Saintwood: End Game ✔️(Wattpad version)

Graduation, part two

Alex

With the news we all received last night, we all celebrated. Seeing we all were moving into our new places at the end of the week, and the next few days would be the end of us living together. I will admit I would miss everyone under the same roof. Oh, who was I kidding? I will still see everyone, since all our homes were right by each other, great.

We celebrated too much last night, and all of us got met with being yelled at, then falling out of bed with a thud.

"Why are you two lying on the floor? We don't have time for this," yelled Cole.

I looked at Ryan.

"What's he talking about now? We got plenty of time?" He said, looking at his phone. Then he yelled, "Fuck! Come on! We're late!"

We scrambled to our feet, rushing around like madmen trying to get ready. There was so much chaos; it was worse. Then, you had Cole and Dean's graduation.

There was a lot of yelling and shouting with everyone. Jordan was yelling at Elena to hurry in the shower. Marissa yelled at Frazier about how nothing fit, and she was fat. I yelled at Ryan well, because he couldn't keep his hands to himself.

After much frantically getting ready, all of us ran down the stairs and out the door, as Charles held it open for us when he heard our footsteps.

We all made it to the ceremony with a few minutes to spare. The six of us walked on stage, taking our seats. It made me nervous as hell, and Ryan placed his hand on me, gently squeezing it. I gave him a reassuring smile, then scanned the audience looking for someone. Well, two people.

Then I found them the dead center of the audience. They waved at me, and I smiled back at them. Ryan leaned over and whispered to me, "Who are you looking at?"

I turned to him and quietly responded, "My parents." He smiled at me, and I returned it. The people who I loved most were here, and that's all I needed at that moment.

We all sat there listening to people speak, and the guys had a hard time staying away awake. Us girls kept pinching them, making them jump in their seats. It was pretty funny to watch.

Once the last speaker spoke, they called me to the podium. I stood up, making my way to it as the other five whistles and cheered me on, earning glares from the faculty. I know, not correct, but have you met us? When have we ever been appropriate?

I stepped in front of the podium and placed my hands on top of it. I took a deep breath and cleared my throat as a hush fell over the crowd. Geez, there's nothing such as making a girl feeling extra nervous at giving a speech to a bunch of strangers.

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen,

They chose me to speak today, although I don't have the faintest idea why.

That earned a laugh from the crowd and a chuckle from the five behind me. I smiled as I went back to speaking.

I guess by the time I arrived here; I didn't know what to expect. Most people figure out what they want to do with the rest of their lives, but to be honest, I didn't have a clue. Hell, I didn't even know if I would remain here a few times.

Then it took some incredible people to help me that I realized I needed to stick it out and fight for my future, and for that, I will be eternally grateful as we all leave here today to start the next adventure.

I turned and looked at the five of them, then turned back around.

Always remember that no matter what path you take, it's more fun if you take it with the people who love and care about you.