my brother's bestfriend

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Today's the day. I'm finally graduating. I finally did it. Today was so stressful before coming to this ceremony. My mother bombarded me with pictures and i was almost late trying to look perfect for today. I wasn't even able to put on that much makeup. But i do look decent.

My thoughts are interrupted once I hear my name being called. I take a breath before walking to get my diploma and receive the speech that will be given in honor of me.. I don't understand why my teachers liked me so much.

"I am so proud of this young woman. She has always been a hard worker and is one of the best students in this school." The principle goes on. I smile to myself. I can't believe I'm doing this. I look over into the crowd and spot Zayn speaking to someone. Who could he know that's here? Other than jack. But that doesn't look like Jack. The person he was talking to turns around and makes eye contact.

The person is Harry. It's Harry. No. How could he know Harry. Why would they be talking to one another? Yeah they're the same age but.. Oh my god did Zayn know him from somewhere? Did he know him from England? Zayn did have an accent on him. Oh my god this can't be happening. Why on earth would Harry be here. Why? He obviously didn't want me. I wasn't good enough to stay in his life. Music was. So why would he be here right now?

I don't hear the principle anymore. i blocked him out as i stare into Harry's eyes. I feel tears in my eyes but I wipe them away. I can't let Harry know that i'm crying about him. I can't.

Once the principle is done i step off the stage and take my seat next to Joey. He was called before me and was saving a seat.

"I'm so proud of you Chris!" He brings me into a tight hug.

"And i'm so proud of you!" I begin to tear up. I never thought this day would come. That i would be graduating with my best friend. I'm so happy. I love him so much. Now we're going to go into the adult world together and i'm happy it's not anyone but him. I'm so lucky to have him as my best friend.

After the ceremony i run to my brother who's crying. He never cries in front of me.

"Chris i'm so happy for you. I love you so much!" Justin brings me into a hug and lifts me off the ground.

"Stop! I just got done crying. I can't cry again we have to take pictures!" i laugh wiping my eyes.

I spot Harry and look away avoiding eye contact once he turned to me. I turn into the crowd and give my family and Zayn the excuse of having to use the bathroom.

"Chris." Harry follows close after me.

"No." i shake my head beginning to walk faster towards the bathroom. I turn into the empty parking lot with only cars.

"Chris look at me!" Harry shouts grabbing my arm and turning me around.

"What do you want." i roll my eyes containing the tears.

"I-I miss you Chris." Harry let's go of my hand.

"You miss me." I scoff, "Yeah obviously because you just cut me out of your life once you introduced your music career."

"I do."

"Yeah you do. But you couldn't have came in touch once? Once since we said we would try to make things work? Once in this whole fucking year we haven't spoken? You couldn't have even sent a text? Are you serious? Do you know how you made me feel? I loved you, you asshole!" I begin to cry as i finish my last words before turning around and walking again.

"No." Harry grabs me again, "You're not waking away from me. We have to talk. I have to explain myself. I love you Chris. I never stopped!"

"Tell that to my brother. The one who's wondered all this time why shortly after you moved i became depressed."