The Language of Flowers

Special Chapter; Myrtle

Friends and families flocked to the building as commencement exercises finished already. Fluke takes a picture with his best friends at the faculty emblem. After 4 long years, it's time to graduate and leave the university which served as their home. It was a long and bumpy ride, but Fluke is thankful to his friends for their never-ending support in his studies, clubs, life, and relationships. As for their future plans, Fluke decided to take over their family business, Sammy was scouted to be a talent, and Prem is going to continue his studies.

Ohm and Fluke are still going strong as ever. When Ohm graduated a few years ago, he was scouted for a professional team. There were times he needed to train overseas but he always made time for Fluke. He never misses an anniversary or spending time with Fluke. The flower giving phase comes back from time-to-time. It has become a tradition for them to give flowers from time to time since floriography is the one that brought them together.

"Should we celebrate somewhere? My family left earlier for some emergency," Fluke said.

Sammy and Prem looked at each other, confusing Fluke. Oh, shoot. They might have plans with their families. How inconsiderate of me.

Before Fluke could say anything, Sammy apologized. "Sorry Fluke, I need to meet some friends in a while." She clasped her hands together, saying sorry. Fluke understood.

"Me too. But don't you have plans with P'Ohm?" Prem asked.

Fluke opened his phone checking to see if there is any message from Ohm. They were supposed to meet the day after his graduation so Fluke can celebrate with his family first but since Fluke's family had an emergency, he texted Ohm earlier if they could meet today. So far, no reply.

"We were supposed to meet tomorrow. I texted him earlier if we can meet today but he hasn't replied yet."

"Then we'll see you at our farewell party this weekend. For now, I need to meet some high school friends." Sammy hugged Fluke and Prem before bidding farewell. Prem followed suit, he hugged Fluke and said his goodbyes.

What do I do now? Should I go home already? Fluke looked around him. People are starting to disperse. Graduates are walking off together with their families, hand-in-hand. Well, he's going to miss this open area. This is where he spent his 4 years, studying, laughing, and cramming with his best friends. Also, this is where he and his P'Ohm were formally introduced during the faculty's foundation week. Technically not here, but at the pavilion. Fluke stared at the pavilion before walking towards it. He reminisces the time he first met P'Ohm.

Ohm smiled. "I didn't know you were studying here, N'Fluke."

"Nice to see you again, P'Ohm. It's been like a week? And yes, I do study here," Fluke replied.

Fluke chuckles as he takes a seat. Grazing the stone bench, he remembers the special memories he made in that pavilion.

Formal introduction with P'Ohm.

P'Ohm gave flowers to me for the first time to start our "friendship"

P'Ohm asked me to be his date for the acquaintance ball.

This is also where he asked me to be his boyfriend.

So many memories in 4 years. We are now both graduates. What is our next step? Fluke was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't notice someone approached him. As he felt a tap on his shoulders, Fluke turned around and saw his boyfriend, one hand in the back. Fluke suspects it's flowers. What else could it be? Hahaha.

"P'Ohm! You came!" Fluke jumped on Ohm and gave him a tight hug in which Ohm returned. Fluke breaks the hug and smiles at Ohm. "I thought you can't make it."