Chapter Ten
"I can't believe my first born is graduating today," Mom said.
"These past eight months have been the best," I said. "Rori and Maddi are my friends again, Liam's my boyfriend, I'm going to Yale and today I'm graduating."
Dad came over to me with a small gift box. I opened it. They were keys.
"Your mom and I purchased a house for you and Liam while you're in New Haven," he said.
"Thank you," I said, hugging both my parents.
My family and I drove to the school. The principal ushered me onto the stage since I was valedictorian. The ceremony began. It was time for my speech.
"Family,friends and graduating class," I said. "Today is the end of the four years in high school. Today is also the beginning of the rest of our lives. We will journey off to worlds unknown, ready for a new adventure. Try new things and explore new places. You may not know what you want to do or you may be like me and already know. Anyway, keep your head up high and walk out of her proud. Thank you and congratulations."
I was handed my valedictorian award. It was time for diplomas. I got mine. I was clapping the loudest when my friends got their diplomas. My parents had closed Hal's for the night for a grad party for my friends, their families and I. After we ate, music started playing. Liam and I started dancing.
"Your speech was amazing," he said.
"Thank you," Isaid. "These eight months have been amazing. Rori and Maddi are my best friends again and I have you."
"And I have you," Liam said. "I love you, Jess."
"I love you,too,Liam," I said. "I want you to be my first."
"I want you to be my first," Liam said.
It was a fun night. No pun intended.