My Ultimate Badass

Chapter Twenty-Five

Austin's pov

(Eight months later)

"I will like to say thank you to my friends, my parents, mom and dad, even though the both of you are not here, I would love to say thank you to the both of you for your endless support," Annabeth sniffed in, her eyes swollen as she cried even more. I stood 10 centimeters away from her as I took in her speech.

Today is the final day. The day all of us will will finally graduate. With my certificate in my hands, I couldn't believe that this day has finally arrived. All our hard works were finally paid off and apparently Annabeth and I made a decision a month before our final exam that the both of us should restrict ourselves from sex and stuff. Haha.

The whole crowd roared with cheers and claps, we descend the stairs. I saw Miss Greene and other parents crying and I fought so hard to push back the emotional feelings that were starting to erupt. Turning to my right, I saw Annabeth, her brunette hair curled into waves, completed with a slight blush on her cheeks.

"Baby we did it!" I screamed as I dashed towards her, ignoring the stares that was being thrown. I engulf her into a tight hug and carry her bridal style. The next thing I knew she was kissing all over my face.

"Austin put me down!" she laughed, her eyes screw shut. We've been dating for 10 months, but don't be surprise if I were to say that her smile still affects me. A lot.

"Why should I?" I challenged her as I carried her towards the main hall. I saw teachers giving me warm smiles as I walked pass. As I approached, I saw Ashton, Alec, Tiara and other of our friends celebrating the joy.

"Aww look how sweet Austin is," I heard someone cooed.

"Aww how wish thats me,"

"Awww baby why don't you carry me like how Austin is carrying his girl,"

I laughed at the last comment and glanced at Annabeth. She was grinning sheepishly. I guess she heard those.

"Hey baby look at me," I whispered, putting her down. She was so red so I laughed.

"Stop laughing!" she chuckled, hitting my arm in the process. I continued laughing in satisfaction as I watch her stare at me, pouting like a five year old.

"Meanie,"

"Gorgeous,"

"What?"

"You heard me,"

And with that I bring her into a warm kiss. Her lips was so soft, I didn't even bother to pick up my certificate when it slipped from my hand. There were people watching us but who cares?

"Anna!!" A shrill voice erupted from the corner. Reluctantly, I stopped the kiss as I groaned in frustration. Annabeth's face plastered the same expression, I cannot help but smirk.

"Annabeth! Austin!"

"Mom! Dad!" I grinned. I grabbed Annabeth's hand and dashed towards the crowd. Immediately, I hugged mom and dad, my tears threatening to fall.

"My baby, you've come so far," Mom cried. Dad was smiling beside her. "Son, Im proud of you," he chuckled as they pull me into a tight hug.

"Oh my, Annabeth Lawson, how are you my dear?" Mom chuckled as she wipe off her tears.

"I've missed you so much, Mrs Palmer," Annabeth whispered. They were hugging so tightly.

"I've missed you too, anyways just call me Riley okay? Mrs Lawson is too formal," she chuckled heartily as she stared at Annabeth. For the past months Annabeth has been very close to my family, and no doubt she was beginning to fit into my family. After a couple of deadly hugs from Eleanor we finally make our way towards the lounge. The place was quite serene so we immediately sat there.

"I miss you," she confessed.

"Yeah, we should probably make a new roster," I grinned.

"Huh?" She chuckled in confusion.

"Its been months I feel you inside out," I wriggled my eyebrows cheekily.

Annabeth started to blush furiously, earning a smack on my chest.

"Pervert,"

"Just say you want it,"

"No,"

"Yes,"

"Urghh you're so dirty minded," She groaned, smiling.

I let out a throaty laugh as I wrap her arms around my waist, pulling her towards my chest.

"And you love me,"

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Annabeth's pov

After some kissing session, we finally decided to leave. As I walk down to the main hall, I saw a couple of photographers capturing the chaotic atmosphere. I smiled to myself when I saw a huge board. The board was filled with pictures of the students. Immediately I spot a very familiar picture.

"Austin look!!" I smacked his hand repeatedly.

"Hey that's us," he beamed as he leaned further to the board. The picture was so romantic, it was when we were at the main hall and Austin was laughing at me. Then he leaned in to kiss me. The image was so phenomenal, Austin was leaning to kiss me, his finger on my chin and I was blushing.

"Damn, I want this picture," he said, determined. He started to look for someone.

"Austin who are you looking for?" I asked curiously.

"Toby! Here!" he shout out. Oh, so Austin was calling our senior photographer.

"Hey Austin how can I help?" He smile as he slung his Canon camera over his head.

"Take a picture of us will you? I would love to have one," he beamed.

"Alright mate," he grinned as he stand by the camera by his eye.

I slung my arms over Austin's neck and Austin wrapped his right arm on my waist tightly.

"Alright, 1..2..."

When Toby said three, I was surprised when Austin used his left hand to hold my head and turn it towards his face. His lips crashed onto mine, as I hold on tightly. My eyes screwed shut as I indulge Austin's kiss.

I heard two snaps and then Toby grinned madly. "Yeah mate that turned out great!" he chuckled. The picture was printer out. It was beautiful. Our lips were moulded into each other in the image.

"Thanks mate," Austin thanked, not forgetting his manly fist-bump.

"Hey I snapped two pictures so I'm gonna paste one of them by the school board," Toby beamed as he walk away.

"Austin," I breath out in amazement.

"Yes, my darling?" He smirked.

And with that I grab him by his head and crash onto his lips, my heart bursting with happiness.