~ Eevee

4:00pm

"Aron."

I watched as Aron stepped forward to the principals podium to recieve his letter. He immediately sighed in relief and Principal Lilligant handed him his diploma.

My paws began to clench when I realized if we pass today we officially graduate. That explains why there are parents in the background. Imagine how disappointed they be if their child didn't make it?

"Congratulations. We enjoyed having you Aron. Good luck in middle school."

"Thank you ma'am."

Urgh I didn't like our odds. Anything can happen and as long you worked hard enough you'll make it. But what if I didn't?

"Eevee."

"well this is it...hopefully..."

I muttered to myself and nervously walked up to the podium trying my best to put on a smile. It was hard given all the emotions flowing through me. It was almost impossible to contain.

"YEAH EEVEE WHOOO!"

I turned in surprise to see my mom cheering at me in the back. My dad gave a polite wave.

"GO GET EM SWEETIE! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!!"

I flushed out of happiness and embarassment but still gave them a little wave.

The principal then handed me the letter containing my future. I nervously opened it and eagerly read the numbers.

'Congratulations you pass!

Final grade : 96

Recorded IQ : 150

You have exceeded our expectations and we now award you with our diploma. We enjoyed having you Miss Eevee.'

I was almost in tears in that exact moment.

"Congratulations. We enjoyed having you Eevee. Good luck in middle school."

I grabbed the diploma and held it closely to me.

"Thank you so much ma'am."

"AAAAHHH! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU BABY!"

"Mom...can't breathe..."

"I'm so proud of you sweetie! I can't believe you're going to be a middle schooler! I love you so much Eevee and I'm so happy for you!!"

"I am too Eevee. You should be proud of what you accomplished. I hope you do better than well. I hope you do better than succeed. I hope you do even better than what you thought you could accomplish. I'm proud of you Eevee."

"Thanks father. And mother."

"There you guys are I was looking all over for you two! Don't scare me like that again."

I hugged Fennekin back as we proudly held our diplomas close. Froakie quickly joining in wrapping his webbed paws around us while holding his diploma.

"You guys weren't going to leave me behind were you?"

"No of course not."

"Friends stick together."

"Aww I love you guys!"

"We both love you too!"

"If Milotic was here now she would be proud of all three of us."

"Yes she would."

We let go and Fennekin quickly hugged Froakie startling both of us.

"I couldn't have done it without you my best friend."

"Oh no problem Fennekin..."

I smiled brightly I just couldn't stop the happiness.

"You're brother says 'Good job sis.'"

I turned around and kiss my brother's egg.

"I love you little brother."

"Aww can you guys stay like that so I can take a picture? I love capturing the family moments."

"Sure go ahead Fennekin."

I held my paws up when they placed the egg on my head and both mom and dad gently supported it.

CLICK!She eagerly took it and showed it to us.

"Wow that's awesome. Please send it to me later bestie."

"Will do!"

Me, Fennekin, and Froakie left laughing as we exited the school entrance.

When I spotted a familiar figure leaning next to the cherry tree beyond the courtyard.

"SYLVEON!"

He smiled and waved at me as I ran on over to him.

"See?! I told you you would make it!"

He shouted making me shriek in happiness and jump into his arms.

We both laughed and he happily spun me around.

"I'm getting...Ah! dizzy!"

"Hehehe! Oh sorry!"

When he finally set me back down he helped me steady myself. We both giggled and I turned around to see my parents giving very different reactions.

My mom just smiled, Fennekin snickering, and my dad giving a really hard scowl.

*Monday, Sept 11th, 2551"Hey do you guys want to take the bus together?"

"No that's fine me and Sylveon already set out."

"What?!"

"Seeya guys later!"

I hanged up on the videochat and laughed hysterically at Sylveon beside me. He had his paw on his face but he was trying to hold back his laughter.

"Hahahahaha! What was that?! I told you to keep it subtle so you can surprise them! Now their going to be suspicious of why you ditched the call like that! Ahahahahaha!"

"Hehehe! Sorry I couldn't help it! And why bother be subtle when I'm going to surprise them by joining their class? Not small if you ask me."

"Whatever you say. But why did you want to go alone with me, is there something you wanted to say?"

"Can't a girl have secrets?"

"Yes actually. I'm just wondering why."

"Well it was so I can ask you for a small favor..."

"Oh? What is it?"

I ushered him closer and once he was close enough I pecked him on the cheek.

"Hehe...what was that for?"

"For everything. And being the best-kind-of-cute-friend an Eevee can ask for."

"Hehe. Well I guess I am kind of cute."

"Ugh! You're starting to make me regret saying that!"

"Hehehe! Alright! Alright! I was kidding! You're my best friend too!"

"Good."

I turned around Sylveon flicked my ear.

"Hey!"

"Hahaha! What? Don't look at me! Ouch! Hehehe!"

I had pinched him and he pinched back.

I gave him a light smack he smacked back.

I nudged him with my elbow he did the same.

I messed up his head fur he messed up mine.

"Hehehe! Give up?"

"Okay fine I give."

"Yay finally!"

He kissed my cheek.

"Hey!"

"What? Oww!"

And just like that it started again, until we both gave up and laughed our tails off all the way to my stop.

(Note : With Eevee, Fennekin, and Froakie unexpectedly dropping in on *Eevee and Ryu, how will they react? Find out more in Ch 109 ~ Ryu!)