Gongshow

"Ladies and gentlemen, your graduating class!" Principal Moore called.

Everyone cheered as the graduates threw up their caps. The ceremony ended and all the graduates went to their families. Audrey had attended the graduation with Sam and his family for Griffin. Griffin came off the stage and over to them. He hugged Theresa, who was in tears. Next, was Paul. Paul smiled, shook his hand, and pulled him into a hug. Max made a comment about how surprised he was before they hugged.

"Gotta agree with Max." Sam smirked as he patted Griff's back.

Griffin looked to Audrey. She had a giant smile on her face. She opened her arms for a hug. He smiled, leaning down to hug her. He lifted her in a hug, letting out a growl while he did. She laughed as he put her down.

"I'm proud of you, ya big lug." She clapped his shoulder.

"Wow, not even related to me and she was nicer than both of you." Griffin hissed at Sam and Max.

Sam rolled his eyes, wrapping an arm around Audrey. She looked around, noticing Taylor latched on to Jacob. She grabbed Sam's hand, tugging him along with her. He followed her are she walked over to the Troubas and Mark and his family. Jacob saw her and smiled. She gave him a hug.

"Wild that you guys are leaving me already." She mumbled as she pulled back. "Who's gonna deal with Sam for me?" She teased.

Mark laughed as he hugged her. "I'm pretty sure you can handle Sam and then some."

She shrugged. "True, he's a bitch." She stated, earning a pinch on her butt from Sam.

"So, who's throwing the party tonight?" Ryan hollered, drapping an arm over Sam and Audrey.

"That would be Jakey over here." Malcolm grinned, grabbing Jacob's shoulder.

Taylor smiled before she started looking around. "Where are Kaylynn and Mack?"

"They're walking over. Mack's mom made him get a bunch of pictures out front of the school." Seth laughed.

Audrey wrapped an arm around Ryan, resting her head on him. "Can you believe it, Tay? Our little boys are growing up." She frowned.

"I can't believe it." Taylor said in a baby voice while she pinched her brother's cheeks.

Taylor's mood changed as the night went on. She promised Jacob she would stay sober to make sure the house stayed in good condition. Audrey and Danielle had agreed to do the same, yet Taylor was alone.

Audrey had disappeared with Sam hours ago. Taylor wasn't about to ask questions. Danielle was currently against the wall, pulling Michael into her while they shared a passionate make out session. So basically, they were drunk and ditched her for their boyfriends. Typical.

"Tay!" Seth cried, staggering over to her. She held him up. "Morgan is laying out back and he won't come in unless you go see him."

She nodded. "Okay, Seth. Drink some water." She patted his shoulder.

He grabbed her shoulders to stop her from walking away. "Don't let Morgan die." He frowned.

"Morgan's not gonna die, Seth. Go find Jacob." She smiled, walking outside.

Morgan was literally laying in the grass. He was missing a shoe and his shirt was ripped down the front. She shook her head. He was calling out her name too. She walked over and put her hand over his mouth. His eyes widened at her before he licked her hand.

"Ew! Morgan!" She cried.

"My tongue has been in your mouth before, Taylor. D,"

"Stop. You know you can't talk like that." She crossed her arms.

He crossed his, still laying on his back. "And why not, Miss Priss?"

"Because I'm back with Jack." She rolled her eyes.

"That rhymes!" He exclaimed. "Isn't that a song? Let's go back, back to Jack!"

She shook her head. "It's 'to the shack' and let's get you to bed, alright?" She sighed, pulling him up.

"Only if you'll be in bed with me." He smirked.

She shook her head, guiding him into the house. She took him straight upstairs. They had a spare room now that TJ had finally moved out. She peaked into Chris's room and it was empty. No doubt Jacob had made him party with them.

Taylor tucked Morgan into bed. She went to the washroom and grabbed him a bucket and some water. He thanked her, excessively. She nodded, sitting next to him. He begged her to stay until he fell asleep. As much as he annoyed her, she still cared about him.

"You know what fucking sucks?" He yelled.

"The hangover you'll have tomorrow?" She laughed.

"No, that you're not mine." He pouted.

"Morg,"

"I'm going thousands of miles away for university,"

"You're going forty five minutes away, Morgan." She furrowed her brows.

"Thousands of miles!" He argued. "And I'm not gonna be able to focus on my schooling or hockey."

"Why?" She questioned.

"Because I still want you and you don't want me." He quieted down. "You're all that's ever on my mind and I hate it, but I don't hate you."

She felt her stomach drop. "Go to bed, Morg." She breathed, stroking his hair. "We'll talk later."

"Don't let Jack fuck with you again, okay, Taylor?" Morgan begged. "You deserve the universe and he's like a little, scrawny, star."

She smiled. "I promise I won't. Goodnight."

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