Chapter 16
Kai's point of view
Today's the day, graduation. Gosh I feel old. Today I'm dressed in silver six-inch heels, a white dress that goes a little above my knees, opal earrings, and my charm bracelet. My hair's curled with one braid in the back. I look out to the audience and find Emma and aunt Sue. Embry, Seth and Leah couldn't come because of the treaty. Dad's not here because he's busy on a big case. He did leave me a graduation present for me though. It's a necklace, which I'm wearing, that says: Now voyager, sail thou forth to seek and find. It's a quote from Walt Whitman.
"Kai Clearwater," the principal says and the audience cheers. I walk over to him and take my diploma shaking his hand.
"Good job," he says and I smile.
"Thank you," I say and walk back to my seat.
The ceremony is now over and I'm looking for aunt Sue and Emma.
"KAI!" Emma yells and I spot her and auntie. I walk over to them and they hug me tight.
"We are so proud of you sweetheart," auntie says.
"Thanks," I say.
"I can't believe you're going to college next year and you're only sixteen!" Emma says.
"I know, I feel old," I say and auntie chuckles.
"You are not old," she says.
"Well lets go take some pictures and then head to Emily's for the party," she says and I nod. We walk outside and I hear someone call my name. I look around and see Bella and her vampire boyfriend. They walk over to me and I get nervous. I really wish Embry was here now. Edward frowns at me and I remember he can read my mind.
"Oh hi Bella, what do you need?" I ask.
"I just wanted to say congrats on graduating so early," Bella says when she and Edward arrive.
"Oh thanks," I say.
"I guess I'll see you around," she says and I nod.
"Ya see ya," I say and we go our separate ways.
When we arrive at Emily's everyone's already here. Two big and strong arms wrap around my waist and pull me into a warm chest.
"Congratulations," Embry whispers to me and I smile. I turn around in his arms and kiss him.
"Thanks," I say pulling away.
"You look beautiful," he says and I lightly blush.
"I have something for you," he says.
"What is it?" I ask.
"Follow me," he says and pulls me outside onto the back porch.
"So what's this something you have for me?" I ask.
"I figured since you were graduating I should get you something," he says and pulls a ring box out of his pant pocket. I gasp and my eyes widen.
"Embry," I whisper shocked.
"Why do girls always think that when guys pull a ring box out?" he asks with a chuckle.
"Well if you're not proposing then what?" I ask.
"This is a promise ring, that I will always protect you," he says and opens the box. I gasp at the ring and tears glisten in my eyes. The ring's an opal gem, my birthstone, with two small diamonds on a silver band.
"Embry it's beautiful," I whisper.
"Just like you," he says and I smile. He slips it onto my right ring finger and I examine it closer.
"It's perfect, thank you," I say.
"You're welcome angel," he says and I kiss him.
We head back inside after the kiss and talk with everyone.
"Kai dad's not going to approve of you getting married out of high school," Emma says and everyone looks to Embry and I.
"You're getting married!" everyone asks.
"No, it's a promise ring," I say and they all nod.
"Dad would've killed you," Emma says.
"Ya especially since he doesn't know I'm dating," I say.
"Why don't you just tell him?" she asks.
"Because he doesn't like Embry," I say and she nods. I talk with everyone and Embry never leaves my side. Emily made a cake, which wad delicious, for all of us graduating another year. I had a good time but now I'm super tired. Embry's driving Emma and I home since aunt Sue left a little bit ago.
When we get home Emma heads up to her room and to go to bed. Embry and I walk up to my room and I get ready for bed. When I walk out of my bathroom I find Embry laying in my bed with his eyes closed which makes me smile. I turn off the light and climb into bed next to him. His arms wrap around me and pull me close.
"Goodnight my love," he whispers.
"Goodnight my protecter," I say and he smiles. I close my eyes and fall into dreams filled of Embry for a few hours until I hear yelling.
"KAI MARIE CLEARWATER!" a voice yells and my eyes snap open. Oh I am so dead!