Family Ties. (A The Strokes Love story)

Chapter 21

~Two Years Later~

June's PoV

"Oh, June~! Wake up!! It's the day!!" Albert said, cheerfully, kissing my cheek lovingly. I woke up, yawning. Today was the day, alright.

I got into the bathroom, and got washed and dressed. For today only, I straightened my unruly, curly hair. When it was straightened, it fell down a couple of inches past my shoulders.

I walked out, seeing Albert with his dress shirt unbuttoned, revealing his bare chest.

"Woah, June. You look amazing." He stuttered. I bit my lip, smiling at him.

"So do you," I replied, stepping closer to Albert.

"Oh, please," he murmured, kissing me. I buttoned his shirt, and Alb rolled up his sleeves, and put on his blue suspenders. Suspenders seemed to be his thing, lately. Then, I helped him with his tie, and grinned.

"Thanks, babe." Albert said, smiling and looking in the mirror. I stood next to him, and sighed happily.

"I can't believe it, June. We're graduating today." Albert said, pulling me close.

I couldn't believe it, either. Just two years ago, Albert and I were two sophomores whose lives changed because Fabrizio, Nick, Julian and Nikolai came into our lives.

I'd have to admit, it's been a ride. On the inside, I still felt slightly bad because of the way Julian sounded apologizing on that day, two years ago.

"I know. I'm so happy." I said, smiling at Albert. We put on the blue and silver robes, and the caps. Then, I led Albert to my car, a silver, old Mercury which I loved.

"I'll drive, June." Albert insisted. I let him, and we arrived to the local assembly hall where the graduation was taking place.

We got in, and coincidentally, the first few people we saw were the boys. Minus Julian, and Nick.

I gasped. I haven't seen them in the longest time. Honestly.

Fab looked so grown, and he had a light mustache, and a goatee. Nikolai looked the same, except his bob cut was neatly trimmed.

"June..?" Fab said, with a huge grin on his face. He let out a loud laugh.

"Long time no see! Seriously!" He exclaimed. I hugged him tightly.

I smiled at Nikolai. He hugged me tightly as well, and pulled back, smiling.

"Guess what, June?"

"What?" I asked, smiling.

"I beat your time on Pokemon." He said proudly. My face fell.

"Crap! I thought I had you beat!" I laughed. Nikolai shook his head, and laughed.

"Hey, what's going on over here?" A deep, cheerful voice asked, making me turn around. I saw those deep, blue eyes.

He'd cut his hair, it was cute and a couple of pieces stuck straight up.

"Nick? Oh my god!" I hugged him tight, and he hugged me too.

"June! You look amazing!" He exclaimed, studying my face.

I laughed, and held Albert's hand, squeezing it lightly.

Then, Mr. Johnson, one of the teachers, clapped his hands loudly. We all paid attention.

"Okay, seniors! Let's line up, now! Alphabetize yourselves by last name. There are teaches standing around, holding up letters. Go to the letter your last name starts with. If you can't figure out which letter to go to, I suggest you go to Mrs. McGregor." Mr. Johnson said, his last sentence making us all laugh. We all knew that Mrs. McGregor was the school nurse.