Beautiful In His Sight (BXB)

New Beginnings

***Deklyn's POV*** (Elik pic at the side)

Six week's have passed in the blink of an eye. My group of friends have mostly stayed with me the entire time. All affairs are now in order, my finances are secured along with any matters pertaining to my parent's death.

Today is graduation, from high school, and I have to deliver my speech as Class Valedictorian. Surprisingly, I was able to focus on my studies during this transitional phase of being without my parents. Elik, Chance, Broady, Zaya, Cherry, Yani and Cali have been my support beam through this all.

As the seven of us will all be participating in the ceremony, that left Elik to attend. Uncle Ian and his wife, along with my grandparents, will accompany Elik while we endure our last assembly as high school students.

Honestly, Elik has been a godsend. His presence in my life has become vital. Elik is the kind of guy that's single by choice, leaving you to wonder how anyone has not convinced him to leave the market.

Secretly, I hope to be the one who changes his status from single to taken. Although, it seems unlikely. During the last 7 weeks he has been nothing but a gentleman, to my displeasure.

This may be my fault entirely. I have not openly announced my desire to be his claim, and maybe he isn't good at reading the subtle hints I have been laying down. Anything is possible at this point.

As we line up in order of GPA and then last name, I stand on shaky feet, ready to end this particular chapter of my life. So many things have changed too quickly in my life. I am ready for new beginnings. I haven't decided on college yet, though Elik has been encouraging me to join my friends to partake in the experience.

We slowly proceed to our seats, on our high school football field, that is surrounded by bleachers full of excited parents and family members. I scan the graduating class, making sure to acknowledge my besties with a smile and a nod. I move to the crowd seeking out my group of supporters, who are standing in place of my mom and dad.

A wave of emotion hits me as I think of the two most important people in my life who could not attend. However, I can't help but be thankful for the replacements. Life doesn't always give you what you ask for, but you always get what you need. At least in my case.

The principal takes the stage as he greets the graduating class. He gives the usual speech, complimenting us on our accomplishments and wishing us luck on our future endeavors.
The vice principal echoes his sentiment before announcing the recipients of the major scholarships that have been awarded.

I'm not surprised as my name is called. I have been offered too many to list. Being a perfect student affords me those luxuries. However, I already declined each one with thank you cards, requesting the scholarships be awarded to students who were not financially stable.

My newly found fortune guarantees me the ability to attend without aid. I don't believe in accepting charity for the sake of it. Scholarships exist to assist those who would not usually be able to attend such expensive institutions.

The drum of the ceremony moves on with a usual pensive atmosphere. One that I am not entirely focused on, as I am lost in thought. I pay just enough attention to clap at the correct times and stand when I am called to deliver my speech.

I walk the stage with pride knowing I have earned my place at this podium. A series of woof whistles and cheers are directed to me both from the stands and field. The loudest, shockingly, coming from the tall Greek god who is standing in for my parents, Elik.

My heart doubles in size and butterflies explodes in my stomach at the attention he is once again showering in my direction.

I address the crowd as I begin delivering my commencement speech: