Titan High

Chapter 27 ~ Graduation

I stood in front of my full-length mirror, just looking at myself in my cap and gown. This is it... I'm graduating... "I can't believe my baby is already graduating." My mom said in the doorway while wiping a couple tears away.

"Mom, it's okay." I chuckled. "It's not like I'm leaving or anything."

I had decided to go to the really nice college about 20 minutes from my house. They supposedly have the best teaching program in the state. Levi had decided to go into the army. To be honest, I was a little sad about that. He'd be gone for a long time for bootcamp and he could even get deployed. But if the army is his dream & that's what he wants, I'll be here to support and be happy for him.

"Well, we should probably get going." My mom sighed and we headed out the door.

Time skip

"And now, Mr. Levi Ackerman." The principal announced as Levi got up and made his way to the stage. He surprisingly got a lot of cheers from the crowd, mostly from Hanji and his fangirls.

Levi shook the principal's hand and got his diploma. He then walked to the edge of the stage for people to take pictures. He sent me a wink before coming off stage and sitting back down. Several people later, I was called up.

"And now, Ms. Rosemary Stirling." The principal announced. Here we go... I stood up and tried my best to control my racing heart and rugged breathing.

I made it onto the stage and succeeded in not tripping, so far. I shook the principal's hand and he handed me my diploma. "Congratulations." He whispered.

"T-Thank you." I whispered back and held out my diploma for pictures. I could see my family in the crowd smiling proudly and crying while taking loads of pictures. Kenny even sent a smile my way.

Time skip

After the graduation ceremony, we had a reception in the gym. "SISSY!!" I suddenly heard behind me as I was talking with my now-former classmates. I turn around and brace for the impact of Vincent. He jumps into my arms and gives me a tight squeeze. "These are for you!" He says and holds out a bouquet of mixed flowers.

"Awwe, thank you." I smiled and gave him a kiss on the cheek. 

"We're so proud of you, sweetie." My dad said and kissed my forehead.

"Thank you." I smiled.

"And you too, Levi." My mom smiled at Levi who I had not even noticed had appeared.

"Thank you, ma'am." He gave a small smile.

"Well we're going to go talk to your other classmates, too, so come get us when you're ready to go." My mom said and I nodded. I then turned to Levi.

"It's actually over." I said to him, feeling a bit sad.

"Yeah, but now we get to see what the future holds." Levi said and grabbed my hand.

"Together?" I asked him, looking into his eyes.

"Mmh." He nodded and kissed the back of my hand. "Together."