It had taken some early phone calls and nearly an all-nighter, Conelly was only able to snag a few hours of sleep, but her apology to Reggie was done, She was still a little nervous but was convinced now more than ever that her love for Reggie was way stronger. She got to school a little later than usual, to avoid Reggie for the moment, they didn't have classes together so that helped. She got there, just in time to hear the principal over the intercom.
"Attention students there will be a mandatory surprise assembly immediately after school in the auditorium". School went on like usual with Conelly only occasionally catching sight of Reggie and the look on her face along with the knowledge that it was her fault almost caused Conelly to break down again, but she continually reminded herself that you can't live in the past. Finally, the big moment came, Conelly got there fifteen minutes early, given permission by her teacher who was one of the few who knew what was really going to happen, and after a hug and a wish of good luck, Conelly raced off to the auditorium. The auditorium was packed, really who blame it, with the principal calling this a mandatory assembly, but still. Almost immediately after the last person sat down Conelly took the stage.
"Well hey everybody, I know a lot of you were eager to get started on your weekend relaxation, but I just finished this video last night, and it is so incredibly special to me, and hopefully after seeing it'll be special to you too. As Conelly was walking off Reggie was stealthily making her way to the door, she didn't care that this was mandatory, she didn't care about whatever trouble she could get in, SHE WAS NOT I REPEAT NOT GOING TO SIT THROUGH A FILM MADE BY THE GIRL WHO JUST 24 HOURS AGO REDUCED HER HEART TO DUST.
She was halfway out the door when Love Story, by Taylor Swift started. Then she heard, "awwwwww they're so adorable together", curious her eyes flicked to the screen for a split second and what she saw nearly made her jaw hit the floor, there on the screen was her and Conelly, in the middle of their tickle fight laughing and smiling, the next was of them eating hamburgers while watching Star Wars Episode III and V, in fac,t it looked like this whole video was just a montage of their two weeks together, but strangely towards the end it looks like there was some photoshop done, they never slow danced in the gym, or... had a wedding, at this Reggie blushed massively. By the time the video finished, tears had already begun to pool in Reggie's eyes. As the last note of the song was sung and the applause died down, Conelly took the stage again.
"Reggie Abbott, can you come up here please", there was some light applause and even some tears shed by both student and teacher as Reggie took the stage. "Reggie, those two weeks spent with you were the best of my life, and I know I can't take back how I hurt you, but I promise if you give me a second chance with you I will spend every second of the rest of my life making it up to you, with no more fear of rejection because Reggie I love you with all I am, and may I be struck down if I waste another day not telling you that". As this point, Reggie was full-on crying as was most of the audience. No more words need be said at this point so Reggie quickly scooped Conelly up in her arms and gently kissed her on the lips, as the crowd went nuclear with thunderous applause and congratulations. All while Reggie carried her new girlfriend down the aisle, and to a new life for both.
An epilogue will be up tomorrow, I'd like to send a special thank you to wolfs1999 for helping me edit the last few chapters of this story.
