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A day passed, then a week, then a month, before they could even stop to think, Graduation had come. The day was glorious; the sky held its perfect blue, the clouds seemed to fade away, the sun shone brightly down, congradulating the class. Derek Shepherd stood in line, waiting for his name to be called; he was excited to finally get out of school, but deathly terrified to lose his dear sweet Meredith. He knew that they had promised to always be with each other, always be friends, but he couldn't help but feel an uncoltrollable attachment to his best friend. A light breeze picked up as he smiled brightly: he heard Meredith's name called out to the crowd. He watched as her perfect body practically floated across the stage, so graceful and petit. Many cheers shot up as she reached the principal, excepting her diploma, the loudest Derek's as he stood and applauded wildly. He yearned so badly for her to be his, but she didn't notice him like that, and he knew it.
Shortly after every name was called, the students hustled out, meeting and embracing their family and loved ones. Derek searched frantically for her before even his family. Turning around, he saw her perfect self smiling brightly at him. She reached him in her dark blue smock and hat, throwing her arms around his neck. Tears ran down both of their faces as they embraced each other, laughing slightly. "We finally did it!" She exclaimed happily as she lifted her head from her shoulder. His smile only grew deeper as he picked her up, spinning her around. Upon putting her down, they found both of their families waiting with camera's drawn as they took many snapshots of the two excited graduates. "Derek, you are my best friend," Meredith began, her arms still wrapped protectivly around him, "And, no matter what happens, we will always be best friends, got that buddy?" He nodded happily, uncontrollable tears running down his face, "And I just want to thank you. Thank you for everything that you have done for me. Ever." No longer joyfull, his tears bombarded him in a rather scared and fearful manner. He pulled her back into his arms, never wanting to let go.
"Yes we will. I promise, no matter what happens, it will always be me and you; Derek and Meredith."
"Me and you, Meredith and Derek. I like that," She laughed, her eyes still full of tears, "It has a nice ring to it."
He smiled, thinking the exact same thing, "Yes, yes it does." He confirmed, pulling her back into one last hug, "Yes it does," he whispered into her hair, taking in the scent that he had been accostomed to for so long, savoring every last smell in fear that it may be one of the lasts. "Thank you Mer, thank you for everything." Only nodding in response, they slowly peeled themselves away from each other.
"Come out to dinner with us?" she asked, tears still lingering on her stained face.
"I would love to," he said, wiping away every tear possible that still haunted her beautiful face.
"Alright, I'll see you tonight then." She hugged him quickly one last time, placing a kiss on his cheek. She walked away with her family, looking back to wave. He did the same as he walked back to his car. All he wanted to do at that point was take her into his arms and tell her, he wanted to tell her that he didn't want to be just friends, that he loved her, but he was just too shy, and he didn't know why.