27 Kisses Later

twenty-seven

It was the night of the graduation, everyone was getting ready. Serena currently was finishing up her make-up as she heard the doorbell ring.

She went out her room and hurriedly to the door. She opened to the door to see Ash. The raven-haired boy was all dressed up, and had gotten a trim. "Are you ready?" He questioned as the honey blonde moved to allow him inside.

"Almost, I just need to put on my shoes," She responded as she headed back into her room.

Putting on her sliver high heels, She took a deep breath as she looked at herself in the mirror. The honey blonde had curled her hair, giving it a good look. She was wearing natural make-up since she didn't want to over do it especially when she's not exactly good at it.

The dress that she picked out was a white lace top with a white skirt that had a long back. She decided it will be good with her graduation gown since its the color maroon.

Serena turned on her heels, and went downstairs to meet up with Ash. He smiled as he saw her, "All you need is this," He handed her the cap.

She smiled as she grabbed her purse and the cap, following Ash to his car. During the car ride. The raven-haired boy allowed her peace so she can go over her notes.

He knew that she was nervous, as he focused his attention to the road, he placed one hand on top of hers.

Serena noticed and looked up to him, even though his attention was on the road, She couldn't help but smile at how grateful she was to have him as her boyfriend.

The school came to view as Ash made a turn and parked his car. The nervousness came back to the honey blonde as she began to panic.

The two headed their direction to the entrance, "I need a mintue," Serena said as she stopped on her heels.

Ash turned his head as he noticed she was stressed out, "Serena, you will do fine, he reassured her as he placed both hands on her shoulders.
"Remember, I will be there cheering for you!" He exclaimed as Serena slowly nodded.
"Let's go, it's about to start," he informed as he grabbed her hand.

The entered behind the stage as they were forced to separate. Ash looked behind him to try to meet her blue eyes but as students were filing in he wasn't able to.

He sighed as he hoped her worries would go away in time for her speech.  The teacher from earlier was explaining and going over a few notes. "As you walk, you shake all hands, grab the diploma and take a pictuee," She stated as she then turned around heading to another direction.

Seconds later, you were able to hear the principal speak in the front stage, "Welcome, we are here today to celebrate a special occasion. To start off this ceremony, we had made a slide with pictures that each student sent. " The principal, Ms.Pauly said as she gave a smile.

The projector light out the black screen, as music started to play. Many of the students were upset as they couldn't see it for themselves.

All you were able to hear were cheers from parents and clapping as the staff were going through last minute check-in.

As the video finished, the curtains pulled up revealing the class as the a staff made her way to the stand. She cleared her throat, "We are going to start by calling every student up to come for their diplomas," She stated as she began to call out names one by one.

The honey blonde had used this time to go over her speech, and especially when she was towards the end of the alphabet.

Serena looked up, as a tiny bit of hope was looking for her mother. But, it was impossible as the seats were all filled in with faces.