No one knows

chapter thirty six: graduation

It's May 30th.
Todays graduation and I'm a mess. Our last day of school was yesterday and everyone in the school was crying. Even the teachers. But thats not why i'm upset.
The rumors are getting worse, the comments are becoming unbearable, and the Lies are killing me.
I sit in front of the mirror staring at myself and the person i've become since I met Harry. I've turned into a good girl. Good girl's cry.
My mascara runs down my face and I begin cleaning my makeup up. An hour later Lia walks in the room wearing the same black lace dress im wearing.
I smile at her and she smiles back at me.
"Today's the day." she says.
"It sounds like one of us are getting married." I laugh and she joins in.
"Are you okay?" She asks.
"Yeah. I'm okay." I say weakly and she hugs me.
"I know your not." she whispers.
"Can we talk about this later?" I ask her and she nods.
We pull away and I put my hair up in a messy bun.
"Let me fix that." Lia says taking my hand and leading me to the bathroom.
She curls pieces that stick out making it look really good.
"Thanks." I say glancing at my reflection.
I look alot better now.
"Come on I'll get you some cigs on the way." She says as she walks out of the bedroom.
"Really? I though you didnt want me to smoke." I say following her down the steps.
"Well I can tell your really stressed, you need something to relax you." She says as she puts on her heels.
I grab mine and sit on the stairs to put them on.
"Thanks Lili."
"Dont mention it. Oh and if Harry see's pictures or something. You bought them not me." She says with a wink.
We exit the house closing & locking the door behind us. She drives my car to the gas station that I got my first cig's from.
"I'll be right back." she says as she climbs out of the car.
She closes the door behind her leaving me in silence. I turn on the radio and Habits by Tove Lo comes on.
Well thats ironic.
Lia gets back in the car and hands me the box and a new ligher with the nirvana sign on it.
"Thanks." I say as I open the box.
I pull one out as she pulls the car out of the parkinglot. I light it and put it up to my lips before takng a long drag. I roll down the window as I blow it out of my nose making my eyes water alittle when the smoke gets in my eyes.
"Can you beilve were graduating today?" She asks excited.
"I know right. Were finally done with grade school. And by fall we'll be in college!" I say and she squeals.
We pull up to the massive church that there having the ceromony in and she parks amongst the hundreds of cars parked.
We get out (after grabbing our gowns and caps) and meet at the front of the car. I take another drag before dropping it on the ground and stepping on it to put it out. she hands me a piece of gum and I stick it my mouth.
"Lets go." I Say and she hooks our arms together.
We walk into the building and I spot our princapal. We walk over and he smiles.
"Hello Mabel, Lia. Go down the stairs to your left into the first room on the right with the other girls. We will get you girls in order shortly." He says and we follow his instructions.
When we walk in all the girls look up at us. Lexi, Tasha, Alyssa, Lanee, Em, Chrissy, Kat, and Nicole flag us over to were they sit fully dressed in there gowns and caps.
"Hey. I can help you put those on." Kat says to us.
"Thanks." I say and she stands.
She helps me pull the gown over my head and then fixes my cap.
"Ta-Da!" she says with a smile.
"Thanks." I say and I turn to Lia who is fully dressed too.
"Alright ladies! Get in order like we rehersed!" the assistant princepal, Mrs. polly, Yells.
We get in line and I look over at Lexi who's hands shake. I take her hand and she smiles nervously at me. We walk out to the auditorium with people clapping and whistling. I dont let go of Lexi's hand as we sit down with the boys.
"Welcome Everyone." My prinepal says.
He gives a huge speech about how we are the most advanced kids of our time and shit.
"I would like to call up our choir to do one last show together." He says and Lia and I stand with a few other people.
We walk up to the stage while people clap. We get in formation and Lia turns and looks up at me.
"One, two, three, four." I say and we start singing La La Latch acapella.
People record and clap along as we have our solo's.
When the song is over people clap and whistle. We all group hug before returning to our seats.
"Now. I would like our valid victorian, Justin Williams, to make his speech."
We all clap as he makes the stage.
"Go Justin!" His mother yells from the seats.
We all laugh and his speech begins.
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Ten minutes lter they start calling names and family's go crazy.
"Mabel Bickham."
A whole bunch of people scream and clap as I walk on stage my heels clicking against the stage. I shake three diffrent peoples hands, grab my diploma, take a picture, and go back to my seat with a huge smile on my face. They says the rest of the names and we all return to our seats.
"Ladies and gentlemen I present you the class of 2015!"
We all throw our caps and confetti falls from the ceiling. Lexi hugs me and sobs into my shoulder. Random people give me hugs and I hug them back. Baley hugs me and kisses me on the cheek.
"We made it." I say and he nods.
Lia runs into my arms wth a bunch of confetti nin her hair. We stand there crying and laughing at the same time for a few minutes.
"Let's go find our families." Baley says putting his arms around both Lia & I's shoulders.
We walk up the stairs and I spot my mom, Jake, Nana, and....
Harry & the boys!
Shit I look a mess!
"I'll talk to you two later." I say and I break away from them.
I walk over and My mom hugs me.
"I'm so proud." She cries.
"Jesus mom." I laugh as she holds me tight.
"I'm just... My baby is growing up." She sobs.
I laugh and she pulls away. She picks up Jakey with a small smile. I turn to the boys and they all hug me in one huge bear hug.
"How's it feel to graduate?" Lia asks.
"I feel accomplished." I say honestly.
The boys smile and I pull the blue gown over my head revealing my black lace dress. The boys eye the dress as I put the gown over my arm.
"Let's go celebrate!" Louis says.
"Let's go to that really nice italian place. I'm buying." Harry says taking my hand.
"No. I am." My mom says as she helps Nana up.
"Thats what she thinks." Harry whispers to me and I smile.
Why is he so caring?