RPOV (graduation)
Well, Dimitri and I finally going to graduate. And I'm so excited. Once I told all of my friends that Dimitri and I are engaged, they were bouncing off the walls. I didn't bother telling my parents, not like they'd give a shit anyway. But when Olena found out, she supported us. She told me that a few days after graduation she'd help me find a wedding dress. Dimitri and I have gotten so much closer since the engagement. We've had an amazing time raising the boys. Veli and Bener are learning how to walk, and now it's an issue trying to get them to speak. Dimitri said they inherited my stubbornness and that's why they refuse to speak. But I just think it's pure laziness. I think they're perfectly content making adorably cute baby noises for the rest of their lives. I'd by lying if I said it's a little scary how similar the boys look to Dimitri. Even though they've gotten some of my features, too, they seem like the perfect replicas of Dimitri, only smaller and chubbier.
"Are you excited for graduation?" Dimitri asked. School had ended over an hour ago, and Dimitri and I were hanging out in the living room, the boys, who are almost eight months old, entertaining themselves with their many toys. I nodded. Dimitri and I were sitting on the couch, me snuggled into his side, his arm slumped over my shoulder. Dimitri and I watched the boys with a little curiosity, and it was cute watching them get along, for once. Normally Veli and Bener were trying to hurt each other or doing something to make the other cry. "Just think, we'll finally be out of that school." Dimitri kissed my temple. I nodded and sighed. No more Kirova, no more getting in trouble, no more rumors. But what about Lissa and the others? What if I never see them agian?
"Do you think we'll still be together once college comes?" I asked.
Dimitri gave me a strange look. "What?"
"Not us, I know we'll be together. I meant our friends. After graduation and after summer ends, and we go off to college. What if we never see each other again?"
Understanding came on Dimitri's features. He'd gotten pretty close to my friends, except for Adrian, and knows that they mean a lot to me, too.
"Maybe we'll still stay together," Dimitri said. "And if we don't, we could stay in contact. Then there's high school reunions. Lots of catching up to do." I nodded. I didn't take my eyes off the boys. I couldn't. I know I'd have a wonderful life with Dimitri and the boys, but I don't know what I'd do with myself if I didn't have my friends in it.
~Secret admirers~
GRADUATION TIME!
Dimitri and I were in our room, the boys in their cribs, napping. I had put on some decent clothes and put on the graduation robe and cap. Dimitri had his on, too, and I must say he looks unbelievable sexy in that. It seems that whatever Dimitri wears he'll look sexy in it. The man's too good looking for his own good. Dimitri's sisters agreed to come and help watch the boys, and Viktoria's in a good enough state that the doctors said she could go to the graduation for a little while. The boys' cord blood did wonders to her.
"Time to go," Dimitri said. He wrapped his arms around my neck and nuzzled my neck. I sighed. I bent my head a little to the side, giving Dimitri a little more access to my neck. He planted kisses on my neck before taking a step back. How Dimitri had so much control was beyond me. I nodded. Dimitri took my hand.
"Dimka, Roza, are you two ready yet?" Sonya came in and gave a lopsided smile our way. Sonya's come to like me, a lot. She loves the boys unconditionally and has said on multiple accounts how she'll spoil them to death. She picked up Veli and Bener, who squirmed and whined at the interruption, but didn't bother waking up. "Mama's in the car, Dimka. She's gettin impatient." Dimitri nodded. We walked downstairs and saw Olena waiting in her car, a look of impatience on her face. "I'm taking the boys in my car. I'll meet you guys there." Karolina, her son Paul, and her now-fiancée, Mikhail. Mikhail was accepted with open arms to the Belikov family.
When Dimitri and I got into the car, Olena gave a peel-out and sped off to the school. Normally Olena's a much safer driver, but I guess on occasions like these she's too excited to care.
"I am so proud of you two," Olena said. "After everything that happened I couldn't be happier." I felt all warm and happy. My mom wouldn't have said that. Neither would've my dad.
"Thank you," Dimitri and I said. When we arrived at the school, Dimitri and I were tackled by our friends. Lissa and Mia and Jill weighed so much combined that I toppled over. From what I could see, Ivan had Dimitri in a tight bear hug, Christian and Eddie and Mason surrounding him, patting him on the back, Adrian standing away, not really doing anything. After the girls got off me, I was able to push myself past the guys and seperate Ivan from Dimitri. Dimitri slipped an arm around my waist, pressing me close to his side.
"We're finally graduating," Mason said, giving a sigh of relief. "I thought this day would never come."
"I know, right," Eddie said. "No more Kirova and no more of the shitty teachers here."
"There were a few decent teachers," I said.
"Really? Name one," Ivan said.
"Ms. Karp," I said. Ms. Karp was one of my favorite teachers. I had her sophomore year, and I thought she was so cool. But she had to quit in the middle of junior year because of something, I don't know what, but there were nasty rumors that I'd rather not mention.
Eddie and Mason murmured in agreement. They had Ms. Karp with me sophomore year, but we weren't good friends like now. Back then we'd just say a word or two to each other and that was that.
"I think we should head to the gym," Lissa said. "The ceremony is going to start soon."
"Liss's right," I said. "I've been late to all my classes and there is no way in hell I'm going to be late for graduation." Everyone laughed and nodded in agreement.
~Secret admirers~
We were all lined up in alphabetical order depending on the first letter of our last name. So I wasn't lined up with any of my friends. I could peek over and wave at them, but I'd get in trouble for doing that. And once all of our family was settled in their seats, the ceremony could begin. All the kids in our class came up one-by-one to get their diplomas and give a short speech. Those who graduated an honor roll got to give a speech that was a bit longer, and I knew Dimitri was one of those honor roll kids. He's really intelligent. Got better grades than me. Once Dimitri was called up, I hooted and shouted, getting a glare from Kirova and a sheepish smile from Dimitri. He gave his speech, thanking his family and friends for everything. The speech came from his heart and it made me smile. It didn't matter if people didn't like him or not, he's the nicest guy ever. When Eddie was called I did the same; I did the same for Mia and Lissa. When it was my turn, all of my friends hollared and hooted. I smiled and winked at them.
When I got my diploma, I gave my speech. Thanking all of my friends, thanking Dimitri and his family, and said I how lucky I was to have gotten where I was. When I went to sit down, I saw the gorgeous smile on Dimitri's face. I blew him a kiss and sat down.
The rest of graduation went by in a blur.
~Secret admirers~
When Dimitri and I got home, it was around one in the morning. The graduation party was really, really awesome. There was a lot of alcohol but I didn't have any. Dimitri had two drinks, but he wasn't drunk. At least not really drunk. He's never actually had alcohol before, so I guess these first few times got him. He'd probably have a mild hangover the when he woke up. Dimitri and I showered, kissed Veli and Bener goodnight, and went to bed.
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YOURS TRULY,
~SMITHY
