Fast-forward. After prom, it was just shy of two weeks until graduation. Autumn was, along with most students, mostly preoccupied with studying for finals and wrapping up end-of-term projects. She was exceptionally giddy at counting down the days until she was 'free', and that we didn't have to hide anymore. Yes, yes, she rolled her eyes, it can't be too obvious, too fast... But we'll be able to be together! I tried my hardest to hide my own excitement and be the mature, reserved one. She had been mentioning that her parents had been hinting at a big surprise for her graduation, and once Autumn thinks there's a secret about her, she has to know. I just assumed it'd be a new car or something, and didn't really give it all that much thought. At the time, I just interpreted her excitement as kind of, I dunno, juvenile I guess. But then again, I'm not too big on surprises. It was the day before the big day. My cell had been off for some reason, and when I clicked it on, I noticed severa
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