TPOV
Tomorrow was graduation and I was so excited. But I also had a talent scout come to my school and said that Raven and I had star potential and could get her a role in a movie and me a record deal.
I heard a knock on the window and saw Raven. I opened it and asked her, "Can't sleep either?" She shook her head. I helped her in and let her sit in my lap. I stroked her hair while she laid her head on my chest.
"Ty, do you sometimes feel scared that you'll mess up?" I heard her whisper. I looked at her and pondered about it.
"Sometimes. But I think on the positive. What are you scared of exactly?"
"What if something happens? What if I'm no big star? What if- What if you find someone better?" she said with her bottom lip trembling.
I rubbed her back and shushed her. "Raven, I love you. No matter what happens to us, I will always be there for you. You're the one for me. And you are going to be a success. You have nothing to worry about." She looked at me and said, "Thank you."
I showed her that night how perfect she was. In the distance, past our panting, I heard my radio playing Bed by J Holiday. I mouthed the words as she threw her head back. The last words I heard before we stopped was,
I love it, I love it
You love it, you love it
Every time, every time, we touchin, we touchin
I want it, I want it
You want it, you want it
I'll see you, see you, in the morning, in the morning
Wanna put my fingers through your hair
Right knee up in your leg
And love you till your eyes roll back
I trying to put you to bed, bed, bed
Imma put you to bed, bed, bed
And imma rock your body turn you over
Love is well I'm your soldier
Touching you like it's our first time
Imma put you to bed, bed, bed
Imma put you to bed, bed, bed
The next morning…
RPOV
I woke up and glanced at the clock. I kissed Ty on the cheek and went to my room. I went into the shower and pulled out my graduation dress. I went to school with my mom. When I got there, I found my cap and gown. Then I felt someone's hands on my waist and their chin on my shoulder.
"You nervous?"
I nod. "A little."
I turned around and kissed him. Then I saw a flash out of the corner of my eye. Ty and I snapped our heads in its direction. I saw CeCe and Rocky with a camera, with Deuce and Gunter on their sides.
"Aren't they so cute together?" CeCe said. I blushed. Then I saw the principal and motioned that graduation was starting.
Later…
I was sitting with Ty, we both had diplomas and a smile on our faces. We were all called back on stage and then the principal announced, "Congratulations to the graduating class of the 2011-2012 school year!" We threw our caps up in the air. When we got home, there was a party at Ty's apartment.
I was interacting with everyone, receiving gifts and hardly saw Ty. Then I saw him talking to my mom and she nodded. He walked over to me and the music stopped when he got on one knee. Then Ty said, "Raven, I love you and I know you're the one for me. You are my everything," then he pulled out a box and opened it.
I gasped. Inside was a beautiful ring. Ty spoke again, "This isn't an engagement ring, it's a promise ring. But it doesn't change the meaning of it."
I was crying tears of joy and said, "I love it. I love you," I said. He put the ring on my finger and kissed me. The party erupted in claps.
When the party died down, I saw him on the fire escape. I went out and sat on his lap. I lay my head on his chest. "I can't believe it. This is like the rest of our lives."
Then Ty's cell phone rang and he looked at the caller ID. His eyes were wide and he mouthed, it's the record producer. I mouthed back answer it. He did. Then my phone rang and it was the movie producer. "Hello."
"Hello Ms. Martinez. I have called you to tell you that I have found a role for you. I wanted to know if you're interested."
"Yes, I'm very interested."
"Good. Can we meet somewhere to discuss?"
"Yes. Thank you so much." I hung up the phone to a smiling Ty. "I got offered a part!" I yelled.
"I am gonna get signed to a record label." I kissed him and hugged him. We looked inside and went to tell everyone. They were so excited for us. They all went home and Ty led me to his bedroom. He zipped down my dress and murmured, "I love you."
Next month…
Ty and I were at the airport. We were going to LA to start our careers. My mom was hugging me tightly and said, "You better call me every week." I rolled my eyes.
"Of course. I love you." I went to Rocky and CeCe and gave them a big hug. I gave Gunter and Deuce both side hugs and I hugged each of my foster siblings a long hug. Then I heard the people going on the plane. Ty and I knew it was time to go. We gathered our luggage and waved back at them and boarded the plane.
I sat next to Ty and squeezed his hand. "I can't believe this."
"I can't either."
I kissed him and said, "You're the one for me. As long as I have you, I'll be okay." Then our plane took off and we left Chicago.