Miss Popular

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"Guess what comes out today?" I asked cheerfully

Everett smirked as we walked down the school hallway.

After Easter with our families, it really brought us closer. I got to meet his dad's mom, the person who I was most nervous about meeting, but she adored me. She told me how she saw the way Everett looked at me and the glow in his skin ever since he met me. I felt so flattered and so good about myself.

I also got to meet his cousins and grandparents from his Mom's side, all of which were a hoot. Their family did so many games and contest with each other and I had the best time.

Everett also met my family and let's just say my mom went all out for Easter this year. She rented a bouncy house, had floral arrangments, and an Easter Egg hunt.

I also introduced Ev to what seemed like a million of family members and they all loved him because my Dad loved him - which I felt good about.

But the best part of the day was just spending time with my boy.

"Let me guess, USC decisions?" Ev guessed jokingly

I nodded, "I'm so nervous but so excited."

"Yeah what a great time for my wifi to be out, so I'll meet you at your house. I'm gonna go get a change of clothes first." Ev informed me as we walked to the student parking lot

"Okay, I'll see you in a bit." I said as we walked

"Bye, Gray." Ev ended as he gave me a kiss on my cheek

I was beaming, "Bye, Evie."

I got into my car and drove to my house.

The first thing I did was clean up my room, change into a USC shirt with Lululemon shorts, and brush my hair.

I grabbed my computer and sat in the living room as I waited for Everett.

If I don't get in, it's okay. I can always go to UCLA or Cal Poly. Who am I kidding? USC is my dream school and if I didn't get in, I'd be destroyed. Was I part of that small group of people who could get in?

I held the bear Ev gave me as I sat and just calmed myself down.

It wasn't the end of the world if I didn't get in.

"Gray?" A voice called out

It scared the shit out of me until I remembered that I gave Everett a key.

"In here." I yelled back

"Hey, Everett!" My Dad yelled

"Hey, Mr. Johnson!" Ev yelled back

I smiled as I saw him.

"It's unusually quiet." Ev pointed out as he sat down next to me

"Holland stayed after school for the basketball game with a friend and my Mom is out to pick out the twins now." I informed him

Ev took out his computer, "How much longer until?"

I glanced at the time, "Three minutes."

"Wifi password?" Ev asked me

I grabbed a piece of paper and wrote down the password. Grier15Holland23JackFinn14

"Why do y'all have such long passwords when no one lives around you? I get the gate, but the wifi?" Ev wondered

"Great question." I agreed

My Dad walked into the room, "Is it time?"

"About two minutes, I'm logging into the portal now." I spoke