Y/N'S POV
"Let me fix that" she whispers, adjusting the collar of my shirt.
I meet her gaze and find myself lost in her emerald green eyes.
"You're stunning" she murmurs, wrapping her arms around my neck as i draw her closer by the hips.
"Well you're not so bad too Olsen" i confess with a wink.
She giggles, and then our lips meet in a soft, tender kiss.
"I'm incredibly proud of you honey. Today is all about you, my love, and you deserve every bit of it" she says, her voice filled with tenderness.
Your and Lizzie's outfit:
"My beautiful beautiful Elizabeth" i whisper, bringing my hand to her cheek, caressing it as she blushes at my touch.
"After today, we won't have to hide anymore. We've waited for this moment for so long Liz, and now it's finally here. Nothing and no one can come between us anymore" i say, as a wide grin spreading across my face
"Yeah, you're right" she replies, but her tone lacks the enthusiasm i expected.
She avoids my gaze and her expression troubled
"Hey, i thought you were happy about this too" i say softly, reaching out to gently lift her chin so she meets my eyes.
"I am, y/n, i really am" she assures me, but her nervousness is evident
"It's just- i'm a little worried, that's all" she confesses
"Worried? About what, Liz?" i ask confused
She hesitates for a moment, as if searching for the right words.
Finally, she looks up at me with a little smile.
"You're right, we've waited so long for this moment" she says, pressing a kiss to my cheek
"And it's not fair to let fears and doubts overshadow it, right?" she adds smiling nervously
As she moves away to grab her bag, i can't shake the feeling that something is bothering her.
"We better get going, we don't want to be late" she adds rushing out, as she seems eager to escape the uncomfortable atmosphere.
I let out a sigh and follow her lead.
As we reach the exit, Cassie is waiting for me, accompanied by a sleek luxury car parked behind her.
"What the hell is this?" I ask, raising an eyebrow at the sight
"Oh it's our car, my friend. I figured on such a special day, we couldn't show up on your motorbike" she explains excitedly, opening the car door for me.
"You're crazy, you know that right?" i remark, shaking my head as i climb into the car and turning my attention to Lizzie
"See you at the ceremony?" i inquire
She nods, a smile lighting up her face.
"Of course honey, i'll be there" she assures me, leaning in to give me a kiss.
"Be careful" she adds, her voice soft with affection as i gently stroke her hair in response.
"I love you" she whispers, her words warming my heart.
"I love you too" i murmur, feeling lost in her gaze once again.
Before we can linger any longer, Cassie interrupts, making us both giggle.
"Alright, lovebirds, let's get moving!" she exclaims playfully.
I give Liz a final smile before turning to Cassie.
"I better get going. See you in a few minutes" i say, feeling a sense of excitement building within me.
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As i step out of the car with Cassie, the anticipation of the graduation ceremony fills me with excitement. But as we walk around campus, a strange feeling gnaws at me.
It's like if something is off, like a shadow lingering in the corners of my mind.
I can't shake the sense that everyone we pass is staring at me, their whispers and giggles following us.
Cassie notices my unease and nudges me gently
"Hey boo, are you okay?" Cassie notices my unease and nudges me gently
"Yeah, just nerves, I guess" i say forcing a smile and trying to brush off that sensation
"Come on y/n, spill. What's going on?" asks Cassie
"I don't know-" i sigh frustrated
"It just feels like everyone's looking at me, like they know something about me" i spit out
Cassie furrows her brow, scanning the crowd for any sign of what might be causing my discomfort.
"Well, they better not be messing with you on this big day" she declares, her protective instinct kicking in.
Before i can respond, the sound of laughter catches my attention, and i turn to see a group of guys exchanging glances and giggling.
My stomach twists with unease, and i can't help but wonder what they're whispering about.
Cassie follows my gaze and scowls
"Ignore them, y/n. They're just idiots" she says
But despite her reassurance, i can't shake the feeling that something is seriously wrong.
And as we make our way towards the graduation ceremony, the knot of worry in my stomach only tightens.
As i settle into my seat among my classmates,
i glance around, catching glimpses of knowing looks and suppressed giggles exchanged between them.
A sense of unease creeps over me, but i push it aside, maybe it's just some pre-ceremony nerves.
However, as the ceremony starts, the atmosphere only grows more strained.
The whispers around me seem to intensify, and i catch snippets of conversation that send a chill down my spine.
It's as if everyone knows something that i don't, something that they find amusing.
Then, just as i start to relax into the proceedings, a comment from one of my classmates jolts me back to reality.
"Hey, y/n, did you bring your favorite teacher with you today?" he quips, making everyone giggle, while a friend of him gives him a shove but then they both laugh.
I freeze, my heart pounding in my chest as the implication sinks in.
They- they know about me and Lizzie?
No that's not possible
Panic threatens to overwhelm me, but i force myself to stay composed.
Beside me, Cassie shoots me a concerned glance, sensing my distress.
As I glance across the sea of graduates and attendees, my heart skips a beat when i spot Lizzie seated among the other teachers.
Despite the distance between us, our eyes lock, and i can see the same mixture of apprehension and worry reflected in her gaze.
It's as if she too senses the tension in the air
My suspicions deepen as i overhear more laughter and jokes from the crowd, directed towards Lizzie. The hairs on the back of my neck prickle with unease, and a sinking feeling settles in the pit of my stomach.
What if they really know about us?
Is that why they're making jokes?
I try to push aside my rising panic again, but every glance exchanged between Lizzie and me only serves to heighten my anxiety.
It's like if we're both trapped in this situation, each searching the other's eyes for reassurance that everything will be okay.
After a bit, i finally hear my name from the stage.
As i rise from my seat, anxiety courses through me. This is the moment i've been waiting for but as i step forward, ready to accept my degree, the atmosphere shifts.
A murmur ripples through the air, a chorus of disappointment moves through the crowd, loud whistles bother my hearing.
"Look, it's the teacher's pet!" someone sneers
Others chuckle in agreement, their mocking laughter echoing in the hall.
I glance towards Lizzie, seeking reassurance in her but she looks down embarrassed and before i can find solace in her, a voice cuts through the air.
"Hey y/n! You're fucking well-connected individual! You don't deserve it!" he says, referring to my degree
My heart sinks as the room falls silent, every eye now trained on me with a mix of curiosity and disdain.
Then, to my horror, more students join in, unfurling a banner emblazoned with hurtful words.
"Pedophile!" someone yells at Lizzie
Then some guys get up opening a poster with a caricature of me and Lizzie kissing.
At the top written in red is clearly written whores
I feel the color drain from my face as the weight of their accusations bears down on me.
What the hell is going on?
Everything muffles around me, my heartbeat increases while shivers run down my body as insults fly around us.
"Get out of here! Get out of here! Get out of here!" all of them yell at me with hate.
I stand there, exposed and vulnerable and I can sense Lizzie's anguish as she stays in silent.
A teacher sidles up and approach me
"Y/n, you should get out of here please" she urges, my gaze reaches to Lizzie, silently begging her to stand up with me, but she just sits there, resigned.
It's definitely a gut punch, realizing that she's not gonna move.
With a heavy heart, i flee the auditorium, tears blur my vision, each step heavy with the weight of humiliation and heartache.
I find refuge in a secluded corner of the campus, my sobs echoing in the empty air.
How could that happen?
We were so careful and suddenly the world turned against us.
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps snaps me out of my despair, i raise my head, hoping against hope that it's Lizzie coming to find me.
But instead, it's Cassie, her eyes filled with concern as she rushes to my side.
"Y/n, what happened?" she asks, wrapping me in a tight embrace.
I struggle to find the words through my tears, she holds me close, offering silent comfort.
Trembling, i bury my face in Cassie's shoulder, attempting to muffle the nervous sobs that threaten to overwhelm me.
"They know everything, Cas- they found out about me and Lizzie" i confess between ragged breaths.
"But how is that possible? You've been so careful all this time" she wonders aloud
"I don't know-" i admit, pulling away slightly to catch my breath.
"And i don't know what to do" i add sobbing
"I swear i didn't say anything to anyone" Cassie says
"I know, Cas. I would never doubt you" i reassure her, reaching out to squeeze her hand in gratitude.
"Then who could it have been? Someone must have spread the word" Cassie muses and in that moment, a spark of realization ignites within me, and anger begins to bubble up from deep within as the pieces click into place.
"It was Becky" i spit out, my voice thick with fury.
Cassie's eyes widen and she realizes i'm going to do something crazy.
"Please y/n, calm down" she urges, reaching out to grab my arm, but i shake her off, too blinded by rage to listen.
"She's going to pay for this" i declare, my jaw clenched with determination.
Cassie grabs my arm again, her grip firm.
"Y/n, listen to me. You can't just go off like this. I know you're angry but-" she pleads me but i cut her off
"Leave me Cassie" i say and with that, I storm off, leaving Cassie behind as I march through the campus to find Becky.
After a bit i finally track down her, who's standing near the quad, chatting with a group of friends.
My fists clench at my sides as i walk towards her.
Becky's eyes widen in surprise as she catches sight of me, but before she can say anything, i'm upon her, my anger boiling over.
"You" i seethe, my voice barely above a whisper but laced with venom.
Her friends scatter, but i pay them no mind.
Becky's face pales as she backs away, her confidence crumbling in the face of my fury.
"Y/n, wait, i-" she stammers, but i cut her off
"Shut up the fuck Becky! There's nothing you can say to excuse what you did!" I spit out, my voice trembling with rage.
"You think you can just waltz in here and ruin my life huh?" i say ready to unleash my pent-up anger in a flurry of blows
"It wasn't me, okay? It wasn't me!" she screams whimpering
"Oh and tell me who did it then? You were the only one who knew and wanted to ruin our reputation" i say face to face with her
"I know, but it wasn't me-"
"Then tell me who the fuck did it Becky!" i scream at her
She sighs as i hold her shirt in my fist
"Walker, Coach Walker" she admits and in that moment everything disappears around me.
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A/N:
Hiii guys
what's going on here?
I feel a bit of tension in the air right? 🤭
Who knows what will happen in the next chapter, what do you think?
See you in the next chapter
Love y'll🤍