"fuck, we did it bren. we actually did it." ryan breathed, fingers grasping the graduation cap.
"yes we did, baby. I'm so proud of you." Brendon replied, pressing a kiss to ryan's lips.
the two sat in brendon's room, boxes now littering the once crowded room.
they were getting an apartment together, and taking classes at the nearby university.
ryan had a degree in writing and brendon had a degree in music.
their lives were certainly improving, they looked forward to what lied ahead.
ryan lifted his head from brendon's shoulder and smiled.
"I love you, brendon."
"I love you too, pretty boy."