Chapter 7

(Y'all this is it. This is Phoebe's college experience. I hope you all enjoy this chapter. I did it so it is going from the present (May of senior year and her graduation) to flashbacks throughout her senior year. Next will be real life for Phoebe. Meaning work and the stressors of real life. Don't we know it. Thank y'all for reading. You guys have been such a light in my life. XOXO)

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SENIOR YEAR RECAP

"Phoebe Grace Grey," The dean of my college says as I walk across the stage to get my diploma. Phoebe Grey Child Psychologist. They said hold the clapping till the end, but I picture my dad clapping his hands and my mom grabbing his arm telling him to quiet down.

I take my diploma, smile for the picture with my dean, and finish my walk across the stage. Man four years of hell for that. I'm kidding. Kind of. I have a bachelor's degree in Child Psychology. It is crazy to say I even have a degree in anything. I think back to this past year. What a year it was.

(Flashback Phoebe - September of senior year)

"We made it bitches," I yell to Kendra, Maisy, and Olivia as we all take a shot of tequila in our new house. The house that we are doing to live in for this entire year.

"WOOOOO," Maisy yells as she does another shot by herself.

"Can you believe we are fucking seniors?" Kendra asks. I shake my head no.

"I feel like a washed up senior already this tequila is going to my head," Liv says and I nod agreeing with her.

"Same girl," I say and she laughs.

"I could down a bottle of this and not have a problem," Maisy says.

"That's called alcoholism," Olivia butts in and we all laugh.

"Okay so are we going to the bars tonight?" Maisy asks.

"Fuck yeah we are," Kendra says.

"Shit okay," I say and take another shot. We order a cab and head to Emerald. It is one of the best bars in town.

When we get there the party has already started. They have a DJ and lots of dancing. It is more of a club than a bar. We get drinks and down them before heading to the dance floor. We all dance together and it is only a matter of time before creepy guys come up and start trying to grind on us.

"Get the fuck off me," I hear Maisy say. I turn and see a guy with his hands on her hips.

"Don't touch her," Kendra says.

"Oh baby she wants it," he yells over the music. All of a sudden Olivia walks over and slaps the guy across the face. I am surprised the music didn't shut off like in the movies. I cover my open mouth. The guy lets go of Mase and runs off.

I start laughing and we all run and hug Olivia. "Holy shit," I say and she smiles.

"Hey it's senior year bitches, no one can fuck with us," she says and I laugh. These girls are my people.

(End of flashback)

"You may now move your tassels," Dean Williams says. We are all standing and move our Tassels from right to left. We throw our hats up and start moving out of the auditorium. So that is it? I am a big girl now?

I am supposed to get a job now. Well technically I already have one I just haven't told anyone yet. I am scared to tell people. What if my parents don't approve or Nathan gets a job out of Seattle. I know it will last short term, but long term?

It scares me. Now I am starting to wish that Iam back in my college days. Is this adulting? I haven't even step foot out of the auditorium.

(Flashback Phoebe - October of senior year)

I am applying for jobs. This is fucking crazy. I am sitting across from an advisor building my resume to apply for a job. I am writing down my work experience, my transcript, and basically everything that makes me, me.

I have a list of Children's hospitals that I am applying to. My number one right now is Seattle Children's. They are in need of a new psychologist on their burn/ortho/trauma and GI floor. I know I could do that and be very good at it.

The other hospitals I am applying to are Bellevue Children's, Portland Children's, Vancouver Children's, and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. No one knows about that one yet. They had an open spot and I know it's far from home, but I'm in a competitive field. It is not that I am never going to be back home.

The girl I am working with goes over my resume and critiques it. We work back and forth until finally we both can't find any errors. I am going to send it to my mom one last time before actually sending it off. I need a drink after this.

I call Nathan on the way home. He answers after the first ring. "Hey Bee," he says. Oh what I would do to just hug him right now.

"Hey baby," I smile.

"To what do I owe the pleasure?" He asks.

"Oh just checking in on you, I just finished doing my resume with my advisor. How are you?" I ask him.

"Same old same old. School is getting pretty tough to prepare for my internship at Mercy," he says.

"Oh I am sorry baby," I say.

"You know hearing your voice helps," he says.

"Does it now? Maybe I should just keep you on the phone forever," I say and he laughs.

"Oh baby, if I could, I would," he says.

"I miss you," I say.

"I miss you more, Pheebs," he says and I smile.

Oh this boy of mine.

(End of Flashback)

I walk out to my parents, Nathan, and Teddy who are standing waiting for me. My dad is the first person to come embrace me. "I am so proud of you, Bubs. You are going to change this world," he says and kisses my head.

"I always knew you could do it," my mom says teary eyed. I hug her tightly then go to Teddy. He is practicing law and took over my grandpa's old firm. He is so busy, I am not even sure how he made it here.

"I am proud of you, Bubs" Teddy says and I thank him. I then go to Nathan who hugs me tightly. He graduated a month ago and I am so proud of him. He starts medical school next week. Just in time to watch me graduate.

"Oh Bee, you continue to amaze me everyday, baby," he says and leans down kissing my head. We then head outside the auditorium.

My mom insists on taking a million pictures. I get some with my mom, my dad, my mom and dad, Teddy, my mom, dad, and Teddy, and Nathan. It is quite the ordeal, but my mom says they are

good memories to have and I can't argue there.

(Flashback Phoebe - November of senior year)

"Happy 6 year anniversary," I say to Nathan as he wraps his arms around me.

"Happy anniversary baby," Nathan says and kisses me. We are going away for the weekend.

Remember that cabin in Ellensburg, Washington that my parents never let me and Nathan go to with Ava and Tyler? Yeah we're going there. My dad was not too fond of the idea, but Sawyer will be there. And Stella the Gail of the cabin.

We are driving there now. Sawyer is following us. Nathan has his hand on my thigh and the other on my wheel. His thumb rubs back and forth and if I said my panties weren't damp I would be lying. He just has these big muscular arms and strong hands and whew I need to get my head out of the gutter.

We pull up to the cabin and I smile. It is absolutely stunning here. I walk out and look around. Nathan comes around and takes my hand leading me inside.

"Okay guys I'll be in the security wing if you need me, you guys are 22 now so I'm not planning on watching over your every move. Just text me if you want to leave," Sawyer says and I thank him.

"Let's go put our stuff upstairs," Nathan says and I nod. He insists on carrying my bag upstairs. We get up there to the master bedroom and it's beautiful. I sit on the bed and Nathan comes to sit next to me.

"This is beautiful," Nathan says and I smile nodding. I turn to face him. I put my hand on his cheek and start kissing him. He puts his hand on the small of my back and guides to laying down position. He stops and takes off his shirt. I smile and let my eyes roam.

Nathan moves and kneels on the ground at the end of the bed. I have a feeling I know what's coming when he grabs me just under my knees and pulls me so that my legs are bent and my heels are at the end of the bed.

"Can I take these off?" He asks talking about my jeans. I bite my lip nodding. He does and throws them on the floor repositioning my legs.

"Oh baby you're already ready," he says and I blush as his thumb traces over the damp spot on my panties.

Nathan starts kissing my thighs starting by my knees and going down. He kisses the wet spot and looks at me. "When did you get this?" He asks tracing his thumb over the spot. He doesn't actually expect me to tell him. I blush and cover my face.

"Hey no hiding," he says and I feel his hot breath against my thigh.

"When you were rubbing my thigh in the car," I say and he smirks. He pulls my panties over and eases a long finger into me.

"Yeah? Tell me more," he says as he starts pumping his finger.

"Fuck," I arch my back. He stops and I look at him.

"That's not telling me about it," he smirks and stops fingering me.

"You're arms turn me on," I yell so he just won't stop. He smirks and finally goes down right where I want him. This boy has such a capability to turn me on.

(End flashback)

I am going to dinner with my family and Nathan tonight. We are going to a nice restaurant in Vancouver. I'm so excited to have them all around me.

"How does it feel to graduate?" My dad asks as he kisses my head while we walk to the car.

"It feels… weird actually," I say and he nods.

"I'm sure it does, I am so proud of you Bubs. I always knew you could do it," he says and I smile.

"Thank you, Dad," I say and hug him.

We get into the car and head over. I have one my white graduation dress that has bell sleeves and a tie around the waist. It is so cute. Ava helped me pick it out. I wish she could be here, but this is her exam week.

We get to the restaurant and get seated. This is the dinner that I am planning on telling everyone about my job at Seattle Children's. I am scared how everyone is going to react. Let's get drinks first.

My dad orders three bottles of Bollinger. Some family tradition in graduations. He even let me have a glass when Teddy graduated with his bachelors and I wasn't 21 yet. I think everyone at the table had a stroke when he handed me the small glass.

"Cheers to Bubs… Phoebe we are all so proud of you. You are the light that your field needs. We can't wait to watch you continue to grow," he says. I smile and we all clink glasses. I mouth thank you across the table.

After a couple of drinks, I decided it is time. I need to tell them that I start work next month. I clear my throat and everyone looks to me. "Oh wow, okay so," I laugh and take another sip. Everyone looks confused.

"Well, as you all know I have been applying to various children's hospitals on this side of the country," I smile and wink to my dad.

"And just a couple weeks ago I got a call back from one of them and they offered me a job," I say. I look to Nathan who looks confused. Probably as to why this is the first he is hearing about this.

"I'm Seattle Children's newest burn/ortho/trauma psychologist," I say. My mom covers her mouth and smiles. Teddy starts clapping and is the first to come wrap me in his arms. I laugh and hug him.

"Those kiddos are so lucky, Pheebs," he says and I smile thanking him. My mom is the next. She is crying as she hugs me.

"You just continue to amaze me, Phoebe girl," she says and I hug her tightly.

"Thank you momma," I say and hug her.

"Child psychologist, Phoebe Grey. Maybe I'll be seeing you around there," Nathan winks. I laugh and hug him tightly. He does rounds at Seattle Children's to get his pediatric experience.

"I'll see you Dr. Moore," I say as he kisses me. Then my dad is standing there. I can't read his expression.

"You got a job? Already? When do you start?" He asks.

"May 23rd" I say and he nods.

"You never stop," he says and I laugh. He smiles and wraps me in his arms.

"Does this mean you aren't leaving the state?" He asks hopeful.

"Yes it does," I laugh. He holds a fist up pumping it. He was not happy with the thought of me leaving Washington. We hug tightly and he kisses my head.

"Well now we have to celebrate," my dad says and orders another bottle of champagne.

(Phoebe flashback - December)

"Where is he?" I ask. I am drunk and at the final frat fest before the holidays. It's Andrew's frat and he brought me, so I am looking around for him.

"I don't know, I haven't seen TJ either," Olivia laughs. Her big is here so she has been with her.

"Shit I need him to walk me home," I laugh and she shakes her head.

"Well let me know if you have seen Teej," she says using her nickname for him.

I walk upstairs to the frat and start looking in the rooms. It smells kind of like pee and old spice up here. Finally I hear people in a room so I open the door. Oh shit it's a couple hooking up. I go to close the door until I see who it is.

Haley Berber and Tj. Oh fuck. My stomach drops. How am I supposed to deal with this. I quickly shut the door and start making my way downstairs until I get yanked to the side.

"Grey, Grey, it wasn't what it looked like," TJ says. It takes everything out of me not to slap him.

"It's exactly what it fucking looked like don't lie to me TJ," I say.

"Please please just don't tell Liv," he says. Is he alright in the head.

"You either tell her or I do," I say. He runs his hand through his hair and sighs.

"Grey, this isn't your place," he starts to raise his voice.

"Like fuck it's not, she's my best friend," I say.

"And my girlfriend," he says back.

"That you cheated on," I say and sighs before punching the wall right next to my head. I jump out of the way.

"Phoebe," I hear Andrews voice before he tackles TJ. Andrew thought TJ punched me. Shit they are fist fighting. I jump down and try to pry andrew off.

"Andrew, Andrew stop," I yell until more guys come break them apart. Olivia comes running over to him and looks at his bloody nose.

"Andrew what the fuck," Olivia yells. Shit I have to tell her.

"You, you, and you outside now," I scream. They look at me. I'm pissed. Everyone is so immature here. What the fuck is going on.

When we get outside Olivia starts asking a million questions a minute. "No stop, TJ take it away," I say crossing my arms. Andrew has his arm around me.

"Fuck you, Grey," he says. Andrew opens his mouth and I shake my head.

"You tell her or I am," I say.

"Tell me what?" Olivia asks.

"Baby, Phoebe walked in on what she thought was me cheating on you," Olivia looks at me. And I shake my head.

"Yeah I must have been confused since you and Haley were both ass naked," I say and he flicks me off.

"Is this true," Olivia asks tears running down her face.

"Baby it wasn't what it looked like," he said and I shake my head.

"Phoebe and Andrew will you walk me home?" She asks.

"Baby, Liv stop. Come on," he says. She comes over hugging me. Andrew takes us both and we start walking. What a night.

(End flashback)

We've had 4 champagne bottles between the 5 of us. I think everyone is buzzed. Even my dad who I think have seen buzzed maybe once in my life. Nathan has his arm around the back of my chair.

"We should go to the hotel bar," I say. Teddy and my parents are at a hotel across the street. The Heathman.

"Bubs," my dad starts to say no and my mom puts her hand on his chest.

"Come on Christian she only graduates college once, and she's 22," she says.

"One drink," my dad says and I take Nathan's hand as we stand up. Teddy is drunk and I love it. We are laughing about when he hooked up with my big. Then dated her.

We get to the bar and all sit down at a round table. Teddy, Nathan, and my dad get a beer. My mom gets a cosmopolitan, and I decide to get a lemon drop martini.

"To Pheebs," Nathan says as we all clink glasses. I laugh and sip my drink.

One thing leads to another and my dad and I are dancing to The Rolling Stones. I am cracking up laughing as he spins me around. My mom has her phone out recording in one hand and her drink in the other. We look like quite the fools here.

I love this little family of mine. We are all going to be hungover tomorrow, but these memories will be with me forever.

(Phoebe Flashback - January of senior year)

I finished my last round of finals before winter break. Ever. So weird to say. I honestly don't like it. Although I am very excited to make a career out of psychology. Today I am going to a benefit for my dad's company. Unfortunately, winter break did not end soon enough so I got roped into going.

I am wearing a nude gown that has black beaded detail all over it. It is off the shoulder, long sleeve, and tight fitted until about my hips then it flows down to the ground. It is a beautiful dress. My mom and I picked it out two days before the gala because I liked nothing.

Nathan is my date of course. He is on his way to our house as my mom and I drink a glass of white wine together at the table. My dad walks into the kitchen and looks at my mom.

"Should you guys be drinking?" My dad asks. I smirk and take a sip.

"Absolutely," I say and pour him a glass handing it to him. He shakes his head putting the glass down.

"Girls, I mean it. No getting wasted," he says eyeing me.

"It'll be hard not to when mike Crossley comes up and hits on me, but I'll try," I say and just as my dad is about to yell at me for that Nathan walks in the house.

"Hey," I smile as he comes over and kisses my head.

"You look absolutely stunning," he says and I blush. He shakes my dad's hand and kisses my mom's cheek.

We head out after we finish our glass of wine. Nathan and I are in the back seat. He has his arm wrapped around me and his fingers are tracing my shoulder. Oh how I love this boy.

We get out at the venue. There are so many people I can already tell. We get out and Nathan keeps his hand at the small of my back. We walk into the decorated venue and get glasses of champagne.

"Cheers to us baby," I say and he smiles. We walk further into the party and see my aunt Mia.

"Phoebe Grey. You look stunning," she says and I laugh shaking my head.

"You are too much," I say and laugh. We hug each other tightly.

After we go over and see Ava. Andrew is here with her tonight. I give andrew the biggest hug and then Ava. She looks absolutely stunning tonight.

"Well shit how are you guys?" Ava says.

"Were okay, how are you two?" I ask and they blush looking at each other.

"We just hooked up in the boathouse," she says.

"You what? As in the boathouse my parents got engaged in?" I ask.

"yeah it's a right of passage," she winks. "the boathouse in the back. The side door is unlocked and no one is down there," she says and winks at me. I laugh shaking my head.

It is called that dinner is served. I am sitting with Ava, Nathan, and Andrew. There are so many speakers here, it's a snooze fest. Nathan's hand finds its way to my thigh. He leans into me and says "why don't we go find that boathouse," in my ear. I blush and look at andrew and Ava who are not paying attention.

"Someone will know," I say.

"Who?" He asks and I look around. He's right no one will. I blush looking down.

"If I don't get you out of this dress soon I'll have to go take care of myself," he says and I laugh looking at him. I stand up smoothing my dress out and he takes my hand. We sneak out the back.

"Nathan slow down," I laugh as he is about running to the boathouse. Finally we get there and we sneak inside. I smile as he shuts the door and turns ripping off his tie and unbuttoning his pants.

He grabs me and turns me against the wall. Forceful Nathan is so hot. I am panting as he unzips my dress and slides it off me. I'm left in my black thong.

"Holy shit," he says and turns me around so we are face to face and I'm against the wall. He pulls down his boxers and slides my underwear to the side as he picks me up and slides into me.

"Ahhhh," I grip his hair in my hand. Thrusts into me so hard. I kiss his neck as we have sex.

"Fuck Phoebe, come for me," he says and starts going faster.

It doesn't take long for him to make me come and him to come right with me. We help each other get dressed and return to the party.

Oh my gosh this boy.

(End flashback)

We head to bed after dinner, drinks and dancing. I think everyone at this point is drunk and ready for sleep. I stay with Nathan in his hotel room much to my parents disliking. But at this point I'm 22. Not much they can say. They were married by this point in my moms life.

Nathan is in the shower as I lay in the king sized bed. I am on my side in just my panties I am drifting to sleep as I hear the shower turn off. After a couple of minutes, I feel the bed dip.

Freshly showered Nathan pulls me to him so my back is to his chest. He smells so good. "Goodnight," I murmur.

"Goodnight Bee, I'm so proud of you," he says and I smile. I fall asleep with his hand around my waist.

When I wake up Nathan isn't in bed. I sit up and stretch putting on his dress shirt he had on and buttoning it. When I walk out he has breakfast on the table. I smile as I see him reading his book.

"Morning," I smile.

"Good morning, sleepy head," he says and I sit down next to him. He makes me a plate of pancakes, bacon, and eggs. I'm starving so I dig in.

"How did you sleep?" He asks me.

"I slept amazing, I always sleep better with you," I say and hold out a piece of bacon for him to bite.

"Yeah? I think I sleep better with you," he says. "Speaking of, what are your living plans this year?" He asks.

"I'm living in Escala," I say and he smiles.

"Is that what you decided," he asks.

"Yeah my parents already own in, that way I can not have to worry about finding a place," I say and he smiles.

"Are you going to phoebify it?" He asks talking about decoration.

"I've already started," I laugh. I really have I am working with Ava on it. She has been helping me with her friend Kelly to decorate it.

"Show me," he says and I pull up pictures on my phone. I've basically taken the whole place and lightened it up. The floors are a lighter marble. The couches are white and light greys. I've replaced the dark walls with light grey. It is so much happier and brighter.

"You did this?" He asks.

"Well I had a little help," I smirk. He laughs and kisses my head.

"Eat that," he points to my half eaten pancake.

"I'm stuffed," I say and put my hands on my belly.

"Fine," he says and clears the plates.

"So what's your living situation this year. You'll have to be close to Mercy won't you?" I ask him and he nods.

"I got an apartment," he says and I nod.

"Where?" I ask.

"Crystal line," he says and I look at him.

"Meaning the ones down the street from escala?" I ask.

"Don't be mad," he says.

"Babe why would I be mad, that's great," I smile and walk over gripping his cheeks kissing him.

"Mmmm I wish we were just living together," he says and I smile.

"In due time," I say and kiss him again.

(Phoebe February flashback)

Three months till graduation, three months till graduation, three months till graduation. I repeat the mantra in my head over and over again.

I am so stressed out. I have two exams and a paper due all this week. And trust me I know this is nothing new. Already got that lecture.

"But Phoebe you're a senior in college expect this kind of stress," my dad said.

Yeah I know I am and I also know that it doesn't make me feel better when he says that. I am in the coffee shop doing my flash cards and breaking when I get sudden inspiration for my essay.

These past couple weeks I have been living off 7 cups of coffee and 2 hours of sleep. I've been doing well on all my assignments and tests. But I can see that I am about to crash.

I go up and order my 6th coffee and as I go to pay for it someone behind me steps in. "I got it," I turn to see a guy paying for my coffee.

"Oh no thank you," I say and he shakes his head saying he insists. I've simply never seen this guy in my life. He pays and I turn thanking him.

He is pretty attractive. Nothing compared to Nathan, but he's cute. He is tall with brown hair. He has piercing blue eyes. I am still confused as to why he paid for my coffee.

"My dad always said to never let a pretty girl buy her own coffee," he said and I internally cringe. Oh god he is hitting on me.

"Oh thank you," I say with a laugh.

"I'm Max," he says and we shake hands.

"Phoebe," I say and he smiles.

"So what year are you?" He asks.

"Senior," I say and he nods.

"I'm a junior, business" he says and I smile. The barista hands me my coffee and I thank him again before going to put sugar in it.

"So what's your major?" He asks me. Oh he's not letting me go.

"Psychology," I say as I put the lid back on.

"Nice," he says and I smile. I go to sit at my table and to my surprise he sits himself down right across from me.

"What are you doing?" He asks.

"I have two exams this week and a paper due tomorrow," I say and he nods.

"What's the paper On?" He asks not taking the hint to leave my table.

"Child developmental tasks," I say and he nods.

"Cool, I had a paper on Christian Grey's business plan," he says and suddenly the entire deal makes sense. He knows I'm Phoebe Grey and my dads internship applications just got turned in for the fall semester. I'm not entertaining this one.

"That's nice," I say taking a sip of my coffee.

"You know he has the internship coming up," he says and I nod. What is this kid trying to do?

"So what's your last name?" He asks and finally I break down laughing.

"You know my last name and buying my coffee is not going to get you that internship. While I appreciate the gesture and the company, I would suggest hard work which is what I'm trying to do if you would excuse me," I say and he looks at me baffled.

"I um I am sorry," he says and gets up practically running away.

We really are surrounded by idiots.

(End flashback)

I said goodbye to WSU. It is so weird that I am not coming back here next fall. This has been my home for four years. I guess it is time to move onto bigger things. It will always be here if I want to come back.

I am in the car on my way back to Seattle with my dad and Nathan. My mom and Teddy are in the car behind us.

"So how does it feel to graduate?" My dad asks.

"Pretty good, I guess," I say.

"You guess? You just worked your ass off for four years," my dad says and I laugh.

"I know I'll miss the place," I say and he nods.

"Understandable, what about you Nathan? Do you miss New Jersey?" My dad asks.

"I missed Seattle more," he says and my dad smiles at me. I love this boy.

We get home around 7 pm. I am starving and about to eat my own hand off. Gail is off on Sunday's. We walk into the house and I go to the food closet.

"You hungry, Pheebs?" Nathan asks.

"Starving," I say and he looks around the food pantry.

"Lets go to dinner," he says and I smile.

"Okay," I say.

"Go get dressed, let's go to the bistro," he says and I smile. I love this boy.

(March flashback)

Senior spring break is in full swing. I am drinking a mojito out of a coconut watching Maisy make out with a random lifeguard. We are in Cancun. I am on my fifth drink and Olivia is in the ocean.

I have a nice tan and sand all over my body. We got two suites courtesy of Christian Grey. I am in one with Olivia and Maisy and Kendra are in the other.

"Let's go shower and get ready for dinner," Maisy says wiping her lips of the lifeguard.

"You are a little hoe," Kendra says and we all laugh.

"Liv let's go," I say calling for her to come on.

We go into the room and I get into the shower. After slipping once I decide to sit and wash my body and hair. I am so excited for tonight. We are going to a karaoke bar. It should be very interesting.

I put my hair in a high ponytail and put on my two piece set. It's a crop top and skirt. Definitely nothing my dad would approve of. Honestly Nathan wouldn't either. The top ties in the front and the skirt is pretty short. It's so cute though.

Liv and I meet up with Maisy and Kendra at the bar. We get a table and all order drinks. I get a margarita and we get an appetizer of flatbread and avocado bruschetta. I am starving so I am excited.

We all get our drinks and take pictures before the karaoke starts. The first person to go is an old man who sings Witchcraft. It is so cute and he is so good.

After a couple of more drinks and performers Kendra and Maisy decide it is their turn. They decide on singing glamorous by Fergie. I am about on the floor rolling watching them not only sing but try to read the lyrics.

They are such nutcases and the people around us are all staring. It is so funny. Everyone in the bar has their mouths hanging open.

After they finish there is a round of slow claps. Maisy spectacularly falls right on her face trying to get off the stage. Jesus she knows how to make a scene.

After a bloody nose, three performances, and God knows how many margaritas we are back in our hotel room. I am nursing a gallon of water, coke, and an order of chicken fingers and french fries courtesy of Nathan calling the hotel and ordering them to my room.

This spring break has been quite the shit show though I can't complain. It has been so much fun.

(end flashback)

Nathan and I are at the Bistro sharing an appetizer of calamari. We are seated by a window and I am chowing I was so hungry.

"You know we are coming up on seven years of dating?" Nathan asks. I nod and shake my head.

"I mean it is so crazy," I say and he nods.

"Most people are married by now," he says and I smile nodding. Where is he going with this?

"Yeah they are," I say and he sighs leaning forward on the table.

"You know we haven't talked about that," he says and my stomach starts doing flips on flips.

"Talked about what?" I ask him wanting to be sure.

"Marriage," he says and I choke on my water. I cover my mouth coughing.

"Tell me how you really feel," he says and I laugh.

"Marriage Nathan?" I ask.

"I mean Babe, I will be 23 in two months and you in a couple more. We have been dating for almost seven years. My parents were married by 22. I am not saying we go to Vegas now, but you know I would like to know your two cents on it," he says and I nod clearing my throat.

"I mean obviously I want to marry you. That is the plan if you are down for it," I laugh. "But you are still in school and I just landed my first job. We have so much growing to do," I say and he nods.

"I have three more years of school, and you did just get your first job, but I want you to be mine sooner rather than later," he says and I smile.

"I already am yours," I say and he laughs taking my hand. He brushes his finger over my ring finger.

"You know what I mean" he says and I nod.

"I will always be yours," I say and he leans over kissing me.

"Let's put a pin in this conversation can we?" I ask and he nods smiling.

(Y'all this is it. This is Phoebe's college experience. I hope you all enjoy this chapter. I did it so it is going from the present (May of senior year and her graduation) to flashbacks throughout her senior year. Next will be real life for Phoebe. Meaning work and the stressors of real life. Don't we know it. Thank y'all for reading. You guys have been such a light in my life. XOXO)

(For those asking for my pinterest my username on it is Greyfamily6179. If you type that in you have to switch the search from all pins to people. If you need more help PM me!)