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~Alyssa~
It was after dinner and I was setting my cap and gown on my chair. My parents wanted me to keep it out since I was having a graduation party next weekend.

It was insane that one of the biggest accomplishments I could make was already done. I sighed happily at the thought.

I went downstairs to see if my favorite sweatpants were in the laundry when someone rang the doorbell. I was partially expecting Zack.

Lisa was standing there with a big smile. "Oh, you look so cute! Come with me!" She grabbed my hand and I shut the door behind me.

"Why are you kidnapping me?" She and I went walking down my street. "I wanted to go on a walk with you!"

I didn't want to question but I did at the same time. "Okay? Couldn't you have waited until I changed? I wanted to put this dress away before it got dirty."

I looked down at my outfit. I was so glad I changed into my converse after graduation. Mom had us go to the park and get some photos of us four and some graduation photos.

The ceremony was done at noon and we didn't leave the park until nearly four.

I felt awkward walking down my street and around town in a fancy dress while lisa was just wearing jeans and a tee.

"Seriously, you should've let me change before we left." I noticed we were nearing the park and I heard guitar playing.

I recognized the tune. Why did I recognize the tune?

I walked towards the sound and noticed Zack sitting under a tree, playing the beautiful acoustic guitar I had gotten him for Christmas almost four years ago.

I smiled and stood in front of him while he played. He finally noticed me and stopped, making my ears sad. "Coffee Shop Soundtrack. A classic song by a classic pop punk band."

He chuckled slightly. "You like All Time Low?" I smiled brightly. "Only my absolute favorite band. Play me another."

I sat down across from him and he started playing another familiar tune for me.

"Say goodbye to the halls and the classes
Say hello to a job and the taxes
The weekends with old friends spilling into 9 to 5 routine
Tell me how you feel over and done with
Like your life is a map with no compass to guide,
At the bar drinkin' way too much
We sing along to "Forever Young".
So here we go again
Wishin' we could start again
Wendy run away with me
I know I sound crazy
Don't you see what you do to me?
I wanna be your lost boy
Your last chance, a better reality
(Yeah)
Wendy we can get away
I promise if you're with me, say the word and we'll find a way
I can be your lost boy, your last chance
Your "everything better" plan
Oh, somewhere in Neverland
(Somewhere in Neverland)"

He stopped playing and got up, holding his hand out for me. "Alyssa, look. I know we've never thought much of our future but I have been and I know I want to spend it with you. I don't want to spend my life doing only music, I want to be able to also go on adventures with you and make more memories. I want to be your lost boy,"

He pulled something out of his pocket and I felt my heart racing at a hundred miles an hour. "Now, would you be my Wendy?"

He opened it and I immediately recognized my grandmother's engagement ring. Grandma Jane would be in tears knowing her ring would be put to use once more.

I smiled, letting the tears flow as I nodded my head. He put the ring on my finger and I hugged him tightly. I heard cheering behind me and I playfully rolled my eyes.

"Finally!" I pulled away and looked at everyone. Lisa was also crying. "It's so beautiful! You'll have to let me plan your wedding, I have so many ideas!"

I started laughing. "Calm down there! I just need a breather. I just graduated and got engaged and now I have a big-ass party to plan next weekend."

Zack wrapped his arms around me from behind. I turned around and leaned up to kiss him. "Was this your secret project you wouldn't tell me about?"

He smiled sheepishly. "It was all worth it." I rested my head against his chest and let all the sound fade away as I imagined just Zack and I standing there.

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