Hey guys, its Mel (Darco2213). This is part two of my graduation story for Marco and Ellie.

I just wanna settle a few things.

We all know that I don't own the Degrassi characters, even though we all wish we did. Lolz.

And that I need atleast 4 reviews to make this go past 2 chapters.

So hit me up if you have any ideas for the following chapters.

Chapter 2: the Party!!!

After the graduation, Marco and Ellie's friends threw a party for them at their house. It was full of music and dancing and just having a good time. All of their friends came and hung out. (They all decided that the family time was meant for the day after) Even those who you least expected to have shown up.

Then it was time for Marco and Ellie to give their graduation speeches. But before that, everyone wanted to get in a few words before they made their final speeches, especially Paige Michelchuk. But first Jimmy and Spinner said a few words about their friends.

"Wow, um… I don't even know where to begin." Jimmy started. "I mean what do you say to the guy who refers to you as the straight versions of D&G?" Everyone laughed.

"And the girl who pretended to be his gf for a whole year," Spinner added. More laughter.

"But um, you guys did it. You finally graduated college. And we're so proud of you guys."

"Very proud of you guys," Spinner added.

"Onward and upward," Jimmy said raising his glass.

"For life and beyond," Spinner added raising his glass with Jimmy. Then everyone took a sip of whatever they were drinking…

"Okay, so I guess it's my turn," Ashley Kerwin started. "I remember being back at Degrassi with you guys way back when. We were all such good friends, especially Ellie and I. She accepted me when nobody else would, and was always there for me. We've been good friends for a long time. Ellie, I just wanna say that I'm proud of you and I love you. Rock on girly." She started tearing a little bit, then everyone sipped again.

"I guess now it's my turn," Craig Manning stated. Everyone was quite shocked that he came, especially with the way things ended when he came during freshman year. Neither Ellie nor Marco had seen him since then. "I know you guys are shocked to see me, especially because of how things went last time. But now I'm a changed man. I've grown up and gotten over my addiction. I'm even workin' on my sophomore album 'Whatever It Takes', which by the way was written for you guys, especially Ellie and Marco. But enough about me. I just wanna say that I'm so proud of Marco and Ellie. You guys have always been there for me and I really appreciate it. I love you guys so much, and I hope that your futures are VERY bright." Craig decided to wrap it all up. "So I just wanted say that I'm so happy for you guys and that I love you. So here's to Marco and Ellie, the best bassist and drumette that I know." Everyone sipped their drinks… YET AGAIN! (lololz.)

"MY TURN!!!" Paige screamed jokingly. "So yeah, even though Ellie and I haven't been friends that long. I really do love her. She's been a good friend to both me and Marco since freshman year. And I really appreciate it. Congratulations girly." Ellie smiled, and took a big sip of her champagne. Then Paige turned to Marco. "Marco… I love you soooo much! Like ever since grade seven you and I have been such great friends. And have loved each other soo much. And when we went through our rough patches, we always had each other's backs. Marco, I'm so proud of you and I love you so much." Paige and Marco hugged and there were some tears and a lot of "awws" from everyone. "Now you can give your speech big brother." Dylan smiled.

"Ellie, Marco," Dylan said calmly, with a great big smile across his face. "I really wanna congratulate you guys on your graduation. And I have presents for you guys." Marco and Ellie's faces lit up like Christmas trees. "For Ellie… Your present is outside in the drive way." He gave her the key to a car, and she kissed him on the cheek. "And for Marco, my love. For you, all I could find was this." He handed him a long thin box. Marco opened it with confusion on his face. "Unroll the paper." Marco did as told, and then his face completely lit up more than it did earlier. "Marco del Rossi, you always said that you wanted to own a house after grad, and that you wanted to wait until we got married. Well now we can. We officially own this house, and that is your engagement ring."

"Dylan," Marco smiled. "Non conosco che cosa dire. Ciò è così improvvisa. "

"Marco!" Dylan said to him. "In English please!"

"Oh sorry," Marco said. He was so nervous, and shocked. "I don't know what to say. This is so sudden."

"Just say yes."

"Si!" Marco said, kissing Dylan.

After that, Marco gave his speech. Which gave Ellie some time to recollect her thoughts, before she gave her speech, which everyone knew she hated giving speeches.

"OMiGosh! I'm engaged. Wow!" Marco was still in shock. "Um… Lemme start by thanking you guys for coming here," Marco said. "It really means a lot to me." Which was the truth, b/c his friends meant a lot to him growing up. "I remember when El and I first started hanging out back at Degrassi. Those were some really crazy times. But they were also the greatest times. We always talked about being together forever, and going to TO together, and how she'll marry some rocker dude, and I'll probably end up marrying a player for the Maple Leafs. Looks like we're on the verge of being halfway right." Light laughter surrounded the room. "But anyways. I really wanna thank you guys for being here. It means a lot to me. I love you."

Everyone then sipped their drinks, and then looked to Ellie for her to give her speech. They could all tell that she was nervous, but they had confidence in her. So they knew that she would give a good speech.

"Thanks you guys… for those kind words… Especially Dylan, thanks for the uber awesome present that you gave me. Um, wow! I honestly don't know what to say," she started. "There were honestly times when I actually thought that I wouldn't make it to this day. Like, at times I was just ready to give up completely, but whenever I was ready to let go of that rope… Either Marco, Jesse, even Paige and Dylan would give me words of confidence to boost me up. And they really helped." She looked at Marco. "I remember how Marco and I always talked about going to UT together when we were in high school. And today we just graduated from there. I love you Marco." Everyone let out a big "aww." "I can't believe this. I just graduated and I have a job at a major newspaper."

This shocked everyone, because nobody even knew that Ellie was preparing for a job after graduation. She always talked of taking the year off after she graduated, before going into the real world. So obviously everyone looked at her and then to Marco, naturally.

"Um… Ellie," Marco wasn't sure what to say exactly. "What major newspaper are you talking about?"

"I've been offered a job at the New York Times." She said. Everyone stopped in their tracks and just stared at her. "I move in two weeks."

Just then, Paige walked by Marco handing him a full glass of champagne which he downed in one gulp. He was in just so much shock that he just froze up. He just didn't know what to say to her, or anyone for that matter.

Marco: Omg! I don't want Ellie to leave me!

Mel: I know… but think about it Marco. This is a good thing for Ellie. She's gonna have a great job.

Marco: Yeah whatever! You just better make it good!

Mel: Oh don't worry… I will.