Page 10 (2/2)

He nods, like thatmore?”

I nod, sure that he’s worried about the possibility of ending up in son hospital

“I really think I’ hiht a smile and wipe the lipstick that smeared on his mouth

“We need a toast,” Cade announces

Xander chuckles and raises his glass “Hit us with it, brother”

Cade raises his glass and we all echo “Here’s to growing up, beco better people, and the best year of our lives Cheers”

“Cheers,” we echo, and clink our glasses

together

I smile over at Xander While I’ve been worried about the future, I know that as long as I have hireat

He leans over to kiss my forehead, and I melt into his touch

I never believed I’d one day look at anyone—but especially him—and think this is my person He completes me in every possible way I couldn’t have found anyone more perfect for me

The nerves return e arrive at uys head off to the stadiu held

Rae, Nova, and I head into the school and to the front lobby where ere told to own rentals

“Hey!” Joel, Nova’s friend, waves at us and h the crowd to us Joel started out as only Nova’s friend, but has since integrated hih Jace won’t aduy

“Hey,” Nova greets, and then hugs him