A/N: FOURTH update of Dec. 26! THAT'S RIGHT! I DID A QUADRAPOLE UPDATE! WOOO! This was posted at 9:24 pm

Disclaimer: I own a car that does not properly work in the snow but I do not own Degrassi or it's characters.

Did you know that there are actual words to Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1? You're probably wondering what the Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 is. Well it is more commonly known as The Graduation Song. That's right Alex and I graduated from college! We actually graduated last week; Alex's commencement ceremony was on Friday while mine was on Saturday. Beth graduated yesterday and of course I was there to cheer her on.

Beth got accepted into the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Toronto. I am so proud and happy for her. I got the DJing job at 101.5. I am currently the DJ for Fridays and Saturdays 11pm to 5 am. Yeah it's not the best time slot but everyone started out at it. Sage is going to Stern School of Business at NYU and got an internship with HJ Stores in Brooklyn. The internship is unpaid but with the way the economy is it's not really a surprise but at least she's getting experience under her belt. Alex and Sage FINALLY decided what they were going to do. They decided that they were going to try the long distance since neither of them wanted to give up their dream school and they figured that whatever happens happens. I'm just glad the fighting stopped.

Currently we're all in Tallahassee. Alex and I are at the Grandparents' house getting ready for the party. Yep we're having a graduation party. Everyone is here and when I mean everyone I mean EVERYONE, even Jay and Manny. The party is not only for us but also for Beth. I'm really excited because we got a live band and I decided that I'm going to propose to Beth at the party.

"Do you think she say "yes"?" I ask Alex nervously.

"For the millionth time, yes she will say "yes"," Alex answers. "There is no doubt in my mind that Beth will want to marry you. I don't know why anyone would want to marry you, but to each her own.

" Ha ha," I laugh sarcastically. "You're so funny."

Alex grins at me. "I know," she says. "I'm quite the comedian."

"Well Lexie I always thought you were funny," a random voice says.

I look in the direction where the comment came from. Of course, Jay Hogart would be the one standing in my doorway. I must admit that he looks good and happy. I bet Manny had something to do with that.

"Jay I don't think I ever remember inviting you into my bedroom," I tell her.

Jay walks over to me. "Oh Jordan you know you've always wanted me in your bedroom before," he says jokingly and winks.

I start laughing and shaking my head. "I don't know how Manny puts up with you."

"I don't know how either," another random voice says.

And there's Manny now standing in my door way and she looks really good. I guess marriage and Hollywood have something to do with that. Yep Jay and Manny got married over winter break. It was actually quite a nice ceremony. Alex was Jay's female groomsmen. Part of me still can't believe Manny Santos married Jay Hogart.

"Hey Manny," I greet her.

Manny walks over to me and we share a hug. "Hey Jordan, congratulations on graduating. You too Alex."

"Thanks Manny," Alex says.

"Thanks Manny for coming all the way out here," I thank her. "I know you're busy with work and everything."

Manny waves me off as if it's not that big of a deal. "I needed a break from filming," she says. "I was aboot to kill the director."

"Well I'm glad I could give you a break." I turn to Jay. "As much as this is going to kill me to say, I'm really glad you were able to make it out here as well Jay."

Jay smiles. "Well when you own your own mechanic shop it's easy to ask the boss for some time off. Besides I couldn't miss Alex graduating from college. Who would have thought she'd even graduate from high school?"

"Ha ha Jay, you're so funny," Alex says sarcastically.

Manny hits Jay playfully. "Stop teasing them," Manny tells them. "Now give them their presents."

Oo present time! Gimme gimme! Jay hands Alex and me envelopes. I open my envelope up. OH MY GOD!

"Oh my God!" How did you even get these?" I ask excitedly.

"Well when you're married to one of the hottest starlets in Hollywood I've found it's not that hard to get tickets to concerts or sporting events," Jay tells me.

In my hands I hold two tickets to Game Four of the Western Conference NBA Finals, L.A. Lakers against the Phoenix Suns at the Staples Center. I think I can die happy now. I wrap my arms around Jay and hug him.

"I think I love you Jay," I tell him.

Jay pats my back. "Um… this is a bit uncomfortable for me now," he says.

I let Jay go and then I hug Manny. Alex opens her envelope.

"No way!" she says. Alex pulls her tickets out of the envelope. She's holding a pair of A Day to Remember tickets. "I can't believe you got these for me. Thank you!"

Alex hugs Jay and Manny. "No problem," Manny says. "We know how much you like them and I know someone who works at Victory Records."

"Best graduation present ever," Alex says excitedly. "Thank you so much."

Jay waves it off. "Anything for you Lexie."

So Alex got ADTR concert tickets and I got tickets to see my favorite basketball team. So far I'd like to say this is turning out to be a very good graduation party.

Party!:

I have to admit that this party might be better than my 21st birthday party. Not only do I know everyone here but there's also a live band here. That's right, my parents got Let's Get It to come and perform. If you've never heard of them before then you need to because they are AMAZING! Everyone is having a good time right now laughing and talking and dancing to the music. I don't even want to tell you how much graduation money I've gotten so far. Let's just say this money will help me because currently I'm looking for an apartment for Beth, possibly Alex, and me to move into. We're going to need a place to stay and we can't live with our parents anymore.

"Jordan this party is awesome," Josh says.

"I'm happy you could make it dude," I tell him. "And let me just say that I'm happy you were able to graduate."

"If it wasn't for you I'd probably be at FSU for another semester. I owe you one."

"No problem dude, anything for my favorite fraternity boy."

Josh holds out his fist and I pound it with my fist. Yeah I helped Josh pass his finals which allowed him to graduate. For those of you who think I'm not a miracle worker I proved all of you wrong by helping that boy. Note to all of you guys in fraternities: you can't just party and get drunk all four years. Well you can but remember you need to go to class and study as well.

"Hey you," Beth greets me.

I smile. "Hello my college graduate girlfriend," I greet her.

"Oo say it again."

"College graduate," I repeat but this time in a sexy voice.

"I love the sound of that."

"Me too, except when Jordan isn't using that creepy 'sexy' voice," Alex says.

Alex always appears out of nowhere when I'm having a sexy moment with Beth. Alex throws her arms around Beth and me.

"So how are you two doing?" Alex asks.

"Well we were doing fine before you came along," I tell her.

Alex shrugs her shoulders. "Oh well," she says.

Good here comes someone who can hopefully take Alex away.

"Hey Paige," I greet her.

"Hey hon," she greets me back. "Congratulations to all of you for graduating."

"Thanks Paige," Beth says. "And thanks for flying all the way to Miami for my graduation."

"Of course hon," Paige says casually. "You're one of my best friends. There was no way I was going to miss your graduation."

"So Paige, where's Riley?" Alex asks. I think she's only asking out of politeness. Alex doesn't actually care where Riley is.

"Well Riley and I broke up hon," Paige tells us.

I definitely just felt Alex perk up and I see a small smile on her face.

"Aw why?" she asks in a fake concerned voice.

"Well filming of the movie ended two weeks ago and Riley and I decided that our relationship ran its course. I mean it was good while it lasted but we both knew it wasn't serious enough for it to be long distance. I want to live in Toronto and work on my career and Riley wants to be in L.A. and work on her film career. We're going to stay friends though, so it's no big deal."

"Well I'm happy you're ok Paigey," Alex tells her.

I can't help but roll my eyes at Alex. She can be so ridiculous sometimes. Our parents and Beth's parents are walking toward us. They have smiles on their faces. Oo, I'm excited.

"Heeeeyyy," I greet them.

"Hola Jordan, hola Alex," Mr. Perez greets us. "Congratulaciones."

I'm going to go ahead and say that he just congratulated us.

"Mija your father and I are so proud of you," Mrs. Perez tells Beth.

"Gracias Papi, gracias Mami," Beth thanks her parents.

"And Jordan, Alex, your father and I are very proud of you two," Mom tell us.

"Couldn't have done it without you and Papa B," I tell Mom.

"Word," Brian says and pounds his chest.

I can't help but shake my head. I call him by one of his nicknames and all of the sudden he thinks he's hip.

"So we have a graduation present for you girls," Mr. Perez tells us.

Brian is nodding his head. "Now we know that the economy is not at its best right now so it's a bit hard out here in the "real world". And Alex, Beth, we know that since you two are continuing your education you don't really have the option of having full time jobs. And Jordan although you now have a full time job let's face it, it's not going to pay all the bills. So we all decided to get you girls something that would help you out."

Brian tosses me a key, Mom tosses Alex a key and Mr. Perez gives Beth a key as well. I'm looking at the key. Not entirely sure what it's for.

"You're giving us a storage unit?" I ask.

"Yeah Jordan, we're giving y'all a storage unit to share," Mom says sarcastically.

"We don't want you girls to have to worry about money and keeping a roof over your heads so we decided to buy you a condo," Mr. Perez says.

Wait, did he just say they bought us a condo? Alex, Beth and I are looking at each other with surprised and shocked looks on our face.

"Papi, you bought us a condo?" Beth asks.

Mr. Perez is nodding his head. "Yes mija. Your mother, the Johnsons, and I don't want you girls to worry about anything why you're out continuing your education and entering the work force. I want you to focus on your studies mija, I don't want you to have to worry aboot anything."

"Oh my God!" Beth exclaims. "Thank you!"

Beth practically jumps into her parents arms. Alex and I hug our parents and then we hug the Perez's.

"Y'all didn't have to do this," I tell them.

"Jordan we weren't going to let you be homeless," Mom says.

"And we certainly weren't going to let you live at home," Brian says. "You and Alex are 22 now, time for you to leave the nest."

"What's the place like?" Alex asks. "What does it look like?"

"Well the condo is located in the North York Area so it'll be a bit of a commute for you girls to go to school," Mr. Perez says.

"The kitchen is muy bonita," Mrs. Perez says.

"There's only one parking space so y'all will have to take turns using it," Brian says.

"It's three and half bedrooms and two bathrooms," Mr. Perez tells us.

Three and a half bedrooms? Wow, that's a bit much.

"Why are there three and a half bedrooms?" I ask. "There's only three-."

Oomph. Elbow in the side, elbow in the side. Beth just elbowed me. I look at her and she's telling me to shut up.

"I mean the half is throwing me off," I quickly correct myself.

"Well you girls can use it as a work study room," Mr. Perez tells us.

"Wow, thank you so much. I don't know what else to say."

Once again all of the children hug their parents. Now my parents and Beth's parents are walking away. Alright, they're far away now. I turn to look at Beth.

"Why did you just elbow me?" I ask her. "That hurt."

"I elbowed you to keep you from saying something stupid," she tells me.

"What was I going to say stupid? Our parents got us a condo with three and a half bedrooms when we only need two."

Beth isn't saying anything. She's pretty much looking everywhere but at me.

"Wait," Alex starts. "Do your parents not know that you and Jordan have been sleeping together?"

No, that can't be it. Beth's eyes widen and she quickly looks down. Whoa, wait a minute.

"You're parents don't know that for the past, hmm I don't know, four years we've been sleeping together," I ask her.

"Hon, how do they not know that?" Paige asks her.

"Because I didn't tell them," Beth says.

"Well that would explain why we could never have sex at your house," I tell her.

"Shh!" Beth says. "Listen my parents do not believe in premarital sex."

"So your parents are ok with you being a bisexual but they're not ok with you having sex before you're married?"

"My parents may be liberal but they're not THAT liberal," Beth says. "My parents are sort of old fashion when it comes to that type of stuff. No sex before marriage."

"Ha ha ha ha," Alex starts laughing. "Your parents still think they're daughter, who happens to be 22 and has been living in a different country for the past four years, is still a virgin? Wow."

"Shut up Alex," I tell her sternly. I turn my attention back to Beth. "So what exactly are we suppose to do? Have a fake bedroom set up for when they come over to visit?"

Beth is nodding her head. "Yep," she answers.

"Wow, alright fine."

"Wow hon, I don't even know what to say," Paige says. "But this is definitely reminding me of when Marco and Dylan moved in together and they had to pretend to have their own separate bedrooms. Good luck when Thanksgiving rolls around."

Alex and Paige are walking away, laughing together. I put my hands on Beth's waist.

"You're still going to sleep in my room though right?" I ask.

"Of course," Beth answers. "You couldn't keep me out of your room even if you wanted to."

"That is something I would never try to do."

Beth and I lean in and share a kiss. Wow, there's a reason why I definitely have to propose to Beth as soon as possible. I don't think I'll be able to pretend we're not sharing the same room.

Later:

Let's Get It is still rocking out as the graduation party continues. I'm having a lot of fun hanging out with friends and family. And I've been drinking a lot of punch which means it's time to tinkle. I head inside the house to use the bathroom.

I'm in the bathroom doing my own thing. I don't think I need to give you the exact details. All done! I wash my hands and start to head back downstairs. Wait, is that Paige and Sage? I stopped on the middle of the stairs where I can see them but they can't see me.

"Hello Paige," Sage greets her.

"Hi Sage," Paige greets her back. "Congrats on graduating hon. I heard you were number two in your class."

"Yeah thanks," Sage says quickly. "Listen Paige I think we need to have talk."

"And what are we talking aboot?"

Sage approaches Paige closer. "I'm going to say this one time and one time only so listen up. Don't think just because I'll be in New York and Alex will be in Toronto with you means you'll get her back. Sure you two might be best buddies now but it's only a matter of time before you screw up again. I'm warning you Paige, don't try to get with Alex."

"Hon, no offense but didn't we already do this before? I believe it was three years ago in the mini-golf bathroom."

Uh-oh Paige is using her Queen Bee voice. This is about to get good.

"It's a shame really that you're going to be so far away," Paige says. "You were already so self-conscious and jealous whenever I would visit and that's when you and Alex were living together. I can't imagine how you'll feel now knowing that you'll be over 340 miles away from Lexie while I'll just be right down the street."

"I'm warning you Michalchuk," Sage says in a threatening tone. "If you even think about doing anything with my girlfriend I'll-."

"You'll what?" Paige interrupts Sage. "If you truly loved Alex then you would trust her and if you trusted her then you wouldn't be threatening me right now."

"Oh but I do trust Alex, it's you that I don't trust. I see the way you look at her, even when you were with Riley. Although it's been over three and a hlaf years since you two were together I know you still have feelings for her."

"Hon, seriously, you need to stop be delusional. Lexie and I are just friends and if you can't see that then maybe you need to reevaluate your relationship with her. Just a suggestion."

Paige turns on her heels and walks away. Wow, I think that was better than the first round. Sage also walks back outside. I finish walking down the stairs and go back into the backyard where the party is. Alex approaches me.

"Hey it's show time," she tells me.

I nod my head. "Ok."

Alex puts her hands on my shoulders and looks me right in the eyes. "You can do this," she tells me confidently. "You're Jordan Johnson."

"Right I'm Jordan Johnson."

Alex nods her head. "Now go up there." Alex pushes me.

Let's Get It finishes their song and I walk onto the stage. Joe, the lead singer, hands me the microphone.

"Hey everyone," I say into the microphone. "How ya feeling?"

Everyone cheers.

"Well I would just like to thank everyone again for coming out tonight. It really means a lot to Alex, Beth, and me that you came out here to celebrate such a huge day for us. I didn't think college graduation day would ever come but it did and I would just like to thank everyone who helped get me here."

Everyone starts clapping and cheering again.

"Now I'm going to change the subject a little bit," I tell them. "Almost four and a half years ago I went on a blind date. Now I had no idea who this person was going to be because Alex and Paige had set up the date and they refused to tell me who it was. Little did I know they set me up with the woman of my dreams. Let's Get It has kindly allowed me to perform on stage with them." I look at Beth. "Bethany Perez, this one's for you."

I look over at the band and they give me head nods, telling me they're ready. I take a deep breath.

Baby baby baby baby baby baby

Joe starts playing the opening notes and chords on the piano.

I Will Never Find Another Lover
Sweeter Than You
Sweeter Than You
And I Will Never Find Another Lover
More Precious Than You
More Precious Than You
Girl You Are…
Close To Me You're Like My Mother,
Close To Me You're Like My Father,
Close To Me You're Like My Sister,
Close To Me You're Like My Brother

The guitars start up.

And You Are The Only One, My Everything
And For You This Song I Sing...

All My Life
I Prayed For Someone Like You
And I Thank God
That I...That I Finally Found You

I start dancing.

All My Life
I Prayed For Someone Like You
And I Hope That You Feel The Same Way Too
Yes, I Pray That You Do Love Me Too

I point to Beth. She's smiling at me and it's helping ease my nerves.

I'd Said You All That I'm Thinking Of...Ooooh baby

Said I Promise To Never Fall In Love With A Stranger
You're All I'm Thinking Of
I Praise The Lord Above *I point up to the sky.*
For Sending Me Your Love
I Cherish Every Hug
I Really Love You

So much!

I get down on my knees for a dramatic effect.

All My Life (Ohhhh..Baby, Baby)
I Prayed For Someone Like You
And I Thank God
That I...That I Finally Found You
All My Life
I Prayed For Someone Like You
And I Hope That You Feel The Same Way Too
Yes, I Pray That You Do Love Me

I jump off the stage and start dancing toward Beth.

You're All That I Ever Know,
When You Smile All My Face Glows,
You Turned My Life Around,
You Picked Me Up *I point my finger up* When I Was Down,*I point my finger down*

The band starts singing as I clap my hands.

You're All That I've Ever Known,
When You Smile My Face Glows

Everyone else joins in on the clapping.

You Picked Me Up When I Was Down
Say...You're All That I've Ever Known
When You Smile My Face Glows
You Picked Me Up When I Was Down
And I Hope That You
Feel The Same Way Too

The clapping end as the music starts back up.

Yes, I Hope That you Feel the Same Way too

And All My Life
I Prayed For Someone Like You
And I Thank God
That I..That I Finally Found You

I'm right in front of Beth singing to her.

All My Life
I Prayed For Someone Like You
And I Hope That You Feel the Same Way Too

All My Life

The music stops and now it's just me singing. I place my hand on Beth's waist pulling her closer to me.

I Prayed For Someone Like You

And I Hope That You Do Love Me to

Yes I Pray That You Do…

As I sing the last word I get down on one knee and pull out the box I've had in my pocket all day. I open the box and Beth's eyes widen and she covers her mouth. I can hear everyone around us gasping. I'm breathing hard. It's now or never.

"Bethany Perez," I start. "Will you make me the happiest woman in the world and marry me?"

You ever get the feeling like everything in your body just dropped down to your stomach? Yeah that's how am feeling right now. It seems like forever since I popped the question. Beth removes her hands from her mouth.

"Yes!" she yells. "Of course I'll marry you!"

Oh my god! Oh my God! I didn't even know I had stopped breathing until now. I get off my knee and put the ring on Beth's finger. Beth just practically jumped me but it's ok because her lips are on mine and I have to say that this is the best kiss I've ever gotten in my whole life. I can hear a faint sound and I think it's of everyone clapping and cheering but I can't tell because my heart is still pounding in my ears. Beth said yes, she said yes.

Later:

I don't know who said make-up sex or angry sex was the best because they obviously never had engagement sex. Now THAT is amazing.

"Wow," I say, exhausted and out of breath.

Beth giggles and kisses me. "Engagement sex is amazing," she says, also in an exhausted voice.

"You're amazing," I tell her.

"No, you're amazing. I mean look at this thing." Beth holds up her left hand showing me the nice new edition on her left finger.

"Well I was talking about your skills but if you think the rock is amazing…"

"I didn't say you were amazing because of the ring. Trust me, you're amazing for other things besides this ring." She winks at me.

I can't help but start laughing. I pull her close to me and start kissing her neck.

"Mmm," she moans. "Do you know when you want to get married?"

"I'd marry you right now if I could," I tell her while continuing my assault on her neck.

"How aboot August then?"

Wait, did she just say August? I pop my head up and look at her.

"You mean of next year?" I ask.

Beth shakes her head and giggles. "No of course not silly," she says. "I mean this August."

"The August that's in less than three months August?"

Beth is nodding her head. I sit up a little because I need to think.

"That's a really short engagement," I inform her.

"I know."

"Three months is like really really short. We don't even have anything planned yet. No caterer, florist, we don't even know where we're going to get married."

Beth sits up and places her arm around my neck. "Didn't you just say you'd marry me right now if you could?" I nod my head. "Well I want to get married before school starts."

I smile at here. "Sure," I tell her. "Anything you want."

Beth smiles at me. "Good."

Question, does anyone know how to plan a wedding in less than three months?

A/N: Wow, can you believe Jordan and Beth are getting married? And in less than three months! Wowzers.