Chapter 11: Graduation
Ok guys, I love the feedback. However, I do want to make one thing VERY clear. This story is completely my own. I didn't even read any other SAB fanfiction before I started writing it. This is my honest interpretation of where the story could have gone. I'm honestly shocked they didn't deal with teen pregnancy on the show since it's geared towards teens. So, if you think I'm rehashing someone else's old ideas then you're free to not read. For all of you who have left me such wonderful reviews, I LOVE YOU! Please keep them coming!
Bay looked at herself in the floor length mirror in her bedroom. The blue graduation gown did nothing to hide her now six month pregnant belly. Sighing at the image, she placed the cap on her head and shrugged. Daphne appeared in the mirror behind her. Bay turned to face her.
"I'm staying." Daphne said.
Bay looked at her, puzzled. "Staying?"
"In KC. I'm going to go do Melody's UMKC program. I really want to be close to everybody and I want the support from people I know, atleast for now. I can always transfer to Gallaudet later if I want to."
Bay walked over and hugged her sister, the girl she could have been, in another life. "Are you sure? I mean this is your future we're talking about here."
Daphne smiled and nodded. "Oh yeah. I'm sure."
"Ok." Bay smiled back.
Daphne looked down at Bay's protruding belly. "Wow... I guess I haven't been paying attention the last few weeks to how much they're starting to show themselves!"
Bay placed her hand at the small of her back. "Yeah. I feel like the Goodyear blimp."
"Oh, c'mon. You look great."
"Oh yeah, so great..."
Kathryn walked in and saw the girls chatting. "There you two are. We better get a move on, you don't want to be late for your own graduation!" Her face beamed at both of them. It never ceased to amaze Bay how cheerful her mother could be, and in turn Daphne.
Across town, Emmett took one last look at his childhood room. Only his bed and a few shelves remained. Everything else had been moved to the Kennish's so he could immediately start to sleep there afer graduation today. His mother had become increasingly more sad as she watched him move his things these last weeks, but she was happy for him. Emmett felt a tap on his shoulder.
"I'm so proud of you." Melody said to him right before enveloping him in a hug.
"I know. Thanks mom." He watched as a solitary tear streaked down her smiling face. "Mom, I'm only going to be a few miles away."
"I know. It just won't be the same. I'm going to miss you is all."
"Me too."
Travis appeared behind Melody. "Hey, it's time to go get graduated!"
Melody and Emmett laughed and followed him outside.
All of Carlton watched as Daphne gave her rousing speech about overcoming adversity, making new friends and finding yourself in the face of great odds. Everyone became sad when she talked about Carlton closing for good, but she cheered them up by reminding them that they had fought for one more year and been able to graduate, together. The Carlton class of 2014 walked across the stage one by one and collected their diplomas to thunderous deaf applause.
Long after most everyone had left, Bay sat in front of the stage and stared at her diploma in her hands. She'd done it. No matter what anyone else had thought, she had managed to graduate, with pretty good grades even. She felt someone sit next to her and turned to see Emmett in the next chair, smiling boyishly at her.
"Everyone's heading to the graduation party..." he said.
"Yep."
"Did you want to go?"
"A little, yeah. Kind of my last hoorah, ya know?"
"Of course." His smile grew wider. "Can we do something first?"
"What?"
"Can't tell you."
Bay rolled her eyes at him. "What'd you do now?"
The only response she received was more smiling. "Ok. Lead the way," she said as she stood from her chair. Emmett grabbed her hand and led her to her own car. They both discarded their graduation robes in the back of her car before getting in.
After several minutes of driving, she realized where he was taking her. They were heading back to the site of their timeline. He must have finished it and wanted to show her. She smiled to herself. How could she be so lucky to have found such a fantastic guy?
When he stopped the car and looked over at her she simply said, "You finished it?"
Again he just smiled before climbing out of the car and coming around to her side to help her out. This time, he covered her eyes and gently nudged her until she was in position. When she opened her eyes, she saw what was indeed their timeline, with some additions.
After 'B+E create 2 new beautiful lives' was a new event, 'B+E graduate'. Then another, 'B+E move in together'. Another, 'B+E start college'.
'B gives birth'
'E rejoices'
'B+E+ 2 more live happily ever after'
'But 1st, E has something to ask B...' Again, the line continued like there was supposed to be another event but nothing was there. Bay turned around to face Emmett and found him down on the ground holding a small velvet box. Bay's hands flew to her face.
"Bay Madeline Kennish Vasquez, we've been through so much together. We're about to face much more together. Personally, I can't wait to start my life with the three of you and add to that timeline. If I have anything to say about it, it will never be finished because we'll keep adding to it. My question is this. Someday, when we're ready, will you make me the happiest man on Earth and become my wife?" He opened the box to reveal a small, simple sapphire in the shape of a rose on a silver band.
Bay's eyes filled with tears as she looked at the beautiful ring. She looked back at the father of the children currently growing inside her. Her hands and mouth moved to form her answer...
A/N: BWAHAHAHAHAHA! I know, I'm evil. I know this was probably predictable but I honestly don't care. It's fanfiction, meaning it can be whatever I want it to be! :P LOL Hope you guys still like it though and don't forget to leave those reviews!
