Hope everyone enjoys! This took some time for me to write because after this is my hiatus until season 2 comes out. Or until I plan to reread the books again and inspiration hits. I'll be working on some other fics and build up a list of the next several that I'll be writing. If anyone wants to leave a suggestion, I'll add it to my list.
Until next time happy reading! Please review!
Mary Anne Spier took off down the street from her house to Claudia's house. The door unlocked and made the way to her basement. She smiled thinking of the BSC meetings in her friends' room until recent years when the BSC disbanded.
She smiled as she rounded the corner to find the basement already decorated. Not only was Kristy, Stacey, and the rest of her friends there but also a few of their classmates. Her eyes found her girlfriend, Mariah Shillaber, next to the snack table. Claudia waved to her from talking to Erica and a girl from art club, Brittany.
"Happy last day Mary Anne!" said Kristy finding her in the throng of people. "Can you believe it? The graduation ceremony is next week. We're officially adults now."
She smiled at her friend and nodded not saying anything just yet.
"You okay?" asked Mariah as she kissed her cheek.
"Yea, it's just wow," said Mary Anne finally looking around at the basement decorations soaking it all in. "The last day of high school. I still remember middle school like it was yesterday."
"It has gone by, hasn't it?" asked Kristy thinking about it. "You know we haven't gotten together with Stacey and Claudia recently. Dawn and Abby might want to stick around too. Maybe we should find them and hang out when the party is over or when things slow down."
Mary Anne nodded as she went to talk to some of her other friends (Julie Stern was going to Yale). She even talked to people she's never spoken to in a long time like Alan Gray (trade school). It was nice to go back and catch up with everyone.
Then it hit her that this would be the last time they would all be in the same room again. Some of her classmates might never come to reunions or even (a disturbing thought) die. She shuddered at the thought and shook her head. The change was something she was looking forward to but scared at the same time.
After an hour or two, Kristy noticed that she kept Stacey back along with her. Dawn who had already graduated a few weeks back already started cleaning. Abby had hung back and walked out the last person first. Mary Anne kissed Mariah goodbye before going around to clean up. Gathering the paper cups and a plastic bag they worked quietly and quickly.
"It's been forever since the six of us were together like this, so much has changed," said Claudia quietly looking around. "Thanks for helping me clean up guys. So, uh, what are your plans after graduation? This summer maybe where you'll go to school?"
She made a face at the mention of college, which made Mary Anne giggle. Claudia always seemed to have hated school despite getting all B's in her standard classes this year. Her ADHD medicine and her focus really seemed to help her.
"If it helps, we don't' have to talk about school," said Mary Anne. "I mean we can look back on high school. I mean you did great all B's even in English? That's great Claud! Then I came out as bi and Stacey became class treasurer and Kristy it still running the Krushers after all this time. Plus whatever happened to Jessi and Mallory?"
Stacey sounded excited to say something as she knew exactly what was going on with Mallory. "She's in some college classes at Riverbend. I heard that she's on the track to graduating with honors. I think Jessi is a performing arts school still. Charlotte was telling me that Becca is excited to see her perform in Romeo and Juliet."
"That's awesome for Mal and Jessi. I like the changes that happned," said Kristy. "Patrick had my half sister and I think I'm still surprised that I agreed to date Cary Retlin last year." She shook her head and smiled at the fond memory. They had broken up on mutual terms and he was currently dating Erica Blumberg.
"Speaking of coming out, Mary Anne, I must say you and Mariah are pretty cute together," said Stacey. "When did that happen?"
"Last year," said Mary Anne blushing as she tied off a bag. "Thanks. So what is everyone's plans for the summer or college?
"Stoneybrook Community," said Kristy. "I got my first semester done already since I signed up for the college courses that they offered at SHS. I'm thinking of just getting my education and business degree while there."
"You signed up for the college courses?" asked Stacey. "I thought of it, but I don't want to get too ahead of everyone in my class."
"It wasn't that bad," said Kristy looking around at the others.
"I got into William and Mary," said Mary Anne really excited about her plans. "It's a great school, a public ivy, and I'll be studying psychology. I'll be moving to Viriginia in two months."
"Oh I'm not going to college right away," said Dawn flipping her hair to the side. "I'm torn between taking this opportunity to join the Peace Corps or working with the national parks system. I think I might do both before going to school for journalism later down the road."
"I'll be at Stoneybrook University with you Kristy," said Claudia. "At least until I get all my general courses done. I'll be switching to the Rhode Island School of Design next summer. I plan on selling some of my art at the fairs going on during the summer. I also plan on helping out Stoneybrook University set up an art club.
"Dawn and I have the same thing going on a little," said Abby. "I'm going to college on a soccer scholarship but I'm thinking of just getting an associate degree. I'm torn on whether I want to be a sportscaster or even a travel guide when I'm done playing pro. Since I want to have at least 20 years of playing first, I figured that I have time."
Everyone smiled at each other as the clock struck eleven. It was a sign that they had they had to go home and get ready to walk for their diplomas. Giving each other a hug and that they'd see each other at graduation.