Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight. If I did, I'd be living in some sort of tropical paradise with my girls and Vector.
A/N: I love all the guesses you guys are coming up with in the reviews, so keep 'em coming!
Time seemed to fly by over the next few weeks. The two of us seemed closer than ever now that we had exchanged "I love you's". We spent whatever time we could together, which wasn't very much as the end of the semester was creeping up.
It was a busy time for us as we both had finals, papers, and decisions to make about grad school, but we always made sure we kept in touch with phone calls and texts on days when we couldn't see each other. It was tough going days at a time without getting to spend time together, but we made it work, and the time we did get together was all the more special…even when half of it was spent in the bedroom.
The day we both heard back from our grad school choices made reality hit home with me. I was certain that I wanted to stay here and continue on at UDub. I had a great rapport with the faculty, and would be able to get on a fast track to a doctorate program. The day our letters came was great for me, I was accepted into the program here, so I never even bothered looking at the others. My beloved on the other hand, went through all of their letters, and ended up being accepted to Stanford, Fordham, NYU, and Yale.
I was so proud of their accomplishment, but at the same time, I felt my heart falter a bit. I wanted the best for them and wanted them to pursue their dreams at the best school they could, yet I couldn't help wonder what would become of our relationship. Could we handle long distance? Would the separation make us stronger as a couple or bring about the demise of our relationship?
Shaking my head to clear the worrisome thoughts from my head, I take another look in the mirror to make sure I look okay before grabbing my cap and gown and heading out the door.
Climbing into my car, I make my way to campus and head over to where all of the seniors were supposed to gather for the graduation ceremony. Just as I put on my cap, gown, and honor cords I feel a pair of arms wrap around me. Turning around I can't help but smile and wonder how they can manage to look so damn sexy in these horrendous gowns.
The usual music of Pomp and Circumstance starts playing, signaling the start of the ceremony. For the most part, the entire thing is boring, people make speeches, honorary degrees are awarded, and we all have our five seconds in the spotlight as we walk across the stage. As fleeting as the moment is, I can't help how proud I feel not of myself, but of all that my sweetheart has accomplished.
Once we head back to wait for our families to meet us, they pull me aside, telling me they have a surprise for me.
"I have a surprise for you babe." They tell me. "I made my decision for grad school."
I bite my lip nervously, almost afraid to find out, knowing how much this will affect our relationship.
"I'm going to stay here at UDub baby, they accepted me as a late applicant. I can't bear to be away from you."
I'm not exactly sure I want to believe what I just heard, so I have to ask again to be sure.
"What? Really babe? But…what about Stanford or NYU? Those are such good schools. Don't give up those options for me. We'll find a way to make it work."
"Babe…hush" They tell me, placing a finger over my lips to keep me quiet. "I've thought about it a lot. UDub's program is really good, and I know we would have made it work, but why go through that when I will be just as happy with the program here. You are here babe; my heart is here…how could I ever think of leaving? I'm staying here. With you."
The smile on their face as they pull me in for a kiss is enough to tell me they mean it, that they are okay with the decision, and I honestly can't be happier.
A/N: So…what do you all think of graduation? Any new ideas on who the mystery couple is?