My Best Friend Brother

Episode 47

………. FEW MONTHS LATER …………
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…. Adam’s POV………..
“…Ariel Bradshaw who will be continuing her journey to Riverdale University and will be majoring in Accounting and Business Administration and Management.” The principle announces.

Cheers and roars of noise can be heard from our fellow classmates as they shout and scream loudly, showing their support.
I rise from my seat as I shout at the top of my lungs, “Yes! Whoo! Congratulations, baby! That’s my girl!” I continue to throw compliments at Ariel over the very loud teenagers.

I nudge a random dude that was sitting next to me and say, “That’s my girlfriend.” I smile widely at him as I motion to Ariel on the stage.

He sends me a sheepish smile as he takes a seat back down.

Ariel goes up the stage and accepts her diploma with probably one of the biggest smiles I’ve ever seen in her face.
I continue to shout loudly for her until the very moment she leaves the stage.

I had already accepted my diploma and returned to my seat. Only Josh and Bryce were left out of all of us who had to collect theirs.

These past few months had been very eventful and unexpected, to say the least.
So many things had happened that it almost seemed unrealistic.

It had all started a few weeks after my birthday and we realised that Nick had been very distant at the time.

No one knew about his whereabouts after or before school. We all were quite worried because Nick was always a chirpy and outgoing person.

A few days had past and we decided to once again stop by his house to see if he would answer this time.

That was quite an emotional day for us.
It was to our surprise that there, stood Nick and Josh….

Together…..
Alone……
Kissing……
Everyone was awestruck. Of course we demanded answers and they both admitted that they had admitted their feelings for each other a few days after the party.

Turns out that they both didn’t know of their sexuality but the more time they spent together, the more time they just knew.
Tears were shed because Nick was quite freaked out about what his parents would think. He cried on Ariel’s lap for nearly the whole night.

It was expected as his parents weren’t the nicest people and
they were really strict.

For Josh, it was different because he had a gay uncle so when he dropped the bomb on his parents, it was quite shocking but his parents had already knew how to handle to situation since they had before.

That same night, we had convinced Nick to tell his parents and he reluctantly agreed, not being able to hold the secret anymore or hide his relationship with Josh either.

His parents were not pleased. In fact, a lot of yelling had happened but by all means, Nick was still their only child so they had to live with it. Not accept it, but live with it.
Next was Elle.

About two months ago, after always putting it of, she finally decided to speak to her parents.
She told them about how she felt and the lack of attention that she received and after about 3 hours of deep, long conversing, multiple tears were shed and hugs were given out……. From that day, they had agreed that they would go family counselling because her mother wanted her family back and would do anything to see her little girl happy again.
Everyday, Elle would come to us, beaming with joy about each one of their sessions and we would glad fully listen, thankful for her change in attitude and quite elated to see her smile.

After the counselling, things were finally beginning to look her way. She would even go as far as saying, “I have the perfect family.”

Sadly though, tragedy hit her family not even three full days after, when her father died from a tumour.

It had began to form for months but due to the fact that he hadn’t been visiting the doctor and ignoring his headaches, when they found out, he merely had hours left of surviving.

Elle was beyond devastated. Cried her heart out.

In her time of need, Miranda was there every night to comfort her and to give her a shoulder to cry on in which she gratefully accepted.

As time flew by, they created a blossoming relationship and everything was once again looking up for Elle, although she obviously was just crushed by her father’s sudden death.

As for Landon and Bryce, they’ve been… the same.

I mentally roll my eyes just as the thought passes my mind and I see both of them checking out a girl’s a-s that just walked by as they playfully nudge each other and send wolf whistles her way.

They haven’t changed one bit. Still the same old players.

I snapped out of my thoughts as I see Ariel rushing toward me, “Did you see, Adam?” She squeals. “I walked without falling in these long a-s heels!” She screams excitedly as she lashes onto my neck.

I instantly wrap my arms around her neck, “I saw you. You were great, baby!” I reassure as I pull back.

She’s about to say something as Libby comes up to her wearing a red dress that stops just about her knees with Liam following behind her.

“There’s my best friend!” She yells as she stops in front of Ariel and hugs her tightly.
“You were so good! I’m so proud of you!” Libby says excited as she pushes Ariel back at arms length.

“Thanks, Libby.” She says appreciatively as she’s unable to wipe the smile on her face.
“Congratulations, Ariel.” Liam compliments as he gives her a side hug and afterward giving me a bro hug.

“Oh, my babies!” My mother gushes as she comes out of no where with tears in her eyes, my father and Ariel’s parents behind her.
She comes and gives both Ariel and I bone cracking hugs as my father passes her a tissue while comforting her.

“My baby is all grown up!” Ariel’s mother sobs into her husband’s chest.

“Going off to college in a few months.” She wipes her tears.

“Mom…” Ariel whines with unshed tears in her eyes. “Don’t cry, then you’ll make me cry.” She reasons as she blinks away her tears.

Tony, Ariel’s father playfully rolls his eyes at their exchange.

“Honey, the college is only an hour drive away, she’ll come and visit at least once a month.” He pats his wife’s back.
“Protect my baby for me, Adam.” She ignores her husband’s comforting words.
I give her a reassuring nod, letting her that I would never let anything hurt Ariel.

“I’m proud of you, son.” My father pats my back……… “Thank you, dad.” I give him a nod.

Just then, Bryce, Josh and Landon arrive, all with diplomas in their hands.

“Ah, we did it you son of a bit–” Landon stops midway when he sees our parents.
He then clears his throat, “Nice you see you, misters and madams.” He puts on a deep voice.

My parents roll their eyes, already knowing that Landon is one hell of an a-s, especially with hanging out so much around my house.
Our parents take their leave after congratulating us again.

They would see us later tonight where we planned to have dinner to celebrate.
“Where’s the rest of the guys?” Ariel’s confused voice ask.

“Nick is using the bathroom and Miranda and Elle are talking to their parents.” Josh announces as his eyes light up at the mention of Nick.

None of us get to reply because a photographer comes up to us.
“Would you like a picture?” He asks politely.
We all smile at each other as we nod eagerly and seconds after, the rest of the guys join us as we all pose together for a picture.

This was it.
The ending of a great journey.
And yet, a beginning of a new one.
I have the perfect girl and all goofy a-s friends that I wouldn’t even trade for the world if I had a choice.

A lot of other classmates see and quickly come to join us, all wanting to be in the shot.
We all throw up our hats in the air excitedly just as the picture snaps.

I think to myself, I doubt my life could get any better.

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Ariel sighs contentedly as I trace my fingers all over her arm.
We had just returned home from the celebration dinner and we all were worn out.
“What’s on your mind? I can practically feel you thinking.” I chuckle.

She lightly runs her knuckles over my bare chest.

“I don’t know…” She breathes.
“We’ve come such a long way that it almost seems… surreal. It’s just so…” She admits.

I hum in agreement.
“What are you trying to say, baby?” I whisper as I rest my chin on her head.
She thinks for a while before a small smile graces her lips and I smile at what she says next,………..

“I guess I just never expected to fall for ‘MY BEST FRIEND’S BROTHER’.”….
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???…… and there goes the perfect love songs as the light fade out from thestage….. ???
?????A duet by Ed Sheeran & Beyonce Lyrics….
……. {perfect remix}….. ?????
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