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soon enough, it was graduation day.

i sat next to everly, patiently waiting for my name to be called for me to grab my certificate.

every girl in the gymnasium looked beautiful and every guy looked handsome, even ethan.

ethan and i haven't spoken to each other since what he had done to me, my mom hasn't boughten me a new phone since either, but i'll survive.

ethan's eyes were a glossy, red, he was high. ashton drunk beside him, ethan had changed drastically since we've broke up, he's carefree now, he's not even someone i recognize anymore.

i wonder if his parents are proud to be here tonight, watching their son who's under the influence receive his certificate for graduating high school, i wonder what they would think if they knew the real him.

but i could say the same about myself and my parents, after all. i met ethan because of one nude photo i meant to send justin, who's sitting only three seats next to me, what would my parents think of me, what would ava think of me?

erica fibbs was receiving her award as i thought to myself. my senior year was certainly a roller coaster ride, ethan sat two rows behind me, although if i turned my head, i'd see him perfectly.

i can smell his scent from here, the fresh laundry detergent with a hint of his strong, delicious-smelling cologne, i miss him, but i hate him.

"ethan dolan" my heart seems to react by the principal calling his name, claps begin to fill the room as ethan himself stands up and walks onto the stage.

"i've prepared a speech" he says once he has finished shaking the principals hand. i slump down in my seat, not really caring about the irrelevant words coming out of his lips.

"senior year had its ups and downs" he spoke into the microphone, adjusting it to his level and mouth, "and i've learned multiple new things, i've learned that you can pass a test without studying"

laughs escapes some mouths as i watch his parents, lisa and sean shake their heads with a grin on their lips.

"i've learned multiple things these past four years, but in my last year, i learned what love was. i learned how amazing it felt to care for someone else, to love someone else, to wanna be there for someone else."

ethan's eyes glued to mine, and it made me uncomfortable as hell. but i had no choice, i listened.

"i've also learned how to sacrifice things, how to own up to your mistakes, how to accept your mistakes. i lost one of the best things that ever happen to me, over a drunken mistake at a stupid party." his voice is low but loud enough, he clears his throat.

i was confused at his words, not understanding what he was saying, but after all, the boy was as high as a kite.

he wrapped up his speech and soon enough, the principal continued naming people. first, josie, then grayson, and then myself.

i look out at the crowds of people, my eyes catching one specific person, ethan... leaving the building.

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"congratulations honey, we're so proud of you!" my mom hugs me tightly as ava tugs my red, graduation gown.

"thanks mom, thanks dad" i side hug both of my parents, then ava.

i squeal when josie runs up to me, "we graduated!"

we jump up and down with excitement.

"will you be home later sweetheart? your mom and i are leaving now. we'll give you time with your friends." my dad says softly, placing a hand on my shoulder.

i nod.

i watch my parents and ava leave, continuing the celebration with josie.

"allie?" i hear his familiar voice behind me, justin

i stay silent as he speaks, "i just wanted to say you look really great tonight, and i'm glad we got to graduate together."

i give him a sympathetic smile, "thanks, justin."

he shyly walks away, bowing his head as he does. i see grayson jogging towards us, spinning josie around to press his lips on hers.

gray hugs me, "have you seen eth?"

i roll my eyes.

"i'm sorry, i forgot you two broke u--"

josie hits his chest, "we're gonna go get some cake, see you around allie."

i laugh slightly, staring at all my fellow graduates.

nikki and i making eye contact, i avoid her immediately.

the after party was slightly boring but it was alright since i spent some time with grayson and josie, but i figured i should go home now. i sent josie a message saying i was leaving, and i walked towards my parked car in the parking lot.

noticing an envelop tucked near the windshield wipers, with my name written on it.

i grab the envelope and tear it open, scanning the paragraph inside, his writing already looking familiar.

dear precious,

i know you want nothing to do with me, i know you hate me inside and out. and i know what happen was wrong, i'm not going to beat around the bush.

i just want you to know that i didn't do it. and i know you don't believe me, maybe one day you'll find out i'm innocent or you'll die thinking i'm guilty.

either way, i want to tell you a story, i want to tell you about a boy, a boy who fell madly in love with this girl in his senior year of high school. he certainly wasn't planning on falling in love at all, if anything-- he was planning on getting high everyday and attending every single party there was.

but instead, he spent everyday, every single minute thinking about that one girl after he met her. after he talked to her and seen her smile, after he realized they had stuff in common, he fell in love with her and there was no doubt about it. she changed him, for the better.

but then things took a turn, badly. and here we are today, allie.

i hope you know that everything i ever told you, i meant from the bottom of my heart. i love you, i love you more than i love myself. you were everything i ever wanted, you still are. and i know i lost you, but you know the cliche saying, 'if you love someone, let them go'

so i'm letting you go, just as you please. i hope you know that i will forever love you, i will be forever grateful that i had the privilege of having you, and loving you.

you deserve nothing but happiness, and i hope you find someone who treats you how you deserve, because you're fucking gold, precious.

this will be the last time you hear from me, i promise.

i love you, allison camillo. forvever and always.

- ethan

i sniffle, wiping away the single tear sliding down my cheek.

"i love you too, ethan"

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THIS IS THE END OF GLITCH MY LOVES💗
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