"Wake up, baby," Quinn told Santana as she nuzzled her nose into the Latina's neck.
"Five more minutes," Santana grumbled, while snuggling tighter into Quinn's arms.
"Come on, babe!" the blonde urged. "Today is our last day of school. We're graduating baby!"
"Can't we just skip and then just show up for graduation?" Santana asked.
"No!" Quinn answered. "I want to say goodbye to everybody, especially to all the Gleeks. Please, San?"
"Fine," Santana said as she stretched. "You're so lucky that I love you. Now give me a kiss!"
"Yes ma'am!" the blonde said before leaning in to peck the Latina on the lips.
"Can you believe it?" Mr. Schuester said. "Just 2 years ago, we were the underdogs of this school. But now, we're national champions! You should all feel like you're the champions of the world, you deserve it."
The Glee club director's words were met with a chorus of cheers from the New Directions, once again celebrating their win and all of their accomplishments since they first started as a group comprised of 5 people.
"If any of you have a song you would like to perform one last time this school year, the floor is yours."
"Actually Mr. Schue," Rachel said. "The seniors have a song that we would like to dedicate to you and the other Glee members."
Follow through,
Make your dreams come true.
Don't give up the fight,
You will be all right.
'Cause there's no one like you,
In the universe.
The graduating members all stood in the center of the room. Puck grabbed his guitar, while Finn took his place behind everyone at the drum set.
Don't be afraid,
What your mind conceals.
You should make a stand,
Stand up for what you believe.
And tonight we can truly say,
Together we're invincible.
The rest of the Glee Club members all clapped and sang along with the seniors, joining them at the center of the stage.
And during the struggle,
They will pull us down.
But please, please let's use this chance to turn things around.
And tonight we can truly say,
Together we're invincible,
Together we're invincible.
"We chose this song, because we started off as the underdogs of this school, not even placing last year. This year though, all of our hard work paid off, because we won Nationals. The seniors just wanted to remind everyone that together we're invincible, so don't stop believing!" Quinn said on behalf of the graduates.
"That was fantastic!" Mr. Schuester exclaimed. "We're going to miss you all so much."
"Glee Club is going to be so different without everyone here next year," Tina said.
"Don't worry," Brittany replied. "We promise to visit whenever we're free!"
"You better," Mr. Schuester said, enveloping all the Glee Club members in a group hug.
"Welcome to the William McKinley High School Class of 2012 graduation ceremony," Principal Figgins said. "Now before the seniors receive their long awaited diplomas, I am pleased to introduce this year's valedictorian who was unanimously elected by our students and faculty. Please give it up for Ms. Quinn Fabray!"
"I would like to thank all the parents, family members, teachers, friends, and other faculty members who have come to our graduation on behalf of the Class of 2012. It truly means a lot to us that every one of you is present. I have been blessed with the close-knit bond that I have formed with my teammates on and off the field, but I cannot be more thankful with every member of the Glee Club that I can proudly call my family. Without them, my experience here at McKinley High would not have been as amazing as it has been. Glee Club has taught me that nobody is an outcast, and that everyone is talented and special in some way. We will always remember the valuable lessons that we have learnt here."
"Thank you, Ms. Fabray. Now I will award this year's graduates with their well deserved diplomas," Principal Figgins said.
It took a while before any of the graduating Glee Club members had their name called out. Quinn didn't mind though, she just continued to smile at her girlfriend, and mouthed I love you to Santana.
"Rachel Berry!" Principal Figgins announced, handing the short brunette her diploma. "Ms. Berry will be attending the New York Academy of Dramatic Arts this fall. Congratulations!"
A couple more of her friends received their diplomas before Mike was called up. "Michael Chang has received a scholarship from Joffrey Ballet Academy of Dance in Chicago. He will be the first student there that has graduated from William McKinley High School.
Finally after ten more names had been called, Quinn's name was finally announced. "Not only was Quinn Fabray the valedictorian for this year, she also captained the McKinley Titans soccer team to four consecutive national championships. I'm Coach Beiste has tried to find some excuse to fail you just so she's guaranteed another national championship next year."
The blonde laughed and looked at her coach, who shot her a wink and a shrug.
"Unfortunately, we have no excuse to do that because Ms. Fabray graduated at the top of her class with a cumulative GPA of 4.0! She will be attending Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut next year."
It took a good twenty minutes before they got to last names that started with the letter "L". Quinn stood up and clapped for Santana once her name was called, putting a huge smile on her girlfriend's face.
"Santana Lopez!" Principal Figgins announced. "Senior captain of the Cheerios led by Coach Sue Sylvester, who has requested that she be able to personally speak about Ms. Lopez!"
"S, when I laid eyes on you while you were still a freshmen hopeful that was trying out for my Cheerios, I knew you had it in you to lead them to glory. I couldn't be more confident when I named you the captain that year. You were the youngest ever captain in the history of this cheerleading squad, and I know that I will never once regret my decision. Congratulations, Lopez. I'm proud of you for all that you've done."
"Ms. Lopez will be studying at Columbia University in New York next fall. Whenever you run into any legal trouble in the future, you know who to call."
When Brittany's name was called, everyone cheered and whistled for the bubbly blonde because she took the warning to heart and worked extremely hard to pass all of her classes this year in order to graduate.
"Brittany Pierce served as class president this year and hosted a very successful prom, something she should be very proud about. President Pierce has overcome many obstacles this year, and I am proud to award her with this diploma. She will be at the Julliard School on a scholarship for her exceptional choreography and dancing abilities."
"I present to you William McKinley High School's Class of 2012!" Principal Figgins said, once ever senior had received their diplomas.
All the graduates cheered and hollered, taking off their graduation caps and throwing them into the air to celebrate. Hugs and kisses were thrown around as family and friends embraced the most recent alumni of WMHS.
"We did it! We graduated," Quinn said to Santana before kissing her girlfriend on the lips.
"I can't believe it! Congratulations, babe."
"Quinnie! I'm so proud of you," Judy said, wrapping her daughter in a hug. "Congratulations to you too, Santana."
"Thanks, Judy!"
"Mija!" Mrs. Lopez exclaimed. "Papi and I are so proud of you."
"Gracias mis padres," Santana replied, kissing her mother and father on the cheek.
"Sanny, I did it! I graduated," Brittany said.
"I know Britt! Everyone is so happy for you. All that studying paid off."
"Yeah. Lord Tubbington decided to return all of my books to me so I could study. He's such a sweetheart," Brittany replied. "I still need to get him to stop smoking though."
"He'll quit one day, Britt. I promise," Santana said.
"Yay!" Brittany said, throwing her arms around her best friend again.
"Yo Q, S!" Puck yelled. "Party at my house to celebrate!"
"We'll be over later," Santana told Puck. "Quinn and I have some private celebrating to do.
"Get some, Q!" Puck said with a wink.
"Shut up, Puckerman!"
"Sure, Q. Just remember that we have a friendly soccer match tomorrow."
"Gotcha," Quinn said.
"Awesome! See you later, Q."
Sorry for the long wait! I hope you all enjoyed the chapter. What do you think of Brittany graduating with the rest of the seniors?
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