Despite the title, this isn't a story about a treehouse.
This is a story about love.
This is about two people who allowed change and fear to ruin something beautiful.
Letting years go by,
Only to realize that they should've fought harder for the o...
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Standing in front of her mirror wearing a white graduation cap with a matching gown that had red stripes on the side, Jesse couldn't help but smile at her reflection.
The day has finally come.
After four years she is finally graduating high school and just around the corner, she'll be attending her dream school, Julliard.
It still seems surreal to Jesse that she'll be in New York for the next fours years, chasing her dreams until she reaches the stars.
Getting to this point wasn't an easy one, but she is grateful to be surrounded by such incredible and loving people, who she knows will always support her and be by her side.
With one last glance, Jesse headed out of the bathroom and made her way downstairs.
Immediately as she reached the bottom steps her nostrils were filled with the delicious smell of food.
Following the smell, she ended up in the kitchen, where her family was gathered together.
"There's the graduate!" Jesse's mother said with a smile before pulling her daughter into a hug.
At her words, Jesse smiled as she hugged her mother in return.
"I can't believe my baby is growing up," Jesse's mother sniffled out, tears gathering in her eyes.
"Mom, please don't cry, or else I'll end up crying," Jesse replied as her mother laughed in return.
"We're just extremely proud of you Jay, we know how hard you've worked and to see you grow into a beautiful, kind, strong, and courageous woman has been a blessing," Jesse's father stated as he came to stand beside Jesse's mother, wrapping a comforting arm around her.
"Dad's right Jess, we're so proud of you and can't wait to see the amazing things you will accomplish in the future!" Nevah added on as Noah nodded in agreement, the both of them wearing proud grins.
Jesse felt tears begin to form within her eyes, though she tried her very hardest not to let a tear slip.
"Thank you guys, I wouldn't have made it here if it wasn't for your love and support. I love you all so much," Jesse let out, her voice wavering from the overwhelming amount of emotions she was feeling.
"We love you too," Jesse's father said before he pulled her into a hug.
Quickly the others joined in the hug, relishing in such a joyous occasion.
Once they pulled apart they all began to dig into the delicious breakfast Nevah made: Nutella pancakes with maple sausage, bacon, and chocolate chip muffins.
And that was only a fraction of the food Nevah made.
Nevah and Jesse's mother insisted that Jesse should have a graduation party, and after much pleading, Jesse finally caved in.
