!" She laughed and had tears coming down her face, too. We embraced in a warm hug.

"This year really went by so fast. I mean, just everything that has happened. It's so crazy." I couldn't agree with her more. This was really a bittersweet year. Daimion to start off with. Now that was certainly the highlight. When Alex tried to kiss me, man, that seemed like such history now. The falling out with my dad. Which reminded me, him and my mom would have to see each other today. I'm pretty sure no matter how hard they tried, they could not avoid each other.

"Jackie?" Mia said trying to bring me back to earth.

"Why are people starting to call me that again?" I chuckled. Daimion started the fad, now Alex and Mia did it too sometimes. Alex and I never hung out alone. It was always with Mia, then there was no unsettled air amoung us.

"I like Jaclyn better. It sounds more, mature." Mia nodded in agreement. I definitely matured this year. For the first time in my life, I felt like I actually knew what I was doing. I actually knew what I wanted in life, for the first time. I for sure still could have fun, that doesn't fade away with the fact of being older.

"How's Alex been?" Of course, like I said, we still saw and hung out with each other. We didn't talk though, alone. So I could never really tell if she still had feelings for me.

"Good. She's been talking to a new someone, lately." Mia said smugly.

"Oh hey." Daimion snuck up behind me and wrapped his arms around me. Mia smiled, she liked us being so happy. She liked she seeing others happy to start with. That's probably a reason why we're best friends.

"I'll leave you too alone for now," Mia said, "Dont forget Jaclyn, my grad party's Saturday, see you then." We hugged again and she trotted away.

"I can see you got emotional, huh?" Daimion carefully swiped away my tears still remaining from the ceremony. He was all I ever needed. I honestly wish I had found him early in life. But the few boyfriends before him taught me a lesson. Good things come to those who wait. I know, it sounds cheesy. But it's true. I waited, and waited, and waited, and finally got my charming. It may have taken until my senior year, but some people don't find their true match until MUCH later.

"Congratulations, guys!" My mothers voice said from behind.

"Hello, Ms. Williams."

"Oh Daimion! Such a handsome boy, nice to see you again." I couldn't even remember is she had ever seen him at all. But that didn't matter, I knew for sure that both of my parents liked him now.

"I was wondering if Jackie," I nudged Daimion in the side, "could come over to my house?"

"Yeah, I actually drove here myself for once, too." I started driving more now. I clearly needed to be more independent in that situation. From graduation on out, I was definitely going to be driving everywhere myself. No more daddys taxi service.

"Course, course. But first we are going out to dinner, to celebrate! Well, correction, we are all going out!" My mom acted slightly tipsy. But I didn't mind, don't we all act a little crazy these days?

Everyone cheerfully smiled and agreed. Daimion gave me that angel-like grin that I just adored. His blue eyes would always gleam every time, too. I picked up his hand and held it in mine. We all agreed to head out now. My dad, mom, Daimion and I. I was so happy that my parents were going together. I guess not "together" but they were tolerating each other enough to have dinner.

"Lets go to Olive Garden!" My mom said as we were in the parking lot.

"Don't you want to go somewhere a little more fancy?" Dad erked.

"Oh lets go to that one restaurant, somewhere in Times Square." Times Square wasn't really that far away from us. About a 15 minute drive. So we decided to go all out and go wherever that place was.

"Meet you." Daimion rode with me and my parents drove separately. I knew at this time that specific question arouse. What was our future? Who was going where? Who was living where? It felt like we had to many things to figure out. Even though I clearly knew what I wanted, we both never said what we truly wanted "out loud."

"So have you ever been to this--" I said, trying to break the silence.

Daimion stopped me, "No wait. I need to tell you something." He grabbed my lose hand which was not on the wheel. "I've decided where I'm going to college." He said firmly. "Yale." I shook his hand excitedly. Yale! I could have never been more happy for him.

"But wait," I replied,"How much will you be paying?" Of course, this school was crazy expensive.

"They've offered a full ride. I already accepted too. Still need to do a few more papers but then I'm all set. I'll visit every other weekend and holidays. I promise." If I could have hugged him I would have. But i needed to focus on the road. Connecticut wasn't that far away, so him promise was trustworthy enough.

"Thats awesome, I'm so proud of you." It was right for us to go separate roads for college. We both wanted different things for education, so it was right. We arrived at Times Square soon. I hadnt been to Times Square in a while. When i was little, my mom used to take me here once a month. The restaurant was super delicious that we went too. We were out by 8 and then it was off to Daimions house.

Before me and Daimion got together, I didn't even know a house like his existed. I guess I could imagine, like something like it out there in the country. But not up here in New York. It was kind of magical seeing a place like this when everything else is so materialistic.

"After you, my dear." He said, learning me inside. We plopped on the couch and cuddled up against each other.

"So, where to now?"

"What? Well I guess I'll go back home by 11 or so...unless you want me to go---" I sat up.

"No, that's not what I mean. It's just, what comes after this. Whats going to happen to us? You know?" I could tell he was trying to put it so it wasn't so awkward.

"We'll take whatever life throws at us. We've gotten this far. But I want to be with you. "

"I love you." It seemed as if nothing could break at apart at that moment. Our love was unbreakable and undeniable. We had our rough patches, but hell, we could get through anything. And that is my something of a love story.

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*This was the hardest chapter to write. I had to put in all Jaclyn's final thoughts on everything. IT'S LONG! Longest ever! This story didn't get as popular as I hoped; but it did okay! But I didn't give up; because I knew some people were reading! And YOU! Yes, you! Your wonderful! Amazing! And I love you! Thanks!*