The smell of it was toxic, and the people moving up and down the hallways like larva that had been freshly laid on the top. But thank fuck that was over with as of five hours ago. They had walked across that stage, gotten their diplomas, and then flipped off the building that they had gone to for the last four years. It hadn’t just been he and Lucas who had graduated, but also Alexis, Tarren, and Bodhi. The graduation party being held was at The Grizzly clubhouse, and although some thought it a bit too “adult” for this purpose, it had the most space, a kitchen, pool table, and a big ass back yard that held the tent and food. Besides, the clubhouse had been used for many family gatherings and parties. He brought his bottle of water to his mouth and took a long drink as he watched Alexis over the rim. Ever since that kiss they’d shared back at the lake two years ago they had been seeing each other. In fact, they were inseparable. But aside from some heavy groping and making out they hadn’t done anything else.