Chapter Fifty-Four: Graduation Celebrations

Recap:


Gavin protests his love for Alice outside the gates of the Whitehouse, Holly comes back and things are finally beginning to look up for the broken cousin relationship, Ben and Gavin also seem to have fixed there previous issues with one another and Mr. President learns to accept that his daughter will not give up her fight, for the boy that she's in love with.


Chapter Fifty-Four: Graduation Celebrations


"When I was picked to be this year's valedictorian, I was beyond overwhelmed. I had no idea what to say, but then I watched a show of Ellen and the ideas started flowing in." I let out a few laughs, along with the crowd. Her red hair was styled into a bob, showing off her strong jawline.


Xenia or X, as she introduced herself was beginning to wrap up her speech. I remember her from my Math class, she was the one who was seated next to Ben. I never really talked to her, but hearing her talk now. Made me realize why she was picked to be valedictorian, she is obviously smart, but she has a certain spark in her eyes.


Kind of similar to the one I see in Thomas' eyes when he beats his old record of how many pancakes he could consume.


"Ellen DeGeneres once said; follow your passion, stay true to yourself and never follow someone else's path. Unless you're in the woods and you're lost and you see a path. By all means, you should follow that." I smiled, I enjoyed hearing her talk. "Congratulations class of 2014." X said, waving to the crowd, heading off stage as she concluded her speech.


"Is it done yet?" Thomas whispered, from beside me.


I rolled my eyes, this was like his fifth time asking me. I turned to him, grabbing his iPod out of his hand, "If you were to watch what was going on maybe you would know."


Thomas glared at me in return, as I pocketed his device. I wasn't quite sure why he came to Gavin's graduation, however as we entered the auditorium I noticed how Thomas was eyeing the foods table and it was now starting to make sense.


"Why can't you just be like Garrett?" I muttered, my arms wrapped around the four year old who was seated on my lap.


"Because I am not four and I don't get amused by shiny things." Thomas fired back, eyeing my bracelet Garrett was playing with.


"Could you two quit your bickering?" Ricky asked, shushing us. "People are beginning to stare."


They were already staring the moment we arrived onto the football field, where this year's graduation was taking place- due to the amount of people that attended. They couldn't fit everyone into the school's gym, plus they were too cheap to rent out a good place. Holly and Sarah's words.


I tried my best to ignore the stares and flashes of camera's as people directed them toward us. We weren't anything important we are just kids of The President. It's not like we are the Royal Family.


I fiddled with my hands, I kind of did wish my parents were here instead off touring in Australia, because than it would take most of the attention off Thomas and I.


I turned my attention towards the podium where they now began to call students up one by one, alphabetically to receive there diploma's.


It wasn't long until the principal announced on the microphone one of the five people whom I was actually here for, "Benjamin James," Thomas and I clapped and even hollered as Ben got up on the podium to receive his diploma. "Andrew Perkins..." I laughed along with the audience when Andy began to do some weird dance, which mainly consisted of shaking his 'booty' to the audience.


"That's enough Mr. Perkins, thank you." Ms. Kuch, the school's secretary said, as Andy shook our principal's hand, taking a bow before heading off stage.


Ms. Kuch carried on with the list of names, "Holly Richards... Sarah Rose." We did the same as Holly and Sarah got up to receive their diplomas.


As for the whole Holly situation, considering that there was only a month left of school, it made more sense for her to graduate here rather than in Montana. So, for the last month of school she has been going back and forth to Montana every two weeks on weekends to see her dad and on weekdays she would stay in DC.


However, she did end up applying to the University of Montana getting into the department of psychology. So, after graduation she was planning on moving down there for good. Which to be honest, was a little hard on me. Considering we just kind of made up with each other, not too long ago.


While Sarah and Andy both applied to the University of California. Sarah for the program of theater, dance and performing studies and Andy for film studies. Both renting out an apartment nearby together leaving a week or two before school starts, in order for all of us to spend the summer together, minus Holly.


As for Ben, he's staying here in DC. Applying to the Metropolitan Police Academy, in order to become a police officer. He starts training a week or two after school is in session.


I tuned back in as, Gavin was next in line to receive his diploma. "Gavin Storm..." I clapped and hollered, louder than I did for anyone even my own cousin as Gavin got on stage.


Yes, a lot of the graduating class did whisper amongst themselves and peers. Who wouldn't? Everyone was shocked that Gavin was graduating to begin with. But, I was just happy that he pulled his grade up passing his exams and actually graduating with his year.


"Go Gavy!" Garrett yelled, but I doubted Gavin could hear him from where we were seated.


I smiled, when Gavin shook Mr. Chubby's hand. The relief on both of their faces looking into each other's eyes for the last time. All Gavin did to our principal was cause him agony and misery.


However, if I was in Mr. Chubby's place, it would take all my will not to break down in a happy dance while Gavin walked off stage.


As for Gavin and I? I had no idea where we were going to end up. I applied to all the same universities that Gavin had, completing my diploma through homeschooling. To be honest I didn't even know what programs he applied to, I never asked and neither did he. We hardly ever talked about our future, which did worry me.


We soon got to the end of the list, as Ms. Kuch said the final vows of congratulations.


"Congratulations, to the class of 2014." Ms. Kuch and Mr. Chubby said, at the exact same time. As students threw their caps in the air. Family, relatives and friends clapped for their loved ones.


Few minutes later the crowd began to disperse, looking for their new graduate.


"I am going to find Gavin," I said, handing off Garrett over to Ricky. "Don't lose him." I said, pointing to Garrett. "And make sure he," I said, pointing to Thomas. "Doesn't break, hurt or finish anything or anyone."


Ricky rolled his eyes as he waved his hand in dismissal heading in the direction of the foods table with the boys.


I pushed my way towards the crowd, some people stopping to say hello as I congratulated them not before quickly excusing myself. Half of the people or well most of them I didn't know, but they knew me.


"Gavin!" I called out, to him. His cap and gown in hand as he lifted his head up, making eye contact with me. I ran straight towards him, his arms wide open. The moment felt at all, too familiar. "Congratulations," I whispered, softly. My legs dangling from the ground as he swayed me back and forth.


"Thanks, nerd." He said, kissing me on my cheek as he let me down.


"Where's Garrett?" He asked, looking a little worried.


"He's with Thomas." I replied, as he gave me a troubled look. "Don't give me that look, Thomas is with Ricky."


Gavin raised his eyebrows at me in response, "is that supposed to make me feel better?"


I chuckled. Ever since, Gavin showed up outside the Whitehouse gates with a bunch of protesters confessing his love for me as I like to call it.


Things finally began to light up in my anything but boring life.


I still don't know where I stood with Gavin or what to call him for that matter, but it was a good feeling. My mom was right, my dad finally warmed up to the idea of Gavin.


It was hard on all of us, when I invited Gavin over for the first time to have dinner with my family. Awkward wasn't a term I would use to describe the atmosphere surrounding the dinner table, it was much worse than that.


However, even after that disastrous night. Gavin was still by my side and I doubt he was going anywhere, his words not mine.


He entwined his free hand with mine as we walked toward the direction where I had left the three boys last.


"Thanks for coming." He said, throwing his gown over his shoulder, pulling me closer towards him.


"I wouldn't miss you graduating for anything." I said, sincerely. "After all, you graduating is a shock to everyone. No one thought that you would be able to do it. With that non-existent brain of yours, did you see the look when Mr. Chubby handed you your diploma, he never looked so relieved in his life." I teased.


He casted his eyes to the ground, the mood changing quite quickly. Guiltiness for making fun of him, quickly washed over me.


"Gav?" I whispered, "You know I was joking, right?"


"Yeah. I know you were, it's just that..." He sighed, frustration evident in his tone.


"You're thinking about your mom, aren't you?"


It was moments like these, I felt helpless. I don't know what it's like to lose someone you love so much, the only person that I have ever lost to death was my grandmother on my mother's side and even then, I didn't know her that well.


He let go of my hand, running his hand through his hair. "I just miss her so much."


"I know you do."


Letting out a defeated sigh, looking at me with tired eyes. "Is it bad that after all these years I still hope this is all one big dream and that she's still alive?"


"She's proud of you, remember that."


Gavin just nodded his head in return, saying nothing more.


He looked more miserable than Thomas, when he found out that dad was the one who was exchanging his lost tooth for money. Trust me when I tell you, I have never seen a six year old cry harder than Thomas did when he found out the truth, he was sad and mopey for the next two weeks.


I felt the gift I had in my back pocket for Gavin. I reached for gift, making sure that it was still there.


"So... Cake?" Gavin asked, nodding at the foods table.


"Cake." I repeated, as we headed towards the line of people waiting for their turn in the food line.


What's supposed to be the happiest day of his life, is turning out to be one of his saddest days. I stared at the blank look casted upon his face.


I knew that I was going to do something to change it. Of course with a little help from my special gift.


*


I slammed the truck door, hopping out of the passenger seat.


I didn't give much of a choice to Gavin when I asked him to drive me here. It wasn't for me anyways, it was more for him. You know, at least attempt to get him out of this slump that he seemed to put himself in.


Before we left I made sure that Ricky took the boys back to the Whitehouse, Garrett included.


"Why are we here?" Gavin asked, as he approached me.


"Because..." I started out, "you need to learn how to face your fears."


"And how is coming to the place I used to dance, supposed to help me in anyway?" He questioned, with a cock of his eyebrow.


I gave him an exasperated look.


"Fine," he said, frustrated. "What fears?"


"Fear of change." I stated, "Fear of letting go." Gavin just stared at me with a blank look upon his face. I grabbed his hand, entwining it with my own. "I know the death of your mother is something most people don't ever recover from. But, if I have ever learned anything about you is that you aren't like most people. You're stupid, careless, reckless, you have this weird habit of-"


"Your point?" Gavin interrupted, glaring at me.


"The point is, that you have a good heart." I whispered, softly. "And I am so proud to call you my boyfriend." I said, sincerely looking into those deep brown eyes that I truly loved so much.


"If I remember correctly, which I do. I don't recall, anyone asking anyone to be their girlfriend or boyfriend. If you want to put labels on our relationship." He said, serious.


I looked down, "I-I just thought that you know after everything that has happened between us that you would have wanted to be my boyfriend."


"So you assumed?" A smirk appearing on his face.


"Well, yeah..." I muttered.


Gavin let out a chuckle, "you know what I love? After everything that has happened between us, that I could still make you just as flustered as I did the first day that I met you."


"I am not flustered," I protested.


"Really?" He questioned, cocking his eyebrow, "because it looks to me that someone is having a hard time expressing their undying love for me."


I narrowed my eyes at him, "you're having fun aren't you?"


He grinned at me, placing his forehead against mine. "More than you could ever imagine."


I took a step back, two could play at this game.


"Okay. Since I am not your girlfriend. I am pretty sure friends don't hold hands, kiss or even touch each other like you seem to have a hard time learning not to do." I said, ripping my hand away from his as he was quick to reach out to me.


He took a giant step towards me, grabbing my hand and bringing them to his lips. Blowing on my hand, "is the option to be friends with benefits, still on the table?"


I let out a snort, "goodbye Gavin." I said, with a roll of my eyes turning around as I began to walk away.


I heard him let out a snicker, as I counted down from three in my head. By the time I got to one, I felt arms circle around my waist as Gavin's mouth found its way to my ear.


"Just to be clear, if I do ask you to be my girlfriend will I be able to do this?" He asked, as he began to nibble on my left ear.


I began to wriggle in his arms as his mouth found its way down my neck.


"Or how about this?" As his teeth sunk it to my neck, causing myself to let out a slight moan. My eyes began to flutter close as I ignored the occasional car pass by and the fact that we were outside in public.


I felt as he begun to suck on my neck as he began to pave the way to create a hickey.


A few moments later, I began to come to my senses when Gavin licked my ear dragging his tongue towards my cheek. He rested his head on my neck, beginning to nuzzle me.


The fog that was occupying my brain a few moments ago finally began to clear up, when I finally took senses of what was going on.


I made a move in order to pull away from him. However, Gavin must have knew this was coming because he tightened his grip around my waist.


"Gavin stop," I said, trying to sound serious but it came out hazy.


"What did you say?" He asked, in between kissing all over my neck.


"Gavin, were in public." I muttered, trying to pull away.


"We could take this to my car?" He suggested.


I narrowed my eyes, but he wasn't facing me. "I hope you realize I am mad at you."


I felt him smile, his mouth pressed on my neck. "I know, nerd. I know."


He stopped kissing me, his face just buried in my neck, once again. None of us saying a word, it was kind of nice, besides the fact my neck and face was burning up due to my non-boyfriends touch.


"So, why did you make me drive here?" He whispered, his hot breath fanning my skin.


"I was going to give my boyfriend a graduation gift, but I don't seem to have one." I said, in a sarcastic tone.


I felt his head move away from my neck, as he lifted his head up. His hand quick to find its way to my back pocket, I let out a shriek as I felt his hand pull out the envelope I stuck in earlier.


I pulled myself away from his grasp as he looked at the envelope in speculation.


"What is this?" He questioned, looking at me with curious eyes.


"Hey! Give it back!" I said, making a move towards it but he was quick to raise his arm in the air away from my grasp.


"So, this is my gift?" He said, clearly enjoying himself.


"Did you not hear me? The gift was for my boyfriend."


"Which I am." He stated, shaking the envelope. "What's in here?" He questioned, shaking the envelope.


"First you kiss me without my permission, than you violate my privacy, now you take things that aren't yours." I muttered, crossing my arms over my chest.


He nodded his head, "yeah. Because, the envelope doesn't say Gavin Storm on it." He said, giving me his famous signature look as I stared at his name that I sprawled on the front earlier.


I knew I should have worn a sundress or something.


"And anyways, I violated your privacy when I kissed you."


"I could call my dad on you," I muttered.


"But, you wouldn't because no matter how much you despise me right now, you still love me." He said, making kissy noises, something that Thomas would most probably do.


I didn't say anything because even though I would much rather take the envelope and beat his sorry no good of an ass, however, we both knew what he said was true.


I kept quiet as he ripped open the letter that I worked so ever hard to put together. Note the sarcasm.


The rattling object inside the envelope, fell to the ground as Gavin ripped it open.


He looked down at the keys as he stared back up at me.


"You bought me a car?" He asked, looking at me in dismay as he bent down to pick up the keys.


He looked at the keys more carefully and I could have sworn I heard the wheels in his brain churning.


"You bought me a house?" He asked, shock evident in his tone.


I rolled my eyes, I was losing brain cells listening to him speak.


"You know that building over there." I said, pointing to the rundown building with the name- Linda's Dance Academy dangling from the top.


I watched as the name, swung softly in the cool breeze. That was most definitely a danger hazard, no wonder the whole area is off limits to the public.


"You mean the dance studio?"


"Look inside the envelope." I stated, as he did what he was told.


He pulled out a letter opening it. I watched as his eyes concentrated on the words as realization began to appear on his face.


"You bought me the dance studio?" He whispered, looking at me in shock.


"I didn't buy it, my dad just, you know." I said, hoping he knew terms that did not include the word buying or bought.


"Know what?"


"Never mind."


"So, the studio." He began, "is mine, again?"


Originally, the Dance studio belonged to Linda- hence the name of the academy. However, when she passed away and her daughter moved away. The academy was placed in Gavin's hands, after all he was a close friend to Linda and her family.


Gavin never told me the real reason to why the building was shut down. I learned from my father and he said that considering there were no classes taking place and Gavin couldn't keep up with the rent and plus the fact he was way too young to be owning one in the first place.


I shook my head. "Not yours. Ours." I stated, "After all, you're going to need a gorgeous secretary to help keep things running."


Gavin rolled his eyes, approaching me.


"I don't need a gorgeous secretary. What I need is a gorgeous girlfriend." He said, placing his forehead on mine as he stared not only into my eyes but my heart as well. "Do you know anyone who is up for that job?"


I shrugged, my hands finding their way up his torso and tanging my fingers into his hair.


"I have an amazing girl in mind." I said, with a slight smirk on my face.


He smiled, "you do?"


I nodded my head, "but it all depends. How much is the pay?"


"It's unlimited."


"On how much she gets paid?"


"Yes. If she doesn't mind getting paid in kisses."


I let out a snort, "I prefer the good stuff."


"The good stuff?" He repeated, bringing my body closer to his. "Like what?"


"Like money." I said, stepping on my tippy toes, as I grabbed his tie, tugging his lips towards mine.


"Well, Gavin Storm's kisses are much more valuable than money." He said, his eyes staring at my lips.


"Who says?"


His eyes flickered to mine for a brief second, "me."


I opened my mouth to deny that but even I couldn't when I felt his lips on mine. Both of our mouths moving in an incredibly fast rate, as if our lives depended on it.


I enjoyed kissing Gavin more than I loved skittles and even being compared to something as awesome as skittles, Gavin should be touched to say the least.


I pulled away from him when I heard a familiar sound coming from Gavin. His eyes widened, as he looked at me. His cheeks turning the same shade as his lips.


"D-did you just fart?" I said, in between giggles.


Gavin's face dropped as he looked at me with narrowed eyes. His lips were beyond red and swollen and I am pretty sure I looked the exact same.


"I didn't fart!" He whined.


"So, something just came out of your other end that had the exact same sound to it?" I questioned, trying to contain my laughs by biting my lip.


"It came from my mouth or well the back of my throat to be exact." He explained, looking embarrassed. "I guess you found my soft spot."


I was kissing his neck when he made that sound.


However, I wasn't quite sure I believed him.


"Really?" I said, my lips finding that exact same spot as I began to suck on it.


I heard as he began to pant his nails digging into my waist. A few seconds later I heard the exact same sound come out of Gavin that resembled a fart.


I began my second round of giggles as Gavin rolled his eyes keeping a tight grip on me as I laughed.


"Why do you make that noise?" I asked, my laughs finally beginning to subside.


He shrugged, "how am I supposed to know? I have never made that noise in my life."


I nodded my head, "okay. Whatever helps you sleep at night." I said, patting his chest with my hand.


Gavin opened his mouth to say something, however the sound of someone honking cut him off.


"Hey!" I heard a man shout, as we both turned to look at the man yelling to us from his car. "This is a public place, if you guys are going to have dry sex at least do it in your car."


My cheeks flushed in embarrassment, as the man drove away.


Gavin just shrugged, grabbing my hand and leading me towards his truck. "Come on, you heard the man. We will continue this in the car, girlfriend."


Stopped in my tracks, "what did you call me?"


Gavin looked at me weirdly, "girlfriend?" He asked, looking lost.


I smiled, even though he didn't directly ask me full out to be his girlfriend. I knew that he considered me to be his girlfriend and to be honest I found our whole argument pretty pointless, now.


I didn't need Gavin to be my boyfriend to know how much he loves me or how much I enjoy kissing him. Calling each other boyfriend and girlfriend is just a label.


"Gavin?" I called out to him, his head turning to face me. "I love you and your farting noise."


He chuckled, "I love you too and not only because you're The President's Daughter."


I raised my eyebrows, "what?"


He shook his head, "nothing." He said, throwing his arm over my shoulder and planting a kiss on my forehead.


I wrapped my arms around his waist as we walked towards the truck in silence.


"Gavin?" I called out to him, stopping him from moving any further.


He raised his eyebrows at me, "What's wrong?"


I took a deep breath, "I can't promise you a perfect relationship without arguments over our differences and trust issues. However I can promise that as long as you're trying, I am staying." I blurted out before I could stop myself.


"Where is all of this coming from?" He asked, looking a tad confused but also amused.


"The bottom of my heart." I said, giving him a small smile.


He pulled me towards him, kissing the top of my head, "this is just one of a billion reasons on why I love you."


*****


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