Graduation day came, all white caps and laughter and the awkward promise of something new. Merida moved through it like her own bright sun—smiling, radiant, but still scanning the crowd for someone. For me. Maybe she hoped I'd show at the last minute.
I didn't.
The ceremony ended, caps were tossed, cameras flashed. Still, I stayed away. She finally turned to Jacob, who opened his arms. She jumped to him, glowing, and that glow carved me open from the inside. That was my cue to leave them alone.
I slipped into my car, started the engine. My phone rang. I didn't even have to check who it was.
"Where are you?" the familiar voice demanded. "This isn't the time to disappear. This is your only chance."
My only chance. I laughed under my breath, bitter.
"I'll be there in fifteen," I muttered, then hung up.
Through the window, I looked one last time. The squad huddled close for a group picture—without me. My eyes lingered on her for five long seconds. Then I smiled, but it felt more like surrender than joy.
"I know I promised I'd never leave," I whispered to the empty air, "but I was never part of the future you chose."
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AN: The next part is my good bye to y'all lol I do hope I still see you guys on my other works ❤️ And Thank you in advance ❤️
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