GUYS ITS SUMMER. Whiiiich is why updates have been slow. I have a lot of work with school that I've been trying to catch up on. But I've been working on this, so I hope you enjoy. This is the last chapter (besides the epilogue) which is hella scary cause I've gone a long way with Simone and Isabelle. I hope you enjoyed them as much as i did. :)

My mother's hand on my shoulder was my only comfort. She brushed nonexistent dust off my shoulder.

We now stood in the parking lot of my school.

It was graduation day.

Today was the day I had been counting down since the first day of school freshman year. The day we've all been counting down.

Today was the day that every senior in the school was waiting for. Families gathered to finally see us all become adults.

It was incredibly nerve racking.

My mom, sister and grandparents were the only ones who were here. All my cousins had their own lives to attend to and my graduation was microscopic to them. Which I understood, considering I hadn't gone to theirs either.

The brisk saturday air sent a chill up my robe, causing me to shiver. My mother rubbed her hand up my arm and said, "nervous?"

I pushed my glasses up the bridge of my nose and nodded, "absolutely."

She gave me a smile, "don't worry, everyone is nervous on their graduation day." She scoffed, "I know I was."

I tried to my best to listen to her words of encouragement but my eyes searched through the packs of families for anyone familiar.

I saw Kurt's and Eric's family talking to each other near the school entrance. I didn't see Eric and Kurt though, so I stayed next to my sister and mom.

All my friends seemed so involved in their own lives that I figured I should not intrude on them and their families.

The ceremony was to be held in the gym. So everyone gathered in the parking lot. The ceremony was gonna be long. Nearly 4 hours to get through all the names.

I scanned the crowd for a girl with long legs and a sharp tongue, Then , finally I saw her.

Standing there next to the boy I met, Alec, and older man and woman and a young boy with curly hair.

She had a short, tight, red dress on. And over that she had her gown on. And in her hand she held her cap.

My breath caught in my throat has her gaze fell over mine. She glanced at me for a second and then she looked back down to the young boy.

I pursed my lips and looked back to my mom. Clearly, our prom night affair is all we'll ever be.

When Isabelle left the party all those nights ago I realized that that was the end of everything we were and everything we could have been.

"Simon Lewis." This is it. This is the moment I have been hoping for since freshmen year.

I was graduating.

I walked up the stage steps. My principal handed me my diploma and shook my hand. Then, I went to my vice principal and shook her hand. The claps and cheers coming from the crowd of families became black noise. I smiled at them and waved to my mom who was teary eyed and snapping a picture.

I was officially an adult. With a diploma. And that meant I could do whatever I wanted with my life.

I walked off the stage and sat with the my fellow students who had graduated before me.

I watched as each of my peers came up and got their diplomas as well.

Then, it was Isabella's turn. She walked up the steps, onto the stage with a big smug grin on her face.

She waved to her parents and finally sat down with the rest of us graduates.

I was too proud to feel sorry for myself. To proud to feel like I lost an amazing girl.

To proud to realize that I was heartbroken.

Because girls who are heart breakers will break your heart.

Trust me.

'Oh Simon I'm so proud of you!" My mom hugged me and pinched my cheeks. Her eyes were red and wet. I smiled down at her and wiped her tears.

"Thanks, ma."

My sister hugged me and then both of them started heading towards the van.

I followed after them when a hand grabbed my shoulder. I stopped dead in my tracks and turned around.

Behind me stood Isabelle Lightwood.

She looked me up and down with a sad expression before it was covered with a strong smile.

Oh Isabelle, why must you hide your emotions?

"I just wanted to say, I'm happy for you."

I nodded my head. "Likewise."

How do you tell someone everything you want to say when you don't even know what you want to say?

"Well I better get back to my family." She said as she slowly backed away.

My mouth fell open slightly, but no words could break through.

Before she escaped completely I finally spoke.

"Wait, Isabelle!" I called to her, she turned around.

"Yes," She seemed hopefully.

"Will I see you at the party tonight?"

She smiled, "Of course." And then she was gone. And I was in the passenger seat of my mom's van.

And suddenly, I seemed hopeful.

OKAY! I know strange way to end it IK. But next chapter will give you a proper end to this tale.

When it will be up?

fuck if i know.

Thanks for reading, I love all 8K of you who did.

XOXO

Love, Bella