WARNING: emotional Carolines, slutty Lizzys, graduating peeps! && amazing proposals! THIS IS THE FINALE!
Chapter Forty: Graduation (Eli's POV) -The Finale-
"My baby's graduating." Mom murmured against my neck. I smirked and stared into my reflection. The long blue gown grazing at the floor slightly, and the cap hanging awkwardly on my head. "You look so handsome Eli." Mom crooned. I felt her immediately start to fix my tie and straighten my robes out. "Mom." I groaned as she started to make sure everything was in the right place. "I can't help it Eli.. You'll be graduating and before I know it you'll be at college with Clare and Adam." Mom gasped in a choked voice. I sighed heavily and pulled my sobbing mother into my arms. "Don't freak out Mom. University of Toronto isn't far from here. Fifteen to twenty minutes by car or bus." I reassured her. Mom pulled from the embrace and cupped my face with her warm hands. "I still remember giving birth to you. Painful as hell.. But you were worth it Elijah." Mom crooned, her emerald eyes showing real meaning. I grabbed her hand that was on my cheek and smiled. "Thanks Mom. I love you." I whispered. "Baby.." Mom gasped and soon she was holding me in a death hold trap. "Is this going to happen to me next year at Degrassi?" Lizzy chirped from the doorway. I crawled from Mom's hug and turned to see Lizzy wearing a light green dress and black heels. Her hair was curled and she actually looked like.. A young woman. "Wow Liz." I breathed. Lizzy laughed. "Get over yourself Eli. While your at college I'll be having those Degrassi boys eating out of the palm of my hand." Lizzy murmured seductively. I cringed at the thought of Lizzy ever touching a boy.. Much less kissing one. "As if Lizzy. Your doing nothing as that. Your just thirteen." I accused, crossing my arms in authority. Lizzy giggled. "Damn Eli. Your just eighteen and your lost your virginity when you were fifteen. Chill out brother." Lizzy flipped her head and clicked her way from the room. "When did Elizabeth ever grow up?" I muttered. Mom chuckled. "When did you grow up Eli? Your not the same boy who moved here three years ago." Mom questioned. I sighed and glanced at my reflection. "I have no clue Mom, but.. The new me.. He's cool." Mom chuckled and slung her purse over her shoulder. "Let's pile into Morty, I don't want my son missing his graduation. Will Jenna be there with Bethany? I just love that little cutie. Hard to believe she's two." Mom said exasperated. I rolled my eyes and led my mother and sister to Morty. In less than an hour I'll be a graduate from the most dramatic school in Canada. Hell the most dramatic school in the world.
"Alliah Bhandari." Mr. Simpson bellowed into the microphone. Alli stepped up and accepted her diploma, Sav and Anya along with Alli's parents were snapping pictures of Alli. "Clare Edwards." Mr. Simpson bellowed again. My intent focus was on Clare as she stepped forward to accept her diploma, she looked absolutely stunning in her cap and gown. Her whole being was completely flawless. I was head over heels for this, I've been putty in this girl's hand since Junior year three years ago. Clare shook Mr. Simpson's hand and smiled for the pictures Mrs. Edwards, Darcy and Peter were snapping. Clare quickly rushed off stage to hug Alli in a life threatening hug. I smiled at the two best friend. "Elijah Goldsworthy." Mr. Simpson said, he glanced at me and I stepped forward to accept the diploma. I saw from my peripheral vision that Lizzy was standing on the plastic chair cheering very loudly. I even heard Mom cheering as well. I approached Mr. Simpson and accepted the diploma. "Thanks for being an extraordinary student Eli." Mr. Simpson muttered into my ear. I smiled and nodded. I rushed off stage into Clare's awaiting arms. I lifted her small body off the ground and twirled her around, I pressed my lips feverishly to hers. Alli giggled at the union of our mouths. Soon after the long kiss Adam received his diploma, Fiona stood up with Declan and Holly J and started cheering loudly. I could notice her diamond ring a mile away. They were having a winter wedding when Fiona graduates next year. Dave also joined and was pulled into a full out make out session by Dave. I noticed Drew standing by Adam's mother, Drew noticed the union of Dave and Alli and sighed. I felt bad for the guy, but he deserved it. "Ladies and Gentlemen, I present you with the class of 2013!" Mr. Simpson bellowed loudly into the microphone. Many cheers erupted and soon our blue caps were flying in the air. I once again grabbed Clare and crushed my lips to her perky pink ones. "I love you." Clare murmured into my ear. I smirked. "I love you too Clare."
After mass hugs from Mom, Lizzy, Darcy and a firm handshake from Peter, me and Clare escaped the chaos and found ourselves out in front of the school. "These four years have been crazy." Clare sighed. I smiled and looked at her, wishing to know her as a freshmen. "How were you as a freshman?" I questioned. Clare immediately flushed. "I was a dorky Christian girl who wore her Christian uniform to school. I was smitten with the bad boy with a bad past and accidentally brought Mr. Simpson's vibrator to school." Clare said quickly. There was silence that was filled with my laughter. "Oh my God. Saint Clare with Mr. Simpson's vibrator." I mused, thinking of a younger Clare with a purple vibrator. "Don't laugh." Clare muttered. My laughter died down and smiled down at Clare. "You know that I think you're the most perfect and beautiful thing in the world right?" I said with a smirk. Clare looked up and nodded. "Also that I'm irrevocably in love with you from head to toe." I added. Clare than began to blush. "Eli.." Clare protested. "Nuh uh. Let me finish Edwards." I argued. Clare crossed her arms and rolled her eyes. "I also want to spend the rest of my life with you as well." I admitted. Clare looked up at me with curious oceans. "Eli? What are you getting at." I sighed and took a deep breath. I reached into my pocket underneath the robe and pulled a velvet box. I closed my eyes and kneeled on the ground, I grabbed Clare's hand as she covered her mouth with the other staring at the box to my face. "Oh my God.." Clare gasped. "I mean it. I want to make you Clare Veronica Goldsworthy. I want to have rambunctious reddish brown children roaming around with emerald eyes. Or it could be reversed. I don't care. I just want to grow old with you and die by your side. I want you with me forever Clare. I want to see your beautiful round face every morning when I wake up and every night when you fall asleep in my embrace. What do you say English partner? Will you marry me?" I finished with my long proposal speech. Clare didn't say a word as I kneeled before her. Although her reaction to the ordeal would make me smirk a thousand smirks.
O-M-G! THE FINALE! :O! I don't want this to end like you guys don't want it too! Yep there is a big cliffhanger! Does Clare agree? We'll find out in the epilogue! I'm still considering a sequel. But this is the ending to The Pretenders! NOOO! && in the epilogue you'll find out why I call the story The Pretenders. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TOO….
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