It's not goodbye, it's see you later.

The End Where I Begin

High school turned out to go pretty well. D and I had our ups and downs, disagreements with the others bf/gf and so on but we made it through. I ended up skipping a grade and graduating a year early with Devin. When I told him the news he was so happy. Like a kid on christmas morning. One day when we both ended up having away games I met someone. No not like that. I met the head womens lacross coach from Daemen College. He asked me to come play for him on his team and he even offered me a full 4 year scholarship to attend... Driving home I'm bouncing in my seat because I can't wait to tell everyone, especially him.

Devins p.o.v.

"Matthews! Come over here for a minute. There's someone I want you to meet." Confused and tired I walk over and stand next to Coach Carter, the boys Varsity soccer coach.

"What's up Coach?"

"Devin this is Coach Lucas from Daemen College. He would like to have a conversation with you." And with that Coach leaves me here standing with some stranger.

"Hello Coach Lucas what brings you all the way out to this little farm town?"

"Well son I came out here to watch you play. I've heard many positive things said about you and well I want you to come play for me as a starter this coming fall. I know what your thinking and I would also like to offer you a full ride scholarship."

"Are you serious!? You really want me to come play for your team?" I can't believe this. Is this reall happening!? Full ride. Starter. Free schooling. Soccer.

"Son you have a gift. Here take my card and when you get home be sure to talk to your family about it. I'll be expecting a call from you soon."

Driving home I only really wanted to tell one person. Lets just hope she's happy for me.

Cece's p.o.v.

Sitting at the red light right before my turn to my street, I see Devin's car coming the oposite way. He flashes his lights as to say hi and it makes me smile. He turns and then its my turn to turn and I can't wait to park fast enough. I pull in to my driveway just to see him jump out of his car and run over. Opening up my car door for me pulls me out.

"Oh my god do I have news for you!!" Wow um i guess we both have news? Wanting to hear it while sitting, cause im exausted, I grab my bags and sit on my front deck.

"Okay now that i'm sitting, and your giving me a foot massage, what is your big news because I have huge news too that I can't wait any longer to tell you."

"How about on the count of 3 we both spit it out. 1...2...3..."

"I GOT A FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP TO DAEMEN COLLEGE!!" We both said at the same time.

"Wait what?" Devin asked. Um is Devin not happy for me?

"What I said, Devin, Is that I got offered a full ride scholarship to play lacross at Daemen College. Their head coach came and watched me play today. Just just talked to me after my game. Now what did you say because i don't know if I heared you correctly."

Smiling he said, "I also got a full ride scholarship to Daemen College to play soccer. The head coach, Coach Lucas, wants me to be a starter this coming fall. Isn't that great!?"

"Wait a minute. You know what this means right??"

"Um we both still have to tell our parents??"

"No! Well yes that too but not what I was referring to. What I meant was that we ARE GOING TO THE SAME COLLEGE!!" At this point I couldn't hold in my excitement anymore and was jumping up and down. Throw in my victory dance here and there. I was inturrupted by someone picking my up and flinging me over their shoulders and spinning me around. Kicking and screaming and laughing was all i could manage right now, besides the fact that I might get sick.

"D put me down!"

"No! Never!!"

"You put me down right now unless you want my lunch all over your back and legs." And with the we were both laying on the ground laughing. I was laughing so hard I thought i was gonna die.

"Okay now its time to tell the rents about our big news." Saying this Devin didn't sound so sure he wanted to tell them.

"Lets tell them together. Bring your parents over for coffee and pie and we can tell them then. Sound like a plan?" Looking over at him he looks like he's seen a ghost. Devins dad isn't the most understanding person. Yes he wants what's best for D but most of the time D only does those things to make his father happy. One of the only things Devin's ever done to make himself happy is play soccer. Soccer is his life but not his fathers and he's worried that his dad's going to say no.

"Come on. You go home and have a good dinner and I will see you guys shortly alright? Devin don't worry about it. Everything will be fine. I promise." And with that said I hugged him, planted a kiss on his cheek and walked into my own house.

Move in day :D...

"Sweetheat are you sure you got everything out of my car AND yours? Cause I'm not turning around if you forgot something in my car. No way is that going to happen." My mom helped me move in since it's just her and I. Devin and his dad helped with the big things and then left us to continue.

"Liar you would and you know it." With that said she pulls me into a big bear hug and starts crying. Here come the water works, I don't mean from her but from me. My mom's my bestfriend, has been since the day my dad left. It's always been her and I. Saying goodbye is the hardest thing ever.

Walking her to her car I give her one last hug and push her into her car. I shut the door and place my hand on the window. She does the same and then drives off. Watching her leave hits me like a box of rocks. I watch her until she's out of distance, then I go and sit on the nearest bench afraid my legs might give out. I sit down and start shaking. 'This is it C. You are officially a college student. No more mom to take care of you. No more loving arms to run into when your scared. It's time for you to finially grow up and become and adult. This is no time to freak out. You can do this. Your momma raised a strong independent women.' After collecting myself I take a deep breath and look around at my surroundings. Some are saying their goodbyes, some already making friends, and then those like me are sitting around woundering what the hell did I get myself into. In a daze I don't realize my phone is going off until it was too late. Looking down I see I have a missed call from D. Calling him back I stand up and start walking around.

"Cece where are you!? I've been looking everywhere for you. My mom wants to say goodbye."

"I'm in front of the parking lot. Mom just left. Where are you? Oh wait I see you!" I runn up to them and Mrs. Matthews pulls me into a big bear hug. "I can't believe you guys are leaving the nest. I'm gonna miss you like crazy Cece." Pulling away she has tears in her eyes. I start to tear up once again because she's like my second mom. Mr. Matthews had to drive seperatly because of a meeting he had to attend so she was the only one to say goodbye too. "No you listen to me. I want you to keep my boy in check. Don't let him get himself into too much trouble you hear?" Laughing now I nod and say yes m'am. Leaving those two alone, I walk to the nearest bench and sit down. All I could think about was what a year this is going to be :D.