Chapter 2:

I don't own the speech from eclipse.

Read on guys!

Ally's POV

"When we were five, they asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up. Our answers were things like astronaut, president, or in my case… a princess.

When we were ten, they asked again and we answered rock star, cowboy, or in my case, gold medalist. But now that we've grown up, they want a serious answer. Well, how 'bout this: who the hell knows?!

This isn't the time to make hard and fast decisions, it's time to make mistakes. Take the wrong train and get stuck somewhere chill. Fall in love - a lot. Major in philosophy 'cause there's no way to make a career out of that. Change your mind. Then change it again, because nothing is permanent.

So make as many mistakes as you can. That way, someday, when they ask again what we want to be… we won't have to guess. We'll know."

Everyone applauded as Cassidy smiled and bowed as she walked off stage.

"Ally they loved it, you sure have a good way with words." she smiled as she pulled me into a hug

"Thanks Cassidy." I smiled.

The others spoke and their speeches were absolutely amazing. It was time for the moment to walk across the stage to get out diplomas and It was in alphabetical order.

"Cassidy Benson." the speakers called out as Trish, my dad, and Cassidy's dad screamed their lungs out.

I whistled and clapped as she got on stage and shook hands with the principal.

It went on for a little while until they called out my name. "Allyson Dawson." I heard him say as I froze and made my way to the stage. I felt like I was walking with cinder blocks strapped on my heels as I took my first step. I saw flashes of pictures being taken and I heard my dad scream my name and I couldn't help but smile nervously. I managed to reach the principal as he handed me a rolled up paper with a gold ribbon tied around it.

I shook his hand and smiled and he gave me a warm smile. I probably looked like a shaking maraca as I let go of his hand and smiled at what felt like a million people smile at me cheering. I managed to get off the stage without tripping or falling which I was happy about.

I rejoined my other class mates in my seat as other went on stage. They called out "Trish Delarosa" and I screamed so loud I thought I might lose my voice. It went on and on until the last person went on stage and principal took the microphone in his hands once again.

"Ladies and gentlemen may I present to you the graduating class of 2013!" he cheered as everyone threw their caps in the air.

I felt like time stopped and it was slow motion. People hugged and cheered and couples kissed and some cried. Some jumped in the air and high-fived. I stood still smiling watching as thousands of caps launched in the air. It was everything I thought it would be. This chapter of my life was over and I'm going to miss it so much. So many great memories. But now it's time for a new chapter and who knows how the story will end? But I'm ready to face whatever comes at me.

I was distracted from my thoughts when my dad came to give me the biggest hug.

"I'm so proud of you, sweetie!" he exclaimed hugging me while jumping up and down.

"Thanks dad." I smiled. He let go so he could face me and
his face turned s little serious.

"Your mom would be so proud of you." he smiled. It hurts to think that she wasn't here to see this. But I know she is here, maybe in spirit. She always used to tell me to continue my dreams. Like to make music. She always supported me because she loved music too. I hope I can make her even more proud by completing that dream too.

The rest of the day was fun as Trish, Cassidy and I and of course our families went to have a dinner celebration. The next day we left for our beach houses so we enjoyed our last day here in Miami.

Tomorrow is the first day of summer, I wonder what will happen.

Review if you want more!