Requited LOVE

Chapter 38

Leif's POV

The previous night I had made plans for Clair to care for Lilly while we all graduated, I was taking David, since we had to be there early. Clair was going to bring David to Aspen's place. I saw them walk onto the football bleachers, my baby looking as gorgeous as ever. The bright white dress I had put on her made her clearly standout in the crowd. There were multiple reasons for that dress on a day like today. 

I saw everyone watching the sky because it was starting to get cloudy, but the clouds were remaining completely white. A gorgeous day, like today, deserved being out in the sun. The principal, Mr. Jones, took the podium. We all rushed to our seating. I felt bad for Azalea this morning, because Aspen purposely pulled Azalea out of 'little space' today, because of graduation. They were sitting next to each other since they now had the same name. I sat in the front section. None of us boys were together.

I watched my baby in the stands the whole time. My focus didn't return to graduation proceedings until the first row stood. Clair was struggling to keep Lilly with her. I felt bad, but Lilly couldn't be here, with me, right now. My turn came, Mr. Jones decided to do a little bit of a speech before calling me. "Next, we have a young man who faced multiple problems this final year. His girlfriend provided him with a daughter. Soul care to himself. Not allowing his parents to put her out caused him to get his own home. It wasn't long when his place was destroyed by fire, the same culprit destroying his place of business. Did he allow these adversities to stop him? No! Graduating today, Leif Ericsson, who even reminds me that with determination any obstacle can be surmounted. Mr. Ericsson, get up here and get your diploma." I mounted the steps, walked across the stage, received my diploma and shook the hands of those required. Returning to my seat, I again watched my baby. Throwing our caps ended the ceremony. 

Quickly, I rushed to Clair. Lilly struggled to get into my arms. After our pictures and goodbyes, people who we never associated with wanting them, we headed to Axel's. I had a surprise for Lilly. I'll admit, it wasn't a beautifully thought out, one of a kind thing to do, but I knew Lilly would love it. Once we arrived at Axel's I placed Lilly in the nursery for a nap, it was already a long day and it was about to get longer.

Axel's POV

Leif got a special speech from Mr. Jones on graduation day. He was warranted it because of everything he did in order to graduate. Fortunately, it hadn't taken him long to get his business up and running again, once the building was fixed. I wish that we were all together and I had someone other than the crew to celebrate with, a significant other, my own babygirl. 

I was throwing the graduation party, also another 'little' thing for Leif. Feeling privileged from using my place when Aspen's would be better, I of course accepted. My parents were happy to help, decorations and all. Leif put Lilly down for a nap in Amy's old nursery. Now it was time to party.

David's POV

My parents came to my graduation, because of where the party was taking place they wouldn't come to it. Feeling as they did about us 'kinky boys', I wasn't surprised that they weren't throwing me my own party. Yesterday, I had moved the majority of my things over to mommy's. Tomorrow we are getting the rest. 

Eating, dancing, general fun; we had a good two hours to ourselves, for the graduation party. As soon as anyone started causing problems we kicked them out. Lilly awoke, Leif gathering her up. Now was the 'important' part of the night.

Azalea's POV

"Are you sure about this, baby? Just because I asked doesn't mean you have to accept it. When Leif asked me, I only said I'd discuss it with you."