The Forbidden Bite

Chapter 33: Graduation

6 Months Later

"How is the packing going?"  My mom asked. as I was packing a big suit case.  I wasn't ready to leave but at the same time, I was excited.  I wasn't sure what was next but I knew it was going to be amazing.  Graduation day is tomorrow and I knew I was going to get emotional.  I was accepted into Emerson University in Boston, but I didn't think I was going to go.  I wanted to be with Daniel.  That's all I knew for sure.

"It's going great, mom."

"I tried to change your father's mind but he said you needed to go,"  She said and walked over to me and hugged me.  I hugged back and held onto her tight.  It's not like they were disowning me.  I still had my moms phone number and I knew we would stay in touch.  I most likely would have left home anyway with Daniel, so honestly it didn't really matter.  Graduation day was tomorrow.  I didn't know if I was ready. 

6 months went by fast, faster then I expected.  Daniel celebrated his birthday with me and Jacelyn and his parents.  We had a lot of fun.  Jacelyn joked that she was the third wheel, but we always made sure she was included.  Over the last 6 months I was able to clear my head.  Me and Daniel had gotten into arguments and some intense fights.  Mostly over stupid stuff, but we always got over it.  We always ended up back with each other.  I was packing a suit case so after graduation I could change clothes and then leave with Daniel.  I still didn't know what we were going to do.

"I will miss you, baby,"  My mom said and I could tell she was crying.  I knew I would miss her to.

"You drive me crazy but I love you,"  I said and she whimpered.  My mom left my room and I saw my baby sisters figure in the door frame.  I had to explain to her that I was leaving, at first she was angry but then accepted it.

"Where are you going?"  She asked me sadly.  She walked to my bed and I sat down next to her.

"I don't know.  I'll just be gone.  I promise I'll talk to you, alright,"  I said and pulled her close.  I wasn't lying either, I was going to talk to her all the time.  I knew I would.

"I'll miss you,"  She said and hugged me tighter.

"I know, I will to.  I'll talk to you all the time.  I might even come back and visit,"  I said and she perked up.  I just laughed and held her closer.  Tomorrow was going to be an interesting day.

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"You act nervous,"  Jacelyn commented.  She was standing in front of me as Daniel was behind me with his arms wrapped around my waist.  I was bouncing on my feet and my hands were sweaty.  We were all wearing black graduation gowns with graduation hats on.  We were standing in line with the rest of the 12th grade class, everybody was nervous for the future.  The chatter was really loud as everybody was discussing colleges, life, and growing up. 

"I am nervous,"  I finally responded.  I didn't know why I was so nervous.  This wasn't the end of my story or anybody else's.  So why did it feel like it?  This chapter was over, my high school life was over.  Now life is serious, but Daniel taught me that it didn't have to be.  Over the past 6 months Daniel taught me a lot of things, including learning to relax and taking  one step at a time.  I also became much more confident, and everybody noticed my personality change. 

I laid my head back into Daniel's chest and felt his locket press against the back of my head.  I smiled, he always wore it.  The only time he didn't wear it was when he slept and showered.  He did those things with me a lot.  The principal started calling out names as people went out and got there diplomas.  I felt relaxed in Daniel's arms.  It was getting closer and closer.  I watched as these people got there diploma and stand in the back of the stage.