Pure Bliss ✔️

Chapter 43: Congrats Grad

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I stood in the quad, looking at everyone's preparing for graduation. This is it.

Everything I've been through, all my life has led up to this moment. Senior graduation.

My parents sat in the first two rows with cameras in hands. I couldn't help but smile they'd been so sweet lately.

"Hey." Christian came up beside me. I felt my blood boil in anger as he stood there.

I looked around for Noah, he had gone to talk to CJ and the rest of his group but as soon as his eyes met mine, concern clouded them and he began walking toward me.

"Woah there, you don't need to bring Mr. Hero over here, can't you fight your own battles."

"Christian, I'm not in the mood for this, we're graduating today. And yes I can fight my own battles, you mouth raper." I said annoyed as I began walking to Noah, leaving Christian staring a smirk on his face. Jerk.

"What'd he say to you?" Noah asked, reaching for my hand.

"It was nothing." I said, glaring in his direction, walking with Noah to Eleanor, Brad, CJ, Ashley, and Drew. Jennifer, Amy, and Christian had left the group I presume and formed their own, maybe called it the jerks.

"PUREE! I'm so excited! I heard you and Eleanor are going to Stanford together! That's amazing! Instant besties!" Ashley excitedly announced as her hand traced over her stomache as she looked at Drew.

We would start the graduation ceremony in a few minutes. Nervousness fell throughout my entire body.

Noah's arm snaked across my waist as he placed a kiss on my head. I felt my heart rate quicken instantly as more people gathered around the seats awaiting for our graduation. They all looked so excited to be here on this amazing day.

I didn't want to graduate. I wanted to stay in highschool forever with Noah and all the friends I'd made here. I loved this school and a bunch of the people in it and I wasn't ready to leave Florida just yet.

People took their seats as we stood on one side in the front rows where we'd get called on and go outside.

I smiled widely as the principal began speaking.

"Good morning ladies and gentlemen, we're here today to well, Graduate from highschool and move to explore a whole new world full of oppurtunity and amazement." The principal began, "it is my pleasure to introduce to you, the class of 2017!! Highschool Graduation!" The crowd clapped loudly cheering.

I smiled widely and proudly. Almost done. All these years of bullying and torture came down to these next few moments. I felt like I wanted to grab the principals wig and throw it into to audience.

"Now we will start announcing names after our Valedictorian and President of Senior Class Christian Anderson's speech. Please hold your applause to the end." The principal said, given the audience a secret wink. Nobody was going to stay quiet.

On the stage stood out principal at the podium with the vice principal standing beside him, the couselors, and several other important people I had yet to recognize. One of which was a very young man dressed in a fancy suit.

He had calm blue eyes that somehow gave off a dangerous fell to them. His eyes were so blue that they were almost gray. They probably were gray but they matched his dress shirt color.

Christian made his way to the stand. Somehow, I was afraid of what he would say next. He wouldn't be so cruel as to ruin my graduation, would he?

"Welcome." His voice as smooth as silk, a reminder of that day in the hotel. It sent shivers down everyone's spine as though he were a singer who sung out his hearts melody.

"Well, what can I say?" He pondered aloud as everyone stared at him intently. "We're done. All those years of struggle are far behind us as we move forward with dignity onto a new road our life will take us. I am extremely excited to be graduating today with my fellow classmates as we begin to explore the world in ways it has never been before.

I would like to say that these past four years have been the most amazing years of my life and I'm truly greatful for all the people I've met. I guess this is it guys, WE MADE IT!" He yelled excitedly as a loud roar from our senior class eroded the area. I couldn't help the wide smile on my face.

Nobody could've said it better.

Noah intertwined our fingers together. Tingles flew immediately uo my arm and to my heart causing it to best faster as I looked into his silver eyes.

"You're not wearing your contacts?" I asked watching everyone walk up to the stands as their names got called.

"I figured it doesn't really matter. The people I care about don't really care what color my eyes are. It's not that big a deal." He smiled widely as I couldn't help but stare at his beautiful features.

Christian may have been the popular guy. But Noah was the perfect guy.

"Pure Bliss." The principal said as I immediately pulled away from Noah. He still held out hands together and pulled me back so quickly, pressing his lips on mine. I smiled against his lips as I realized everyone was watching. My heart rate went to the sky and broke it's possible speed scale as he pulled away slowly and let go of my hand.

I could feel my cheeks burning as I walked up to the principal and shook his hand.

"Congratulations miss Bliss." He smiled at me as I shook the hands of all the other strangers there.

"Thank you." I smiled proudly as I made my way outside. I had a feeling mom wouldn't drop that kiss with Noah, she'd probably gotten a video of us.

I smiled shyly as I walked outside to all the people with their parents. Some of the parents and friends of the students went outside to take pictures. I stood alone in the sunlight, my blue robe glistening as strong arms wrapped around me.

"Congratulations sweetheart! I'm so proud of you!" My dad said as he hugged me. Mom stood beside him.

"So how are you and Noah?" She remembered his name. I smiled at her, knowing she was referring to the kiss.
"Just great."

A few minutes later, the garden around the quad was full of people and their families. I grinned widely as I caught Noah's eye and his parents began walking toward mine.

"Hi! We never got to formally meet." Noah's mom began as she shook my parents hands.

"Yes, of course, so you're the parents of the man of my daughter's dreams?" My mom laughed and I immediately knew they'd get along.

Today was absolutely perfect as the quad started clearing, thoughts of Noah lingered in my head. I spotted him walking toward me as he finished his conversation with CJ.

I grinned widely running up to him as he wrapped his arms around my waist and lifted me off the floor. Spinning me around as our lips met and everything in my world was perfect.

I just couldn't wait for Stanford and moving to California with Noah.

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I can't believe it's almost over :*( But don't fret, I promised you an extra long epilogue and you will get exactly that.

Thank you all for going through this amazing journey with me! I love you all.

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