I said nothing else about it and went to find Jake with the drink he was supposed to be getting me. I found him in the kitchen talking with our friends. I hated the way graduation ended. It wasn’t how I expected today to go.

“Is Lana not here?”. I asked.

“Her and Pete are coming soon”. Lacey smiled. “You look amazing by the way”.

“Thank you”. Again, I felt Jake’s hand on my lower back. Maybe he was just letting me know he was there. Alanna had yet to say hello, but I ...