A/N: I'm sorry that this chapter is late yet again, my computer has been screwing up and I literally JUST found the keyboard to my Microsoft Surface… Anyway, this is the last chapter and I'm sad to see this story go… This series of fanfics have been such a huge part of my life for about a year now… But don't fret! I'm going to write more fanfics, hopefully soon but I'm also going to be working on writing my novel. I'm going to be writing one shots of their life afterwards so look for that! Thank you so much to all of you, you guys have become my friends and you never fail in cheering me up and making me happy. I've met one of my best friends through writing this story (he knows who he is)! If it weren't for you guys, I would never think I have what it takes to be a successful author one day. You guys mean so much to me, more than you will ever know… I'm getting all teary eyed now, gah! Look what you guys do to me! I just hope you guys won't forget about me just because this fanfic has ended… REMEMBER ME PLEASE! I love you guys so much and there will be more last words from me after this chapter. ENJOY! :'D
Tris' POV
Graduation Day.
That's what today is and I'm an excited/nervous mess because of it. I can't believe I'm done with high school. The thought is sobering.
Tobias and I both got accepted into the same college which takes away some of my nerves. I'm going to study to be a pediatrician while Tobias is going to study to be a graphic designer. If we were going to separate colleges, I don't think my heart would be able to handle not being with him every day. As far as our friends, Uriah, Christina, and Zeke are going to the same college as Tobias and I. Will, Shauna, and Marlene are all going to a college about 20 minutes away from ours. All of us are actually thinking about renting a house together so we'll still see each other daily. It'll be like sharing the cabin last summer, I think to myself with a wide smile.
There's one thing I know for certain and that is agreeing to move to Chicago was the best decision I've ever made.
I'm pulled back to reality when Tobias wraps his arms around my waist from behind me. We're both in the auditorium of our school, wearing our graduation robes. While I look ridiculous in my gigantic black robe, Tobias manages to pull it off and look amazing. It makes me jealous in a really irrational way.
"Your mom is heading over to take more pictures," Tobias whispers in my ear with a faint smile.
"More? How? She's already taken about a million and five pictures," I say, utterly exasperated.
"She's a proud mother, let her have her moment," He replies against my ear. Then he gently bites my earlobe causing an intense tingle to travel down my spine.
I shudder and move away from him. He raises his eyebrows in a questioning manner.
I shrug, "You know you can't do that kind of stuff in public. You know what that does to me."
Tobias grins widely, his eyes twinkling. "That I do," He says smugly. I smack his shoulder and he chuckles.
I finally spot my mom ambling her way towards us, camera in hand.
"I'm so proud of both of you!" She says when she gets close to us. She smiles affectionately.
She holds up the camera which is our signal to pose. Tobias puts his arm around my shoulders and drags me into his side. I wrap an arm around his waist and lean my head against him. We both smile at the camera and my mom snaps the picture.
Then I turn to face Tobias. I wrap both arms around his midsection and lay my head against his chest. He wraps his arms around me in return and kisses the top of my head. I hear my mom take the picture and look at her, raising my eyebrows.
"Don't you have enough pictures, Mother Dearest?" I say, a tad bit sarcastically.
She smiles and holds her arms out for a hug. I roll my eyes but release Tobias and go into her arms with a smile. She wraps her arms around me and I wrap mine around her.
"Four, come over here! Family hug!" My mom demands with a warm smile.
Tobias smiles widely and walks over, wrapping his arms around both of us.
"Thank you for everything you've done for me… Natalie," Tobias says softly.
"Oh, it's no problem, Four. You're a strong, bright young man and you were going to end up a part of my family anyways," My mom says while glancing over at me. "But I'm perfectly okay with that," She adds with a loving smile.
"Now get to your seats, you're going to miss your own graduation," My mom says, patting our backs and gently shoving us in the direction we're supposed to go.
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Tobias and I had to separate since we're placed alphabetically by last name. He's near the front with the other E's while I'm stuck near the back with the other P's – including Zeke and Uriah Pedrad who are only a few people in front of me. As always, even in this vitally serious event, they're goofing around and it makes me smile.
Will – our Will – actually made Valedictorian which isn't that big of a shock since he's a genius and our graduating class is fairly small.
They begin to call the names of the graduates to come grab their diploma. I don't pay much attention until they get to E's. They call 'Four Eaton' and I scream and clap widely. Uriah and Zeke do the same, and I can pinpoint Marlene, Shauna, and Christina also doing it from their spots.
Shortly after Tobias, Christina gets called and we all clap and whistle and scream. Then, Shauna is called, Will, and then Marlene.
And before I know it, they've made it to the P's. They call Uriah and I whistle and clap for him. Then they call Zeke directly after and I continue to clap and whistle for both of them.
A couple people later and their calling my name. I stumble my way up the stage, praying that I don't trip and fall because of my insane nerves. I hear my friends shouting for me and I smile as I shake hands with the principal and grab my diploma. I quickly make my way off the stage and went to stand with the other assembled graduates. Once they've called all the names of the graduates, the principal says something I can't hear well and everyone takes off their hats while shouting and screaming, and tosses them in the air. I quickly follow suit.
Everyone disperses, talking happily and I notice a few people crying. I feel arms wrap around my waist and I lean back into a muscular chest. Tobias. I turn my head so I can look up at him and I smile lovingly. "We did it," I say.
He pecks me on the lips, "We really did it. We made it through high school."
"A nearly impossible task," I reply jokingly. Tobias chuckles.
I grab his hand and we find our group of friends and my mom talking near the back exit doors. We quickly make our way over to them.
Uriah spots us first and sprints over. He launches himself into my arms, wrapping his arms around my neck and screaming, "Trissy!"
I laugh as I catch him. "Why do you always do this, Uriah?" I ask with a grin.
He shrugs, "Don't forget about me just because we're not in high school anymore!"
"We're going to the same college and probably moving in together," I say, laughing.
"Oh yeah!" He says, jumping out of my arms. I roll my eyes.
"GROUP HUG!" Zeke screams, tackling me and Tobias into a hug. Everyone else quickly jumps in and becomes a part of the hug.
I laugh and can't help but think about how happy I really am. This is my family, I belong with these people.
"Tris, Four, and I are going out to eat a celebration dinner at Outback Steakhouse. Feel free to grab your parents and join us!" My mom declares.
My friends all give me a hug individually and disperse while claiming to see us later. I look over at Tobias and throw my arms around his neck. He puts his arms around my waist and presses his cheek against the top of my head.
"I love you so much, Tris," He whispers to me.
"I love you more, Tobias," I reply affectionately.
And I've never been happier.
A/N: The end has come! I can't believe it! But don't worry, I'm going to write one shots of their life after this day. I'm excited about that and I hope you guys are too. We won't be losing touch guys! I promise I will be back to posting fanfiction ASAP! For right now, kik me at HaleyLovesBooks, follow my fandom Instagram at divergent_obsessor, follow my personal Instagram or Twitter at haleylovesbooks, follow me on Tumblr or Wattpad at DivergentObsessor. Feel free to use those! I promise I'm really nice! I'm sad to see this story go! So what do you lovely people think? Review one last time for me? Take care of yourselves and stay perfect for me!(:
