All Thanks To a Piece Of Paper (ForthBeam)

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   Graduation day for Tae, that's mean it's been a couple of months since I moved in with Tae and Prae. He didn't show up to school today, well, the whole senior class didn't show up to school. They must all be practicing for their speeches and the walk and whatnot. Tae had to drop me off today and go to the location where the graduation ceremony would be held. So, then, at the end of the day, Prae will pick me up along with Lolly and then we're going straight to where Tae is.

   I couldn't think in class all day today. It's not like classes were doing anything, anyway. It's the last day of school, and all test are finished, I just sat in the classrooms, doing nothing. Just thinking about what's going to happen now that Tae is an adult and I'm still stuck in the university. How will Tae deal with that?

   The bell rings in my last class of the day. Finally, the anticipation of seeing Tae walk on the stage is getting to me and I can't wait any longer. All I want is this day to be over with, and spend some time with Tae. That is all I ask for.

   I walk out of the lobby of the school and see Prae's Honda parked in the student parking lot. Quickly, I approach her car and get in the back seat since Lolly is already in the passenger seat. They both have on very elegant dresses and nicely done hair for the occasion, while I'm still wearing my regular school clothes. Oh, no. We might have to take a stop back at home for me to change.

   "Don't worry, Tee, I brought some formal clothes for you to wear for the graduation. It's in the back in a bag," Prae smiles and begins driving from the school.

   "So, we don't have to make a stop back at home?" I ask just to make sure.

   "Nope, we can't be late, remember?" Prae chuckles lightly. "This is Tae's big day! We need to be there for him!"

   Smiling, I reach into the back and get the beg with the clothes and look inside of it, it contains a dress pants, a clean white shirt, and a black dress coat. Wait, I'm supposed to change clothes in here? There's barely any room and Prae and Lolly will see me tho!

   "Oh, and we also brought a comb, hairspray and a mirror if you need to fix your hair during the day, Lolly hands me another bag and smile.

   I blush brightly and smile while taking the bag from her. The thing is, I just feel so embarrassed having to change in the car with these two girls. I shouldn't feel embarrassed, though. They're just friends and nothing is going to happen if they see me changing. I just have to get it together and think about seeing Tae as soon as possible.

   "How long is the drive?" I ask while stripping down my school clothes into my dress clothes.

   "About forty- five minutes. We're right on the schedule, as well! Oh, I sure hope Tae is feeling okay. How bad would it be if he just passes out or vomits on stage!" Prae laughs and keeps driving.

   A forty - five minutes drive? This anxiety is going to consume me. I need to see Tae as quick as possible and wish him luck or just hug him or something. I don't know why I'm feeling like this, I just want him and I need him.

   During the what seemed like eternity drive, I finished changing into my new clothes and combed through my hair to make it look perfect for Tae. What passed through my mind once was thinking about Mom and Dad. What if they show up? What if they confronts us? What is - wait, I need to stop questioning and just think about how happy Tae will be once he gets his degree. That's all. Then we go home and celebrate. It will be an amazing evening.

   "We're here!" Prae cheers and parks her car. "Is everyone ready?"

   "I am," Lolly and I say in unison.